Laminates & Adhesives This week’s class started off with a quick lesson on how to attach decorative laminate to MDF to make countertops. Adam went through the process, step-by-step, then... read more →
What is a Due Diligence Checklist? A Due Diligence Checklist is the process of investigating a site to assess its suitability for a particular project. What is the purpose of a Due... read more →
Who Duncan Hare What I am an Industrial Carpenter who works throughout Western Canada from sites in the oil and gas sector to gold and precious metals. I have worked... read more →
Cory Wigle, a 2nd year Mechanical Engineering student, and his invention are making a considerable difference in the manufacturing world. His award-winning robot, affectionately named ‘Suzan’, is used to repair... read more →
During the welding process, workers can be exposed to radiant energy exposure (also known as optical radiation). It is of vital importance that welders recognize and understand the safety hazards... read more →
Chisels & Dovetails This week’s carpentry class began with a quick lesson on sharpening chisels. To begin, we used a ninja-star-shaped bevel gauge to determine the angle of the primary... read more →
What is a Forklift Daily Log? A Forklift Daily Log is a short list of pre-operational visual and physical checks to be done before a Forklift is used for normal... read more →
"It is not important whether or not the interpretation is correct — if men define situations as real, they are real in their consequences." — the Thomas theorem. Chapter One... read more →
Who Jamie Bovee What I am a National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) working for a survey firm in Edmonton, AB. I started out as a "chainman" or survey assistant. I ran... read more →
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