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The Importance of MDR for Construction Companies

In case you’re not familiar with the term, we can define MDR as “managed detection and response,” a special type of cybersecurity service that many different organizations use to greatly enhance and increase their ability to detect and respond to

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How Eco-Friendly is Fire Safety Equipment?

One of the most destructive forces out there is, of course, fire. For any construction company building new homes or buildings, fire protection and fire retardation are always primary concerns. We’re always improving the ways in which we build structures

Solar farm - types of solar panels (source: american public power association)

What Types Of Solar Panels Are There?

When the first silicon solar cell was developed back in 1954 it had an efficiency of just 6 percent. Fast forward 70 years and researchers in laboratory settings are now developing cells that are nearly 40 percent efficient. Those improvements

Lightbulbs in dark room - advantages of using fiberglass conduits

What are the Advantages of Using Fiberglass Conduits?

Fiberglass is a suitable material for underground, embedded and overhead conduit installations, but versatility is not the main reason why it’s gaining popularity fast. As long as the fiberglass polymer can meet the installation’s requirements, it is difficult to find

Interior of wooden barn - transform barn into barndominium

Transform Your Old Barn Into a Barndominium

Barndominiums, barndos and steel barns are likely names you’ve come across if you’ve been looking for a creative and cost-effective living solution. “Barndominiums” combine the simplicity of a barn combined with the conveniences of a condominium. They’re a unique combination

Calgary garbage bin by road in winter - more c&d waste solutions coming to calgary

More C&D Waste Solutions Coming to Calgary

Green-minded builders in Alberta can look forward to soon having more options for tackling waste sustainably. First, Indigenous-owned Calgary Aggregate Recycling Inc. (CAR) has announced the development of a new construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling plant. In addition to