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What Data Can You Get from a Sacrificial Test Pile?
Sacrificial test pile data includes the pile’s ultimate capacity, the full load-displacement curve, and, when the pile is instrumented, a depth-by-depth ...
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How a Sacrificial Test Pile Can Provide Big Project Savings
When a deep foundation project moves forward on assumptions alone, the risks run in both directions. Overdesigned pile systems waste budget ...
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Swales for Stormwater Management: How They Work & The Best Types for Your Project
Swales are some of the most practical stormwater infrastructure tools available for industrial and commercial sites. At a basic level, a swale is a shallow, ...
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Green Stormwater Infrastructure Techniques for Industrial Sites in Western Canada
Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) techniques are now part of the mainstream stormwater conversation strategies for industrial sites in Western Canada. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, but the goals are ...
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Stormwater Management Pond: What It Is, What It Solves, and How It Fits Your Plan
A stormwater management pond is one of the most common end-of-pipe tools used to manage runoff from industrial and commercial sites. If your ...
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Stormwater Management Plan Requirements for Canadian Industrial Sites
Industrial and commercial developments in Western Canada often require a stormwater management plan to control runoff, prevent erosion, and protect water ...
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Safety Moment: Stay Present, Stay Safe with “Eyes on Task”
Most incidents don’t happen because people don’t know how to do the job. They happen because attention drifts for just a ...
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2026 CMHC ESA Updates for Multi-Unit Insured Loans: What Changed and How to Prepare
CMHC has updated documentation and clarified expectations around environmental due diligence for multi-unit insured loans. In short, you can now apply ...
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Nichols Environmental + Engineering Unveils New Brand Identity
Edmonton, Alberta – Nichols Environmental + Engineering, a trusted leader in environmental and engineering consulting services across Western Canada, is proud ...
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What You Need to Know About the December 31, 2025 PCB End-Of-Use Deadline
Canada is tightening the phase-out of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). If you own or operate facilities with legacy electrical gear or other PCB-containing equipment, ...
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