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Go beyond the biggest headlines in Canadian construction with the Digging In Podcast by SiteNews. Anchored by veteran industry journalist Russell Hixson, go behind the headlines and learn about the economic, political, technological and cultural machinery that makes job sites…
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Pain relief ft. James Boseley (opens the original)
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Sometimes construction hurts. This week we had a deep conversation with James Boseley of Pain BC about the hidden reality of chronic pain in the trades, how workers are often taught to ignore injuries and "tough it out," and why that silence can lead to worsening physical and mental health. James shares his own experience with severe, long-ignored injuries, the stigma around pain in industrial work, and the importance of self-advocacy, documentation, and having the right support systems. The con
Total modular thinking (opens the original)
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Canadians are told over and over that to conquer some of the nation's biggest challenges, modular construction must be embraced. But what does it take to succeed in the modular construction business? After finding success in the European market, Sapphire Balconies brought its approach to Canada. I spoke with Antonio Manchisi (Vice President of Construction at Sapphire Balconies Canada) and Luke Haughton (President of Sapphire Balconies Canada) to learn more about what works and what doesn't.
Technology passport ft. Bhragan Paramanantham (Last Week in ConTech) (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Digging In Podcast we chat with Bhragan Paramanantham , a civil engineer and creator of Last Week in ConTech newsletter , about the biggest global trends shaping construction technology today. We explore how AI is becoming the backbone of new construction workflows, why pre-construction is a major area of innovation, and where robotics, visual data, and automation are creating real value on job sites. The conversation also looks at regional hotspots like the US, Europe, In
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