The ‘asbestos of the 2010s,’ radon is a radioactive, colourless, odourless, tasteless gas that occurs naturally in soil. Everyone’s concern is how to vent off this dangerous gas from new and existing buildings. Unfortunately,...
Tag: Message from the President
Message From the President: Embracing the future
(11/17/2017)
It all started over breakfast with my friend and CSC colleague, Cathie Schneider, six years ago. I informed her of my intention to run for executive council, which meant my current role as the...
Message From the President: Time to slow down?
(10/19/2017)
I was talking with a good friend of mine, respected specification writer Kaz Kanani, about a familiar phrase, “Good, cheap, and fast—you can only pick two.”
My dear friend Kim Tompkins, FCSC, CTR, is the newest elected member to the CSC Executive Council as 4th Vice President. We recently had a discussion on differences between emerging professionals and what she...
While swapping business cards might not seem like a big deal to many people, it is still a highly esteemed practice of business etiquette in Japan. When someone hands you a business card there,...
Message From the President: The seven rules of life
(05/26/2017)
This month, I become the new president of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC). One part of my responsibilities includes writing these articles in Construction Canada.
Message from the President: Design intent integrity
(04/21/2017)
Recently, CSC’s Calgary Chapter held a student design competition. Both Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and Mount Royal University (MRU) were eager to participate.
Message From the President: Defining ‘collaboration’
(03/06/2017)
When we talk about ‘collaboration,’ we use a term that could have many meanings and inferences. There seem to be many different definitions when we search the Internet, depending on the scenario, but the...
Message From The President: New Year’s resolution
(01/06/2017)
It was an interesting 2016—some markets saw steady growth, while others entered one of the worst recessions they have ever experienced. However, as the calendar turns to 2017, thoughts likewise turn to the coming...
Message From The President: Some things take time
(12/06/2016)
In my articles, I have written of modern society’s obsession with making things faster and cheaper. On the surface, this efficiency sounds like a sensible, positive goal—I am happy my newest computer is one-third...
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