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How to Install Echo Barrier: Tips and Best Practices
February 10, 2021An increased awareness of the damaging effects of noise pollution has forced general contractors and builders to consider noise mitigation solutions for their construction sites. If you’re reading this blog post, you are probably considering installing (or may have already purchased) Echo Barrier to help control noise on your site. When it comes to sound […]
Indoor Construction: 3 Things to Consider
February 3, 2021One of Modu-Loc’s Core Values is “Safety & Accountability”, which means we understand the importance of taking the initiative to have solutions in place to keep people safe. Indoor construction can pose many public safety challenges. With heavy pedestrian traffic, you’ll need to spend more time planning to mitigate any risk to the public. This […]
Is Modular Building the Future of Construction?
February 1, 2021Modular construction has been gaining popularity in recent years. It is faster and more cost-effective than traditional construction methods. It allows builders to construct efficient and aesthetically pleasing buildings up to 50% faster than traditional building. With all the benefits, many experts believe it may be the future of construction. Although there are many advantages, […]
What Will Events Look Like in 2021?
January 15, 2021It’s no secret that the Canadian events industry has been especially hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. With large in-person gatherings banned in most areas, industry stakeholders have had to get creative in order to survive. But with the hope that the new year brings, and the promise of widespread vaccination, it’s time to look […]
Queue Management Guidelines for Retail Entrances
January 14, 2021As provinces are grappling with an aggressive second wave of COVID-19, local governments are ramping up inspections of workplaces. They are focusing their attention on a few key sectors, one of which is retail. The province of Ontario recently announced new measures related to physical distancing and line management for businesses open to the public. […]
Construction Site Shutdown Checklist
January 13, 2021Keep your site safe and secure during project suspension with this construction site shutdown checklist. Demobilization and site reclamation are a required part of the project management process for any construction project in its turnover and closeout phase. Demobilization includes decommissioning or removing all mobilized items, like equipment and materials. During closeout, you may be […]
Our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2020
January 5, 2021The top blog post round-up has become something of an annual tradition for us here at Modu-Loc. This year is no different. While there are many, many things about 2020 that we would love to forget, we still believe in the importance of reflection. This blog is intended to be a resource for existing customers and […]
Resolutions to Help You Be More Innovative
December 28, 2020The end of the year is a time for reflection and introspection. But the new year also brings the promise of new opportunities. Many of us treat the new year like a fresh start, a blank slate with which we can create our new and improved selves. If new year’s resolutions work for you in […]
The History of Construction | The Second Industrial Age
December 16, 2020While we learned in our last blog post that the first industrial age saw manufactured iron and steam technology, the second industrial age gave us steel and electric inventions. During the Second Industrial Revolution, construction began to catch up to our modern practices with innovations that made work easier and buildings stronger. Steel Production & […]
The History of Construction | The First Industrial Age
December 10, 2020In this 4 part series, we have reviewed the construction methods of the Stone Age and advancements made by the Romans. In this edition, we will be taking a look at how the Industrial Revolution changed the way we produce building materials. As well, we will explore how the emergence of building sciences led to […]
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