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When you've been in the fence industry as long as we have, you become an expert at your craft. We've seen it all, and we've picked up some pretty good tips, tricks and insights along the way. From the basics, like whether to rent or buy your next fence, to more advanced subjects, like tree protection or event accessibility – our posts cover it all. Be sure to check back often, as we explore the world of fencing and share our wisdom with you.

History of Construction | Roman Construction Advancements

December 2, 2020

Construction

We’re doing a deep dive into the history of construction to see where we can learn from our mistakes and create new ideas from old concepts. If you missed it, check out our first blog post from our History of Construction series. It covers the earliest examples of construction and how things were done in […]

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History of Construction | The Early Days of Construction

November 25, 2020

Construction

History? It’s in the past! Why should we look at the history of construction, if we are building for the future? The fact is we need to look at the past in order to look forward. We can learn from the mistakes of the past, build on the methods that worked, and repurpose old ideas […]

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How Holiday Events are Adapting for COVID-19

November 19, 2020

Festivals & Events

In June – which would normally have been the height of events season – we published a post about how events were pivoting to survive the pandemic. At that time, there was a lot of uncertainty. Event organizers were testing several different approaches, from drive-in events to a complete shift to virtual formats. The learning […]

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How to Install a Swing Gate

November 19, 2020

Fence 101

Thank you for choosing Modu-Loc Fence Rentals! Please follow these steps to ensure that your swing gate is installed correctly. STEP 1 – ADD A SPACER Begin by installing a spacer on the round peg of the fence base. STEP 2 – INSTALL GATE PANEL Install a fence panel on top of the spacer and […]

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How to Install Screen on Fence

November 19, 2020

Fence 101

Thank you for choosing Modu-Loc Fence Rentals! Please follow these steps to ensure that your fence screening is installed correctly. STEP 1 – UNROLL SCREEN Begin by unrolling the screen and locating the corner grommets. STEP 2 – SECURE CORNER Using a standard zip tie, secure the first corner grommet to the top corner of […]

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7 Steps To Build A Successful Safety Training Program

October 19, 2020

Construction / Health & Safety

No matter what industry, most companies can agree that working safely is paramount. According to official numbers from Canada’s workers’ compensation agencies close to 1,000 Canadians die each year because of their jobs. This is why it is important to have a solid safety training program to ensure that when your employees are doing a job, […]

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Avoid Unexpected Fence Rental Charges

September 25, 2020

Fence 101

Nobody wants to look at their final fence rental bill and see a bunch of unexpected charges. Unfortunately, this scenario is not uncommon within the industry. While unscrupulous suppliers do exist, more often than not, unexpected charges are the result of poor communication between the supplier and the customer. Clients who are new to renting […]

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Modu-Loc Announces 3 Year Partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada

September 15, 2020

Corporate

Family is at the heart of Modu-Loc’s culture. After all, Family & Well-being is one of our core values. But it extends far beyond a corporate code of conduct or expectation of behaviour. For our employees, who frequently refer to us as the “Modu-family” (or “Modu-fam” for short), it captures the essence of our organization. […]

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Answering All Your Questions About Temporary Fence

July 30, 2020

Construction / Fence 101 / Festivals & Events

You’ve done the research. You think you know what you need. You’re ready to order temporary fence for the first time. Our team members are ready to answer all of your questions about temporary fence. We all know first times can be a bit awkward. If it’s your first time ordering temporary fence, you probably […]

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How to Install Modu-Loc Pickup Panels

July 28, 2020

Fence 101

How to Install Modu-Loc Pickup Panels When configuring your temporary fence, it’s important to consider safety. A temporary fence enclosure is secure and stable as long as it is installed correctly. Our interlocking fence system is designed in a way that is easy for most people to set up and take down. With our pickup […]

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