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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.

Keeping Your Event Attendees Safe

April 4, 2019

When organizing an event, surprising and delighting your attendees is often top of mind. But any event organizer worth their salt also knows that keeping event attendees safe is of utmost importance. Unfortunately, events and event-goers are exposed to many different threats. Risks include everything from violence to controlled substances to overcrowding. They can be […]

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Stress Management Tips for Event Professionals

March 27, 2019

Anyone who plans events is familiar with the struggle of trying to perfectly execute an amazing event while still keeping your sanity. It can feel impossible to maintain a work-life balance while you experience prolonged periods of stress and exhaustion. When you’re in event mode, it’s challenging enough to remember when you last showered, or […]

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Perspectives: Women in Construction

March 8, 2019

The construction sector is one of the largest employers in Canada, employing roughly 1.4 million Canadians. One could say that the construction industry is male-dominated, as only 12% of the workforce is female. Although the numbers are slowly climbing, they show that there is still a significant lack of women within the industry. Furthermore, 75% […]

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Modu-Loc Named a Best Managed Company for Sixth Year

March 7, 2019

We are thrilled to announce that Modu-Loc has once again requalified for the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Modu-Loc has been named a Best Managed company. Modu-Loc first qualified for Best Managed status in 2013, and became a Gold Standard winner in 2017. This year’s award application focused […]

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Announcing Modu-Loc’s 2019 Award Winners

February 28, 2019

Last year, Modu-Loc launched the Don Rintoul Founder’s Lifetime Achievement Award, which is presented annually to an exceptional employee who has consistently demonstrated the ‘Modu-Loc Way’ during a minimum of 5 years of employment with the company. Last week, we announced our second-ever recipient of the Don Rintoul Founder’s Lifetime Achievement Award. This year, we […]

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Modu-Loc Named Best Foundational Product Provider by FEO

February 27, 2019

We’re pleased to announce that Modu-Loc has once again been named the Best Foundational Product Provider by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). The Best Foundational Product Provider designation is a part of FEO’s Service Excellence Awards program. This is the fourth consecutive year that Modu-Loc has received this prestigious industry designation. Service Excellence Award winners […]

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Event Trend Predictions from an Industry Expert

February 13, 2019

Shifting consumer habits, advancements in technology, and even changes in government regulations can all have a significant impact on the events industry. If these factors aren’t dictating the event trends we’ll be seeing in 2019, then the preferences of our millennial and generation Z customers certainly will! As a festival or event organizer, it’s important […]

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How to Protect Against Common Winter Construction Hazards

February 6, 2019

Construction work carries a number of inherent risks – some of which are worsened in the winter months. Winter in Canada brings the added challenge of dealing with snow, ice, and below-freezing temperatures. All of these factors can increase the risk of illness or injury on the job site. Thankfully, awareness can go a long […]

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2019 Event Trends: Canadian Festival and Event Experts Weigh In

February 1, 2019

It can be tough to keep up with changing event trends. The event industry is constantly shifting as the preferences and needs of event-goers evolve every year. Advances in technology, economic conditions, and social trends all have an impact on event attendees and organizers alike. Of course, the fast pace and inherent creativity that shape […]

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How We Address Common Challenges On Site

January 21, 2019

We install temporary fence on thousands of sites each and every year, and every site poses its own unique challenges. While an installer’s dream configuration would be a perfectly square fence compound on perfectly flat pavement, we rarely encounter such straightforward jobs! Although every job is a little different, there are some issues which are […]

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