Five Business Maxims for 2021

 by Walter Robinson The human misery, economic destruction, and societal shocks of COVID-19 are irreparable, irrevocable, immeasurable and they just keep coming. Let’s face it, 2020 has been a tough year for everyone. Amidst this brutal backdrop, many hunger for a return to the mythical yesteryear of ‘normal’ … that

Engineers are some of the hidden heroes of COVID-19

 By Mary Wells What would our shelter-in-place COVID-19 experiences be like in Canada without engineering technology advancements such as smart phones, Zoom, Amazon or Netflix? What would the mortality outcomes of COVID-19 be without technology advances in health care that have allowed us to decode the novel coronavirus genome in

Protecting Bodies of Water — A Top Priority For The Pipeline Industry

 Over 100 biologists, engineers, government officials and other experts are currently working with the pipeline industry as it updates its comprehensive guidelines for constructing pipelines that cross bodies of water. And for good reason – Canada has an extensive pipeline network; in fact, the members of the Canadian Energy Pipeline

Fatigue on the Job is a Killer

 It has been known for decades, probably centuries, that working while tired can impair productivity, and that working in dangerous occupations like driving, loading or handling heavy equipment should not be done while tired. So why do railway companies seem determined to risk so many of their assets by asking