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Watermark Development LP, Calgary, AB.

SAM AWARDS: Celebrating Excellence
Winning entries as presented at the 2013 National SAM Awards in Whistler, B.C.




COMMON CENTS CONSTRUCTION: Minimizing Risk when
Subcontracting Work Subcontracting is one area where rigorous project management best practices can reduce your risk and help you to better manage costs. Find out how your company can minimize risk.




CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: Relationship Value in a Connected
World Does it feel like consumers are fickle and customer loyalty is fleeting? Find out how to build relationship values in today’s increasingly connected world.




BUILDING SCIENCE:
Helping Industry with Innovation in Building Products
NRC has embarked on a far-reaching initiative to help manufacturers, builders and regulatory authorities reduce the costs and risks of developing and commercializing innovative products for the building construction market.




DECK TALK: Canadian Footings from Coast to Coast
Jon Eakes reviews a variety of deck footings currently available for the Canadian market.




TOOL TALK: Decks, Batteries, Boots & More
Get ready for the spring/summer building season with these innovative new products.