Construction of new food and wine centre begins

Construction of new food and wine centre begins

Construction will begin this summer on the new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism on Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus. “B.C. is expecting 91,000 new job openings in tourism- and hospitality-related industries over the next decade, and the majority of these jobs will require some form post-secondary education or skills training,” said Lisa Beare, minister of post-secondary…

Improving safety of tower cranes in B.C.

Improving safety of tower cranes in B.C.

Risks associated with cranes in B.C. are increasing as more cranes are in operation than ever before, and this work is taking place on increasingly complex, multi-employer worksites. Tower cranes are essential pieces of equipment on many sites, and typically operate safely and without incident. However, tower cranes have the potential to create catastrophic risk…

National Education Association Offers Guide on School Gun Violence

National Education Association Offers Guide on School Gun Violence

The National Education Association (NEA), in partnership with the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, has released the “NEA School Gun Violence Prevention and Response Guide.” This comprehensive guide provides resources, tools, and practical recommendations to equip educators and others in the school community to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from gun violence in Pre-K–12 schools and institutions…

Pros and Cons of Cooling System Water Sources and Treatment Options

Pros and Cons of Cooling System Water Sources and Treatment Options

Cooling towers play a critical role in both indoor climate control and process cooling systems. Ensuring a high-quality water supply for these components enhances their efficiency, extends their lifespan, and simplifies maintenance. Municipal-supplied or well water has historically been the most common source of makeup water for evaporative cooling systems. However, concerns related to water…

Austin Regional Clinic to Add Two-Story Medical Office Building

Austin Regional Clinic to Add Two-Story Medical Office Building

The 63,000-square-foot project is slated to begin construction in July. Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) has embarked on a transformative project to replace a prefabricated metal building at its Ben White Boulevard location with a two-story medical office building. The Central Texas healthcare provider hired Lawrence Group Architects to perform a feasibility study and design for…