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When the iconic White Rock Pier has been repaired and is reopened to the public, pedestrians will stroll along a deck made of concrete, overlaid with wooden planks. But it will be strong enough [...]

The Nova Scotia government is under fire for spending an estimated $8.5-million to renovate a ferry terminal in Maine, to help prop up a service running between the state and the province. “This [...]

Whether it’s a tree-trimmed podium or a below-grade plaza deck, outdoor amenity spaces are subject to vigorous deterioration in most residential developments due to their sustained exposure to [...]

Advice for spending appropriately and getting the most for your money In speaking to several industry professionals, the average backyard renovation starts at around $20,000 — with some projects [...]

I spent the better part of my formative years growing up in Pewaukee, and although my family didn’t call the city’s namesake lake home, a close friend’s did — and, happily, her parents still do. [...]

Composite Advantage (Dayton, OH, US) recently announced the completion of two new FRP bridge projects employing the company’s FiberSPAN FRP composite deck. The supplier has been developing [...]

Introductions of new business jets and executive airliners, robust preowned transaction activity, and downtime associated with avionics installations are among the factors driving an uptick in [...]

Summer Road Warriors, here’s a new destination to put on your map: Minnesota’s northernmost brewery, Lake of the Woods Brewing Company in Warroad, Minnesota. The original Lake of the Woods [...]

Q: How can I stop sap from oozing out of several new Douglas fir benches I had made? I’m getting sap all over my clothes. Is there something that will take it off the wood rather than smear it [...]

As summer approaches, many Calgarians may be thinking about revamping their backyard with a new deck or pergola, or creating more storage by building a shed. But there are some things to consider [...]