Articles
Winter is Coming: the effects of frost on structural elements
Frost heave can wreak havoc on concrete driveways, sidewalks, and patios around your home.
When Water Accumulates - the effects of grading and landscaping on drainage
To prevent water-related movement and ingress through a residential foundation, it is imperative that positive grading away from the foundation be established.
Electric Scooters - a new mode of transport
With the emergence of electric scooter pilot programs in Edmonton, Calgary, and other Canadian cities, a new type of transportation is becoming popularized. However, electric scooters initially appear to occupy a gray area in transportation regulation – are they motor vehicles, like cars, or are they more similar to unpowered scooters?
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction and Injury Claims
The temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) describes the impaired movement and function of the jaw, due to injury in the bone or soft tissue of the surrounding structure.
Green Technology – Risk vs. Reward
There is no denying that climate change, green energy, and the transition away from fossil fuels is a hot topic across the country in Canada right now; it’s also a subject that the insurance industry is keeping a close eye on. Reports that flooding, extreme weather and increased forest fires are the result of climate change has the insurance industry dealing with larger and more frequent losses.
Don’t Let Your Cannabis Crop Go Up in Smoke
With the recent legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, homeowners are permitted to grow up to four plants at their residence. Many will choose to grow these plants indoors to control climate conditions and light cycles, but indoor grow operations present unique challenges and some risks such as fire. Planning for and mitigating these risks will help ensure that your crop doesn’t go “up in smoke”.
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