Enhancing community safety: Effective wildfire mitigation and building practices

By Tony Crimi, P.Eng., MASc. and Antoine Habellion, P.Eng., M.Eng. Photos courtesy ROCKWOOL North America Part one of this article in The Construction Specifier’s December issue documented the growing exposure of Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) communities to high-intensity wildfire hazards and reviewed the mechanistic pathways by which structures ignite, notably ember and firebrand attack, direct […]

New IOC-WHO cooperation programme strengthens role of sport in building healthy and active communities

Creating active communities The three-year programme forms part of the IOC’s Olympism365 strategy, focused on strengthening the role of sport as an enabler for the UN SDGs. “Sports participation is an extremely low-cost but highly effective tool for health and promoting physical activity. It also has the power to foster healthier communities,” said IOC President Thomas […]

Compare HD Hyundai ADT specs side-by-side

Hyundai offers two ADTs. The HA30 offers a compact design ideal for tighter job sites. It is manoeuvrable with a high power-to-weight ratio and excellent fuel efficiency. Its front-mounted differential and transmission allow for a tight turning radius and enhanced stability. The larger HA45 is built for heavy-duty hauling, featuring a reinforced frame and higher […]