When the Ministry of Transportation publishes a new 2020 Traffic Management Manual with a whole new set of minutia to figure out, wouldn’t it be nice to know you’ve hired the most capable and prepared team around? Attention to detail and ongoing training that facilitates early adoption of changing regulations are some of the many […]
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Brittni was working in retail in 2012 when a friend who worked in construction suggested she consider getting her Traffic Control Person (TCP) ticket. She didn’t know much about the traffic industry at the time but working as a flagger pays well so she thought she should give it a try. She signed up for
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Every year for almost 100 years, the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau has set out to empower families in need to create Christmas experiences for their kids through the generosity of the community. For the past 6 years, Universal Group has joined the fun at the Vancouver Motorcycle Toy Run. In 2018, Universal Group raised over
With each new year comes new design trends and landscaping is no exception. Tranquil, plant-filled escapes have become a necessity as the shift from rural to urban living continues. Seventy percent of the world’s population is expected to live in cities by 2050. It’s these city-dwellers longing for nature that drives the need for thoughtful
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Ever heard of Nagar Kirtan? This Punjabi term loosely translates into singing holy hymns in the neighbourhood. The concept is to bring the message of God to the community’s doorstep and events of this nature are especially popular during the month of Vaisakhi (Sikh New Year). Nagar Kirtan involves a procession led by the Panj
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We see signs in red, yellow, green, or blue, and we pay attention because we know they contain important information. At a glance and almost without thinking, anyone can tell that there is a safety hazard and judge how severe it may be. It’s what makes colour-coding a truly brilliant idea for safety. Even in
My name is Peter Gallacher and I’m a longtime carpenter. I love carpentry and have honed my skills over time to achieve a Red Seal certification. But I don’t love handing out resumes and waiting for interviews so I sought out a staffing agency that could help me find work. At work sites, I found
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It wasn’t long ago that the term temporary staffing was synonymous with unskilled labour. But specialized skills and a preference for flexible work hours and environments has led many skilled workers into the world of temporary staff. Whether freelancers, gig workers, or temporary staff, these days, it’s not uncommon to seek out specific skills for
Michigan State University surveyed residents concerning the most important factors to perceived property values. At the top of the list? Landscaping! We’re not talking lawn mowing or tree trimming but thoughtful landscape design. Driving down the street, nothing catches your eye faster than a well-designed landscape. This confirms what strata have known for years—first impressions
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You know that saying, “Money doesn’t grow on trees”? Well, it’s not entirely true. With the help of Universal Landscaping, your trees (and plants and shrubs, etc.) can start saving you money in no time. How? It’s simple. Universal Landscaping experts can improve the energy efficiency of your landscape design! Energy Efficiency Besides curbside value,
