Top three cost-saving benefits of building roads with Tough Cell®
by Chris Ciano | January 20, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
When it comes to designing transportation infrastructure, only some engineering firms proactively seek out new roadbuilding technologies. Instead, many choose to stick to conventional roadbuilding methods – a decision that isn’t necessarily in your company’s best...
World Environment Day 2020: Building a Biodiverse Future
by Chris Ciano | January 20, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
From the air we breathe to the food we eat, the clothes we wear to the shelters in which we reside, nature is what grants us the luxury of living on this planet we all call home. Beyond the intrinsic good of caring for our planet, it's in our best interest to do so....
Market Outlook – Alberta’s Energy Sector & Geothermal Energy
by Chris Ciano | June 23, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
As Alberta continues to seek out innovative clean energy alternatives, geothermal energy is quickly making a name for itself as an integral component of the future of Alberta’s energy sector. Alongside geothermal energy, hydrogen energy is also breaking out as one of...
Market Outlook – Lumber & Access Matting
by Chris Ciano | May 21, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Up until now access mats were the most efficient and affordable way to ensure your crew and equipment could safely travel to and from your work site. Due to their highly versatile nature, the access matting industry has had increased prominence in many temporary...
You Deserve More Durable Roads—Tough Cell Technology Is Here to Make That Happen
by Chris Ciano | August 20, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Roads, like all engineered structures, must stand up to the punishment of the elements and traffic. According to the 2019 Canadian Infrastructure Report Card (CIRC), “there are enough Canadian roads in poor condition to build a road almost halfway to the moon.” But...
6 Tips to Help You Spot Quality (and Subpar) Access Mats Like a Pro
by Chris Ciano | May 22, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Acquiring access mats for a project is an expensive endeavour, so making sure you get high-quality matting the first time around is important. To do so, you need to know what you're looking for. That's what we're here to talk about today. No matter what species of...
Access Granted in Buffalo Creek: A Trailer from Paradox
by Chris Ciano | April 24, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
https://youtu.be/nPhdka1ZMGQ In a remote northern corridor of Alberta, Paradox worked around the clock to build an 11-kilometer access road for a large North American energy company. And this wasn’t your typical road build—this road needed to be built across extremely...
The Hudson Bay Rail Line Repair Story (and Other Good News)
by Chris Ciano | April 14, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
The Hudson Bay Rail Line To Churchill Paradox Access Solutions is proud to have worked on restoring the Hudson Bay Rail Line to Churchill in northern Manitoba with our engineering partner, Stratum Logics. Here's an overview of this epic project. The Allure of...
How to Maximize Safety and Minimize Incidents During Spring Break-up
by Chris Ciano | March 27, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Spring break-up — that lovely time of year when freeze-thaw cycles abound, transforming what was once solid ground into muddy messes — is officially upon us. In this blog post, we'll review the basics of spring break-up, how it impacts companies and workers, and —...
The Ultimate Guide to Maximizing the Lifespan of Your Access Mats
by Chris Ciano | January 31, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Access mat users — both renters and owners alike — all face a common truth: It's more expensive to replace access mats than it is to treat them right in the first place. When renting or leasing your access mats, there are often caveats that require the mats to be...