Sarah Poirier, Author at Under the Hard Hat

Sarah Poirier

May 31, 2025

7 effective bone and joint supplements for active professionals

Bone and joint supplements like Deva Vegan Glucosamine and Osteo Bi-Flex reduce joint pain to help active professionals keep moving.

Design

May 30, 2025

12 kitchen trends heating up design in 2025

Sarah Poirier

Looking to revamp your kitchen? These 12 kitchen trends are bold, use colours, and take advantage of smart tech.

Gear & Equipment

May 27, 2025

Best sunscreens for construction workers who spend hours in the sun

Sarah Poirier

Construction workers can face the sun well over eight hours a day making sunscreen a priority to protect the skin.

Featured

May 26, 2025

10 global companies leading the shift to sustainable construction

Sarah Poirier

Companies like Skanska and Mighty Buildings are revolutionizing eco-friendly buildings with green materials and energy efficiency.

Healthy Food Truck

May 24, 2025

10 superfoods good for improving health in construction workers and engineers

Sarah Poirier

Superfoods including spirulina, organ meats, and sweet potatoes help boost immunity, energy, and reduce chronic inflammation to maintain health.

Design

May 23, 2025

Hardwood flooring alternatives: Stylish options that won’t break the bank

Sarah Poirier

Hardwood flooring alternatives like LVP and bamboo can offer style, durability, and affordability without maintenance and high costs.

Healthy Food Truck

May 23, 2025

UTHH May meal plan: 7 days of healthy dinners for busy construction workers

Sarah Poirier

Stay energized all week long with meal plan healthy recipes like sheet pan chicken fajitas, slow cooker beef stew, and grilled salmon.

Healthy Food Truck

May 21, 2025

Quick and easy meals for picky eaters in the building industry

Sarah Poirier

Quick meals like a DIY protein box or egg and cheese sandwich are perfect nutrient-dense meals for picky eaters on the job.

Mental Health

May 21, 2025

Emotional endurance: The key to overcoming tough days on the job

Sarah Poirier

Taking regular work breaks, attending mindfulness workshops, or practicing self-awareness are strategies that improve emotional endurance.

Projects

May 16, 2025

Ontario bets big on new nuclear project: The Darlington SMR

Sarah Poirier

Darlington SMR project in Ontario to create 2,000 jobs and power 300,000 homes by 2029, boosting clean energy and local communities.

Wellness

May 13, 2025

Building strength from the inside out: Why pelvic floor health matters for women in construction and beyond

Sarah Poirier

Maintaining pelvic floor health is essential to provide a dynamic support system for the lower body. Exercises like squats and lunges keep it strong.

AI & Technology

May 12, 2025

How modular construction supports a circular economy

Sarah Poirier

Modular construction is an effective building method that cuts waste, improves building efficiency, and advances the circular economy.

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