Construction
Large building retrofits key to decarbonization
Achieving ambitious decarbonization targets will require the industry to accelerate deep carbon retrofits on the existing building stock across Canada.
Digital technology key to labour shortage
The acute skilled labour shortage is impacting construction companies ability to bid on projects and meet project deadlines.
Prefabrication: tremendous opportunities
Prefabrication offers many advantages to build more efficiently, helping to address challenges the construction industry is facing.
Construction resilient in face of challenges
The construction industry continues to prove its resiliency despite contractors facing a myriad of challenges and enormous pressure to maintain profitability.
Tools for effective project management
Data analytics are effective tools, proving highly valuable for the construction industry.
Building a better construction industry
Technology has been the catalyst for significant advancement in the construction industry and can remove barriers and promote inclusivity.
Falls remain the most serious construction injury
Along with slips and trips, falls are some of the most common causes of workplace injuries and fatalities in the construction industry.
Construction faces uncertain labour market
With strong construction activity across all sectors, companies are struggling to meet demand with the uncertain labour market.
Energy sector workforce evolves and expands
Energy efficiency is projected to create more jobs and assume a larger share of energy sector economic activity in step with a heightened focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
8 essentials for worker safety
AFFLINK's Safety Supply Checklist outlines eight essentials for facility managers and workers.
Special assessments foreseen as CPI rises
Coming out of an extended period of low inflation, many condo boards will confront reserve fund shortfalls as the consumer price index now pushes up toward 7 per cent.
Connecting jobsites with telematics
With telematics technology, jobsites can run better, faster, safer and at a lower cost. Leveraging technology is key.
Prefabrication and VDC critical for complex projects
Prefabrication and virtual design and construction (VDC) were critical for the delivery of two mass timber showcase projects in Vancouver.
A perfect storm of labour and cost challenges
An acute labour shortage, supply chain challenges, price increases and mental health are all top issues for the B.C. construction sector.
Creating meaningful Indigenous partnerships
Indigenous partnerships can offer construction companies a competitive advantage, and the answer to the industry’s aging demographic.
Collaboration key to growth and challenges
The past two years have been challenging due to pandemic. Two leading Canadian companies share insights to growth despite challenges.
Collaborating on worksite safety
A construction worksite is inherently challenging with many moving pieces. Collaboration and building relationships ensure safety for all.
