construction industry
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Vaccine guidance updated for home-building industry
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario has refreshed a guidance sheet on its website that provides builders and workers with information on where they can register and get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Canada is fifth best country for construction workers
Canada ranks fifth in the world as the best country for construction workers to live and work, according to a study by Work Wear Guru.
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RESCON kicks off anti-racism campaign
RESCON has initiated a campaign to bring employers, unions and government together to combat and address racism in the industry.
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Day of Mourning honours frontline workers in the building trades
Today's National Day of Mourning takes on new relevance in the wake of COVID-19, as the pandemic heightens the risk for essential workers on the front lines.
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Construction industry urges best practices for safety
With construction recently deemed an essential service by the Ontario government, industry members are promoting best practices to optimize safety.
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Attracting young people to skilled trades
The construction industry has to recruit and retain young people for skilled trade jobs as a wave of retirements looms.
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CaGBC addresses zero carbon skills gap in construction industry
A new report by Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) provides an action plan to close zero carbon skills gap in Ontario's construction industry.
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The importance of gender specific PPE in the construction industry
The traditionally male dominated construction industry has begun to see an upturn in the amount of women working on sites. Around 170,000 females, 25 per cent of those in the industry, are employed in hands-on roles.