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Construction Business
BCCA launches campaign for fall election
The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has launched a new campaign to inform voters about the fall election.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Impact of labour shortage on housing construction
A new report from Desjardins points to the ongoing labour shortage in the construction industry as the primary constraint holding back new housing starts.
Construction Business
B.C. associations want a construction minister
As B.C. prepares for a fall election, the VRCA and the BCCA are proposing a bold new provincial cabinet role: the Minister of Construction.
Construction Business
Paving the road to the future
With major infrastructure projects scheduled, there’s never been a better time to consider a career in road building.
Construction Business
Alberta invests in trade interest at Telus Spark
The Alberta government is investing almost $900,000 in funding to the TELUS Spark Science Centre in Calgary.
Construction Business
Building skilled trades career awareness
A shortage of skilled trades workers means the construction industry needs take a multi-faceted approach.
Construction Business
Construction of new food and wine centre begins
Construction will begin this summer on the new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism on Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus.
Construction Business
BCCA launches online construction job board
BCCA has launched Builders Life TalentCentral, a new online job board which allows job seekers to be efficiently matched with employers.
Construction Business
Using AI to address the labour gap
AI has the potential to address the construction labour gap by automating tasks and streamlining projects.
Construction Business
Top construction trends in 2024
As we kick off 2024, this is a critical time for the construction industry, with new challenges and also opportunities for companies to be nimble
Construction Business
Construction optimism high for 2024 in B.C.
Despite economic uncertainty both domestic and international, there is optimism in B.C.'s construction sector.
Construction Business
Report: high demand for construction in 2024
Canada's construction industry will face strong demand, modest cost growth, stable prices and continued labour shortages in 2024.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Today’s top challenges for BSCs
Building service contractors (BSCs) have a lot of responsibilities on their lists, from improving their clients’ image to helping with health and safety. As the
Construction Business
New council formed to combat labour crisis
A new Skilled Trades Advisory Council (STAC) has been formed to combat the crisis facing skilled labour in the U.S. and Canada.
Construction Business
Industry confident about market conditions
Despite economic uncertainty, nine out of 10 Canadian construction companies are confident about industry conditions.
CondoBusiness
Who will manage all the future condos in Ontario?
Ontario's condo management industry is calling for change as the province plans to build 1.5 million homes in 10 years, including a large number of new condos.
Construction Business
Late payments top BCCA annual survey
Demand for construction services is high, but labour supply and late payments are major challenges.
