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Construction Business

Construction in B.C. shows signs of slowing

After years of strong construction in B.C., BuildForce's outlook calls for moderate growth in residential activity.

Construction Business

VRCA’s Bring Trades to School inspiring students

The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) is celebrating the ongoing success of its Bring Trades to School (BTS) program.
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Construction Business

CRCA partners with Talent Beyond Boundaries

CRCA has formed a strategic partnership with Talent Beyond Boundaries to expand labour pool access.
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Construction Business

Beedie launches BUILD scholarship trades fund

Beedie Luminaries is launching a new $5.5 million trades-focused scholarship program (BUILD) for students pursuing skilled trades.
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Construction Business

Alberta investing in more apprenticeship seats

Alberta is planning to invest $24 million per year over the next three years to create 3,200 apprenticeship seats.
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Construction Business

CCA supports federal immigration plan

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has issued a statement supporting the federal government’s new immigration plan.
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Construction Business

B.C. invests $5M for improved skilled trades access

A $5-million provincial investment by the B.C. government is aimed at improving skilled trades access.
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Construction Business

Goal set for Alberta construction scholarships

A $15 million investment campaign has been announced to fund scholarships for careers in Alberta’s construction industry.
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Construction Business

Women in trades: the challenge of change

Change is not easy. And women entering the male dominated construction industry know that better than most, representing 4.5 per cent of the skilled trades.

Construction Business

Construction labour force recruitment critical

Between 2019 and 2021, a significant amount of competing large-scale, multi-billion dollar projects are expected to commence in British Columbia. Construction demand is growing faster than

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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.