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Construction Business

Dewalt celebrates 100th anniversary

Dewalt is celebrating its 100th anniversary of powering the pros. Founded in 1924 by Raymond DeWalt, the company is a leading brand.
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Construction Business

Stable apprenticeship rates in construction

Being designated as an essential sector during the pandemic allowed construction to have relatively stable certification rates.
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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.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Trades and technologies centre opens at Lethbridge College

A new trades and technologies centre designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects in association with Sahuri + Partners opened at Lethbridge College on Sept. 27.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Ontario budget pledges $136-bil to infrastructure

According to the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario, the province’s pledge of $136 billion over 10 years shows it plans to continue

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Certified construction trades oppose Dean report

Editor’s note: The headline of this news brief has been updated from an earlier version which mistakenly stated that the Ontario College of Trades opposes the

Construction Business

New trades training program for First Nations

A new eight-week training program by FortisBC is helping improve access to important trades training so that First Nations individuals can take advantage of skilled employment opportunities, including in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Skilled trades training facility opens in B.C.

A new $7.4-million skilled trades and technology centre has officially opened in Kamloops, B.C. The facility, known as the NorKam Trades and Technology Centre, will provide training workshops, lectures, hands-on learning opportunities and access to specialized equipment for secondary school students.