BIM: The Bigger Picture
While most knows BIM stands for “Building Information Modelling,” it’s become abundantly clear that BIM means many things to many people. Read more
Author Archive for: aclack
Entries by Alison Clack
Why the Construction Industry Lacks Millennials
While the time of the Baby Boomers in the construction industry is coming to a close, there is still a severe shortage which is not being filled quickly enough by the Millennial generation. Read more
CAWIC Panel Aims to Address Gender Roadblocks
The Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) is hosting a panel event delving into how gender bias manifests itself in the industry with four notable women leading the discussion, providing insight and potential strategies to help overcome it. Read more Why the Construction Industry Lacks Millennials While the time of the Baby Boomers in […]
Make Infrastructure Cash for Cities an Election Issue: Tuckey
We need more federal funding for necessary infrastructure such as the pipes that bring clean water to our taps, the roads and transit we take to work and the bridges that connect our communities. It might not appear to be the most pressing of issues, but it is and here’s why: Infrastructure is critical to […]
Pan Atlantic Export Roadshow for Building Products
Seeking Exporters and Potential Exporters of Building Products in Atlantic Canada If you do not fall into this sector and know someone that should receive this information, please let us know. Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) is planning a Pan Atlantic Export Roadshow for Building Products throughout Atlantic Canada in early fall. All CME […]
Executive Director – Atlantic Concrete Association – Halifax City
Established in 1966, the Atlantic Concrete Association (ACA) is the leading advocate for the concrete industry in Atlantic Canada. The Association provides valuable services, education and support to our members; through the promotion of best practice and development of education programs which ensure quality and consistency in the marketplace. Committed to providing the best possible […]
Harper Announces Additional Measures to Help Apprentices and Businesses Create Jobs
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a plan to expand and extend its support for apprentices, their families and the businesses that hire aspiring tradespeople. Read more
Integrate Health and Safety Programs and Policies to Better your Workforce
Occupational health and safety professionals spend a lot of time thinking about how to keep their people healthy and safe. Yet, health and safety efforts have traditionally been separated into silos with different personnel, reporting structures and marching orders. A more effective alignment of health and safety can magnify the potentially positive impact in the […]
Labour Force Survey – July 2015
In Nova Scotia July 2015 (seasonally-adjusted, month-over-month and year-over-year): – Labour force increased 0.9% (+4,300) from June 2015 to 489,300 and decreased -0.7% (-3,300) over July 2014. – Employment increased 0.7% (+3,100) from June 2015 to 449,500 and increased 0.9% (+3,800) over July 2014. – Unemployment increased 2.8% (+1,100) from June 2015 to 39,800 and […]
CAF Developing New Labour Mobility Tool
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) is developing a new labour mobility tool that will help employers and apprentices ensure they have the proper documentation they need before moving from one jurisdiction to another. Read more