Why supply chain managers should care about Trump’s $1 trillion infrastructure plan
A widening infrastructure funding gap forces the costs of basic maintenance upon supply chains while stifling the country’s competitiveness. Read more.
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The 2016 construction holiday gift guide
From practical gear to low-tech wearables, these ideas are sure to make the day of any construction pro on your list. Read more.
What’s Shaking with Earthquake Resistant Technologies
An expressway off-ramp that will bend in a strong earthquake but remain standing — and usable — is under construction as part of a huge bridge/tunnel project in downtown Seattle. Read more
Commissioner Bulletin – Fall 2016
This fall has been hectic with the new government passing its one-year mark and moving forward on its commitments. As I am sure you well know, consultations abound, and fortunately at ESDC there is one convenient link for the ones emanating from here, as well as a click through for other government consultations. Read more.
Call to Action Video
A clear transformation is needed for the Canadian architecture, engineering, construction, owners and operations (AECOO) community to improve its performance and contribute more effectively to the societal, environmental and economic development of Canada. The Canadian chapter (bSC) of buildingSMART International (bSI), a council of the Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC), firmly believes that this […]
LCI-C Blog
Read Murray Guy’s “How We Started a Community of Practice” post
Construction Employers Anticipate Major Skills Shortage, Hays Reports
Three of four construction employers are concerned about the availability of skilled labour, reports the annual Hays Canada Salary Guide, released recently.Read more
Reynolds, Vogel Warn Hard Work Remains on Lien Act Reform
It’s been a few months since the report Striking the Balance: Expert Review of Ontario’s Construction Lien Act was released and while its authors Bruce Reynolds and Sharon Vogel have been working on the report since 2015, they recognize there is a lot more work ahead. Read more
Application Deadline for Next Gold Seal Exam This Week
Next Gold Seal exam will take place Jan. 20, 2017. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 16. Visit the Gold Seal website to use the online wizard to see if you qualify and to apply
US CONSTRUCTION SPENDING, OCTOBER 2016
US construction spending increased by 0.5 per cent in October compared to September, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,172 billion. Read more.