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Government of Ontario passed amendments to its Construction Lien Act

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Government of Ontario passed amendments to its Construction Lien Act. Prompt payment has been included in Act. Read more.

Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency is currently recruiting for Atlantic Trade Advisory Committee members

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The Apprenticeship Board of the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency looks for employers and employees who are knowledgeable about the trades, who understand the labour market and who can commit to attending a number of meetings over a one to two year period. Expenses are reimbursed and members are compensated for meetings attended. Read more.

How the Construction Industry Is Using IoT and Sensor Technology

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The internet of things and sensor-based technology can be used to create huge advantages on construction sites related to worker safety, cost reduction and predictive maintenance. This technology collects massive amounts of data and can provide different types of analysis: descriptive, relaying the current conditions of a specific piece of equipment or environment; predictive, to forecast the occurrence of potential malfunctions or safety risks; and prescriptive, to provide ways to optimize the workflow and avoid delays and errors. Read more.

Technology Can Help Close Performance Gap

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The skilled labor shortage is a well-documented epidemic. As baby boomers continue to reach retirement age and the younger generations enter the workforce in stronger numbers, companies must take steps to understand how best to recruit and retain these workers — and technology can help with that. Read more.

‘You Got This’ Campaign Encourages Women Pursuing Careers in Trades

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Women Building Futures (WBF) wants females to consider careers in the trades and it’s helping by training and matching them with jobs in the field.

Focus on CSR: Practical Advice for Sole Operators

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Even for a sole operator, there are many things you can do to start your CSR journey:

  • Make and communicate a CSR commitment statement
  • Volunteer in your community
  • Make donations
  • Mentor a young person
  • Hire summer students or apprentices
  • Buy green and local products
  • Buy only as much as you need
  • Share equipment with others rather than buy
  • Recycle and compost
  • No vehicle idling
  • Reduce energy use
  • Inform your suppliers that you value green solutions

Industry Gaps addressed during the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships conference panel

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The diversity gap, the challenge of training job-ready graduates and the need for more innovation in the infrastructure industry were three main topics discussed by panellists during the We Can Do Better: Staying on Top session at the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships conference in Toronto recently. Read more.

CANS has concerns regarding Builders’ Lien Act compliance

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The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is concerned that contractors and buyers of construction are still not compliant with the new regulations of the Builders’ Lien Act even though the province proclaimed all three industry-recommended amendments effective in June. Read more.

What Does Design-Build Bring to a Project?

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The Canadian Construction Association interviewed some people closely related to the 2017 CDBI Award of Excellence winning projects for their views on the benefits of design-build.

Transparent Solar Cells Like This Could Deliver 40% of America’s Power

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Solar energy is off the charts. Not only is uptake skyrocketing, but solar is now the cheapest form of new energy in dozens of countries, with record-setting solar farms being built all around the world. One even looks like a giant panda. Read more.