In a groundbreaking initiative that will impact up to 50 new hotels in the brand’s portfolio in the coming year, Marriott is making a significant investment in using modular technology to build its new hotel rooms. Read more.
One critical factor in the proliferation of smart buildings is how security is handled. Connecting a building’s systems to the internet makes the structure and its occupants vulnerable to a new host of threats. A new Market Research report notes that managing cybersecurity threats is critical to encouraging owners and the general public to continue to accept smart buildings and the related technology. Read more.
Almost two years after they announced the release of their Bluetooth Battery that allowed owners to remotely monitor battery life and even disable the battery if it’s stolen, DeWalt is set to release a massive upgrade to their connected tool platform. Read more.
In 2010, when the Empire State Development Corporation decided to embark on a $463 million renovation of New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center, the group tasked the project architects and engineers with adding square footage and renovating the entire facility so that it was energy efficient. Read more.
Ontario Attorney General Yasir Naqvi introduced legislation this afternoon (May 31) that would, if passed, modernize the lien and holdback process, introduce rules to ensure Ontario construction workers get paid more promptly and make the dispute resolution process faster and simpler. Read more.
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, and Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, were joined by Elizabeth Kidd, Interim President and CEO of College of the North Atlantic, and MHA for Stephenville – Port au Port, John Finn, in Stephenville today to announce $6.8 million in infrastructure funding for 10 college campuses. Read more.
A new report issued by The Conference Board of Canada shows that demographic issues have weakened Nova Scotia’s economy. The Provincial Outlook Executive Summary-Spring Edition says that the economic outlook in this province “is among the weakest in Canada.” Read more.
On April 24, 2017, the N.S. Government issued regulations that will finally allow the Builders’ Lien Actamendments permitting early release of holdback to subcontractors to take effect June 30, 2017 – allowing project funds to flow earlier, and avoiding liens and claims for unpaid holdback. Read more.
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The Canada-New Brunswick Job Grant is an employer-driven program, that invests in the skill development and employment needs of the workforce. Employers determine what training is needed, who participates, and which provider will deliver the training.
Governments’ contribution is for two-thirds of the eligible training costs, up to a maximum of $10,000 per training participant, per fiscal year. The employer pays a minimum of one-third of the eligible training costs.
To apply for a Canada-New Brunswick Job Grant, contact your local PETL office.
Funding provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada Job Grant.
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