Kathy Tuccaro endured physical, mental, verbal and sexual abuse throughout her life even as she became a nurse. Eventually the trauma caught up to her, costing Tuccaro her job, her home and even her will to live. But today, the 48-year-old drives the biggest truck in the world in the Fort McMurray oilsands, a second chance she says she will not let go. Read more.
Business owners will face an employee retention crisis in the new year, warns Hays Canada. The recruiting agency’s eighth annual salary guide, released on Nov. 30, paints an unfavourable picture of the Canadian labour force – overworked and underpaid as a result of contingent staff hires and negligible pay raises – despite a year of growth for businesses across the country. Read more.
Integrated project delivery (IPD) is a project delivery approach that integrates people, systems, business structures and practices into a process that collaboratively harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to optimize the project results, increase value to the owner, reduce waste and maximize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication and construction. Read more.
CCA Applauds Changes to Proposed Tax Changes, Remains Vigilant – After succeeding in changing the government’s stance on their proposed small business tax changes, CCA has left the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB) coalition. The changes to passive income and capital gains were well received by the industry; however, CCA continues to monitor the file for further details on the reasonability test for income sprinkling.
Government of Ontario passed amendments to its Construction Lien Act. Prompt payment has been included in Act. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
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.