Lean Construction (LC), a management philosophy, is known in the industry to enable organizations to achieve major improvement in terms of productivity and levels of innovation through more collaborative approaches. However, implementing LC is not an easy task for organizations and often requires fundamental changes at both – the strategic and operational level. Read more
In 2015 CCA embarked on a series of “Quality of Documents” workshops across Canada to explore and discuss the issue of poor quality documentation, its potential causes, and, perhaps most importantly, potential solutions to address the issue. With the workshops now complete, CCA is pleased to publish a summary report of both the workshops and the surveys conducted. In the report, readers will find the top five identified causes with the greatest impact on document quality, as identified from more than 400 survey results. Download executive summary and report
The Minister of Science announced last week that the Government of Canada will launch the application process for a $2-billion fund that will improve research and innovation infrastructure at universities and colleges across the country. Read more
Strong activity in British Columbia’s construction industry is drawing skilled workers to the province from Alberta, according to the 2016 Construction Industry Survey, released Feb. 23 by the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA). Read more
The construction industry has been in the threat of a worker shortage for years now as many baby boomers are retiring, the Great Recession forced many construction laborers out of the industry, and fewer and fewer young adults are interested in joining the construction industry. Read more
Outgoing CCA chair Anibal Valente was the keynote speaker at a recent Vancouver Board of Trade Luncheon. Valente spoke to Vancouver’s business community about the importance of construction to the Canadian economy. Watch video
Michael Atkinson, the president of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), is in New Orleans for the organization’s 98th annual conference. See Video
The concept of a Canadian Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is one tool that if designed and structured properly could help build on the federal government’s plan to spend $125-billion over the next 10 years on infrastructure, a new report suggests. Read more
As Budget 2016-2017 approaches, the province wants to be able to invest in the things that matter most–quality health care, classrooms and ensuring our young people stay here. At the same time, we also must ensure we are positioned to address the challenges that threaten the sustainability of our services and the quality of life we enjoy. The public is encouraged to share your opinions and thoughts by sending in a submission via Facebook, email, Twitter, and mail (P.O. Box 187, Halifax, NS B3J 2N3) or by calling 1-844-358-7514. Please pass this message on to your network — colleagues, friends, family members, and neighbours.
For more information on the budget process and how you can participate, click here. The deadline for input is February 26.
In December 2015, Nova Scotia building permits were up 5.7 per cent compared to the previous month at $76.8 million with increases in both residential (+1.2%) and non-residential permits (+16.1%). Compared to December 2014 permits were down 11.7 per cent with a decline in residential permits (-19.3%) offsetting an increase a 8.8 per cent increase in non-residential permits. Read more