WELL building health standard takes the next step
/in front, news/by CANSBuilding health and wellness standards are about to get an upgrade. The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) is rolling out v2 of its WELL Building Standard, a set of enhancements to the “healthy building” protocols used in over 600 buildings in 31 countries. Read more.
Program builds momentum for immigrants, aboriginals in trades
/in front, news/by CANSA trades training program that is helping connect immigrants and aboriginal people with construction careers in Alberta has made changes to its curriculum. The Calgary-based Momentum Community Economic Development Society is a not-for-profit organization funded by the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Advanced Education to provide a 25-week pre-apprenticeship trades training program. Read more.
Canada-U.S. tariff battle to hit B.C. construction projects
/in front, news/by CANSBritish Columbians can expect the cost of building big projects, from bridges to residential skyscrapers, to rise as a result of the tit-for-tat tariff battle between Canada and the United States, according to one industry association. Read more.
Government of Canada signs a framework agreement with Quebec
/in front, news/by CANSGovernment of Canada signs a framework agreement with Quebec. Read more.