Meet 2018 CCA Chair Chris McNally
/in front, news/by CANSChris McNally is the 2017 chair of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and director of C & M McNally Engineering Corp. C&M McNally is a sewer and watermain tunnelling contractor started in 1979 in Hamilton, Ontario. Before co-founding the family rm, Chris worked for Bechtel and PCL Construction in a variety of di erent capacities. […]
Canadian Construction Sector is a Ready and Willing Partner on Innovation
/in front, news/by CANSConstruction is the cornerstone of the Canadian economy. The industry generates over $100 billion in economic activity annually, representing roughly 9% of Canada’s private sector GDP. The sector employs 1.25 million workers from every community in Canada – roughly 7% of the nation’s workforce. The construction sector is responsible for over 40% of Canada’s greenhouse […]
Gearing up for the golden years: Active-adult housing readies for demand
/in front, news/by CANSThe active-adult housing category is about to get even more active. As baby boomers age and many trade in their current properties for ones that better meet their needs today, homebuilders are responding with inventory meant just for them: single-family attached and detached homes in developments offering shared resources, access to retail and dining, nearby […]
‘If you build it, they will come’: Why convention center projects pay off
/in front, news/by CANSSecuring a prime location used to be all convention center organizers needed to generate a steady stream of visitors. Today’s trade associations, professional organizations and any other group that has regular membership gatherings, however, are looking for more than just a meeting place, and convention centers around the country are pulling out all the stops […]