Toronto Council Green Lights Litigation Provision
/in front, news/by CANSCCA President Michael Atkinson on the effect of these kinds of provisions: “It would drive perfectly reputable, great contractors away from doing business with public owners. There are other ways to deal with this and I think that’s what the industry would like to see — rather than public bodies that run into what they […]
DCC Announces Launch of Next Phase of Its e-procurement Solution
/in front, news/by CANSStarting in August 2016, DCC will begin accepting online electronic bids (e-bids) for tenders that require bid security, using the service provider MERX, an independent private sector tendering service. E-bids for tenders that do not require bid security are already accepted. Read more
Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Council Review
/in front, news/by CANSCANS president, Duncan Williams, received a letter from Deputy Minister, Duff Montgomerie, expressing his appreciation for CANS’s input during the governance and operational review of the Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Council. The review conducted by Royer Thompson has helped the department identify ways to focus the Council in providing the best strategic advice to […]
GM Developed ‘Roboglove’ Could Make Construction Workers Stronger, Less Fatigued
/in front, news/by CANSWith the introduction of 3D printers on construction job sites, many are worried that robots will begin taking over the jobs of hardworking tradesmen. It’s more likely, however, that workers will be working WITH robots long before we’re completely replaced. Read more