Special Feature
Mechanical and Electrical Contracting
Below are articles from the latest Mechanical and Electrical Contracting Special Feature Newsletter, published March 29, 2019 by the Journal of Commerce.
Feature Articles - Mechanical and Electrical Contracting
New Red River College centre shaping up to be a skilled trades hub
The Skilled Trades and Technology Centre (STTC) at Red River College (RRC) in Wi...
Labour
Division 15 Mechanical making a name for itself with district energy systems
Division 15 Mechanical Ltd. is a Surrey, B.C.-based company that provides design...
Infrastructure
Regulation changes for pressure welders take industry by surprise
The Mechanical Contractors Association of B.C. (MCABC) would like to see more co...
Associations , Labour
Trade school reps talk skilled trades as a career option
Getting young people to consider a career in the skilled trades is often a hard...
Labour
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Retail Sales Strong Growth!
Strong job growth = more spending U.S. vs. Canada Retail Sales (Summer 2017)
Global Currency Values Moving into Better Balance!
The world economy is in better balance and the U.S. and Canada are doing well.
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Inflation - What's Costing You More!
Consumer Price Index - Inflation U.S. & Canada What's costing you more!
Retail Sales Strong Growth!
Strong job growth = more spending U.S. vs. Canada Retail Sales (Summer 2017)
Global Currency Values Moving into Better Balance!
The world economy is in better balance and the U.S. and Canada are doing well.
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Construction COVID-19 stimulus welcome, but details are needed
National construction associations are applauding the federal government’s plan...
Government , Infrastructure
Top 10 major upcoming Atlantic and Manitoba, Saskatchewan construction projects – Canada – May 2020
The accompanying tables show the top 10 largest upcoming Atlantic and Manitoba,...
Economic
Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Why the construction trades are the pandemic-proof career choice
To call these challenging times for job seekers would be an understatement. COV...
Labour
10 Mid-May Economic Nuggets ‒ With an Emphasis on U.S. Retail Sales
Earlier, there was a reporting lag of a month or two, but the latest public and...
Economic
B.C. construction leaders back federal COVID-19 infrastructure stream
Western Canadian construction leaders are reacting positively to a new COVID-19-...
Associations , Government , Infrastructure
U.S. and Canadian Housing Starts – A Suite of 10 Graphs
U.S. Home Starts -45% since January; Canada, -24% The story of the recent det...
Economic
The Economy Under COVID-19: Notes From the Trenches – May 15, 2020
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Economic
Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Gender equity on jobsites needs legislation
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