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Alberta UCP win means consistency for construction: Stakeholders

The president of the Fort McMurray Construction Association says Danielle Smith’...

Associations , Government June 2, 2023

Your top JOC headlines: May 29 to June 2

Your top JOC headlines this week cover an AEC Cares initiative that aims to supp...

Associations , OH&S , Projects , Resource June 2, 2023

Jill of All Trades program gains momentum across North America

Two hundred and seventy female high school students received a hands-on introduc...

Associations June 2, 2023

‘We are not yet winning the battle,’ says CSPA president on illegal steel dumping

Steel producers are calling on the federal government and the Canada Border Serv...

Associations , Government , Resource June 2, 2023

B.C. housing non-profit at heart of controversy names interim CEO

VANCOUVER - The Atira Women's Resource Society says it has named a new interim C...

Associations May 30, 2023

Your top JOC headlines: May 22 to 26

Your top JOC headlines this week cover news IUOE Local 115 is demanding answers...

Associations , Economic , OH&S , Projects May 26, 2023

Environmental groups launch legal challenge against B.C.’s Roberts Bank port project

VANCOUVER - Five environmental groups have launched a combined legal challenge a...

Associations , Projects May 26, 2023

B.C. homebuilders celebrate 31st Georgie Award winners

BURNABY – British Columbia’s home developers and renovators celebrated the year’...

Associations May 26, 2023

Industry Special: If you cut ceramic tiles, the BCCSA is looking for help in new lead-detection research

  Program aims to find reliable method to detect lead found in ceramic til...

Associations , OH&S May 25, 2023

CAWIC supports next generation of women through bursary program

The Canadian Association of Women in Construction’s (CAWIC) bursary program help...

Associations , Labour May 22, 2023

Donna Grant resigns as VRCA president; Will Pauga to serve as interim president

VANCOUVER - After more than two years at the helm, Donna Grant has resigned as p...

Associations May 19, 2023

Next Alberta government needs to focus on partnerships, labour shortages and fairness

Alberta’s general election is just around the corner and construction stakeholde...

Associations , Government May 19, 2023

Your top JOC headlines: May 15 to 19

Your top JOC headlines this week cover a Cowichan contractor’s claim Community B...

Associations , Infrastructure , Labour , OH&S , Projects May 19, 2023

Canadian plywood makers seek duties as cheap Chinese rivals carve out half the market

OTTAWA — It's been years since Carlos Zarate and others in Canada's decorative p...

Associations , Resource May 16, 2023

Your top JOC headlines: May 8 to 12

Your top JOC headlines this week cover a VRCA Construction Leadership Forum pane...

Associations , Infrastructure , Resource May 12, 2023

Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation looks to social commitments for partnerships: VRCA CLF

The Nch'ḵay̓ Development Corporation is overseeing some massive projects in Brit...

Associations May 10, 2023

Meet Mike Martens, the new president of ICBA Alberta

The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) is expanding into...

Associations May 10, 2023

Proven technologies launch cement sector towards net-zero

The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) has released an action plan towards achie...

Associations , Resource May 10, 2023

A united and engaged industry can influence regulations: VRCA CLF

When it comes to drafting the regulations that govern how construction in Britis...

Associations , Government May 8, 2023

BuildForce paints ‘hopeful picture’ for B.C. construction: Stakeholders

Industry leaders say BuildForce Canada’s report on construction and labour in Br...

Associations , Economic , Labour May 5, 2023

Alberta builders challenge Notley on ‘B.C.-style’ CBAs

The writ is dropped and the gloves are off. Prominent members of the Alberta co...

Associations , Government May 3, 2023

‘Let’s get rid of the stigma:’ communication key for mental health: ICBA

When it comes to mental health and safety, communication is king. This week mar...

Associations , OH&S May 3, 2023

CBTU hosts annual conference May 8 to 10 in Gatineau

OTTAWA - Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) have released details of its ann...

Associations , Labour May 3, 2023

It’s official: Tong in as permanent BC Housing CEO

VICTORIA — Vincent Tong has been selected as BC Housing’s CEO after serving as a...

Associations May 2, 2023

2023 VICA Awards showcase talents of member companies

VICTORIA — The 2023 Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) Awards cele...

Associations , Projects May 1, 2023

Mental Health Week – Taking toolbox talks further

At the beginning of every May, Canadians participate in the Canadian Mental Heal...

Associations , OH&S May 1, 2023

Miracon wins best multi-family homebuilder of the year: HAVAN awards

VANCOUVER — Miracon Development Inc. took home the Grand awards for Best Residen...

Associations April 27, 2023

CCA criticizes closed-shop Ottawa Hospital project agreement

OTTAWA — The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has issued a statement crit...

Associations , Infrastructure , Labour April 24, 2023

Your top JOC headlines: April 17 to 21

Your top JOC headlines this week feature news contractors are facing increasing...

Associations , Economic , Government , Infrastructure April 21, 2023

Contractors lose footing: BCCA survey reveals multiple pressures

It seems without regulation late payment in British Columbia’s construction sect...

Associations , Government April 19, 2023

$221 billion worth of construction projects planned in B.C.: BCCA

VICTORIA - The numbers speak for themselves. There are currently $137 billion w...

Associations , Economic April 18, 2023

Former-NHL goalie talks mental health with Manitoba construction

Retired Vancouver Canucks goalie and mental health advocate Corey Hirsch is comi...

Associations April 17, 2023

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