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How CLAC opened the door for 1,717 new first-year apprentices
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How CLAC opened the door for 1,717 new first-year apprentices
When the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) ended its two-year, first-year apprentice support drive that brought 1,717 new registered apprentices into the Canadian manufacturing and construction sectors, that success was solidly rooted on a win...
Associations , Labour
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Creating a ‘better world for all’: 2024 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture announced
OTTAWA – The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Counc...
Associations , Projects
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Passive House Canada 2024 Annual Conference revels in growing self-confidence
“Nothing happens until it all happens at once. And I’m waiting for it to all hap...
Associations
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2024 Building Diversity Awards celebrate trailblazers helping to build a sustainable future
TORONTO — The fourth annual Canadian Building Diversity Awards were recently han...
Associations , Labour
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How CLAC opened the door for 1,717 new first-year apprentices
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Associations , Labour
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Creating a ‘better world for all’: 2024 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture announced
OTTAWA – The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Counc...
Associations , Projects
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Passive House Canada 2024 Annual Conference revels in growing self-confidence
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Associations
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2024 Building Diversity Awards celebrate trailblazers helping to build a sustainable future
TORONTO — The fourth annual Canadian Building Diversity Awards were recently han...
Associations , Labour
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Lupien honoured for lifetime achievement by CAGBC
TORONTO — A green building “visionary” from Quebec was a big winner as the Canad...
Associations
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CAGBC delegates say green supply chain has its growing pains
There was a unique airing of grievances in Toronto recently. Delegates attendin...
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BILD asks municipalities to exercise restraint on charges for new homes
TORONTO — The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) is urgin...
Associations , Government
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Facette addresses workforce issues during Hill address
OTTAWA — Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) executive director Jim...
Associations
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Communications contractors talk opportunities, challenges at ECAO symposium
There has been significant growth and change in the low voltage electrical indus...
Associations
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RCCAO looks forward to working with new Ontario cabinet
TORONTO — The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario has issued...
Associations , Government
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CAGBC celebrates launch of ZCB Version 4
Version 4 of the Canada Green Building Council’s Zero Carbon Building – Design S...
Associations
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Your top DCN headlines: June 3 to 7
Your top DCN headlines this week feature a project profile on Ottawa’s Thunderhe...
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Construction ranks high among occupations harmed by opioids: IWH study
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‘Just let us build’: Municipal hurdles stifling modular builders from tackling housing crisis
A panel of off-site modular leaders at a recent Affordable Housing Summit agreed...
Associations
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New president and chair elected for Canadian Roofing Contractors Association
OTTAWA — The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) has elected Jeremy...
Associations
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PCA urges TDSB to adopt open tendering
TORONTO - The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) has issued a s...
Associations
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OAA conference honours design excellence while looking to shape the future
At its recent annual conference in Niagara Falls, the Ontario Association of Arc...
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CFBA honours outstanding farm building construction
STRATFORD, ONT. — The Canadian Farm Builders Association (CFBA) recently handed...
Associations , Projects
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CAGBC’s Building Lasting Change conference taps into members’ minds, in Toronto June 5 and 6
Toronto’s Building Lasting Change conference is fast approaching, representing a...
Associations
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Gueye introduces francophone students to world of skilled trades
Rokhaya Gueye, community partnership co-ordinator for the Carpenters’ Regional C...
Associations
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WSP wins sustainability prize at ACEC – Ontario awards
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — WSP Canada came away with a big win as the Association of Co...
Associations
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Rodrigue Gilbert assumes CCA’s top job with a focus on procurement reform
New Canadian Construction Association president Rodrigue Gilbert says he is taki...
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Mollenhauer, Ferreira talk industry successes and challenges during TCA Members’ Day
The Toronto Construction Association (TCA) recently hosted its annual Members’ D...
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Federal budget lemons opportunity to innovate in Canada’s infrastructure sector
It’s time for Canadians to take the lemons they’ve been handed and make lemonade...
Associations , Government
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Good Roads honours accomplishments of dedicated volunteer and complex projects
Recognizing the achievements, dedication and volunteerism of a long-term municip...
Associations , Infrastructure
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Canada’s prosperity depends on a strong mechanical contracting sector
If America runs on Dunkins, the Canadian economy runs on mechanical. And the Ca...
Associations
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Ensuring employees feel emotionally safe fosters a positive workplace
Emotional health and safety is an important part of fit for duty. Openness, emp...
Associations , OH&S
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IHSA unveils new messaging for Falls Awareness Week
The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) has delivered a comprehe...
Associations , OH&S
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New RAIC Advisors to Professional Practice to support architects in Canada
OTTAWA — A new Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) initiative is desi...
Associations
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OGCA, CAWIC and Mark’s Commercial announce bursaries for women in construction
TORONTO — The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA), the Canadian Assoc...
Associations
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OGCA Women in Construction panel opens up about struggles, successes
As an openly transgender woman, Meg Mathes, senior manager of diversity, equity...
Associations , Labour
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Lack of vision among governments hindering Ontario housing targets
Judging by the current state of affairs in the residential construction industry...
Associations , Government
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Bird selected to complete five projects valued at $625M across Canada
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Bird Construction Inc. has been selected for five projects i...
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TORONTO — The City of Toronto continues to make progress in the rehabilitation o...
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