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CCA will meet with feds to discuss NIA flaws: Gilbert
CCA will meet with feds to discuss NIA flaws: Gilbert
Canadian Construction Association president Rodrigue Gilbert says the CCA welcomes the federal government’s long-awaited announcement that it intends to move on a National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA) even though the association finds flaws in the init...
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CCA applauds ‘long overdue’ federal leadership on the National Infrastructure Assessment council
OTTAWA — The federal government’s recent announcement that it has appointed the...
Associations
Industry Special: CCPO program firing on all cylinders to process BC concrete pump operator exams
Rush of applications continues following expiry of provisional certifica...
Associations
MCAC, Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba sign strategic MOU
AUSTIN — A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Mechani...
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CCA will meet with feds to discuss NIA flaws: Gilbert
Canadian Construction Association president Rodrigue Gilbert says the CCA welcom...
Associations
CCA applauds ‘long overdue’ federal leadership on the National Infrastructure Assessment council
OTTAWA — The federal government’s recent announcement that it has appointed the...
Associations
Industry Special: CCPO program firing on all cylinders to process BC concrete pump operator exams
Rush of applications continues following expiry of provisional certifica...
Associations
MCAC, Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba sign strategic MOU
AUSTIN — A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Mechani...
Associations
Tilt-Up Concrete Association to hold pre-Christmas meet-up near Toronto
The Canadian branch of the Tilt Up Concrete Association is holding a Tilt-Up Nex...
Associations
MCAC launches children’s book ‘Susie’s Shed,’ a trades showcase for young girls
To every child reading this book, know that your career can be anything...
Associations
CCA Hill Day reiterates industry message to cut the red tape once and for all
OTTAWA — Construction industry leaders recently descended on Parliament Hill for...
Associations , Government
Les Stechesen wins first Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Legacy Award
Les Stechesen, a well-known and widely admired Winnipeg architect, was recently...
Associations
CCA announces launch of ‘Honour the Work’ for students
CALGARY, ALTA. — The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) has officially launc...
Associations , Labour
Letter to the Editor: Investment tax credit program amounts to more red tape
To the Editor: There’s an old adage that if something sounds too good t...
Associations , Government
Construction leaders recognized with SCSA Awards
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) recently announ...
Associations , OH&S
HAVAN kicks off 30th annual Coats for Kids Drive
VANCOUVER — HAVAN’s 30th annual Coats for Kids campaign is officially underway....
Associations
CCA encouraged by amendments to Alberta’s Prompt Payment, Public Works Acts
CALGARY, ALTA. — Proposed amendments to Alberta’s Prompt Payment and Constructio...
Associations , Government
BCCA warns of declining investment in major B.C. projects in latest stat pack
VICTORIA, B.C. -Â The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) is soundi...
Associations , Economic
ACSA highlights safety strategies at upcoming conference
EDMONTON — The Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) is focusing on saf...
Associations
Tower crane safety has to be top of mind at every level: WorkSafeBC expert
Crane safety is top of mind for British Columbia’s safety regulator, but even wi...
Associations , OH&S
ACA issues industry alert after increasing use of Contract A removals in procurement docs
The Alberta Construction Association (ACA) recently issued a province-wide indus...
Associations
The VRCA ‘Oscars’ of construction go to: Your Gold level winners revealed
VANCOUVER – It was a red carpet-inspired event where B.C.’s construction industr...
Associations , Projects
B.C. construction leaders take wait-and-see approach after uncertain provincial election result
With no clear winner in the recent British Columbia provincial election, constru...
Associations , Government
SCSA uses survey tool to help companies prevent incidents before they happen
An innovative new survey tool is being used by the Saskatchewan Construction Saf...
Associations , OH&S
BuildForce’s Ferreira sees immigration, retirements and shifting activity as prime industry drivers
A labour force expert sees shifting levels of construction activity across provi...
Associations , Labour
People and flexibility keystones of new work culture: ICBA panel
Vancouver construction leaders assembled at the Independent Contractors and Busi...
Associations , Labour
Your top JOC headlines: Oct. 7 to 11
Your top JOC headlines this week feature news several Saskatchewan construction...
Associations , OH&S , Projects
Robots facilitate communication, quality on worksite: ICBA summit speaker
A robotics pioneer says the future of machines in construction is quality rather...
Associations , Technology
Second Narrows Supply Tunnel wins TAC’s Canadian Project of the Year award
VANCOUVER – Metro Vancouver’s Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel has been select...
Associations , Infrastructure
Saskatchewan construction associations announce major merger
SASKATOON, SASK. – Five Saskatchewan construction associations have announced a...
Associations
Construction leaders examine risk and disruption at ICBA panel
Canadian construction leaders shared their thoughts on risk, disruption and oppo...
Associations
BCREA calls for review of B.C. housing taxes
VANCOUVER – As the British Columbia election counts down to Oct. 19 the BC Real...
Associations , Government
Rustad lays out views on project procurement, immigration at ICBA event
With a tight B.C. election only weeks away, one party leader has detailed his co...
Associations , Government
Jacobs wins B.C. award for innovative New Westminster sewer rehab
Jacobs has won an Award of Excellence from the Association of Consulting Enginee...
Associations , Projects
To bid or not to bid? New CCA tool has the answer
A new Canadian Construction Association (CCA) bulletin aims to help contractors...
Associations
CCA’s CONtact mentorship program now accepting submissions
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is looking for innovators with a pro...
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