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CCA partners with City of Calgary to launch ‘Tailgate Toolkit’ recovery resource program

Daily Commercial News — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:10:02 +0000

CALGARY, ALTA. — The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) and the City of Calgary have launched a “Tailgate Toolkit” recovery resource pilot program that aims to address substance use awareness and support. “Funded by the city through the Mental Health and Addiction Investment Framework with an investment of $283,000, this partnership marks a significant step in […]

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33rd annual Georgie Awards take inspiration from Dr. Seuss as finalists announced

Daily Commercial News — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:54 +0000

BURNABY, B.C. — One Georgie, Two Georgie, Gold Georgie… The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC) is slated to transform the Hyatt Regency into some Dr. Seuss-inspired fun on March 22 as it embarks on the 2025 Georgie Awards, which honour B.C.’s best homes. Now in its 33rd year, the 2025 Georgie […]

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VRCA AGM to provide ‘insider perspective’ on federal politics

Daily Commercial News — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:17 +0000

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Regional Construction Association’s (VRCA) annual general meeting (AGM) will feature Huw Williams, president of Impact Public Affairs, as the keynote speaker. Known for his expertise in political strategy and public policy, Huw will deliver an update on the evolving state of federal politics and its implications for the construction industry. “The […]

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CCA outlines how to prepare your business for potential tariffs

Daily Commercial News — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:20:56 +0000

OTTAWA — With the announcement of a proposed 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump set to take effect today (Jan. 20), the Canadian Construction Association is outlining some tips for businesses so they can ready themselves for the potential impacts. For existing contracts Review your […]

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Calgary Construction Association outlines latest job vacancy stats

Daily Commercial News — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:03:30 +0000

CALGARY, ALTA. — Job vacancies in Calgary’s trades and construction-related occupations saw a notable decrease in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting evolving labour market trends, states the Calgary Construction Association. Although there was a decline in overall job vacancies, the sector’s overall vacancies remained relatively consistent compared to the same period in 2023. […]

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ICBA endorses Poilievre and ‘his vision for building Canada’

Daily Commercial News — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:06:39 +0000

SURREY, B.C. – The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) has announced it is endorsing Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party of Canada in the next federal election. “Canada feels broken, and the frustration is palpable in every community,” said Chris Gardner, ICBA president and CEO, in a statement. “Inflation is hurting families, housing remains […]

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MHCA Cornerstone Awards unveiled for construction management students

Daily Commercial News — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:17:14 +0000

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Heavy Construction Association’s (MHCA) Cornerstone Awards for two students in Red River College (RRC) Polytechnical’s construction management degree program have been announced for 2024/25. Two awards, valued at a minimum of $2,500 each, are available annually to students enrolled in the fourth-year of the construction management degree program at RRC Polytech […]

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Registration open for 2025 MCAC Emerging Leaders Conference

Daily Commercial News — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:05:46 +0000

TORONTO — The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) has announced registration is now open for the 2025 Emerging Leaders Conference, taking place March 27 and 28 in Toronto. Spearheaded by the association’s Future Leaders Advisory Council, sessions for the conference address a variety of topics, including mental health in the workplace, the emergence of […]

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Construction Associations of Saskatchewan hosts first board meeting

Daily Commercial News — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:05:04 +0000

SASKATOON, SASK. – Earlier this month the newly-formed Construction Associations of Saskatchewan held its first board meeting to kick off 2025. It was announced in the fall of last year five Saskatchewan construction associations would merge into one entity. The Moose Jaw Construction Association, Prince Albert Construction Association, Saskatoon Construction Association, Saskatchewan Construction Association and […]

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ACEC-Ontario celebrates five decades of consulting engineering excellence

Daily Commercial News — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:05:39 +0000

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Ontario (ACEC-Ontario) is celebrating five decades of advancing the province’s consulting engineering industry. According to a release, since its founding in 1975, ACEC-Ontario has played a pivotal role in shaping provincial and municipal infrastructure, fostering innovation and advocating for fair business practices along with regulatory reform. “Celebrating […]

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VRCA celebrates ongoing success of ‘Bring Trades to School’ program

Daily Commercial News — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:18:49 +0000

VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) is highlighting the ongoing success of its Bring Trades to School (BTS) program which showcases the trades to Grade 8 to 12 students. Launched in 2024, the program offers hands-on workshops in high-demand trades such as electrical, mechanical, carpentry, roofing, heavy equipment operation, virtual welding and masonry. […]

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New year, new ICBA Foundation with a focus on apprentices

Daily Commercial News — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:10:45 +0000

VANCOUVER — The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) of B.C. has announced it is launching a new charity dedicated to helping trades apprentices get their Red Seals and supporting mental wellness in construction. “It will build on our half-century of work with the trades, and our position as B.C.’s single largest sponsor of apprentices,” […]

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