Industry, government grapple with trades training reform
Eight in 10 British Columbians are in favour of requiring tradespeople to obtain a specified level of training before working in a skilled trade, according to a recent Research Co. poll commissioned by the BC Building Trades (BCBT). B.C. is the…
Eco-floating hotel concept rotates to produce energy
Innovation pushes forward the human limitations and imagination. Architectural marvels of the past have stood the test time because of pioneering ideas and breaking design boundaries. A proposed hotel project in the Middle East has everyone turning heads with its ingenious…
New Ontario regulation demands better soil management on construction sites
A new provincial regulation implemented under the Environmental Protection Act is putting pressure on the construction and development industries to better manage excess soil on construction sites. In January, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, enacted the new On-Site and Excess Soil Management…
AEM invites nominations for 2021 Hall of Fame Class
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Hall of Fame recognizes the pioneers whose inventions, ideas, leadership and courage have contributed to the industry and our community’s quality of life. Since 1993, the AEM Hall of Fame (formerly CIMA Hall of Fame) has honored…
Calgary Green Line LRT construction won’t begin in 2021
Any hope of getting construction underway on Calgary’s Green Line LRT project has been dashed as city officials confirmed ground won’t be broken on the project this year as originally planned. Work on the first leg of the multi-billion-dollar project was…
Ontario supporting construction training in Hamilton
The Ontario government is investing $592,000 to help prepare 150 people in Hamilton for well-paying jobs in the construction sector, such as environmental engineers, surveyors, civil engineers and general managers to address the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Additionally, this support…