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News Round Up – September 28, 2020 by Construction Links Network
Welcome to this week’s edition of the News Round Up published by Construction Links Network. Top news stories include Statistics Canada reporting that July building construction investment was up thanks to the residential sector. Also, the Canadian Construction Association announced the…
College of Carpenters going extra mile to keep classes open during pandemic
A shortage of skilled trades workers has long been a drag on the Canadian economy, but at least one trade school is doing everything in its power to ensure students are able to continue to learn and prepare to enter the…
ACSA Reaches 100,000th Signup Milestone for CSTS 2020
The Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) is pleased to announce that 100,000 people in Alberta and beyond have signed up for its newly refreshed Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) 2020. “Reaching this milestone is tremendous. We surpassed all expectations,” said ACSA…
Use isolation money for southern construction workers as incentive to hire Inuit employees in Nunavut
The $14,400 required to pay for each of thousands of southern construction workers to go through isolation before entering Nunavut would be better spent on recruitment bonuses – even of $10,000 – to entice Nunavummiut workers to fill construction jobs, says…
Two more nooses found at construction site in Toronto
Two more nooses were found at a construction site at Michael Garron Hospital on Thursday, prompting its president and CEO to release a statement expressing her shock and anger at what she says is clearly “a systematic problem.” There have been…
Bioregional endorses action plan for transformative development in Guelph
The landmark Baker District development by the City of Guelph and Windmill Developments has become only the second development in Canada and the third in North America to receive international endorsement under the One Planet Living sustainability framework. The mixed-use development…
Congratulations to Planet Underground on another successful “Roundtable Live”
The Utility Expo congratulates the Planet Underground team on another successful Roundtable Live! as it welcomes next year’s event to The Utility Expo in Louisville. “The Roundtable Live! is such a smart event for utility contractors to learn from each other,”…
CEO becomes ACEC-Ontario and announces 2020 Board of Directors
Consulting Engineers of Ontario held its first online annual general meeting and announced historic changes to the association. The membership confirmed the association’s name change to become the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Ontario (ACEC-Ontario). In addition, the 2020 Board…
Statement by the Canadian Construction Association on the Speech from the Throne
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) was pleased to hear commitments by the federal government to invest in infrastructure and skilled training, secure jobs and support small and medium-sized businesses. The extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy until next summer and…
Ottawa soliciting proposals for redesign of embassy in Beijing
Even amid frosty relations with China, Ottawa is looking to make a big “medium- to long-term investment” in its Beijing embassy to relieve “growth pressure” on the mission, according to a request for proposals posted by the federal government. Ottawa is…
VIU exceeds fundraising goal for Imagine VIU campaign
From new equipment to learn on, to increased research opportunities, to dozens of new student scholarships, awards and bursaries – the impact of the Imagine VIU campaign has expanded beyond its initial goal of equipping and completing three new buildings on…
SAMM Developments breaks ground at Regal Plaza Corporate Centre
SAMM Developments has broken ground on Regal Plaza Corporate Centre, a new $104 million, 335,650 square foot mixed-use business complex at 600 Dixon Rd. (at Martin Grove Rd.) in Toronto, Canada. Completion is slated for Spring 2023. Next to the existing Holiday…
City of Prince Albert selects architectural firms to design new recreation centre
A Saskatoon architectural firm, in partnership with a Toronto-based firm will create the design for Prince Albert’s new $60-million arena and aquatic recreation complex. At Monday night’s meeting, Prince Albert city council approved awarding the tender for the detailed design of…
IAPMO renews participation in U.S. EPA MOU on Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) today renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to collaborate on improving the overall performance and management of decentralized wastewater treatment systems. IAPMO originally joined…
Saskatchewan construction industry appeals to MLA candidates ahead of election
Saskatchewan’s construction industry needs help, and the Saskatchewan Construction Association (SKCA) is calling on MLAs to consider its proposals in the upcoming election. SKCA president and CEO Mark Cooper laid out what the construction industry needs from the province on Monday morning.…
