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Using concrete to store carbon as Canada transitions to net-zero

On April 13, the Pembina Institute released a report on the need for Canada to use carbon dioxide removal along with emission reduction to hit net-zero target by 2050.

Canada's first 3D printed home

Huntsman Building Solutions, Nidus3D, Great Northern Insulation, and Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex have recently completed the first 3D printed homes in Canada.

Alberta’s construction sector poised for a near-term peak before employment demands ease to 2032

BuildForce Canada released its 2023–2032 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report for Alberta. The outlook calls for construction employment to remain unchanged in 2023, before experiencing a series of contractions through at least 2026 as the residential-construction sector experiences a series of setbacks, with demand for new housing declining.

B.C. skills plan looks to future jobs, changing economy, includes $3,500 grant

British Columbia residents looking to upgrade their skills for future jobs will be eligible for a grant of up to $3,500 starting this fall.

 
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The Hammer Episode #30:The Future of Apprenticeship – Robert Bronk, Ontario Construction Secretariat

Robert Bronk is CEO of the Ontario Construction Secretariat, an agency that acts as a forum for construction contractors and construction unions to work together. In this episode, he talks about the new Ontario initiatives; how our apprenticeship system is viewed around the world; what is working and not working; how the education system has let skilled trades languish; and the intersection between apprenticeship and unionization. » Listen now...

The Hammer Episode #33: Managing Expectations – Steve Ryan, MMI Professional Services

Canadian Contractor author of the Ryan Report, Steve Ryan, joins The Hammer to share his thoughts on inflation, interest rates, housing prices and labour…all the big economic topics challenging us all. Why are expectations worse than inflation itself? Why do the prices of houses go down as the prices of everything else rise? Will workers be asking for more in the months ahead? Is there a recession on the horizon? Ryan delves into all that and more from his perspective as a long-time business consultant to Canadian construction company owners. » Listen now...

 
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Carpenter/Lead Carpenter/Site Supervisor

Bright design Build is a residential construction business located in Toronto. They are seeking carpenters, lead carpenters, and site supervisors with extensive skills and experience in the residential construction industry. » Apply now

Restoration Workers

Edge Group is a full-service general contracting and building restoration company located in Woodbridge, Ont. They are seeking skilled labourers to work on masonry and stonework repairs, exterior wall repairs, and more. » Apply now

Skilled Labour

Casey Concrete Ltd., located in Hardwood Lands, N.S., is seeking a skilled labourer to work in their precast concrete division. » Apply now

Restoration Technician/ Skilled Labourer

WINMAR, located in Kitchener, Ont., provides emergency and reconstruction services to homes, businesses, industrial and institutional properties. They are seeking a Restoration Technician/ Skilled Labourer to join their team. » Apply now