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Statistics Canada released a new analysis of the construction industry's employment numbers. According to the recent analysis, in addition to zoning, fees, permits, cost of materials and other challenges involved in getting shovels in the ground to meet the demand for housing, having enough labour to build it all and the cost of wages is a common concern.
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The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) invites code users, the Codes community, and the public to participate in the winter 2024 public review of proposed changes to the 2020 editions of the National Model Codes. The proposed changes included in this public review address the following topics in the National Building Code of Canada, the National Fire Code of Canada, the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings, and the National Plumbing Code of Canada.
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The Manitoba government has appointed Tanya Palson, executive director of the Manitoba Building Trades, as the new chair of the Manitoba Apprenticeship Board. Minister Jamie Moses noted these appointments are part of the Manitoba government’s efforts to refocus on the development of frontline jobs and skills that build the province’s economic development.
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Hello again to everyone doing home renovations and custom homebuilding in Canada. Patrick Flannery here, once again back as editor of the mighty Canadian Contractor magazine. Apologies if things have been a bit quiet...I'm getting back up to speed after taking over for Kaitlin Secord, who has moved on to an awesome new opportunity.
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When Henri Belisle, President of Burnaby, B.C.-based TQ Construction made that remark he was reflecting on his firm’s presence in Vancouver’s renovation market – first under the guidance of his father Ralph Belisle who founded the company in the spare bedroom of the family home in 1989.
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When it comes to tackling the housing supply and affordability crisis, we have a very tall mountain to climb. It is critical that we get our act together – and quickly. To move the needle here in Canada, we must find ways to get shovels in the ground quicker – for all types of housing. One way to do that is to streamline and digitize the development approvals process. Digitization would speed up the process. It would also reduce the cost of construction. By Richard Lyall.
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It is important to understand that national housing starts in 2023 are not high relative to Canada’s population. In 1976, our population was about 23 million with housing starts of 273,000. In 2023 our population is 40 million with starts of 240,000. Relative to the populations, that’s a 41 per cent difference in new housing. Government hasn’t the resources nor the ability to have any real impact on supply by building homes. Instead, they should cap new fees and regulations, get out of the way, and let the private sector fix the housing debacle created by government. By Casey Edge.
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Vice-Chair Jack Slaughter of the Ontario Labour Relations Board and Jeremy Ambraska, employment and labour lawyer with Sherrard Kuzz (Coos) LLP join this episode of the Hammer to discuss the aging workforce, apprenticeships and training within the construction sector. Vice Chair Slaughter and Ambraska engage in conversation with editor, Kaitlin Secord, about mentorship and knowledge transfer, the importance of diversity and inclusion, how to the construction industry’s status among prospective journeypersons and the importance of being a progressive employer.
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Liz Kovach, President of the Western Retail Lumber Association Inc., joins this special episode of The Hammer to discuss the association’s Let’s GO Build Program and their take on the recent labour market study. WRLA is a member-based organization that connects and educates the building supply industry in Western Canada to facilitate the growth of member businesses. Their Let’s Go Build program aims to enhance job opportunities and attract new talent in the lumber, building materials and hardgoods industry. Listen as Kovach and Canadian Contractor editor Kaitlin Secord discuss the future of the construction sector.
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Canadian Contractor is hosting its 2nd Annual Golf Day at Royal Stouffville Golf Course on June 6, 2024. The day will be filled with great networking opportunities, friendly competition, loads of prizes, and lots of great food and beverages.
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Jaywal Mechanical, located in Bolton, Ont., are looking for an experienced gas fitter technician to support maintenance, trouble shooting, and installations of hvac systems.
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Brent Jansen Plumbing, located in Victoria, B.C., is seeking a plumber with a Journeyman certification.
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Bruce Power, located in Tiverton, Ont., is seeking a construction manager who will be responsible for overall strategic and operational responsibility in providing safe, reliable and effective construction services for MCR.
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M2K Construction Ltd., located in Vancouver, are seeking skilled labourers with sound knowledge of construction and practical experience.
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