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BC Construction Association releases fall 2022 statistics report

By:Building .caPosted: Nov 1st, 2022In: ConstructionNews

According to statistics reported in the Fall 2022 BC Construction Association (BCCA) Industry Stat Pack, investment in the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) construction sectors is down 10.9 per cent since February 2020, while the[...]

Labour Supply Still Top Issue in BC’s Construction Industry: BCCA Survey

By:Building .caPosted: Apr 20th, 2022In: ConstructionNews

The annual BC Construction Association (BCCA) Industry Survey highlight the key issues facing employers and workers during a period of heightened construction activity. According to the survey, the industry is experiencing a 79 per cent[...]

B.C. expands program aimed at preventing overdose deaths in construction

By:Building .caPosted: Jan 15th, 2022In: ConstructionNews

VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is providing a $1-million grant to expand access to resources aimed at preventing overdose deaths in the construction industry. Sheila Malcolmson, the minister of mental health and addictions, said[...]

Statistics Canada releases Investment in Building Construction data for September

By:Building .caPosted: Dec 14th, 2021In: ConstructionNews

According to Statistics Canada’s Investment in Building Construction data for September, third-quarter ICI investment in Ontario amounted to $4.47 billion, down 8.7 per cent over Q3 2020, but up slightly (+3.1 per cent) over Q2[...]

Ontario makes additional investment to promote skilled trades to young people

By:Building .caPosted: Nov 29th, 2021In: ConstructionNews

Ontario has announced an investment of $90 million over three years to further promote the skilled trades to young people. This investment responds to the Apprenticeship Youth Advisors report, which includes several recommendations to help[...]