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BC Organization takes bold step to cut plastic in construction with new initiative
January 14, 2025
Light House’s new initiative helps construction companies reduce plastic waste by upcycling it into reusable materials.

Breaking barriers: Checkr’s apprenticeship program opens doors in construction
January 10, 2025
Checkr’s apprenticeship program connects workers with criminal records to opportunities in construction to address labor shortages.

Ontario’s Sixth Working for Workers Act: A game-changer for workplace rights
January 10, 2025
Ontario’s Sixth Working for Workers Act aims to enhance workplace rights, improve safety, and address industry challenges

Canadian perceptions of the skilled trades improving
January 7, 2025
Over half of Canadians think more highly of the skilled trades, while over 75% would encourage their children to become skilled tradespeople.

Nexamp named Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) employer in Illinois by the U.S. DOL
January 3, 2025
Nexamp’s Chicago expansion prompted the DOL to name it a RAP employer after it committed to investing over $2 billion in the state.

East Park brings new green space and community features to Vancouver’s False Creek
December 31, 2024
The East Park project will bring a 1.2-hectare green space to False Creek, featuring waterfront paths and community-driven amenities.

Trump’s deportation plans could undermine U.S. construction
December 30, 2024
Trump’s proposed deportation of undocumented workers threatens to disrupt the U.S. construction industry with labor cuts.

Pittsburgh welcomes new entertainment projects worth over $800M
December 27, 2024
Pittsburgh welcomes a new sustainable mixed-use development and Live Nation music venue, totaling over $800M.

68% of Gen Z commits to skilled trades: A study by DEWALT
December 24, 2024
DEWALT’s study reveals that 68% of Gen Z plans to pursue a career in skilled trades, highlighting their impact on the industry’s future.

CSU breaks ground on $150M ATLAS building to advance science and technology
December 20, 2024
CSU’s $150M ATLAS facility is a state-of-the-art research hub for lasers, energy, and medicine, built by McCarthy Building Companies.