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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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