Ontario and Alberta address the skilled trades labour shortage – Canadian Contractor news for July 12, 2024
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Ontario and Alberta establish a partnership to address the skilled trades labour shortage

Ontario’s Labour Minister, David Piccini, and Alberta’s Minister of Advanced Education, Rajan Sawhney, have agreed to work together to address the skilled trades labour shortage in their provinces.


Apogee celebrates its 75th anniversary

Apogee Enterprises Inc., celebrates its 75th anniversary across its locations and brands. Founded as the Harmon Glass Company on July 12, 1949, the company began with a single shop in Minneapolis, Minn.


IKO unveils commercial website for North America market

IKO has launched a newly designed website for IKO Commercial. This launch underscores IKO’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, with users at the forefront of all efforts. “We are thrilled to introduce the new IKO Commercial website,” said Akif Amin, senior vice president of commercial sales (North America) at IKO.


RLB Construction releases North America cost report for Q2

Rider Levett Bucknall Construction’s (RLB) quarterly cost report has been released for North America’s Q2 2024, specifically Toronto, Ont., and Calgary, Alta. Alberta In Q1 2024, there were 12,767 more workers in the industry in Alberta, compared to Q1 2023.


 
 
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Contractors feel the pressure, as the push for net-zero gets tough

By 2030 the Canadian government intends to reduce emissions by 40 per cent and be net-zero by 2050. The ambitious goal is a part of the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, which is Canada’s guide to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). With only six years left for Canada to meet its goal, many residential contractors are feeling the pressure to catch up with commercial developers. All the while, industry experts are urging contractors to make better progress. » Read more...
 
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Its time to update the code: Lyall

Times are changing quickly in the residential construction world due to advances in building technology. The regulations that govern the industry must also be tweaked to reflect this new reality. The battle over the number of stairwells that are needed in mid-rise residential buildings is a case in point. » Read More...
 
 
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The Hammer Episode #46: Doing Politics Through the Building Code – Dave Henderson, RESCON

Dave Henderson, senior technical services manager for the Residential Construction Council of Ontario, is concerned about the increasing complexity of building codes. He goes over at least six major changes that are proposed for the 2025 National Building Code update, each of which will add significant costs to new homes and renovations requiring permits. » Listen now!

 
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