Construction
Top construction trends in 2024
As we kick off 2024, this is a critical time for the construction industry, with new challenges and also opportunities for companies to be nimble
Protecting contractors from asbestos
Asbestos abatement contractors who operate in B.C. must be licensed by Jan. 1, 2024.
Raising the bar on construction safety
Decades of learning from mistakes and leveraging new technology, tools and reporting means construction workers are safer now than ever before.
Retrofits: an overdue climate solution
Building retrofits are needed to adapt to the climate change challenges.
Building better requires connected job sites
Canadian construction companies need to take advantage of technology to make projects as efficient and fast as possible.
Sharing Construction Safety Resources
The Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations is an united umbrella organization that facilitates resources and information.
Setting carbon metrics to achieve climate goals
Setting carbon metrics in future codes and standards is key to fully address meaningful reductions to achieve climate goals.
Large building retrofits key to decarbonization
Achieving ambitious decarbonization targets will require the industry to accelerate deep carbon retrofits on the existing building stock across Canada.
Digital technology key to labour shortage
The acute skilled labour shortage is impacting construction companies ability to bid on projects and meet project deadlines.
Prefabrication: tremendous opportunities
Prefabrication offers many advantages to build more efficiently, helping to address challenges the construction industry is facing.
Construction resilient in face of challenges
The construction industry continues to prove its resiliency despite contractors facing a myriad of challenges and enormous pressure to maintain profitability.
Tools for effective project management
Data analytics are effective tools, proving highly valuable for the construction industry.
Building a better construction industry
Technology has been the catalyst for significant advancement in the construction industry and can remove barriers and promote inclusivity.
Falls remain the most serious construction injury
Along with slips and trips, falls are some of the most common causes of workplace injuries and fatalities in the construction industry.
Construction faces uncertain labour market
With strong construction activity across all sectors, companies are struggling to meet demand with the uncertain labour market.
Energy sector workforce evolves and expands
Energy efficiency is projected to create more jobs and assume a larger share of energy sector economic activity in step with a heightened focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
8 essentials for worker safety
AFFLINK's Safety Supply Checklist outlines eight essentials for facility managers and workers.