Construction job openings hit an unprecedented high in March with 81,900 vacancies, according to Statistics Canada.

The construction industry has to recruit and retain young people for skilled trade jobs as a wave of retirements looms.

With the construction projects becoming more complex, people will not only need strong trade skills but be adaptable to modern technology.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) broke ground on a number of capital construction projects, part of YVR’s $9.1 billion multi-year expansion plans.