labour shortage
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Is absenteeism an issue for your cleaning company?
With today’s labour shortages, absenteeism and retention are top of mind for many employers, including cleaning companies. Along with decreasing operational efficiency, absenteeism can also
Construction Business
LEAP Conference builds momentum for women
A sold-out crowd of 375 construction professionals gathered on March 6 for LEAP: Women in Construction, hosted by VRCA and CCW.
Construction Business
Calgary boom means increased pressure for trades
CCA estimates at least $20 billion in major commercial projects are expected over the next three to five years.
Construction Business
Construction labour shortage increasing costs
Labour shortages in the residential construction sector are contributing to the rising cost of housing and increasing insurance claims costs.
Construction Business
VRCA brings trades to schools to tackle shortage
VRCA is holding its Bring Trades to Schools Trade Fair on October 10 in partnership with Home Depot to promote construction.
Construction Business
B.C. contractors report severe labour shortage
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association’s annual Wage and Benefits Survey reveal a severe labour shortage.
Construction Business
BCCA launches campaign for fall election
The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has launched a new campaign to inform voters about the fall election.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Impact of labour shortage on housing construction
A new report from Desjardins points to the ongoing labour shortage in the construction industry as the primary constraint holding back new housing starts.
Construction Business
B.C. associations want a construction minister
As B.C. prepares for a fall election, the VRCA and the BCCA are proposing a bold new provincial cabinet role: the Minister of Construction.
Construction Business
Paving the road to the future
With major infrastructure projects scheduled, there’s never been a better time to consider a career in road building.
Construction Business
Alberta invests in trade interest at Telus Spark
The Alberta government is investing almost $900,000 in funding to the TELUS Spark Science Centre in Calgary.
Construction Business
Building skilled trades career awareness
A shortage of skilled trades workers means the construction industry needs take a multi-faceted approach.
Construction Business
Construction of new food and wine centre begins
Construction will begin this summer on the new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism on Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus.
Construction Business
BCCA launches online construction job board
BCCA has launched Builders Life TalentCentral, a new online job board which allows job seekers to be efficiently matched with employers.
Construction Business
Using AI to address the labour gap
AI has the potential to address the construction labour gap by automating tasks and streamlining projects.
Construction Business
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
Construction Business
Construction optimism high for 2024 in B.C.
Despite economic uncertainty both domestic and international, there is optimism in B.C.'s construction sector.
