skilled labour
Construction Business
Alberta Trades Discovery Centre opens this fall
The Government of Alberta is launching the Alberta Trades Discovery Centre in Calgary, offering students hands-on exposure.
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
Construction in B.C. shows signs of slowing
After years of strong construction in B.C., BuildForce's outlook calls for moderate growth in residential activity.
Construction Business
VRCA’s Bring Trades to School inspiring students
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) is celebrating the ongoing success of its Bring Trades to School (BTS) program.
Construction Business
CRCA partners with Talent Beyond Boundaries
CRCA has formed a strategic partnership with Talent Beyond Boundaries to expand labour pool access.
Construction Business
Beedie launches BUILD scholarship trades fund
Beedie Luminaries is launching a new $5.5 million trades-focused scholarship program (BUILD) for students pursuing skilled trades.
Construction Business
Alberta investing in more apprenticeship seats
Alberta is planning to invest $24 million per year over the next three years to create 3,200 apprenticeship seats.
Construction Business
CCA supports federal immigration plan
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has issued a statement supporting the federal government’s new immigration plan.
Construction Business
B.C. invests $5M for improved skilled trades access
A $5-million provincial investment by the B.C. government is aimed at improving skilled trades access.
Construction Business
Goal set for Alberta construction scholarships
A $15 million investment campaign has been announced to fund scholarships for careers in Alberta’s construction industry.
Construction Business
Women in trades: the challenge of change
Change is not easy. And women entering the male dominated construction industry know that better than most, representing 4.5 per cent of the skilled trades.
Construction Business
Construction labour force recruitment critical
Between 2019 and 2021, a significant amount of competing large-scale, multi-billion dollar projects are expected to commence in British Columbia. Construction demand is growing faster than
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Attracting young people to skilled trades
The construction industry has to recruit and retain young people for skilled trade jobs as a wave of retirements looms.
