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Nova Scotia construction faces labour crunch as residential demand surges
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA surge in residential building activity is expected to drive a 21 per cent increase in construction employment in Nova Scotia by …
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Ottawa earmarks $52 million to tackle healthcare, construction labour gaps with skilled newcomers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOttawa is putting up to $52 million into 16 projects aimed at helping skilled newcomers secure jobs in Canada’s healthcare and construction …
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Awards and CompetitionsWorkplace Safety & OHS
PCL Construction recognized for safety and sustainability leadership by CCA
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPCL Construction has been recognized for its commitment to workplace safety and environmental sustainability, earning two national awards from the Canadian Construction …
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FeaturedLabour Shortages
Rise of the robots: Some homebuilders turning to automation to bridge labour shortage
By Sammy Hudes At a housing construction site in Gananoque, Ont., Val spends nearly two months laying concrete, used to build 26 stacked …
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Coroner’s inquest calls for stronger construction safety measures following death of worker in Fredericton
A coroner’s inquest into the death of a Fredericton construction worker has resulted in several recommendations aimed at improving workplace safety in …
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Industry NewsWorkplace Safety Products
New alert system from OnStation warns drivers of road workers ahead
A new technology launching next month will provide real-time alerts to drivers when road workers are present, aiming to reduce injuries and …
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New program aims to boost recruitment, retention of women in construction
A new initiative is aiming to expand career opportunities for women in the construction industry and improve retention rates in a sector …
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Global HR PracticesLabour Shortages
U.S. construction industry must hire 439,000 workers to meet 2025 demand, ABC says
The U.S. construction industry will need to attract 439,000 new workers in 2025 to keep pace with demand for construction services, according …
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Employment LawFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
New Brunswick court upholds conviction, jail time for supervisor in death of 18-year-old construction worker
The New Brunswick Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of a construction site supervisor for criminal negligence causing the death of …