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Mollenhauer, Ferreira talk industry successes and challenges during TCA Members’ Day
The Toronto Construction Association (TCA) recently hosted its annual Members’ Day and in addition to being an interactive day to showcase products and services, it was also an opportunity to talk about the challenges facing the industry.
The 29th annual event was held at the TCA’s office in Richmond Hill, Ont. and John Mollenhauer, president of the TCA, said he was delighted with the turnout.
“The building was full all day and the feedback was excellent,” he told the Daily Commercial News.
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New guide gives construction employers a blueprint to build positive workplace culture
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) has released a best practice guide with tips and strategies to help build a more positive workplace culture on construction sites, improve satisfaction of employees and boost productivity.
“Construction employers and other industry stakeholders have a moral obligation to cultivate a positive and collaborative workplace culture as well as a legal responsibility to safeguard workers from acts of racism, harassment and violence in the workplace,” explained RESCON president Richard Lyall.
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Construction workforce drops 11 thousand jobs
Employment in Canada’s construction sector fell by more than 11,000 positions in April, reports Statistics Canada in its latest Labour Force Survey. Despite the drop from March, Canada’s overall employment picture grew for the month, with the economy gaining 90,000 workers, a rise of 0.4 per cent from March. The general unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.1 per cent, and the employment rate also held steady at 61.4 per cent, following six consecutive monthly declines. According to the seasonally adjusted figures used by Statistics Canada in its report, the construction sector had 1,589,800 workers in April, down from the 1,600,900 employed in March, and off from April of last year by 5,100 positions.
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WSP Global's acquisition hunt isn't over after ‘consolidation’ phase: CEO
WSP Global expects to continue an acquisition spree this year after snapping up several more companies in the first three months of the year.
Since mid-March, the engineering firm has bought four consulting outfits in four countries — Canada, Finland, Spain and the United States — adding more than 800 employees to its roster.
The purchases follow five other acquisitions since September 2022, when WSP absorbed U.K.-based John Wood Group’s environment and infrastructure business for US$1.81-billion.
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Construction starts on new Lower Don Bridge for Ontario Line subway
Metrolinx announced that major construction has started on the new Lower Don Bridge that will carry Ontario Line trains across the Don River between the Corktown and Riverside communities.
In 2023, construction crews cleared the area, relocated a watermain that went beneath the railway, and shifted the existing train tracks. This work was completed to prepare the site for the start of bridge construction.
The tracks needed to be shifted because the Ontario Line will run alongside GO Trains in the shared rail corridor in the area. Shifting the tracks makes it possible for continued GO service during Ontario Line construction and makes space for new Ontario Line tracks.
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Developing AI building operation solutions amid a maze of green certifications
Market expectations and government regulations are increasingly high when it comes to a building’s “resilience” and carbon footprint, both operationally and in terms of embodied carbon. Recently-approved requirements issued by the European Union now say new buildings must be emission-free by 2030, followed by all building stock by 2050. Environmental statements, as part of ESG corporate policies, are becoming mandatory in many jurisdictions. Green building certifications that are recognizable and appealing to investors, financiers and ultimately by occupants are also a popular strategy for project owners and designers hoping to achieve environmental respectability.
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Not a simple switch: Building a greener future will cause labour pressures across Canada
It’s no secret construction’s labour force is already strained, but a new report from BuildForce Canada is shedding light on some major demands that are going to be placed on the industry as Canada attempts to move towards greener practices. A key takeaway of the report, Building a Greener Future: Estimating the impact on construction labour demands from transitioning buildings in Canada away from fossil fuels, is that heating and refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics need to see some very significant growth to enable the industry to meet green targets, very close to 400 per cent.
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EllisDon promotes three employees to senior leadership roles in Eastern Canada
Three EllisDon employees have been promoted to senior leadership roles within Eastern Canada.
Wayne Ferguson will be promoted to the role of senior vice-president, construction, buildings, encompassing Ottawa, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada regions; Mike Armstrong will assume the role of vice-president and area manager for Ottawa, and Brad Cyr will be promoted to vice-president and area manager for Quebec, the company said in statement on Wednesday.
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