Researchers call for storm resistant measures in provincial building codes
Aug., 9, 2023 – As severe weather events such as tornadoes and derechos occur more often, researchers are calling for … Read more
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Durham College and Blue Door partner on carpentry training program
Aug., 3, 2023 – Durham College (DC) has partnered with Blue Door for a collaboration aimed at “at impacting social … Read more
Study finds workers who use cannabis after work at no greater risk of injury
Aug., 3, 2023 – A study published by the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) suggests workers who use cannabis … Read more
Canada Digital Adoption Plan: Stream II overview
If you are a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Canada, you may be eligible for the Canada Digital Adoption … Read more
WCB Nova Scotia welcomes Karen Adams as CEO
Photo courtesy of WCB Nova Scotia. Aug., 2, 2023 – Karen Adams will be the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova … Read more
Wolseley Canada welcomes Alex Nahvi as Ontario GM
Aug. 1, 2023 – Wolseley Canada has appointed Alex Nahvi as the new general manager for Ontario. Nahvi will assume … Read more
Skills Ontario receives over $5-million in funding for additional mobile learning units
July 26, 2023 – The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development announced $5.4 million in funding for the … Read more
CHBA calls on federal government to counter effects of rising interest rates
July 27, 2023 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is calling on the federal government to implement policies to … Read more
OCS reports increase in employment, permit value for May
July 27, 2023 – The Ontario Construction Secretariat released their update on employment and permits in the construction sector for … Read more
WorkSafeBC releases resources on heat stress management for outdoor workers
July 27, 2023 – Just in time for the peak of summer construction season, WorkSafeBC has released a collection of … Read more
Milwaukee’s fully pneumatic-replacement finish nailer
Milwaukee Tool’s latest generation of cordless finish nailers grows with the addition of their M18 FUEL™ 16 Gauge Straight Finish … Read more
Why contractor-worker communication is key to maintaining safety
What is the main skill successful construction contractors need to have today? Project management perhaps? Practical skills like bricklaying or … Read more