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
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
Skilled Trades Ontario to launch certificates of qualification, wallet cards for skilled trades professionals
July 24, 2023 – Skilled Trades Ontario will begin issuing over 17,500 certificates of qualification and more than 200,000 wallet … Read more
DE&I: are you talking the talk or are you walking the walk?
It’s easy to talk about the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the construction industry. But the reality … Read more