Construction must lead its innovation wave
Construction may be one of the first industries created by the human race, but an unprecedented wave of technological innovation means fundamental and profound change for the industry. Read more.
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Keystone XL pipeline construction approved by Trump administration
The Trump administration has issued a presidential permit to pipeline builder TransCanada to build the Keystone XL pipeline, ending years of delay for a project that has served as a flashpoint in the national debate about climate change. Read more.
Call for Nominations – Honourary Life Membership
Honourary Life Member – Call for Nominations Through designation of Honourary Life Membership, CANS wishes to honor individuals who, through their deeds and actions, have significantly contributed to the betterment of the Association and/or the industry and attainment of its goals and visions. Nominations are due by Monday, May 1, 2017. Please submit your nomination forms […]
Meet 2018 CCA Chair Chris McNally
Chris McNally is the 2017 chair of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and director of C & M McNally Engineering Corp. C&M McNally is a sewer and watermain tunnelling contractor started in 1979 in Hamilton, Ontario. Before co-founding the family rm, Chris worked for Bechtel and PCL Construction in a variety of di erent capacities. […]
Canadian Construction Sector is a Ready and Willing Partner on Innovation
Construction is the cornerstone of the Canadian economy. The industry generates over $100 billion in economic activity annually, representing roughly 9% of Canada’s private sector GDP. The sector employs 1.25 million workers from every community in Canada – roughly 7% of the nation’s workforce. The construction sector is responsible for over 40% of Canada’s greenhouse […]
Gearing up for the golden years: Active-adult housing readies for demand
The active-adult housing category is about to get even more active. As baby boomers age and many trade in their current properties for ones that better meet their needs today, homebuilders are responding with inventory meant just for them: single-family attached and detached homes in developments offering shared resources, access to retail and dining, nearby […]
‘If you build it, they will come’: Why convention center projects pay off
Securing a prime location used to be all convention center organizers needed to generate a steady stream of visitors. Today’s trade associations, professional organizations and any other group that has regular membership gatherings, however, are looking for more than just a meeting place, and convention centers around the country are pulling out all the stops […]
IN I-70 project to use slide-in bridge replacement
The active-adult housing category is about to get even more active. As baby boomers age and many trade in their current properties for ones that better meet their needs today, homebuilders are responding with inventory meant just for them: single-family attached and detached homes in developments offering shared resources, access to retail and dining, nearby […]
5 Ways Contractors Can Increase Margins
Construction today is not only about project managing, it’s about communicating – and mastering communication by selecting the right tools ultimately ensures projects come in on time, on budget and with a minimum of rework and warranty claims. This is where a cloud-based software can assist in achieving the best level of communication. From mobile […]
CCA on the Federal Budget – Read the Press Release
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) sees the federal government’s Budget 2017 announcement as a reiteration of previous commitments made to the renewal of Canada infrastructure. Read more.