Paradoxically, Virtual Reality (VR) technologies are still lagging behind the visions that people have for their use. However, VR has already demonstrated its capacity to change the ways we design, make decisions about, and produce built environments. Read more.
Todd Evans, a principal economist with EDC Economics, Mark Casaletto, the president of ConstructConnect Canada, and Buildforce Canada economist Bob Collins all gave their views on the future of the Canadian construction economy at the International & Construction Economic Situation and Outlook session held March 21 at the Canadian Construction Association’s annual conference in Mexico. Read more.
Warren Everson of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Electricity Association CEO Sergio Marchi, Mining Association of Canada vice-president of economic and northern affairs Brendan Marshall and Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) CEO Tim McMillan all participated in the “The future of energy and natural resource development in Canada” panel on March 22 at the Canadian Construction Association’s annual conference in Mexico. Read more.
It’s no secret U.S. President Donald Trump’s Buy America plan could be costly for Canada’s construction industry, but how various levels of government react closer to home may also be cause for concern. Read more.
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.
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.
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 to Karol A. Morrison by email kmorrison@cans.ns.ca
For more information, including Guidelines, click here: Honourary-Life-Membership-Nomination-Form
Sincerely,
Duncan Williams
President, Construction Association of Nova Scotia
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. A mining engineer by training, Chris is a graduate of Queens University. Read more.
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 gas emissions and utilizes over 50% of our natural resources. Read more.
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 transit and services like maintenance. Read more.