Dispute resolution and adjudication are a major part of Ontario’s Construction Lien Act Review process and were a key topic of discussion by a panel of experts at an educational session entitled Proposed Changes to the Construction Lien Act: Implications for the Industry, hosted by Gowling WLG recently. Read more
Bill S-224, the Canada Prompt Payment Act, has passed second reading in the senate, a Nov. 28 release from Manitoba Senator Don Plett indicates. Read more
The trucking industry is transporting goods more easily and efficiently thanks to a new co-operative agreement between Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Read more.
“It is positive in a number of ways,” said CCA chair Gilbert Brulotte. “The government has shown its vision in terms of looking ahead and trying to balance what’s right for the economy and what is best for the environment. I think they looked at the projects on their own merit.” He noted that some criticism of oil development isn’t always fair as oil is used for much more than just fuel. Read more
President-elect Donald Trump’s $1 trillion proposal references provisions that could prevent Canadian companies from providing materials for U.S. infrastructure. Read more.
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In late November 2016, two of British Columbia’s local construction associations will host sessions called Construction Innovation Bootcamp, they are the first of their kind to be offered in Canada, according to organizers. Read more
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development also warned that protectionist trade rules could harm global growth. Read more.
Lean Construction Institute of Canada’s (LCI-C) conference and training day will take place May 3 – 5, 2017 in Toronto. This year’s conference theme is “Hitting the Target – Building a Lean Culture”. Lean principles are rapidly demonstrating their ability to deliver value, enhance productivity, and ultimately help stakeholders “hit the target” in the design and construction of projects across the Canadian building industry. LCI-C is dedicated to sharing and promoting lean construction principles in all aspects of building, including new approaches to planning and control, the use of cross-functional teams, the utilization of modeling in project definition and design, and new tools for production workflow in construction. Read more
A Vancouver corporate training consultant says watching flat screen televisions, computer screens, smart phones and other electronic devices that emit blue light can impair our ability to get a good night’s sleep. Read more