Bill S-224 Passes Second Reading In the Senate

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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

Inter-provincial Agreement Removes Barriers for Trucking

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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.

National Industry Leaders Applaud Trudeau’s Pipeline Vision

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“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

Buy America provisions in Trump’s infrastructure plan could disrupt US-Canada trade relations

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President-elect Donald Trump’s $1 trillion proposal references provisions that could prevent Canadian companies from providing materials for U.S. infrastructure. Read more.

eBook: Drones in Construction

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Thinking about adding drones to your construction site? You have a lot to consider: safety, drone investments, regulatory requirements and more. Download the complete guide to launching your program.

Innovation Bootcamps for B.C. Contractors Set to Roll Out

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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

Agency calls for massive infrastructure spending to boost global economy

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The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development also warned that protectionist trade rules could harm global growth. Read more.

“Hitting the Target – Building a Lean Culture” Conference May 4 – 5; Registration to Open January 16

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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

Proper Sleep Integral to Construction Worker Productivity

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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

5 Things the Next Generation of Construction Leaders Wants You to Know

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Over the last seven weeks, Construction Dive has spoken with 10 young professionals from their early 20s to their early 40s about their goals for a career in construction. These individuals represent many — but certainly not all — of the different roles, backgrounds and experiences at work in the field today. Read more