Apprenticeship Procurement Project
/in front, news/by Alison ClackThe Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, in partnership with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal and the Construction Association of Nova Scotia, is introducing requirements where contractors bidding on provincially-funded construction projects must be engaged in the Apprenticeship Program. As an initial step, a pilot project involving new school construction projects was launched in January […]
Managing megaprojects: How joint ventures help companies share the risk and reward
/in front, news/by Alison ClackExperts agree that as long as construction costs continue to rise, the trend toward more JV contracts will also grow. Read more
Manager in fatal scaffolding collapse sentenced to 3½ years
/in front, news/by Alison ClackDuring sentencing on Monday, Judge Ian MacDonnell said he needed to impose a “significant term” on Kazenelson to make it clear to others that they have a “serious obligation” to ensure the safety of workers. Read more
Construction technologies to adopt in 2016
/in front, news/by Alison ClackJanuary is a good time for businesses to take stock of their operations and evaluate how to work more efficiently, and more profitably, in the coming year. For those in the construction industry, advancements in technology will continue to play a big role. Read more