Changing Scene

In 2020, the global COVID-19 pandemic changed how the BC construction industry does business. Companies had to adapt its practices to minimize the risk of transmission, in order to continue providing much needed economic support for the province.

Payment in the Construction Industry is a problem. This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project.

The demand for alternatives to conventional switches in commercial spaces is growing as employers look to reduce common touchpoints.

The Government of Canada has announced intent to introduce regulatory and legislative amendments to increase the number of weeks of benefits available for the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB), the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) and Employment Insurance (EI) regular benefits.

Nergica released the details of its annual calendar of events, specially concocted for the renewable energy industry while aiming to address the hottest topics in the sector.

Dimonoff and Amotus are proud to announce the merger of their entities under the same banner with the objective of offering a new range of tailor-made IoT products and services.

As an organization dedicated to empowering youth to explore careers in the skilled trades and technologies, Skills Ontario works to ensure that all Ontarians feel welcomed and included in these fields.

CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I contains many updates and changes that are potentially significant to electrical professionals.

 EWEL has announced the plan to move its Sherwood Park branch into a brand-new facility at #130 3001 Buckingham Drive, Sherwood Park, Alberta. Relocation has proceeded in staged phases since late summer 2020 and will conclude by late February 2021

E.B. Horsman & Son has named Roy Paris as Branch Manager, Burnaby effective February 1st, 2021.

With client feedback and COVID-19 related recovery indicators in mind, Technical Safety BC plans to implement a 2% general increase, effective May 17, 2021.

Gerrie Electric and TD Commercial Banking are pleased to host a virtual seminar on financial and cyber crimes with presentations from TD Commercial Banking, Halton Police Services Cyber Crimes Unit, Joe Apps Technology Support, and Gerrie Electric.

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) announced the recipients of their Awards of Excellence 2020 at a virtual event today, bringing together sector stakeholders from laptops and screens across the country.

Emerson has announced Chief Executive Officer David N. Farr will retire on Feb. 5. Lal Karsanbhai, who has served as executive president of the company’s Automation Solutions business since 2018, will become the new CEO of Emerson and join the board of directors.

The Ontario Construction Secretariat will be hosting its 21st Annual State of the Industry & Outlook Conference on Thursday, March 4th, 2021.

The Canadian government is making targeted investments, so that key groups facing barriers—like women, newcomers, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and Black and racialized Canadians—can better find work in the skilled trades through projects led by unions and their partner organizations.