Tag Archives: Construction

2016 Salary Survey: Survey says?

Every year, we reach out to the readers of Construction Canada and ask them about their thoughts on the country’s construction industry. The magazine reaches all sorts of design/construction experts across the nation, but it is also the official publication of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), a multidisciplinary group committed to the ongoing development and delivery of quality education programs and services for the betterment of the construction community.

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Canadian study finds unionized construction firms see fewer serious injuries

The Institute for Work and Health (IWH) released the results of its study that suggests there are fewer injuries requiring workers’ compensation at unionized construction firms. The results of “Protecting Construction Worker Health and Safety in Ontario, Canada: Identifying a Union Safety Effect” were based on 5797 unionized and 38,626 non-unionized construction companies in Ontario.

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CISC to host annual Steel Day nationwide

The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) is hosting Steel Day on September 18 to showcase the versatility, performance, and sustainability of steel across Canada. Across the country, steel mills, fabricators, suppliers, distributors, consultants, and others will open their facilities, job sites, and offices to provide tours and presentations about their operations, products, services, and projects on Steel Day.

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Buildex conference returns to Vancouver

Buildex, a two-day tradeshow and conference for the construction, renovation, architecture, interior design, and property management industries, is returning to Vancouver this year. From February 25 to 26, the annual conference held at the Vancouver Convention Centre West expects more than 13,500 attendees. It offers a ‘build-your-own’ conference schedule as each session is individually priced; there will also be more than 600 exhibits, and 50 educational seminars.

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