Redefining labour shortage It’s the tried-and-true Catch-22: you need a job in order to get experience, but you need experience in order to get a job. The one-step-forward-two-steps-backward tango for an entry-level job hunter can feel incrementally personal. However, when the industry of interest boasts ‘help wanted’ across every headline… Read More
Canada’s construction labour shortage is no secret. Neither is it anything new. Well before the pandemic, employers across the industry found it difficult to fill their ranks in light of increased activity, industry misconceptions, and international competition for talent. These challenges have not gone away. Now, however, the task of… Read More
When it comes to jobsite tech, one of the most promising innovations may be over our heads. In recent years, unmanned aerial drones (UAVs) have become increasingly common on construction sites of every type, giving rise to faster, more accurate, and efficient projects. “Drones aren’t science fiction anymore,” says Marco… Read More
Wire mesh glass (aka Georgian Wired Glass) has been a fixture Canadian construction industry for decades, but many are calling for its permanent retirement. “Georgian wire was created to add safety and security to a glassed area, but years of study and reported accidents with the material are showing that… Read More
