Industry
- These basics aren't so basic anymore. Posted on May 17, 2024 When Henri Belisle, President of Burnaby, B.C.-based TQ Construction made that remark he was reflecting on his firm’s presence in Vancouver’s renovation market – first under the guidance of his father Ralph Belisle who founded the company in the spare bedroom of the family home in 1989.
- Immigration is our best bet Posted on April 12, 2024 The lack of skilled workers is having a detrimental impact on the construction industry, plain and simple.
- More workers are building housing in Canada Posted on March 21, 2024 According to the recent analysis, in addition to zoning, fees, permits, cost of materials and other challenges involved in getting shovels in the ground to meet the demand for housing, having enough labour to build it all and the cost of wages is a common concern.
- Prime minister announces $175 million for Edmonton to help build affordable housing Posted on March 12, 2024 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $175 million in funding to fast-track more than 5,200 new housing units in Edmonton over the next three years.
- Securing the future: What a career in the trades really looks like Posted on March 12, 2024 We’re all feeling the pinch. As our baby boomer employees start transitioning into retirement, we’re wondering who, exactly, is going to fill those work boots.