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StatsCan: Canada's road networks remained relatively unchanged
The stock and condition of Canada's roads and bridges remained consistent from 2018 to 2020, according to new results from Canada's Core Public Infrastructure Survey for 2020.
Labour market continues to tighten as construction prepares for a busy summer
The latest Labour Force Survey data shows that all-industry seasonally adjusted employment grew by just 1,000 jobs, while the overall national unemployment rate dropped by another 0.1 percentage points to a new record low of 5.2%.
Ricardo Certification named safety assessor for GO Expansion works
The English company will provide independent scrutiny of the program’s safety documentation during its design phase, ensuring its full compliance with relevant standards.
Strike over: Operating Engineers ratify CBA
The agreement provides for a total monetary package increase of $9 an hour over three years, and contains an increase to travel, room and board allowances.
Durham College’s expanded training centre targets skills trades
Located at the college’s Whitby campus, the 60,000-square-foot facility will allow DC to increase its industrial skilled trades training capacity in Whitby by 750 students.