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CCA Weekly - February 22, 2012
Topics in this week’s edition:
Economy
Skilled trades deficit colliding with energy boom
Innovation and Technology
Mobile Mapping a New and Emerging Technology in Construction
Labour
Construction industry employment experiences another month of decline
Immigration stream would be welcome
Tradesperson’s Tools Deduction Available
CCA News
CDBI Seeking Presenters for 14th Annual Conference
CCA Weekly - February 14, 2012
Topics in this week’s edition:
Economy
Canadian Chamber of Commerce Outlines Approach to Tackle Barriers to Competitiveness
Construction Stocks Building Momentum
Building Permits Increase to Highest Levels since 2007
Innovation and Technology
London & District Construction Association to study information and communication
Institute for BIM in Canada Bulletin
Labour
TD Report Says Revised Immigration Approach can help Address Labour Shortages
CCA Weekly - February 7, 2012
Topics in this week's edition:
CCA News
Register today for the 2012 CCA Annual Conference- “The Changing Face of Construction”
Economy
Industry to discuss changes in procurement
Construction costs are up year over year
Innovation and Technology
National Research Council web wind tool helps with roof design
Labour
Canada’s Jobless Rate Increases
Paperless Records of Employment Available Through Service Canada
CCA Weekly - February 1, 2012
Topics in this week's edition:
CCA News
Register today for the 2012 CCA Annual Conference- “The Changing Face of Construction”
Economy
President Obama Cites Infrastructure Investment as Key to Economic Recovery
Canadian Building Trades applauds Harper’s regulatory reform pledge
Labour
Provincial Nominee Program Working Well, New Evaluation Shows
Construction Sector Council carries on despite federal funding cut
Paperless Records of Employment Available Through Service Canada
CCA Weekly - January 24, 2012
Topics in this week's edition:
CCA News
Register Now for 2012 CCA Annual Conference- “The Changing Face of Construction”
Labour
Demand so high for construction jobs, some fear a labour shortage
Innovation and Technology
How to Fix Innovation in the Construction Industry
Green Building
CaGBC Streamlines LEED Canada Certification Process
Experts weigh in on sustainable buildings in Canada
Economy
CCA President Discusses 2012 Outlook on Construction Industry Podcast
CCA Weekly - January 17, 2012
Topics in this week's edition:
CCA News
Register Now for 2012 CCA Annual Conference- “The Changing Face of Construction”
Labour
Health care, IT and skilled trades are the Canadian jobs of the future
Innovation and Technology
The Emergence of ‘Phase Change Materials’ in Construction
Economy
EDC Releases its 2012 Economic Outlook
On-Site Magazine Publishes 2012 Construction Forecast
CCA Weekly - January 10, 2012
Topics in this week's edition:
Labour
Government Announces Support for “Helmets to Hard Hats” Program
Green Building
New law bars LEED energy certifications for DoD building projects
Expansion of “green” retrofits expected
Innovation and Technology
A New Year Could Bring New Innovation
Economy
Building Permits Decline in November
Infrastructure funding key to helping economy recover
Canada’s December labour market report encapsulated what’s happening in the economy
CCA Weekly - December 20, 2011
Topics in this week's edition:
Innovation and Technology
Research expert shares facts and fallacies about BIM
Public-Private Partnerships
“Myths” about Public-Private Partnerships Still Persist
Poll shows growing support for public-private partnerships
Labour
Holiday visa may be best tool for attracting new workers
Economy
AEM releases annual construction equipment business outlook
CCA Weekly - December 13, 2011
Topics in this week's edition:
Labour
New initiative intended to increase immigration
Green Building
Legal tips for construction firms pursuing LEED
Economy
Building Permits Increase
CCA Weekly - December 6, 2011
Topics in this week’s issue:
Infrastructure
Construction associations support replacement for Building Canada Fund
Labour
Despite Losses, Construction Sector Posts Job Growth in November
Construction Industry Experts Respond to October Employment Figures
Government Relations
Canadian Construction Association presents to House of Commons environment committee
Innovation and Technology
Better Road Building Paves Way for Energy Savings
Economy
Investment in Non-Residential Construction Declines
CCA Weekly - November 29, 2011
Topics in this week’s edition:
CCA News
CCA National Awards Nomination Deadline: December 2
Register Now for 2012 CCA Annual Conference
Infrastructure
Building a Better City
Innovation and Technology
Construction cannot simply just sail along
Vibration monitoring in demolition reduces costs
Economy
The Canadian Energy Scene and Implications for Construction
CCA Weekly - November 22, 2011
Topics in this week's edition:
CCA News
CCA National Awards Program Nomination Deadline: December 2, 2011
Economy
Canada’s Construction Sector flexes its Economic Muscle
Innovation and Technology
Fostering Innovation in the Real World
How Wireless Gizmos Impact Construction
Tablets touted as the next essential tool for construction
Infrastructure
Canadians willing to pay road tolls, poll suggests
Industry Events
Construct Canada to Host International Business Program
CCA Weekly - November 15, 2011
Topics in this week's edition:
CCA News
CCA National Awards Program Nomination Deadline: December 2, 2011
Canadian Construction Association discusses training, public-private partnerships
Innovation and Technology
‘Sensing skin’ could monitor the health of concrete infrastructure continually and inexpensively
Green Building
United States Develops New National Green Building Code
Economy
European firms look to Canada to grow assets
CCA Weekly - November 8, 2011
Topics in this week's edition:
Economy
Value of Building Permits Posts Third Consecutive Monthly Decline
Construction and Engineering Stocks Could Rise in 2012
The Notion of a Double-Dip Recession is Shelved for Now
Labour
Construction Industry Loses 20,000 Jobs in October; Remains Ahead of Last Year
Canada’s Hard Hat Economy a Ticket to the Middle Class- Financial Post
Canada Experiencing a Decade of Labour Shortages
Trade School Initiative Designed to Help Students Succeed in Business
CCA Weekly - November 1, 2011
Topics in this week's edition:
Do Canadian Municipalities Need a Better Funding Deal? - Column
CCA Appearance on Federal Skilled Worker Program
Canadian Construction Association and CIQS Sign New Certification Agreement
Canada’s GDP Rises in August; Non-Residential Construction Retreats
Signs for Optimism in the Leading Economic Indicator- EDC
Increase in Consulting Engineering Service Price Index
CCA Weekly - October 25, 2011
Topics in this week's edition:
Construction associations back permanent gas tax fund transfers
Investment in Non-Residential Building Construction Drops
Canadian Construction Association forms new committee to examine labour shortages
Harris Decima poll finds Canadians divided on use of tolls for infrastructure funding
Industry leaders expected at Canadian Construction Association’s Toronto forum
CCA Weekly - October 18, 2011
Topics in this week's edition:
Canadian Construction Association Discusses Prompt Payment Legislation Proposal
Recommendations Submitted for Federal R&D Funding
Nominations now being accepted for Canadian Construction Association National Awards Program
Duchess Park Secondary School Wins Top Design-Build Honours for CDBI
CCA Weekly - October 11, 2011
Topics in this week's edition:
Canada Should Not Retaliate Against American Jobs Act- Canadian Construction Association
Construction Building Permits Down in August
Construction Industry Helps to Lead Job Growth in Canada
2012 CCA Conference Registration Now Open
Canadian Construction Association Launches New Website
CCA Weekly - October 4, 2011
Topics in this week's edition:
Registration Now Open for CCA 2012 Annual Conference
CCA Pleased with Permanent Gas Tax Fund Transfers to Aid Municipalities with Infrastructure
Mega-projects to Drive Construction
CIBC Plans to Increase Construction Stimulus without Running up Government Expenses- Alex Carrick
Global News’ Poll Shows Infrastructure Is a major Concern for Canadians
Expect Canada’s Labour Force to Change Visibly over the Next 20 Years
Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Barriers to Canadian Competitiveness
Overall GDP up 0.3% in July while Construction down Slightly
CCA Weekly - September 27, 2011
Topics in this week's edition:
CCA Recommends Negotiating an Exemption for Canadian Goods
EDC Weekly Commentary: Despite Disorder, Orders Are Up
July’s Employment Insurance Numbers Down
Oil Sands Create Building Trades Jobs, Says Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
CCA Weekly - September 19, 2011
Topics in this week's edition:
Gas Tax Cash Distributed to Build Canada's Infrastructure
Consultation Sessions on Hiring of Temporary Foreign Workers in Calgary in October
Stakeholders React to Federal Funding Cuts Affecting Construction Sector Council
Industrial Capacity Usage Down in the Second Quarter, Construction Capacity Up
Participate in Hiring Practices Survey
Participate in a BIM Survey
CCA Weekly - September 13, 2011
Topics in this week's edition:
Participate in a BIM Survey
Employment
Jobs: Engine or Caboose?
AGC CEO Supports Obama's Job Proposal
Submit P3 Excellence and Innovation Nominations to CCPPP by September 15, 2011
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