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Manley McLachlan, President of British Columbia Construction Association (BCAA) tells us that there is $180 billion in major projects inventory in B.C., but that a looming retirement influx may leave the province with a lack of skilled workers to tackle the plentiful work flow.
View his commentary >
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Funding Extended
The Get Youth Working! Program under the Youth Skills BC Initiative is being extended for the next year by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation. The new funding was extended starting on April 1, 2012 and will be offered until March 31, 2013. The program will be open to eligible participants and employers across the province and will be administered by Bowman Employment Services Inc. Visit www.getyouthworking.ca or call 1.877.866.3100. |
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Wood Winners
The 2012 Wood WORKS! BC Wood Design Awards winners were announced at the Vancouver Convention Centre West in March. There were 106 nominations in 12 categories for projects from B.C., nationally and internationally. See all winners in the March/April issue of CB or visit wood-works.ca. |
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New Tower
Construction is scheduled to begin this spring on Phase 1 of Cadillac Fairview’s Calgary City Centre. The project will include a 36 storey LEED Gold core and shell, premium AA office tower and five levels of underground parking. PCL Constructors is the general with the design by Zeidler BKDI Architects. |
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VRCA Awards Deadline
A reminder that the 2012 VRCA Awards of Excellence are looking for submissions. Project submission deadline is May 10. Non-projects is August 17. The 24th annual event will be held October 17 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. |
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