Building Teams that Build: Recruiting for Construction Roles in Western Canada
Unlike industries where work is standardized and predictable, construction projects are dynamic, safety-sensitive, and highly dependent on team coordination. Recruiting for construction means not just filling positions, but matching the right blend of skills, certifications, leadership, and adaptability to the demands of both the site and the client. That’s where specialized recruiters come in. The […]
Future of Construction: How Technology is Reshaping Careers
Construction is rapidly evolving, driven by an influx of groundbreaking technologies reshaping how projects are designed, managed, and executed. From artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to building information modeling (BIM), the construction industry now offers a range of high-tech tools that enhance productivity, safety, and efficiency. These developments offer unprecedented opportunities for skilled, tech-savvy professionals […]
Concrete Future: Construction’s Pending Labour Problem
Santosh Mohanan believes more young people and better access to the talents of immigrant workers are needed in the construction industry.
Building Blocks: How Blockchain Could Transform Construction
Blockchain offers the construction industry transparency, conflict-resolution, and superior management capabilities. What’s stopping it?
Human Building: The Role of People in High Tech Construction
Does the presence of tech in construction make humans expendable? No, although it does necessitate an evolution in recruiting and training.
Is Glass Good? Innovators Aim to Make it So
Researchers, manufacturers, and engineers look to address the environmental and safety challenges of window-centric buildings.
A Window Into the Future of Sales and Construction
For Justin Vroegop, sales manager of Westeck Windows and Doors, responding to supply chain, labour, and market forces is key to success
Dream Builders: Investing in Purpose Built Rental Units
What is the future of purpose built rental units? For developers who understand emerging lifestyle and economic trends, opportunity knocks.
Engineers Building Better Building Materials
Innovative researchers, scientists and engineers create new and improved building materials for a stronger, lighter, more sustainable future
Balance Builders: Construction Accounting and Finance
Cost allocation and cash flow challenges in the construction industry make top tier finance and accounting professionals crucial to success.