Spring 2024
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British Columbia
Construction Workers Are Building Our Future; It’s Time to Recognize Their Valuable Role in Our Society
Jeannine Martin, President Vancouver Regional Construction Association
Chris Atchison,
President British Columbia Construction Association
Rory Kulmala,
CEO Vancouver Island Construction Association
Clifford Kshyk, CEO
Southern Interior Construction Association
Nicole Bryant,
CEO Northern Regional Construction Association
Alberta
Construction Workers Are Building Our Future; It’s Time to Recognize Their Valuable Role in Our Society
By Bill Black, President,
Calgary Construction Association
Saskatchewan
60 Years of Excellence: SKCA is Shaping the Construction Industry and Building a Brighter Saskatchewan
By Kevin Dureau and Shannon Friesen,
CEOs Saskatchewan Construction Association
Manitoba
A Steady Pace of Growth in Manitoba’s Construction Sector Should Ease Labour Market Pressures
By Klayton Gonçalves Senior,
Economist and Head of Business Intelligence BuildForce Canada
Featured Western Canada Coverage
Embracing The Future: Advantages of Utilizing 3D Digital Assets in Construction
By Aaron Chute, Consultant, MCW Group of Companies
Testing the Future of Seismic Resilience: What the NHERI Tallwood Project Revealed
By Dennis Gam, M.Eng., P.Eng., Principal, RJC Engineers
Building a Greener Future: Exploring the Implications of Bill S_222
By David Smith, President, Garnica’s North American Division
Smart Construction Robots: How to Fast-Track Building in Canada
By Dr. Tony Yang, University of British Columbia Civil Engineering Professor, Smart Structures Research Group Lead
Growing The Workforce with Early Engagement, Flexible Experiences, and Continuous Learning Opportunities
By Tammy Amstutz, Director, Workforce Strategies, Calgary Construction Association
From Foam to Footprint: Reducing Carbon Emissions With Spray Foam Insulation
By Mickel Maalouf, LEED Green Associate and Sustainable Building Science Manager, Huntsman Building Solutions
Decarbonizing our Buildings: Where to Begin?
By Heather Elliot, Senior Associate, Building Envelope Specialist; and Sam Lane, Associate, Discipline Lead, Sustainability + Performance, Entuitive
Educating and Attracting Foreign Workers in Canada
By Omar Kaywan, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Goose Insurance
How Effective are Home Fire Sprinklers? Addressing the Common Myths and Assumptions
By Jo-Ann Gauthier, Western Regional Manager & National Manager, Field Operations, Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association; In Collaboration with Sean Tracey, Deputy Chief (Retired), Chair HFSC Canada
