Cities and municipal governments have attempted to incorporate a customer focus in their service delivery systems, leaving some citizens relegated to feeling like a simple transaction or leading to poorer outcomes. This week’s Blog from KPMG discusses the future of cities and how municipal governments have the responsibility to deliver a societal benefit alongside individual supports.
Inflation is a Real Threat to Canada’s Construction Industry. Here’s how we can fix it. Written by Chris Gower, Chief Operating Officer, Buildings – PCL Construction If contractors, owners and procurement agencies work together, we can manage soaring inflation. ‘Transitory’ – that was how many economists and policymakers described this period of inflation a […]
As vaccination rates climb and COVID-19 case counts fall, many employers are starting to consider whether to bring people back to work, and how. This week’s Blog takes a look at a newly released report from Broad Reach Communications about the five difficult-but-critical questions that employers have to consider when it comes to working in the ‘new normal’
With the unprecedented spread of COVID-19, our world and industry are confronting major adversity. But adversity always has a purpose and, on the back end of any major problem, issue, setback, or challenge, there is always an opportunity for greater perspective and progress. This week’s Blog from noted business advisor Mark Breslin speaks on the crisis we currently face and provides some perspective on what’s waiting for us on the other side.
There are many risks in today’s dynamic construction economy and just when you think you have wrapped your arms around the known risk areas, a new one shows up at your doorstep. The most recent is the current global epidemic sweeping Canada and impacting your supply chain; COVID-19. This week’s Blog takes a look at the efforts of the Canadian Construction Association and its recent webinar, Coronavirus and Supply Chain Implications in Construction, in keeping industry informed during this quickly evolving crisis.