CCA Weekly

CCA Weekly is an electronic newsletter published each week by the Canadian Construction Association. It contains relevant articles and information for CCA members and those involved in the construction industry.

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January 29, 2013 @ 07:46 PM

CCA Weekly - January 29, 2013

Topics in this week's edition:

Infrastructure

Canada Missing $145 Billion in Infrastructure Due to Underfunding: Study

First Nation Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Gets a $330.8 Million Boost

Canadian Distributors Press Ministers for Infrastructure Investment

Crumbling Infrastructure Has Real and Enduring Costs

Engineers Highlight U.S. Infrastructure Investment Gaps: the $3.1 Trillion Problem

Economy

Red Tape Reductions for Small Businesses

Inconsistent RFPs Create Problems: Stephen Bauld

BIM

The Route to BIM in 10 Steps

CCA News

Still Time to Register for the CCA Annual Conference

Gold Seal

Follow Gold Seal Certification on LinkedIn

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January 22, 2013 @ 03:54 PM

CCA Weekly - January 22, 2013

Topics in this week's edition:

Economy

Private Sector Will Set the Pace For 2013: BTY Group

Investment in Non-residential Construction Increases Further

Labour

Canadian Employment Defying Gravity-BMO Economics

Electronic Records of Employment Can Provide Productivity Improvements

New Application and Study Portal Benefits Gold Seal Certification Candidates

Innovation and Technology

Fleet Management for Small Contractors

Procurement

Defence Construction Canada Revises Procurement Code

Design-Build

Listen to CDBI Chair’s Interview

CCA News

Take In Breathtaking Views at the CCA Annual Conference

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January 16, 2013 @ 02:21 PM

CCA Weekly - January 16, 2013

Topics in this week's edition:

Economy

EDC Weekly Commentary: Outlook 2013: Let It Rise

Building Permits Down in November, 2012 Still Higher than 2011 or Pre-recession Peak

Canadian Construction Work Remains Steady in 2013: Report

Design Build

CDBI Reveals 2013 Conference Theme, Calls for Presenters

Standard Documents

CCDC Presents at AIBC in Vancouver

CCA News

Thoughts on 2013 from a National Construction Perspective

Impacts of EI Reform Will Need Time: CCA

Building Owners Join Forces with Energy Equipment and Services Providers to Advocate for Energy Efficiency Tax Reform

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January 8, 2013 @ 08:30 PM

CCA Weekly - January 8, 2013

Topics in this week's edition:

Economy

EDC Weekly Commentary by Peter G. Hall: Surprise of the Year: Foiled Again!

Labour

New Federal Skilled Trades Program Now Accepting Applications

Employment Insurance Changes Take Effect

Employment on the Rise in December

Infrastructure

DCN: First-ever Infrastructure Report Card Top 2012 Story

Innovation and Technology

Construction Slow to Build to Cloud Computing

Social Media Project Aims to Address Construction Challenges

Design-Build

Visit New CDBI.org

CCA News

What Can You Learn from The Simpsons? Find out at the CCA Annual Conference

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January 24, 2012 @ 04:19 PM

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

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January 17, 2012 @ 03:16 PM

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

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January 10, 2012 @ 04:02 PM

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

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