Keyword
construction industry
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Two inquiries over. Now watch for action
Editorial comment from the December 2015 edition, p. 4 Just before we went to press, the Charbonneau Commission of Inquiry report was released on November 24. Four years and $45 million have been spent on uncovering problems of collusion, bid…
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On the Rebound – How Recent Events Are Affecting Consulting Engineers across Canada
Canada’s consulting engineering sector is facing repercussions from some dramatic events recently, including two engineering failures, an economic downturn in the oil patch, and scandal in Quebec.
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Construction industry under-performs compared to other sectors
“Lean construction” was on the agenda at The Buildings Show/Construct Canada conference and trade show held in Toronto last week. James Johnston, P.Eng. gave a presentation on Thursday, December 3 about the “Lean” approach, which aims at streamlining the multiple…