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| March 17, 2020 | 
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Member Update
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has opened up a hotline for all small businesses—members and non-members—to ask for advice on how to manage responses to the COVID-19 outbreak. Call 1-888-234-2232 for support. Source: Plumbing & HVAC
Today, COVID-19 is having a drastic impact on North America that was almost unprecedented just a week ago. It is evident that this situation is difficult for most people, and there are certain actions business owners need to take to protect their employees, customers and business Peter DeMarco, Executive Vice President of Advocacy and Research – The IAPMO Group
In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) started monitoring the outbreak of a new coronavirus which ultimately was named COVID-19. The virus was first identified in Wuhan, China. This paper is intended to provide practical guidance for plumbing professionals who work on sanitary waste and sewer systems on how to protect themselves, their loved ones and their coworkers during the current pandemic. The Proactive Service Workshop being presented next month by MCABC and CEC has been postponed until further notice. The decison comes at a time when the COVID-19 virus is causing cancellations of events around the world. INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: Daily Commercial News
The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Major sports leagues have suspended their seasons and conventions and conferences are being cancelled. It may only be a matter of time before COVID-19 affects ongoing project worksites in Canada. Source: Canadian Manufacturing
Building operations make up 17 per cent of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions. When you factor in embodied carbon from construction and materials, those figures are closer to 30 per cent. The Canada Green Building Council wants to change that with updates to its Zero Carbon Building Standard. Skills Canada announced on March 16 that, due to the uncertainty of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, it has cancelled the 2020 Skills Canada National Competition that was scheduled from May 27 to 30 in Vancouver. "After much discussion with our provincial/territorial member organizations, stakeholders and taking guidance from our public health authorities, we felt it was prudent to cancel the event," chief executive officer Shaun Thorson said in a media release. "The health and safety of our student participants, spectators, volunteers, partners and staff are paramount and we did not feel we could deliver an event that would meet the current COVID-19 guidelines provided by Canada’s public health authorities." "We look forward to working with our many partners and stakeholders to continue to offer activities in the future that inform Canadian youth about the many opportunities in skilled trades and technology careers." INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: Daily Commercial News
The world has started to embrace 5G connectivity. In the construction industry, 5G will increase the use of robotic and semi-autonomous equipment, the utilization of drones for mapping and digital imaging, and the connections between all project players from head office and suppliers to workers on site. BY THE NUMBERS
Source: Plumbing & HVAC Magazine
In January, the value of building permits issued increased four per cent to $9.2 billion. Six provinces reported increases, with B.C. in the lead with a 52.1 per cent to $2.2 billion. 1776: British forces evacuate from Boston to Nova Scotia. Source: HistoryNet.com |
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