INDUSTRY NEWS
(CityLab.com) The government could be much better at making these decision, whether it’s at the local, state or federal level. That’s the conclusion of a new report from the Economic Policy Institute that explores ways for policymakers to tighten up the process. The report sees three ways that government is falling down on the job—and one big-picture solution for making infrastructure projects work better for everyone.
Visit https://www.citylab.com/solutions/2017/10/theres-a-smarter-way-to-pick-infrastructure-projects/543423/ to view the full article online.
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(Daily Commercial News) After over two decades as Canadian Construction Association president, Michael Atkinson says the growth of the association’s integrity and professionalism is what he looks back on most fondly during his tenure at the helm. "I think one of the things I would be most proud about is the professionalism, credibility, integrity that the association's name has been able to achieve," said Atkinson, who will stay on with the CCA as president emeritus until 2019.
Visit http://dailycommercialnews.com/en-US/Associations/News/2017/10/Atkinson-recalls-fulfilling-career-as-CCA-president-1028250W/ to view the full article online.
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(Lean Construction Institute) Lean Construction Institute of Canada’s one-page infographic explains Lean, Lean Construction, its benefits and how to engage with it in a fun, visual format.
Visit http://www.lcicanada.ca/lean-infographic/ to view the full article online.
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LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION & TRAINING
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
(On-Site) Harbr, a start-up company based in Halifax, represents two predominantly male industries: technology and construction; however, through its hiring process, the company is working to change that by employing a diversified team. Currently, the ratio of men-women staff is nearing 50-50 with four men and three women employed, and once gender equilibrium is reached, Harbr’s company culture wants to remain at that ratio.
Visit http://www.on-sitemag.com/construction/women-leaders-tech-construction-harbr-unlikely-combination/1003957546/# to view the full article online.
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Associates Corner
Wolseley Canada is the country's leading national distributor of plumbing, hydronic, HVAC/R and PVF products and solutions to professional contractors, retailers, and industrial users. With a network of over 220 branches coast to coast, and a national team of sales and service specialist, the Wolseley team is known for the knowledge and expertise that customers have come to rely on for their ever-changing needs.
Visit https://www.wolseleyinc.ca to view the full article online.
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BY THE NUMBERS
834: First All Hallows Eve (Halloween) observed to honor the saints 1517: Luther posts 95 theses on Wittenberg church-Protestant Reformation 1541: Michelangelo Buonarroti's paints "last judgement" in Sistine Chapel 1846: Donner party, unable to cross the Donner Pass, construct a winter camp 1864: Nevada admitted as 36th state 1888: John Boyd Dunlop patents pneumatic bicycle tire 1918: Spanish flu-virus kills 21,000 in U.S. in one week 1922: Benito Mussolini (Il Duce) becomes premier of Italy 1941: Mount Rushmore is completed 1952: First thermonuclear bomb detonated - Marshall Islands 1989: U.S. performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site 1991: Palestinians attend U.S. mideast peace talks in Madrid 2006: Bob Barker, from The Price is Right, retires after 35 years as host 2012: The New York Stock Exchange is reopened after a two-day closure due to Hurricane Sandy; this was the market's first weather-related two-day closure since the late 19th century
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Membership Advantage Program
MCA Canada is proud to offer our members an update to the corporate rate when using Choice Hotels. Choice Hotels includes Comfort, Quality, Clarion and a few others like the upscale Ascend Hotel Collection. There are over 325 Choice locations across Canada, and more than 6,300 worldwide. Hotels are conveniently located near major airports, key highways and business districts. You'll also be able to connect easily with colleagues using free high-speed Internet, and jump-start your day with free breakfast at most locations. Contact the MCAC office for your discount code by emailing daryl@mcac.ca, calling 613-232-0492 or visiting www.mcac.ca.
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MCA Canada's Charity of Choice
With the holiday season soon upon us, Operation Eyesight is saying "thank you” to everyone who has contributed to this very important cause. Learn more about some of the people in the developing world whose lives your donations have changed. And as we start to look ahead to the holiday season, please consider making Operation Eyesight your charity of choice—as it is ours.
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