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INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: HPAC Magazine

Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan, the four Canadian provinces hit with the federal government's carbon tax, will get some money back in the form of rebates for small- and medium-sized businesses working to implement energy-efficient projects.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/green-technology/feds-commit-1-45-billion-through-carbon-tax-proceeds-for-businesses-making-energy-efficient-upgrades/1004127008/ to view the full article online.

 
LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION & TRAINING
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: Daily Commercial News/Construct Connect

The fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, is here and the manufacturing industry will have opportunities to advance its capabilities using information technology. 

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/technology/2019/05/industry-perspectives-industry-4-0-driving-fourth-industrial-revolution to view the full article online.

 
Source: New Atlas

The building and construction industries are already being impacted by 3D-printing technology. There are plans to create an entirely 3D-printed neighbourhood, and we've seen what offices and houses made with 3D printers can look like. Now, scientists in Singapore have created an entire bathroom unit that was 3D printed in just one day. 

Visit https://newatlas.com/3d-printed-bathroom-unit-single-day/59819/ to view the full article online.

 
BY THE NUMBERS

Click below for the latest prompt payment in the construction industry payment tables.

Visit https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/biens-property/divulgation-disclosure/psdic-ppci-eng.html to view the full article online.

 
Source: Canadian Manufacturing

In a statement, the Bank of Canada says there's "accumulating evidence" the economy has been re-emerging in the second quarter of this year. 

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/financing/bank-of-canada-holds-rate-says-numbers-reinforcing-view-slowdown-was-temporary-233516/ to view the full article online.

 
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