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Don't forget to sign up for our newest webinar, Challenges to cash flow in the construction industry. It runs tomorrow!

 

“Cash is king” in the construction industry, and that will remain the case, especially if we consider its constant need to finance large projects, withstand long collections cycles and manage cost overruns. Not only that, but construction also requires substantial investment to enable growth and modernization in an ever-competitive environment.

This information and interactive webinar presented by the National Research Council (NRC) and the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) will address how the National Code is developed and proposed National Plumbing Code (NPC) changes for 2020.

 

The first part of the webinar will explain the basic entry points into the national code development process and explain the milestones of code development and the players involved. The second part of the webinar will give an overview of changes proposed for the 2020 NPC.

A year after cannabis was legalized, a new Canadian Federation of Independent Business survey has found that employers are still facing challenges when it comes to cannabis in the workplace. The organization is looking to help SMEs understand their responsibilities and relevant rules and regulations, while making them aware of the resources available to them.

Source: Daily Commercial News
Over the last 20 years, the construction industry has received criticism for its slow adoption of new technologies. Recently, according to many construction industry surveys in Canada and abroad, there has been a significant shift as the industry embarks on a digital journey. A growing number of companies and jurisdictions are working to adopt Building Information Modelling (BIM).

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

The September ADP Canada National Employment Report shows a softer gain in employment of 28,200 jobs from August to September, mostly in trade, transportation and utilities, combined with professional/business services.