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INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: The Globe & Mail
Procurement is fundamentally broken, according to architect Toon Dreessen. “If we are to trust our institutions, we need to fix the way that they spend our money on services.”

Visit https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-canadas-broken-procurement-system-is-a-threat-to-the-public-interest/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Canadian Manufacturing
The private sector job vacancy rate in Canada has stabilized, but saw a historic high of 3.2 per cent during the third quarter of 2019, according to the latest Help Wanted report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/exporting-and-importing/private-sector-still-plagued-by-labour-shortages-cfib-242789/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Plumbing + HVAC Magazine
World Toilet Day was November 19. The day was created to bring attention to the lack of toilets and handwashing facilities in many parts of the world.

Visit https://plumbingandhvac.ca/world-toilet-day-raises-awareness-in-lack-of-sanitation-services/ to view the full article online.

 
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: Daily Commercial News
The use of wearable devices using augmented reality is an exciting new development seen on construction sites today. The technology is improving workflow efficiency and safety.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/technology/2019/11/inside-innovation-wearable-ar-devices-can-improve-workflow-efficiency-and-safety to view the full article online.

 
Source: BuildForce Canada
Will the dawn of a robotic revolution significantly affect demand for skilled tradespeople? The answer is likely no.

Visit https://www.buildforce.ca/en/blog/robotic-technology-set-replace-skilled-construction-tradespeople 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: Daily Commercial News
The tables accompanying this article record the 10 largest construction project starts in Canada last month. The article also includes the latest trend graph on starts. This analyzes 12-month moving totals of the civil and non-residential building categories in Canada.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/economic/2019/11/top-10-largest-construction-project-starts-in-canada-and-trend-graph-october-2019 to view the full article online.

 
Source: Canadian Manufacturing
The October ADP Canada National Employment Report indicates that employment decreased by 22,600 jobs from September to October.

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/human-resources/employment-in-canada-decreased-by-22600-jobs-in-october-report-242777/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Plumbing + HVAC Magazine
In September, construction industry investment increased by one per cent to $15.6 billion.

Visit https://plumbingandhvac.ca/increased-investment-within-construction-industry-for-september/ to view the full article online.

 
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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada
280 Albert Street | Suite 701 | Ottawa ON, Canada K1P 5G8
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