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Source: BuildForce Canada
The April Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada shares sobering news for our country’s economy in general, and the construction industry in particular, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect employment numbers.

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Governments around the world are faced with difficult decisions about diverting funds from infrastructure projects as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on budgets.

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The series from the Canadian Hydronics Council includes five one-hour sessions.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
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Infectious disease specialists from countries around the world are requesting that the World Health Organization (WHO) address interior air quality of public buildings to improve the health and well-being of occupants.

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Source: Canadian Manufacturing
From an occupational health and safety perspective, there are several things employers should do to make sure workers are safe from COVID-19.

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Digital twin technology can rapidly create and control physical systems while delivering value to the companies using it.

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

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Source: Canadian Manufacturing
Construction was down 300 jobs according to the April ADP Canada National Employment Report.

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Events
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In this webinar, Athabasca University President Dr Neil Fassina will share some of the lessons learned from 25 years of online and distance learning, and explore what is possible for the delivery of skilled trades technical training.

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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada
280 Albert Street | Suite 701 | Ottawa ON, Canada K1P 5G8
Phone: (613)232-0492 | Fax: (613)235-2796 | Email: mcac@mcac.ca