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INDUSTRY NEWS

The impact of COVID-19 on the surety bonding industry

Source: Daily Commercial News
This year, a construction company's ability to adapt and change on the fly has been a key component of any successful strategy. While 2020 looked like a promising year, it quickly became one filled with uncertainty as jobsites and offices closed with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/economic/2020/11/surety-corner-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-surety-bonding-industry to view the full article online.

Construction activity continues to rebound during pandemic

Source: Plumbing + HVAC
The latest figures from Procore’s Construction Activity Index show that construction activity during the COVID-19 pandemic continues to recover in most provinces after an initial drop in the spring, but Alberta is still experiencing less activity than it did before the pandemic.

Visit https://plumbingandhvac.ca/construction-activity-continues-to-rebound-during-pandemic/ to view the full article online.

Publication date of Canada’s building codes pushed to 2021

Source: Plumbing + HVAC
"The National Building, Fire, and Plumbing Codes, and the National Energy Code for Buildings was expected to be released at the end of 2020—but the industry will have to wait a little while longer. The committees of the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) are finalizing updates to the codes. The next editions are anticipated to be available in December 2021."

Visit https://plumbingandhvac.ca/publication-date-of-canadas-2020-building-codes-pushed-to-2021/ to view the full article online.

Green building can offer path to economic recovery: CaGBC

Source: Plumbing + HVAC
A new report from the Canada Green Building Council outlines the potential of a green recovery. The prioritization of green building could contribute 1.5 million jobs and $150 billion in Gross Domestic Product by 2030, all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 53 megatonnes compared with 2018 levels.

Visit https://plumbingandhvac.ca/green-building-can-offer-path-to-economic-recovery-cagbc/ to view the full article online.

COVID-19 takes elevator technology to new heights

Source: Daily Commercial News
"The work-at-home migration caused by COVID-19 may continue for some time. It’s been what some call a 'forced experiment' in efficiency and practicality for both governments and the private sector."

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/technology/2020/11/inside-innovation-covid-19-takes-elevator-technology-to-new-heights to view the full article online.

Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada