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CAPEI hosts girls exploring trades and technology camp - constructconnect.com - Daily Commercial NewsPRINCE EDWARD ISLAND—The Construction Association of Prince Edward Island (CAPEI) recently held a Girls Exploring Trades and Technology camp for girls ages 12 to 17. Nine girls varying in ages attended the program where they learned a new skill everyday. On the first day, they designed, built and tested popsicle stick bridges. They had a […]
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Supply chain issues continue to be a ‘pressure cooker’ in B.C. - constructconnect.com - Daily Commercial NewsThe Lower Mainland is feeling the heat of supply chain issues. Chris Atchison, president of the B.C. Construction Association (BCCA) said supply chain disruption and escalating costs of goods are worse than he’s ever seen and there doesn’t appear to be any relief on the horizon. “Unfortunately, cost increases are widespread, affecting all trades and […]
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Englobe opens new testing lab in Ottawa - constructconnect.com - Daily Commercial NewsOTTAWA — Englobe has announced it has opened a new construction inspection and materials testing laboratory in Ontario’s National Capital Region. The engineering and environmental services firm is active in geotechnical consulting, construction inspection and materials testing, instrumentation and monitoring, and environmental engineering. It serves contractors, developers and infrastructure owners. Working out of the new […]
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Big-D Construction Midwest announces new leadership - constructconnect.com - Daily Commercial NewsST. PAUL, MINN.—Cory Schubert of Big-D Construction has been promoted to senior vice-president/managing director at the midwest office in St. Paul, Minn. and Tim Callahan will be stepping up as co-leader of the group. Schubert’s predecessor, Chris Grzybowski, joined Big-D Signature in Park City last month. Callahan joined Big-D Midwest in May 2021 as part […]
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Canada's inflation rate climbs to 8.1% in June as gas prices soared - constructconnect.com - Daily Commercial NewsOTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 8.1 per cent in June, boosted by soaring gas prices, which rose more than 50 per cent compared with a year ago, Statistics Canada said. The June inflation rate was up from 7.7 per cent in May and marked the largest yearly change since January 1983. Excluding […]
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Inflation might wane but high costs to U.S. constructors here to stay - constructconnect.com - Daily Commercial NewsIt may not be much solace to U.S. constructors who are paying high prices for diesel, materials, labour and administration, but there is relief – though it may be largely statistical – coming from spiralling inflation rates. As explained by ConstructConnect chief economist Alex Carrick, the inflation currently being experienced in the U.S. has roots […]
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