March 16, 2012
VIDEO: Michael Atkinson, President of the Canadian Construction Association
Michael Atkinson, the president of the Canadian Construction Association, took time out from the 94th annual CCA conference in Savannah, Georgia to speak with the Journal of Commerce.
Atkinson covered initiatives the CCA has undertaken in the past year to tackle issues such as the labour shortage, the importance of tackling Canada’s infrastructure in a post-stimulus world and the rise of Canada as a construction market, with the industry set to become the fifth biggest in the world by 2020.
Atkinson also reflected on the importance of the annual conference as a way for members of the construction industry to get together for face to face networking, as well as take advantage of the educational opportunities afforded by the many sessions held throughout the week.
For more coverage of the Canadian Construction Association annual conference, please see the following stories in the Daily Commercial News:
CBC’s Mansbridge addresses Canadian Construction Association
Canadian Construction Association conference speakers discuss procurement, contracting issues
Canadian Construction Association recognizes outstanding contributors
EllisDon, Canem executives discuss changing face of construction industry
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VIDEO: The BCCSA's Mike McKenna at NAOSH Health and Safety Week launch in North Vancouver
North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week was launched on May 6 in British Columbia with an event held in North Vancouver featuring many different safety organizations, equipment providers and demonstrations of proper safety procedures.
Journal of Commerce Update for the week of May 20th, 2013
In this week's update, we look at some of the stories we'll be covering in the Journal of Commerce for the week of May 20th, 2013.
VIDEO: Competing in the trades
Over 1,900 students competed in more than 60 trades at the recent Ontario Technological Skills Competition held at RIM Park in Waterloo, Ont.
VIDEO: Transit-oriented development in Edmonton
Edmonton has traditionally been dominated by car traffic, but recently efforts have been made to improve the city transit system and, through transit-oriented development, to create neighbourhoods and destinations that are integrated with transit.
Journal of Commerce Update for the week of May 13th, 2013
In this week's update, we look at some of the stories we'll be covering in the Journal of Commerce for the week of May 13th, 2013.
VIDEO: Alex Carrick - Ontario Budget 2013
One of the highlights of the 2013 Ontario budget is a three-year, $35-billion commitment toward public infrastructure.
VIDEO: Calgary airport tunnel takes shape
The City of Calgary's ambitious Airport Trail Tunnel project is a 620 metre tunnel that will run under the new Calgary International Airport runway and will extend Airport Trail from Barlow Trail to 36 Street N.E.
Journal of Commerce Update for the week of May 6th, 2013
In this week's update, we look at some of the stories we'll be covering in the Journal of Commerce for the week of May 6th, 2013.
VIDEO: Day of Mourning 2013 in Vancouver
On April 26 dignitaries, labour and business leaders, workers and their families converged on the lit Olympic flame outside the Vancouver Convention Centre to commemorate those who lost their lives while at work.
