January 24, 2013
Journal of Commerce Update for the week of January 28th, 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 January 28th, 2013.
A new report says non-residential construction will sustain the industry in 2013. The BTY Group report says Canada will see substantial investment and steady immigration this year, sustaining construction levels and demand for skilled labour.
The Canada Border Services Agency is investigating claims that galvanized steel wire is being dumped into Canada. Richard Gilbert looks into a complaint by a Richmond, B.C. company that Israel, China and Spain are subsidizing wire products and harming Canadian production.
Gilbert also has an article about the Canadian Human Rights Commission’s rejection of a complaint by a Chinese temporary foreign worker (TFW) against the United Steelworkers union.
Stephen Bauld has a column about municipal processes and procedures, and make sure to check out our latest feature video from the recent Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) meeting in Vancouver.
JOC DIGITAL MEDIA
VIDEO: Skills Canada National Competition at BC Place
Skills Competences Canada held its 2013 Skills Canada National Competition at BC Place in downtown Vancouver from June 5th to June 8th.
VIDEO: Journal of Commerce Update for the week of June 17th, 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 June 17th, 2013.
VIDEO: VRCA Construction Learning Forum on substance abuse in the workplace
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association held its annual Construction Learning Forum in Whistler, B.C. from May 31 to June 1st. The event featured many educational panels including a very informative session on substance abuse in the construction industry.
VIDEO: Journal of Commerce Update for the week of June 10th, 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 June 10th, 2013.
VIDEO: The 2013 BC Steel Design Awards of Excellence
The BC chapter of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction held the2013 BC Steel Design Awards of Excellence on May 23 at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
