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June 2022
Skills Ontario Commemorates Pride Month
Canadian Contractor - Skills Ontario marked the beginning of Pride Month on June 1 as a time to recognize the impact that Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) and all other affirmative ways in which people choose to self-identify individuals have had on society locally, nationally, and internationally, as well as a time to reflect...
June 2022
Addressing Barriers Key to Indigenous Participation in Environmental Projects
Daily Commercial News - Indigenous inclusion in the environmental sector is important, but first, it’s necessary to break down the barriers in order to allow for more participation. That was the message Yogendra Chaudhry, vice-president, professional services and ESG with ECO (Environmental Careers Organization) Canada, told those attending the Downstream: Student Speed Networking Event...
June 2022
Nature’s Geometry: Hive
Canadian Interiors - Hive is an interlocking masonry wall composed of 175 3D-printed clay bricks arranged like a honeycomb, where the gradual opening and closing of apertures in each clay unit creates undulating variations in privacy and light along the wall. This multi-way partnership came to fruition when SDI Interior Design, working with their client Investment Management Corporation of Ontario on the design of new office space at 16 York Street in Toronto...
June 2022
How Rising Costs are Affecting the Construction Industry
DataBid - The effects of inflation have permeated the Canadian economy and the construction industry is no exception. Contractors are having to become more creative and find alternative solutions. More delays and higher costs seem inevitable. On-Site reports that rising interest rates, material and labour costs are eroding profit margins at many Canadian companies and are forcing these companies to re-evaluate their growth plans. Many are passing these costs on...
June 2022
The Future of Water in Buildings Is Smart
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance - In a much-repeated but important axiom, it has long been said that water is the new fire. In the past, risks like fire and theft were more well-known and understood as the more costly insurance risks to Canadian properties, but that is no longer so. Water creates levels of risk throughout all stages of a building’s life cycle and is a major cause of loss during and after construction. For example, condo floods are one of the most expensive...
June 2022
Skills Ontario Celebrates National Indigenous Heritage Month
Canadian Contractor - Today marks the beginning of National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time for all Canadians to learn about and celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and achievements of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, as well to reflect on and recognize reconciliation to address the wrongs of the past.“In acknowledgement of National Indigenous History Month, Skills Ontario recognizes the importance of celebrating...
June 2022
How to Celebrate Pride in Your Workplace in 2022
Kazoo - A lot has changed in our workplaces in the past year. But the importance of diversity and inclusion hasn’t gone anywhere. And neither has the joy and power of recognizing the full value of everyone on your team. So today, we’re going to talk about how to celebrate your LGBTQIA+ employees in the workplace during Pride Month 2022, even if your office is remote. So, let’s start with the basics. Around the world, June is recognized as LGBTQ...
