September 4, 2012
A look back at Social Media Masterclass
Now that mobile computing and wireless networks have enabled the use of social media by employees who do not do most of their work at desktop computers, the technology is starting to get popular in the construction industry.
Christine Zakrajsek, social media manager for EllisDon Corp., offers practical tips for businesses on the use of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs and similar Internet services.
Social Media Masterclass is a collaborative initiative developed by Reed Construction Data and EllisDon Corp. Part of that initiative is a series of articles Zakrajsek wrote for Reed Construction Data. In this video, Zakrajsek looks back on the series.
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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.
Economic Update VIDEO: Canadian Exports
Reed Construction Data's chief economist, Alex Carrick, updates the status of Canada's exports industry, breaking it down by the country's regions.
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: Canstruction fights hunger
This year’s Canstruction Toronto event saw 18 teams of designers, engineers and architects build larger than life sculptures made out of cans. Designs ranged from the winning “Two Cans“ depicting two toucans to Humpty Dumpty sitting on a wall.
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.
Journal of Commerce Update for the week of June 3rd, 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 3rd, 2013.
VIDEO: Modular construction at ATCO Structures & Logistics in Calgary, Alberta
Founded in 1947, ATCO Structures and Logistics has long supplied both Albertan and international customers with modular buildings for use on worksites and other locations.









