September 21, 2012
Video: Journal of Commerce Update for the week of September 24th, 2012
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 September 24th, 2012.
The Sears Building in downtown Vancouver is getting an extreme makeover. The windowless exterior of the building will be removed and the shell will be clad with glass. U.S. retail giant Nordstrom is the anchor tenant, and is slated to open to the public by 2015.
The British Columbia Construction Association is rolling out a new program to link potential employers and skilled foreign workers. The Foreign Skilled Workers BC program was created in March 2012 and now features a web site where both employers and potential employees can connect online and in person.
Stephen Bauld has a new column about full-life costs and best value in procurement, and make sure to check out our Occupational Health and Safety feature out on Wednesday, September 26th.
Our feature video this week spotlights the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturer’s Association of Canada Awards of Excellence, held last week in Vancouver.
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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.
