September 27, 2012
Journal of Commerce Update for the week of October 1st, 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 October 1st, 2012.
The province of Saskatchewan is cracking down on motorists speeding through construction zones. The safety blitz is in response to the recent death of traffic control person Ashley Dawn Richards, who was killed on August 24.
A new report from B.C. economist Helmut Pastrick predicts construction will lead growth over the next five years. Pastrick listed non-residential construction as the main driver, with residential construction picking up steam later in the five-year forecast.
Patricia Williams has an article about the Consulting Engineering Companies of Canada’s take on the recent Canadian Infrastructure Report Card released by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Our feature video this week is an interview with Dee Miller of JJM Construction and former chair of the Canadian Construction Association. Miller recently spoke to the VRCA U40 group about the future of the construction industry.
JOC DIGITAL MEDIA
VIDEO: Journal of Commerce Update for the week of May 27th, 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 27th, 2013.
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.
