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January 25, 2022 - Prompt payment legislation in British Columbia is (fingers crossed) taking a very positive step forward. According to the Electrical
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The survey suggested women are more likely to have trade credentials, reported a higher overall satisfaction with the industry, and were more likely to recommend the construction industry as a career path than men. The survey showed the number of construction companies has increased to 25,784, up nine per cent over the past five years, and the average wage of an employee is $63,168. According to the B.C. Construction Association, because it has been able to operate safely through the pandemic, the industry offered workers improved financial stability, job satisfaction and a diverse workfor...
By Jeff Angelo Feb 2, 2021 As the Iowa Legislature debates a proposal to allow parents to use tax money to attend the school of their choice, listeners discuss whether tax dollars should ONLY be directed to public schools. PLUS: An expert on gold & silver, Michael Wittmeyer, joins Jeff to discuss the internet-inspired silver rush; reporter Rory O'Neill provides an update on the national COVID-19 response and stimulus negotiations; Chris Atchison, volunteer with the American Heart Association, promotes a legislative health care agenda. You can click below to instantly listen to hour two of Ne...
Citing an increase of more than 2,400 women working in the industry in the last year, the B.C. Construction Association said adoption of the Builders Code in 2019 is starting to pay off on worksites around the province. There are now 10,716 women in the construction trades, up from 8,294 in 2019, the association said. However, that’s still well below the 10-year goal of having women represent 10 per cent of the 180,000-strong construction workforce by 2028. The association introduced the Builders Code more than a year ago with the goal of changing the culture of the industry and attracting ...