B.C. says new building codes will come into effect March 2024
New codes add provisions for accessibility and seismic safety but may result in cost increases for housing
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New codes add provisions for accessibility and seismic safety but may result in cost increases for housing
New codes add provisions for accessibility and seismic safety but may result in cost increases for housing
Cranes, forklifts and excavators are being turned into intelligent robots by a team of engineers at UBC, presenting a potential solution to a labour shortage in the construction industry amid the ongoing housing crisis.
The B.C. government is fast-tracking the accreditation process for internationally educated workers to address a province-wide labour shortage.
The B.C. Construction Association says a chronic labour shortage, combined with outdated regulations about paying contractors on time could combine to cause a major slowdown.