- OTTAWA – New research from the Construction Sector Council (CSC) highlights the need to tap into new sources of labour and to address inconsistent training in the construction industry to deal with a shrinking workforce and skills shortages where they exist. “With the results of four new studies, we...
- OTTAWA – The Construction Sector Council (CSC) is poised to provide on-line training to construction management following the federal government’s approval of $663,000 in funding. The CSC is working with the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) to move its national Gold-Seal Certification Program...
- OTTAWA – The Construction Sector Council has launched a two-year initiative to address the shortage of skilled ironworkers in Canada and provides job opportunities for Aboriginal youth. “It’s a win-win situation,” says Robert Blakely, one of the CSC co-chairs and Director of Canadian Affairs for the...
- OTTAWA – A national initiative to address an anticipated need for more home inspectors and building officials was launched today by the Construction Sector Council. “The initiative addresses the challenge of an aging workforce and the inadequate supply of skilled labour,” says CSC Executive Director...