Constructive Thinking
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A Conversation with Wayne Prins: Executive Director at CLAC
Continue readingPaul de Jong, President & CEO at PCA, chats with Wayne Prins, Executive Director of the CLAC union. The discussion covers the history of the union, policy priorities, workforce development innovat...
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Shop Class as Soulcraft
Continue readingIn his book Shop Class as Soulcraft, Matthew Crawford, a philosopher turned motorcycle mechanic, argued that that our society’s focus on “knowledge work” has degraded the manual trades. ...
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Building Canada - Labour Mobility Challenges in a Shifting Global Landscape
Continue readingPCA’s President & CEO, Paul de Jong, speaks with Marco Navarro-Génie of the Haultain Research Institute. Their conversation covers the opportunities and challenges presented by Prime Minister Carn...
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What is Done in Germany Stays in Germany?
Continue readingSome time ago, I joined a delegation of construction sector leaders on a fact-finding trip to Germany. Our goal was to learn first-hand why the "German model" of apprenticeship works so well. It ...
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Prompt Payment, Construction Liens and Practical Implications Across Canada
Continue readingA discussion on prompt payment, adjudication and how the construction industry should adapt to changing payment requirements across Canada, featuring PCA’s Stephen Hamilton and Rocco Ruso, Principal a...
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Mandating Apprenticeships? Why Apprenticeship Requirements on Public Projects is a Bad Idea
Continue readingPCA's Vice President of Ontario, Karen Renkema, and Director of Public Affairs, Ontario, Stephen Hamilton, discuss the Association’s response to the Ontario Government consultation linking apprentices...
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Letter to the Editor: It’s Ground Hog Day in B.C. with Infrastructure Projects Act
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