Skilled Trades Agency

10/22/2024

Labor report shows dire need for new construction workers

https://lbmjournal.com/labor-report-shows-dire-need-for-new-construction-workers/

10/21/2024

Building The Future: How AI Is Revolutionizing Construction

For an industry that’s been around for millennia, construction is seeing significant benefit from the use of AI.

10/17/2024

Growing number of students choose skilled trades over college

There's a trend of more young people considering skilled trades as an option.

10/15/2024

Hiring and keeping Gen Z are two separate tasks

McKinsey report shows that Gen Z wants a path and purpose in any manufacturing job.

10/09/2024

Toronto Ranks Highest For Cranes Across Major US And Canadian Markets (Again)

Almost as ubiquitous in Toronto as the noble racoon, construction cranes are a fixture of the city's skyline. Back in Q3 2023, Toronto had the most operating cranes out of any North American city — a staggering 240 — really just sticking it to Seattle, which had held second place with 45 cranes....

09/30/2024

Changes in the population of tradespeople between 2016 and 2021

There has been a growing concern about future labor supply in skilled trades in Canada. Using data from the Census of Population and the Job Vacancy and Wage Survey (JVWS), this article examines changes in the number and demographic composition of tradespeople from 2016 to 2021 in Canada. Specifical...

09/16/2024

Employers choose re-skilling existing employees over hiring new ones amid budget constraints

Canadian companies have open positions to fill, but a growing number are re-skilling existing employees to meet their needs rather than hiring new ones – and

09/10/2024

The minimum wage in Ontario is going up next month

The minimum wage in Ontario is going up in October. That's good news for workers as about a million people across the province are about to see a b...

09/09/2024

Major growth forecast for global modular market

DUBLIN, IRELAND – The global modular construction market is expected to grow 8.78 per cent per year over the next five years, reaching US$97.13 billion by 2029, according to a new market report from Ireland-based Research and Markets. The current volume is US$63.76 billion. The industrial/institut...

07/30/2024

Ontario Investing Up to $260 Million to Train Workers

Ontario Investing Up to $260 Million to Train Workers | Ontario Newsroom

07/04/2024

First of its kind banking option for skilled tradespeople in Canada

Skilled trade apprentices can get free banking, credit card perks, and a chance for tuition and tool bursaries and scholarships