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Renting VS Purchasing Your Construction Equipment
Renting VS Purchasing Your Construction Equipment
There are many opportunities to rent the equipment you need rather than purchase. Often times, it can be more convenient and cost-effective – what every project manager needs. Rather than bore you with a long article on the pros and cons of purchasing or
Calgary contractor uses AirTags to recover stolen construction materials
Calgary contractor uses AirTags to recover stolen construction materials
Pierre Dumont owns Pierrefect Contracting Inc. He says AirTags helped him track down stolen items this week. (Submitted by Pierre Dumont)
Global computer chip shortage concerns grow as pressure from China on Taiwan increases
Global computer chip shortage concerns grow as pressure from China on Taiwan increases
Taiwan has the world’s biggest semiconductor industry, with one single company — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company — producing 53 per cent of the world’s chips.
BC Ferries Update
BC Ferries Update
BC Ferries cancels some Friday evening sailings from Nanaimo to Vancouver due to crew shortage
PRELIMINARY: COVID-19 and Households’ Financial Distress
PRELIMINARY: COVID-19 and Households’ Financial Distress
This research has been finalized and posted as COVID-19 and Financial Distress: Vulnerability to Infection and Death Note: Since this research was posted on March 27, additional data have been made available. The following charts supplement the post li
Is the Labor Market as Tight as It Seems?
Is the Labor Market as Tight as It Seems?
It is said to be “loose” if the opposite holds true. Gauging the degree of labor market tightness or looseness requires measures of vacancies and available workers.
Labor Market insites
Labor Market insites
B.C.’s economy is constantly evolving. And these changes directly affect the number and type of jobs available. How is B.C.’s economy changing? Our province is: attracting major project investment throughout the province becoming increasingly focu