Vancouver Police investigating spike in construction site thefts on city’s west side
Vancouver Police say they are investigating a spike in thefts from construction sites on the city’s west side and as John Hua reports, soaring lumber prices may be fueling the heists. Source link
Canada leading the way in tall wood building construction
In a new trend, cities across North America are seeing a jump in the number of taller buildings constructed out of wood. Developers are calling the movement a more sustainable way of living. Melanie De Klerk explains. Source link
Survey predicts wage increase for B.C. construction workers
Construction workers in B.C. should see a 10 per cent pay raise during the next two years, according to a new survey. The survey, created by the Independent Contractors and Business Association (ICBA), says B.C. construction companies plan to give their workers a 4.8 per cent raise this year, then a 5.3 per cent increase…