Elizabeth Everson

Canada’s construction industry is a dynamic and vital sector of the country’s economy, employing thousands of skilled workers and contributing significantly to its growth. Within this industry, labor unions have played a prominent role in advocating for the rights and interests of construction workers. In this article, we will explore the landscape of Canadian construction …

Canadian Construction Unions: Shaping the Industry and Influencing Payroll Read More »

The construction industry is an intricate web of regulations designed to ensure safety, productivity, and the overall well-being of workers and the public. Among the many regulations in place, one critical aspect that must be carefully managed is the ratio of apprentice to journeyman workers. This ratio serves as a guideline to maintain a skilled …

Understanding the Apprentice-to-Journeyman Worker Ratio on Public and Private Projects Read More »

Project Labor Agreements are unique to the construction industry. PLAs are agreements between a construction company, contractor and unions, and are created before a construction project begins. Learn about PLA impact on Federal funding for infrastructure projects.

American Contractors are faced with a unique dilemma – stay small and continue managing complex union and prevailing wage requirements with current resources in-house, or grow and allocate vast amounts of time and resources into simply staying compliant.