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Good morning! 💻 AI is becoming commonplace in construction. A recent study found that Nearly 75% of global AEC companies are using AI within one or more phases of their building projects. However, over half (54%) of those using AI are concerned about AI regulation and of those, 44% say these concerns are having a real impact on AI implementation within their companies.

📈LABOUR BY THE NUMBERS

The greatest growth in employment over the past year occurred among the youngest demographic, those aged 15 to 24 years. Both the employment and labour force figures increased significantly within this group, with the labour force growing by 21.7% (an increase of 38,200 workers) and employment rising by 24.4% (an increase of 40,600 workers). This substantial increase highlights a surge in young workers participating in and contributing to the construction sector over the past year.

👷‍♀️ PEOPLE MOVES

Mark Collins has been promoted to Senior Project Coordinator at Peak Construction Group. His efforts will focus on the Sen̓áḵw project in Vancouver. 

Michael Fedchyshyn has been appointed the inaugural chief executive officer of the Building Ontario Fund board of directors. Fedchyshyn brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in strategic corporate development, infrastructure investing, structured finance and public-private contracting.

Luiza Lima has been promoted to Senior Marketing Manager at Orion Construction. Lima is a well-versed marketing professional with over 15 years of experience in the construction, real estate, and hospitality industries.

John Brennan has started a new role as Executive Director, Digital Projects at WSP. Brennan is an IT leader who is passionate about delivering solutions that empower users. Prior to this role he spent more than 13 years working for the City of Kelowna.

Jason Parravano will succeed Michael Zakuta as President & Chief Executive Officer of Plaza, effective January 2, 2025. Parravano, currently serving as the Trust's Chief Operating Officer, joined Plaza on January 8, 2024 and has provided leadership and vision in overseeing all of the company's day-to-day activities.

Andy Berube has joined BECC Modular as Vice President of Sales and Strategic Partnerships.

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🗞 HEADLINES

🌍 Immigration reduction: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will significantly reduce its immigration targets, lowering the number of new permanent residents to 395,000 in 2025, 380,000 in 2026, and 365,000 in 2027. This shift comes in response to criticism that the government's previous goal of 500,000 annual immigrants was unsustainable, especially amid housing shortages and growing public concern.

👷‍♀️ Finding the perfect ratio: Manitoba is implementing regulatory changes to restore the 1:1 apprentice-to-journeyman ratio for most designated trades. This shift responds to safety concerns. Proponents say the new ratio will help apprentices receive the proper support needed to build their careers.  Employers may still use the 2:1 ratio for existing agreements or apply for temporary adjustments.  

🏆 Go for the Gold: The Vancouver Regional Construction Association has announced the winners of its Gold Awards which celebrates exceptional people and projects in the construction industry. Canadian Turner Construction Company and Gisborne Industrial were major winners, each taking home multiple Gold Awards.

🧠 LEADERSHIP

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