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Russell Hixson retweeted
Mar 31
SiteSummit 2026 is back with @EllisDon!
We’re ditching ballrooms for a "Summer School" theme at GB's waterfront campus
🏝️ Toronto Island takeover
⚽️ FIFA on the big screen
📚 A curriculum YOU design
Early Bird ends this week. Enrol now: thesitesummit.com/
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Russell Hixson retweeted
1 May 2025
50 years after its inception @icbabc boasts more than 4,500 member and client companies making it the largest construction association in Canada. We spoke with their team to find out why it has grown so much and lasted so long.
readsitenews.com/b-c-trailbl…
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26 Feb 2025
New Flash just dropped 👀 check it out!
26 Feb 2025
⚡️The SiteNews Flash has struck again!
Editor @RussellReports is here to break down construction’s biggest stories in lightning speed. This week he explores 🇨🇦’s high-speed rail dreams, Halifax’s record-breaking hospital work, and circular economy research on the West Coast.
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Russell Hixson retweeted
21 Feb 2025
🏗️ @GlotmanSimpson isn’t just helping build iconic high-rises. They are also reinforcing communities with schools, hospitals, sports facilities and other institutional infrastructure.
Check out our piece to learn more about their approach:
readsitenews.com/building-co…
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19 Feb 2025
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19 Feb 2025
Introducing Alto: Canada’s largest infrastructure project ever — connecting nearly 20 million Canadians between Quebec City and Toronto with 300km/hour high-speed rail.
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30 Jan 2025
📽️ The @ReadSiteNews Flash is live!
If you like your construction news in video format, be sure to check out our new regular segment. This week we covered Trans Mountain economics, carbon material research and (of course) looming Trump tarrifs.
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Russell Hixson retweeted
20 Nov 2024
🏗️ Why are construction giants like EllisDon and Chandos using Hoylu?
Our team got to the bottom of it in our latest story: readsitenews.com/all-aboard-…
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Russell Hixson retweeted
17 Oct 2024
🤝 AI-powered concrete solutions, a pioneering real estate IPO, expansions throughout North America and more. It has been a busy few weeks for Canadian construction businesses. readsitenews.com/business-mo…
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Russell Hixson retweeted
16 Oct 2024
Jeff Watt, President of Ledcor Industries, joined industry leaders at the @icbabc's Construction Innovation Summit to discuss what it takes to navigate today’s construction landscape: readsitenews.com/top-contrac…
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Russell Hixson retweeted
15 Oct 2024
Do you work in Construction? Don’t miss this chance to share your experiences and challenges in the annual BC Construction Industry Survey.
Make sure your voice is heard – Complete this survey today!!
bit.ly/3TtMlmp
#BCConstruction #bcpoli #BCElection2024
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Russell Hixson retweeted
16 Sep 2024
🎉 The 2024 Top 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction winners are here!
Now in its 5th year, the awards program celebrates the brightest young leaders shaping the future of construction in Canada.
Check out the full list here: readsitenews.com/40-under-40…
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Russell Hixson retweeted
5 Sep 2024
2,148 apprentices registered
$16.26M injected into BC's economy
What makes an apprenticeship program truly impactful?
BCCA's Apprenticeship Services program participants completed a satisfaction survey...
Check out the results > lnkd.in/gUV-M2xh
#BCConstruction #bcpoli
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Russell Hixson retweeted
3 Sep 2024
🗓️ Forums, shows, symposiums and more. As 2024 begins to wrap up there is still lots to do. Check out the hottest events to attend in the coming months. readsitenews.com/constructio…
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Russell Hixson retweeted
Here are some key impacts construction has on the Canadian economy:
🔹 The construction industry created an average of 31,000 jobs annually, directly creating 56,500 jobs in 2023.
🔸 Indirectly, construction economically contributes $33.6 billion to these sectors.
#Construction #
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Russell Hixson retweeted
3 Sep 2024
🏗 Linde is investing over $2 billion to build and operate a large-scale clean hydrogen and atmospheric gases facility in Alberta, supporting Dow’s Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero Project.
readsitenews.com/linde-annou…
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Russell Hixson retweeted
3 Sep 2024
I'm really excited to share that @CCAbuildsYYC's 80th year anniversary and our efforts to address the skilled labour shortage are featured in today's Calgary Herald! calgaryherald.com/business/d…
#SkilledTrades #Calgary #yyc #ableg #Construction
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29 Aug 2024
The VRCA (@VanConstruction) and BCCA (@thisisBCCA ) just so happened to book @JohnRustad4BC on the same day as some bombshell political news. Thanks for the fascinating evening!
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29 Aug 2024
My friend Reuben Forsland (@joiguitars) has been featured by @metmuseum for his incredible work with an extremely rare mahogany. If you enjoy high-end woodworking, give it a listen! metmuseum.org/perspectives/a…
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Russell Hixson retweeted
28 Aug 2024
I'm very proud that our collaboration with "Honour the Work" to bring a skilled trades curriculum supplement to Calgary elementary classrooms this Fall has caught the attention of the Premier of Alberta, @ABDanielleSmith. @CCAbuildsYYC #ableg #SkilledTrades
28 Aug 2024
“By introducing students to the skilled trades early on, we are not only helping to secure the future of our industry but also providing young people with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in these rewarding careers."
- Bill Black, President and CEO of the Calgary Construction Association
Read more: calgary.ctvnews.ca/building-…
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Russell Hixson retweeted
28 Aug 2024
👷August People Moves is here! See all your construction peers' latest career changes and professional accomplishments in one place: readsitenews.com/people-move…
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