Public construction is usually evaluated through budgets, schedules and the buildings that eventually open. The people who learn their trades while those buildings are being made deserve a place in the assessment. A hospital expansion can provide unusually demanding experience, but no construction project, however large, can guarantee a career after its crews leave.
Nova Scotia's November 3 announcement about the QEII Halifax Infirmary expansion provides a useful starting point. The province reports that 159 people working on the project are new to the trades and that 86 of them are registered apprentices. More than two dozen trades are represented…
Free preview ends here
The rest of this article is for members.
You've reached the end of the free article preview. An eligible Binder Intelligence membership unlocks the remainder and helps you follow Canadian workplace developments that matter to your business. Choose the subjects, benefits and provinces you're interested in, and receive a personalized weekly briefing when email delivery is available.
Your interests shape what Binder recommends, so you can keep up with relevant developments without searching for them every week. You can update your choices as your work changes.
Already a member? Sign in to continue. Choose the subjects you follow and receive a weekly briefing when delivery is available. Preview the format.
For transparency, you can also read the original source.
Checking weekly email delivery availability…