Month: May 2023

Construction workers pouring and smoothing concrete outdoors.

What Is the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA)?

05/19/2023

The Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA) is a new law in the province of Alberta that helps construction contractors and sub-contractors get paid! The law sets a clear timeline for payments: The most important part, is that a…

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A person working with wood using a hand tool on a workbench.

The Importance of Literacy and Soft Skills in the Trades

05/19/2023

Think you know what employers are looking for when hiring on in the trades?  It’s not just knowing how to use the tools and do the job, known as hard skills. They also want workers with soft skills: stuff like knowing how to…

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