The latest in Canadian construction safety, regulations, and industry best practices.
The demographic reality of the Canadian construction industry is shifting rapidly. With a significant portion of the skilled trades population approaching retirement age, employers are facing a dual challenge.
Terrance Leacock
NCSO & Construction Superintendent
The Canadian construction industry is changing. In 2025, women represented nearly 14 percent of the national construction workforce, the highest share ever recorded. While this growth is positive for an industry facing a severe labour shortage, it exposes
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The Canadian construction industry is facing a demographic cliff. According to Statistics Canada and BuildForce Canada, more than 245,100 construction workers are expected to retire by 2032, creating a net shortfall of just over 61,400 workers even after
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The numbers are sobering, and they tell a story that every construction professional in Canada needs to hear. When we look at construction fatality statistics in Canada, the data reveals a persistent challenge that the industry has yet to fully overcome.
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For decades, construction safety planning in Canada has been a reactive exercise. Site supervisors and safety officers would review two-dimensional drawings, walk the physical site, and attempt to anticipate where hazards might emerge as the project
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