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Women in Construction
Sixth Annual RIDGID Experience includes one Canadian
Among this year’s nine winners was Megan Weston-Jesso (@waterplumbergirl) a plumbing apprentice from Hamilton, Ont.
New director general appointed for International Institute of Refrigeration
Dr. Yosr Allouche become the first woman to hold the role as she replaces Didier Coulomb, who is stepping down after 20 years.
Deadline for 2023 Richard McKeagan scholarship applications, September 1
Over $20,000 will be awarded to select students/apprentices across Canada studying in the plumbing/mechanical contracting and mechanical engineering fields.
Construction site washroom rules now in effect in Ontario
Need for women’s-only washrooms one of several updated jobsite regulations that came into effect on July 1.
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ASHRAE introduces new slate of officers for 2023-24
2023 ASHRAE Annual Conference attracted over 2,050 HVAC/R industry professionals to Tampa, Florida in late June.
Next edition of Supporting Women in Trades conference to be more inclusive
The first Supporting Equity in the Trades conference will be held in Toronto, May 24-26, 2025.
Canadian construction firms confident about the future
New report ‘How We Build Now: Technology and industry trends shaping Canadian construction in 2023’ examines the general sentiment of the industry as well as the challenges and opportunities that businesses face.
Sian Smith Receives CIPH Women of Distinction Award
The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate a commitment to mentoring, developing and promoting women in the plumbing and heating industry.
International Network for Women in Cooling open for membership
The initiative, established last year to advance the engagement of women in the refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pumps sector, has officially launched its website .
Skilled Trades Ontario launching strategic plan
The province’s new skilled trades agency is holding its first Industry Summit ‘Unleashing Ontario’s Potential’ on Wednesday, May 3 at the Toronto Congress Centre.
KEEN’s latest lighter modern work boot
The new lightweight CSA-approved work boot, called the Reno, is available for both men and women.
Ontario adding technical education requirement for high school students
Mandatory high school graduation requirement will provide students with early exposure to technological education and skilled trades.
Canada Leads the G7 for the Most Educated Workforce, but is Experiencing Significant Losses in Apprenticeship Certificate Holders in Key Trades
The number of working-age apprenticeship certificate holders has stagnated or fallen in three major trades fields – construction trades (+0.6%), mechanic and repair technologies (-7.8%) and precision production (-10.0%).
Feds Invest $28 Million to the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency’s Apprenticeship Start Plus Project
The project will provide support to hire 5,200 more apprenticeships over two years in Atlantic Canada with a focus on women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people and racialized people.
Rheem Canada’s Barbara O’Reilly Honoured with First CIPH Women of Distinction Award
The new award recognizes individuals who demonstrate a commitment to mentoring, developing and promoting women in the plumbing and heating industry.
ASHRAE involved in launch of International Network for Women in Cooling
The Network has been created to advance engagement, promote career opportunities and increase overall participation of women in the cooling sector, which includes refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pumps.
AD Canada Holds First Women in Industry Network Event
The virtual event included two panel discussions featuring successful women and men from a myriad of fields and background.
CIPH Board Approves the Establishment of the CIPH Women of Distinction Award
Nominees must demonstrate commitment to mentoring, developing and promoting women in the plumbing and heating industry.
Helping Lead the Way for Young Trades People
Rachel Hesketh is spearheading a youth committee within her union (UA-Local 67).
Unharnessed power: Blazed trails and broken barriers mark the journey into the trades industry for women
When Siân Smith presented the top nine most influential…
