by Jordan Bateman | Dec 27, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
’Tis the season for new year’s resolutions as we careen into 2024. Goal setting – especially after a period of self-reflection – is a helpful exercise, but for the sake of our mental health, we should keep a few principles in mind as we make our resolutions....
by Jordan Bateman | Dec 21, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Every year, ICBA gives out Safety Merits Awards — a $1,500 bonus given to open shop construction professionals who have logged a full year of safe work. They are nominated by their supervisors, and selected by random draw. We have our third 2023 ICBA Safety Merits...
by Jordan Bateman | Dec 20, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Every year, ICBA gives out Safety Merits Awards — a $1,500 bonus given to open shop construction professionals who have logged a full year of safe work. They are nominated by their supervisors, and selected by random draw. We have our second 2023 ICBA Safety Merits...
by Jordan Bateman | Dec 20, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
I wrote this two Christmases ago, but the message rings true today: On Christmas Eve, after we put the kids to bed and prepare for Santa’s arrival, my wife and I always watch It’s A Wonderful Life. The film is 75 years old but feels as relevant today as ever. Last...
by Jordan Bateman | Dec 19, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Every year, ICBA gives out Safety Merits Awards — a $1,500 bonus given to open shop construction professionals who have logged a full year of safe work. They are nominated by their supervisors, and selected by random draw. We have our first 2023 ICBA Safety Merits...
by Jordan Bateman | Dec 18, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
The following was written by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson. Statistics Canada recently published revised data on economic growth covering the period 2021-22. Overall, the picture was positive, notably for Western Canada, as the economy rebounded from the worst...