Upskilling training programs to address labour shortfalls in Western Canada - Peter Caulfield, Journal of Commerce

A recent report by the Canada West Foundation (CWF) says construction workers need training in specialized (often technical) competencies, to enable them to move between sectors of the industry. According to the CWF report, residential and ICI projects have different labour requirements. Most ICI projects are more complex than residential. They’re costlier, larger, take longer to build and have more stringent regulatory requirements. Most residential construction worker teams are smaller and more versatile, while ICI projects consist of larger teams with more specialized roles and skill sets.

https://canada.constructconnect.com/joc/news/labour/2026/04/upskilling-training-programs-to-address-labour-shortfalls-in-western-canada