New program to establish mass timber training centres across Canada
AI Article Summary
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America (UBC), with funding from Employment and Social Development Canada, is launching the UBC Sustainable Jobs Mass Timber Project. This initiative will create 10 mass timber training modules across Canada to train workers in sustainable construction methods. The project aims to equip workers with skills in mass timber handling, assembly, and installation, while also supporting Canada's lumber production and supply chains. Participants will receive financial support for dependent care, living expenses, and transportation, to increase accessibility to the training.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how Canada's construction industry is embracing sustainable methods by investing in workforce training for mass timber. For Canadian builders, this means greater access to trained labor skilled in faster and more sustainable building technologies, which could streamline construction processes and reduce project timelines. Furthermore, the initiative promises to stabilize and potentially lower material costs through the use of locally sourced timber, supporting the domestic forestry sector.
