In this episode, James and Christian are joined by Russell Hixson, Editor at SiteNews, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry in 2023. The guys delve into permitting process and how municipalities are working to speed them up. Russell shares his insights on the latest initiatives being implemented to streamline the permitting process and what it means for construction companies. They also discuss inflation and material costs, labour shortages, and ways to attract and retain workers in the construction industry. Russell also shares his journey from investigative crime journalism in the US to Editor at SiteNews. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in construction industry topics, trends and insights for 2023.
Russell Hixson is an award-winning investigative journalist who spent the early parts of his career doing crime and court reporting in the U.S. before stumbling into covering Canada’s construction sector. He spent eight years writing for the Journal of Commerce, where he became well-versed in the industry and its issues. He’s covered the federal budget from Ottawa and documented the early impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic while locked down in his bedroom. Hixson has developed a passion for the construction industry and seeks to convert others by sharing its stories through SiteNews. When he’s not writing stories, the East Vancouver resident enjoys kayaking, skateboarding and avoiding the neighbourhood skunks.
SiteNews is the modern voice of Canadian Construction and the pulse of what’s really happening in the industry—reporting, informing & inspiring in real time.
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