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Tax credit for multi-generational renovations now available

Tax credit for multi-generational renovations now available

January 24, 2023 by builderkp

(PHOTO: © JackF / ADOBE STOCK) The federal government’s Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit took effect January 1. The credit … Read more

Categories Canadian Contractor
U.S. construction costs fell sharply in December

U.S. construction costs fell sharply in December

January 24, 2023 by builderkp

ARLINGTON, VA. — Falling prices for diesel fuel, lumber and steel cooled inflation for materials and services used in construction … Read more

Categories Daily Commercial News
Program for out-of-status construction workers doubled

Program for out-of-status construction workers doubled

January 24, 2023 by builderkp

PHOTO: David Kennedy The government is doubling a permanent residence pilot program for construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area … Read more

Categories OnSite Magazine
First Structure Cladding Panels at The One Reveal Champagne Finish

First Structure Cladding Panels at The One Reveal Champagne Finish

January 24, 2023 by builderkp

Christmas came early for UrbanToronto’s Forum community, as the first pieces of The One’s highly anticipated champagne-coloured cladding appeared just … Read more

Categories Urban Toronto
NJ law allows contractors to use private inspections

NJ law allows contractors to use private inspections

January 23, 2023 by builderkp

Dive Brief: A new law in New Jersey allows developers to contract with private onsite inspection agencies if local construction … Read more

Categories Construction Dive
How to Select the Right Size HVAC Unit for Your Home or Commercial Space

How to Select the Right Size HVAC Unit for Your Home or Commercial Space

January 23, 2023 by builderkp

The size of the AC is not usually the biggest concern for most consumers interested in installing a new air … Read more

Categories World Construction Today
Welsh refinery construction workers win 11% pay rise

Welsh refinery construction workers win 11% pay rise

January 23, 2023 by builderkp

The maintenance workers who are members of union Unite, and employed under the terms of the … Read more

Categories Construction Enquirer
Ontario contractors raise money for affordable housing

Ontario contractors raise money for affordable housing

January 23, 2023 by builderkp

Photo courtesy of RESCONRESCON and St. Clare’s along with Toronto Mayor John Tory recognized the contributions of builders with a … Read more

Categories Canadian Contractor
Toronto King Street intersection closed for watermain repairs

Toronto King Street intersection closed for watermain repairs

January 23, 2023 by builderkp

TORONTO — The City of Toronto announced Jan. 22 that the busy downtown intersection of King Street West and University … Read more

Categories Daily Commercial News
GCP now an associate member of WCA

GCP now an associate member of WCA

January 23, 2023 by builderkp

GCP, part of Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals, has joined the World Cement Association (WCA) as an associate corporate member. Saint-Gobain Construction … Read more

Categories OnSite Magazine
Top Floor Living: Touring a Panda Condominiums Penthouses at Yonge and Dundas

Top Floor Living: Touring a Panda Condominiums Penthouses at Yonge and Dundas

January 23, 2023 by builderkp

Completed in early 2022, Panda Condominiums is Lifetime Developments’ high-rise addition to the eclectic fabric of one of Toronto’s preeminent … Read more

Categories Urban Toronto
Balfour Beatty wins Miami Beach Convention Center hotel project

Balfour Beatty wins Miami Beach Convention Center hotel project

January 23, 2023 by builderkp

Project: Grand Hyatt Miami Beach Convention Center HotelLocation: MiamiValue: UndisclosedClients: Turnberry, Terra Group London-based contractor Balfour Beatty has won a contract to complete … Read more

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