Home Depot names new executive vice president of merchandising
The Home Depot has named William “Billy” Bastek executive vice president of merchandising, effective immediately. Bastek replaces Jeff Kinnaird, who … Read more
Canada
Ontario municipalities feel impacts of housing law, worry over little audit progress
It has been more than three months since Ontario promised to make municipalities “whole” on a loss of development charge … Read more
Investment in building construction increased in January: StatCan
Investment in building construction increased 1.5 per cent to $20.4 billion in January, with all components posting gains. The residential … Read more
Buy now, pay later renovation finance product launched
Image Credit: CNW Group/bidmii International Inc. A new embedded financial product is available that’s designed to help homeowners find contractors … Read more
Ontario to require high school students to earn a technological education credit
In a bid to help boost the number of students looking to enter the skills trades, the Ontario government is … Read more
Plenty of opportunities for women in construction, RESCON says
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is marking International Women’s Day by encouraging more women to pursue careers in … Read more