A window into the future: motorized blinds
Image courtesy of Somfy. As the 2050 deadline for a net-zero Canada approaches, designers and engineers are developing more efficient … Read more
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Building permits for June 2024
(Adobe Stock) Statistics Canada has released its building permits for June 2024. The total value of building permits in Canada … Read more
The importance of protecting your hearing as a contractor
(Getty Images) Construction sites are notoriously loud environments, filled with various high-decibel noises that pose significant risks to workers’ hearing. … Read more
IKO launches new Warranty Portal to streamline and expedite customer experience
Image courtesy of IKO. IKO a roofing, waterproofing and insulation industries for residential and commercial markets has launch Warranty Portal. … Read more
New Procore partnerships to advance diversity and inclusion in the construction industry
(Getty Images) Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of Procore’s values. Procore recognizes the importance of creating opportunities for … Read more
B.C. introduces new $10,000 rebate for homeowners installing a dual fuel system
Image courtesy of FortisBC. FortisBC Energy Inc., (FortisBC) is introducing a new rebate of $10,000 or more for eligible customers … Read more
Canadians can’t afford net-zero during a national housing crisis: Lyall
The federal government has released its Canada Green Buildings Strategy, a plan to reach net-zero emissions from the building sector … Read more
Canada’s construction sector remains positive in Q2
(Getty Images) The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) / Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors Construction Monitor Q2 2024 revealed … Read more
WSIB campaign encourages safe work for young people
(Getty Images) WSIB Ontario reminds young people to practice safety because workplace safety doesn’t take a summer vacation. Summer is here, and … Read more
IKO unveils revamped Roof-Fast Cap and Base: a customer-driven solution for low-slope roofing
IKO, a roofing, waterproofing and insulation shingle manufacture for residential and commercial markets, has released a newly revamped Roof-Fast Cap … Read more
Nominate an outstanding young leader for Canadian Contractor
(Getty Images) Rising Stars celebrates the next generation of outstanding renovation and custom homebuilding contractors – the young leaders who … Read more
Small businesses in Atlantic Canada pay more property taxes: CFIB report
(Getty Images) Businesses across Atlantic Canada are being vastly overcharged in property taxes compared with their residential counterparts, finds a … Read more