Festool releases ExoActive Exoskeleton – Canadian ContractorCanadian Contractor
Exoskeleton ExoActive EXO 18 HPC 4,0 I-Plus. image courtesy of Festool. Festool, manufacturer of precision-engineered and durable power tool solutions, … Read more
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The essential role of fixtures: what to look for when outfitting your home
(Getty Images) In the ever-evolving world of interior design, fixtures play a pivotal role shaping the ambiance and functionality of … Read more
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
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