Contractors feel the pressure, as the push for net-zero gets tough
(Getty Images) By 2030 the Canadian government intends to reduce emissions by 40 per cent and be net-zero by 2050. … Read more
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Stanley national survey finds that nearly half of residential trade pros would rather go without their phone than tape
Image courtesy of Stanley Black and Decker. Stanley and a Stanley Black and Decker brand released results from a recent … Read more
Apogee celebrates its 75th anniversary
Image courtesy of Apogee Enterprises Inc Apogee Enterprises Inc., celebrates its 75th anniversary across its locations and brands. Founded as … Read more
Ontario and Alberta establish a partnership to address the skilled trades labour shortage
(Getty Images) Ontario’s Labour Minister, David Piccini, and Alberta’s Minister of Advanced Education, Rajan Sawhney, have agreed to work together … Read more
Its time to update the code: Lyall
Times are changing quickly in the residential construction world due to advances in building technology. The regulations that govern the … Read more
Laing O’Rourke Centre Review 2020-2023: leading the way for the construction industry of the future
2020-2023 Review. Image courtesy of Laing O’Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology. The University of Cambridge’s engineering department and … Read more
ASHRAE establishes first ever centre of excellence
(Getty Images) ASHRAE commits to reducing climate change in the built environment of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by establishing of … Read more
Factoring in Indigenous cultural needs in housing design
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) plan for a new housing design … Read more
‘I want Ontario workers to build this great province:’ Ontario Labour Minister on Hamilton investment
(Getty Images) On July 2, 2024, the Ontario government announced its investment of $3.6 million through the Skills Development Fund … Read more
Sexton partners with Octo Purchasing Group
Photograph taken from Sexton Group’s website. Sexton Group Ltd. is pleased to announce a new partnership with Octo Purchasing Group. This … Read more
EECOL Electric acquires Independent Electric Supply
Image courtesy of EECOL Electric. Electrical distributor, EECOL Electric has acquired Independent Electric Supply Inc. “EECOL’s customer-first focus aligns perfectly … Read more
Nova Scotia offering summer camps for youth interested in skilled trades
(Getty Images) Youth across Nova Scotia will learn more about the skilled trades this summer with funding from the Province. … Read more