“Cool but not necessary:” contractors on smart PPE
(Getty Images) On the worksite, construction and contract workers are exposed to a wide variety of hazards that put them … Read more
Canada
The 2024 Canadian Homeowner Renovation Report findings released
“With the very high current cost of living burdening so many Canadians, we’re seeing a notable shift in homeowner behaviour,” … Read more
WD-40 debuts new precision pen
Image courtesy of WD-40. Combining precision and performance, WD-40 introduces its new precision pen to the Canadian market. Crafted with … Read more
Federal government releases Canada Green Building Strategy
(Getty Images) The federal government has released its Canada Green Buildings Strategy (CGBS). The Strategy recognizes that green buildings are … Read more
Festool unveils new drywall sander for the modern professional
Planex LHS 2-M Drywall Sander. Image courtesy of Festool. Ottawa-based manufacturer of durable power tool solutions, Festool has released new … Read more
Cornerstone Building Brands completes acquisition of Mueller Supply Company
Image courtesy of Cornerstone Building Brands. Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., a manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, has … Read more
RLB Construction releases North America cost report for Q2
Photo courtesy of RLB. Rider Levett Bucknall Construction’s (RLB) quarterly cost report has been released for North America’s Q2 2024, specifically … Read more
IKO unveils commercial website for North America market
(Getty Images) IKO has launched a newly designed website for IKO Commercial. This launch underscores IKO’s commitment to innovation and … Read more
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
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