Canada

Photo courtesy of Smithwood Construction Inc. As renovation contractors, I am sure, much like myself, you have all encountered your … Read more

Month over month, the total value of building permits in Canada rose 13.5% in January to $10.8 billion, rebounding after … Read more

Hello again to everyone doing home renovations and custom homebuilding in Canada. Patrick Flannery here, once again back as editor … Read more

Photo courtesy of Tony Colangelo. Taylor McCarthy, owner of Frontera Homes in Victoria, B.C., joins Canadian Contractor to share the … Read more

First, it is important to understand that national housing starts in 2023 are not high relative to Canada’s population. In … Read more

Striving to achieve a career in an industry where he was truly passionate, while desiring to be a good father, … Read more

Feb. 28, 2024 – Statistics Canada released a new analysis of the construction industry’s employment numbers. According to the recent … Read more

Feb. 28, 2024 – The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) invites code users, the Codes community, and the … Read more

Feb. 27, 2024 – The Manitoba government has appointed Tanya Palson, executive director of the Manitoba Building Trades, as the … Read more

When it comes to tackling the housing supply and affordability crisis, we have a very tall mountain to climb. It … Read more

Interior shot features batt insulation in the both interior and exteriors walls and the ceiling space between floors. Photo courtesy … Read more

Feb. 21, 2024 – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $175 million in funding to fast-track more than 5,200 new … Read more