Eight Canadian university teams accept Solar Decathlon challenge
Nov. 16, 2023 – Canadian teams from Concordia University (Montreal), Queen’s University (Kingston, Ont.), UBC (Vancouver), UBC-Okanagan (Kelowna), Thompson Rivers … Read more
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Radon Covered: Building and retrofitting protection
What is a contractor’s or builder’s role when it comes to mitigating radon build up? Across Canada, all homes have … Read more
Enbridge Gas and Skills Ontario renew partnership on D.E.I., Indigenous initiatives
Nov. 15, 2023 – Skills Ontario and Enbridge Gas have renewed their partnership and sponsorship of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion … Read more
What Went Hong?: Site safety inspection
Construction site safety inspections are part of a standard set of protocols to evaluate and safeguard a work site prior … Read more
A.O. Smith moving to rep agencies in Ontario in 2024
Nov. 14, 2023 – A.O. Smith, manufacturer of residential and commercial water heaters, has announced that as of January 1, … Read more
CFCSA hits major COR milestone
Nov. 13, 2023- The Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA) announced it has hit a significant milestone with attainment … Read more
Free resources available to help address substance use in the trades
Nov. 10, 2023 – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a suite of free resources … Read more
Green Communities Canada deep dives into federal data on reducing GHG in housing sector
Nov. 8, 2023 – Green Communities Canada has completed an in-depth review of federal data on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) … Read more
Skilled Trades Ontario Recognizes National Skilled Trade and Technology Week with Strategic Plan Release
Nov. 7, 2023 – Skilled Trades Ontario released its strategic plan, designed to help “drive growth in the skilled trades … Read more
Selection process to get underway for new president and CEO of CMHC
Nov. 6, 2023 -The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has announced an upcoming selection process for a new president … Read more
Government of Canada extends Workforce Solutions Road Map and introduces new wage requirements under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Nov. 6, 2023 – Canada is experiencing continued low unemployment rates and while there are some signs that labour shortages … Read more
Creative Eye: nidus3D | Canadian Contractor
Nidus3D in Kingston, Ontario is a trailblazer responding to the housing crisis. They’re 3D printing Canada’s first buildings using innovative … Read more