New report calls for putting solar on 1/3 of all Canadian homes to help achieve net-zero
Dec. 14, 2023 – The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) has published a national market outlook for rooftop and on-site solar—also … Read more
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CON the move: Home Hardware PRO Contractor Show in Waterloo
Canadian Contractor had the chance to attend the 2023 Home Hardware Pro Contractor show in Waterloo, Ont., on Oct. 30. … Read more
Federal government launches housing design catalogue initiative
Dec. 13, 2023 – The Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced consultations that will begin in early January 2024 … Read more
Construction sector sees an increase in employment through November
Dec. 13, 2023 – Statistic Canada’s Labour Force Survey found the employment increased in construction by 16,000 workers, a one … Read more
New federal prompt payment legislation to protect construction workers
Dec. 12, 2023 – Canada’s federal prompt payment legislation has come into effect, as announced by Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of … Read more
B.C. adopts building codes aimed at enhancing safety, accessibility and climate resiliency
B.C. has adopted the British Columbia Building and Fire Codes (BC Codes 2024), which are designed to enhance building safety … Read more