Why contractor-worker communication is key to maintaining safety
What is the main skill successful construction contractors need to have today? Project management perhaps? Practical skills like bricklaying or … Read more
Canada
Skilled Trades Ontario to launch certificates of qualification, wallet cards for skilled trades professionals
July 24, 2023 – Skilled Trades Ontario will begin issuing over 17,500 certificates of qualification and more than 200,000 wallet … Read more
DE&I: are you talking the talk or are you walking the walk?
It’s easy to talk about the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the construction industry. But the reality … Read more
Canada Digital Adoption Plan: Stream I overview
If you are a small business owner who wants to reach more customers online, you may be eligible for a … Read more
Festool’s latest product releases | Canadian Contractor
July 19, 2023 – Festool has released a series of new products, including a plunge-cut saw, a surface restoration grinder … Read more
Noble opens dedicated HVAC counter in the GTA
July 19, 2023 – Noble announced the official opening of a dedicated HVAC counter at their Jane Street location to allowed HVAC … Read more
NHBA announces 2023 scholarship recipients
July 19, 2023 – For over 13 years, The Niagara Home Builders’ Association has been granting scholarships to individuals entering … Read more
Saint-Gobin renews national partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada
July 18, 2023 – Saint-Gobain North America and its building products subsidiaries CertainTeed Canada Inc. and Kaycan have renewed their … Read more
CMHC says rate of housing starts posts largest month to month increase in a decade
July 18, 2023 – Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in June posted its … Read more
Government of Canada supports housing research initiatives
July 17, 2023 – The Ministry of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion announced over $1.7 million in funding through the … Read more
Ontario puts $2.6M toward newcomer job training projects
July 13, 2023 – Ontario is funding four training projects to help more than 300 newcomers, including displaced Afghans and … Read more
Drop in small business optimism shows economic slowdown may be underway: CFIB
July 13, 2023 – After a seven-month upward streak, the small business optimism index for the next 12 months dropped … Read more