BuildForce Canada launches Construction Career Pathways program
April 12, 2023, Ottawa – BuildForce Canada has launched their Construction Career Pathways, which aims to connect job seekers and … Read more
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Radon covered: Building and retrofitting to protect against a persistent and deadly gas
What is a contractor’s role when it comes to mitigating radon build-up? Across Canada, all homes have some concentration of … Read more
UBC Canadian District calls on governments to take action on industry tax fraud
April 11, 2023, Winnipeg – The Canadian District of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters is calling on governments to take … Read more
Ontario’s employment and labour rates increase
April 10, 2023, Ontario – The Ontario Construction Secretariat reported that employment throughout the province increased from 567,100 to 572,300 … Read more
Economy added 35,000 jobs in March, unemployment rate still hovering near record low
April 10, 2023 – The Canadian economy added 35,000 jobs last month. Jobs were lost in construction, and March marked … Read more
Huntsman Building Solutions recognized by CCMC for radon gas protection insulation system
April 6, 2023, Boisbriand, Que. – Huntsman Building Solutions (HBS) has received product code compliance (NBC 2015) recognition from The … Read more
JLL releases data on Canadian construction outlook
April 6, 2023, Ottawa – JLL released their 2023 Canada construction outlook. The report looks at how raw material price … Read more
Benjamin Moore introduces new Element Guard exterior paint
April 6, 2023 – Benjamin Moore launched their newest exterior paint, Element Guard. This paint is formulated with the aim of … Read more
Prompt payment and adjudication toolkit seeks to help contractors get paid on time
April 5, 2023, Ontario – Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) has developed a toolkit that aims to raise awareness … Read more
Connect with colleagues, industry partners at Canadian Contractor’s first-ever golf tournament
April 3, 2023, Stouffville, Ont. – Mark your calendars, get your clubs ready, and come out on Thursday, June 1 for … Read more
ESA expands its compliance toolbox with administrative penalties
April 3, 2023, Mississauga, Ont. – With the goal of reducing illegal and unsafe electrical installations across Ontario, the Electrical … Read more
Ontario investing to double number of skilled immigrants
April 3, 2023, Mississauga, Ont. – The Ontario government is investing an additional $25 million over three years in its … Read more