Feds fund sustainable affordable housing units in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
Canada’s federal government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in decarbonizing the buildings sector to meet Canada’s … Read more
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Most Ontario contractors feeling positive about business, survey finds
Image Credit: Ontario Construction Secretariat More than eight-in-10 Ontario contractors are feeling good about their business prospects this year, a … Read more
Benjamin Moore kicks off ‘Contractor Appreciation Month’
Paint, colour and coatings brand Benjamin Moore is staging “Contractor Appreciation Month 2023” throughout March, building on its first-ever Contractor … Read more
Canada announces Rapid Housing Funding for Edmonton
The City of Edmonton is receiving $12.5 million in funding for the construction of new housing. The city is one … Read more
New accessibility standard for homes published
CSA Group and Accessibility Standards Canada has created a new accessibility standard designed to give people with disabilities better access … Read more
2022 North American fenestration standard published
A new 2022 edition of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, “North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights” (NAFS) has been published, … Read more
IKO announces $360+ million projects in South Carolina
Residential and commercial roofing products maker IKO has announced plans to build two new manufacturing sites in Chester County, South Carolina. … Read more
Huntsman, Isolation Multi-Services partner for complex Quebec building project
Photo Credit: Huntsman Building Solutions Quebec-based Huntsman Building Solutions (HBS) has partnered with Isolation Multi-Services (IMS) to provide air and … Read more
DeWalt and Humber College provide access to skilled trades training
Toronto’s Humber College has received a donation from DeWalt to support students training to enter a career in the skilled trades. … Read more
JELD-WEN makes change to Western Canada sales team
Doug Nowlin. Photo Credit: JELD-WEN of Canada Door and window manufacturer JELD-WEN Canada has appointed Doug Nowlin to the role … Read more
Saint-Gobain acquires asphalt shingle recycling technology
Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Roofing, has acquired the rights to technology from recycling partner Asphaltica … Read more
CostCertified, Renoworks partner to streamline designing, pricing of homes
Home renovation software providers Renoworks Software Inc. and CostCertified have formed a strategic partnership and mutual reseller agreement for Canadian … Read more