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Canadian Contractor

This one’s for the ladies – Promoting women in the construction trades
You’ve heard this one before: an estimated 257,100 workers…
People, Plants and Paving Digital Conference brings in talent from reality TV, Caterpillar and more
World of Asphalt and the National Asphalt Pavement Association…
Canadian housing markets set records again in January
Statistics released Tuesday by the Canadian Real Estate Association…
Groupe Turcotte and Home Hardware acquire Patrick Morin Inc.
Groupe Turcotte and Home Hardware Stores Limited have announced…
Employers need to get apprentices in at ground level
Chad has some thoughts on apprenticeships, sparked by this…
Don’t be a slob
This reader warns of loss of trust if you…

Creative Eye: The Winning Crescent
Maric Homes discusses taking the gold for Creemans Crescent.

Gazing into the Crystal Ball
Experts discuss what to expect in 2021 and beyond.

The Allure of Alair
The move from owner-operator to franchise owner works out for the Chuba brothers.
EllisDon embraces COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Pilot rogram
In a continued effort to ensure the highest level…
Skills Ontario applauds and supports Government of Ontario’s Skills Development Fund to boost economic recovery
The Honourable Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and…

Editorial: Looking Ahead
Let’s start out 2021 with a look at the…
Construction sector coalition urges federal and provincial governments to deliver on infrastructure investments
A coalition of construction sector associations have allied to…
Fortress Building Products partners with Powerhouse Building Solutions
Fortress Building Products is teaming up with Canadian building…
Home Construction Regulatory Authority begins operations
A new Ontario regulator, improving protection for new home…

The Hammer Episode #10: Building Back Better – Jim Mandeville, FirstOnSite
From wildfires to floods to ice storms, our country…

StatsCan building permits report: November 2020
The total value of building permits rose 12.9% to $9.4 billion…
Ottawa to offer grants for energy-efficient retrofits
In its November 30 fall economic statement, the federal…
Niagara Home Builders support Ontario COVID measures
The Niagara Home Builders’ Association (NHBA) and the Ontario…
Residential and renovation construction to continue during Ontario lockdown
Ontario premier Doug Ford has released a list of…
Orr named to Order of Canada
A Saskatoon engineer who was a key driver in…
Construction to continue in Quebec during lockdown
Canadian Press reports construction sites and factories will remain…
EllisDon’s ABEEL launches Shaping the Future sponsorship program
EllisDon’s Alliance of Black Employee and Leadership (ABEEL) launches…
Home Hardware launches Inspired Home Collection
Home Hardware has launched its first-ever Inspired Home Collection…

The Hammer Episode #9: The Arch of Pandemic – Suzanne Bernier, SB Crisis Consulting
Pandemic response expert Suzanne Bernier joins The Hammer to…

The Hammer Epsiode #8: Maxime Duzyk and Joe Upper, Huntsman Building Solutions
On this special episode of The Hammer, sponsored by…

The Ryan Report: Here we go again – An analysis of the impact of COVID-19
As case counts rise, we may be facing a…

Today’s Builder: Truth in budgeting
Most major financial decisions centre around a budget. They…
It’s not the boogeyman
Karen is relieved to find out from John Bleasby…
Good goal, bad timing
Nathan feels the timing is bad for Ontario to…