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Canadian Contractor
HKA expands construction practice in Canada
HKA has significantly enhanced its construction consulting capabilities in Canada with…
Analysis shows 15% jump in home improvement projects in 2020: MPAC
More than 106,000 Ontario homeowners obtained residential building permits…
RESCON President Richard Lyall appointed to international research steering committee
Richard Lyall, president of the Residential Construction Council of…
The Hammer Special Episode: High-performance buildings with David Dietrich
Presented by Huntsman Building Solutions Awareness is continuing to…
City of Barrie clarifies that code does not envision tornado-proof roofs
The city of Barrie, Ont., has issued a statement…
Photo contest: win a DeWalt power washer!
Gary Jans of Ray-Jans Construction in Cornwall, Ont., won…
The Hammer episode #16: Having the Right Conversations about Net Zero – Gord Cooke, Building Knowledge
Gord Cooke, CEO of Building Knowledge in Cambridge, Ont.,…
KKR to acquire Neighborly
KKR, a leading global investment firm, has announced that…
Microdrones and GE launch GE industrial drone line
GE and Microdrones have entered into a worldwide licensing…
Madeleine Design Group launches “Welcome Home with Madeleine” docuseries
Hosted by Madeleine Sloback, principal and interior designer of…
Aviva Canada survey finds backyard renovations most popular during pandemic
Released on June 17, the “How We Live Report”…
WRLA provides building materials update
During our meeting with Transport Canada last week, we…
DICA launches new eCommerce site
DICA announces customers can now purchase many of its…
Ontario investing $4 million in new programs to support current and future construction workers
The Ontario government is investing over $4 million in…
Oldcastle APG acquires EP Henry
Oldcastle APG has announced its acquisition of EP Henry,…
The Hammer Episode #15: Better Than Doing It Yourself – Michelle Kaplan, Better Than New
Anyone in this business knows how to build things…
WRLA meets with Transport Canada to discuss supply chain issues
As per WRLA’s last bulletin, Minister Jim Carr’s office…
Pomerleau announces brand unification initiative
Pomerleau is announcing a brand unification aligned with its…
BC Hydro and Site C contractors launch new Builders Code website
BC Hydro and seven of its largest contractors have…
WRLA tracking rise in lumber thefts
The Western Retail Lumber Association is becoming increasingly aware…
Homes For Heroes Foundation announces new strategic partnership
The Homes For Heroes Foundation, who’s mission it is…
Podcast hosts suing carpenter – UPDATE
The CBC is reporting that the hosts of The…
Ontario College of Trades replaced by Skilled Trades Ontario
The Ontario government has passed Bill 288, which replaces…
StatsCan building permits report: April 2021
The total value of building permits remained at historically…
Greener Homes Initiative portal now open
Natural Resources Canada has launched its portal allowing Canadian…
CHBA announces 2021 National Awards for Housing Excellence winners
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is proud to…
The Hammer Episode #14: Builders and Brews – Byron Brooks, Brookwright Developments
As event concepts go, Byron Brooks’ Builders and Brews…
Panasonic Canada recognized for significant environmental protection efforts
Panasonic Canada’s ongoing contributions to environmental protection and energy…
WRLA issues second building materials update
In response to feedback from various industry partners, the…
Ontario helping underprivileged youth start promising jobs in construction
The Ontario government is investing almost $2 million in…
