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Canadian Contractor
Myths of Contracting: Not drawing a salary and living off the profits is the responsible thing to do
by Robert Koci“The blunt truth is if you don’t bring pricing discipline to your company, you are asking your family to provide the buffer”
National Strategy for Women in Trades Developed by 2020
by canadiancontractor“The creation of a National Strategy to help attract more women to the trades will be critical to meeting labour market and economic needs”
Deposits. How much should you ask for?
by Robert Koci“The majority of fixed-price contractors, when dealing with a project over $40,000, require a 10 per cent down payment.”
Trudeau promotes the trades
by Robert KociMandy Rennehan (pictured), Jamie McMillan and Matt Wayland are the Ministerial Advisory committee struck by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to explore new ways to promote the trades
The Company Scale survey: How much revenue can each of your employees generate?
by canadiancontractor“Can my site super really handle $1 million in production per year?”
Ontario’s WSIB rate changes to come Jan. 2020
by canadiancontractor“According to a recent message from the WSIB, the change will make rates, “Easier to understand how your business and other businesses are classified”
US consumer’s remodeling complaints rank #2 behind auto industry complaints
by canadiancontractor“Home improvement also topped the list of worst complaints”
When $600,000 is no longer enough
by Robert Koci“I have always preferred action to talk. And I am not bragging. It IS a terrible failing.
Financial diagnostic: 10 Questions you MUST ask to stay financially healthy
by canadiancontractor“If you don’t know what “normal” looks like you won’t see “abnormal” coming”
Steve Maxwell’s The Bailey Line Road Chronicles: The Wake Up Call
by canadiancontractor“Homesteading isn’t going to let you succeed if you’re swayed by feelings.”
The fun — and the necessity — of letting go
by Robert KociFor effective “letting go,” the owner will have modeled good character for a few years beforehand
Five Principles of Passive House Design and Construction Part 5
by canadiancontractor“Buildings without humidification in winter can leave the interior spaces at low interior humidity, which leads to discomfort and damage to interior materials.”
Getting your staff to show up on time
by canadiancontractor“When I told my team “Today’s meeting is particularly important. Don’t be late”… NO ONE was late… except for me!”
Five Principles of Passive House Design and Construction Part 4
by canadiancontractor“One of the most impactful thermal bridges on a project can be window-to-wall interfaces”
Five Principles of Passive House Design and Construction Part 3
by canadiancontractor“It is important not only to make sure to specify high-performance windows, but also to carefully consider how they are incorporated into the building design”
Building Winnipeg!
by Robert Koci“Having taken over the position of president in 2009 with the mandate to revitalize its operations, Rolfe was not prepared to rest on past performance”
The Paul Gallop Story Part 3: The long view of customer satisfaction
by canadiancontractor“Gallop has made a serious effort to communicate his outlook to ensure that it’s understood throughout the company”
Five Principles of Passive House Design and Construction Part 2
by canadiancontractor“Achieving this degree of airtightness requires careful planning in the design stage”