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Canadian Contractor
Do you have work site insurance for your tools?
by John BleasbyStolen tools mean downtime, financial loss and headaches all round
A super-insulated Toronto semi demonstrates a leading edge approach to energy performance
by John BleasbyA homeowner puts his building science profession into personal practice
Christmas comes early? Ottawa agrees to make National Building Code (online version) FREE
by Steve PayneHaving to pay for the NBC has been a ridiculous policy for years. Now the Federal Government is making it free.
The benefits of hiring a qualified home inspector prior to renovations
by John BleasbyIt’s a small price to pay to avoid expensive surprises later
Don’t forget to enter our new Dilemma Contest! Dr. Jekyll and Mrs. Hyde
by John BleasbyYou could win a DeWalt 20V MAX cordless jigsaw!
Ensuring a safe workplace for everyone
by John BleasbySexual harassment is very much in the news – and construction job sites are not immune to it
We have the technology in this industry. Why aren’t we using it? Report from The Buildings Show
by Steve PayneNov. 27, Canadian Contractor hosted a panel discussion on Residential Construction Technology. Here is a brief report.
Make it a Construction Christmas for your favourite little one!
by John BleasbySon, daughter, niece or nephew — gifts to inspire the next generation
When it comes to building codes, we get what we tolerate
by Casey EdgeCasey Edge questions Canada’s building code review process
Finding a path through Canada’s energy-efficiency certification programs: Part Three
by John BleasbyIs BuiltGreen the home building certification Canada is looking for?
Ontario woman, 33, needs a wheelchair ramp
by canadiancontractorIf you can help Katie, at least with information, her email is in this post
New Brunswick to raise Workers Comp rates by 70 per cent next year
by canadiancontractorThe average 2019 rate paid by employers in NB will be $2.92 per $100 of payroll, up from $1.70 in 2018.
Previously convicted contractor Calvin Gordon, facing legal actions from clients, countersues them
by John BleasbyGordon and his partner claim damages from their clients for “assault, intentional infliction of distress, nuisance, breach of privacy, conspiracy to injure, loss of income, and defamation of character.” The matter is headed for trial in Orillia, Ontario, early in 2019
Finding a path through Canada’s energy-efficiency certification programs: Part Two
by John BleasbyNR Canada teams up with the CHBA team up to help builders navigate their way
The need for site safety regulations explained in 5 videos
by John BleasbyWe’re lucky to have rules that protect workers!
Matching certification programs to your energy-efficiency commitment (New Series)
by John BleasbyPart One: Passive House heads the chart of energy-efficiency programs
Business cards: Your chance to make a good first impression
by John BleasbyYou can say a lot about your company in a small space
Set yourself up for hiring success
by John BleasbyIt’s as much about you and your company as it about the candidate