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by Robert KociBe informed. Stay informed. Read canadiancontractor.ca and Canadian Contractor magazine
Adjudication, Small Claims, or Lien: Each option has conditions
by John BleasbyConstruction Act amendments new to Ontario and Saskatchewan are under review across Canada
Calvin Gordon’s defamation, harassment suits are postponed
by John BleasbyClock reset for proceedings against Orillia, Ont. residents and trades due to legal technicalities
Latest Eco Life Home Improvement judgments exceed $30,000 in two separate rulings
by John Bleasby“I don’t know why this man’s not in jail. I don’t know why he hasn’t been charged”: Court Justice
Five questions in five minutes for Canada’s Prime Minister
by Casey EdgeWith a federal election this fall, the VRBA’s Casey Edge wants answers from the top
Canadian Contractor mentoring series: What Steve Said! Part 1
by John Bleasby“When I started out, a mentor would have been ideal — someone I could count on to give me really good advice.”
Had a safety conversation with your workers lately?
by John BleasbyTalking about safety in an open, positive manner is critical for all contractors
Perfectionism versus excellence
by Robert KociThe following is an editorial by Steve Maxwell, tools editor for Canadian Contractor printing originally in the March/April 2019 issue of Canadian Contractor. For more by Maxwell, you can go to his website https://baileylineroad.com/ By Steve Maxwell Sooner or later,…
Tankless water heater kills Ohio family
by Robert KociThe DIY installation of an unpermitted tankless water heater is suspected in four deaths
Ontario’s Construction Act changes are coming to Saskatchewan
by John BleasbyMore provinces expected to enact prompt payment and adjudication legislation
Ontario roofer jailed for 7 days for working at height violations
by John BleasbySteven Bell of Belleville, Ont. ignored previous OSHA fall protection fines for years
Renovator and custom home builder Evolve Builders Group pays a ‘living wage’
by Robert KociGuelph builder decides Ontario’s minimum is not enough
Your budget and you… NOW!
by Robert KociYou need a budget, and we can help
Canadian housing starts surge 23 per cent in April
by Steve PayneIt had been a slow start to the year but Canadian homebuilders really put the shovels in the ground last month
Construction management software means increased efficiency and profits
by John BleasbyContractors and renovators of all sizes are now tapping into advanced construction technology
Our Dilemma Contest winner points out Dennis’ leadership opportunity
by John BleasbyMichael Janzen of Grunthal, MB wins a DeWalt All-Purpose light
Kicking our addiction to A/C
by John BleasbyWith the planet heating up, low-energy alternatives to mechanical cooling are needed
CHBA Newfoundland campaigning for tougher provincial regulation of contractors
by canadiancontractorEnough with those who offer Tailgate Warranties, says Victoria Belbin of the CHBA-NL