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Canadian Contractor
Home-based contracting businesses need specific insurance coverage
by John BleasbyStandard home owner policies are not adequate to cover all risks
Apprenticeship initiatives from coast-to-coast attempt to fill the funnel
by John BleasbyInnovative programs are addressing the national skilled trade crisis
Prefab wood panels for mid-rises gaining traction in B.C.
by Steve PayneOne firm, Pro-Fit Structures, Chilliwack, B.C. is reported to have had a 21 per cent increase in volume in the past year
No good deed goes unpunished? Kamloops developer under WorkSafe BC’s intense scrutiny
by canadiancontractorIt was just supposed to be a coat of paint to make some existing rental housing look better. Next came the HazMat suits.
CertainTeed’s latest drywall tariff request was denied. The CITT explains why.
by John BleasbyDespite rejection, company is “weighing its options” for future action
Calvin Gordon is back on the tools and scheduled to return to court
by John BleasbyContractor with several prior convictions now operates north of Toronto
Can the Ontario College of Trades storm your work site without pretext?
by John BleasbyA look at the legislative details suggests that, “Yes, they can!”
Owner of electrical contracting firm personally liable for $537K fine
by John BleasbyCorporate assets were transferred to avoid company’s court fine
Four tips for managing your contracting firm’s debt
by Mahyar HansotiaIs your contracting business struggling with bad credit management, poor cash flow and personal use of business funds? If so, read this.
Why aren’t more builders getting into prefab housing?
by Steve Payne“Why is the Homebuilding Industry Stuck in the 1940s” is worth reading
Today is… National Tradesmen Day!
by Steve PayneIRWIN announces an exciting new contest as part of the day’s events
Brad Pitt teaches contractors an important lesson
by John BleasbyThe actor’s New Orleans housing project is a moisture control nightmare
Radon and B.C.’s Step Code – A perfect storm (Guest Column)
by Casey EdgeAdd radon gas to the unintended consequences of increased energy efficiency
Radon gas risks are real, but action and reaction is inconsistent
by John BleasbyHealth Canada recommendations for radon mitigation could cause deaths, CHBA says
Tesla solar roof tiles: More fizzle than steak
by John BleasbyProduction delays leave employees and customers in limbo
Bring your construction skills to the world stage
by John BleasbyThe Canadian Red Cross is looking for disaster ‘surge support’
Employers can be liable for their employees’ distracted driving
by John BleasbyMassive fines in the U.S. are finding their way to Canada
CertainTeed fails to gain tariff protection for 54-inch drywall board
by John BleasbyNo injury, retardation or injury to the domestic gypsum board industry, CITT finds