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Canadian Contractor
Despite two court judgments against fly-by-night contractor, Alberta homeowner is left “chasing a ghost”
by John BleasbyRosalba Politi, Morinville, AB, continues her four-year search for $20,000 in compensation from Vinizio DiVincenzo, formerly of Gibson, BC
Responsible material choices from the ground up
by John BleasbyReflect a concern for the planet without being radical
The making of an overworked cliché: “Sustainability”
by John BleasbyEvery marketer is in on the act, from Mike Holmes to Lloyds Shredded Chicken
Understanding continuous air barrier systems
by John BleasbyAn air barrier is only as good as its installation. Here’s why.
Questions to ask when choosing a high performance house wrap (Sponsored Post)
by canadiancontractor5 key questions to ask before you choose a particular brand of housewrap
Quebec flood inspector used his position for collusion, homeowner alleges
by John BleasbyLeads given to an associate’s business added insult to misery
California, here we come (and other nightmares)
by Casey EdgeCasey Edge, CEO of the Victoria Residential Builders Association, has fears about how our building codes are evolving
Edmonton contractor foils a conspiracy to defraud
by John BleasbyFake renovation request at a fake property were part of an attempt to steal $27,000 from this renovation pro
CertainTeed seeks more drywall tariff protection in Western Canada
by John BleasbyCompany targets 54-inch drywall board even though it doesn’t manufacture it in Western Canada
Dilemma Winner! Parking the clients’ enthusiasm at the curb makes good business sense
by John BleasbyOur panel has selected the winner of our latest Dilemma Contest. Congratulations to Jax Bailey of Prince George, B.C. Here was the situation: Jeremy Pudney’s young clients, the Howards, are keen to pitch in and help on their 1920’s renovation,…
Few tears shed over GreenOn rebate cancellation
by John BleasbyOntario’s energy incentive program was flawed from the outset, contractors say
Is regulation or improved training the answer to renovation industry woes?
by John BleasbyHome renovation is largely unstructured in Canada. That might be a problem
Will Doug Ford offer deliverance from Ontario’s apprenticeship ratio fiasco?
by John BleasbyWhile other provinces reduce ratios, Ontario is out in left field
Paint strippers with toxic ingredients pose a serious health hazard
by John BleasbyLowes Canada and RONA will pull products. Home Depot is silent
Fixer Upper stars hit with $200,000 in fines and restitution
by John BleasbySafe lead paint removal practices ignored during hit show
Social media marketing has changed (Part 2)
by John BleasbyFilling the funnel, finessing the timing, and delivering the message on target
Skills Canada National Competition increases the hands-on experience
by John Bleasby“We want to put tools and materials in young people’s hands”
Last chance to enter our Contractor Dilemma contest! Win TWO prizes from DeWalt!
by John BleasbyWhat should contractor Jeremy Pudney do about these young homeowners who insist on “helping” out around the job site? Tell us, and a DeWalt prize package could be on it’s way to YOU!