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Canadian Contractor
The cost of improper safety procedures: fines, catastrophic injury, even death
by John BleasbyA recent flurry of convictions and fines put the focus on sloppy procedures
Vapour Barrier or Vapour Retarder? You need to understand the difference
by Grant WalkinExposing important myths and misconceptions that affect building integrity
Canada’s students and apprentices prepare for skilled trades competitions
by John BleasbyThe road to the 2019 National Championship in Halifax starts around your corner
Bryan Baeumler launches home service app
by canadiancontractorThe app, called HeyBryan, launched in Toronto this week after entering the market last November in Vancouver
Site Tip VIDEO: Extra uses for painters’ gloves and painters’ tape
by canadiancontractorThese two tips are especially useful for residential house painters
Federal budget measures for housing come in like a lion, but go out like a lamb
by John BleasbyFor most homebuilders, this week’s budget was more sizzle than steak
The real lowdown on government downloading
by Casey EdgeWhere do municipalities find money for their employee obligations? Guess!
What we can learn from Andy Roy’s failed bonus plan
by John BleasbyResponses to our latest Contractor Dilemma suggest one size does not fit all
Award-winning home in Calgary: Who needs a furnace, anyway?
by canadiancontractorMeanwhile, the UK is banning fossil-fuel based heating systems in new homes, commencing 2025
Here is where the Canadian housing market stands going forward
by canadiancontractorhttps://www.insauga.com/here-is-where-the-canadian-housing-market-stands-going-forward
Expect fines, jail time or both for defrauding consumers
by John BleasbyTwo more Ontario contractors go down, examples of how not to conduct business
We have a Contractor Dilemma winner!
by John BleasbyBob Zimmerman of Calgary, AB wins a DeWalt cordless roofing nailer
Who’s getting hurt at work?
by John BleasbyInjuries are high across various sectors, but it’s not always construction at the top
Eurodale Developments Inc. named as finalist in both RenoMark and CHBA awards
by canadiancontractorEurodale is a finalist for the best kitchen renovation and best renovation (addition) for the RenoMark awards. The firm’s new head office is a finalist for CHBA’s best design centre category.
Empire Communities innovates with ‘Forward Thinking’ homes in Breslau, Ontario
by canadiancontractorThe Discovery Home pilot program includes three model homes built to Energy Star standards. Two others have been built to what Empire believes will be the future code.
HomeStars announces its Best Of Awards
by Steve PayneAquaTech Waterproofing in Ontario, Kitchen Makeovers in B.C., and 24/7 Electric in Alberta were ‘Best of the Best’ winners
Calvin Gordon escalates his legal battle with customers
by John BleasbyOntario contractor with previous consumer fraud convictions claims defamation from a “witch hunt”
Coming this weekend: The dangers of daylight savings!
by John BleasbyMoving the clocks forward affects jobsite health and safety