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Building Winnipeg!
by Robert Koci“Having taken over the position of president in 2009 with the mandate to revitalize its operations, Rolfe was not prepared to rest on past performance”
The Paul Gallop Story Part 3: The long view of customer satisfaction
by Robert Koci“Gallop has made a serious effort to communicate his outlook to ensure that it’s understood throughout the company”
Five Principles of Passive House Design and Construction Part 2
by canadiancontractor“Achieving this degree of airtightness requires careful planning in the design stage”
The Paul Gallop Story Part 2: Gaining control and leading by example
by Robert Koci“I’m walking a managerial tight rope.”
Home Hardware Site Tips #18 VIDEO: The benefits of additional electrical service panels on upper floors of a house
by canadiancontractorIn fact, this house built by Hugh Yalden of Harvest Home Restorations, Toronto, has THREE service panels. Huge explains why…
The Paul Gallop Story Part 1: Expansion, ups and downs and the terrible 90’s
by Robert Koci“It was an example of checking off virtually every box for doing things wrong”
Five Principles of Passive House Design and Construction Part 1
by canadiancontractor“Achieving Passive House levels of heat resistance is not just about how much insulation you have”
Realizing the big potential of compact earth moving equipment
by John BleasbyCompact equipment is a great business add-on, but safety and training are crucial
An innovative approach to renovation presentation centres finds neighborhood acceptance
by John Bleasby“We become an integral part of the fabric of the community”
A Conservative government would offer Green Home Tax Credits
by John BleasbyAnnual savings of $2850 per year are possible under the proposed 2-year plan
Art your builds. Build your profit
by Robert Koci“Customers understand immediately upon entering the show home that the sensibilities behind building a Maric home go beyond the logistics, planing and economics.”
Union electrical contractor pleads guilty to multiple ESA charges
by John Bleasby“This isn’t an ‘Ooops, I forgot.’ It’s a paramount rule in the industry.”
Tokin’ out of turn? The legal community offers its latest thoughts on marijuana at work
by John BleasbyWithout considering specific policies over on-site use of cannabis, contractors risk being left “dazed and confused”
Futures We Like: Getting your Profit and Loss statement in order
by Robert KociThe first in an ongoing series on creating the best future possible for your company
Measuring efforts to reduce stress
by Robert Koci“It’s not straightforward measuring contentment, or happiness, or stress. But if you can’t measure them in the process of trying to reduce them, you can’t tell if your efforts were a success.”
The future of Tesla solar roof panels appears shady
by John BleasbyForget solar tiles. For Elon Musk and Tesla, the future is all about electric cars.
Two weeks left to enter our Contractor Dilemma Double-Header! (2 prizes available!)
by John BleasbyFred wants to move on from site super – and go to work for the company owner as a salesperson. The only problem is, his guaranteed base salary is much lower now.
The evolution of head protection, from construction hard hat to safety helmet
by John BleasbyHead trauma concerns spawn new designs and materials