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The certainty of death, taxes, and municipal inspection fees
by Casey EdgeGuest columnist Casey Edge exposes increased building fees for what they are: Taxes!
Stanley Black & Decker continues commitment to Habitat for Humanity
by Canadian ContractorCompany employees donate time to help families needing safe, affordable housing
Laying the last stone on Maxwell’s house: Manitoulin Island (VIDEO link in post)
by canadiancontractorSteve started work on his limestone farmhouse 31 years ago, gathering rocks from local fields while living in a tent.
New ways to build with blocks
by John BleasbyTechnology pushes self-insulated and lightweight alternatives to concrete to new levels
Sky-high in Edmonton
by John BleasbyIronworkers posing for a photo on a steel beam 69 floors up were suspended – and one worker was fired
Hydronic radiant floor heating: NUDURA HYDROFOAM explained in a short video
by canadiancontractorRob Koci gets an explanation on this labour-saving AND energy-saving product
Nail gun safety? “Don’t worry, be trigger happy!”
by John BleasbySafety devices are built in to most nail guns and shouldn’t be short-circuited
3-D renderings could be your best new sales tool
by John Bleasby“Nothing blows the socks off a prospect more than a 3-D color rendering.”
Best. Cord. Coil. Ever. (VIDEO)
by Robert KociStop struggling with tangled power cords. Daisy-chain them!
Still crazy after all these years: Canada’s ever-expanding housing market
by John BleasbyContractors planning for the future should read the macro trends
Shocks to the system: Changing government policies in Canada and the U.S. challenge residential solar
by John BleasbyNZE focus may shift to building envelopes, not energy generation
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
All About Fasteners, Episode 6: Special screws for cement backer boards (VIDEO)
by canadiancontractorYou don’t want to use regular drywall screws for cement boards. They can corrode, they can break down the edges of the boards, and they won’t drive in flush properly. Use ITW’s ROCK-ON and BACKER-ON screws instead.
Understanding continuous air barrier systems
by John BleasbyAn air barrier is only as good as its installation. Here’s why.
Quebec flood inspector used his position for collusion, homeowner alleges
by John BleasbyLeads given to an associate’s business added insult to misery
The Road to NetZero (5): Building curved walls with ICFs (VIDEO)
by canadiancontractorThere are two ways to build curved walls with NUDURA ICFs. This short 5 minute video explains how it’s done.