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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
IKO Contractors Talk: Interview with Dave “Tell It Like It Is” Anderchek, Saskatoon (VIDEO)
by canadiancontractorIt’s hard to think of a renovation contractor in Canada who is more outspoken in his opinions than Dave Anderchek. In this video, Dave pulls no punches explaining why he dramatically downsized his firm.
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
All About Fasteners, Episode 5: Anchoring to concrete (VIDEO)
by canadiancontractorGRK Fasteners technical expert Gustavo Angola explains the 3 main types of concrete anchors: Adhesive anchors, Screw anchors and Expansion anchors
Will Doug Ford offer deliverance from Ontario’s apprenticeship ratio fiasco?
by John BleasbyWhile other provinces reduce ratios, Ontario is out in left field
Site Tips, Episode 6: How to construct the perfect 10 x 10 bedroom
by Steve PayneGot a tip to make things go a little easier on the job site? Email it to us. If we use it in a video like this one, we will send you a $50 gas card.
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
The Way to L.E.E.D.: Interview with NUDURA, Episode 4
by Steve PayneIn this short video, Canadian Contractor’s Rob Koci and Gary Meine from NUDURA discuss the LEED sustainable building standard – and how ICFs can be help a builder to achieve a LEED certification
Busting Myths About Skylights, Part 5 (VIDEO): Training
by canadiancontractorRob Koci continues his discussion with skylight experts Mark Taylor and Russell Ibbotson from VELUX. This episode talks about the VELUX Installers Program (VIP).
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!
Two years from now, our industry could look like this if the Ontario NDP wins a majority
by John BleasbyThis is a fictional scenario but, as John Bleasby points out, it is based on the official campaign platform and other policies of the Ontario NDP