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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
Mortgage test adds stress, not affordability
by Casey EdgeCanada’s stress test may to be doing more harm than good
Eco Life owner David Murray charged with 23 counts of fraud
by John BleasbyControversial Sudbury contractor will appear in court July 3rd
Adam Gardin now in Hazel Park, Michigan
by Robert KociAdam Gardin has resurfaced as AIG Developments in Detroit
Mental health — Construction’s silent epidemic
by John Bleasby“The real mental epidemic today is that we are all struggling to put on a show and pretend that everything’s OK all the time”: Bryan Baeumler
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by Robert KociBe informed. Stay informed. Read canadiancontractor.ca and Canadian Contractor magazine
All About Fasteners, Episode 9: Four common complaints about fasteners (and their solutions) VIDEO
by canadiancontractorHead stripping, screws breaking, head snapping and time-consuming pre-drilling… all cost contractors time and money
Adjudication, Small Claims, or Lien: Each option has conditions
by John BleasbyConstruction Act amendments new to Ontario and Saskatchewan are under review across Canada
Calvin Gordon’s defamation, harassment suits are postponed
by John BleasbyClock reset for proceedings against Orillia, Ont. residents and trades due to legal technicalities
Latest Eco Life Home Improvement judgments exceed $30,000 in two separate rulings
by John Bleasby“I don’t know why this man’s not in jail. I don’t know why he hasn’t been charged”: Court Justice
Five questions in five minutes for Canada’s Prime Minister
by Casey EdgeWith a federal election this fall, the VRBA’s Casey Edge wants answers from the top
Canadian Contractor mentoring series: What Steve Said! Part 1
by John Bleasby“When I started out, a mentor would have been ideal — someone I could count on to give me really good advice.”
Make your under-door floor transitions perfect [VIDEO]
by Robert KociFloor transitions, especially between tile and carpet, need to be precisely placed