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Golden Bee Homes named Renovator of the Year in the GTA
by canadiancontractorThe awards are presented annually by BILD, the voice of the home building, land development and professional renovation industry in the Greater Toronto Area
Built Green Canada reaches milestone in certified homes
by canadiancontractorThe energy rating agency says they have certified 33,830 single family projects by the end of 2017
Towards the Passive House: A short history of energy-efficient housing in Canada (Part 5 of 5)
by Joseph HoughAlexander Maurer, a Passive House and NZE consultant in Vancouver, wonders why Canada didn’t become a world leader in extremely efficient residential building, given our early lead with the Saskatchewan Conservation House as far back as 1977.
Reid’s Heritage Homes now 3-time NZE Builder of the Year winner
by John BleasbyThe EnerQuality Awards honour some of Ontario’s best green builders
All About Fasteners, Episode 2: Concrete Pins (VIDEO)
by canadiancontractorRob Koci talks with Gustavo Angola, Technical Specialist at ITW, about the correct installation of concrete pins in bottom plate applications.
Alberta puts contractors in the cross hairs
by John BleasbyFraud Prevention Month attack is bad publicity for the contracting industry
We have a winner in our latest Contractor Dilemma Contest!
by John BleasbyEric Elford of Habidex Renovations in New Westminster, BC wins a DeWalt 20V LED Tripod Light
Towards the Passive House: A short history of energy-efficient housing in Canada (Part 4 of 5)
by Joseph HoughThis part of our story features a couple of large Passive House structures in Peterborough, Ontario and Vancouver.
Federal budget pulls back from a full small business tax assault
by John BleasbyIt’s more a punch in the nose than two broken legs
Squamish, BC waste firm introduces recycling stations on construction sites
by canadiancontractorSmall Business BC Awards judges voted this ‘Best Concept’ at their 15th annual awards
Sprinkler industry clarifies National Building Code objectives
by John BleasbyCASA seeks “more collaboration between builders and municipalities”
Winners of the EnerQuality Housing Innovation Awards
by canadiancontractorLeading companies in sustainable housing recognized for their contributions and advancements in Ontario’s Green Building category
Canada Green Building Council sets 2030 roadmap for $32B retrofit economy
by canadiancontractorNew report urges private sector to take leadership role with government to fight climate change and create new jobs for Canadians
Small business’ “Unfair Advantages” likely to be under attack in Federal budget
by John BleasbyIncome sprinkling and passive business income are Liberal targets
Towards the Passive House: A short history of energy-efficient housing in Canada (Part 3 of 5)
by Joseph HoughA look at the Daley House in Okotoks, Alberta and the Putz House in Regina, Saskatchewan. Plus: Stich Consulting and Design, Invermere, B.C.
Calgary renovation contractor to accept Bitcoin and Ethereum payments
by canadiancontractorBlair Foisy, Trademark Renovations, says his decision to accept the Ether and Bitcoin cryptocurrencies is a first in our industry
Report says that vehicle accidents are leading cause of workplace deaths in B.C.
by canadiancontractorB.C.’s construction sector had 10 per cent of all work-related vehicle crashes
Our Contractor Dilemma contest ends Friday!
by John BleasbyYou could win a DeWalt 20V MAX* XR® Tool Connect™ Hammerdrill