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The March to Net Zero Energy Building: Episode 3 (VIDEO)
by canadiancontractorRob Koci continues his discussion with Gary Meine, architectural technologist at ICF leader NUDURA. This video focuses on ways to attach building components to Nudura ICFs using floor joist hangers and fastening strips.
Two notorious Toronto contractor fraud cases end with guilty pleas
by John BleasbyThe wheels of justice turn slowly, but they do turn
Busting Myths About Skylights (VIDEO): Part 4
by canadiancontractorRob Koci continues his discussion with skylight experts Mark Taylor and Russell Ibbotson from VELUX. This episode talks about the link between customer satisfaction and profitability.
We have a Contractor Dilemma Contest winner!
by John BleasbyBrandon Kendall of the Kendall Group wins a DeWalt 20V Hammerdrill set (and more!)
The inevitability of residential prefabrication (Part 3)
by John BleasbyStructural Insulated Panels (SIPs) may be the answer for the residential housing industry
Site Tips, Episode 4: How to clean up a glue line + Homemade scribe
by canadiancontractorCanadian Contractor Site Tips are brought to you by Home Hardware
Manitoba is latest province to move on prompt payment legislation
by John BleasbyNationwide improvements to construction payment rules move at a turtle’s pace
Busting Myths About Skylights (VIDEO): Part 3
by canadiancontractorRob Koci continues his discussion with skylight experts Mark Taylor and Russell Ibbotson from VELUX. In this episode, the discussion includes ways to educate the homeowner about skylights.
Opinion: Political parties are ignoring the issue of asbestos in homes
by Casey EdgeTax credits needed for an asbestos problem the government helped create
The inevitability of residential prefabrication (Part 2)
by John BleasbyWood frame panelization cuts time on the site, and more
“Look, ma! No harness!”
by John BleasbyWorking at heights has changed since the CN Tower was topped off in 1975
Alberta goes green before our eyes
by John BleasbyPACE energy-efficiency financing is the latest in green initiatives aimed at home owners and businesses
Busting Myths About Skylights (VIDEO): Part 2
by canadiancontractorRob Koci continues his discussion with skylight experts Mark Taylor and Russell Ibbotson from VELUX
Contractor association warned governments about legalizing pot and here come the consequences
by Steve PayneWhat happened Wednesday, with the shutdown of Toronto’s $5.3-billion Crosstown LRT project because of workers smoking weed, may be just be the beginning
The inevitability of residential prefabrication (Part 1)
by John BleasbyThree factors that point to a dramatic change in the future of Canadian home building
Simpson Tower in downtown Toronto gets an exterior refit
by canadiancontractorThe building was clad with masonry panels whose ties, after 50 years, were beginning to fail. A CINTEC Reinforcing Anchor System came to the rescue.
All About Fasteners, Episode 3: The Strength of Screws (VIDEO)
by canadiancontractorIf a screw fails to hold two pieces of material together on your job site, it has failed in one of five principle ways. Learn those ways in this video.
Skills Canada National Competition spotlights country’s top young trade talent
by John BleasbyKate Campbell and Paul Lafrance will watch youths compete in 40 different trades