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Demonstrate your firm’s diversity and you could win OLFA knives
by canadiancontractorIt’s “Celebrate Diversity Month” in April and OLFA, the Japanese utility knife giant, wants contractors to get involved
Eco Life owner stands by his record
by John Bleasby“No one complains about my workmanship. No one complains about my prices,” says controversial Sudbury contractor
Finding meaning in the deep abyss of Black Holes… and Step Codes
by Casey EdgeCasey Edge looks at NRCan’s uncovering of a significant Step Code issue, just in time for the rest of the country
OCOT fees are finished, gone! Well… almost!
by John BleasbyOntario’s controversial tax on skilled trades is eliminated for all but one class
Five Calgary homebuilders named Canada’s Best Managed Companies
by canadiancontractorDeloitte business consultants and the CIBC put these contractors on their list of the best firms in Canada
Sudbury police confirm ongoing investigations into Eco Life
by John BleasbyLocal MPP has brought additional cases to the Minister responsible for Consumer Protection
The critical need to break the skilled trade stigma
by John BleasbySkills Canada events across the country are part of a larger industry strategy
Toronto contractor Paul Gallop on how he obtained training funds (VIDEO)
by Steve PaynePaul was able to train not only his contractors on site, but his salespeople and designers, with subsidies
Sudbury, ON clients of controversial contractor Eco Life take to the streets
by John BleasbyMore than two dozen members of the public staged a public rally against Eco Life Home Improvements and its owner, David Murray
Toronto contractor Paul Gallop on why he joined a Peer Group (VIDEO)
by Steve Payne“Most of us were undercharging in this industry, at least when we started,” Paul says. “We didn’t realize that it’s possible and necessary to charge properly to stay in business.”
The cost of improper safety procedures: fines, catastrophic injury, even death
by John BleasbyA recent flurry of convictions and fines put the focus on sloppy procedures
Vapour Barrier or Vapour Retarder? You need to understand the difference
by Grant WalkinExposing important myths and misconceptions that affect building integrity
Canada’s students and apprentices prepare for skilled trades competitions
by John BleasbyThe road to the 2019 National Championship in Halifax starts around your corner
Bryan Baeumler launches home service app
by canadiancontractorThe app, called HeyBryan, launched in Toronto this week after entering the market last November in Vancouver
Site Tip VIDEO: Extra uses for painters’ gloves and painters’ tape
by canadiancontractorThese two tips are especially useful for residential house painters
Federal budget measures for housing come in like a lion, but go out like a lamb
by John BleasbyFor most homebuilders, this week’s budget was more sizzle than steak
The real lowdown on government downloading
by Casey EdgeWhere do municipalities find money for their employee obligations? Guess!
What we can learn from Andy Roy’s failed bonus plan
by John BleasbyResponses to our latest Contractor Dilemma suggest one size does not fit all