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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
Successful social media marketing has changed
by John BleasbyBusting some internet myths (Part 1)
Contractor Talk Episode 1: The Making of a Contractor: John McLellan
by canadiancontractorOne of the most successful roofing and renovations contractors in the Toronto area, John talks to Rob Koci about his successes, mistakes and business principles
Education system is key to Canada’s skilled trade shortages: Opinion
by Casey EdgeCoordinated awareness programs and post-secondary electives needed
Summer heat: Too much of a good thing?
by John BleasbyWorkers and supervisors must work together to understand and mitigate the risks
All About Fasteners, Episode 4: Thermal bridging solutions (VIDEO)
by canadiancontractorUsing traditional anchoring systems to attach exterior foam insulation to concrete can create a significant thermal bridging problem!
Recruiting tomorrow’s skilled trades workforce starts today
by John BleasbyA small town career showcase demonstrates the importance of the long game
Mike Holmes blasts 4-year-old for poorly constructed pillow fort, Beaverton ‘fake news’ reports
by Canadian Contractor staff“This could collapse at any time,” claims celebrity contractor critic
‘Love It or List It’ producers sued for “numerous defects and deficiencies”
by John BleasbyActor substituted as a contractor in the filming the show
Site Tips, Episode 5: Contractor uses for zip ties
by canadiancontractorGot a trick or tip to make things go a little easier on your job site? Email it to us. If we use it in a video like this one, we will send you a $50 gas card
California mandates solar roofs on new homes starting 2020
by John BleasbyU.S. West Coast “collective madness” is a warning to Canada
Confused by “Net Zero,” “Near Zero” and TRUE “Zero Energy” housing?
by Paul DuffyThere’s a lot of confusion around these terms. We asked building science expert Paul Duffy to sort it all out for us.
Cordless power tools so good that the Amish use them
by Steve MaxwellSteve Maxwell talks admiringly of the Amish carpenters who have recently moved into his community on Manitoulin Island
Skills Canada’s Ontario Competition gets the “Wow!” factor
by John BleasbyHousing industry notably absent at this showcase of young talent
Just in time for Ontario’s election! Rebates for residential solar!
by John Bleasby$90 million in giveaways for solar generation and storage systems
Corrugated steel shipping containers as modular house components
by Steve PayneContractor Glen Donaldson’s new home in the west end of Toronto is 8.5-feet wide on a 12.5-feet wide lot. It’s built out of three 53-foot long shipping containers.
Ontario WSIB: Your top 5 questions answered
by Sean Baird, VP Employer Service, WSIBThis article from the WSIB contains important links to key information sources
New skilled workers are out there! Do you know where to look?
by John BleasbyIt’s time to get proactive about building your future workforce