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Living on the edge, Part 2
by canadiancontractorMore of our interview with Master Edge Homes, Markham, Ontario
Newfoundland/Labrador public housing needs upgrade
by Rob BlackstienThe vast majority is at least 30 years old
Calgary contractor faces charges
by Rob BlackstienPaid hundreds of thousands, contractor allegedly did not complete work
Another cautionary tale for contractors
by Rob BlackstienContractors need to provide a safe workplace
Fasten-anating, Part 1
by canadiancontractorITW’s 2019 “Show us your project” winners
Living on the edge, Part 1
by canadiancontractorCC gets up close and personal with Master Edge Homes, Markham, Ontario
“Promise made, promise kept”: Mike Holmes finally admits most contractors are good guys
by canadiancontractorHolmes actually has some pretty good tips on how contractors can win over even more of their customers
Canadian home sales hold steady in October
by canadiancontractorActual home sales (not seasonally adjusted) activity is up 12.9 per cent year-over-year
Homestars reveals the Top 10 “ROI” projects you can do for your customers
by canadiancontractorHomeowners are much more likely to hire you to do home improvements with a proven Return on Investment (ROI)
The best contractor yard in Canada? Outstanding Retailer Award goes to Wolf Creek Building Supplies, Lacombe, Alberta
by canadiancontractorCanada’s national awards program for home improvement retailers are presented annual by Hardlines, the industry’s daily news service
The Dilemma Contest: What should Jeffery Black do?
by Robert KociHelp Jeffery solve his subtrade problem and win an awesome Dewalt tool!
The Estimating Series: Part 2 of 7: Accessing experience
by Robert Koci“Remember you have allies that want you to succeed and get it right. Use them.”
RenoRun secures $22.5-million in investor funding
by Robert KociThe Montreal-based firm, which delivers building products to job sites through a contractor-friendly app, says it has grown by 300 per cent in the past 12 months
Business coaching: Markup, Margin and all that stuff
by Mike DraperAs a business coach, I ask a lot of business owners if they know the difference between Markup and Margin. Invariably, most say yes. What I later find out is that they know they are different, but aren’t really sure…
Hunt, don’t fish
by Steve Maxwell“Build an inventory of people.”
The Estimating Series: Part 1 of 7: Organizing for success
by Robert Koci“Are you the kind of person with the discipline to work through a repeatable process protected from silly errors that have big consequences?”
Home Hardware Site Tips #22: The perfect light location (VIDEO)
by Robert KociWhen installing complex lighting systems in a high end home, map out your lighting plan early.
Your weekly construction YouTube post
by Robert KociMesmerizing brick, block and cement work. Just for fun.