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Good news from RBC for renovators
by Robert KociMostly, homeowners want to renovate, not move
The Creative Eye: Life On Site
by Robert KociWords and pictures from the job site
Keep this link
by Robert KociA free monthly report on new home building supplied by CMHC for your market.
Men At Work Win
by Robert KociMen At Work General Contractors win the GTA’s most coveted renovator award
Stats Can says construction industry down, and the res part is even downer
by Robert KociAlmost all industries are up except construction. Within construction, residential is the worst.
I've never heard this insulation tip before
by Robert KociA really cool insulation tip from that friggin’ genius and our tools editor Steve Maxwell
Contractor Shorts 2
by Robert KociA contractor walks into a bar…
Another contractor enters WSIB hell
by Robert KociIt is great to have a government agency that we are forced to pay into, but that everyone is afraid to use…
Pro Painter magazine
by Robert KociIf you would like to receive a subscription to Pro Painter magazine or receive the Pro Painter newsletter, send your name, the name of your company, your address and your email address to subscription@professionalpainter.ca
Sell on value, not price
by Robert KociHow many times do you hear, “The customer only cares about the price”? Here’s the truth: price is only an issue when it is presented as the only benefit.
WSIB's unfunded liability more than reported, says C.D. Howe
by Robert KociAccording to the C.D. Howe Institute, the $12.3 billion unfunded liability of the Workers Safety and Insurance Board in Ontario is actually $19.7 billion.
Construction union wage rates
by Robert KociThe Construction Union Wage Rate Index (including supplements) for Canada was unchanged in February compared with the previous month. The composite index increased 2.0% compared with February 2011.
Conference Board says renos gain in importance
by Robert KociDemand for renovations in Canada will grow modestly in 2012, says Conference Board of Canada
National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) talks to you
by Robert KociThe NECB publishes a summary of its contents.
Contractor Shorts 1
by Robert KociWARNING: This post will not help you build better, increase your market or help you make more profit.
Marketplace kicks contractor butt
by Robert KociIs this fair? Is it just a setup to sell adds for Marketplace?
New Housing Price Index Up
by Robert KociThe New Housing Price Index (NHPI) rose 0.1% in January, following a similar increase in December.
Laneway houses
by Robert KociBy David Godkin Peter Simpson is an optimist at the best of times. Ask him about the phenomenon of laneway houses – homes built on existing lots in the footprint of a typical garage – and his enthusiasm knows…