Voices

May 25, 2018
Here’s something we haven’t yet published: Praise for Ontario’s GreenOn program!

May 25, 2018
Net Zero is easier once we ditch wood frame construction, he argues

May 18, 2018
Why weren’t there any representatives from the home building industry at Skills Canada’s Ontario competition?

May 18, 2018
Legalization of marijuana will NOT lead to increased impairment on construction sites, Scott argues

May 11, 2018
Alberta apprenticeship ratios frustrate his job search

May 11, 2018
This contractor fought a four-year battle with Ontario’s Tarion new home warranty program.

May 4, 2018
Why is it so difficult for Ontario contractors to work in Quebec?

May 4, 2018
Jerry and his price book

May 4, 2018
Do you have a plan for your contracting firm’s future?

April 27, 2018
A contractor is a machine: Are you revving too high – or too low?

April 27, 2018
“Canada’s safety profession is a make-work project”

April 27, 2018
Roofer: “Majority of roofing injuries are CAUSED by ‘safety’ equipment”

April 20, 2018
“We should put Justin and Kathleen on a worksite as labourers, and have the machine operators stoned.”

April 20, 2018
He had a locksmith show up, stinking of pot

April 20, 2018
He doesn’t think increased marijuana use on the job site will lead to safety issues

April 12, 2018
Asbestos dangers overblown?

April 12, 2018
Busting myths about skylights: Installer sticks to one brand only

April 12, 2018
Fly-by-night contractors who work for half what you do

April 6, 2018
Bryan Baeumler’s shows not going off the air

April 6, 2018
Get used to this new word in Ontario: “Renovictions.”

April 6, 2018
The fire risks of torch-on roofing

March 28, 2018
Shabby treatment by a painter results in fines, probation and restitution

March 28, 2018
Contractors speak up on Ottawa’s war on asbestos

March 28, 2018
It’s not easy to hire a refugee in the residential construction industry

March 23, 2018
There never was a “truckload of government subsidies” for residential solar, solar veteran says

March 16, 2018
12 Rules for Contractors

March 15, 2018
First year painting contractor asks if she’s getting ripped off. We say not necessarily.

March 9, 2018
Good guys versus bad guys

March 9, 2018
After the Federal budget, what are the rules on Income Sprinkling?

March 2, 2018
Tens of billions of additional debt in Ottawa’s new budget… this senior citizen has had enough