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The Canadian Construction Association has released a recording of its very detailed webinar on the various financial assistance programs available for construction companies. » Read more

Workers may be compensated for COVID-19 contracted on the job

Provincial workers compensation boards around the country say they may allow compensation claims for confirmed COVID-19 infections contracted in workplaces. » Read more

ECI Software Solutions acquires BuildTools

ECI Software Solutions has announced that it has acquired BuildTools, a web-based construction management platform for custom builders and remodelers. » Read more

HEADLINES

The Hammer Special COVID-19 episode: How Are We Doing and Where We Are Going Suzanne Bernier, SB Crisis Consulting

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Mandatory PPE

The use of PPE (for COVID-19) should be mandatory for contractors. » Read more

Draper: How to survive the COVID-19 crisis

I held off writing this piece until the very last minute before the deadline as things have been changing so fast that I didn’t want the article out of date before anyone had the chance to read it. » Read more

Covid-19: Oh, it’s an interesting one

Here’s another Covid-19 update from a reader in Stratford, Ont. » Read more

Hiring Secrets of the Pros

Tips and tactics for finding and keeping painters in a tough labor market – Part 1 » Read more