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Six Canadian firms chosen as finalists for CertainTeed Gypsum Trophy Awards

CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of building materials, has announced the finalists for its CertainTeed Gypsum Trophy Awards, which recognizes contractors’ work across North America – each at the forefront of drywall design, installation, sustainability and craftsmanship.


Canadian subcontractors say that they faced an average of 39 percent revenue loss due to change orders that are not invoiced

In partnership with Procore Technologies, Inc., Dodge Construction Network today released the results of its 2022 Top Business Issues for Specialty Contractors Report. This report highlights key issues impacting specialty contractors, including workforce management, technology and profitability to help businesses better understand recurring trends while broadening industry awareness of the advantages that can be created by leveraging digital solutions.


Benjamin Moore names Raspberry Blush colour of the year, 2023

Benjamin Moore, North America’s favourite paint, colour and coatings brand, released its Colour of the Year 2023 as Raspberry Blush 2008-30 – a saturated red- orange that enlivens our surroundings while awakening our senses with charismatic colour.
 
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The Hammer Episode #32: Your Money Back Part 2 – Bonny Koabel, AKR Consulting

There are more government rebate programs out there than you can shake a stick at. Luckily, Bonny Koabel of AKR Consulting has a whole basket of sticks and spends most of her time shaking them at the various government agencies so you don’t have to. Bonny joins The Hammer to discuss the $547.5 million of funding that the Government of Canada has recently announced that offers everyone from provinces to small businesses incentives for the purchase or lease of eligible vehicles. This episode of The Hammer is brought to you by Lepage – TiteFoam. » Listen now...

The Hammer Episode #31: Your Money Back – Bonny Koabel, AKR Consulting

There are more government rebate programs out there than you can shake a stick at. Luckily, Bonny Koabel of AKR Consulting has a whole basket of sticks and spends most of her time shaking them at the various government agencies so you don’t have to. Bonny joins The Hammer to explain three national rebate programs that can give substantial money back to homeowners building custom homes and renovating existing homes. Passing along this information to your customers could help overcome sticker shock and smooth the rails to a higher-value sale. » Listen now...

The Hammer Episode #30:The Future of Apprenticeship – Robert Bronk, Ontario Construction Secretariat

The Ontario government has announced a string of programs and restructurings aimed at improving and promoting skilled trades training. Robert Bronk is CEO of the Ontario Construction Secretariat, an agency that acts as a forum for construction contractors and construction unions to work together. As such, he has some great perspectives on the state of skilled trades learning and the apprenticeship system. In this episode, he talks about the new Ontario initiatives; how our apprenticeship system is viewed around the world; what is working and not working; how the education system has let skilled trades languish; and the intersection between apprenticeship and unionization. » Listen now...
 
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The Township of Guelph/Eramosa is located at the south end of Wellington County, surrounding the City of Guelph and is a vibrant rural and small urban municipality. The Public Works department is seeking applications for an experienced and mechanically inclined individual to perform a variety of duties associated with roads, equipment, and vehicle maintenance. » Apply now