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Public review for 2020 National Building Code opens

The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) is inviting code users, stakeholders, and the broader public to take part in the public review of the first set of proposed changes to the 2020 editions of Canada’s National Model Codes, including the National Building Code of Canada, the National Fire Code of Canada, the National Plumbing Code of Canada, and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings.


HAVAN will host Residential Construction Career Expo next week

Recognizing women currently represent only 5.7 percent of BC’s construction industry, Homebuilders Association Vancouver’s Women’s Council supported by CHBA BC with presenting sponsor FortisBC is looking to inspire and empower the next generation to consider residential construction as a successful career choice.


First Breathe Well Home in Eastern Ontario showcases Panasonic IAQ technology and its benefits

Panasonic, an industry-leading manufacturer of air conditioning, heating and indoor air quality systems, today announced a collaboration with Minto Communities Ottawa for the 2022 CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery in Arcadia, Kanata. The home will showcase innovative indoor air quality (IAQ) technologies and energy-efficient, smart home solutions, making it the first Panasonic “Breathe Well” home in eastern Ontario.
 
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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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Journeyman Carpenter

thinkBright Homes is a growing home building company specializing in high-performance, energy efficient, and carbon-smart custom homes and deep-energy retrofits in and around the Columbia Valley British Columbia. » Apply now

309A Electrician

Dynamic Energy Services is a leading provider of LED Lighting and Lighting Controls Solutions for Commercial Businesses. We are seeking qualified licensed Electricians to help us grow our installation team. » Apply now

Skilled Carpenter / General Tradesman

Glenaden Homes is a rapidly growing residential home builder based in Etobicoke specializing in major renovations and additions with budgets of $1M+. » Apply now