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Golf Day 2023

2022 North American fenestration standard published

The new standard has several Canadian-specific changes.


Most Ontario contractors feeling positive about business, survey finds

More than eight-in-10 Ontario contractors are feeling good about their business prospects this year, the annual OCS survey finds.


Canada announces Rapid Housing Funding for Edmonton

The city is receiving $12.5 million in funding for the construction of at least 57 nbew housing units.


Benjamin Moore kicks off ‘Contractor Appreciation Month’

Running throughout March, the celebration will include in-store events, giveaways, product demonstrations, and more.
 
 
HEADLINES 
 

Profile: Cedar Winds Design~Build is building Ontario’s cottage country, one gorgeous home at a time

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Feature: Bathroom ventilation: Fact and fiction

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Feature: Vapour Barrier or Vapour Retarder? You need to understand the difference

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The Hammer 
 

The Hammer Episode #26: The Other Pandemic

Last year in Ontario, 30 percent of all the working people who died from opioid overdose worked in the construction industry. » Listen now...

The Hammer Episode #32: Your Money Back Part 2 – Bonny Koabel, AKR Consulting

Bonny joins The Hammer to discuss the $547.5 million federal funding that offers everyone from provinces to small businesses incentives for the purchase or lease of eligible vehicles. » Listen now...
 
JOB BOARD 
 

Carpenter/Jack or Jill of all Trades

Woodhouse Group general contractor is currently seeking a carpenter/Jack or Jill of all trades for its Woodhouse Restorations department. Responsibilities include rough interior framing and installation of trim, doors, and associated hardware. » Apply now

Site Superintendent

Excel Homes is looking for a site superintendent to join our passionate, industry-leading team in Calgary, AB. Responsibilities include managing the construction process, ensure houses stay on schedule, meet budget and maintain margin; and collaborating with site assistants, labourers, trades and suppliers to solve daily construction problems. » Apply now

Superintendent, Building Maintenance

The City of Orillia has an opening for a full-time position of Superintendent, Building Maintenance in the Property and Environmental Sustainability Division of the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department. Duties include developing policies, implement procedures, work orders, training and other tools to ensure progress towards increased level of asset maintenance reporting and preventative maintenance programs. » Apply now