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Indigenous communities leading Canada's clean energy boom

Over its 35-year estimated life, the Awasis solar project in Saskatchewan is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 350,000 tonnes: in total, equivalent to the emissions of over 70,000 gas-powered cars driven for one year.

Canada launches the Housing Accelerator Fund

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), a $4 billion initiative that will provide funding for local governments to fast-track the creation of 100,000 new homes across Canada.

Board of health calls for Ontario to upgrade to building code ventilation standards

An Ontario board of health is asking the province to amend the building code to mandate higher standards for ventilation, in light of the spread of COVID-19.

HAVAN releases new podcast on iceberg homes

The Homebuilders Association Vancouver’s (HAVAN) podcast, Measure Twice, Cut Once released a new episode exploring iceberg homes. Faced with limited land and soaring real estate prices, homeowners are digging deeper for solutions.

 
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THE HAMMER 
 

The Hammer Episode #36: Shooting the Data Rapids – Michelle Throssell and Barb Hooley, Turner & Townsend

New concepts are emerging in construction contracts aimed at bringing project owners, contractors and subcontractors closer together as partners rather than bosses and hirelings. But to navigate these new structures, contractors are going to need to be prepared for a world of enhanced transparency, data collection and communication. » Listen now...

The Hammer Episode #29: Energy Efficient Renovations In the Codes – Frank Lohmann, CHBA

We’ve watched the codes and standards tighten for years now, and they will continue to tighten as Canada’s code authorities follow the federal roadmap to make all new buildings built in Canada meet net-zero energy performance standards by 2030. But what about the inefficient existing buildings out there that represent a far larger proportion of the homes in the country and therefore a much bigger impact to carbon emissions? » Listen now...

 
JOB BOARD 
 

General Labourer

Excel Homes in Calgary is seeking a general labourer, who will work alongside the site assistant and superintendent to assist with general labour tasks including lifting, digging, and general job site clean-up. » Apply now

General Labourer

CMS Steel Pro has multiple projects ongoing at any one time. They also sub-contract employees to client's job sites where they have Steel Pro supervisors on-site to support our workers. Job sites vary from fabrication, industrial, and marine. Opportunities in Halifax and throughout Nova Scotia. » Read More...

Superintendent, Building Maintenance

The City of Orillia, Ont., 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. » Apply now

Junior Carpenter

In business in Kitchener, Ont., since 2012, Eagleview Construction looking for a junior carpenter to work alongside a team of carpenters on high-end residential projects to complete a diverse range of daily tasks required for renovations. » Apply now