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FAO releases report on women in Ontario’s labour market

Rising educational attainment, increased opportunities in the service sector, flexible work arrangements and family-friendly government policies have helped lift the labour participation rate of Ontario women from 49.6 per cent in 1976 to 61.2 per cent in 2022.

Construction Day event will bring teachers to sites in Barrie

The Barrie Construction Association is partnering with the Simcoe County Heavy Construction Association to host GET ON SITE – Barrie Construction Day Event, giving select high school teachers from the Simcoe County District School Board and the Simcoe-Muskoka Catholic School Board the opportunity to visit both civil and commercial construction sites in Barrie. Daily Commercial News reports.

New home construction soars in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in April

Housing starts skyrocketed in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick last month compared with April 2022, fueled by construction on new multi-unit dwellings, data from the national housing agency shows.

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts up 22 per cent in April

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in April rose 22 per cent compared with March, powered by an increase in starts of multi-unit urban homes.

 
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The Hammer Episode #38: Renovating in today’s economy – Owen Thompson and Marilena Tricarico of RenoAssistance

In this edition of The Hammer, editor Kaitlin Secord sits down with Owen Thompson and Marilena Tricarico of Desjardin’s RenoAssistance to discuss their annual Renovation Intentions survey results and what these results can teach contractors. We also chat about strategy for navigating renovations in today’s economy and climate. » Listen now...

The Hammer Special Episode: The Best Radon Protection You Can Get – Mickel Maalouf, Huntsman Building Solutions

Mickel Maalouf of Huntsman Building Solutions joins The Hammer to discuss the crackdown on Radon in homes. As many as 3,200 Canadians die from it every year. Throughout Canada, there are homes with elevated levels of Radon that need to be assessed and treated. There is a cost-effective and protective solution. In this podcast, we’ll address what builders and contractors need to know about Radon mitigation and the solution that will help them address the problem. » Listen now...

 
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Owens Corning new FOAMULAR NGX insulation

The XPS insulation contains a proprietary blowing agent that is designed to eliminate HFC 134a. It delivers a 90 per cent reduction in blowing agent GWP compared to legacy FOAMULAR insulation. » Learn more...

 
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Skilled Labour

Casey Concrete Ltd., located in Hardwood Lands, N.S., is seeking a skilled labourer to work in their precast concrete division. » Apply now

Restoration Technician/ Skilled Labourer

WINMAR, located in Kitchener, Ont., provides emergency and reconstruction services to homes, businesses, industrial and institutional properties. They are seeking a Restoration Technician/ Skilled Labourer to join their team. » Apply now

Carpenter

Whiponic Wellputer is located in the town of Norman Wells, N.W.T. servicing the Sahtu Region. They are seeking a Red Seal Carpenter with a minimum Class 5 & Drivers Abstract required. » Apply now

Construction Project Manager/ Estimator

Edge Group, located in Burnaby, B.C., is a full service general contracting and building restoration company. They are seeking a construction project manager/ estimator with minimum 3 -5 years experience in a similar role within the construction industry. » Apply now