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The new version of Canada’s National Building Code (NBC) is set to be unveiled in 2025 with two major changes builders should be aware of.
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Procore Technologies Inc. released their construction industry benchmark report How We Build Now: Technology and industry trends shaping Canadian construction in 2023.
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Light House, an organization focused on advancing circular practices in the built environment, released a new report – A Blueprint for Change – that outlines home relocation as an environmentally and societally beneficial strategy for creating affordable, high-quality housing.
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The latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) data from Statistics Canada, released on June 9, finds that overall, all-industry employment was virtually unchanged between April and May.
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My House Design/Build/Team was nominated for seven awards at the CHBA’s annual spring National Awards for Housing Excellence, and they walked away with “Best Single Room Renovation” for a project in Surrey, as well as “Best Custom or Renovated Net Zero Home” for their finespun net zero “Modern Cottage.” By Gordon Wornoff
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I have worked on many semi-detached homes over the years, and it baffles me why we don’t have some sort of policy to deal with party-wall construction. Our current system relies upon consent in the form of a party wall agreement from the adjoining neighbours to do any permitted work on the party wall itself. By Christopher Smith
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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.
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Torch-down and hot asphalt roofing membrane solutions have the advantage of being familiar. But what if there were an easier and faster way? Flintlastic SA self-adhering roofing systems from CertainTeed are field-proven, bear the same warranty as traditional systems and can be installed in almost half the time. The new self-adhering technology is so effective, it’s becoming more popular even for larger low-slope projects such as schools and warehouses. Commercial project manager, Abby Feinstein, and customer training manager, Joe Thompson, join this special episode of The Hammer to tell us all about it.
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Huntsman Building Solutions (HBS) has received product code compliance (NBC 2015) recognition from The Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) for its Radon Protection System. The system utilizes a closed-cell polyurethane spray foam insulation as a soil gas (radon) barrier in accordance with the recent 14280-R CCMC evaluation.
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Thomas Fuller Construction, located in Ottawa, are seeking a Project Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting the Project Managers and site Superintendents with coordination of project activities from start to finish, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and company and industry standards are met.
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Walker Industries, located in Orillia, Ont., are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to rotate through a variety of machines and duties.
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Whiponic Wellputer, located in Norman Wells, N.W.T., is seeking a Journeyman Carpenter to work in the fields of new construction, renovations and service / maintenance work for the residential / commercial sector.
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Maritimes' John Deere, located in New Glasgow, N.S., is seeking a seasonal mechanic to performs complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned John Deere turf equipment.
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