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A study, published in the journal Joule, examined the efficiency of air-source heat pumps in sub-zero scenarios down to minus 10 degrees Celsius. The research was led by Canadian Duncan Gibb, a senior advisor at the Brussels-based Regulatory Assistance Project, and pulled 2,760 measurements showing heat pump performance data in Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, China and Canada.
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The Ontario government is expanding Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS) training programs to include in-class apprenticeship training for carpentry.
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Alberta is adding an extra $12.4 million this year to create more apprenticeship seats to meet surging demand. The funding is on top of the $15 million over three years announced earlier this year that added more than 1,000 extra apprenticeship spaces.
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B.C. has added 25,700 jobs to the economy in September for the second consecutive month of job growth, according to Statistics Canada data released on Oct. 6. Demand was highest in B.C.'s construction industry, which saw an increase of 12,600 jobs.
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Rust-Oleum ® pairs the trusted long-lasting durability of Tremclad Rust Paint with the Innovative Turbo Spray System™ to unleash 3X more paint per second. Now you can tackle your largest projects faster and easier than ever. Tremclad Turbo features a super tall fan tip which coats the surface faster so you get the power of pro spray equipment results with no messy cleanup. This new product is ideal for large outdoor metal; a table and all the chairs, entry and garage doors, fences, sheds, and more!
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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. A party-wall agreement is a document intended to stipulate terms of construction and remediation if any damages occur. The problem is that now it is being weaponized to hold up construction or stop projects altogether, as there is no legal recourse if the adjoining neighbours refuses to sign one. By Chris Smith.
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Keeping residential construction and renovation sites safe and secure is crucial for project success. From ensuring employee safety to protecting valuable equipment and preserving the site’s integrity, there are various aspects of security that site managers must consider. In recent years, technological advancements have significantly influenced the security landscape, offering solutions that effectively address construction site security challenges. By Jason Chiu.
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As labour and employment pressures build in the construction industry with impending retirements and an influx of projects, apprentices are more important now than ever. In this episode of the Hammer, we are joined by Robert Bronk, CEO of the Ontario Construction Secretariat, to discuss importance of apprenticeships to the future of Ontario’s construction industry and how the unionized sector is investing on training for apprentices. Bronk and editor Kaitlin Secord also chat about the benefits and obstacles of apprentices, and tools and resources available to both employers and apprentices.
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D.D. Mac Electric, located in Ajax, Ont., is a full service electrical contractor. They are seeking qualified Journeyperson and apprentice electricians for a number of positions within our construction and service groups.
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Casey Concrete Ltd. (Precast Division), located in Hardwood Lands, N.S., is seeking a skilled labourer to join their team.
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WILMAC Construction, located in Kingston, P.E.I., is seeking carpenters with three years of carpentry experience in a residential or commercial construction environment.
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Henderson Construction, located in Port Hope, Ont., is seeking a project manager capable of working in a fast-paced role that requires multi-tasking, attention to detail and the ability to meet timelines.
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