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HomeStars has released its fifth annual Reno Report based on a national survey of Canadian homeowners who have renovated in the past 12 months. The report examines cost, sustainable renovations and neighbour disputes over renovations.
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Nova Scotia is seeking input from Nova Scotians on improving the workers’ compensation system and preventing harassment in the workplace. The compensation system was last reviewed in 2002. The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration is overseeing the review of the system, alongside an eight-member review committee that includes employer and employee representatives.
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Ontario is creating Canada's first-ever Occupational Exposure Registry to "track harmful exposure levels, help diagnose workplace disease faster, improve worker compensation and reduce cost to the healthcare system." Expected in 2025, the registry will help address 41 recommendations resulting in the province'e review of the occupational illness landscape.
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Nidus3D in Kingston, Ontario is a trailblazer responding to the housing crisis. They’re 3D printing Canada’s first buildings using innovative technology to confront the country’s shrinking housing supply. Ian Arthur, president and co-founder of nidus3d, spoke about his company and their story. By Gordon Wornoff
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Stirling, a passionate and skillful custom homebuilder, has a lot on his plate. He was also tasked with taking over leadership of the company when its owner and founder, Frank, decided to retire. During the period of transition, the two have struggled. Frank questions Stirling’s decisions to adopt new methodologies and technologies, while Stirling feels Frank’s approach will limit the company. Stirling is feeling defeated and is unsure of how to resolve their conflict while respecting Frank’s years of dedication to growing the company to what it is. What should Stirling do?
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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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The Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) president Lisa Laronde has been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners by WXN (Women’s Executive Network). WXN announced the award winners on October 30 and recognized 103 women for making a transformational difference in their fields and actively shaping a more inclusive future.
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Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) has launched ApprenticeConnect, a bilingual platform designed to support apprentice recruitment, training, and retention for employers in the construction and manufacturing sectors. The platform is a component of Career Launcher Apprenticeships, funded by the Government of Canada’s Apprenticeship Service Program, which provides attractive hiring incentives of up to $10,000 per new apprentice.
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Roof Tile Management Inc., located in Mississauga, Ont., is seeking a historic restoration carpenter foreman with the ability to organize employee and sub-contractors to allow for a safe and productive site and experience in Heritage construction.
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Glenaden Homes, located in Etobicoke, Ont., is seeking a site supervisor with deep construction knowledge from excavation/foundation to finishing.
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Colonial Building Restoration, located in Scarborough, Ont., is seeking a motivated team player to fulfill the role of Estimator to prepare takeoffs for various industrial, commercial and, institutional restoration projects.
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Power Op, located in Etobicoke, Ont., is a fast-growing Electrical contractor, looking for experienced electrical apprentices and Journeymen with Foreman experience for immediate hire.
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