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Leman Construction launches new home renovation services in Toronto

Leman Construction, a general contractor and home renovation company in Toronto, is excited to announce the expansion of its services to include comprehensive solutions in private home construction and renovation.


Technical program for 2024 ASHRAE Annual Conference now available

The technical program is now available for the 2024 ASHRAE Annual Conference taking place June 22 to 26, at the Marriott Indy Place in Indianapolis, Ind. At this year’s annual conference, AI in buildings, electrification, building lifecycle assessment and workforce development are among the highly anticipated topics.


Ontario’s small business confidence plummets in April: CFIB

Ontario’s long-term business confidence level for the next 12 months dropped a disturbing 6.7 points since March to 49.2, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer® index. This score places Ontario in a tie with Quebec for the third lowest long-term business confidence level in the country after Saskatchewan and New Brunswick. Ontario’s short-term business confidence level for the next three months also decreased, dropping 1.6 points since March to 48.4, the second lowest score in the country after Saskatchewan. “Rising costs on everything are making it almost impossible for small businesses to achieve any ...


Net Zero homes may be hard to justify: Lyall

The quest to incorporate energy efficient measures into new homes to meet net-zero targets is an admirable goal that the residential construction industry is working diligently to achieve. However, it is wise to question whether the costs of such actions are indeed rational.


 
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Building a better future for women in construction survey - August 2023

Women make up just under 13 per cent of the construction workforce across Canada, with 4.7 per cent working in the trades. Ambition Theory and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)’s Building Better survey aims to “explore the similarities and differences in experiences of women to gain insight into how organizations can improve their workplace cultures and create more inclusive environments for all employees.” » Read more...
 
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Innovative tech to help you maintain maximum security - July 2023

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. In this article, we’ll discuss the top-of-the-line technologies that have become indispensable for securing construction sites. » Read more...
 
 
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The Hammer Episode #44: Not My Default – Leor Marguiles, Robins Appleby

Leor Marguiles is a partner at commercial real estate firm, Robins Appleby. From there, he watches as larger developers deal with the fallout from high interest rates and skyrocketing home prices: homeowners delaying or cancelling purchases they suddenly find unaffordable. He joins The Hammer to discuss the factors driving a spike in project delays and defaults and suggest ways that small contractors can deal with the uncertain conditions. Bottom line: stay out of court. » Listen now!

ICYMI – The Hammer Episode #42: Aging and apprenticeships with Vice-Chair Jack Slaughter and Jeremy Ambraska

Vice-Chair Jack Slaughter of the Ontario Labour Relations Board and Jeremy Ambraska, employment and labour lawyer with Sherrard Kuzz (Coos) LLP join this episode of the Hammer to discuss the aging workforce, apprenticeships and training within the construction sector. Vice Chair Slaughter and Ambraska engage in conversation with editor, Kaitlin Secord, about mentorship and knowledge transfer, the importance of diversity and inclusion, how to the construction industry’s status among prospective journeypersons and the importance of being a progressive employer. » Listen now!

 
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RESCON Care Committee Best Practice Guide Webinar

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CHBA 2024 Home Building Week in Canada

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Plumbing Project Manager

CIR Mechanical ltd is a well established company with over 40 years of experience in the Commercial Plumbing industry, with over 60 employees. We are a well diverse group that values long term commitment and takes pride in what we do. We are seeking new and long term Project Managers to come join our team! » Apply now

Lead HVAC Technician

Stronghold Electric has been operating and servicing the Calgary region since 2005. Specializing in New Home, High Volume Housing, Custom Home, Renovations, Specialty Lighting, Multi-Family Projects, Street Lighting and Commercial. » Apply now

Journeyman Plumber

Full Time position for a Journeyman Plumber requires immediately. » Apply now

Skilled Labour

M2K Construction Ltd., located in Vancouver, are seeking skilled labourers with sound knowledge of construction and practical experience. » Apply now