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Housing Market Outlook 2024 overview

The annually published Housing Market Outlook (HMO) predicts emerging trends in the national and metropolitan new-home and resale housing markets. The forecasts are based on information made available May 1, 2024. On a national level according to HMO, there is weak economic growth in 2024 however, HMO is projecting a regain in 2025-2026 as interest rates decrease.


CBHCC invites public to review building codes

The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is inviting the public to participate in its next public review of proposed changes to the 2020 editions of the National Model Codes. The public review will run from May 27 to July 29, 2024.


Home performance today and into the future: a closer look at residential roofing for all weather threats

One aspect that is often overlooked in our discussions on climate change and extreme weather threats is its impact on residential home roofing systems. With fluctuating weather patterns and instances of extreme weather conditions, homeowners are increasingly concerned about the longevity and durability of their roofs.


2024 Care Awards

The Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA) announces the call for entry for the 2024 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island. The CARE Awards is an industry event that celebrates Canadian leaders in sustainable West Coast home design and construction.


DEWALT sponsors national youth competition

Skills Canada, the national non-profit organization responsible for promoting skilled trades and technologies to Canada’s youth is proud to announce that DEWALT  is an official sponsor of the Skills Canada National Competition 2024, in Quebec City.


 
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Electric v.s non-electric scissor lifts

When working at elevated heights, you need to have a mobile and stable platform to work safely. Fortunately, that’s what equipment like scissor lifts do perfectly. » Read more...
 
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The Hammer Episode #33: Managing Expectations – Steve Ryan, MMI Professional Services

Canadian Contractor author of the Ryan Report, Steve Ryan, joins The Hammer to share his thoughts on inflation, interest rates, housing prices and labour…all the big economic topics challenging us all. Why are expectations worse than inflation itself? Why do the prices of houses go down as the prices of everything else rise? » Read more...
 
 
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The Hammer Episode #45: What's in the NBC? Roofing Edition – Troy Ferreira, CRCA

We continue our series on updates to the National Building Code with Troy Ferreira, technical director for the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association. Ferreira has been involved with commenting and proposing revisions for the 2020 NBC, which has just come into effect nationally but is still being revised. » Listen now!

 
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National Roofing Week

June 2 - Online. » Read More...

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YCL 2024 Golf Tournament

June 7 - Komoka, Ont. » Read More...

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GCAS General Meeting

June 11 - Vancouver, B.C. » Read More...

 
JOB BOARD 
 

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