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Statistics Canada releases housing affordability in Canada 2022

Statistics Canada releases housing affordability data for 2022. The share of households spending 30 per cent or more of their income on shelter costs returns to pre-pandemic levels. The share of households living in unaffordable housing—defined as spending 30 per cent or more of their income on shelter costs was 22 per cent in 2022.


C.D. Howe Institute releases report on Canada's capital crisis

Canada’s Capital Crisis: The Growing Threat of Falling Business Investment to Productivity Persistently weak business investment is driving a significant drop in Canadian productivity and living standards, according to a new C.D. Howe Institute report.


Building Knowledge hosts webinar on building codes

Building Knowledge Canada Inc., invites renovators and home contractors to participate in a free webinar on climate adaption and mitigation. Insurance companies and global underwriters have signalled to the Canadian homebuilding and renovation industry that building code changes are tied to the current and future impacts of extreme weather due to climate change.


Nominate an outstanding young leader for Canadian Contractor

Rising Stars celebrates the next generation of outstanding renovation and custom homebuilding contractors - the young leaders who will define this business for decades to come. Now more than ever, it’s time to recognize and encourage younger professionals who will provide the skills and energy to transform Canada’s homes to meet the needs of the future.


 
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Changing the game plan: Lyall

Nothing is more frustrating for a builder or renovation contractor than having to deal with red tape. In the construction world, time is money and any project delay can make a big difference. » Read more...
 
 
The Hammer podcast 
 

The Hammer Episode #47: Sustainable Skills – Chad Flinn, Red Deer Polytechnic, and Judi Varga-Toth, CICan

New standards for energy efficiency and low carbon impact in construction are demanding new skills in the trades – skills your young workers might be more familiar with than you are. Chad Flinn, associate vice-president of academics at Red Deer Polytechnic, and Judi Varga-Toth, manager of the ImpAct-Climate program at Colleges and Institutes Canada, are working to educate today’s construction industry in how to design and install the elements of net zero homes, including the unique considerations for heat pumps, solar panels, EV chargers, continuous insulation and high-performance fenestration. » Listen now!

 
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TimberFever 2024

Sept 13, 2024 | Toronto, Ont. » Read More...

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OHBA conference

Sept 22, 2024 | Niagara Falls, Ont. » Read More...

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Knowledge Canada Webinar: Building Codes

Sept. 26, 2024 | Online » Read More...

 
JOB BOARD 
 

Electrical Apprentices

Airdrie, Alta. - If you are a motivated and skilled electrician looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality multifamily residential construction projects, we want to hear from you. » Apply now

Emergency Vehicle Technician Mechanic

Oakville, Ont. - Ability to operate all necessary shop equipment including oxy-acetylene torches, arc and MIG welders and plasma cutter is required. » Apply now

Heavy Equipment Operator

Coquitlam, B.C. - Minimum 2 years of equipment experience. » Apply now