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RESCON pushes for immediate action to lower levies

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) encourages all levels of government to push for immediate action to lower taxes, fees, levies and development charges on new housing and speed up approval times for developments.


Festool looking for product testers

Festool Canada Inc., a manufacturer of power tools, is launching a nationwide search for tradespeople to test their new CSC SYS 50 Cordless Table Saw Set. Festool will select six winners who will put the CSC SYS 50 to the test and share their product photos and video reviews with Festool.


The Ontario Construction Secretariat releases employment trends

The Ontario Construction Secretariat has released its feature bulletin of medium-term employment trends and demographics, seeing a decrease in the unemployment rate, but a strain on the labour supply. Employment in the Ontario construction industry has soared over the last several years as the economy bounced back from the pandemic, breaking past previous record highs multiple times.


Three of PCL's own receive 2024 CAWIC awards

Three PCL Constructors Canada Inc., employees have been awarded 2024 Excellence Awards from the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC). Lisa Kurina, Cheyanne Hammell and Grace Xu were each presented with awards at CAWIC’s first Annual National Conference.


 
 
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Gas may have a home in Vancouver once again

Vancouver city council sparked controversy when they voted for the amendment of natural gas heating. The narrow six to five vote on the bylaw allows for natural gas heating and hot water in new construction and restores the ability to choose between electric and gas. » Read more...
 
 
The Hammer podcast 
 

The Hammer Episode #48: The Best Laid Plans – Marc Espisito and Jasmine Koblik, Otis Interiors

Espisito and Koblik, the husband and wife owners of Otis Interiors in Guelph, Ont., have discovered a better way of doing business. They leverage their creative and operational expertise with a careful design plan including intensive homeowner consultation, milestones, acquisition of all permits and drawings and a payment and procurement schedule to achieve a high level of preparation before anyone swings a hammer. » Listen now!

 
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Halifax Fall Home Show

Oct. 4 - 6, 2024 | Halifax, N.S. » Read More...

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Housing Supply Summit 4.0

Oct. 9, 2024 | Online. » Read More...

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RESCON housing summit 4.0

Oct. 9, 2024 | Online. » Read More...

 
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