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All the best for the holidays to our dear readers and listeners! Watch for our Top Stories of 2024 hitting your inbox on Dec. 27. Perfect reading in front of a roaring fire with a glass of cheer.
- Patrick Flannery, editor
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In all the furor over Chrystia Freeland resigning, it was possible to miss the fact there was actually a fall economic statement tabled in the House of Commons on Dec. 16. Here are some highlights relevant to our sector. Lower downpayments and lower mortgage payments.
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The Alberta Construction Association (ACA) has commended the Alberta government for Bill 30 the Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, which will make amendments to the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act as well as to the Public Works act. ACA sees these changes as positive and necessary steps toward a stronger and fairer construction industry in Alberta.
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The Construction Management Association of America has bolstered its on-demand courses and online study resources. To help meet the growing demand and make courses available wherever members are and whenever they want, CMAA offers a variety of robust online options to help individuals learn and grow in their professional careers in program and construction management.
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The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $399.1 million (-3.1%) to $12.6 billion in October. This comes on the heels of a strong September, during which construction intentions rose by $1.3 billion to the second-highest level in the series. Despite the monthly decline in October, the total value of building permits was the fourth-highest level in the series.
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The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA),representing more than 55,000 North American kitchen and bath industry professionals and the owners of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), is proud to welcome the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH), as a Strategic Alliance Partner in its NKBA Global Connect business development initiative.
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Hiring and retaining good construction employees, and finding skilled, reliable workers is an important focus point, but also a real challenge for employers. Turnover rates remain high, job seekers have increased expectations, labor shortages persist, and the employers feel the pressure to meet project deadlines with a weakened workforce.
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From advanced disinformation services to stolen digital identities, smart home vulnerabilities, and AI-driven social engineering — these are the key topics currently discussed in dark web forums
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Chime in on this month's Dilemma for a chance to win a DeWalt cordless skill saw! Should Ian play hardball with his client through Ontario's contract dispute arbitration authority?
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Steve Johnston of Omnigence, a private equity firm investing in the construction sector, has a stark warning. He sees a real risk of long-term stagflation (inflation coupled with low productivity and high unemployment) in our present conditions and government policies. His white paper lays out the broad details, but he joins The Hammer to talk about the specific effects in Canada’s homebuilding sector and what will be needed to avoid them.
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Dave Henderson, senior technical services manager for the Residential Construction Council of Ontario, is concerned about the increasing complexity of building codes. He goes over at least six major changes that are proposed for the 2025 National Building Code update, each of which will add significant costs to new homes and renovations requiring permits. He reflects on his time working on code development in Ontario and how far we have come from the 10 principles of code development they observed then. Codes used to be about ensuring minimum, enforceable standards for safety…today, it looks like they are being used as a vehicle to push various government policy agenda.
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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.
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Canada’s national trade show dedicated to concrete, construction and the aggregates industries is happening on Feb. 12-13 2025, in Toronto, Ont. The Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE) 2025 will be the seventh annual show.
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The NAHB International Builders' Show is the largest annual light construction show in the world. The 2024 show welcomed 76,000+ visitors from more than 100 countries.
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Join us February 13th, 2025, as the ECA hosts our largest event of the year, the Builders Connect Expo (BCE). The BCE will gather over 600+ member & industry leaders for a full day of engagement, learning, and celebration. Combining the best of two well-known events (our Builders Connect Luncheon and Hub of Construction Expo), the BCE will include:
A buffet breakfast and a keynote presentation from Eric Morin, Senior Analyst at CIBC Asset Management
A full trade show with over 70 booths, featuring members showcasing to members.
Our Builders Connect Luncheon program, featuring a keynote from Tyler Waye, a renowned leadership and expert on work, a speech from Minister of Infrastructure Pete Guthrie, and our Volunteer Impact awards, videos & more.
Happy Hour - Enjoy a beverage and network with over 600+ industry leaders while being serenaded by Edmonton's own Leo Martinez.
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CHBA's Home Building Week in Canada is the national home building event of the year! Connect with industry leaders from across the country during an intensive series of Association business meetings and celebrate the best in home building and renovation from coast to coast. Taking place Sunday, May 11 to Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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Brockville, Ont. - Must have a minimum 4 years experience in the residential construction industry
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Red Deer. Alta - We are looking for somebody to install and repair electrical systems in multifamily residential buildings.
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Kelowna, B.C. - We are seeking somebody to measure and cut piping, and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment.
» Apply now
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