RenoMark Awards handed out – Canadian renovation and homebuilding news for May 8, 2026

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EDITOR'S NOTE

"The RenoMark Awards lunch was a roomful of contractors who are doing it right. Congratulations to the winners and nominees...I have my eye on you."

Patrick Flannery, editor

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RenoMark celebrates great achievements in renovation and custom building

The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) has announced the winners of the 2026 GTA RenoMark Awards. Started in 1999, the awards recognize professional renovators and custom home builders who are members of BILD...

High school safety videos are worth a click

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has announced the winners of its national 2026 Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest.

Still no improvement in single family permits in February: StatCan

In February, the total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $1.1 billion (down 8.4 percent) to reach $12.1 billion. The decline in construction intentions was led by the non-residential sector (down $1.3...

Canada Revenue Agency to host online information session explaining first-time home buyers' GST rebate

The Canada Revenue Agency will host an online information session on the first-time home buyers' GST/HST rebate on May 20 and take questions. "These sessions are designed for professionals and organizations that support prospective home buyers, as...

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Lyall: Modulate your enthusiasm

If there were any lingering doubts about the severity of Canada’s housing crisis, the latest numbers should put them to rest. We are not in a mild downturn or a cyclical pause – we are...

The JIT jobsite

A practical guide to just-in-time material delivery.

A look at some hot outdoor living trends

Patios have become year-round living rooms – they are must-haves for homebuyers. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) a patio is among buyers’ most-wanted features, and 86 percent of buyers want one.

Re-evaluating spray foam under the 2025 CMHC Materials Guide

Several insulation materials in the CMHC Materials Guide have listed GWP values that seem much lower than what is typically found on the market, which renders SPF’s relative environmental impact disproportionately higher. Today’s SPF products...

HST Heartburn – The Dilemma, April 2026

Colleen's clients got caught by the HST rebate announcement and they want out of their contract. Give your answer to Colleen's dilemma in the comments for a chance to win a DeWalt cut-off tool!

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