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2020 National Model building code released

The 2020 National Model Codes were released March 28, providing an updated set of model construction codes that will make Canadian homes and buildings safer and more accessible, while responding to climate change.


Skills Ontario engaging new Canadians to explore skilled trades through new Rise series

Skills Ontario is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging Ontarians to pursue skilled trade and technology careers, and over the month of April, the organization is offering the Rise Event Series for new Canadians.


Home improvement movement – Residential permits jumped again in 2021: MPAC

For the second straight year Ontario saw a significant increase in total residential building permits,with more than 122,000 building permits issued across Ontario in 2021for new development as well as home improvement.


Resources on offer during Window Safety Week

Resources on offer during Window Safety Week Window Safety Week, recognized every year during the first full week in April, serves as a reminder of recognizing the importance of window safety and fall prevention year-round. This week is designed to heighten the awareness of what parents and caregivers should do to help keep their homes and families safer from the risk of accidental falls or injuries through windows.


Saving energy with window coverings

When people think about energy efficiency, their first thought is to change their windows. However, did you know that fitting energy-efficient shades and blinds is a more effective way to save your heating and cooling costs?
 
 
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Fenestration Conversations Episode #33: In Search of Energy Advisors – Leon Wasser, Resilient World Institute

Ottawa has tied its Greener Homes Grants to homeowners getting audits from certified energy advisors before they can install higher performing fenestration and take advantage of thousands of dollars in rebates. There’s only one problem: there aren’t nearly enough of these professionals in Canada to satisfy the demand for the program. As director of the School of Energy for the Resilient World Institute, Leon Wasser trains energy advisors and is therefore in the perfect position to tell us what an energy advisor is, what their role is in getting the Greener Homes Grant, and when and if we will ever see enough of them to make this program work. He also has some thoughts on what window and door companies can do to help this situation themselves. » Listen now
 
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Skilled Labourer - Carpentry

T&T Building Products Inc. is located in the south part of London, near Belmont, ON. It is a family-run business that focuses on quality products and customer satisfaction. » Learn more

CNC Machinist

Sicom Industries Ltd., a well-established Langley, BC based Machine shop is expanding. We require CNC Machinists for immediate openings for challenging work in Aerospace, Defense and Hi-Tech. » Learn more

Industrial Millwright

Chaleur Forest Products is the result of the consolidation of two established forest products companies and operates three sites in New Brunswick. Our mills located in Bathurst and Belledune have completely automated lines, producing over 300 million board feet of lumber per year. » Learn more
 
 
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AVFQ Annual Conference

Date: April 21 - April 22, 2022 » Read more...

Fensterbau Frontale

Date: July 12 - July 15, 2022 » Read more...