‘I want Ontario workers to build this great province:’ Ontario Labour Minister on Hamilton investment

On July 2, 2024, the Ontario government announced its investment of $3.6 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) for Hamilton, Ont. These investments will provide free training for 3,800 a

July 22, 2024

Its time to update the code: Lyall

Times are changing quickly in the residential construction world due to advances in building technology. The regulations that govern the industry must also be tweaked to reflect this new reality. The

July 22, 2024

Heeding the call for infrastructure improvements: Lyall

High interest rates, excessive taxation and bureaucracy, as well as the cost of materials and labour are making it difficult for the residential construction industry to keep its head above water these days.

April 23, 2024

These basics aren't so basic anymore

When Henri Belisle, President of Burnaby, B.C.-based TQ Construction made that remark he was reflecting on his firm’s presence in Vancouver’s renovation market – first under the guidance of his father Ralph Belisle who founded the company in the spare bedroom of the family home in 1989.

March 26, 2024

Four Rules for Small Kitchen Design

By Christopher Smith As renovation contractors, I am sure, much like myself, you have all encountered your fair share of small kitchen design challenges. Years of working almost exclusively on sm

March 26, 2024