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

The Ryan Report: Do as I say, not as I do

My day job, if you want to call it that, is counselling contractors on business practices and running a professional operation.

February 27, 2024

What Went Hong? Building permits

By James Hong Statistics Canada puts the number of building permits in the country for residential and non-residential buildings at 11,860,569. That ‘s a huge number. In September 2023, the tot

February 27, 2024

Hiring help: Using social networks to connect contractors

By Christopher Smith Of all the challenges of running a construction company, none seem as daunting as hiring. The stakes are always high, and it seems that in today’s world, the chances of su

January 23, 2024

Cutting Costs

By Richard Lyall To spur construction of much-needed new homes, condos and apartment buildings – and make units more affordable to people who want to buy them – we must find ways to reduc

January 23, 2024