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

The Systemic Issues of Building Green

Residential builders in Ontario have taken a number of significant steps to build greener, more sustainable homes and condos and reduce carbon emissions. They have become leaders in green building in

December 12, 2023