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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
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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
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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
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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
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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