hanging the game plan: Lyall

Famed theoretical physicist and scientist Albert Einstein once said, “Bureaucracy is the death of all sound work.” I doubt he was specifically referring to the myriad rules, regulations a

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From making a living to building a legacy: Highspire Q&A

Contractors have the skills necessary to build, reconstruct and renovate – but may not have the skills to invest and fund a multi-million dollar project.

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"Cool but not neccesarry" Contractors on Smart PPE

On the worksite, construction and contract workers are exposed to a wide variety of hazards that put them at serious risk of injury and in some serious cases – death. Within Ontario, construc

August 29, 2024

Canadians Can't Afford Net Zero During Housing Crisis

The federal government has released its Canada Green Buildings Strategy, a plan to reach net-zero emissions from the building sector by 2050. To attain that goal, renovators and contractors will need

August 29, 2024

‘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