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.

September 24, 2024

"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

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