CREATIVE EYE: Smithwood Builders

Jim Smith, of Smithwood Builders, recently earned three separate National Awards for Housing Excellence at the Canadian Homebuilders’ Association Awards Gala –for Best Detached Custom Home under 2,500 square feet, Best Custom Kitchen, and Best Basement Renovation.

June 25, 2024

The Hammer Episode #45: What’s in the NBC? Roofing Edition – Troy Ferreira, CRCA

We continue our series on updates to the National Building Code with Troy Ferreira, technical director for the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association. Ferreira has been involved with commenting and

May 27, 2024

Electric VS. Non-Electric Scissor Lifts

When working at elevated heights, you need to have a mobile and stable platform to work safely. Fortunately, that’s what equipment like scissor lifts do perfectly.

May 27, 2024

The Hammer Episode #43: What’s Coming in NBC 2025? – Fenestration edition

Terry Adamson, technical director for Fenestration Canada, joins The Hammer to preview the proposed changes to the National Building Code related to window and doors.

April 23, 2024

Heeding the call for infrastructure improvements: Lyall

High interest rates, excessive taxation and bureaucracy, as well as the cost of materials and labour are making it difficult for the residential construction industry to keep its head above water these days.

April 23, 2024