A Step in the right Direction

By Richard Lyall The decision by the feds to scrap the five-per-cent GST on new homes for first-time buyers was a step in the right direction. Hopefully, the progress will continue. Additionally, t

July 30, 2025

Implementing Just-in-Time Material Delivery: A practical guide for contractors

By Nick Fryer Excess inventory on construction sites creates clutter, increases costs, and risks theft or damage, a challenge Canadian contractors face daily. In Canada, construction, renovation,

July 30, 2025

The Hammer Podcast: Breathing Easy

Achieving good indoor air quality for our clients is something we probably need to think about more than they do. A homeowner may not give the topic a second thought…until their throat starts s

June 14, 2025

Check with AHJ before designing upstairs windows: OBOA

Check with AHJ before designing upstairs windows: OBOA By Patrick Flannery The Ontario Building Officials Association has issued guidance on upstairs bedroom windows that simultaneously require eg

June 14, 2025

MMI says three bedroom houses are a human right

Believe it or not, there’s a serious argument to be made that access to a three-bedroom house could be considered a fundamental human right in Canada.

May 28, 2025