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Latest posts
The Canadian Concrete Expo is Back!
The Canadian Concrete Expo is back, happening in person at the International Centre in Toronto, February 17 & 18, 2022. This week’s Blog takes a look at what attendees can expect from the 4th annual CCE and why you should be marking your calendars for mid-February in Toronto.
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Groundbreaking Spray Foam Technology is Changing the Way We Build
Climate change cannot be ignored and today’s building projects are facing high levels of scrutiny when it comes to the products being used in their design and construction, and their impact on the environment. This week’s Blog from Maxime Duzyk at Huntsman Building Solutions showcases his company’s innovative solutions that provide superior performance and environmental benefits.
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Win, Lose, or Draw: 2022 Construction Industry Outlook
The red-hot North American construction market just keeps getting hotter. Unfortunately, the most urgent issue of 2022 is going to be shortages – shortages in materials, shortages in labour, and shortages in time. This week’s Blog takes a close look at the challenges – and opportunities – expected for the year ahead.
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A Guide to Commercial Dash Cams
Crash-for-cash scams have long been a major concern for fleet operators and a lack of solid evidence will often mean that companies automatically accept liability when an accident happens. But this is a problem that can potentially be avoided through the use of a dash cam. This week’s Blog from Brigade Electronics Canada gives us a look at everything we need to know about choosing the right dash cam to meet your needs.
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An Interview with Natasha Ferguson, creator of EthelFox Construct Group
Women often face barriers that keep them from entering the construction industry. EthelFox Construction Group aims to change that. Western Exteriors recently had the chance to sit down and chat with EthelFox owner, Natasha Ferguson, about her time in the construction industry and how she is looking to disrupt this traditionally male dominated work space.
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How Contractors can Win New Talent Amid the Labour Crisis
For years, the labour shortage has challenged many Canadian contractors’ ability to be shovel-ready. This week’s Blog from the experts at RSM Canada speaks with RSM’s Cyndi Mergele do dig down into what companies can do to be creative and appeal to new talent.
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TOOLBX and Onfleet Deliver that “Last Thing” to the Jobsite ASAP
For a general contractor planning to finish a job, discovering the night before that you’re missing crucial supplies or a specialised tool is an exercise in frustration. This week’s Blog from Onfleet takes a look a TOOLBX, which recently launched across Canada to provide an all-in-one construction material procurement platform for residential and commercial contractors.
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Future-Proofing Supply Chains
One of the most significant weaknesses that COVID-19 exposed for many organizations was their unpreparedness and susceptibility to supply chain related risks. This week’s Blog from KPMG in Canada takes a deep dive into their research that reveals what’s top of mind for Canada’s top CEOs and small business enterprises, as well as how organizations can create agile supply chains with the customer at the centre to increase value.
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Adding Green Roofs into Your Commercial Build
With the ongoing climate change and the rise in air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions within urban cities, it is important for industries to take the next step to help reduce these pollutants. This week’s Blog from Bachly Construction takes a look at the implementation of green roofs on buildings, and how they might be a solution in reducing building-related carbon footprints.
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The High-Performing Real Estate Team: 5 Keys to Dramatically Increasing Sales and Commissions
The High-Performing Real Estate Team: 5 Keys to Dramatically Increasing Sales and Commissions Written by Brian Icenhower A Review by Jenna Collignon, Staff Writer at Matrix Group Publishing Looking for a book that offers actionable systems and processes that can be immediately implemented to take you, your fellow real estate agents, and your team to […]
