Tools of the trade—4 new tech toys for contractors
As a contractor, you’re passionate about the tools you use. After all, for each installation or repair, contractors depend on that technology to meet the needs on the jobsite. You [...]
The impact of climate change on Canadian agriculture
You may have noticed shorter and milder Canadian winters in recent years. While this is great news for commuters, it’s a growing concern for Canada’s agriculture industry. Particularly, the Canadian [...]
4 smartphone apps to help contractors
Smartphones offer all sorts of conveniences to customers, but for skilled trades workers and contractors, they can also be valuable tools to be used on the job site. That’s why [...]
Construction site safety tips: working at heights
Construction site safety continues to be an issue, as the 2014/2015 annual Occupational Health and Safety In Ontario report found that falls were the leading cause of death and injury on Construction sites. [...]
Tips for home builders: buying developed lots
Before you buy developed lots, consider these tips for home builders to help make sure you aren’t taking on unnecessary risk. After all, no matter how well constructed a house [...]
Protecting your job site
Protecting your job site and the valuable tools, equipment and materials inside should be a primary concern for anyone in the home building trades industry. Every year billions of dollars [...]
4 questions about your subcontractor’s insurance
Working with subcontractors is standard practice when you’re in the construction, contracting and skilled trades industry, so it’s important that you ask questions about your subcontractor's insurance. Using subcontractors allows [...]
Fire prevention tips for welding, cutting and other hot work
The use of open-flame and spark producing devices for welding, cutting and other hot work is among the leading causes of fires and explosions in North America. Even though it [...]
3 Ways to effectively manage independent contractors
Hiring employees for your business can be an exhausting process. With different roles to fill and various tasks to complete, sometimes it’s easier to hire an independent contractor or subcontractor [...]
3 tips for growing your contracting business in 2016
During your well-deserved seasonal downtime, it is important to start planning for the months ahead. The economic outlook for Canada in 2016 looks like there could be some challenges faced [...]
