Do I need self-storage lot insurance?
If you own a self-storage lot, you might think your insurance needs are fairly straightforward. But consider that your customers trust you with their possessions, from valuable documents to [...]
Tips to help your contracting business during a home renovation
A home renovation project involves juggling many complex and time-sensitive tasks. As a contractor, you are not only responsible for the physical transformation of a space but also for [...]
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 [...]
How to prevent the collapse of partially constructed homes
Numerous partially constructed houses and other light-frame wood buildings are blown down every year across Canada. The National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), along with provincial building codes, specifies [...]
Why you should include thermal imaging in your preventative maintenance program
Federated Insurance2022-08-02T15:07:54-04:00Every year, the insurance industry sees losses from fires that are started by poorly maintained electrical panels, wiring, and underrated circuit breakers or fuses. Losses can also arise from machinery [...]
Tools of the trade—4 new tech toys for contractors
Federated Insurance2026-03-27T12:09:53-04:00As 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. [...]
4 smartphone apps to help contractors
Federated Insurance2022-05-17T12:15:57-04:00Smartphones 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 [...]
Types of risks and exposures contractors face
Federated Insurance2023-03-06T11:41:14-05:00As a contractor, subcontractor, or professional in the skilled trades working on or managing a construction site, there are a lot of moving parts you are responsible for. This can [...]
How to handle a construction site during a pandemic
A pandemic, like COVID-19, has brought on unprecedented challenges for businesses and employees across Canada. Growing public health concerns have resulted in the shutdown of many businesses, forcing them to [...]
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 [...]
