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 [...]
Fire safety tips for homebuilders
Whether you’re building a detached home or an entire subdivision, working in the home construction industry comes with risk — and one of the biggest risks is fire. There [...]
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 [...]
Key tips to prevent vehicle theft
As a key mode of transportation, no one wants their car to be stolen. Unfortunately, vehicle theft is still a prevalent issue. In fact, every year Équité Association releases [...]
How to protect underground utilities during construction
Damage to underground utilities from excavation and trenching activities is more common than you might realize. In 2022 alone, there were 10,636 damages related to buried facilities from excavation [...]
Choosing the right contractors insurance policy: Tips for finding the best coverage
As a contractor, you know firsthand how unpredictable a job site can be. Accidents can happen, and when they do, the financial fallout can be substantial. That’s where contractors [...]
Asbestos removal: How to detect and navigate an exposure
When humans inhale or ingest asbestos fibers, the material can get trapped in the nose, throat, or digestive tract, which can cause serious health problems, such as respiratory diseases [...]
Four questions to ask about your subcontractor’s insurance
Working with subcontractors is a standard practice when you’re in the construction, contracting, and skilled trades industry. Using subcontractors allows you to take advantage of additional expertise without taking on [...]
Fire prevention for construction sites
Fires are dangerous and can burn out of control in as little as 30 seconds. Having a detailed and effective loss prevention plan in place can help you keep [...]
