Building Excellence

The highly anticipated StoneTech Canada Expo is set to make its grand return to Toronto from May 6 to 8, 2026, at the International Centre Toronto, marking its fifth anniversary with an even bigger and more impactful edition. As Canada’s premier trade fair for the stone industry, the event will bring together leading global brands, manufacturers, suppliers and industry...

Residential homebuilder software Builder Software Tools provides residential homebuilder software and real estate construction management software to new home and condo builders. The software helps streamline homebuilding projects, support customer relationships and improve your return on investment. Builder Software Tools is a Canadian company with more than 30 years of experience in the residential construction industry and is certified carbon-neutral. buildersoftwaretools.com Bring the...

By Matt McCurrach, CHBA President In May, industry leaders from across Canada came together in Victoria for CHBA’s annual Home Building Week in Canada. Productive meetings and exciting events took place throughout the week, from advancing the Association’s priorities during CHBA’s pre-conference meetings to hearing inspiring speakers and celebrating the achievements of our membership and industry during the conference itself. During...

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) recently announced the winners of the 2025 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence, Canada’s premiere competition for new homes, home renovations, community development and residential marketing. Winners were presented in Victoria, BC as the grand finale event of CHBA’s Home Building Week in Canada. The competition once again had a record-breaking year, as small...

As a business owner, you’re constantly juggling the challenge of attracting top talent, growing your business and ensuring its future. One popular strategy is offering employee ownership or profit sharing. When done right, it can inspire loyalty, drive business performance and align your team’s goals with your own. However, if not approached carefully, it can quickly turn into a...

Prospective homebuyers visiting the website of award-winning Vicky’s Homes are greeted by a sleek, modern design of edgy black and greys punctuated with vibrant pink accents. “Built by man. Designed by a woman” is the company’s tagline, and the woman behind it is Vicky Kujundzic.

The adage, “Go West, young man,” made famous in the mid-1800s by journalist Horace Greeley, founding editor of The New York Tribune, seems to sum up the situation in Canada these days.

Readers, how many of you out there or your children under the age of 40 use cheque books? How many of you in business actually issue cheques for payment?

Sponsored Content By Heather Kingdon, Communications Manager of Foresight Canada When it comes to expanding housing development across Canada, the country faces significant challenges. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) estimates an additional 3.5 million housing units are needed by 2030 to support the nation’s population. Adding the need to implement sustainable building practices, Canada’s housing market is ripe for innovation. Foresight...

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