I’m lucky to have had the opportunity to travel coast-to-coast from Newfoundland to Regina to Whistler to hear from members across the country.
With building codes increasingly tightening the building envelope and boosting insulation levels, and federal and provincial grants incentivizing energy retrofits, it’s important to know the basics when it comes to insulating a home. Here’s a quick overview of the options for sealing the gaps.
Fibreglass batts
Fibreglass batts are the most affordable and one of the easiest options to install, making...
The Buildings Show, held Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, has wrapped up, with Canada's building industry attending en masse to make the right connections and drive the industry forward.
Purchase financing is not just a payment option but a growth driver for businesses, irrespective of their industry. Whether it's a retail establishment selling high-value products or services such as kitchen renovations, furniture, bathroom remodels or flooring, customer hesitation often originates from financial constraints.
Bureaucratic red tape, along with exceedingly lengthy development approvals processes and hefty taxes, fees, levies and other charges are taking a significant toll on housing affordability and supply.
Earlier this year, the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) updated one of its advisories with respect to Price Escalations and Contract Terminations.
Attendees from across the globe are heading to Las Vegas for the 2024 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS), the largest annual residential construction industry trade show in the world, Feb 27 to 29 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Kitchen confidential
The kitchen is the hub of every home. That’s why owners are keen to renovate the space on a regular basis. Here are some hot items your clients are going to want for their next upgrade.
Icy reception
Refrigerators with built-in water dispensers and ice makers are handy, but they take up a lot of valuable space inside the unit....
CHBA’s call for federal leadership to remove the barriers to getting more homes built has gained significant traction in recent months.
By Natasha Rombough, Director, Marketing and Communications, CHBA
If there’s one challenge that has been constant for Canada’s residential construction industry in recent years, it’s reliable access to skilled tradespeople. And with baby boomers retiring – BuildForce Canada says we can expect 20 per cent of our labour force to retire, with 40 per cent reaching 55-plus, in the coming...
