If you’ve ever been curious about what the inside of a modular factory looks like, Rick Weste, president and CEO of Triple M Housing Ltd., would be a great tour guide. When he’s not out bow hunting (he’s a national archery champion), hiking or volunteering his time with CHBA, Weste is hard at work at Triple M, which he likes to think the 3 M’s of as standing for Making Modular Mainstream.
Without necessarily knowing it, Owens Corning is widely recognized. The company manufactures fibreglass insulation, shingles and roofing accessories, as well as mineral wool and extruded polystyrene rigid insulation, installed in a significant number of buildings and homes from coast to coast. A look back at 80 years of innovation and environmental awareness by an industrial giant easily recognizable by...
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....
