 New Job Opportunities For ContractorsFor a homeowner, a new front door or a fresh paint job may be a simple investment that pays off in terms of quality of life and long-term property value. Learn More |
 Skills Canada As the skilled trade shortage continues to grow, there is a gap between the workers needed and those who have the necessary skills. Learn More |
 Reduce Home Heating CostsWith winter just around the corner, it's time to start planning for projects that will reduce home heating costs. Insulation is usually the first thought. Air sealing should be a close second. Learn More |
 Home Automation Trends for Builders and RenovatorsWith technology and efficiency at the forefront of most new homes and renovation projects, home automation offers builders and renovators a means of standing out from the crowd. Learn More |
 Preparing Your Facility for Winter For a facility manager (FM), getting a facility prepped for winter's fury is a serious undertaking. With proper planning and a mapped out plan of action, FMs can ensure a safe winter season. Learn Moree |
 Wireless TechnologyMuch more than a passing fad, wireless and handheld technologies have revolutionized the way facilities operate. Learn More |
 Effective Communication Plans in the Workplace When every sale or lead counts, effective communication plans can ensure employees know what is expected of them, keep them engaged and increase their productivity. Learn More |
 Staging Tips and Tricks to Rent Empty UnitsWhen property managers are trying to rent an apartment, staging a unit properly can position it for a quick turnaround. Learn More |
 Plumbing a Basement Bathroom Plumbing a bathroom in the basement is more complex than adding one elsewhere in the home. Consider these tips from experienced plumbers to help ensure your next basement bathroom installation goes smoothly. Learn More |
 What does 2010 have in store for the Canadian plumbing industry? Motivated by rebate programs, energy savings and environmental sentiments, consumers will continue to demand new water-efficient products in 2010. Learn More |
 Managing Change According to David Foster, representative of the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA), CHBA members cite project changes as their biggest dilemma. Learn More |
 Retrofitting 101Perhaps you've heard a customer—or potential customer—complain of a home or building with high utility bills, drafts or poor indoor air quality. Learn More |
 The Importance of Customer Service TrainingGood customer service requires communication, respect and professionalism. Learn More |
 Fire Resist Under the right conditions, fire can spread through any structure quickly and easily. Preventing the complete destruction of a home from fire begins with using fire-retardant building materials and techniques in the building phase of construction. Learn More |
 Reduce & Reuse Cutting costs in and around a property can be as simple as reducing and reusing already established resources. Learn More |
 The Importance of TeambuildingEstablishing teamwork within a small business and its various departments can show employees that they are a part of something larger than themselves.. Learn More |
 2010 The Year of Energy SavingsThe biggest trend in electrical lighting for 2010 is energy savings. But the debate continues over whether CFLs or LEDs will be the way to go. Learn More |
 Wood Flooring TrendsWhile flooring serves a utilitarian purpose, it also ultimately sets the tone and design of a room. By understanding the current trends in wood flooring, builders and remodelers can help their clients sift through the endless varieties to find the flooring that meets their tastes and needs. Learn More |
 Energy-efficient Lighting DesignEnergy-efficient lighting strategies don't stop at using more efficient bulbs. Proper lighting design principles, such as layering and using task and ambient lighting, can ensure a home is lit to maximum efficiency. Learn More |
 Innovative Strategies to Streamline your BusinessInnovation doesn't necessarily mean big technological advances - it can be improving internal operations or streamlining service offerings. Regardless of the size of the business or the idea, the right innovations implemented at the right time will improve any company's bottom line. Learn More |
