STEELING HOME
Drive through a growing number of Canadian communities and you’ll spot something interesting: more and more homes are incorporating steel into their design. “The last couple years we’ve definitely seen a huge…
Rough Construction
Job Safety First: On and off the Jobsite
The construction industry is well recognized for its perilous work environment. A 2016 report, from the Association ofWorkers’ Compensation Boards of Canada, revealed thatconstruction had the most fatalities, claiming almost one third…
Eyes on Youth and Diversity: Working to Solve the Skills Crisis
An impending skills shortage has already reached some skilled trades, and experts say overcoming it will require a focus on areas of diversity, women in trades and inspiring youth. In 2012, the…
NBEC: National Building Envelope of Canada News
When experts in any area share their best, cutting-edge ideas and research, the entire industry stands to gain. This is precisely what happens within The National Building Envelope Council of Canada (NBEC).…
Keeping It Real: Gypsum Innovations for the Real World
Home buyers may flip over an exotic hardwood floor or marble kitchen countertop, but the innovation that goes into the bones of the house, and what covers them, makes the real difference…