May 31, 2016 | Building Professional, Membership, Uncategorized
The Ontario government is continuing to solidify details to its Climate Change Action Plan, with the following developments: Using proceeds from the cap and trade program, Ontario will invest up to $900M over four years in energy retrofits for social housing and...
Apr 14, 2016 | Home Owner, Uncategorized
If you’re replacing a furnace, it probably means that you are getting hit for a big cash outlay, and you may be easy prey for anyone offering a time-limited “special”. The best approach is to realise that this situation offers an opportunity to upgrade the...
Feb 25, 2016 | Building Professional, Home Owner, Membership, Uncategorized
NAIMA’s Recycling Survey 2014 How much pre- and post-consumer recycled materials did NAIMA and NAIMA Canada members use in 2014? Canada stands at 169 million kgs (373 million lbs) of recycled glass. USA stands at over 315 million kgs (over 695 lbs) of blast...
Feb 2, 2016 | Home Owner, Uncategorized
Canadian contractor guru Steve Maxwell has published a video highlighting the five reasons you should think differently about insulation. So why should you think about insulation differently? Insulation improves the comfort of your home. Insulation is a great...
Jan 7, 2016 | Home Owner, Uncategorized
Most of us buy the best home we can, and then over the years make changes and renovations as we realise our dreams for our homes. We assume the future will not hold too many obstacles and we promise ourselves that “we’ll find a way”. But if our home is in...
Nov 13, 2015 | Building Professional, Membership, Uncategorized
Aiming to use more sustainable building materials, the University of British Columbia (UBC) has approved the construction of “Tall Wood Residence”, an 18-storey wood frame structure that will house 404 upper year and graduate students. The $51.5 million project is...
