The British Columbia government has released its list of essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The province defines essential services as daily services essential to “preserving…
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Saskatchewan is amongst the latest provinces to release a comprehensive list of essential services that are allowed to continue operating while the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing.…
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) has written a letter to premiers and health ministers urging them to keep the plumbing and heating industry…
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (or RESCON) has released a “best practices” guide and urges all employers to follow it during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Safety…
The Ontario and Quebec governments released a list of essential workplaces that will remain open during the pandemic. The lists were made available to the public…
Investment in building construction increased slightly in January by 0.5 per cent up to $15.6 billion. On a constant dollar basis, investment was up 0.9 per…
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) of Ontario have launched its first “Trunk Slammers” enforcement program. It was launched on March 1 in conjunction with…
As the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis continues and work slows to a trickle for many contractors, industry associations are reminding governments of how critical the services provided…
Accidents while using mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) – like scissor or boom lifts – are more likely when working in public areas or alongside roads…
Lennox Industries is recalling three models of outdoor units for Lennox heat pumps. They pose a fire hazard as they can overheat. The indoor unit…