New National Model Codes released: Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes
Posted: Apr 7th, 2022In: ConstructionNewsThe Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) released the 2020 National Model Codes, which includes the National Building Code of Canada 2020, the National Fire Code of Canada 2020, the National Plumbing Code[...]
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Ontario government investing $1M for free training to support construction sector
Posted: Sep 10th, 2021In: ConstructionNewsThe Ontario government is investing over $1 million in two projects that will provide free training in construction to 645 people in Northern Ontario. According to a release, the investment plan will prioritize those from[...]
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The CCSA addresses opioids in the trades and construction industry
Posted: Sep 7th, 2021In: ConstructionNewsThe Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction partnered with Health Canada to produce a collection of resources to help reduce the harms of substance use for Canadians working in construction and the trades. The[...]
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Hurricane straps keep roofs on houses and can improve safety during tornadoes
Posted: Sep 3rd, 2021In: ConstructionNewsSome of the worst damage from the EF-2 tornado that struck the Ontario city of Barrie on July 15. (Northern Tornadoes Project), Author provided Gregory Kopp, Western University Many people think of a well-built house[...]
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