Value of Building Permits Slipped in May
Following two months of double-digit gains in March and April, the total value of building permits issued in May fell 14.5% to $6.7 billion. Declines were recorded in five provinces, led by Ontario, which had posted a notable increase the previous month. The residential, industrial, institutional and commercial sectors were all affected.
Case Study: Temporary Power for Large Scale Residential Construction
Ever wonder how large construction projects with sales offices and show suites get power when there is only a generator or temporary power established on the construction site?TheBC Safety Authority (BCSA) pays close attention to these types of installations, since fire alarms, sprinklers, and other building code safety systems are not up and running during the construction phase of the project…\
Comparing Contractor Mark-ups Can Be Pointless and Very Risky
Some contractors determine their pricing structure by copying what other businesses do rather than figure out what mark-up their business actually needs to use.