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November e-News
November 13, 2020
3 green trends for 2020 The green trend is as popular as ever, especially with Millennials who desire an environmentally-friendly home, according to a report from the National Association of Home Builders. Your clients may ask for certification to show that the home you build meets above code standards for water efficiency, indoor environmental quality and environmentally friendly lot design, just to name a few. We've rounded up the top 3 green trends ...
October e-News
November 4, 2020
Keep your job site safe with these guidelines The second wave of COVID-19 is here and it's important not to let your guard down when it comes to keeping your workspace safe. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOH) has published safety guidelines specifically for construction sites. Here are some great tips to keep in mind and implement for your work crew. Protecting yourself and others Here are some gen...
September e-News
September 17, 2020
Improving ventilation to reduce the spread of airborne diseases Homeowners are thinking about how safe the air they breathe indoors is now more than ever before. According to Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the coronavirus appears to spread indoors through close personal contact and via poor circulation of building ventilation systems, so it makes sense that homeowners will increasingly demand more robust HVAC systems. The CDC says the layout and de...
August e-News
August 14, 2020
COVID-19 is changing reno trends COVID-19 has affected every area of our lives, including how we use spaces in our homes, and that's changing what homeowners are looking for in renos. Add to this the fact that “COVID-confined” consumers can't or won't travel for safety reasons for the foreseeable future. They are instead looking to invest that money in their homes to make it more enjoyable. A recent survey by Houzz offers good news for the home reno indust...
July e-News
July 15, 2020
Finishing touches make the room Like icing on a cake, interior finishings make a room complete. Don't overlook the impact a great door or wall treatment and trim can make to update a space. Give your clients the added wow factor with these interior finishing trends. 1. Pre-Finished packages – Some vendors now offer packages with pre-painted mouldings that are specially formulated for durability and provide a consistent colour for professiona...