5 Common Rooftop Safety Hazards
While working on rooftops safety is a priority! With advancements in infrastructure and the need for businesses to evolve their physical space, flat roofs across the country are becoming crowded. These rooftop units (RTUs) and the crowding that occurs are a…
How do rising interest rates affect the construction industry?
The issue of rising interest rates has home builders concerned about inflation, higher building costs, and challenges to the economy, which are expected to last for the next few years. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the broadest measure of inflation, shows…
Canadian contractors nominated in the 2022 Groundbreaker Awards
Procore is excited to announce the 27 finalists for the 2022 Groundbreaker Awards. The Groundbreaker Awards celebrate the individuals, projects, and companies that impact and drive progress in the construction industry. Procore is honoring excellence in construction across nine categories, with the…
No. 7 Dale, a Landmark Residence Never to be Duplicated
Rosedale is one of the City of Toronto’s oldest and wealthiest neighbourhoods. It is a place where old money lives, where the elites meet, and where architectural gems dating back to the 19th Century abut the tree-lined streets. TWO-THIRDS ALREADY SOLD…
Solar cells on your roof can save a lot of water
Electricity-generating rooftop solar cells not only save on planet-warming carbon emissions, they also save a significant amount of water, researchers report. A given household may save an average 16,200 gallons of water per year by installing rooftop solar, the researchers found. In some…
How Contractors Can Prepare For a Changing Economy
Since the pandemic began, the construction industry has been inundated with so much doom and gloom surrounding the state of the economy. Recession! Pricing volatility! Supply disruptions! Labor shortages! Even if there is a reason for tightening spending, fear causes panic…