2012 a great year to start major construction projects in B.C.
January 24, 2012
The New Year is shaping up to be the right time to get new construction projects off the ground according to a pair of reports released today by the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of B.C. and Vancouver-based BTY Group. "The story of B.C. this year is balance - with a seven per cent increase in housing starts and similar jumps in commercial construction offsetting...
Sno-Pro Baldes push more than snow
Designed for snow removal and general purpose use, Sno-Pro blades are ideal for pushing snow, aggregate materials, livestock feed, and silage. Built tough for contractors,...
NEW GOJO ECO SOY FOAMING HAND CLEANER MAKES CLEAN UP FAST AND EASY
GOJO introduces GOJO® ECO SOY™ Foaming Hand Cleaner, a foam-style, soy-based formulation that gently and effectively removes moderate soils from hands. The...
WILTON B.A.S.H SLEDGE HAMMERS
The new Wilton® B.A.S.H. Sledge Hammers with Unbreakable™ Handle Technology are the world’s most durable hammers. No other sledge hammers on the market today...Products | Latest »
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Portable Fall Arrest System
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Install a drainage system without gravel
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EDGE Post Pounder
News | Headlines »
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New Plug & Play Solar power
January 23, 2012
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Diesel-powered non-road machines in Metro Vancouver have to register and pay
January 23, 2012
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Transform office building windows into “solar farms”
January 23, 2012
Events »
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February 12, 2012 to February 15, 2012
WCR&HCA Convention & AGM
Waimea, HI
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March 6, 2012 to March 8, 2012
NTEA Work Truck Show
Indianapolis, IN
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March 11, 2012 to March 16, 2012
CCA Annual Conference
Savannah, GA
Editor's Comments »
Correct your productivity shortfall to cut costs
April 4, 2009
Construction is a labour-intensive business, meaning wages make up a large percentage of a building contractor’s expenses. Therefore, one of the most important things a building contractor can do to control costs is to ensure that his employees are productive. This may seem like common sense, but a surprisingly large number of building contractors don’t make productivity a top priority, despite the potential gains to be realized from a more productive workforce, according to the...
