The Hammer Episode #70 – Make It Here, Build It There.

After decades in the commercial facade business building whole sections of skyscrapers in factories before shipping them to jobsites, Antonio Manchisi of Sapphire Balconies knows a thing or two about prefabricating construction components.

May 14, 2026

Re-evaluating spray foam under the 2025 CMHC Materials Guide

The 2025 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Materials Guide, published as part of the Housing Design Catalogue (HDC), is becoming a key reference for affordable housing projects across the country.

May 14, 2026

CSNS flagging dangers of silica exposure

By Construction Safety Nova Scotia Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) has launched a new province‑wide awareness campaign to help workers and employers better understand the dangers of crystall

April 27, 2026

Protecting Hearing on the Job Site

By Katie Koebel The longer you spend on jobsites, the more the environment feels second nature. Drills, pipe cutters and metal-on-metal contact are part of the scene, no matter the project. Yet PPE t

April 22, 2026

Five Small Projects that drive home value

Across Canada, renovation demand remains strong, but homeowner priorities are shifting. Instead of focusing strictly on cosmetic upgrades for resale value, many are investing in projects that improve

March 24, 2026