Builder Profile
Richmond, British Columbia’s Portrait Homes builds its award-winning projects on passion, prompt service and a commitment to doing things right the first time.

Legions of Loyalists
How to identify and bank on your happiest customers… the ones driving your referrals.

Accounting Software
It may be time to upgrade your system to one that’s building industry specific.

A Need for Caution in 2008
Canada’s new home builders and renovators will have to be very careful in making plans for 2008.

Fire Stops: New Guide Details Best Practices
There are numerous wall and floor assemblies to choose from to get a combination of fire resistance and sound transmission ratings that will both meet code requirements and the desired sound attenuation.

Wireless Communication
Cell phones tough enough for builders, plus tips on wireless security.

Web Analytics
Hits, visits, visitors… What all the numbers mean and how to make them work for you.

Market Report - British Columbia
Housing demand on the west coast just won’t let up.

Macho Man
Whether it’s an all-day job or a two-minute task, builders need to take job-site safety seriously.

Compact tools
TOOL TALK by Jon Eakes
Lithium Ion batteries have opened the door for more power in a smaller and lighter package.

AVID Diamond Award
How a top Ontario builder won it.

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