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12th ANNUAL NEW PRODUCTS SHOWCASE:
Innovative, durable, affordable, exceptional
… just a few words to describe this year’s
selection of new products.




BUILDING SCIENCE: Zero-Peak Electricity Houses
NRC Construction shares the results of a study on how to eliminate or reduce summer peak power use and associated costs using the twin houses at the Canadian Center for Housing Technology in Ottawa.




EXPERT OPINION: The New Federal Skilled Trades Program
Immigration lawyer Ronalee Carey, BA, JD, explains the ins and outs of this new program.




COMMON CENTS CONSTRUCTION: Succession Planning
Succession planning is an important part of long-term planning for any business, but it can be particularly important for family-owned businesses.




TOOL TALK: New & Improved
Jon Eakes takes a look at a few of the latest improvements in tool technology.




ACKNOWLEDGING JOHN KENWARD
Kudos to a great leader on his 30-year career as the COO of CHBA.