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Viewpoints: Ten Members of the Residential Construction Industry Share Their Insights & Opinions
Code changes, social media, the underground economy, land shortages and development charges, the continuing impact of "renovation television"... those are just a few of the challenges and changes facing Canada's residential construction industry. Find out what ten members of the industry have to say.




LEARNING THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE:
The Web Takes Its Place
Bringing new insights to the construction trades has always been a difficult task, even in the days when the federal government believed in research and technology transfer. Some new online efforts are breaking fresh ground in helping to solve continuing construction problems.




CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:
Crystal-Balling the Customer Experience
Creating a successful future is surely the goal of every business, but navigating toward success has many unique considerations today. Tim Bailey, Avid Ratings Canada, shares some tips on how to steer the course.




COMMON CENTS CONSTRUCTION:
Six Tips to Help Keep the Taxman at Bay
Tax rules are constantly changing, and staying abreast of them will not only help ensure you're in compliance with the law, but that you're able to benefit from a wide range of tax mitigating strategies.




TOOL TALK: Simply Clever Solutions
From pliers to painting accessories, to reciprocating saws and laser-driven measuring devices, this month's picks are simply clever solutions to make life on the job... simpler.