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For many Canadians, energy efficiency is not top-of-mind when they imagine their ‘dream home.’ But Daragh Hayes was part of a growing number of Canadians who do dream about building an energy-efficient home. With the help of Just Working Construction, Daragh’s dream...

Just Working Construction's (JWC) project, the Hayes Passive House Design, exemplifies the growing demand for energy efficiency and the reduction of operational costs, highlighting the importance of integrating advanced building materials and techniques into...

The story of Daragh and Yuki Hayes takes place in London, Ontario and starts with a desire to recover and rebuild sustainably after a devastating house fire. This unfortunate event catalyzed their exploration into passive housing, guided by the expertise of Just...

In Kitchener and Guelph's evolving housing market, fourplexes emerge as a beacon of hope. The mayors of these cities propose allowing the construction of fourplexes on residential lots, an innovative step to address affordability concerns and supply issues, especially...

Milton was a licensed architect in Colombia with 20 years’ experience. However, he understood that employment opportunities in Colombia were limited for him and his young family. For years, he explored many possible avenues to use his qualifications and experience in...

Every year, countless newcomers arrive in Canada, seeking a fresh start and a place to call home. However, their challenges, especially in terms of housing, are immense. This is where the vision of Just Homes, an initiative by Just Working Construction, comes into...

You'll notice something different when you step onto a Just Working Construction site. It's not just the hum of activity or the precision of our work but the underlying ethos that guides us - a commitment to embodying Jesus in the workplace.A Second Chance Jeff Van...

Over the past year, Just Working Construction completed a major project at 44-54 Queen Street South. They designed and constructed twenty-one apartment units in downtown Kitchener. The project is part of The Working Centre’s intensive efforts over three decades to...

Ryan Hoefler is passionate about creating beautiful living spaces. After three years, he has almost finished building a backyard home and has added a duplex to his house. For years he dreamed about building a backyard home to care for his family’s changing needs. When...

There are women who have the aptitude, the desire, and the need to work in the construction trades. They know that the construction industry pays well for both skilled and non-skilled labour. And the pay gap for women in construction is narrowing. Yet women make up...

What does energy-efficient construction and design have to do with social development? Jeff knew he was in the right place when he attended the Passive Housing Initiative US (PHIUS) conference this fall.  The conference was about more than just energy-efficient...

The past decade has seen a dramatic increase in the number of immigrants seeking work in Canada. Canada is a highly desirable destination for those seeking refuge, due to our need for highly skilled workers. Canada is also recognized as a country with a strong economy...

In recent years we have heard a lot about the tiny house movement. It sounds enticing to live in a small trendy dwelling with a small amount of debt or debt-free. But is it practical, and will your municipality or city allow it? Many cities are opening their eyes to...

There’s usually nothing impressive about watching someone laying down bricks, but when you see the finished product, if done well it can make quite a statement. Before you get to the roof though, you need to first build a strong foundation and then the supporting...

Let’s face it Canada is a young country and currently with the COVID-19 crisis the future of the economy seems uncertain. Our population now compared to our geographical size and even other large countries is not that large really. We have lots of land to build on and...