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...
Jess Van Es, office manager at Just Working Construction, returned a call from the WSIB the Tuesday after Thanksgiving 2022. She was astonished to learn that JWC had won the Elizabeth Witmer Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Award. In fact, the company had...
How the dream of building a multi-generational home was born in a quiet New Hamburg neighbourhood Jeff and Natalie Van Gyssel, the owners of Just Working, wanted to renovate their 1953 New Hamburg bungalow to make it energy efficient. They were also ready for a design...
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...
