July 2025

Labour shortages impacting construction growth potential

Labour shortages impacting construction growth potential

Linesight’s Construction Market Insights. (Image courtesy of Linesight) Demand for construction workers has surged, leading to rising labour costs and increased project delays says global construction consultant Linesight in its most recent Construction Market Insights report for the Americas, which includes input from construction firms in Canada and the United States. According to the company’s

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These Are the Best Plants for Boosting Curb Appeal, According to Real Estate Pros

These Are the Best Plants for Boosting Curb Appeal, According to Real Estate Pros

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › First impressions are important when selling your home. “Recent studies in the Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics show that good curb appeal can increase the value of a home by up to 7 percent,”

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5 Easy Places You Can Add More Insulation This Summer—Without Tearing Out a Wall

5 Easy Places You Can Add More Insulation This Summer—Without Tearing Out a Wall

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › With summers getting increasingly hotter and longer each year, your HVAC system has never worked harder to keep your home cool. In a study of 234 cities across the country, Climate Central, an organization that tracks

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Darrin De Stephanis joins NFP

Darrin De Stephanis joins NFP

Darrin De Stephanis. (Photo courtesy of NFP, an Aon company) Darrin De Stephanis has been appointed senior vice-president, Capital Solutions and Commercial Surety Growth Leader at NFP, an Aon company. The property and casualty (P&C) broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisory firm says De Stephanis will be based in Vancouver and will

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