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Self-employed tax return date is June 15

May 10, 2017

Here are some tips on minimizing your tax owed, as a renovation contractor or home builder by Steve Payne Birds partnering up and building their nests, crocuses poking their lovely petals through the snow… Time to take off the snow tires! Time to do your taxes! Just to make Canadian spring that much more enjoyable, here is another article from our friends at Canada Revenu...

May e-News Arcola

May 9, 2017

Introducing…. Mauraine Hale Mauraine has been employed at Arcola Building Supplies since 2013 as a Front Sales Associate. When asked which department she loves the most, her answer is always the “Paint department”. She plans to retire in the near future to spend more time with her grandchildren (8), travel and riding her motorcycle. Do you comply with CSA Standard A440.4-07? At the end of 2016, the revise...

April e-News Arcola

April 7, 2017

Framing it right L.P. engineered wood products are flipping the industry on its head. Build stronger walls, sub-floors and structural support in your next construction project. LP SolidStart LSL installs like traditional lumber, but surpasses it in strength and consistency. It's strong, straight and ideal for a variety of applications. Long lengths and uniform dimensions reduce jobsite waste and low ...

Design-Build Evolution: Paul Lafrance on the importance of charging for designs

March 6, 2017

February 27, 2017 by John Bleasby Paul and Janna Lafrance make no bones about charging for designs right up front. In fact, the Paul Lafrance Design website goes so far as to outline  four different levels of work for both interior and exterior projects, and estimated design and construction budgets for ea...

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