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What does the new Budget 2025 mean for construction?
What does the new Budget 2025 mean for construction?

A general contractor, subcontractor, specialty trade, and infrastructure contractor all have one thing in common; the federal government’s recently released Budget 2025 brings both opportunity and obligation to the construction industry. If you run a contracting business, now is really the time to recognize what the new Budget 2025 means for you. How does it effect your workload, staffing, insurance.. Read more

Budget 2025: Infrastructure Readiness for Ontario Sub-Contractors
Budget 2025: Infrastructure Readiness for Ontario Sub-Contractors

The newly announced Canada Strong federal budget (Budget 2025) holds meaningful implications for trade businesses across Ontario. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, excavation, concrete, formwork, and other sub-contracting trades are all expected to see increased opportunity as infrastructure investment accelerates in 2026. For those aiming to strengthen their infrastructure readiness for Ontario sub-contractors, now is the time to turn these budget implications.. Read more

Reclamation Bonds and Supply Bonds: What Sand, Gravel, and Aggregate Companies Need to Know
Reclamation Bonds and Supply Bonds: What Sand, Gravel, and Aggregate Companies Need to Know

Whether you operate a quarry, run a gravel pit, or supply ready-mix concrete, your business is closely tied to compliance, environmental responsibility, and dependable material delivery. There are two types of surety bonds, reclamation bonds and supply bonds. They are essential tools that protect your operations, support project financing, and build trust with your partners. Our latest expert blog article.. Read more

Tarion Bonds in Ontario: What Developers Need to Know
Tarion Bonds in Ontario: What Developers Need to Know

Today’s developers know that simply meeting the requirements of the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act isn’t optional. Any licensed homebuilder registered with Tarion must provide financial security that protects homeowners and ensures obligations are met. For many builders, this comes in the form of Tarion Bonds. Ferrari & Associates works with condominium builders across Ontario to secure bonding solutions.. Read more

Remarketing Your Bonding Facility: Why Canadian Contractors Should Plan Ahead for 2026
Remarketing Your Bonding Facility: Why Canadian Contractors Should Plan Ahead for 2026

Whether a contractor is bidding on projects, managing cash flow, or coordinating its trades, proper prior planning prevents poor performance. In fact, a contractor’s success depends a lot on preparation. The same principle applies to your bonding facility. Too often, contractors wait until they are in the middle of a large tender or facing tighter bonding limits before talking to.. Read more

Securing a Surety Bond for Sixplex Developments
Securing a Surety Bond for Sixplex Developments

In the first part of this expert blog series, the key zoning changes that now facilitate as-of-right sixplex developments in Toronto were examined, along with the increasing interest in CMHC’s MLI Select program as a financing avenue for these projects. For developer-builders venturing into mid-sized multi-unit construction, especially those unfamiliar with such development, one requirement often presents a challenge: the.. Read more

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