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Something's gone wrong on site. What do I do?

Pick the situation closest to yours. We'll get you to the right guide in two taps. No triage questions, no forms.

I've just disturbed asbestos

Stop. Get out. Don't clean up. Here's the first five minutes.

I've been served with a builders lien

What it means, the clock that's now running, and how to respond before it escalates.

My van's been broken into

Police, crime reference, insurance, asset registers (in that order).

I haven't been paid

Prompt-payment rights, the builders lien clock, and when to stop work.

I've been let go on the spot

First check whether the law treats you as an employee or a contractor - it changes everything.

A CRA letter has landed

Don't ignore it. Work out what they want and the deadline to respond.

Client's refusing a deficiency fix

The difference between deficiencies, scope, and fair wear - and what your warranty covers.

Someone's had an accident on site

Call 911 if serious, then report to WCB/WSIB and your provincial OHS regulator - the deadlines are tight.

I'm not sure if I'm really self-employed

Run the CRA control, tools and risk tests before someone else does it for you.

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I've just disturbed asbestos

Stop. Get out. Don't clean up. Here's the first five minutes.

I've been served with a builders lien

What it means, the clock that's now running, and how to respond before it escalates.

My van's been broken into

Police, crime reference, insurance, asset registers (in that order).

I haven't been paid

Prompt-payment rights, the builders lien clock, and when to stop work.

I've been let go on the spot

First check whether the law treats you as an employee or a contractor - it changes everything.

A CRA letter has landed

Don't ignore it. Work out what they want and the deadline to respond.

Client's refusing a deficiency fix

The difference between deficiencies, scope, and fair wear - and what your warranty covers.

Someone's had an accident on site

Call 911 if serious, then report to WCB/WSIB and your provincial OHS regulator - the deadlines are tight.

I'm not sure if I'm really self-employed

Run the CRA control, tools and risk tests before someone else does it for you.

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Starting Out

New to site? Start here for the basics every worker should know.

Getting Paid

Quotes, deposits, invoices, holdbacks, prompt payment, builders liens and what to do when a contractor will not pay.

Contracts & Disputes

Contracts, variations, final accounts and adjudication.

Health & Safety on Site

Provincial OHS, WHMIS, working at height, silica and reporting injuries to your WCB.

Tax & the CRA

Income tax, instalments, GST/HST and the CRA. What you owe and what you can claim.

Insurance & Bonds

Commercial general liability, builders risk, bonds, commercial auto, tool and equipment cover, theft, and what your policy will not pay out.

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Where are you in your career?

Pick what fits. We'll show you exactly what to do.

Just started on site

Apprentice and first-year content. The basics nobody bothers to explain.

First year self-employed

Sole trader toolkit. Tax, insurance, contracts.

Running a small firm

Hiring, payroll, growth - for small construction businesses.

Chasing money you're owed

Unpaid invoices, builders' liens, small claims and getting paid in Canada.

Got a difficult client

Your rights when domestic jobs go wrong.

Need a template letter

25 free templates for every situation.

The big five things that catch tradespeople out.

Deep dives into the subjects that matter most.

Getting Paid

Chasing money and not getting it? Start here.

Staying Safe

Risk, RAMS, PPE, accident reporting. The rules that actually apply to you.

Tax for Builders

Income tax, instalments, GST/HST and the CRA. What you owe, when, and the deductions you can claim.

Know Your Rights

What your boss, client or general contractor can and can't make you do.

Building Code Explained

Does this job need regs? Planning? A notice? Check before you start.

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