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Progima Acquires CADmech Design
Progima recently announced the acquisition of CADmech Design, a Toronto-based engineering firm specializing in product development and manufacturing support across Canada. This acquisition will enable Progima to support its customers in…
What’s Old is New Again in the Kitchen
Kitchen design styles from a bygone era are also returning with a new, contemporary spin in the home. People look to incorporate simple comforts from the past into their humble abode to evoke an uplifting and welcoming ambiance.
International Trade Rebounds
International trade in goods rebounded significantly in 2021, following the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020. The value of Canada's merchandise exports and imports rose to record highs in 2021, while the number of…
Integrating Tech Into Kitchen Design
Rapid advances in home technology are changing the way designers think about kitchen design and the expectations of their client base. This is especially the case concerning Millennials — the ones driving the integration of technology and…
6 Popular Backsplash Trends
Sometimes overlooked in renovations, the backsplash is a key detail in kitchen décor. When properly matched with cabinets, countertops, and accessories, it sets the tone and mood of the central room of the home. The backsplash is practical…
Return On Design Investment: Quality Of Life
Ask your client if they’re excited to go to the office, if their workspace inspires them, if the environment supports the staff in their effectiveness in their jobs. We don’t always relate our built environment to our state of well-being,…
Mental Health in Small Business Report
The pandemic has significantly impacted small business owners after two years of rolling lockdowns and business restrictions. According to a new report, Near the Breaking Point: Mental Health in Small Business, half report difficulty coping…
10 Marketing Objectives To Start Your Strategic Planning
When companies look for help with marketing, they often want a way to optimize their effectiveness at different levels. They face specific issues such as lack of time, expertise, and staffing to develop their sales and marketing. They want…
Coaching Customers To The Perfect Countertop
Over the years, countertops have evolved from simple surfaces to functional design elements with contemporary fittings, storage, sinks, and even designated seating areas. When working with a customer to design their perfect kitchen, there…
School Furniture Market – Forecast and Analysis
The school furniture market share in North America is expected to increase by USD 288.14 million from 2021 to 2026, and the market’s growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 2.88%, according to a report from Technavio.
Government Invests To Boost Skilled Trades
The government is working to improve labour availability by supporting tradespeople to take up jobs across Canada. In Budget 2022, the government committed to introducing the new Labour Mobility Deduction, which would provide tax…
The Importance of Lighting Design
Lighting is an intangible yet integral part of every design — and most people don’t understand it. Integrating the right light in the right ways can take a good design and make it great or make a great design spectacular. Conversely, a poor…
Hospital Furniture Market – Forecast and Analysis
The hospital furniture market share is expected to increase by USD 5.74 billion from 2021 to 2026, and the market’s growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 6.78%, according to a report from Technavio.
Cefla Partners With MIPU For Cutting-Edge Predictive Factory
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the areas in which we operate and the processes in which we are involved. The strength of the partnership between Cefla and MIPU lies precisely in a common background of shared intents,…
Rethinking Kitchen Storage in the Post-Covid Home
No matter how large a home is, you can never have enough storage, especially in the kitchen, which now doubles as an office for 20% of homeowners, according to a recent trends study by the leading platform for home renovation and design,…
High-End Furniture Market – Forecast and Analysis
The high-end furniture market share in North America is expected to increase by USD 2.69 billion from 2021 to 2026, and the market’s growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 4.38% according to a report from Technavio.
Kitchen Cabinet Market Trends Report
The kitchen cabinets market is estimated to be valued at over USD 160 billion in 2025, and it is projected to register a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6% in the forecast period. This data comes from the Kitchen Cabinets Market -…
Federal Budget: Supporting Skilled Trades
Through Budget 2022, the Government of Canada makes targeted and responsible investments to create good jobs, grow our economy, and build a Canada where nobody gets left behind. Budget 2022 invests in helping apprentices from…