Blog: Field Notes

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Projects

The Development Landscape of Affordable Housing: Insights & Impacts

Built to Last. Welcome to Renokrew’s Monthly Insight! Every month, we bring you the latest stories from the field – our project wins, safety leadership, team highlights, and the industry shifts we’re watching closely. Whether you’re a partner, client, or curious reader, you’re in the right place. Affordable Housing Trends

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Projects

How We Built Ontario’s Most Culturally-Responsive Women’s Shelter

Welcome to the Construction Story behind the Anduhyaun Shelter… Groundbreaking Ceremony In Toronto’s west end, on a narrow city lot nestled between residential streets, stands a building unlike any other. It’s wrapped in soft waves of sage green and cedar, its curves and colours evoking movement, water, and life. But

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Awards & Recognition

Renokrew is Now a Great Place to Work® Certified™ Company

About Renokrew Renokrew, established in 1995, is a family-owned (COR™, ISO, and now Great Place to Work® certified) general contractor based in Toronto, with satellite offices in Ottawa and London. Specializing in municipal, public, private, Indigenous, and institutional projects, Renokrew prioritizes building lasting relationships and delivering quality construction projects across

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Projects

Indigenous Land Rights in Construction

Why Respect for Land Matters in Construction? For Indigenous communities, land is culture, identity, and legacy. At Renokrew, we believe progress must respect this truth. By the end of 2025, we aim to: Partner with Indigenous communities on 50% of our projects. Reduce our carbon footprint by 40% using Indigenous

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Community & Partnerships

Earth Day Tree Planting: From Boots to Roots

Clean for the City As part of Renokrew’s “Sustainability in Action” initiative this April, our team proudly participated in the Wincott Park Earth Day Tree Planting Event on Tuesday, April 22, 2025: through action: planting native trees and shrubs to help grow Toronto’s urban forest. Organized by the City of

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Awards & Recognition

A New Safety Milestone: Building a Safer Job Site

This year, we celebrate a major milestone in workplace safety, revisit a project that made an impact in the community, and open our doors to those who share our vision for a safer, more inclusive industry.This certification validates our commitment to protecting our greatest asset: our people. How Did We Achieve

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Safety & Certifications

Safety Starts Here, Building a Safety Culture

Key Takeaways Renokrew wrapped up its April to May Safety Month campaign with new initiatives and practical tools focused on real site impact Field teams participated in short video stories, toolbox talks, and honest discussions about equipment, mental health, and everyday habits The company reinforced its safety commitment with COR

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