The TradeSpace Blog

Stories from the trades.

Profiles of the people doing the work, takes on the industry, and field notes from the team building Canada’s first social marketplace for skilled trades.

TradeSpace News5 min read

Why we built TradeSpace

A homeowner shouldn’t have to roll the dice every time they need a trade. And a great contractor shouldn’t have to hide on page eight of search results.

Ben WheelerMar 12, 2026

Profiles8 min read

Meet the first 25: The Founding 100 begins

The first cohort of contractors are claiming their spots. Here’s who they are, what they build, and why they chose to be early.

TradeSpace TeamApr 2, 2026

Industry6 min read

Verification that actually means something

A blue checkmark is meaningless if no one knows what it cost to earn. Here’s exactly what our verification system checks — and why.

Ben WheelerApr 18, 2026

Tips4 min read

How to write a job post that actually gets bids

After watching hundreds of posts, a clear pattern emerged. The good ones share five things — and they all take about a minute extra.

TradeSpace TeamMay 5, 2026