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The Link2Build group publishes news and information about the Ontario construction industry daily. Check here for the latest in trends, developments and insight from a wide variety of contributors, and visit regularly for updated information.
National construction employment softens in August, led by sharp contractions in Ontario
With a year-over-year contraction of 6.9%, Ontario recorded by far the largest drop in employment among the provinces – primarily driven by declining construction of low-rise housing units.
Alectra Utilities announces $11.5M in upgrades to Barrie grid
The utility says the improvements are aimed at enhancing reliability and meeting the city’s growing energy needs.
Building construction investment drops in July
Both the residential (-2.2% to $14.6 billion) and non-residential (-0.4% to $6.3 billion) sectors posted declines for the month.
Earn while you learn: How apprenticeships give students a leg up in the trades
Employers and governments are eager to help students through the process with a variety of grants, resources and learning supports.
One man dead in Ontario Place industrial accident: police
Toronto police say officers responded shortly after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to reports that a person was injured by construction equipment at the waterfront.