The funding will come as fully repayable low-interest loans through the Rental Construction Financing Initiative and will be used to support six projects.

Combined, the 13 member groups within the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations have certified more than 10,000 construction companies to the COR standard.

The report from city staff says overnight road work has its benefits, including fewer disruptions to traffic and businesses, but that it costs more to perform and is less productive than daytime activities.

By completing the project early, Hydro One says it expects to reduce the cost of the project by approximately $15 million.

Some $44 million in federal funding will go to build 106 new rent-geared-to-income and supportive homes at 165 Elm Ridge Drive.