The firms say they share similar values, and a vision to expand their services across Canada.

Although data from the agency that administers the province’s construction-related adjudications shows increasing numbers of adjudications, COCA says the system is still under-used.

An initiative by buildingSMART Canada aims to streamline the development approvals process and reduce the time it takes to get housing projects underway.

The funding is provided through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, and will be used to  make various improvements at the park.

In its latest labour force survey, Statistics Canada said Thursday the unemployment rate came in at five per cent for the fourth consecutive month.