While construction activity is increasing, the industry is finding gains in employment among its youngest working cohorts.

The $207-million investment is expected to create more than 150 jobs, and fill a gap in the province’s energy supply chain.

The partners say the plan will be anchored by a newly developed port in Sault Ste. Marie.

The government’s investment will support the development of a 112,000-square-foot multi-purpose facility.

Element5’s $107-million project will double production capacity and boost domestic supply of sustainable building materials for affordable housing.