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Federal government funds two EllisDon-led mass-timber research initiatives
Of the funding, $550,000 has been allocated to the Hybrid Timber Floor System Project led by EllisDon and DIALOG. A further $110,000 is being directed to a project to study the use of mass timber in modular applications.
Feds announce $12M in funding for tourism, community projects in Peterborough area
The funding will support 33 projects of various scopes, including one to outfit a 20,000-square foot Exhibition Hall at the Canadian Canoe Museum.
Englobe opens new Ottawa lab
The additional operations aim to help the company solidify its key role in supporting Eastern Ontario's rapidly expanding construction industry.
Ontario planning to bring in 'strong mayor' system for certain cities
Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday that his Progressive Conservative government is aiming to have such a system in place before municipal elections planned for October.
Feds open applications for NIF small projects stream
The $200-million Natural Infrastructure Fund supports building community awareness of the value of natural infrastructure.