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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.
Toronto announces developers for third Housing Now site
The city has awarded the contract for the development of the Phase One Housing Now site at 777 Victoria Park Avenue to Alterra Group of Companies and Mahogany Management.
PCL, Pomerleau collaborate on robotics deployment
The companies put Spot, the robot dog, to work on PCL’s build at 160 Front Street in Toronto. The robot is equipped with a host of sensors and technologies to collect and present valuable job-site data in real time.
Ontario announces new skilled-trades initiatives for youth
A series of measures announced on November 24 see more funding injected into programs like OYAP, and new efforts to break down the barriers faced by young people who are considering jobs in the skilled trades.
Ontario commits extra $600M to school construction
The new Capital Priorities Program will create 19,700 new student spaces and 1,525 new licensed child-care spaces in schools.
London building earns LEED certification
The Azure building in downtown London has become the city’s first high-rise condominium tower to earn LEED certification.