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News and information from and for Ontario’s construction industry
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.
Overall employment holds steady in October, while construction dips again
Following on the heels of the 1.6% drop in employment in September, construction shed a further 8,700 workers (-0.6%) in October.
LRT inquiry to examine safety, tech, value and accountability: Mulroney
Ontario's transportation minister says a public inquiry examining Ottawa's light rail transit system will look into issues regarding safety, technical elements, value for money and accountability.
Simcoe County breaks ground on $60M development in Orillia
The project brings the county 130 units closer to its goal of creating nearly 2,700 affordable-housing units by 2024.
Gordie Howe bridge team wins IHSA safety award
The Gordie Howe International Bridge project has been named the 2021 recipient of the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association’s John M. Beck Award.
Prompt payment: What have you done for me lately?
A special Link2Build webinar looked at the various facets of Ontario’s prompt payment regime, and explained how contractors can use tools in the Construction Act to improve their cash flow.