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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.
Governments invest $15M in Eastern Ontario road, bridge projects
Five projects will share in a total of $18 million from all three levels of government, and will see expansions and upgrades to key infrastructure in rural communities.
CN to invest $310M in Ontario in 2020
The carrier’s capital plan for this year includes work on as much as 100 kilometres of rail line, the installation of about 195,000 rail ties, and reconstruction work at 86 road crossings.
As COVID-19 shutdowns ease, construction employment recovers: May LFS data
The latest blog post from BuildForce Canada reviews the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canada’s labour force, and construction’s labour force in particular.
Two firms chosen as Toronto subway technical advisors
A joint venture partnership between Gannett Fleming Canada and IBI Group will oversee planning, preparation and construction of the Scarborough and Yonge North Subway extension projects.
Industry adapting, but concerns remain: OCS survey
The third in a series of surveys conducted by the Ontario Construction Secretariat shows contractors are taking a variety steps to manage the impact of the pandemic on their sites and their operations, but worry about the effects of any potential second wave.