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GoFor sees huge growth in 2020, more ahead in ‘21
The Ottawa-based delivery service saw revenue growth of more than 650 percent created by the pandemic. It forecasts even more growth—and further expansion—in 2021.
Capital spending intentions poised to grow in ‘21
After a drop of more than 9 percent created by the COVID-19 pandemic, spending on non-residential capital and repair expenditures is expected to grow by 7 percent to $266.2 billion in 2021.
Windsor permit totals approach normal in February
But values are still lower than in 2020 due to a significant drop in government and institutional construction, year over year.
Bird Construction to build Markdale Hospital
The Ontario government announced the contract award—and a further contribution of $53 million to the project—on February 26. Work on site begins this week and is expected to carry through 2023.
Worker death leads to $200K fine for Chelmsford contractor
The incident occurred in September 2018 when a worker was struck by a telephone pole that was being loaded onto a truck.