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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.
C.D. Howe group: accelerate infrastructure projects and adapt restructuring processes
Accelerating infrastructure projects is one of several recommendations by the Crisis Working Group of the C.D. Howe Institute for re-building Canada’s economy during the COVID pandemic.
Building construction investment drops 46 percent in April
Investment nationally dropped by more than $7 billion, while investment in Ontario dropped by $3.2 billion.
BILD report warns of significant negative effects to GTA housing
The COVID-19 pandemic will slow or cancel a number of housing projects in the Greater Toronto Area, and could cost governments hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenues.
Federal, provincial governments fund Eastern Ontario road and bridge projects
The governments will provide more than $32 million for 10 projects across Eastern Ontario communities.
CCA panelists talk innovation financing
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced innovation upon many contractors. The good news is, there are all kinds of funding programs available to those willing to look, said panelists on a CCA Un-Conference webinar.