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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.
Royal Botanical Garden, Hamilton projects share in $10M in renovation funding
More than $2 million in funding will enable the garden to rebuild a boathouse, a viewing platform and boardwalk, and repair nature trails and garden path. Meanwhile, four projects in Hamilton will share in nearly $8.5 million worth of funding.
CAF-FCA LMI report forecasts shortages, highlights pandemic’s impact
An estimated 164,000 new journeypersons will be required across Canada’s 56 Red Seal trades in the next five years to sustain demand, and replace retirees. Of those, 115,000 will be needed in the country’s 15 largest trades, many of which are in the construction sector.
OPG, partners sign nuclear decommissioning agreement
The agreement signed by Ontario Power Generation, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and SNC-Lavalin will help to develop a skilled nuclear decommissioning workforce for deployment on projects across Canada and around the world.
Stantec, PUBLIC WORK to co-design Toronto waterfront transit infrastructure
The firms have been chosen to design the Queens Quay East Extension and Cherry Street portal as part of the Waterfront East Light Rail Transit which will reconnect Toronto’s downtown and its waterfront.
Buttcon starts work on hospital expansion
Construction manager Buttcon is leading the construction of the Bloorview Research Institute. The third phase of the work, which is now underway, calls for an 11,000-square foot addition.



