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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.
James McVeety named 2020 ORBA President
James McVeety succeeds Steve Smith as President of the Ontario Road Builders' Association.
Businesses need better access to immigration system to help address skills and labour
Canadian Federation of Independent Business calls for an upgrade in Canada’s immigration system to fill the need for more qualified apprentices and other trained workers.
RESCON calls for change to “antiquated process” to streamline building and planning development
The Residential Construction Council of Canada has called on the provincial government to implement changes that would all a more streamlined building and planning development approvals process.
New sensor provides better leak protection in buildings
A new, battery-free sensor developed by University of Waterloo researchers can detect water leaks in buildings at a fraction of the cost of existing systems.
General Contractors press fight against litigation exclusionary clauses
OGCA President Clive Thurston calls members to action against “one of the greatest challenges we have faced in many years”.