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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.
Canadian construction labour demand to intensify
Employment in Canada’s construction and maintenance industry is anticipated to grow by 50,200 workers by 2029. When coupled with the anticipated retirement of more than 257,000 construction workers over the same period, the industry will need to recruit more than 307,000 workers over the decade to keep pace with demand, according to the labour market forecast released by BuildForce Canada.
Kitchener Innovation District welcomes first Canadian Google for Startups
Kitchener will be the home to one of three new Google offices, announced for Toronto, Montreal, and Waterloo Region.
New regulations will impact construction sector
Ontario government’s new regulations concerning excess soil and brownfields will have significant impacts, especially concerning the environmental side of land development,writes environmental law and construction law expert Roxie Graystone.
Employment up nationally and in Ontario
The number of people employed in Canada increased by 35,000 in January 2020, as the unemployment rate feel 0.1 percentage points, to 5.5%.
New student residence boosts Windsor construction
A month to month comparison of building permits issues in January in Windsor shows fewer industrial and commercial projects in the works, but is highlighted by a $23 million student residence project.