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More construction projects permitted to reopen on Monday
The province has announced a wider list of construction projects that will be permitted to reopen after the weekend, including work on schools, municipal projects and site preparation, excavation and servicing.
Construction costs for all buildings rise in Q1
Statistics Canada’s latest report on construction costs shows rises in all residential and non-residential types—with further cost increases expected in the second quarter of the year.
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre building pandemic response unit
Construction of the 70-bed unit is expected to be complete by the end of May, and is being overseen by Infrastructure Ontario.
Quebec to reopen construction on May 11; Ontario remains uncertain
The Ford government has advanced a framework for reopening the province, and has promised to release sector-specific guidelines in the near future.
NTCCC calls on federal government to provide relief
Costs and delays relating to the COVID-19 pandemic are harming trade contractors. The National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada is asking government for support.