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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.
GVCA members hear about procurement at PACE event
At the Grand Valley Construction Association’s PACE event on October 17, guests learned about various aspects of modern construction procurement, including changes to the Construction Act, pitfalls in the bidding process, and the updated CCDC23 guide to calling bids and awarding contracts.
Red Tape Reduction Ministry launches feedback website
The provincial government has launched a new website that businesses can use to submit their ideas on modernizing regulations and reducing red tape.
OCS provides construction economy update
The Ontario Construction Secretariat provided an update on the province’s construction economy during its annual general meeting in September. The top-line message: optimism remains high, despite slow GDP growth.
Province opens green infrastructure funding stream
On October 28, the Ontario government will begin accepting applications from small-community governments to fund the construction of green infrastructure projects.
The province made the announcement on October 25, adding that it intends to fund those projects that help small communities—those with populations under 100,000 people—rehabilitate critical water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.
National Apprenticeship Competition comes to Ottawa
Canada’s top apprentices in five trades descended on Ottawa for the 27th annual National Apprenticeship Competition (NAC), September 12 to 14.