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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.
StatsCan: February building permits fall
A drop of more than 7 percent in national building permit totals in February may be the first of many months of contracted construction activity.
Hospital construction can run 24/7, says Premier
The Ontario Government is lifting noise bylaws to allow for construction on essential projects such as hospitals to continue all day long.
MCAC, NTCCC join the call for cost relief
Support for a cost-relief program for construction companies suffering the financial impacts of site closures and delays is gathering steam among trade contractors.
Feds commit $19.5 million to mercury care home
The funding comes after years of promise to build a facility for the treatment of residents in the Grassy Narrows First Nations who are suffering from mercury poisoning.
Construction site shut downs and your builders risk policy
Tips and suggestions for ensuring uninterrupted insurance coverage during COVID-19 related jobsite shut downs.