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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.
Ending the CSP confusion
Why Link2Build is a compliant and valid platform for publishing certificates of substantial performance.
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”.
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.