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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.
RESCON study finds that net-zero isn’t always the best choice
The study compared the costs to build, and the energy performances of two, near-identical homes. One was built to net-zero standards, the other to low-carbon hybrid standard.
CNL announces carbon-neutral goal for Chalk River site by 2040
CNL is exploring the potential to connect to a SMR proposed for construction at the Chalk River site so it can use the clean energy from the reactor to further offset its carbon footprint.
National Bank issues green loan for Toronto condo project
Located at 36 Olive Avenue, south-east of Yonge and Finch, Olive Residences will feature 29 floors and 350 condo units. The building is pursuing LEED Gold certification.
U of T receives $10 million for infrastructure updates at the Toronto High Containment Facility
The facility is home to the largest containment level 3 lab in the province, and allows researchers to study high-risk pathogens.
Increasing productivity to address Canada’s housing crisis: Where are the gains?
Labour productivity is currently limited by the retirement of baby boomers and widespread shortages of specialized labour.