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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.
Amazon opens Hamilton robotics fulfilment centre, announces plans for four more facilities
Between 2021 and 2023, Amazon will have built 19 new facilities across the province, and created 7,500 jobs.
Eastern Ontario transport plan calls for Hwy 417 widening in Ottawa
The plan contains more than 50 near- and long-term actions that the province says will help address gridlock and support economic growth.
Toronto keeps crane capital crown
No city in North America has more tower cranes in use than Toronto. The provincial capital has held firm to the number-one spot on Rider Levett Bucknall’s quarterly survey since 2015, and shows no signs of slowing down.
Amico-led consortium wins Grandview Kids redevelopment contract
The project sees the Grandview Kids headquarters merged with a handful of satellite sites on a new campus in Ajax. The value of the contract is $85.3 million.
Alamos Gold breaks ground on Island Gold Mine expansion
The project, which is expected to last through 2025, will double jobs at the mine site to 1,200, while employing a wide range of tradespeople.