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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.
Province releases spring P3 market update
Five new projects were added. Expect a fuller update in the fall, says Infrastructure Minister.
IICP still $2 billion short, says PBO
The IICP is $2 billion behind schedule compared to Budget 2019, and is creating less of an economic impact than projected.
Cochrane bypass road announced
The province has given the go-ahead to build a bypass road near Cochrane that will connect highways 652 and 11 and keep heavy truck traffic outside town.
McKenna: feds to approve projects quickly, but respecting priorities
Federal infrastructure minister Catherine McKenna says the government will be more flexible with funding infrastructure projects, but priorities such as climate resiliency won’t change.
Province releases guide on developing workplace safety plans
A downloadable toolkit walks employers through such considerations as addressing transmission risks, determining necessary controls, and introducing personal protective equipment in the workplace.