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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.
Canada’s hotel pipeline slows in Q4
There were 262 projects with a total of 35,325 rooms under construction across the country at the end of December. The volume of projects is down 3 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, and the volume of rooms is up 2 percent.
RFP issued for Scarborough subway extension stations, rail and systems
Three shortlisted teams are being asked to submit detailed plans for how they will design and build stations and emergency exit buildings, fit the tunnel with track and signals, and install and commission the systems required for operations.
Province to help fund construction of Parry Sound concrete plant
The Sarjeant Co. Ltd. will receive $400,000 from the province to help fund construction of a new read-mix concrete plant in Parry Sound.
LANDinc awarded contract to design public realm at Ontario Place
The contract sees the Toronto company work in tandem with New York designers Martha Schwartz Partners to create a public space at the venue.
EllisDon and DIALOG file for patent for timber floor system
The proprietary system could one day facilitate the construction of mass timber towers of 100 storeys or more, and which are net carbon zero.