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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.
Ontario should commit to clean energy economy by 2050: government-commissioned panel
An expert panel says that the province should develop related policies and communicate its vision clearly to the public about a transition to electrification.
Fatal fall leads to $110K fine for Kitchener roofer
Matpol Metal Roof Manufacturing Ltd. was fined $110,000 for its role in a 2022 incident in London that led to a worker’s death.
Housing minister warns against resistance to ending exclusionary zoning
Sean Fraser said a willingness to adopt zoning reforms has been key for the communities that signed deals with Ottawa.
Building construction investment rises in November
Statistics Canada reports that the value of overall investment for the month was $19.8 billion – up 1.7% from the month previous.
Feds provide $4M in funding for U of T mass timber building
The Academic Wood Tower is expected to be the tallest academic timber structure in Canada and one of the tallest mass timber and steel hybrid buildings in North America.