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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.
Laurentian researchers earn $250K grant for construction robotics project
The project proposes a portable, cable-driven parallel robot that could be used for large scale fabrication and assembly—particularly in northern communities where building costs are prohibitive.
Broccolini moves forward with three more warehouse projects
Speculation is that the sites in Southwold, Cambridge and London will become fulfilment centres for Amazon. If that is the case, they will be the ninth, tenth and eleventh projects completed for the e-commerce giant by the Montreal-based builder/developer.
High-school permit pushes Windsor construction values over $40M
The city issued a single permit worth $24.6 million that helped propel Windsor’s construction market to another strong performance in June.
Two LTC homes receive expansion funding
New facilities in North Bay and Temiskaming Shores will add new beds and upgrade existing capacity. Investments in these projects are part of the province’s larger plan to create 30,000 new or upgraded beds for seniors.
McEwen School of Architecture earns accredited status
Accreditation from the Canadian Architectural Certification Board signifies that the architecture program at the Sudbury-based school provides ‘educational standards… appropriate for an architect.’