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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.
Employment grows by 246,000 in August
The national jobs market continued its march toward a pre-pandemic recovery in August. Construction hiring was nearly flat, but the industry is already within 92 percent of its February employment level.
Provincial exam centres re-open
Apprentices and skilled tradespeople can now book their final exams at their local apprenticeship offices.
LiUNA, operating engineers call for consistent infrastructure funding
The organizations say too many smaller and medium-sized infrastructure projects are being cut as municipalities struggle to balance their books due to the COVID pandemic. This, in turn, could force many heavy-civil and road building contractors to lay off staff.
Applications open for WSIB small business leader awards
The awards pay tribute to those Ontario companies with fewer than 50 employees who have demonstrated strong leadership in the health and safety sector in the past year.
CDBI to host 2020 conference virtually
The institute will host its annual event over three days, and is calling for speakers to submit presentation ideas by September 2.