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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.
Engineering joint venture selected for Laboratories Canada Ontario projects
Three major engineering companies— Architecture49, HOK and WSP—will work together to modernize and design new science facilities for the federal government in cities across Ontario over the next five years.
Construction workers among phase 2 populations for COVID vaccine
Construction workers could start to receive their COVID-19 vaccines in June after a classification of essential workers who cannot work from home was expanded to include construction.
Tricon and CPPIB create joint venture to build rental housing in Toronto
Under the agreement, CPP Investments will contribute up to $350 million, while Tricon will provide up to $150 million.
Federal, provincial governments make affordable housing investments
The federal and provincial governments have announced a combined $2 million in funding for affordable housing projects in Sarnia and Thunder Bay.
Ontario poised to resume growth in ’21: BuildForce Canada
Construction employment took a brief step back in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but demands associated with growth combined with significant numbers of retirements could combine to leave the industry with a shortfall of more than 30,000 workers by 2030.