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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.
Green buildings can boost productivity, well-being and health of workers
Recent research shows that green buildings can also improve the health and productivity of those who live or work inside them. In some cases, green buildings can have the same benefits as spending time in nature, which can benefit people living in cold climates.
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.
Dentons signs on as Sandbox partner
The law firm is the latest to join the IBI Group-led Smart City Sandbox Initiative that aims to cultivate the next generation of smart buildings and infrastructure in cities.
How businesses can best help employees disconnect from work
Right-to-disconnect legislation has limitations. It focuses on specific hours employees are free to disconnect and establishes a window during which they must be accessible.
Brookfield Renewable buys Urban Grid for US$650M, tripling U.S. development pipeline
The company says the addition of Urban Grid’s projects roughly triples its U.S. development pipeline to about 31,000 megawatts of capacity.