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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.
IO releases latest P3 Market Update
While several projects have changed schedule or status, there are no major changes from the last iteration of the document released in September.
Building picked up in November as housing starts jump 14.4%
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts rose 14.4 per cent to 246,033 in November, up from 215,134 in October.
Diefenbunker scheduled for $1.5M in renovations
The work will improve ventilation, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems while modernizing the 60-year-old washrooms and elevator to meet accessibility standards.
Province announces $21 million in pre-apprenticeship funding
Applications for the funding are now open, and the province aims to fund programs to support up to 2,000 people, including those traditionally under-represented in construction.
Mississauga applies for nearly $15M in infrastructure funding
The 11 projects include retrofit work on municipal buildings, and construction of active transportation infrastructure and disaster mitigation infrastructure.