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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.
Federal government pledges $2.2B for municipalities
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the funding is just a start as big city mayors say more must be done to cover significant financial losses.
Cement leaders call on federal government to prioritize construction
A seven-point declaration from the sector’s leaders calls on the federal government to invest in construction, accelerate funding, and prioritize zero-carbon construction.
Province reveals new COVID-19 testing strategy
Construction has been identified as one of the essential workplaces that will be consulted with for developing sector-specific testing strategies.
Productivity, safety are contractors’ main concerns as they return to work: OCS survey
The second in a series of surveys conducted by the Ontario Construction Secretariat reveals contractors’ concerns about returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their worries about costs, schedules and worker safety.
LiUNA to pilot test digital contact-trace technology
A new solution developed in Waterloo may help members of the Labourers International Union of North America track and control the spread of the novel coronavirus on construction jobsites.