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News and information from and for Ontario’s construction industry
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.
Ontario extends emergency orders
The extension is in place until May 6, and means that all but essential construction work must remain suspended.
Working within six feet: not preferable, but not illegal
Physical distancing should be practiced as much as possible, but in some situations, it’s impossible to keep construction workers six feet apart.
CLAC, PCA call for contractors to donate PPE
As many construction sites in Ontario sit idle, the organizations are calling on contractors to donate surplus PPE to local hospitals.
Industry responds to site shut-down order
Groups across the province have met the Ontario government’s decision to scale back construction work with approval.
OCA issues flowchart to help screen site workers and visitors
The decision tree runs through steps site operators should take when dealing with someone who may be showing symptoms of COVID-19, as well as those who may have been in contact with other affected individuals.