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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.
Lowe’s donates $1 million to COVID relief efforts
Investments are supporting specific community needs, store staff and charitable organizations across the country.
Government of Ontario to amend emergency order to allow release of holdbacks
Effective April 16, 2020, all procedural time periods and limitation periods under the Construction Act will be restored. This has two major implications for the industry: (i) lien periods are back; and (ii) owners can once again release holdbacks safely.
Is now a good time to put a project out for tender?
Members of the Grand Valley Construction Association’s board of directors offer their opinions on whether now is a good time for owners to tender work.
Hospital construction can run 24/7, says Premier
The Ontario Government is lifting noise bylaws to allow for construction on essential projects such as hospitals to continue all day long.
MCAC, NTCCC join the call for cost relief
Support for a cost-relief program for construction companies suffering the financial impacts of site closures and delays is gathering steam among trade contractors.