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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.
Laurentian researchers earn $250K grant for construction robotics project
The project proposes a portable, cable-driven parallel robot that could be used for large scale fabrication and assembly—particularly in northern communities where building costs are prohibitive.
Accelerating building reuse would help Canada meet its climate targets
To meet our climate action targets, Canada needs to remove the barriers to building reuse and foster a stronger supply chain of ideas to help building owners and users reinvent, not demolish, existing structures.
Federal investment to help cut GHG emissions at Algoma Steel
Funding of $420 million will help Algoma Steel retrofit operations and phase out coal-fired steelmaking processes at its Sault Ste. Marie headquarters. The project could help cut GHG emissions at the plant by as much as 70 percent.
Feds take steps to procure high frequency rail project
The federal government announced on July 6 that is laying the groundwork for procurement to begin on a dedicated, high-frequency rail line between Toronto and Quebec City.
CCA publishes response to federal National Infrastructure Assessment
The national association’s submission makes a series of recommendations aimed at securing a stable, long-term infrastructure funding pipeline.