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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.
Labour shortages are holding back the construction sector
Here’s what governments and businesses can do, says CFIB president Dan Kelly.
Eliminating eyesores: how Ottawa can address its empty and abandoned buildings
Vacant and derelict buildings tear holes in our communities. They harm our economy, reduce our safety and set us back in making our city a great place to live. In Ottawa, lax bylaws fail to offer many incentives to property owners to redevelop or restore their empty and boarded-up buildings.
More disclosure needed: CaGBC
A report from the Canada Green Building Council reveals energy performance data from 700 buildings across the country, but more such information is needed for benchmarking purposes.
Niagara Falls council OKs 72-storey build
City councilors voted on zoning amendments and official plan changes to allow construction of a huge mixed-use development.
Toronto launches construction hub
The pilot project at Yonge and Eglinton aims to minimize construction disruptions and improve public safety.