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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.
Ontario commits to keep funding for-profit long-term care despite pandemic findings
Families, advocates and opposition politicians argue Ontario should transition away from for-profit ownership of long-term care homes, a segment of the sector that saw the highest death toll among residents during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Building construction prices slow in Q3, but remain high
High prices for wood, plastics and composites continue to force the price of new residential construction higher, while the non-residential sector is still experiencing tight demand for concrete, steel and labour.
Construction employment drops in September, but remains near historic levels
Construction employment in September was 3.8 percent (+54,300 workers) ahead of employment in the same period last year.
Survey finds most small businesses have positive outlook thanks to tech opportunities
A survey of small and medium-sized enterprises by KPMG found 92 percent are confident they have the right strategies to overcome short-term hurdles and grow their company in the next three years.
Construction job vacancies reach record high
Vacancies in the industry rose by 19,900 (+46.7 percent) between the second quarters of 2019 and 2021 to reach 62,600. That figure is the highest on record since Statistics Canada began tracking sectoral data.