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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.
General Contractors press fight against litigation exclusionary clauses
OGCA President Clive Thurston calls members to action against “one of the greatest challenges we have faced in many years”.
RESCON calls for change to “antiquated process” to streamline building and planning development
The Residential Construction Council of Canada has called on the provincial government to implement changes that would all a more streamlined building and planning development approvals process.
New sensor provides better leak protection in buildings
A new, battery-free sensor developed by University of Waterloo researchers can detect water leaks in buildings at a fraction of the cost of existing systems.
New regulations will impact construction sector
Ontario government’s new regulations concerning excess soil and brownfields will have significant impacts, especially concerning the environmental side of land development,writes environmental law and construction law expert Roxie Graystone.
Kitchener Innovation District welcomes first Canadian Google for Startups
Kitchener will be the home to one of three new Google offices, announced for Toronto, Montreal, and Waterloo Region.