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News and information from and for Ontario’s construction industry
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.
Province commits SDF funds to GTA training programs
Four organizations will receive funding for programs that focus specifically on construction trades, including IBEW Local 353.
Skilled Trades Ontario expands on-site certification exams to training delivery agents
The change will help reduce travel for apprentices writing exams, and support faster entry to the workforce for employers who are hiring now.
PLAs have ‘serious downsides’, Cardus warns
A research brief warns that restricting competition for construction procurement can increase project costs by 14 to 21 percent.
Toronto starts construction on 705 purpose-built rental homes in Scarborough
The development, on city-owned land adjacent to Victoria Park Station, will deliver a total of 705 new purpose-built rental homes including 256 affordable rental homes.
Non-residential sector drives August building construction investment growth
Investment in the commercial and institutional sectors each grew 0.8%, while the industrial component was down 1.4%.



