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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.
Canada’s skills crisis is growing — here’s how we can fix it
As labour shortages deepen across sectors, the disconnect between formal education and real-world job requirements is becoming harder to ignore.
Vaughan company fined $140,000 in connection with 2023 fatality
A worker was fatally injured at a construction project after falling while positioning wooden roof trusses.
Province launches wood construction action plan
The plan promotes the use of prefabricated and modular wood-based building materials, known as advanced wood construction.
Half of GTA housing construction jobs could be at risk: BILD, OHBA report
A report by Altus Group suggests that without action, by 2027, housing starts could fall by more than 60 per cent versus 2024 levels – unless something is done to spur new investment.
Construction starts on Woodbine GO Station
The station will be one of the busiest across the GO network, allowing for increased capacity and future expansion improvements on the Kitchener Line.