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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.
CaGBC updates Zero Carbon Building Standard
Version 2 of the standard is designed to accelerate adoption of zero carbon building practices, and help Canada meet its climate targets.
Province announces review of workforce training programs
The government will consult with stakeholders to explore how to make those programs more effective for participants.
Senate of Canada Building earns Civic Trust Award
The award is the building’s tenth since completion in 2018, and celebrates excellence in architecture, sustainability, inclusiveness and universal design.
Building permit values rise in January
Activity in Vancouver propelled national totals to a strong start to the year; permit values in Ontario suffered.
A deep dive on the meaning of ‘procurement process’
When does a procurement process begin? The answer to that question has significant impacts on whether prompt payment rules apply to your construction contracts.