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CBRE report says office vacancy rate in Q2 rose to highest level since 1994
The firm said Tuesday that the national office vacancy rate rose to 18.1 per cent in the second quarter, up from 17.8 per cent in the first quarter.
Toronto workers treated for carbon monoxide poisoning, one in serious condition
Toronto paramedics sent seven people to hospital to be treated for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after an industrial accident at a North York construction site.
Electra, Three Fires plan strategic partnership
An investment of up to $20 million by the First Nation investments entity will help Electra advance construction of its recycling park in northern Ontario and its broader battery-recycling strategy.
Lottery kiosks and construction site bathrooms: new Ontario regulations kick in
A set of labour changes will require a separate washroom for women on larger construction sites and strengthen hygiene requirements on job sites.
Labour shortage in construction adding extra pressure to housing supply gap: experts
Record job vacancies, which push up building costs and impede productivity, come at a time when the residential construction industry is under pressure to meet the demands of a growing population.