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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.
Half of Ontario hospitals in poor state of repair; accountability office says
The Financial Accountability Office estimates the province owns infrastructure worth about a quarter of a trillion dollars. Overall, it says about one third is in poor repair.
ONTrack Alliance selected for Union Station project
The group, which consists of constructors Kiewit and Alberici in joint venture, and designers WSP Canada Inc, will work on several improvements at the station to increase capacity as part of the expanded GO Transit rail service.
OAA, OGCA among Workforce 2030 coalition members
The Ontario Association of Architects is the latest organization to sign on to the Canada Green Building Council’s initiative to fast-track green-building jobs in Ontario.
Kitchener contractor takes top honours at WSIB awards
Brick & Co. Restoration was named the gold level winner of the annual Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards. This year is the third in a row in which a construction company has earned the gold award.
Kitchener to expand UW Health Sciences Campus
A partnership between the City of Kitchener and the University of Waterloo will see a 90,000-square foot on-campus building repurposed as an entrepreneurial hub for health technology.