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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.
Water infrastructure construction levels rising
The rate of construction of water infrastructure grew from around 6,000 kilometres per year between 2000 to 2016 to 13,000 kilometres per year in 2017 and 2018.
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.
Social infrastructure and the role architects play
When given the opportunity, architects can create cohesive social infrastructure that enhances the role of government investment.
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.