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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.
Construction cost increases slowing
Increases reported in the first quarter of 2024 are the slowest reported since 2020 – a sign that inflationary pressures may be easing.
'Thunderhead' LGBTQ national monument breaks ground in Ottawa
The "Thunderhead" monument will mark historic discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community at the hands of the federal government, as well as societal injustices against the community.
Mississauga, developer reach agreement on waterfront development
New agreements will lead to the construction of as many as 16,000 new homes on the 177-acre Lakeview Village site.
Province adds $6M to forest access roads program
The Provincial Forest Access Roads Funding Program provides funding for the construction and maintenance of over 19,500 kilometres of public forest access roads and other essential infrastructure.
CIB issues $70M loan to CAPREIT for green renovations
The company will use the loan to install new energy conservation equipment in 60 of its multi-unit residential buildings, and 14,000 suites.