The Waterloo-based construction software company continues to attract investments from major industry players, while growing its presence in the market.

The province’s Chief Prevention Officer Ron Kelusky explained that the more solutions for tracing COVID contacts that are out there and being used, the greater the potential to control the spread of the virus.

The acquisition positions the English company for further North American growth after its 2019 purchase of eCompliance, and will enable ContractorCheck to diversify its operations.

Hot in-place asphalt recycling was popular in Ontario from the late 1980s to early 2000s. New approaches have made the method more energy efficient.

The company will build a 450,000-square foot fulfillment centre in the south-end Barrhaven neighborhood. Construction is expected to take 14 months, and create 700 jobs.