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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.
CTS to sue Metrolinx, IO over COVID costs for Eglinton Crosstown LRT
The organization estimates the total cost of the COVID-19 pandemic to date to be $134 million—with more to come as the province heads towards the second wave.
Construction investment rises in August
Investment levels are now above pre-COVID levels, and rose to more than $16 billion for the month.
Second pandemic wave tops contractors’ concerns in latest OCS survey
Chief among contractors’ concerns was the impacts of a second COVID-19 wave. Ranking close behind were concerns about the impacts of supply-chain disruptions, the ability to access skilled labour, and ensuring the health and safety of workers and staff.
Building permit values top $8 billion
In a sign the construction sector is returning to normal, the industry chalked up $8 billion worth of permit activity in August—a jump of 1.7 percent from July’s total.
WSIB freezes premium rates for 2021
The change comes amid significant economic uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s not good news for employers who anticipated seeing their premiums fall.