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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.
Wooden skyscrapers could transform construction by trapping carbon emissions
Structural wood products like CLT have a number of advantages in tall wooden building construction: they are lighter than conventional materials, require less energy to make than either steel or concrete (and thus produce lower emissions), and can sequester carbon.
Windsor permit values fall again in August
The monthly total of just over $19 million is down from July’s total of $29 million and a huge drop from June’s recorded $66 million worth of activity.
Sudbury asphalt pilot project may be scaled back
All three of the bids the city received for its hot-in-place asphalt recycling project came in over budget. To get the work done, and complete the pilot by year’s end, staff is recommending scaling back the project scope.
Kingston ferry services set for major upgrade
The Kingston ferry service transports about 900,000 passengers between Wolfe Island and Kingston annually. Both docks are being renovated to improve efficiency.
Province provides $37M in funding for skills training
The full list of partner organizations supported under the funding will be released on September 25, but it includes the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario.