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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.
Province invests $900K in trades training for newcomers
The funding will provide tailored workshops on entry into the skilled trades for 900 newcomers to Ontario.
Ottawa library costs balloon by $131 million
The lowest bid on the fixed-price project came in at $334 million – way beyond the $175 million budgeted for the building in 2016. The City of Ottawa will now have to scramble to find a way to pay its share of the inflated cost.
Metrolinx targets 12 Hamilton buildings for demolition
The buildings sit along the corridor of the city’s planned LRT route, and must be removed to accommodate the line.
Survey finds most small businesses have positive outlook thanks to tech opportunities
A survey of small and medium-sized enterprises by KPMG found 92 percent are confident they have the right strategies to overcome short-term hurdles and grow their company in the next three years.
October P3 update document reveals Progressive approach
The latest P3 Market Update document from Infrastructure Ontario was light on project news, with only four projects changing status. It did, however, introduce a new P3 procurement model that the government intends to use on complex projects.