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News and information from and for Ontario’s construction industry
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.
Ottawa contractor fined $90,000 for bulldozer accident
A 2018 incident on a Highway 417 worksite in Ottawa led to a worker suffering critical injuries after being struck by a bulldozer. Aecon Construction Ontario East Limited pled guilty to failing to ensure that a bulldozer operator was assisted by a signaller.
Ehren Cory named infrastructure bank CEO
The former CEO of Infrastructure Ontario slides into the role of CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, and will focus on rolling out the organization’s $10-billion growth plan.
Hotel construction pipeline dipped in Q3
For the first time this year, the volume of hotel construction—both planned and in progress—dipped compared to similar periods last year.
Building permits jump 17 percent in September
A jump in permit values in Ontario of more than 29 percent accounted for a significant share of the total national growth.
Panelists speak about a chaotic construction season
A CCA-hosted roundtable discussion brought together experts from the concrete, steel and lumber sectors to discuss supply shortages and the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on operations.



