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Jul 27, 2020

COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on Ontario’s economy and, as the province emerges from the shadow of the pandemic, the question of how to kick-start the recovery looms large. Strategic investments in state-of-good-repair projects will keep jobs and growth on track. Alternatively, efforts to rein in...


Jul 20, 2020

Every year in Ontario, millions of tonnes of reusable asphalt and concrete aggregate is generated from road building and other construction projects. Unfortunately, municipal policies and specifications often prohibit or severely limit the reuse of recycled aggregates in construction projects, and large volumes...


Jul 13, 2020

Building new infrastructure for the future is a priority for Ontario. The province must replace and refurbish deteriorating structures as well as embark on new builds. Spending money on infrastructure is a wise choice. Studies have shown that spending on infrastructure has positive returns. Putting money into...


Jul 6, 2020

Ontario’s construction industry faces a shortage of skilled workers. Reports show that the residential construction labour force is expected to expand by nearly 7,300 workers by 2029. Factoring in retirements, there’s expected to be a projected gap of close to 21,800 workers by then. So how do you attract more...