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Torontonians twice as likely to see public transport as convenient than driving

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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TORONTO, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Torontonians overwhelmingly (80%) back investing in public transport over driving, according to a new global survey commissioned by Hitachi Rail.

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  • TORONTO, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Torontonians overwhelmingly (80%) back investing in public transport over driving, according to a new global survey commissioned by Hitachi Rail.
  • The results from 1,000 Torontonians provides a statistically accurate picture of how Toronto’s citizens view their public transport compared to other major cities around the world.
  • The majority of Torontonians are also clear that they find public transport (62%) more convenient than driving, while 37% think the opposite.
  • Joseph Pozza, President of Hitachi Rail, North America, said: “Our research highlights that twice as many Torontonians find public transport convenient than those that find driving to be so.

AECOM is selected to deliver design services for the Ontario Line’s Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations contract

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that it will provide design services as part of the Pape North Connect Team selected by Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx to deliver the Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations (PTUS) contract for the Ontario Line, a 15.6-kilometer stand-alone rapid transit line that is expected to improve access and reduce daily travel time for Toronto commuters.

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  • AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that it will provide design services as part of the Pape North Connect Team selected by Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx to deliver the Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations (PTUS) contract for the Ontario Line, a 15.6-kilometer stand-alone rapid transit line that is expected to improve access and reduce daily travel time for Toronto commuters.
  • “Our world class tunneling expertise and transit design capabilities are contributing to our competitive advantage on large-scale projects, we are thrilled to be expanding our involvement on the Ontario Line,” said Richard Barrett, chief executive of AECOM’s Canada region.
  • The DMCA incorporates a multi-stage design process called the development phase that allows for a collaborative approach between Metrolinx and Pape North Connect to finalize the scope, risk allocation and pricing of various contract elements.
  • According to Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx, the project is expected to generate thousands of job opportunities annually during construction and ensure that more than 227,500 Toronto residents will be within a 10-minute walk of an Ontario Line station.

Fitzrovia officially launches subsidiary brand, Maddox, expanding into vintage rental properties

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Embracing a philosophy centered on reinventing the rental experience, Maddox strives to foster a genuine sense of community and pride in each home under management.

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  • Embracing a philosophy centered on reinventing the rental experience, Maddox strives to foster a genuine sense of community and pride in each home under management.
  • "The Maddox brand offers an exceptional rental experience, featuring reimagined suites led by our distinguished design team.
  • By converting vintage buildings into Maddox communities, we are introducing yet another best-in-class offering for Canadian renters," says Adrian Rocca, CEO of Maddox and Fitzrovia.
  • "What makes Maddox unique is the fresh perspective and bright vision it is bringing to vintage properties.

Ontario’s residential builders support commitments made in provincial budget

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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“With a massive skilled trades shortage looming, training the next generation of workers to build those houses is equally important.

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  • “With a massive skilled trades shortage looming, training the next generation of workers to build those houses is equally important.
  • It is also investing $25 million over three years in the OINP to attract more skilled workers, including those in the trades.
  • The province will also be suggesting several ways the federal government could provide HST relief on new housing projects, including via rebates or exemptions.
  • RESCON is the province’s leading association of residential builders committed to providing leadership and fostering innovation in the industry.

Ontario Budget Acts on Promises for Infrastructure Investment

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Vaughan, ON, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) welcomes the Ontario Government’s continued investment in critical infrastructure.

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  • Vaughan, ON, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) welcomes the Ontario Government’s continued investment in critical infrastructure.
  • Building a Strong Ontario, 2023 Ontario Budget builds on the serious progress made to expand Ontario’s transportation network and supports the province’s rapidly growing population.
  • The budget’s allocation of $70.5 billion for public transit infrastructure, including the Ontario Line and Scarborough Subway extension, will help grow transit-oriented communities in the most densely populated region.
  • The investments will provide thousands of high paying employment opportunities for our industry and help Ontario prosper by meeting its future infrastructure requirements.”

RCCAO: Infrastructure & Immigration Key to Building Ontario

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Vaughan, ON, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fulfil investments for new critical infrastructure, fund state-of-good-repair work for existing infrastructure, and reform the immigration system to welcome more skilled trade workers to Ontario.

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  • Vaughan, ON, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fulfil investments for new critical infrastructure, fund state-of-good-repair work for existing infrastructure, and reform the immigration system to welcome more skilled trade workers to Ontario.
  • Nadia’s remarks expanded on three priorities:
    Fulfill investments for Ontario’s new critical transportation projects, such as the Bradford Bypass, Highway 413, and Ontario Line.
  • Fund state-of-good-repair work to maintain infrastructure and maximize its lifespan, including roads, water, and transit across Ontario.
  • It is also imperative for the Government of Ontario to remain focused on providing financial assistance for the maintenance of infrastructure assets.

RCCAO: Continued Follow-Through on Infrastructure Investments Critical to Ontario’s Future

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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Ontario has made substantial progress on key transit and transportation projects that will provide significant improvements to Ontarios transportation grid, said Nadia Todorova, Executive Director of RCCAO.

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  • Ontario has made substantial progress on key transit and transportation projects that will provide significant improvements to Ontarios transportation grid, said Nadia Todorova, Executive Director of RCCAO.
  • This continued focus and follow through are critical to Ontarios future.
  • RCCAO welcomes the Ontario Governments continued focus on recruiting a new generation of builders and expanding training capacity across Ontario.
  • Such ramifications would have negative consequences for workers and would add significant strains to critical infrastructure that already operates with a backlog in state-of-good-repair work.

AECOM to serve on Ontario Transit Group team selected to deliver Ontario Line South

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today it will provide design services as part of the Ontario Transit Group team selected by Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx to deliver the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations, and Tunnel (South) project.

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today it will provide design services as part of the Ontario Transit Group team selected by Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx to deliver the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations, and Tunnel (South) project.
  • This is one of multiple packages of work that will form the future Ontario Line, a planned 15.6-kilometer, 15-stop rapid transit line that is intended to create faster, easier connections between dozens of neighborhoods in Toronto.
  • The Ontario Transit Group is comprised of Ferrovial Construction and VINCI Construction as the applicant leads; AECOM, COWI North America, GHD, and SENER Group as the design team; Ferrovial Construction and Janin Atlas as the construction team, and Agentis Capital as the financial advisor.
  • Were proud to be on the Ontario Transit Group team and contribute to this vital project that will bring more transit to in-need and growing neighborhoods throughout Toronto, said Marc Devlin, chief executive of AECOMs Canada region.

IBI Group to Support the Design of Toronto’s Ontario Line

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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IBI Group is part of the design team, which will be led by Hitachi Rail STS Canada, Inc.

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  • IBI Group is part of the design team, which will be led by Hitachi Rail STS Canada, Inc.
  • The RSSOM contract is one of several contracts to deliver the Ontario Line, a 15.6-kilometre-long standalone rapid transit line that will connect the Ontario Science Centre to Exhibition/Ontario Place.
  • Were proud to be extending our working relationship with members of the Connect 6ix consortium, Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx in delivering transportation solutions for the citizens of Toronto, said IBI Group CEO, Scott Stewart .
  • IBI Group believes that cities thrive when designed with intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, efficient infrastructure, and a human touch.

Canadian Construction Industry Outlook 2022-2026 - Low-Interest Rates, Pent Up Savings, and Economic Expansion Amplifying Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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According to the Q4 2021 Global Construction Survey, the construction industry in Canada is expected to grow by 8.8% to reach CAD 190,860 million in 2022.

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  • According to the Q4 2021 Global Construction Survey, the construction industry in Canada is expected to grow by 8.8% to reach CAD 190,860 million in 2022.
  • The growth momentum is expected to continue over the forecast period, recording a CAGR of 5% during 2022-2026.
  • Notably, the growth in the building activity is largely seen in three main sectors - residential, industrial, and commercial office expansion.
  • Overall, the publisher expects positive growth in the Canadian construction industry from the short to medium-term perspective.