October 2017
Important Reminder to TCA Members
In an effort to keep you updated on TCA membership products and services we are asking that you please contact us if you have any staffing changes so that we can keep your company information current - this is the best way for you and your colleagues to find out what's happening at TCA!

TCA 150th ANNIVERSARY PARTY RECAP!

 Our 150th anniversary party was a massive success! On Thursday, September 7th, 2017  over 450 guests joined us at the Steam Whistle Brewery venue, in downtown Toronto and   helped us celebrate our remarkable milestone, in grand style.

Those who attended enjoyed some great food catered by Food Dudes and live music by the band Hardly Aged.

Former Mississauga Mayor, Hazel McCallion graced us with her presence and gave a keynote address which was well  received. Our Chairman Craig Lesurf also took to the stage and addressed our   members, thanking them for their continued support of the industry and promised that TCA will always be  there to support members.

 

 Many Thanks to our Sponsors for their support!


 
 





                                           

Upcoming Events - Mark your Calendars

 


Members' Networking Workshop
October 18, 2017 - TCA Richmond Hill Office
Contact:  Nazak Ghobadi 416-499-4000 ext. 4106

November 9 2017 - Early Mercy, 540 King Street West
Contact:  Vishawn Thompson  416-499-4000 ext. 4189

Construct Canada Trade Show - REGISTER NOW!
Nov 29 - Dec. 1, 2017 - Metro Convention Centre

CEO Power Breakfast
Nov 30, 2017 - Metro Convention Centre

TCA 150th Annual Christmas Luncheon - REGISTER NOW!
December 1, 2017 - Metro Convention Centre
Contact:  Jason Pelligra  416-499-4000 ext. 4104

Members' Networking Workshop
January, 2018 - TCA Richmond Hill Office
Contact: Nazak Ghobadi 416-499-4000 ext. 4106

TCA Annual General Meeting/ Awards Presentation
February 22, 2018 - Woodbine Race Track
Contact: Lenore Villeneuve 416-499-4000 ext. 4113

TCA 150th Annual Christmas Luncheon - Tickets on SALE NOW!

 
Construct Canada Trade Show 9:00 - 1:00pm
Cocktail Reception 11: 45 - 12:45pm
Christmas Luncheon 1:00 - 3:00pm



         

Master of Ceremonies 

Steve Patterson


Ticket on Sale NOW! 



  For more information, please contact: Jason Pelligra / 416-499-4000 ext. 4104

Exciting News - Our new TCA Website is Live!

 


 We are pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned TCA website! Our main   goal with the redesigned site is to help our current and prospective clients learn more   about our services and benefits as well as find other useful information easily and quickly.

 The update includes user friendly navigation with drop down menus, integrated social   media buttons for our Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram pages. Member   spotlight, showcasing our members' achievements, online advertising opportunities and in   the community, which recognizes the important role our members play in shaping the   industry for the better through their philanthropic efforts, etc.

 There's still a little more to get done but in the meantime, visit our new   website:  www.tcaconnect.com and have a look around!

TCA Member Networking Workshop - LAST CHANCE TO RSVP!

 

 The Toronto Construction Association (TCA) invites you to attend our FREE Members   Networking Workshop taking place on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. 

 TCA's Members Networking Workshop aims to help you:

  • Apply best practices for building effective business relationships
  • Apply effective networking skills that will help you grow your business
  • Understand the concept of internet etiquette and online ethics
  • Break through common communication barriers
  • Develop effective networking plans  
 For the full agenda please click here.
 
 Registration deadline is Monday, October 9th.

 For further details please contact: Nazak Ghobadi │ 416-499-4000 Ext. 4106

YCL News:2017 YCL Pub Night TICKETS NOW ON SALE!


Please click on image for more details OR contact:
Vishawn Thompson  P: 416-499-4000 ext. 4189


TCA 150th Annual General Meeting / Awards Presentation


Stay tuned for more details to come!


 Please contact: Lenore Villeneuve for more information / P: 416-499-4000 ext.  4113

TCA Member Benefits - Services Available for Free!

Meeting spaces for TCA's members

As part of your membership benefits, TCA allows you to book one of our meeting rooms to host your next meeting / workshop or seminar. Please click here for full details on our meeting room description and policy.









Affidavit Service

A free affidavit service is available to members requiring the signature of a commissioner of affidavits and oaths. There are five signing officers at the Toronto Construction Association, as well as 1 person at our Mississauga office location. Also available at the Richmond Hill location is a notary public service for construction related documents. To book an appointment or if you have any questions please

Contact:

Barbara Mirsky (Toronto Construction Association)
Email:  [email protected]
Phone: 416-499-4000 ext. 4101

Andrew Guo (Mississauga Construction Association)
Phone: 905-567-1077 ext. 4122

For more information on membership benefits, please visit our website.

CCA NEWS
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA), our federal partner, aims to be the national voice for the Canadian construction industry, giving our industry a voice in public policy issues, legal and standards development goals of contractors, suppliers and allied business professionals working in, or with, Canada's non-residential construction industry.

COCA NEWS
The  Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA), our provincial partner, aims to  bring concerns of our members at large, to the attention of Queen's Park. COCA is committed to working with the Provincial Government to ensure that Ontario's legislative landscape is one in which our industry can grow and prosper.
 
High lights from COCA's monthly newsletter include:

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The Construction Institute of Canada

TCIC is pleased to offer you the following courses, seminars, and workshops taught by senior industry professionals:    


October 2017
Oct. 6,7,13 & 14 Fri. & Sat. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Oct. 10,11 & 19. Tues., Wed., Thurs. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Understanding The Ontario Building Code
Oct. 18, Wed. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Lean Construction Education Program: Unit 1 & 2 (Mississauga) 
Oct. 19. Thurs. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lean Construction Education Program: Unit 3 &4 (Mississauga)
Oct. 20. Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Oct. 24. Tues. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Oct. 26. Thurs. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm


November 2017
Nov. 1. Weds. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Nov. 2 & 3. Thurs. & Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Nov. 3, 4, 10 & 11. Fri. & Sat. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Nov. 6. Mon. 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Nov. 8 - 10. Wed. - Fri. 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Nov. 9 Thurs. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Profitable Contracting (1 - day seminar)
Nov. 15 Wed. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Nov. 16 & 17 Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Nov. 21 Tues. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Construction Liens & Trusts (Richmond Hill)
Nov. 22 Wed. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Nov. 29 Wed. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm


December
Dec. 14 Thurs. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm



E-Learning Course
            (Self-paced, online e-learning, accessible 24/7)

(4 hours, 2 Gold Seal Credits. Mandatory for Gold Seal applicant)
 
(4 hours, 2 Gold Seal credits)
 
(4 hours, 2 Gold Seal Credits)
 
(3 hours, 2 Gold Seal credits)
 
(3 hours, 2 Gold Seal credits)
 
(4 hours, 2 Gold Seal credits)
 
(2 hours, 1 Gold Seal credit)
 
(14 hours, 5 Gold Seal credits)
 
(4 hours, 2 Gold Seal credits)
 
(6 hours, 2 Gold Seal credits)
 
(28 hours online course, 4 Gold Seal credits)

 
For a full list of upcoming TCIC courses/seminars/workshops/e-Learning courses or for more information on Gold Seal Certification, please visit  www.tcic.ca .  

For TCIC inquiries, please contact: 
Faith Chen,  Manager, Professional Development
416-847-9162

TCIC feature course of the month 


  


BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) TRAINING - 1 ONLINE & 3 HANDS-ON COURSES


Building Information Modeling (BIM) Fundamentals
This BIM Fundamentals course teaches a variety of concepts key to the implementation and management of BIM, which include Canadian and international standards, policies and procedures, organizational commitment, legal implications, interoperability of BIM platforms, methods of delivery and BIM execution.

Please contact Faith Chen  [email protected]  to register for this e-Learning course.


Revit Basic - 4 day
This hands-on workshop covers  basic  Revit Architecture BIM concepts which include: project creation, basic display, components, levels, walls, doors, windows, floor and roof objects, stairs and railings, view properties, family components dimensions, basic annotations, drawing sheets and plotting procedures.

Revit Intermediate - 4 day
Covering  intermediate  Revit Architecture concepts which include: annotation methods, doors and window schedules and site modeling tools (topographical surfaces, structural elements, camera and perspective view creation, rendering lights and materials).  These courses provide a unique opportunity for individuals at Architectural, Engineering & Construction (AEC) sector firms to learn about Building Information Modeling (BIM); implementation, adoption and training.

Course Deliverables

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

  • Deploy BIM applications in integrated project delivery from project conceptualization
  • Design and Construction
  • Facilities Management
Offered at George Brown College's BIM lab (3D immersive visualization system) - these courses provide the opportunity for practical hands-on training to all participants. Maximum of 25 participants per workshop.


Please click here for more details.

Project Bid Opportunities

   
Project of the Month
 
  
 
New Mayfield West # 1 Caledon Elementary School

Issued by one of the largest and most diverse school districts in Ontario, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School invites bids from the list of Prequalified General Contractors for the purpose of acquiring complete services from General Contractors for one (1) New Elementary School which includes a Child Care Facility, to be constructed on a new site within the Dufferin-Peel Region. 
 
Additional Scope of work:
Completed plans call for the construction of a 57,415-square-foot educational facility and construction of a two storey, roughly 57,415 sq. ft., new elementary school. Located on Dougall Ave. and yet to be constructed Dotchson St. (west of Kennedy Rd., North of Mayfield Rd).



 Please click on the image for the details

TCA Advantage Club


TCA Advantage Club   
TCA Advantage - Group Home & Auto Insurance Program
Save up to 50% on regular home and automobile insurance rates
 
With the TCA's group buying power, save the premium on your insurance rates with the power of numbers! National Brokers Insurance and the TCA have partnered to help you save up to 50% on your home, apartment and vehicle insurance premiums. Contact National Brokers Insurance today for a quote!  
1 877 630 NATL (6285)
Staples Advantage   
TCA Advantage - Incredible savings on your office supplies
 
GREAT savings on your everyday office supplies! TCA's partnershipwith Staples Advantage offers you up to 60% off! Contact us today for more information.  

 
TCA Advantage- Fleet Pricing on ALL Fiat Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep.
Advantage Club members enjoy FLEET PRICING on the purchase of a Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep Vehicle! TCA's partnership with Chrysler offers substantial savings! Contact us today for more information.

 
For partner discount information please visit us at  www.tcaadvantage.com 

 
For specific questions about the program please contact Barbara Mirsky at 416-499-4000 ext 4101.
 

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