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Bird Construction to build Ontario Power Generation Clarington Corporate Campus
Bird Construction will lead the first phase of the engineering, procurement, and construction at the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Clarington Corporate Campus. Construction is expected to begin in 2022, with completion in 2024.
Once complete, the campus will consolidate non-station staff from existing OPG offices across the Greater Toronto Area, Niagara, and Durham Region.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Insurance and bonding: More claims, challenges for construction insurance while surety market performs surprisingly well
After 18 months of COVID-19 pandemic stresses, how well are contractors managing with insurance and surety requirements and claims?
The answer, say industry representatives, is surprisingly good, considering the massive stresses and challenges that the pandemic has caused in the economy.
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Turner expands its AI capabilities
Turner Construction has signed a multi-year enterprise agreement with California-based technology provider Versatile which will expand the deployment of Versatile’s AI-powered CraneView solution.
Turner, which participated in On-Site‘s latest construction technology webinar, will experience improved data gathering capabilities on its jobsites across North America thanks to this agreement.
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Lower premiums will allow employers to invest more in health and safety: RESCON
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is pleased that the province is reducing WSIB premiums as it will enable construction employers to put the money towards making worksites safer. Labour, Training and Skills Development Minister Monte McNaughton announced that the WSIB will cut premium rates in 2022 by $168 million, bringing the total reduction in premiums since 2018 to $2.4 billion.
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Special to the DCN: The dirt on environmental cleanup: Part three, community engagement
The DCN three-part series on what you need to know to hire the right contractor for your next big remediation project began with an article differentiating between a consultant versus a contractor. Part two delved deeper into what qualities should be looked at when selecting a contractor. The series concluded with advice from experts on the importance of community engagement, providing the best value and using common sense.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Ground breaks on new mixed-use development project in Vaughan
Menkes Developments Ltd. and QuadReal recently broke ground in a ceremony marking the start of construction at Festival, the four-tower community which will be the largest in the heart of the burgeoning Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) and include the tallest building tower in the City’s centre. The 59-storey tower, which will be the tallest residential building at VMC, will anchor Menkes’ and QuadReal’s master-planned redevelopment of the 5.5-acre community, bounded on the north and south by Highways 7 and 407, and Hwy 400 to the west.
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TCA Member Spotlight
Get your company in front of like-minded industry colleagues and grow your network and business opportunities! Click here, to learn more and to complete the application form.
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Building a better business isn't something you have to do alone. You need a partner who knows your industry inside and out, who wants to get to know you and your challenges, who does things differently — one who wants to see you succeed.
We're a leading insurance and benefits broker and consultant who's in your corner, on your block, and across the world. Always ready and willing to try something new, we'll put our heads together to help push your business forward.
Discover a partner who puts you first. Let's work together to keep you thriving well into the future.
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Upcoming Industry event:
[HUB Webinar] Your Business Has Been Hacked: Now What?
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
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The financial, operational and reputational impact of a cyber-attack can be devastating to a business. According to a new report from IBM Security in 2021, the average cost of a data breach in Canada was $6.75 Million per incident, up from previous years*. The steps you take in the first few hours of a cyber breach are critical to mitigate long term damage and retain operational viability. |
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This Cyber Security Awareness Month, join cyber experts from HUB International, Norton Rose Fulbright and Arete Incident Response to learn how you can prepare your business and respond in the event of a breach. Click here for more details, and to register.
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Don't forget to apply! TCA 2021 "Best of the Best" Award Nominations are now open! |
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Nomination forms for the TCA Awards have now been posted on TCA's website.
To apply now please click here to access our Best of the Best Awards page and click on the award name for complete application details.
*Submissions for the Best of the Best Awards are due on Monday December 31, 2021 at 12:00 PM.*
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Exclusive Discount for TCA Members on publishing Certificates of Substantial Performance (CSPs) in the Daily Commercial News (DCN)! |
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All certificates and notices published in the Daily Commercial News (DCN) are a flat fee of $300 (plus tax). Special Affinity Pricing of $200 per certificate is available to all ConstructConnect subscribers and TCA members.
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Click on the image for more details.
**IMPORTANT: To apply the discount, please mention the offer at the time of order placement.**
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Oct. 18, 25 & Nov. 1 | Monday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST
Oct. 19, 20, 26 & 27 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST
Oct. 20 & 21 | Wednesday & Thursday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Oct. 20 & 21 | Wednesday & Thursday | 8:30 PM – 12:00 PM EST
Oct. 20 & 21 | Wednesday & Thursday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Oct. 20 & 27 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Oct. 20 & 27 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST (evening)
Oct 20, 27 & Nov 3 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
ENGLISH 101 For Industry, Commercial, Institutional & Civil Construction in Canada (New)
Oct. 20, 21, 27 & 28 | Wednesday & Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
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Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development
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