IN THIS ISSUE:
May is TCA Safety Month
Advertise with TCA
TCA Annual Golf Tournament Event
TCA / YCL Event Line Up
Welcome New Members
Recap: TCA Environmental Committee Seminar: Pathway to Sustainability - Building to NetZero
TCA's 28th Annual Members' Day
YCL President's Panel Discussion Recap
COCA Resources: Prompt Payment and Adjudication Toolkit
Join our Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Committee
CCA / COCA News
TCIC May 2023 Course Line Up
Project of the Month
Advantage Club Partners
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It's Safety Month at TCA! We would love for you to share your Health & Safety Practices With Us! Remember #Safety is Everyone's responsibility |
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May is TCA Safety Month. Ensuring that everyone in our industry goes home safe to their families at the end of each day should be at the forefront of everyone's mind.
What can you do to raise the bar for Safety?
- Challenge the status quo
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Take part in TCA Safety Month (May) follow us @TCA_Connect and share your safety stories and tag us, and use #TCASafetyMonth
- Take part in SafetyWeek2023
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Join the League of Champions to use as your lever to improve safety culture at your company
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When it comes to safety, awareness is the key to prevention! |
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Advertise with us and grow your business!
TCA's monthly E-Connect newsletter reaches all of our members, partner associations, industry organizations, and buyers of construction services at all government levels - that's over 30,000 industry contacts!
In addition to reaching such a large audience, our monthly newsletter also lives on our TCA website and will be promoted on all of our social channels, giving you even more exposure.
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TCA 2023 Annual Golf Tournament is Sold Out: Sponsorship and Dinner Reception Tickets are Still Available |
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The 2023 TCA Golf Tournament is SOLD OUT, but don't let that stop you. You still have the chance to attend as a sponsor or purchase dinner tickets. Be sure not to miss out on the amazing opportunity to join us on May 11 at Angus Glen Golf Club for a fun-filled day with networking, prizes, a delicious meal and much more!
For more information, OR contact Jason Pelligra:
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Upcoming TCA / YCL Events |
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Safety Month - May 2023
Help Us Raise Awareness of the importance of safety. Follow us us @TCA_Connect Tag us, and use #TCASafetyMonth to share your best practices with us during May
TCA Members' Day
May 3, 2023 - TCA Office
TCA Annual Golf Tournament - (only sponsorship & dinner tickets available)
May 11, 2023 - Angus Glen Golf Club
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Welcoming TCA's NEWEST Members
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Gillespie Building Consultants Limited |
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TCA Environmental Committee Seminar: Pathway to Sustainability - Building to NetZero Recap |
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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
Pathway to Sustainability - Building to NetZero
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As part of the TCA earth month, On Tuesday, April 18, the TCA Environmental Committee launched its first seminar in its Pathway to Sustainability series.
A panel of four experts, which included a Contractor, Architect, Subcontractor, and a representative from the City of Toronto, discussed the construction industry's move towards Net Zero in the Greater Toronto Area. They focused on the meaning of "Building to Net Zero" and the actions being taken to achieve the objectives outlined in the City of Toronto's Transform TO, Net Zero Existing Buildings Strategy, Net Zero Carbon Plan for City-owned buildings, and the updated Toronto Green Standard.
Thank you to all who participated in the event. Your presence and contribution were appreciated!
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A huge thank you to our moderator and expert speakers
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Sandra Burnell, BES, BArch, OAA, Principal, Revay and Associates Limited
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Christina Grimes, OAA CPHD
LEED AP BD + C, Architect, Associate, Perkins+Will
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Phoebe Cullingham, P.Eng, Climate & Sustainability Specialist, (EllisDon)
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Duncan MacLellan, CEM, Project Manager, Public Energy Initiatives Environment & Climate Division |
(City of Toronto)
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Classic Fire + Life Safety is a leading provider of fire protection services in the construction industry. Birthed in 2021 from the merger of two long-time and trusted companies (Forest City Fire Protection and Classic Fire Protection), we have a combined 75+ year proven track record of installing top-quality fire protection systems and equipment for our construction partners. |
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TCA 28th Annual Members' Day is Two Days Away: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 |
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Two days away from our 28th annual members' day!
We are excited to celebrate with you at our Richmond Hill office on Wednesday, May 3! If you still need to register, hurry and do so now by clicking here.
The day ahead promises to be packed with exciting activities. We will kick off with our industry forum, featuring three experts - Jennifer Burstein, Vice President of Construction at Collecdev; Michael Casey, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at EllisDon; and Brad McAninch, CEO of Modern Niagara Group Inc. - who will discuss Procurement Risks and Solutions. Additionally, we have a mini-showcase where some of our member companies will display their products and services both indoors and outdoors. There will be ample networking opportunities, and you could even stand a chance to win $500.00 in cash!
We cannot wait to see you!
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Cost: FREE
Event exclusive to TCA members
Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: TCA Office,
70 Leek Crescent, Richmond Hill
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Members' Day Industry Forum Panel of Experts
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*This event is free of charge and exclusive to TCA members only*
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Thank you to our members' day sponsor:
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YCL President's Panel Discussion on What Keeps You Up at Night? Recap |
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The YCL Committee organized a panel discussion called "What Keeps You Up at Night?" attended by 100 people. The panelists discussed challenges facing the construction industry, such as post-pandemic changes, economic inflation, supply chain issues, and labor shortages over the next few years.
We want to express our gratitude to all of you who attended. It was a pleasure to host each and every one of you!
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Special thank you to our panelists |
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Thank you to our wonderful sponsors
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COCA Resources: Prompt Payment and Adjudication Toolkit
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Prompt Payment and Adjudication rules took effect on Oct. 1, 2019, and apply to all construction projects, with few exceptions.
COCA has developed eight facts sheets to help you navigate Prompt Payment and Adjudication.
- Prompt Payment and Adjudication for Owners
- Prompt Payment for Contractors
- Prompt Payment for Sub-Contractors
- Prompt Payment and Adjudication 101
- Prompt Payment for Holdbacks
- How Does the Basic Holdback Work
- What is a Proper Invoice
- Adjudication Basics
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Join our Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Club |
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The Mission of our Young Construction Leaders Club (YCL) is to develop an informal communication network among construction industry future Leaders up to 40 years of age, in order to:
- Promote networking relationships within the construction industry.
- Develop a forum to establish industry contacts and business leads.
- Provide information, industry activities and opportunities that will enhance and profit the individual and their respective organization.
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To learn more about YCL and how you can get involved, click here.
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Member Benefit: Virtual Commissioning of Stat Decs |
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Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, TCA is now commissioning statutory declarations virtually for our members.
If you require the signature of a commissioner of oaths, the virtual commissioning process will be as follows:
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Email us at statdec@tcaconnect.com to set up the video conference.
- Commissioning staff will ask for identification in order to verify the member's identity. Have your picture identification ready.
- Once confirmed you will sign the Statutory Declarations while the commissioning staff witness. You will then need to scan and send it by email.
- Once received, the commissioning staff will print and verify the signature that they witnessed and if everything is satisfactory, they will sign and email it back.
If you have any further questions regarding TCA's virtual commissioning process, please contact us by email: statdec@tcaconnect.com.
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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.
Highlights from COCA's monthly newsletter include:
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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; and goals of contractors, suppliers and allied business professionals working in, or with, Canada's non-residential construction industry.
CCA recently launched a new newsletter called CCA Plus+.
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Exclusive Discount for TCA Members on publishing Certificates of Substantial Performance (CSPs) in the Daily Commercial News (DCN)!
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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The Construction Institute Of Canada Course Line Up |
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TCIC is pleased to offer you the following courses, seminars and workshops taught by senior industry professionals:
May 2023 (live webinars)
May 2 & 3 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
May 3 & 10 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
May 4 | Thursday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST OR May 5 | Friday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST
May 4 & 5 | Thursday & Friday | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
May 9 & 10 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
May 9 – 11 | Tuesday - Thursday | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST
May 10 & 17 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST
May 16 & 17 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
May 16 & 17 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM EST
May 17 & 24 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
May 17, 24 & 31 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
May 18 | Thursday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
May 23 & 24 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
May 23, 24, 30 & 31 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
May 24 | Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST
May 24 & 26 | Wednesday & Friday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
May 24, 31 & Jun 7 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST
May 25 | Thursday | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
May 25 & 26 | Thursday & Friday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
May 25, 26, June 1 & 2 | Thursday & Friday | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
May 29 – June 23, 2023
May 31 & June 7 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
For TCIC inquiries, please contact:
Faith Chen, Manager, Professional Development
416-847-9162
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TCIC Featured Courses Of The Month |
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New Building Science Fundamentals
Interested in learning about the effects of heat, water, and air on building enclosures in cold climates, and adding to your company’s expertise?
Building Science 101 is a two half-days, intensive course that defines the functions of building enclosure elements and identifies the causes of many performance issues. Using real case scenarios, we review building materials and assemblies, installation considerations, and moisture risks. Cold climates are a focus, making this an excellent course for site supervisors, building managers and other building professionals in Ontario to upgrade their knowledge and skills. Upon the completion of this course, the participant will gain the basic knowledge of the science of building enclosure and of the effects of air, heat, and water on building envelopes in cold climates.
Learning outcomes:
- Effects of Building Enclosures on Energy Use, indoor environments, embodied carbon
- The Perfect Enclosure Concept
- Thermal Control & Infrared Investigation
- Air Control & Whole Building Air Tightness Testing
- Water Control & Material Decay
- Vapour Control & Psychrometrics
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Click here, for more details.
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Project Bid Opportunities |
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Ashbridges Bay Water Treatment Plant
upgrades move closer to the finish line
It’s been a busy few years at the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant (ABTP) where the outfall is being upgraded to better handle storm surges and population growth demands, but the end is in sight.
The ABTP is the second largest plant of its kind in Canada and one of the oldest, dating back to 1917 with the outfall constructed in 1947. It is one of Toronto’s four water treatment plants.
The scope of the work is complex and extensive, adding a new outflow pipe to take discharge further into Lake Ontario after treatment by a new ultra-violet sanitization system. As such the plant does not use chemical sanitation. The scope includes a new integrated pumping station to move more raw sewage wastewater to the plant.
Additionally, there is other work and other upgrading pump stations and water flow diversions as part of the $3 Billion Don River and Central Waterfront Wet Weather Flow System and Connected Projects. The city says the plant upgrades are within budget, though there have been some challenges with COVID-19 and site surprises.
The projects are a 25-year program to boost water quality in Toronto’s Lower Don River, Taylor-Massey Creek, and Inner Harbour.
Owner: City of Toronto
Estimated value: $3 Billion
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TCA Advantage - Group Home & Auto Insurance Program
Personalized coverage to meet your needs
As a member of the Toronto Construction Association, you have access to preferred rates and personalized service on home and auto insurance. With TCA's group insurance plan, you can protect the things you value most and keep more money in your pocket. Contact Westland MyGroup today for a quote!1-844-999-7687
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TCA Advantage - Incredible savings on your office supplies
GREAT savings on your everyday office supplies! TCA's partnership with Staples Advantage offers you up to 60% off! Contact us today for more information.
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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.
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We're here to help... please contact us: |
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TORONTO CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
70 Leek Crescent
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1
Telephone: (416) 499-4000
Fax: (416) 499-8752
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Important Reminder to TCA Members
In an effort to keep you updated on TCA membership products and services, please contact us if staffing information changes—this is the best way for you and your colleagues to find out what's happening at TCA!
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