|
- Upcoming TCA Events
- Advertise in our weekly bulletin
- TCA Member Benefit
- Industry News
- TCA Member Spotlight
- Important TCA Updates
- Certificates of Substantial Performance (CSPs) - TCA Member discount
- TCIC Upcoming Courses
| |
|
|
McCallion remembered as an ‘immense ally’ of constructors
Former Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion is being remembered by construction stakeholders as a staunch ally of the sector, an excellent listener and plainspoken negotiator who balanced the needs of citizens with the requirements of builders.
McCallion, who served as mayor from 1978 to 2014, died peacefully in her sleep Jan. 29 at the age of 101.
Click here, to read the full news article.
| |
|
Standardized working at heights training improves safety, study
A follow-up study looking at the impact of Ontario’s mandated working at heights training confirms standardized training results in safer work.
Working at heights (WAH) training standard took effect in 2015 requiring employers ensure workers on construction projects complete standardized and approved WAH training before they work at heights and use fall protection equipment and systems.
Click here, to read the full news article.
| |
|
RESCON calling for bigger steps to boost housing supply
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is asking the provincial government to modernize the development approvals process, boost pathways into the skilled trades and rein in municipalities that have independently put in place their own technical construction standards.
Requests are included in a provincial budget submission to Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, stating further action is needed “as Ontario is in desperate need of housing supply and lagging in terms of innovation and the length of time it takes to get projects approved.”
Click here, to read the full news article.
| |
|
Bird awarded contract for $200M Ontario processing facility
Bird Construction recently announced it has been awarded a progressive design-build contract for a processing facility in Ontario.
Bird did not announce the location of the processing facility or any other details. Project delivery is divided into phases, with the owner, consultants and contractors working collaboratively to ensure the cost estimate, schedule forecast and project planning are sufficiently advanced before construction, stated a Feb. 1 release. The total project value is over $200 million.
Click here, to read the full news article.
| |
|
Stantec appoints senior principal to lead its Canadian federal program
Daniel Leclair has joined Stantec, a global sustainable design and engineering firm, as the senior principal to lead the company’s Canadian federal program from its Ottawa office, overseeing major federal programs and projects across the country. Leclair’s appointment demonstrates the firm’s commitment to building a stronger federal leadership team in Canada. He joins the firm’s Canada federal program building on the success of the company’s U.S. federal program and unites the firm’s business lines to provide innovative solutions for the government’s major programs.
Click here, to read the full news article.
| |
|
Canadian building permits decrease 7.3% in December
Statistics Canada reports that the monthly total seasonally adjusted value of building permits in Canada decreased 7.3% in December to $10.3 billion. Declines were posted in both the residential and the non-residential sectors.
On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the total value of building permits fell 7.4% to $6.1 billion. Residential sector down in December following a strong November The total value of residential permits declined 8.4% to $6.5 billion in December.
Click here, to read the full news article.
| |
|
An inside look at Humber’s centre for skilled trades
The expansion and renovation of Humber College’s Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology is beginning to take shape and, once complete, the new facility is expected to help address the increasing demand for apprenticeship and trades training. The project involves construction of a two-storey addition of approximately 16,620 square feet and renovation of about 11,500 square feet within the existing Centre for Trades and Technology, located at 110 Carrier Dr. in Toronto, Ont., near Humber College’s north campus. Compass is providing construction management services for the $9.5 million project and other project partners include Barry Bryan Associates and Morrison Hershfield.
Click here, to read the full news article.
| |
|
RESCON committed to ensuring the industry remains inclusive
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) says it will continue to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as key priorities in the building industry as it celebrates Black History Month.
Over the past few years, RESCON has undertaken a number of initiatives including forming an Anti-Racism Roundtable in 2020 to combat anti-Black racism in the construction industry by raising awareness, creating and sharing resources and engaging with the next generation of construction workers. Throughout the month of February, RESCON will be sharing some outcomes achieved since launching the roundtable on Twitter.
Click here, to read the full news article.
| |
|
New Partnership Alert: TCA and Family Services of Peel Partnership
TCA has partnered with Family Services of Peel to help eligible employers take on apprentices. Learn how you can apply for up to $20,000 per fiscal year for two apprentices if you are interested in taking on an apprentice or already have one working for you. You may be eligible for financial benefits and additional incentives!
| |
|
**IMPORTANT: FOR TCA MEMBERS ONLY**
Negotiated Request for Proposal for General Contractor Services for the new Etobicoke Civic Center
The City of Toronto (the "City") requires a qualified General Contractor (the "Vendor") to provide construction services for the new Etobicoke Civic Centre ("ECC") Project. The Successful Vendor shall provide complete construction services and will be solely responsible for all activities throughout the construction phase until the completion of the project including the warranty period.
nRFP closing on March 7, 2023 @ 12:00 PM local Toronto time.
The City of Toronto does not post budget information. The opportunity amount does not reflect the City’s actual project estimate.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click on the following link for the full details: https://service.ariba.com/Discovery.aw/ad/viewRFX?id=15093898
| |
RCG Excellence - February16th Group Session + 1 on 1s available | |
|
The first Regional Construction Group (RCG) Excellence Members' meeting of the year is on February 16, 2023, and one-on-one meetings with Michelle Padley are available starting at 1:00 PM. Spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and can be booked via email: nghobadi@tcaconnect.com (please include the best number to reach you at).
If you are new to the program or want a refresher, an information session/orientation will run from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. If you are interested, email nghobadi@tcaconnect.com to receive a calendar invitation.
To view the schedule for the year, please click here.
| |
|
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.
| |
|
Construction Safety Trainers (CST) is one of Ontario’s leading accredited and approved H&S training providers. Offering Discussion Based Health & Safety Training programs and consulting services to the construction sector. Our trainers and consultants are the best in the industry because they know construction and the causes of workplace accidents. Through discussion-based training, they focus on ways of preventing accidents rather than saying you can’t do this or that.
Construction Safety Trainers offers all the standard construction-related courses, such as Working at Heights or Elevated Work Platform training to name a few. Still, they are experts in delivering programs like Health & Safety Committee Certification or Reasonable Suspicion for front-line supervisors. Fully accredited by the MLITSD and TSSA, the documentation that is provided to employers after a course is comprehensive and detailed.
For more information visit: www.thesafetybus.com
| |
Upcoming Industry events | | |
|
|
The Southern Ontario Chapter of IIBEC is hosting its 2nd Annual Diversity and Inclusion Building Sciences Forum to bring awareness to this sector. This event will consist of a half-day Forum that will provide some resources to help everyone from diverse backgrounds be more empowered and build self-efficacy, at the same time that we are building a sense of community and promoting our industry.
Click here, for more details and to register.
| |
|
Two Weeks Away! TCA's 155th Annual General Meeting & "Best of the Best"
Awards Presentation: February 21, 2023 — Hurry and Register now for free
| |
|
Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure for the Province of Ontario and the Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Etobicoke Centre, will deliver the keynote address at our 155th annual general meeting & "Best of the Best" Awards presentation on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Register for free. Do not miss this important meeting.
Please note that this is a TCA members-only event.
| |
|
Kinga Surma is the Minister of Infrastructure for the Province of Ontario and the Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Etobicoke Centre.
She is devoted to fighting for her residents and the people of Ontario to ensure they have the quality infrastructure and high-speed internet connections that will support to enhance their well-being and quality of life for generations to come.
Since her appointment to the Ministry of Infrastructure in June 2021, Minister Surma has spearheaded the province's high-speed internet initiatives that ensure communities in every corner of the province have access to reliable high-speed internet by the end of 2025.
Click here to read full bio.
| |
For all other inquiries, please contact Anna Mehrabian: Phone: 416-499-4000, x4113 | Email: amehrabian@tcaconnect.com
| |
|
Kinga Surma
Minister of Infrastructure for the Province of Ontario | Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Etobicoke Centre
| |
|
Last Chance to register to attend our biggest ski day event ever!
TCA 40th Annual Ski Day: February 9, 2023 is two days away
| |
|
The final countdown has officially begun! TCA's Annual Ski Day is two days away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, At the Craigleith Ski Club in Collingwood. Be sure to register today! You do not want to miss what will be one of the most attended ever! Register here!
For more information, click here, or please get in touch with Jason Pelligra: Email: jpelligra@tcaconnect.com.
| |
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. | |
|
Click on the image for more details.
**IMPORTANT: To apply the discount, please mention the offer at the time of order placement.**
| |
Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development
| | | | |
