IN THIS ISSUE:

Advertise with TCA
TCA 155th AGM & Best of the Best Awards Presentation recap
TCA / YCL Event Line Up
Welcome New Members
TCA Annual Ski Day recap
YCL Ping Pong Tournament Registration
TCA Members' Networking Workshop
TCA's 28th Annual Members' Day
TCA and Family Services of Peel Partnership
Join our Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Committee
CCA / COCA News
TCIC March 2023 Course Line Up
Project of the Month
Advantage Club Partners
March 2023
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ANNOUNCING TCA's NEW REFERRAL PROGRAM

Refer a company to TCA and when when they join your company will automatically receive a $100 credit towards your next annual membership renewal.

(Please note the company you refer must be paid in full for the credit to be applied.)
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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.  
TCA's 155th Annual AGM & "Best of the Best" Awards Presentation: Recap with Keynote Honourable Kinga Surma
The Toronto Construction Association (TCA) held its 155th annual general meeting and presentation of the "Best of the Best" awards at the Richmond Hill Country Club on Thursday, February 21, 2023.

The meeting opened with TCA's president and CEO, John Mollenhauer, who introduced the Honourable Kinga Surma, MPP, Etobicoke Centre, as the keynote speaker.

After the minister's keynote address, John took to the podium. During his speech, he told members, "now is not the time to take on more risk in construction." He shared that Ontario will continue to see growth, but if construction buyers wait for prices to fall, they may be disappointed. Read full article in the Daily Commercial News.

As part of the event, members were given an overview of the association's finances for 2022, followed by the "Best of the Best" awards ceremony to recognize companies whose projects achieved outstanding results and significantly contributed to the industry.

We thank the Honourable Kinga Surma, MPP, for joining us and being this year's keynote speaker.

Thank you to all who participated and helped make our annual general meeting a success!
Congratulations to the 2022 TCA Best of the Best Award Winners
The 2022 Best of the Best Awards were announced in the following categories:
  • Donald P. Giffin, Sr. Construction Industry Achievement Award
  • Sean P. McKenna Young Construction Award
  • Chancellor's Award of Excellence (TCIC)
  • Project Achievement Awards (Small, Medium & Large Projects)
  • Trade Contractor Award
  • Outstanding Safety Culture Award
  • Innovation Award
  • Community Leader Award
  • Green Building Culture Award
Donald P. Giffin, Sr. Construction Industry Achievement Award
This year, the Donald P. Giffin, Sr. Construction Industry Achievement Award was presented to Craig T. Lesurf, President, Gillam Group Inc., for his leadership and extraordinary contribution to the construction industry.
Best of the Best Sean P. McKenna YCL Leadership Award
Best of the Best Distinguished Volunteer
Best of the Best Large Project Achievement Award 
Best of the Best Medium Sized Project Achievement Award 
Best of the Best Small Sized Project Achievement Award 
Best of the Best Trade Contractor Award
Best of the Best Outstanding Safety Culture Award
Best of the Best Innovation Award 
Best of the Best Community Leader Award
Best of the Best Green Building Culture Award

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Upcoming TCA / YCL Events

YCL 2023 Ping Pong Tournament
March 23, 2023 - SPiN Toronto
Contact: Vishawn Thompson 416-499-4000, x4189


Members Networking Workshop
March 28, 2023 - TCA Office
Contact: Nazak Ghobadi 416-499-4000, x4106

TCA Members' Day
May 3, 2023 - TCA Office
Contact: Nazak Ghobadi 416-499-4000, x4106

TCA Annual Golf Tournament
May 11, 2023 - Angus Glen Golf Club
Contact: Jason Pelligra  416-499-4000, x4104
Welcoming TCA's NEWEST Members
TCA Annual Ski Day recap
It was yet another record-breaking TCA Ski Day in 2023. Two hundred people gathered on February 9 at Craigleith Ski Club to participate in an incredible event.

Despite the unfavorable weather conditions, the ski lodge was hopping like never before. There was no shortage of laughter, smiles, and stories for those who braved the wet weather.
 
Again, thank our sponsors who helped make the event special: Priestly Demolition, York1, and Clane Restoration Inc.
 
This event is consistently getting bigger every year, and we look forward to adding to that trend in 2024. See you then.
Thank you to our Sponsors
YCL Ping Pong Tournament at SPiN Toronto - Thursday, March 23, 2023: Early Bird Registration Now Open
The Annual YCL Ping Pong Tournament will be held at SPiN Toronto on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Early bird registration is now open!

We invite you to participate in this must-attend event as the YCL Committee hosts over 250 young construction professionals as they meet, play ping pong, network, enjoy delicious appetizers, and win prizes.

Sign up now, and don't miss out!

PLATINUM/GOLD SPONSORSHIP! (available until March 15, 2023)

For more information, click here or please contact Vishawn Thompson:
Phone: 416-499-4000, x4185 | Email: vthompson@tcaconnect.com
TCA Members' Networking Workshop: March 28, 2023 — RSVP Now for Free
*TCA Members Only*

We invite you to RSVP and join us for the next upcoming workshop on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at our Richmond Hill Office Location. 

This unique networking opportunity offers an excellent opportunity to meet your industry peers and build professional relationships. Greg Dolenc, Technical Sales Representative at Sika Canada Inc, will facilitate our session.
TCA's Virtual Members' Networking Workshop aims to help you:
  • Apply effective networking skills that help build and grow your business relations.
  • Develop effective self-introduction and networking plans.
  • Network with our sponsors and attend virtual networking sessions.
For further details, click here, Or contact Nazak Ghobadi to RSVP Now:
Email: nghobadi@tcaconnect.com | Phone: 416-499-4000, x4106
Registration Opening Soon! Save the date: TCA 28th Annual Members' Day: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Mark your calendar!

TCA's 28th Annual Members' Day is Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the TCA Head Office. 

Members Day offers an exclusive opportunity to showcase product(s) / service(s) and a chance to reconnect and build new relationships with other industry professionals. 

When: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: TCA Office, 70 Leek Crescent, Richmond Hill 

Stay tuned for the full details.

For more information, please contact: Nazak Ghobadi l 416-499-4000, x4106.
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!
Click on the image for more information, or email us at teammembership@tcaconnect.com.
Join our Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Club
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.

To learn more about YCL and how you can get involved, click here.
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**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
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2022 Year in Review
We are proud to share with you COCA's 2022 Year in Review.

There are two versions of the magazine. 

  • The magazine and recommended view show the Year in Review in its intended form. 
  • The single-page view is best if you are reading on a mobile device.
Member Benefit: Virtual Commissioning of Stat Decs
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:

  • 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.
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.
 
Highlights from COCA's monthly newsletter include:
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; 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+. 

To view CCA's Plus+ newsletter, please click here. 
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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.
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
TCIC is pleased to offer you the following courses, seminars and workshops taught by senior industry professionals:  


March 2023 (live webinars)

Mar. 1 & 2 | Wednesday & Thursday | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Mar. 8 & 9 | Wednesday & Thursday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM EST

Mar. 8 & 9 | Wednesday & Thursday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Mar. 8 & 15 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Mar. 8 & 15 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Mar. 8, 15 & 22 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Mar. 10 | Friday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Mar. 14 & 15 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST

Mar 15, 22 & 29 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST

Mar. 16 | Thursday | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST

Mar. 17 | Friday | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Mar. 20 – Apr. 14

Mar. 21 – 23 | Tuesday - Thursday | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST

Mar. 21, 23, 28 & 30 | Tuesday & Thursday | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM EST

Mar. 22 & 29 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Mar. 22, 29 & Apr. 5 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Mar 23 – April 13 | Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Mar. 24 | Friday | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Mar. 29 | Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM EST

Mar. 29 & 30 | Wednesday & Thursday | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST

Mar. 29 & Apr. 5 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Mar. 29, 30, Apr. 5 & 6 | Wednesday & Thursday | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Mar. 30 | Thursday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST

Mar. 30 & 31 | Thursday & Friday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST


For TCIC inquiries, please contact: 
Faith Chen, Manager, Professional Development
416-847-9162
TCIC Featured Courses Of The Month
In-person Class: Interactive Pull Planning Workshop
(Lean Construction – a Last Planner™ Simulation)

Workshop Overview

The Last Planner™ System is designed to increase productivity and accountability through collaboratively managing workflow on a project. Get a simple hands-on introduction to a Last Planner™ experience with the Villego™ Last Planner™ Simulation. This workshop demonstrates the value of collaborative planning and project execution using the principles of the Last Planner™ System so that users truly understand how to bring the Last Planner™ System to life in a construction setting.

Topics Covered

  • Experience a simulation build using traditional push planning
  • Parade of Trades™ simulation showing the impact of variation
  • Orientation to the Last Planner™ System
  • Experience a collaborative pull planning session
  • Experience a simulation build using Lean Pull Planning
Click here, for more details.
Project Bid Opportunities
$120M Hydro One tunnel construction years in the making
 
After years of designing and planning, Hydro One’s Celtic Tiger Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) was recently lowered into the ground, launching construction on a new underground tunnel that is expected to provide reliable electricity supply in downtown Toronto.
 
While construction activity on the $120 million infrastructure renewal project began in 2022, early engineering work began in 2018 and the environmental assessment was completed in 2020. Hydro One is working with the City of Toronto and Toronto Hydro to co-ordinate construction needs and the use of the tunnel boring machine as well as to minimize disruptions to residents and businesses.
 
The new tunnel, which will be about 2.5 kilometres long and located 85 feet below ground, will house new high voltage electrical cables to replace older ones that have served Toronto’s downtown core since the 1950s. Hydro One is investing approximately $120 million dollars in this infrastructure renewal project in the downtown core to ensure the company can continue to provide clean and reliable energy to some of Toronto’s most critical institutions, including Hospital Row, City Hall and the Financial District.
 
The tunnel boring is expected to be completed by early 2024 and the installation of the new cables is expected to be completed by 2026. Hydro One says the project will provide energy to “Hospital Row,” city hall and the financial district. It will run between Esplanade TS and Terauley TS which goes from The Esplanade and Lower Sherbourne Street to Bay and Dundas streets.
 
Owner: Hydro One
Value: $120M
TCA Advantage Club
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
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.  
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 email: info@tcaconnect.com.
We're here to help... please contact us:
TORONTO CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
70 Leek Crescent
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1
Telephone: (416) 499-4000
 Fax: (416) 499-8752
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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!