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YCL 2024 Ping Pong Tournament: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - Tickets are on sale now - HURRY and save with our early bird pricing | |
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Get ready for a smashing event at SPiN Toronto as the Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Committee hosts its annual Ping Pong Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2024! Grab your tickets today and take advantage of our early bird pricing ends!
Come out and experience an unforgettable evening filled with exciting ping-pong matches, fantastic networking opportunities, delicious appetizers, and more!
REGISTER NOW also, Don't miss out on our unique sponsorship opportunities – check them out here:
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Women’s growing role in construction needs better support: CAWIC
In recognition of Women in Construction Week, the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) is sharing new details that point to the need to create an inclusive and diversified construction industry in an effort for it to thrive and grow. The findings are based on new research that delves into Canadians’ views on the construction industry.
According to the findings of the research conducted online by CAWIC with 1,500 members of the Angus Reid Forum:
Click here, to read the full news article.
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TCA women’s panel probes keys to success
Tenacity. Perseverance. Opportunism. Hard work.
There is no single path to success in the real estate and construction sectors, four female panellists asserted during a recent Women in Construction Week presentation, but rather diverse skill sets and smarts aligned in the pursuit of excellence.
The March 6 event was hosted by the Young Construction Leaders committee of the Toronto Construction Association.
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Ontario breaks ground on $1.6-billion expansion at CAMH
Ontario Premier Doug Ford attended a ground-breaking ceremony on Friday and announced $1.6 billion for the design and construction of two new buildings at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto.
The new Secure Care and Recovery Building will provide a safe haven where some of the hospital’s most vulnerable patients can recover with dignity.
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) awarded the project to PCL Partnerships to design, build and finance the CAMH Phase 1D Redevelopment project.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Changes needed to align immigration to labour needs
Changes are needed to Canada’s immigration system to ensure the construction sector can respond to growth, and deliver on key public-policy priorities, such as building new housing and greening infrastructure, says BuildForce Canada in its Immigration Report Update.
The publication, developed with input from an industry steering committee consisting of representatives from Canada’s Building Trades Unions, the Canadian Construction Association, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, Merit Canada, and the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada, examines the current state of immigration policies at the national level and across Canada’s provinces and territories.
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Toronto receives $25M in federal funding for new Lawrence Heights centre
The Government of Canada committed to providing $25 million to the City of Toronto towards the new Lawrence Heights Community Recreation & Child Care Centre – one of the City’s largest community and recreation centres at 72,000 square feet and serving more than 48,000 residents.
The new facility is part of TCHC’s Lawrence Heights Revitalization project, which includes replacing 1,208 TCHC units, building more than 4,000 new market units, along with new parks, retail space and roads connecting Lawrence Heights to the surrounding community.
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McNaughton, Ontario’s former ‘Minister of Construction,’ wins COCA’s Hard Hat Award
Ontario’s former minister of labour, immigration, training and skills development Monte McNaughton has moved on to pursue a career in the private sector but he remembers his time in politics fondly, especially the relationships he built with the construction industry.
“One of the biggest compliments that I received in government, and I really did wear it as a patch of honour, from time to time, I wouldn’t be introduced as the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, sometimes I was introduced as Ontario’s Minister of Construction,” said McNaughton.
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Trade workers losing thousands to traffic
Based on just over an hour of driving each day, the average tradesperson in Canada will spend more than $8,000 travelling to work and jobsites. For those who travel longer distances between jobs, that cost could be much higher, reports Zego, a commercial motor insurance company founded in the U.K. that specializes in van insurance. The company conducted a poll of tradespeople to determine the average commute time for 10 high-demand trades in several countries around the world.
In Canada, they found that a 10-minute delay each day for traffic could add an average of more than $1,200 to driving costs.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Navigating Green Building Certifications and Surety Bonds in Construction Projects
There are complexities and risks associated with green building certifications, specifically LEED and their impact on surety bonds in construction projects. It outlines that contractors must possess deep knowledge and experience in sustainable construction practices, including sourcing local materials, specific handling, construction techniques, waste management, and recycling, to meet the stringent standards set forth by certification bodies like the USGBC and the CAGBC. These requirements add layers of complexity to projects, elevating the risk profile for contractors and necessitating a more intricate approach to risk management and claims response from surety companies.
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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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Advertise in Our Weekly Bulletin
Advertise your products and service in TCA's Weekly E-Connect bulletin. This email blast is sent to the members on Tuesday morning of each week. Please visit our website, or contact Vishawn Thompson for details.
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TCA Members' FREE Networking Workshop returns in person on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with your industry peers and continue to grow your business. Click here to RSVP and for the full details.
**Please note that this is a members only event.**
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SAVE THE DATE
TCA Members' Day: May 1, 2024 - More details coming soon
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**Please note that this is a members only event.** | |
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TCA's 29th Annual Members' Day will take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the TCA Head Office.
This event provides an exclusive platform to showcase your products/services and offers an excellent opportunity to reconnect and forge new relationships with fellow industry professionals.
Stay tuned for the complete event details. Don't miss out on this valuable networking opportunity!
For more information, please contact: Nazak Ghobadi l 416-499-4000, x4106.
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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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**IMPORTANT: To apply the discount, please mention the offer at the time of order placement.**
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