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City of Toronto continues improvement of waterfront infrastructure in 2023 budget
The City of Toronto announced recent budget investments to continue to build and improve Toronto’s central waterfront with more than $160 million committed in the 2023 budget. The commitment will be realized, in part, through a multi-year investment in parks and community centres for projects that are underway, near completion or planned over the next five years.
The City’s ongoing efforts and leadership, including collaboration with the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and waterfront partners, have created North America’s largest urban redevelopment program and one of the most extensive waterfront revitalization efforts in the world.
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Only Some Construction Material Costs Easing, Others Elevated and Sticky
In 2021 and continuing into early 2022, construction material costs, with the pandemic in full swing and interest rates effectively zero, shot up on a year-over-year basis like never before (see Graph 1). Contractors were largely caught by surprise and did not feel they could raise their bid prices right away. Individually, they were worried about winning contracts and surviving.
In 2022, an easing in material costs began while, at the same time, bid prices gradually stepped higher. As we move into the Spring of 2023, bid prices on a year-over-year basis, are now considerably higher than material cost increases. In fact, the latter has become negative.
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Construction employment jumps 9.2 per cent as Ontario adds 338,000 jobs in 2022
A new Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) report shows the province gained more than 338,000 jobs last year, ending the strongest two-year period for job growth on record. The annual unemployment rate dropped to 5.6 per cent.
Construction employment rose by 49,300 (or 9.2%). Health care and social assistance, one of the largest sources of employment in Ontario, saw job growth of 34,400 (3.8%) in 2022. Other services recorded a decline in employment of -5,600 (-2.2%) in 2022, marking the third year of persistent job loss. Gains were seen in all age groups and were primarily full-time, private sector positions.
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Canadian Wood Council announces 2023 Wood Design & Building Award winners
The Canadian Wood Council has announced the winning projects of the 39th annual Wood Design & Building Awards program. The influential awards program recognizes and celebrates the outstanding work of architectural professionals around the world who achieve excellence in wood design and construction.
A record of 181 nominations from 25 countries were received by the program this year, with 24 winning projects selected from the impressive field of entries. The creative talent of the participating design teams, and the beauty and versatility the wood structures they have created, are transforming the built environment.
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AI in Construction: Opportunities and Challenges
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we work, communicate and interact with the world around us. As industries across the spectrum continue to explore the uses and implications of this technology, the construction industry is no exception.
AI has the potential to revolutionize construction in many ways, from improving safety to optimizing project timelines. However, there are also potential pitfalls to be aware of when deploying AI in construction.
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Technology vastly changing e-discovery process: WeirFoulds webinar speaker
When managing documents during dispute resolution, it’s important to have a plan and be prepared.
Crystal O’Donnell, CEO and senior counsel with Heuristica Discovery Counsel, explained e-discovery is how to get electronic information, how to deal with it, find the relevant information and produce it to the other side. In the past when paper was used, there was less information and it was easier to deal with, she said. Due to the nature of electronic information, there are now stages. The first stage is identification.
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Retrofitting Canada’s building stock to achieve emissions targets
The Government of Canada recently released its 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Canada’s Next Steps for Clean Air and a Strong Economy, which lays out the many actions being taken to combat climate change. It also outlines what remains to be done to ensure Canada reaches its emissions-reduction target of 40 to 45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, and the path required for the country to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
The plan points to the decarbonization of buildings as being a big piece of the puzzle, particularly since the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by buildings have only increased over the last 20 years as the number of buildings from coast to coast to coast has grown.
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Skilled Trades Ontario seeks subject matter experts for apprenticeship standards
Skilled Trades Ontario is asking subject matter experts to help shape the future of apprenticeship by participating in developing standards and examinations.
This will ensure they continue to meet the needs of industry, apprentices and trades professionals in the province, Skilled Trades Ontario states in a release. The announcement was made at George Brown College in Toronto today.
Standards Industry Advisory Committees will be responsible for providing support to Skilled Trades Ontario as the agency develops or updates standards and examinations which could include reviewing examination content, skill competencies and learning outcomes.
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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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CGI is a mid-sized family-owned GC operating across most construction industry sectors. From our offices in Mississauga, Vancouver, and Victoria, we have been building in all provinces since 1978. We are signatory to the Carpenters and Labourers Unions and have just over 100 employees. Whether the project is Design Build, IPD, Stipulated Sum, Construction Management, or anything in between, we have a dedicated and hardworking team of knowledgeable staff to help with any construction project. We are lucky enough to have an extremely diverse workforce who bring with them a wealth of experience from different countries to benefit projects across Canada.
CGI is one of Canada's first seven General Contractors to receive the Gold Seal Employer accreditation!
For more information visit: www.cgigc.com
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Upcoming Industry events
Ontario’s Construction Act: Managing Disputes and Key Risks in 2023 and Beyond
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In one intensive day, you will engage with a multi-disciplinary faculty of legal and industry experts and decision-makers, to review the evolving legal landscape and give you practical steps that owners, general/major trade contractors, subcontractors and suppliers need to take to satisfy evolving legal obligations, risk and remedies, including prompt payment, dispute avoidance and cost-effective claims management. You will get best practices and a clear understanding of which tactics to use – or avoid – in your projects, along with valuable materials. The program kicks off May 15, 2023. You can learn more about the program here. | |
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TCA Environmental Committee Seminar: Pathway to Sustainability - Building to NetZero
On April 18, during Earth Week, the TCA environmental committee will launch its first seminar in our Pathway to Sustainability series. We will explore what “Building to Net Zero” means to the construction industry in the Greater Toronto Area. With buildings noted as contributing 58% to greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, plans are well underway to take us towards the net zero goals identified by the City of Toronto.
For the full details or to register, click here.
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TCA 28th Annual Members' Day - Wednesday, May 3, 2023
TCA 28th Annual Members' Day Event is on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at our Richmond Hill Head-office. Take advantage of this free event by registering today!
As a member of TCA, you'll have the opportunity to network with key decision-makers, grow your business, and, most importantly, raise awareness about your company's product(s) or service(s).
For the full details or to register, click here.
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TCA 2023 Annual Golf Tournament
Mark your calendar and save the date:
Save The Date:
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Location:
Angus Glen Golf Club
10080 Kennedy Road, Markham
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities Information to be announced soon!
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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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Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development
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