IN THIS ISSUE:
Advertise with TCA
Save the date: TCA Christmas Luncheon
TCA / YCL Event Line Up
Home Depot TCA Appreciation Premier Event
Welcome New Members
TCA Environmental Committee Seminar Series: Building to Net Zero - Infrastructure
TCA 2023/24 Construction Book Advertisers
TCA Free Members' Networking Workshop
YCL 2023 Pub Night Tickets on Sale
Join our Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Committee
CCA / COCA News
TCIC October 2023 Course Line Up
Project of the Month
Advantage Club Partners
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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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SAVE THE DATE: (Friday, December 1, 2023): TCA Annual Christmas Luncheon — Tickets go on Sale Next Week
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The tickets for our annual Christmas luncheon will be available for purchase next week. Along with plenty of amazing sponsorship opportunities. Keep an eye on your email for more updates!
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Upcoming TCA / YCL Events |
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TCA Environmental Committee Seminar Series:
Building to Net Zero - Infrastructure
October 12, 2023 - Zoom
November 1, 2023 - TCA Office
YCL 2023 Pub Night
November 9, 2023 - Early Mercy
TCA Annual Christmas Luncheon
December 1, 2023 - Metro Convention Centre
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Home Depot TCA Appreciation Premier Event: Wednesday, October 4: Only Two Days Away - Hurry and Register Free |
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Please join Home Depot and TCA for an exclusive Premier event filled with networking opportunities. TCA members will receive special discounts and a gift card per member company. Plus, there will be lots of prizes to be won.
Also, Enjoy lunch on us!
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When:
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Time:
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Cost: FREE
Location:
Home Depot Store - Stockyards
2121 St. Clair Avenue West
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For more information please contact, Nazak Ghobadi:
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Welcoming TCA's NEWEST Members
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Irina Construction and Renovation Services Inc.
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Rajacan Developments Inc. |
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Royal Star Exteriors Ltd.
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TCA Environmental Committee Seminar Series: Building to Net Zero - Infrastructure: October 12: Sign up for Free |
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Join us for a free seminar on Building Net Zero Infrastructure hosted by our environmental committee. The event will take place on Thursday, October 12, at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom.
Our incredible panel of experts includes: Kailey Sutton, Partner, McMillan LLP, Lyle Scott, Principal, Footprint, Sarah Petrevan, Vice President, Cement Association of Canada, and Behzad Karimi (P.Eng.) Structural Engineer, Burnco Manufacturing Inc.
Click here to find all the necessary details.
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When: Thursday, October 12, 2023
Where: Online (Zoom)
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Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cost: FREE
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*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO TCA MEMBERS ONLY* |
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TCA's 2023/24 Construction Book is coming Fall |
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Gain maximum exposure for your construction products and services by advertising in our PRINT and ONLINE 2023/24 Construction Book. With over 3500 public and private buyers of construction services, our readership includes architects, engineers, designers, developers, property managers, general contractors, and all TCA member companies.
The 2023/24 Construction book will be published and available in the fall! Advertisers include:
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Only ASI Group Canada designs, engineers, and manufactures fully integrated washroom accessories, partitions, lockers, and visual display products from one source.
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Home Depot PRO is here to help.
We’re here to help find everything you need to safely get back to business.
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Superior Door & Gate Systems Ltd.
Providing professional High Security Fencing, Security Gates, Hydraulic Bollards, and Anti-Terrorist Equipment since 1977.
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The TPH Group, operating across Ontario, provides quality Painting, Drywall and Framing services.
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Flynn is North America’s leading total building envelope contractor:
roofing, cladding, glazing, waterproofing.
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Special Bundle Advertiser
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Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario
We Measure Up. AATO Members bring Professional & Technological skills
and knowledge to meet your building requirements.
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Ontario Panelization has extensive experience in the commercial construction industry.
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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 Free Members' Networking Workshop : November 1, Register for Free Now
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**TCA Members Only!**
Don't miss out on our upcoming Free Members' Networking Workshop on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at our Richmond Hill Office. The session will be led by Greg Dolenc, a seasoned networking expert and Technical Sales Representative at Sika Canada Inc.
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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.
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To rsvp please OR for further details, please contact: Nazak Ghobadi
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YCL 2023 Pub Night: Thursday, November 9 - Limited Amount of Tickets Remaining |
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Hurry up and get your tickets for the 2023 YCL Fall Networking Pub Night event! The event will take place on Thursday, November 9, at Early Mercy, which is located at 540 King St W in downtown Toronto.
It's a fantastic opportunity for young construction professionals to connect with each other, so we encourage you to come out and socialize with old and new friends while having a great time. The tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out!.
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*Please note, recruitment / staffing companies are not eligible to attend this event.*
For more information click here OR please contact, Vishawn Thompson:
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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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What sets Warm Cozy Cozy apart as your insulation and acoustical contractor is that we can inform you about the best materials for each area of your residential or commercial project. Insulation and acoustic products are often misused, or steps are overlooked when installing them. You can count on our knowledgeable team to provide quality solutions and installation! |
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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:
October 2023 (live webinars)
Oct. 3 & 10 | Tuesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Oct. 3 – Dec. 5 | Tuesday | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Oct. 4 & 11 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
New Post Tender Negotiations Best Practices (course outline TBA)
Oct. 5 | Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Oct. 5 & 6 | Thursday & Friday | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Oct. 5 – Dec. 7 | Thursday | 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM EST
Oct. 11 & 12 | Wednesday & Thursday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Oct. 12 | Thursday | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
Oct. 13 | Friday | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Oct. 16, 23 & 30 | Monday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST
Oct. 18 & 19 | Tuesday & Thursday | 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Oct. 18 & 25 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1 & 8 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST
Oct. 19 | Thursday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Oct. 23 & 24 | Monday & Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Oct. 24 – 26 | Tuesday - Thursday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Oct. 24 & 31 | Tuesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Oct. 25 | Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM EST
Oct. 25 & 26 | Wednesday & Thursday | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST
Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Oct. 31, Nov. 1 & 2 | Tuesday - Thursday | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
Oct. 31 & Nov. 2 | Tuesday & Thursday | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
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TCIC Featured Courses Of The Month |
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In-person Class Understanding The Ontario Building Code: An Overview
Heighten your awareness of non-complying construction, reduce project errors and costs, and achieve project deadlines.
This full day seminar will provide you with an overview of the current structure of the Ontario Building Code. It will help you understand essential objectives of the Building Code as it relates to building design and building construction. It will help you identify non-compliant construction in advance and manage the regulatory requirements for building construction.
A seasoned certified Ontario Building Code Official with experience in both construction management and the Ontario Building Code will discuss how your business can enhance its knowledge of the Building Code and relationship with regulatory bodies in today's building construction challenges.
Ontario Building Code (OBC):
- Learn how to navigate the Ontario Building Code (OBC)
- Your responsibility under The Ontario Building Code Act (BCA)
- The powers and duties of building inspectors
- Understand compliance options
- Enhance communication between your business and building authorities/building departments
- Provisions for an early construction start
- Understand the difference between substantial completion certificates and OBC occupancy certificate requirements
Course Topics:
- Principle objectives of building codes
- An overview of the structure of the OBC
- Classification of buildings by major occupancy
- The Ontario Building Code Act (BCA)
- Various roles of building construction stakeholders
- Building permits, other permits and applicable law
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Click here, for more details.
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$85.3M Grandview Kids HQ begins to take shape in Ajax
The new Grandview Kids headquarters project in Durham Region is progressing and construction is well underway.
Once complete, the facility, which offers pediatric and rehabilitation services for children, will consolidate its existing main site in Oshawa and multiple satellite locations under one roof located on 5.06 acres of land donated by the Town of Ajax.
The new building, located at 1461 Harwood Ave., is being delivered using a design-build-finance model and the contract value is $85.3 million. Construction began in September 2022 and substantial completion is expected in early fall 2024.
The new headquarters will include centre-wide therapy services including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech-language pathology, recreation therapy, audiology, infant hearing, blind-low vision and social work. It will also house the Ontario Autism Program; preschool outreach program; school-based rehabilitation; developmental paediatric medical services, including specialized medical clinics; family/caregiver resources and support; and Campbell Children’s School.
In May 2022, Grandview Kids and IO selected the Children First Consortium (CFC) as the preferred proponent to design, build and finance the project. The team includes Amico Design Build Inc., Sacyr Construction S.A (applicant leads); Parkin Architects, H.H. Angus and Associates Limited (design team); Amico Design Build Inc., Sacyr Construction S.A (construction team); and Stonebridge Financial Corporation (financial adviser).
The project is broken up into six phases. Phase one, subgrade, includes grading and earthworks, site servicing connection, installing controlled modulus columns and pouring and finishing the foundation. Phase two is the above ground structure and includes the superstructure and building enclosure. Phase three consists of interior finishes, mechanical electrical and plumbing system installation and information, communication and automation technology system and security installation. Phase four is landscaping and consists of parking, greenspaces, outdoor amenities, playground and garden, woodlot and trail. The furniture, fixtures and equipment make up phase five of the project which includes equipment installation and commissioning. Phase six, commissioning and close-out, consists of commissioning and training, close-out documents and owner manuals and turnover.
One of the challenges encountered was unexpected soil conditions. Engineered solutions had to be provided to overcome these issues. According to the project website, during construction of Grandview Kids, approximately 355,000 litres of water will be removed from the site, which is equivalent to 177,500 two-litre soda bottles. It lowered groundwater levels and allowed for dry and stable excavation. Over 33,000 cubic metres of soil will be transported, tracked and traced, which is equivalent to transporting 45 cargo planes filled with soil. Approximately 4.45 tons of waste will be diverted resulting in less waste going to landfills, which include metals, concrete, gypsum board, cardboard, plastic, wood and general waste. The project has produced over 4,000 hours of work to Ontario labourers supporting the local workforce.
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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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