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APRIL IS EARTH MONTH AT TCA
- 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
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ALMOST ONE WEEK AWAY - Hurry & Register Now! Don't Miss Out!!!
YCL President's Panel - What Keeps YOU UP at Night: Wednesday, April 26
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Click here for the full details and to register.
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Global CBRE survey finds environmental and social features impact ‘perceived’ building value
Companies are favouring environmental, social and corporate-governance (ESG) factors more heavily in their decisions on which buildings to lease or buy, with many prioritizing green-building certifications and features that reduce energy consumption or generate renewable energy, according to a new global survey from CBRE.
The survey examined responses collected in Fall 2022 from more than 500 commercial real estate professionals worldwide. Overall, more than two thirds of respondents said their companies’ focus on ESG intensified in 2022 and the primary ESG consideration for real estate is to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Experts examine Toronto fundamentals as crane count rises
Toronto is again tops in North America in the latest Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Crane Index but with headwinds continuing to buffet the construction sector in Ontario, the question emerges: how long will it last?
The Q1 count of construction cranes in the skies of 14 North American cities revealed Toronto’s biannual dominance in the count continues. RLB reported April 10 that the Toronto skyline had 238 cranes, far surpassing Seattle, which has 51 cranes, Los Angeles, with 47, and Denver, 36.
Toronto also led the pack by a large margin in Q3 2022 with 230 cranes and there were 252 counted in Q1 2022.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Toronto takes steps to reduce traffic congestion during Ontario Line construction
The City of Toronto announced it is taking steps to balance critical transit construction with the needs of people and businesses who use Toronto’s roads.
To prepare for Metrolinx’s construction of an Ontario Line connection to the TTC’s Queen Station beginning this spring, the City is working closely with Metrolinx, contractors and the TTC to ensure that traffic congestion and construction impacts are reduced as much as possible by holistically reviewing capital construction plans, upcoming road restrictions and accessibility around all construction zones downtown.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Expected green regulations may impact builder capacity, says RESCON
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is expressing concerns about the provincial government’s apparent rush to implement new green building standards for construction at the same time it is proposing to build 1.5 million new homes by 2031.
The province is in the process of setting up meetings to begin developing a new province-wide approach for interested municipalities and other stakeholders to transition to certain green building standards into the Ontario Building Code (OBC).
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Ontario advancing contracts for Ontario Line subway
The Government of Ontario announced an investment of $7.5 million to help build a state-of-the-art Innovation Arena at the University of Waterloo. The new $35 million facility will be a hub for innovation in Ontario’s life sciences sector in Kitchener and Waterloo, supporting the development of new health technology and the commercialization of intellectual property and encouraging investment and job creation.
The University of Waterloo and the City of Kitchener are partnering to build the new 90,000 square-foot Innovation Arena. The facility will include a health-tech incubator and a small business centre with a shared wet lab for local entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Architects Want to Print the Buildings of the Future
For centuries, wood, masonry, and concrete formed the basis for most structures on Earth.
In the 1880s, the adoption of the steel frame changed architecture forever. Steel allowed architects to design taller buildings with larger windows, giving rise to the skyscrapers that define city skylines today.
Since the industrial revolution, construction materials have been largely confined to a range of mass-produced elements. From steel beams to plywood panels, this standardized kit of parts has informed the design and construction of buildings for over 150 years.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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McMaster University to install geothermal system for sustainable energy
McMaster University is implementing a geothermal system to heat its new campus greenhouse, which is currently being constructed near the Life Sciences Building.
This will be the first building on campus to utilize this sustainable system to fully heat and cool itself. It will also be the second geothermal system on campus, following the one in the Gerald Hatch Centre that supports clean energy research.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Rogers Centre renovations unveiled in largest project since it opened in 1989
The Toronto Blue Jays officially unveiled the completed first phase of Rogers Centre renovations, featuring a brand-new outfield district with a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 6.
It’s the largest-scale infrastructure project since Rogers Centre opened in 1989. The Blue Jays began the first phase of renovation construction on Oct. 14, 2022, with PCL Construction. The structural demolition took 35 days and approximately 21,000 worker hours, with the new build beginning on Nov. 14, 2022.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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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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Upcoming Industry events
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LOC Webinar Registration - Build Your Safety Culture: April 25, 2023 | | |
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Building Your Safety Culture - How safety culture impacts workplace safety performance and how the S-CAT survey will help your safety program
Register now for this presentation which will include:
- CPOs focus on Safety Culture
- How your safety culture impacts workplace safety performance
- How the S-CAT survey will help your safety program
- How LOC will support implementing the program
REGISTER ONLINE 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).
**To exhibit, sign up before the April 20 deadline!**
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TCA 2023 Annual Golf Tournament Tickets are SOLD OUT!
Dinner tickets are sponsorship opportunities are still available!
Date:
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Location:
Angus Glen Golf Club
10080 Kennedy Road, Markham
Click here for the full details.
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Join us for The Construction Tech Lunch and Learn on May 17 & 18 in Toronto! | |
Don't miss out on the must-attend event of the year! Discover how top-performing companies are unlocking new efficiencies and staying ahead of the competition.
This is an opportunity to network with construction professionals and gain valuable insights on cutting-edge technology and the latest trends. The Answer Company, Acumatica’s 2023 Construction Partner of the Year, will be on-site with Procore Technologies to chat about building the ultimate construction tech stack.
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This is a limited-space event, so don’t wait to RSVP. Click on the image to save your seat now. | |
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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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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Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development
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