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Construction payroll employment rises in February
Apart from a small dip in January, payroll employment in the construction sector has been on a roll since last September, growing by an additional 10,400 in February, reports Statistics Canada. February’s 0.9 per cent increase in the sector contributed to the 62,500 additional payroll employees across all industries in Canada for the month in the Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours.
Overall cumulative gains across all sectors between September 2022 and February 2023 are sitting at 342,200, a rise of almost two per cent.
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JLL outlook outlines if the construction sector is on the road to normalcy
In its first combined United States/Canada construction outlook report, global real estate and investment management specialist JLL is predicting a return to normalcy for the construction sector after the turmoil caused by COVID-19, rising material prices and constricted supply chains. The reasons include a “prolonged decline” in building material prices in the latter part of 2022, the easing of supply chain issues for some categories, and the end of the few remaining global COVID control measures.
However, while the construction industry is exceptionally busy, it’s also fraught with cautious action in anticipation of a downturn and economic indicators point to broader uncertainty.
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Sustainability an integral part of construction and renovation at McGill
If you walk by the Donald E. Armstrong Building, on McTavish Street, you’ll notice a plaque – recently installed – that officially attests to the LEED Silver certification the building was granted. The LEED certification follows the extensive renovation the former home of the McGill bookstore underwent in 2017. The building was transformed to host the Desautels Faculty of Management’s master’s programs and provide the faculty an additional 48,666 square feet.
Throughout the transformation, efforts were made to significantly reduce the environmental impact of the project, primarily by renovating and, thus, reusing the existing building.
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Construction passwords easy to crack
Passwords used by workers to secure business accounts in the construction and manufacturing sectors tend to be weak, according to new research by NordPass that looked at employees working for some of the world’s richest companies. While cybersecurity experts repeatedly urge businesses to take better care of corporate accounts, passwords such as “123456,” “password,” and “aaron431” still make it to the top of the construction and manufacturing industry’s list, says the password management company.
According to the study, the passwords “password” and “123456,” which shared the top two spots in last year’s list of the world’s most common passwords, continue their popularity.
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Report recommends actions for Toronto to move three shovel ready sites forward
A report being considered by the City of Toronto’s planning and housing committee Apr 27 recommends actions for all levels of government to build over 16,000 homes, including 12,000 purpose-built rental units with about 5,500 being affordable rental homes.
If approved by committee and council, recommendations would ensure construction begins on three sites this year, creating a minimum of 1,949 affordable and rental units:
Bloor-Kipling Block 1
50 Wilson Heights Blvd.
140 Merton St.
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Bird’s Industrial Maintenance, Repair and Operations Team Awarded $300M in MSA’s
Bird Construction Inc. recently announced that it has been awarded $300 million in new work through master service agreements (“MSA”). The awarded work includes a new seven-year MSA for multi-disciplined bundled services across a client’s maintenance, turnarounds and sustaining capital programs. It also includes a contract extension and added services and scope on existing MSAs ranging from three to five years.
“Bird, through our wholly-owned Stuart Olson subsidiary, is a tier-one industrial maintenance, repair, and operations (“MRO”) services organization.
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Minto Communities unveils first net-zero home in Markham
Minto Communities GTA recently unveiled the first net-zero home in Markham’s Union Village master-planned community, a first in Markham and Minto Communities’ first in the GTA.
An official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the home April 21 marked its successful certification by the Canadian Home Builder’s Association (CHBA).
The home was developed in partnership with Metropia.
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2023 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices now available
The American Concrete Institute has released the 2023 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices.
The ACI Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, materials, and repair, with over 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices – including all guides, reports, and education publications.
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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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Northeastern University in Toronto is part of a global university system which includes 13 campuses across Canada, the United States, and the UK. Northeastern emphasizes the value of experiential learning at all levels of study and focuses on helping students to master the data, technology, and human literacies that are crucial parts of the evolving workplace.
The Toronto campus delivers graduate programs in a flexible and experiential format focused on in-demand fields and customized to Ontario’s economic development priorities, including the construction industry. Our Master of Science in Project Management program offers students a concentration in Construction Management allowing them to develop an agile knowledge base aligned with the needs of a changing industry.
Northeastern University in Toronto also partners with Toronto’s corporate, tech, and research communities to attract, retain, and invest in Canadian talent.
Learn more - www. toronto.northeastern.edu
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TCA 28th Annual Members' Day is tomorrow (Wednesday) May 3
TCA 28th Annual Members' Day Event is tomorrow (Wednesday), May 3, at our Richmond Hill Head-office, and we cannot wait to host you!
We will start the day with an industry forum with three experts discussing Procurement Risks and Solutions. There will also be a mini-showcase with member companies displaying products and services. Attendees can network and win $500.00 in cash.
For the full details or to register, click here.
*The Exhibitor space is now full!*
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Become a Sponsor of TCA 2023 Annual Golf Tournament
We have many fantastic sponsorship opportunities for our Annual Golf Tournament and dinner tickets available for purchase. Click here for the full details.
Date:
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Location:
Angus Glen Golf Club
10080 Kennedy Road, Markham
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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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**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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