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$112 million permit for Warden Station Redevelopment largest of $1.14 billion in January Toronto permits
Toronto recorded building permits valued at $1,133,688,984 in January.
Here is a summary of the five largest permits
$112 million – 701 Warden Ave.
The Warden Station Redevelopment is the largest permit issued in January. The two-storey transit station at the corner of Warden Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East, has been designed by WSP and Strasman Architects Inc. for theToronto Transit Commission. EllisDon is the general contractor.
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Commercial real estate outlook steady, says Morguard
The Canadian commercial real estate sector garnered a steady level of interest overall amid economic uncertainties during the fourth quarter of 2023, reports real estate and property management firm Morguard in the company’s 2023 Economic Outlook and Market Fundamentals Fourth Quarter Update.
According to the report, multi-suite residential rental, industrial and retail properties exhibited continued strength and resilience and positive performance momentum. The company says that easing inflation and interest rate pressures will play a role in both the industry and overall economic growth in 2024.
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Contract awarded for Eglinton Crosstown West advance tunnel 2 project
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have awarded a fixed-price contract of $255 million to STRABAG Inc. to design, build and finance the second underground segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, which includes a 500-metre tunnel from east of Jane Street to Mount Dennis Station.
The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Advance Tunnel 2 project underwent an open, fair and competitive procurement process overseen by a third-party fairness advisor. STRABAG Inc.
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Ontario challenges U.S. softwood lumber duties, calls for immediate removal
In a recent statement, the Ontario government expressed firm opposition to the current decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to impose higher duties on Canadian softwood lumber exports.
Graydon Smith, minister of natural resources and forestry, and Vic Fedeli, minister of economic development, job creation, and trade, jointly released the statement, in which the Ontario government is urgently calling for the immediate removal of these duties, citing their detrimental impact on the province’s crucial forest sector.
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Black leaders in construction industry paved the way: Campbell
As part of Black History Month, a celebration of the contributions of Black Canadians in the legislature, construction and other sectors was held at Queen’s Park in Toronto Feb. 21.
Sponsored by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America in collaboration with the International Union of Painters and the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, the evening featured exhibits, art, live performances and traditional food.
Chris Campbell, director of equity, diversity, and inclusion at the Carpenters’ Regional Council, said the first Black officials in the Ontario legislature paved the way for Black leaders in other industries such as construction.
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Ontario announces changes to environmental assessment approval process
The Government of Ontario announced plans to streamline and simplify the 50-year-old environmental assessment (EA) process to make it easier and faster to build infrastructure.
After several months of consultations, one of the changes to the EA process is moving to a project list approach, which will list the types of infrastructure projects that still require the highest level of environmental assessment such as large landfills and electricity generation facilities. The project list approach is a shift from the previous focus on project proponents to what the project is and its potential for environmental effects.
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The Construction Industry Outlook for 2024
With another year closed, 2024 is stretched out before us like a blank canvas. For construction businesses, there is plenty of potential for growth and success, though they’ll likely be plagued with some of the same issues they’ve dealt with for years. Challenges like cost overruns, acquiring skilled staff, and knowing where your job costs are at have generally been expected in the last few years. So what can the construction industry expect from 2024? Let’s take a look into what’s on the horizon in this 2024 construction outlook.
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PCL awarded $1.33B contract for CAMH Phase 1D redevelopment
A fixed-price contract of $1.33 billion has been awarded to PCL Partnerships by Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to design, build and finance the CAMH Phase 1D Redevelopment project.
The PCL Partnerships team includes PCL Constructors Canada Inc. as applicant lead and construction team; Diamond Schmitt Architects and Architectural Resources (design team); and TD Securities (financial adviser).
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TCA Member Spotlight
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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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Maple Reinders is a forward-thinking construction firm specializing in industrial, commercial, institutional and residential facilities, municipal infrastructure and large scale civil/environmental projects. With offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Mississauga, and Cambridge, Maple Reinders offers construction service solutions tailored to its clients across Canada. As one of Canada’s largest private operators of municipal infrastructure through our AIM and MFM subsidiaries, Maple Reinders also offers long term facilities operation services. Maple Reinders is a leader in sustainable building, bringing several ‘firsts’ to Canada, including the use of innovative Bubbledeck technology on a commercial structure. Maple Reinders has significant experience in organic waste management facilities, including anaerobic digestion composting facilities, and specializes in pioneering wastewater treatment solutions. Maple has been recognized by numerous industry awards for sustainable building solutions, and is LEED certified. Maple Reinders is a family and employee-owned Canadian company and has been in business for over 56 years.
For more information visit http://www.maple.ca.
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TCA 41st Annual Ski Day - February 29, 2024
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Sign up today and join us for our 41st annual Ski Day event at the Craigleith Ski Club in Collingwood on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
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CSC Toronto Chapter BUILDING EXPO 2024: February 28th | | |
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Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) Toronto Chapter is looking forward to hosting you at the 46th CSC Toronto Chapter Building Expo.
A day long event with a Keynote luncheon, educative seminars, table top tradeshow and lots of networking opportunities.
To register for the Expo, please click here.
Luncheon Registrations are now open!
For additional information or inquiries, please do not hesitate to visit the website.
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YCL Women in Construction Panel: March 6, 2024 - SOLD OUT
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TCA's Young Construction Leaders presents a Women's Day panel discussion on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at HOK (400 University Avenue, Suite 2200, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1S5) from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.
Get ready to be; inspired and enlightened!
This event is officially sold out! Thank you to everyone who secured their spot.
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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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