MTO has developed a mandatory refresher course for Contract Administration Consulting staff who have successfully completed the T-131 training previously. This one-day refresher course has been developed in response to the changes to the Construction Act October 2019.
Attending and completing this course by June 30, 2020 is mandatory to maintain previously obtained qualification to act as a Project Manager or Contract Administrator on ministry Capital Construction Contracts.
The cost to attend is $160 payable in advance by credit card, only.
Please direct all inquires to the Division Services Office at [email protected].
Dillon announces new CEO
Dillon Consulting Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Hanlon as CEO of Dillon Consulting Inc. and Dillon Consulting Limited effective March 1, 2020.
After 40 years at TMP, John Lowden has decided to hang up his slide rule and retire. John has been an instrumental member of the team for a long time. He worked at offices in Calgary, Toronto and London and on projects in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Phoenix, Florida, and Bermuda. During retirement, John is looking forward to travelling with his wife and spending time with his family including his grandchildren.
Urban Infrastructure Trade Mission
February 10-14 | Mumbai / Bangalore
The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade invites Ontario companies to participate in an Urban Infrastructure Trade Mission to India.
The trade mission will consist of B2B meetings, site visits/corporate calls, a three-day conference and networking opportunities in Mumbai and Bangalore, followed by participation at Municipalika 2020. Delegates will have their own kiosk in the Ontario/Canada pavilion and meet with Indian business contacts.
How to Change the World: An exciting learning experience for early-career stage engineering, business and policy professionals
February 19-21 | Toronto
OSPE presents HTCTW, a 2.5 day learning experience designed for early career-stage engineering, business and policy professionals. This course will challenge individuals to develop solutions to real-world issues, based on UN Sustainable Development Goals. Delegates will be grouped into teams, and each team will develop workable solutions to global challenges by the end of the course.
Construction Liens Under Ontario's New Construction Act: Strategies for Navigating the New Regime
February 20 | In-person Toronto / Webcast
Developed for industry professionals and their advisors, this one-day intensive OsgoodePD program will give you a crucial overview of the new liens regime in Ontario along with practical strategies and tactics that you can immediately put to use when navigating your next lien matter.
On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I would like to thank Ehren Cory for his outstanding service to the people of Ontario as the CEO of Infrastructure Ontario over the past three years.
Toronto slams proposed change to building inspections
thestar.com
Toronto is warning the Ford government of a possible legal challenge if developers are allowed to start hiring and paying their own building inspectors.
Niagara municipalities receive $9.6-million infrastructure funding from Ontario
niagarathisweek.com
The future of Niagara’s infrastructure is moving forward with $9.6 million in funding allocated through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF).
As the first convention leading into a new decade, the Ontario Road Builders’ Association’s (ORBA) 93rd annual convention and AGM will focus on Staying Ahead of the Curve.