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Ontario government recognizes Building Safety Month
The Ontario government has declared May as Building Safety Month, recognizing the importance of the province’s building code and the role building officials play in maintaining public health and safety.
Ontario’s building code establishes standards for construction, including requirements for fire safety devices, accessibility, structural sufficiency and water and energy conservation. It is updated regularly to reflect technical advancements, expert research and government priorities.
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Hospital construction deal shuts out thousands of workers: CCA
According to the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), the necessary investment of $2.8 billion to build a new Civic Campus for the Ottawa Hospital will likely cost taxpayers hundreds of millions more and leave a majority of Ottawa-area construction workers ineligible to work on the vital project. An exclusive project labour agreement (PLA) between the hospital and the Unionized Building and Construction Trades of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec prohibits contractors and workers who are not affiliated with these specific unions from bidding on, or even participating in building, the hospital’s new $2.8 billion Civic Campus.
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Sika acquires MBCC; Cinven buys Master Builders Solutions
Sika has completed its acquisition of MBCC Group. To close the transaction and to comply with regulatory requirements, Sika sold MBCC Group’s chemical admixtures assets in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Europe, Australia and New Zealand to international private equity firm Cinven.
In an announcement from Sika, the company says the purchase of MBCC Group strengthens its growth platform by broadening its product and solution offerings in four of five core technologies and seven of its eight target markets.
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WSP acquires Quebec-based building engineering firm LGT Inc.
WSP Global announced the acquisition of LGT Inc. (lgt), a Quebec-based building engineering firm. lgt provides advisory services in the areas of mechanical engineering, electricity, sustainable development, structural and civil engineering. It is also recognized for its cutting-edge expertise involving data centres and critical infrastructure. According to WSP, by joining forces with lgt, WSP is positioning itself as an essential player in the building engineering consulting field in Quebec, as well as in the highly strategic data centre industry.
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Trailblazing women look forward to a new era at Women in Construction Gala
Women from all aspects of construction, from CEOs to those on the tools, shared their stories of success and struggle during the inaugural Women in Construction Gala.
The gala, held recently in Vaughan, Ont., was hosted by the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) and drew over 400 women and allies.
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Ontario contractors appeal to industry to help ‘Stop the Drop’
As more high-rise buildings dot Ontario’s cityscapes, there is heightened need for the construction industry to come together to take proactive action to prevent falling objects.
In advance of Safety Week (May 1st – 5th), the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA), PCL Constructors Canada Inc. (Toronto) and EllisDon are appealing to the construction industry to help ‘Stop the Drop.’
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Acquisition of Aecon’s Ont. roadbuilding arm to expand GIP’s services
Civil infrastructure company, Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. (GIP), has entered an agreement with Aecon Group Inc. to acquire its Aecon Transportation East (ATE) roadbuilding services, aggregates, and other materials supply businesses, and expand its breadth of operations in Ontario.
The $235 million acquisition is focused on maintaining Ontario’s critical civil infrastructure. Headquartered in Toronto, GIP was formed on its acquisition of GFL Infrastructure Group and Coco Paving and their respective affiliates.
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Canada’s Cement and Concrete Industry Launches Action Plan to Net-Zero
The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) – together with its members and partners in the concrete sector – recently released Concrete Zero, an Action Plan to ensure Canada’s cement and concrete industry achieves its carbon emissions reduction goals by making cement net-zero by 2050.
The industry has charted a course towards achieving its goal of 40% emissions reduction by 2030 as part of the Roadmap to Net-Zero Carbon Concrete by 2050 – a unique joint government-industry collaboration.
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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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Parklane designs, manufactures, and installs custom noise-mitigation systems for institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across North America. We’re committed to taking the complexity out of noise control—improving facility performance, and creating spaces where people and businesses can thrive.
That starts with believing noise should never derail a project’s on-time, on-budget completion. We design and implement customized, end-to-end noise and vibration solutions with guaranteed results. That could be for everything from an on-site retrofit to a new-build application. Our approach helps clients reduce costs and guard against potential liability while enabling them to focus on managing and growing their businesses.
Parklane is a proud family business built by great people. From our engineers and system designers to our skilled manufacturing and support professionals, we’re committed to providing the best client service experience possible. We never back away from a project until the job is done. Parklane—Noise control, simplified.
For more information visit: http://parklanemechanical.com
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TCA 2023 Annual Golf Tournament: Dinner Tickets are available for purchase
With the TCA's annual golf tournament quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to purchase your dinner tickets. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to attend a great event, enjoy a delicious meal, network, and much more. Secure your dinner tickets today, and look forward to an unforgettable evening.
Date:
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Location:
Angus Glen Golf Club
10080 Kennedy Road, Markham
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*Golf tickets are officially sold out!*
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Lunch is on us on May 17 & 18 at the Construction Tech Event next week! | |
Want to learn how to stay ahead of the competition? Discover how top-performing companies are unlocking new efficiencies and learn about the CDAP program that offers 15K grant to build a digital transformation plan and a BDC $100K interest-free loan to support the adoption of new technology solutions.
This is an excellent networking opportunity for construction professionals like yourself to connect with industry experts and gain valuable insights on the latest trends in construction tech. The Answer Company, Acumatica’s 2023 Construction Partner of the Year, will be on site alongside Procore Technologies and Acumatica to chat about building the ultimate construction tech stack.
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Seats are running out! Secure your spot now. Click on the image to save your seat today.
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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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Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development
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