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- Upcoming TCA Events
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YCL x Gensler - Women in Leadership event - REGISTER NOW
October 23, 2024
YCL Pub Night Event - (SAVE THE DATE) November 14, 2024
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Project Opportunities
With a TCA membership, companies gain access to endless project opportunities at the municipal, provincial and national scale, as well as support services to help land the project. We offer an electronic plans room service through the ConstructConnect Project Intelligence (CCPI) platform complete with staff and technical support giving you round-the-clock project access. .
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Ontario invests $26M to build new skilled trades training centre in Vaughan
The Government of Ontario announced an investment over $26 million to build a new training centre at LiUNA 183’s skilled trades training campus in Vaughan.
This investment comes from the province’s new $224 million Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream, which was announced by Premier Doug Ford in June 2023 and which will support the training of more than one million workers across Ontario.
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Labour shortage in construction among obstacles facing Ottawa's housing plan: report
A new report by Desjardins warns Ottawa’s efforts to kickstart new housing supply likely won’t be enough to meet “optimistic” targets due to regulatory hurdles and constraints on labour, materials and financing.
The report, released by economists Marc Desormeaux, Kari Norman and Randall Bartlett, highlighted the ongoing labour shortage in the construction industry as the “primary constraint” holding back new housing starts.
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Canada’s construction industry unveils critical report on climate resilience
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) released a pivotal report emphasizing the urgent need for increased investment and stronger policies to protect Canadians and their critical infrastructure from the increasing threats of climate change.
The report, titled Climate resilience in construction: Building for a sustainable future, stresses the importance of building resilient infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather events, protect lives, and support community well-being.
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PCL makes several key promotions in leadership update
PCL Construction issued a number of recent personnel announcements as the company filled key leadership positions across the country.
Geoff Howe has been promoted to senior vice-president and district manager for the contractor’s Toronto office, assuming overall responsibilities for PCL’s operations in the Greater Toronto Area and southwestern Ontario. He joins Monique Buckberger and Myke Badry, who continue in their vice-president and district manager roles on Toronto’s three-person management team.
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Toronto contractors call for improved construction practices to improve traffic
The Toronto and Area Road Builders Association (TARBA), the Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association (GTSWCA) and the Heavy Construction Association of Toronto (HCAT)—whose members collectively are responsible for 75 per cent of the City of Toronto’s total construction capital spend—are calling on the City of Toronto to improve procurement practices to accelerate project timelines, mitigate traffic congestion, and reduce overall costs.
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Passive House Canada secures grant to accelerate high-performance building standards
Passive House Canada has been awarded a grant of $1.6 million over three years from Natural Resources Canada’s Codes Acceleration Fund to support the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs for building officials and airtightness field testers and designers, as well as a technical assistance program for component manufacturers.
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Canada’s Building Permits Surge 22.1% in July: Multi-Unit and Industrial Growth Lead the Way
In July, Canada experienced a significant boost in the construction sector, as the total value of building permits jumped by 22.1%, reaching $12.4 billion according to Statistics Canada. This surge marks a strong rebound following two months of declines and reflects growth across both the residential and non-residential sectors. On a constant dollar basis, the value of building permits increased by 22.9% compared to the previous month, showcasing a robust recovery in the construction industry.
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Trent University building first in Canada to receive ILFI’s Zero Carbon Certification
Trent University’s Forensics Crime Scene Facility has become the first Canadian building – and the 11th worldwide – to receive the prestigious Zero Carbon Certification from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). The construction of the Forensics Crime Scene Facility at Trent University is the product of careful long-term planning involving a Trent alum whose expertise helped to meet the rigorous standards of this certification, considering both the building’s construction and its ongoing operation.
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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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Our field staff bring extensive experience across all disciplines of HVAR-R, sheet metal, plumbing and pipefitting. From rooftop unit replacements and VRF systems to mission-critical facilities, food-grade production, geothermal systems, and exposed architectural details, our teams prioritize getting it right the first time. Through early engagement with all stakeholders, we ensure the successful delivery of every project.
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Upcoming Industry events
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Here's An Event You Don't Want to Miss! REGISTER NOW
YCL x Gensler - Women in Leadership event: October 23, 2024
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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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