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Marketing and Promotion
Advertising through TCA’s numerous print and digital platforms is a great way to cost-effectively promote your business and services to your specific target market while extending your industry reach.
Free display opportunity at TCA Annual Members’ Day and event sponsorships are also available to give your business and brand more exposure.
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CarbiCrete collaborates with Aecon, Lafarge Canada to construct low carbon building in Ontario
A ribbon cutting at Aecon’s Innovation and Training Centre in Holland Landing on Dec. 6 marked the completion of the first structure to be constructed using CarbiCrete’s cement-free concrete masonry units (CMUs) and Lafarge Canada’s advanced ECOpact low-carbon concrete.
The low carbon building will be used by Aecon as a tool storage facility for trainees working at the facility. According to CarbiCrete’s recently published Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), their decarbonized CMUs boast a global warming potential (or carbon footprint) that is 20 times lower than the industry average.
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Building permits remain historically high despite October slip
The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $399.1 million, or 3.1 per cent, to $12.6 billion in October, reports Statistics Canada. The dip comes on the heels of a strong September that saw construction intentions rise to their second-highest level in the agency’s permit value series, leaving the October value still at the fourth-highest level in the series.
While all market segments remain up compared to October of 2023, and the residential sector grew both month-over-month and compared to one year earlier, the non-residential segments in the survey fell across the board compared to September.
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Tridel tapped to lead completion of Toronto’s troubled luxury condo tower The One
The One, Toronto’s ambitious luxury condominium project at Yonge and Bloor, has taken another turn as receiver Alvarez & Marsal selected Tridel Group to take over as development manager, construction manager and general contractor. The decision, revealed in court filings on Wednesday, comes after a months-long effort to secure a buyer or construction partner failed to yield results. The project, slated to be an 85-storey mixed-use building, faced significant financial challenges, prompting Alvarez & Marsal to initiate a sale and investment solicitation process in mid-2023.
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Ontario provides $95M in funding for new Collingwood hospital
A new Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is in the works with the Ontario government investing up to $95.5 million for the build.
The hospital will serve the communities of Collingwood and South Georgian Bay and will include up to 132 new beds with 98 total inpatient beds and an additional 34 beds to meet the community’s future needs; enhanced infection prevention and control measures; and expanded access to key services, including intensive care, emergency, diagnostic imaging and operating suites.
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The Home Depot Joins FIFA World Cup 2026™ as Official Home Improvement Supporter
FIFA and The Home Depot are partnering for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, making The Home Depot the Official Home Improvement Retail Supporter in North America. With over 2,300 stores across Canada, Mexico, and the USA, The Home Depot will bring immersive “Built by The Home Depot” experiences to FIFA Fan Festivals and stadiums. The partnership aims to unite communities through engaging activations for fans, customers, and associates. FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström emphasized the shared values of inclusivity and innovation, aligning with FIFA’s vision for its most inclusive World Cup yet, featuring 48 teams.
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Project profile: Uncovering the secrets behind U of T’s Academic Wood Tower
At 77 metres high, the University of Toronto’s 14-floor Academic Wood Tower (AWT) will be the tallest mass timber building in Canada when its classroom doors open in 2026. The tower is novel not just because it is a timber hybrid structure, but also because it is being constructed atop the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sports, a busy facility at the University of Toronto’s main campus.
The timber is required “to do a lot of things mass timber really doesn’t like to do,” said Ryan Mitchell of MJMA Architecture and Design, which is in joint venture with Patkau Architects on the project.
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From Condos to Detached Homes: Tracking Ontario’s Changing Housing Patterns
Housing development in Ontario has significantly shifted over recent decades, reflecting changing market dynamics, affordability challenges, and evolving consumer preferences. MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) data reveals a rise in high-density housing like condos, which surpassed single-detached homes as the dominant new-build type by 2020. While single-detached homes remain popular, urban centers like the GTA have seen reduced construction of this type, replaced by smaller condos and other high-density housing. The size of single-detached homes has grown over time, with median sizes increasing from 1,317 sq ft in the 1970s to 2,383 sq ft in the 2020s.
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Stantec awarded $24M contract for section four of Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway rehab
Sustainable design and engineering firm Stantec has been selected by the City of Toronto for owner’s engineer/technical advisory services (OETA) for delivery of section four of the Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Project.
Stantec will provide multidisciplinary engineering consulting services through planning and preliminary design, procurement, design-build and post construction, explains a release.
Section four of the rehabilitation will replace 2.2 kilometres of elevated roadway from Grand Magazine Street to York Street. It includes 91 bridge spans and five on- and off-ramps.
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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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Upcoming Industry events
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TCA Members' FREE Networking Workshop - Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | |
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Mark your calendars for the next TCA FREE Members' Networking Workshop on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at our Richmond Hill office! Kick off the new year with this exciting opportunity to connect with industry professionals. Click here to RSVP and for the full details.
**Please note that this is a members only event.**
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Toronto Construction Association invites you to join us at CCE 2025!
Feb 12-13, 2025 | Toronto - The International Centre
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We invite you to join us in at the Canadian Concrete Expo, Feb 12-13, 2025 in Toronto. Canada’s ONLY National Trade Show Dedicated to the Concrete, Aggregates, and Construction industries. Click here to Pre-register by February 11 @ 11:59 PM with our VIP code and enjoy complimentary trade show admission ($60.00 per person value) and skip the on-site registration lines. | |
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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Building With Confidence: Site Supervisor Practical Skills
10 Gold Seal credits (Live Webinar) 32- hour (8 sessions of 4 hours each) program:
Afternoon schedule:
Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 20, 27, Mar. 6 | Thursday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST OR
in the evening
Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 20, 27, Mar. 6 | Thursday | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM EST
Close Out a Construction Project
2 Gold Seal credits (Live Webinar) 2 Half-day course:
Jan. 14 & 15 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Excel for Construction – Basic
2 Gold Seal credits (Live Webinar) 2 Half-day course:
Jan. 15 & 22 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Compliance With Prompt Payment To Avoid Adjudication In Ontario
2 Gold Seal credits (Live Webinar) 2 Half-day course:
Jan. 16 | Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Effective Construction Meeting & Meeting Minutes
1 Gold Seal credit (Live Webinar) 1 Half-day course:
Jan. 17 | Friday | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST
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