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TCA's 157th Annual General Meeting - February 25, 2025
TCA Annual Ski Day -
February 27, 2025
TCA 30th Annual Members' Day -
May 14, 2025
TCA Golf Tournament 2025 -
May 29, 2025
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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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The Quay unveils next phase for Toronto waterfront development
The Quay, a waterfront rental apartment community in Toronto, has announced phase two of its rental development at 370 Queens Quay West.
The BDP Quadrangle Architects-designed development features 340 studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, each offering views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline.
Amenities include a rooftop pool and patio, fitness centre, lounge, theatre room and business centre.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Toronto issues $1.13 billion in building permits in January
The City of Toronto issued $1,126,928,871 in building permits in January, according to data released by the city. The permits were issued for a total of 3,332 projects.
The value of issued permits declined from the $1,875,060,384 issued in December, 2024.
$173,753,000 – 571 Dundas St. W.
City records indicate two permits at this address, each for $86,876,500 for an affordable apartment complex. One permit is for 188 units and the other is for 103 units.
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CPR bridge rehabilitation project in Red Deer awarded to Graham
Graham is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the CPR Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation project in Red Deer, Alberta.
As the General Contractor for this bridge rehabilitation, Graham will oversee construction, which is scheduled to begin in February 2025 and is expected to be completed by August 2026.
The project aims to restore the historic CPR Pedestrian Bridge over the Red Deer River. With the bridge now over 100 years old, many of its components have deteriorated, necessitating rehabilitation to ensure safety and longevity.
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Don’t be fooled by 2024’s industrial building peak, 2025 won’t be the same: JLL Canada
With a record number of completions by year’s end and continuing stable asking rents, industrial building construction in southwestern Ontario in 2024 was extremely brisk, says JLL Canada in its fourth quarter industrial report for the region.
But the real estate and investment management firm also says construction levels won’t reach the same peak this year.
The report was released just prior to the 25 per cent American tariff duties on Canadian goods that had been scheduled to kick in early February.
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Black History Month: EllisDon announces inaugural VIBE Award
EllisDon’s newly launched inaugural VIBE Award is an initiative meant to foster innovation and drive transformation within the construction sector. The scholarship program supports Black students in their educational journey, explains a release, helping them build careers in construction.
Starting with the 2025-26 academic year, the VIBE Award will offer annual scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to eligible students attending the University of British Columbia, the University of Toronto Scarborough, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and Dalhousie University.
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York University Launches Digital Construction Management Program
With Canada’s skilled labor shortage affecting the construction industry, York University’s School of Continuing Studies has launched a Post-Graduate Certificate in Digital Construction Management, starting September 2025. This program is designed to equip students with expertise in emerging construction technologies, including AI, 3D modeling, workflow automation, and cost estimation software, ensuring they are industry-ready from day one.
As the construction sector rapidly digitizes, professionals skilled in technology-driven project management are in high demand.
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U of T's Academic Wood Tower Rising as Canada’s Tallest Academic Timber Structure
The Academic Wood Tower at the University of Toronto’s St George campus continues to rise on its way to being Canada’s tallest academic timber structure. Designed by Patkau Architects, MacLennan and Jaunkalns Miller Architects, the 14-storey tower is a fusion of mass timber and structural steel, looking to set a precedent for future high-rise wood construction in North America. Located at 110 Devonshire Place, just south of Bloor Street, the building will provide facilities for the Rotman School of Management, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, and the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education.
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RioCan says portfolio resilient to tariff threats as it reports $125.6M Q4 profit
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust reported a rise in profits and a boost in payouts to shareholders as it saw high demand for its existing locations and held off on new construction.
The company said it earned $125.6 million in the fourth quarter compared with a loss of $117.7 million a year earlier.
RioCan’s swing to profit came as it recorded a $29.4-million reduction in the fair value of its investment properties in the quarter ending Dec. 31, far less than the $450.4-million writedown a year earlier.
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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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Manufacturing in Levis, Quebec since 1998, EAD DESIGN is Canada's largest phenolic washroom partition manufacturer and are specialists in custom full-privacy options simply not available elsewhere in a pre-manufactured stall.
With GTA community centres outfitted at Canoe Landing Community Rec Centre, Burnhamthorpe Community Centre, and several schools underway using our custom privacy sizes, we bridge the gap between standard North America options and European washroom design with a Canadian-made solution for better conceived, more comfortable washroom and change room spaces.
We pre-manufacture and ship ready-to-install phenolic partition systems which would previously be attainable only with much more costly on-site custom millwork.
Our recently doubled factory size and fully automated facility now allows us now to offer the Ontario market our 25-years of manufacturing expertise in this category.
For more information please visit: https://eaddesign.ca/en/
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Upcoming Industry events
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There is Still Time - Only Two Days Away!
TCA Annual Ski Day | February 27, 2025
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TCA's Annual Ski Day is happening on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Craigleith Ski Club, Collingwood!
Join us for a thrilling day on the slopes! Whether you are an experienced skier, a first-time snowboarder, or simply looking to enjoy the winter atmosphere, this event offers the perfect mix of fun, networking, and adventure. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
For the full details, click here.
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SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
CSC Building Expo 2025 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building)
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The CSC Toronto Chapter is excited to host the CSC Building Expo on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building).
This FREE event offers CEU seminars, exclusive access to industry experts, and valuable networking opportunities.
Explore the latest trends in construction, discover cutting-edge technologies, and gain insights into innovative building materials and sustainable design solutions.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with industry professionals.
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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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