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CCA outlines vision for future of infrastructure planning
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has outlined its vision for future infrastructure planning, funding and delivery in response to the federal government’s proposed National Infrastructure Assessment. The need for a longer-term infrastructure planning and investment strategy has been a central focus of CCA’s advocacy program.
Endorsed by CCA’s local construction association partners, the submission makes a series of recommendations aimed at securing a stable, long-term infrastructure pipeline powered by a well-trained and diverse workforce.
Click here, to read the full Press Release.
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Mattamy sets up Urban division focussed on multi-unit projects in Toronto area
In spite of increasing costs, compact units, and the pandemic, the multi-unit residential building market throughout the Greater Toronto Area continues to boom, and a major homebuilder is expanding its presence in the segment.
Mattamy Homes said June 24 it has launched a new division dedicated to adding to its portfolio of mid- and high-rise multi-unit projects. The new Urban unit will focus on building on the company’s foothold in the condo space, while folding in several dozen existing buildings.
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Canadian commercial real estate pointing to post pandemic economic upswing: CBRE
CBRE says Canadian commercial real estate is pointing to a post-pandemic economic upswing.
The commercial real estate company says the pace of office vacancy increases eased in every major Canadian city in the second quarter and industrial demand picked up. Downtown office leasing increased in major cities by the smallest amount since the pandemic’s onset last year with office tenants preparing to welcome employees back in the second half of the year.
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Crunching the numbers: New AI tool brings construction scheduling into modern era
An experienced project scheduler can spend months mapping out one, or perhaps two, iterations for a complex construction job. “ALICE” can simulate and assess millions in the course of an afternoon.
It takes planning teams from a reality where they often have just a single option, to a simulation where the number of sequences are practically limitless, says René Morkos, the CEO and co-founder of ALICE Technologies Inc.
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Nexii appoints impact architect to design sustainable buildings
By 2060, the world will be adding the equivalent of New York City, 230 billion m2 (2.5 trillion sf), in new construction every month. Buildings and construction together account for 39 per cent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, making it one of the world’s most polluting industries. The construction industry is also one of the world’s largest contributors to solid waste, filling over a third of landfill space globally.
Jason F. McLennan was appointed as impact architect at Canadian green construction technology company Nexii Building Solutions Inc. (Nexii) to design and create impactful and sustainable buildings.
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OAM to present revamped and more moderate design for esports venue
Toronto-based OverActive Media (OAM) has significantly revamped its esports venue project proposed for Toronto’s Exhibition Place and the firm now feels confident it will get an easier ride from Toronto planning staff.
In March the City of Toronto’s Design Review Panel gave a collective thumbs-down to the first iteration of OAM’s proposal, which called for a 7,000-seat esports/performance venue on a footprint of 350,000 square feet along with a hotel tower. The project is slated for four acres of land on the south side of Exhibition Place across from Ontario Place.
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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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Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, waterproofing, reinforcing, strengthening, and protecting in the building sector across this Country. Sika has subsidiaries in 100 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories. We have solutions for you to design and complete your building, with cost-effective solutions from foundation to roofing. We look forward to helping you with all your technical and sales support. Please let us know how we can help.
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Webinar: Opportunities Available to Toronto Buildings to Reduce Energy Costs and Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Thursday, July 8, 2021
The City of Toronto is starting a monthly webinar series on commercial energy and greenhouse gas reduction programs offered by the City's Public Energy Initiatives – Existing Buildings team.
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There will be a short presentation followed by a Q & A period. If you are interested in attending, please register via the following link: http://bit.ly/bbpjul8
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Get your company name / product(s) / service(s) out to the industry - Advertise in TCA's Annual CONSTRUCTION BOOK and Online Directory Now!
The Submission Deadline: Friday, July 16, 2021
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Get your company in front of approximately 3500 public / private buyers of Construction Services: Architects, Engineers, Designers, Developers, Property Managers, General Contractors and all TCA member companies.
Deadline for submission – Friday, July 16, 2021
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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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Jul. 13 | Tuesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
The course will offer and introduce the participants to the legal forms that will be required in order to give notice of non-payment, and explore the unique flow chart to follow how all of the forms are to be used, and when and by whom.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Understand the rules of payment or non-payment on day 14 following receipt of a proper invoice. What and how is a proper invoice generated and between whom and what is the correct format based on different project delivery methods.
- Understand when adjudication is either automatically or voluntarily triggered.
- Gain an understanding of who this new law and regulation applies to. PLUS MORE!
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Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development
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