March 24, 2025


IN THIS ISSUE:


  • Upcoming TCA Events
  • Advertise in our weekly bulletin
  • TCA Member Benefit
  • Industry News
  • TCA Member Spotlight
  • Important TCA Updates
  • Certificates of Substantial Performance (CSPs) - TCA Member discount
  • TCIC Upcoming Courses
 
 
 


UPCOMING EVENTS


TCA 30th Annual Members' Day -

May 14, 2025


TCA Golf Tournament 2025 -

May 29, 2025


Members Networking Workshop

June 24, 2025 - TCA Office


YCL Annual Boat Cruise

June 2025 - Yankee Lady



TCA MEMBER BENEFIT

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.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Tariffs only one piece of complicated construction climate: Mollenhauer


The conversation surrounding the construction climate in Toronto and the GTA isn’t a simple one, with the hot-topic of tariffs only one part of an ever-evolving situation.


“The message I think is…that it’s infinitely more complicated than just being about tariffs and interest rates,” says John Mollenhauer, president and CEO of the Toronto Construction Association (TCA), adding he advises the industry to “be careful not to be undercapitalized. Be careful to put a little bit away when you can.




Click here, to read the full news article.

Canada’s construction industry launches national campaign ahead of federal election


Canada’s construction industry has launched a national campaign calling for action on infrastructure investment and development ahead of next month’s federal election. The Construction for Canadians campaign, was announced by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), and is supported by 57 national, provincial, and regional construction associations from coast to coast.


Construction affects every Canadian. It shapes Canada’s physical landscape, grows our economy, connects communities, and plays a critical role in building a prosperous and resilient country.


Click here, to read the full news article.

 

Contractor confidence for 2025: A mixed outlook with key challenges looming


As the Ontario construction industry enters 2025, contractors are facing both optimism and uncertainty, according to the annual Ontario Construction Secretariat Contractor Survey. Released at the 25th Annual State of the Industry and Outlook Conference in Toronto, the survey found two-thirds of Ontario contractors (67 per cent) say they are feeling positive about the future of Ontario’s construction industry, eight in 10 predict stable or rising revenues in 2025 and more than a quarter (28 per cent) are expected to increase the number of employees on their team.


Click here, to read the full news article.

Prominent GCs unite to form Canadian Construction Safety Council


Several major general contractors have joined forces to form the Canadian Construction Safety Council (CCSC), with a mission to elevate safety performance and establish innovative new industry benchmarks to protect workers.


Founding members include Aecon, AtkinsRéalis, Bird Construction Inc., Dragados Canada Inc., EllisDon Corporation, EBC, Graham Construction Inc., Kiewit Corporation, Ledcor Industries Inc., PCL Construction, Pennecon and Pomerleau.



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Aecon launches ambassador program to inspire next generation


Aecon has launched an ambassador program to attract the next generation of skilled trades professionals. Volunteers from various sectors will host hands-on career days at secondary schools and participate in industry career fairs across Canada, the U.S., and internationally. The program has kicked off in Ontario, with the first three career day events at Dunbarton High School, Pine Ridge Secondary School in Pickering, and Markville Secondary School in Unionville. Volunteers from Aecon joined forces with operational staff to engage over 200 students in partnership with JA Central Ontario, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring young people to succeed in the global economy.


Click here, to read the full news article.

Toronto Metropolitan University to start construction on Student Wellbeing Centre


Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) announced that preparations are underway for construction of its Student Wellbeing Centre. The eight-storey facility, to be housed as part of TMU’s historic O’Keefe House (137 Bond Street), will consolidate well-being related services under one roof to improve access and service delivery for the entire university community.


The Student Wellbeing Centre will include the Centre for Student Development and Counseling, Health Promotion Programs, Medical Centre, Academic Accommodation Support, Tri-Mentoring Program, Thriving Innovations and Consent Comes First.


Click here, to read the full news article.

 

Beyond the bridge: The Canadian, U.S. Ports of Entry at the Gordie Howe International Bridge project


While the showstopping Gordie Howe International Bridge may be taking centre stage as it becomes the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America, other projects on both sides of the border are also marvels in construction. According to a recent project update from the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, construction is well underway on all buildings and structures on both the U.S. and Canadian Ports of Entry.


Click here, to read the full news article.

January rough on construction employment


Payroll employment in construction employment dropped significantly this past January, falling by 8,000 positions compared to December, reports Statistics Canada in its latest Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours. The 0.7 per cent decline eroded a one per cent increase that saw the sector gain 11,700 between September and December of last year. Despite the contraction, on a year-over-year basis, payroll employment in the sector was up by 11,900 positions in January.


Click here, to read the full news article.

 


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.

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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Important TCA Updates                                                                   

FOR TCA MEMBERS ONLY - REGISTER NOW


TCA's 30th Annual Members' Day | May 14, 2025

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Exclusive Discount for TCA Members on publishing Certificates of Substantial Performance (CSPs) in the Daily Commercial News (DCN)!

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.**

 

TCIC Upcoming Courses

Evening class Project Management: Planning, Scheduling & Control

5 Gold Seal credits(live webinar) 3 evenings course:

Apr. 2, 9 & 16 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST


Human Resource, People & Culture Management

2 Gold Seal credits (live webinar) 2 half-day course:

Apr. 3 & 10 | Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST


Evening class Effective Tools, Techniques & Models for Project Management

2 Gold Seal credits (live webinar) 2 evenings course:

Apr. 7 & 14 | Monday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST


Close Out a Construction Project

2 Gold Seal credits (live webinar) 2 half-day course:

Apr. 9 & 10 | Wednesday & Thursday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST


Excel for Construction – Basic

2 Gold Seal credits (live webinar) 2 half-day course:

Apr. 9 & 16 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST


Applications of Building Science

2 Gold Seal credits (live webinar) 2 half-day course:

Apr. 10 & 11 | Thursday & Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST


For more details, please click here, or contact: 

Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development

fchen@tcaconnect.com

 
 
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