April 29, 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 x CAWIC Event: Together We Rise

May 6, 2025 - Old Mill


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.

TCA's 2025/26 Construction Book NOW ON SALE!


Early bird special ends May 2, 2025

EXCLUSIVE to TCA Members only! 


Gain maximum exposure for your construction products and services by advertising in our PRINT and ONLINE 2025/26 Construction Book. With over 3500 public and private buyers of construction services, our readership includes architects, engineers, designers, developers, property managers, general contractors, and all TCA member companies.


Secure your ad space now and enjoy a complimentary Specialty Bold Line in one of your subscribed classified listings!


Early-bird special ends Friday, May 2, 2025!


The deadline for submission is Friday, May 14, 2025


Click here to view pricing details.


To purchase your listing or for more information please contact, Polyanna Fok:

Email: pfok@tcaconnect.com | Direct: 416-847-9158 | Cell: 647-226-1753

 

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Mass timber innovation continues as sector expands


Two construction science specialists from EllisDon say Canada’s homegrown mass timber construction sector is creating its own momentum, with the cost gap between the product and traditional materials continuing to decrease and innovators learning new best practices with every successful project.


As of Jan. 1, Ontario’s Building Code has been updated to allow construction of mass timber buildings up to 18 storeys, up from 12 storeys.


An RBC report estimated the market could reach $4.9 billion by 2030 if global demand continues to grow at an annual rate of 14.5 per cent.



Click here, to read the full news article.

Construction key to Canada’s future, says CCA


The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is calling on candidates who are successful in their bids to be voted to parliament in the upcoming federal election to keep construction on the front burner in their work in Ottawa. From parties to platforms, there’s been a lot of talk about the need to build and grow Canada throughout the election campaign, says the national construction association, adding that candidates have shown support for Canadian construction and emphasizing its importance to our nation’s economy and growth


His organization says a strong, sustainable Canada needs a strong, sustainable construction industry, since construction isn’t just about building.


Click here, to read the full news article.

 

Ground broken for new children’s treatment centre in Ottawa


Ground has officially been broken on the new CHEO Integrated Treatment Centre in Ottawa.


The new fully accessible children’s treatment centre will provide integrated and co-ordinated care under one roof to better serve children and youth living with complex medical, developmental and behavioural needs, explains a release.


Construction of the new, approximately 200,000-square-foot site is a multi-year project funded by the Ontario government and CHEO and will be built by EllisDon Infrastructure OCH Inc.


Click here, to read the full news article.

George Brown’s Limberlost Place reaches substantial performance milestone


Taking a revolutionary step often involves taking a risk—and George Brown College’s bold vision paid off when we officially received the keys to Limberlost Place, its groundbreaking mass-timber building.


After more than three years of construction, the college celebrated a major milestone on April 22, 2025, when the 10-storey, award-winning building reached substantial performance.


Substantial performance marks the end of an incredible chapter in construction. George Brown dreamed big with this building.


Click here, to read the full news article.

 

Bird secures over $650 million in new projects


Bird Construction Inc. was recently awarded five projects with a combined value of over $650 million across its infrastructure, industrial and buildings businesses. The contracts include the construction of military housing, expansion and renovation of a long-term care home, energy-sector projects, and a decarbonization project within the manufacturing sector.


Included in the list is a modified design-build contract from Defence Construction Canada to design and construct 200 new residential housing units in Ontario.


Click here, to read the full news article.

RFPs closed for Peel Memorial Hospital Phase 2 Redevelopment project


Infrastructure Ontario announced that the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage has closed for William Osler Health System’s (Osler) Peel Memorial Hospital Phase 2 Redevelopment project. The new hospital will increase health care capacity in the community and create more services to support a robust and accessible local health system.


Following a fair, open and transparent request for qualifications process, four teams were shortlisted and invited to respond to the RFP in October 2024.



Click here, to read the full news article.

 

Turner & Townsend and NPX partner to pursue nuclear projects in Canada


Turner & Townsend and Nuclear Promise X Inc. (NPX), announced a strategic teaming agreement to jointly pursue and deliver nuclear project opportunities across Canada.


The two-year teaming agreement, with the option to extend annually, brings together Turner & Townsend’s global expertise in project management and project controls with NPX’s deep nuclear sector knowledge and technical innovation capabilities. The initial focus will be on Canadian nuclear projects, with the flexibility to expand internationally where it makes sense to do so.



Click here, to read the full news article.

Construction employment drops in February


The number of employees in Canada’s construction sector receiving pay and benefits from their employer, or payroll employment, in Statistics Canada’ Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours decreased by 3,600 in February, coming in at a seasonally adjusted figure of 1,178,800.


The 0.3 per cent dip was in line with the national figure, as Canadian employment fell by a matching 0.3 per cent, or 49,000 workers, following an increase of 14,400 in January.On a year-over-year basis, overall payroll employment was up by 0.7 per cent in February. The construction sector was up 0.1 per cent in that same time period.


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.



 
Important TCA Updates                                                                   
 

TCA x CAWIC Event: Together We Rise - May 6


The Toronto Construction Association (TCA) and the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) invite you to an inspiring brunch and panel discussion with industry leaders discussing challenges, successes, and the future of women in construction.


This is a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of a community committed to fostering inclusion and empowerment.


Let’s rise together and shape the future of construction!


Click here to REGISTER NOW and for more details!

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


TCA's Members' Day offers a unique opportunity to network with key decision makers, grow your business, and most importantly, raise awareness about your company's product(s) / service(s).


FOR TCA MEMBERS ONLY

Click on here for more details.

 

SAVE THE DATE


TCA’s Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Committee Presents…


Working Moms: Strength in Both Worlds Panel Discussion - Thursday, May 22, 2025

More details coming soon!

 

Golf Play Tickets Are Sold Out! Plenty of Sponsorship Opportunities Available!


TCA Annual Golf Tournament: Thursday, May 29, 2025

Click here for more details.

 
 

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.

Click on the image for more details.

**IMPORTANT: To apply the discount, please mention the offer at the time of order placement.**

 

TCIC Upcoming Courses

In-person class Lean Pull Planning (Lean Construction – a Last Planner™ Simulation)

2 Gold Seal credits 1-day in-person course:

Apr. 30 | Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM EST


Excel for Construction – Basic

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

Apr. 30 & May 7 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST


Mastering Subcontracts: Maximizing Opportunities and Minimizing Risks

May 5 & 6 | Monday & Tuesday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST


New In-person class Communication Toolbox: Practical Skills

for Construction Professionals

May 6 | Tuesday| 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM EST


In-person class Level 1 – Blueprint Reading workshop

May 7 & 8 | Wednesday & Thursday | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM EST


Close Out a Construction Project

May 7 & 8 | Wednesday & Thursday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST


For more details, please click here, or contact: 

Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development

fchen@tcaconnect.com

 
 
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