May 6, 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 YCL Presents A Mother's Day Panel: Working Moms: Strength in Both Worlds

May 22. 2025 - Old Mill


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

Education and Professional Development


One of the core benefits of a TCA membership is the opportunity to advance your professional standing and qualifications in an industry characterized by stiff competition.


TCA offers several avenues for ongoing professional development through our educational arm.


Delivering relevant course content that meets your professional and business needs, TCIC sample courses include: Construction 101, Fundamentals of Construction Management, Blueprint Reading and Estimating, Construction Law and Construction Project Close Out, in addition to our in-class courses we are now offering e-learning.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

CCA Calls for Strong Government Partnership with Construction Industry


The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and the newly elected Members of Parliament on earning the confidence of Canadians. As Canada moves into a new political era, the construction industry is urging immediate action to build a stronger, more resilient nation.


Throughout the federal election campaign, CCA led the Construction for Canadians initiative, with national, provincial, and regional associations uniting to spotlight the vital role of construction in building the Canada Canadians deserve.


Click here, to read the full news article.

Gardiner Expressway construction months ahead of schedule: province


According to the Government of Ontario, its $73 million investment to speed up the repair of the Gardiner Expressway and allow work to proceed on a 24/7 basis, means work is now underway on the third stage of the Gardiner Expressway Section 2 rehabilitation project months ahead of the advanced schedule announced in July 2024.


Crews have now successfully rehabilitated the two southern and the two centre lanes of the Gardiner Expressway between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue, with work beginning on the final northern lanes.



Click here, to read the full news article.

 

Future of Work puts focus on evolution in construction


This year’s Future of Work construction conference, hosted at Pitt Meadows Plumbing’s Shop XL in Maple Ridge, B.C., in partnership with Houle Electric, brought more than 800 construction leaders, trades and innovators together for two days of conversation, learning and connection, all focused on how the industry must evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.


Click here, to read the full news article.

New Hyatt hotel, retail and office complex coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake


Ground has been broken on an eight-acre mixed-use commercial development to be called Clayfield Commons at the gateway entrance to Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake.


The project will include The Clayfield Hotel, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, as well as a Foodland grocery store, 55,000 square feet of retail space and 28,000 square feet of office space.


Click here, to read the full news article.

 

PCL Earns Spot on Canada’s Greenest Employers List for Fourth Consecutive Year


PCL Construction is honoured to announce that we’ve once again been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, marking the fourth straight year we’ve made this important and prestigious list.


With more than 325 LEED-certified staff members and more than 260 LEED-certified projects completed at a value of over $20 billion, PCL has the experience and expertise needed to meet the growing demand for sustainable, net-zero and decarbonization projects.



Click here, to read the full news article.

Specialists highlight new innovations during carbon concrete symposium


At a recent educational conference in Toronto, contractors, manufacturers, consultants and other concrete sector representatives highlighted their sustainability initiatives, products and technologies.


“At Dufferin Concrete, sustainability is embedded in our operations,” said product specialist Derek Lapierre, one of the speakers at the Lower Carbon Concrete Symposium.




Click here, to read the full news article.

 

Safety Week 2025: Plan. Own. Commit.


See something, say something. Don’t walk by.


No matter how it’s said, when it comes to safety on the jobsite the message is the same.


“If you see something wrong, fix it. Say something. Don’t wait until it’s too late to do anything about it,” says Craig Lesurf, president of Gillam Group. “Once someone is hurt, you can’t unhurt them. Once someone is dead, you can’t bring them back.”


Such is the reason why this year’s Safety Week theme is All In Together: Plan Own Commit.





Click here, to read the full news article.

Leadership Transition at Passive House Canada Ahead of 2025 National Conference


Passive House Canada (PHC) has announced a leadership transition, with current CEO Chris Ballard stepping down on May 9, 2025, and Michael Quast officially taking over as CEO on April 28, 2025. Both leaders will be present at the 2025 Annual Passive House Canada Conference, held May 5–7 in Ottawa, providing the PHC community a chance to honor Ballard’s contributions and welcome Quast into his new role.


Ballard has served as CEO for over five years, leading PHC through transformative periods, including the COVID-19 pandemic, while significantly advancing sustainable building practices across Canada.


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                                                                   
 

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.

 

Registration is open! Don’t miss out — limited spots available!


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


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

Click here for the full details and to register!

 

Golf Play Tickets Are Sold Out! Dinner and 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

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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