June 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



Members Networking Workshop

June 24, 2025 - TCA Office


YCL Annual Boat Cruise (SOLD OUT!)

June 26, 2025 - Yankee Lady III


TCA Wellness Retreat

(More details coming soon)

July 23, 2025 - Roof Garden


TCA Boat Cruise 2025

June 26, 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.


INDUSTRY NEWS

 

CIB, Scotiabank form $100M partnership for deep energy retrofits


The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is expanding its Building Retrofit Initiative (BRI) by forming a $100 million partnership with Scotiabank to finance deep energy retrofits across Canada.


The loans to building owners will support the modernization of their assets and reduce their environmental impacts, states a release.


Scotiabank clients, including owners of commercial, industrial, office and multi-residential buildings, will now be able to access low-cost, flexible financing to undertake upgrades that cut emissions by at least 30 per cent.


Click here, to read the full news article.

Canadian Construction Leaders Turn to Technology to Solve Labour and Productivity Crisis


A new KPMG in Canada report reveals that 90% of Canadian construction leaders agree the industry must urgently adopt advanced technologies to meet increasing demand, improve productivity, and overcome ongoing labour shortages. Encouragingly, 81% of construction companies report that recent technology investments are already making a positive impact.


Tom Rothfischer, KPMG’s National Industry Leader for Building, Construction and Real Estate, underscores the critical role of technology in addressing Canada’s housing supply shortage and enabling large-scale infrastructure projects.


Click here, to read the full news article.

 

City of Toronto breaks ground on net-zero aquatic facility in North York


Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and other representatives were on hand recently to break ground on a new 80,000-square-foot net-zero community and recreation centre in North York.


The Western North York Community Recreation and Child Care Centre is on track to be one of the city’s first net-zero energy aquatic facilities, states a release.



Click here, to read the full news article.

Ontario breaks ground on East Harbour Transit Hub


The Government of Ontario announced that construction has started on the East Harbour Transit Hub, a new interchange station in Toronto’s east end that will connect commuters across the Greater Toronto Area and is projected to become the second busiest transit station in Toronto after Union Station. Once complete, the East Harbour Transit Hub will connect the Ontario Line subway with the Lakeshore East and Stouffville GO Transit lines, serving approximately 100,000 daily riders.


Click here, to read the full news article.

 

Lambton College to build new student residence using P3 model


A new student residence is coming to Lambton College. After a nearly four-year process, the College is ready to break ground on its next capital project – the largest in its 58-year history – with the construction of a purpose-built student residence.


The residence, which is expected to open in September 2027, is being developed through a public-private partnership (P3) with Tilbury Properties Corporation (Tilbury) and Fengate Asset Management (Fengate), who will design, construct, finance, operate, and maintain the residence. 




Click here, to read the full news article.

Oxford, Canadian Tire launch $200M office retrofit at Canada Square


Oxford Properties Group and Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) will invest more than $200 million to renovate two office towers at Canada Square in midtown Toronto.


The retrofit will modernize 680,000 square feet of space at 2180 and 2200 Yonge Street. CTC has signed a 20-year lease for 550,000 square feet and will relocate its head office staff within the site as part of the project.


Originally built in the 1960s and 1970s, both towers will receive energy efficiency upgrades and interior improvements, with construction starting in late 2025.


Click here, to read the full news article.

 

Introducing the 2025 Top Contractors in Canada


Coming off a period of high inflation, followed by a half-year of tariff uncertainty, it will surprise few that 2024 and 2025 are presenting a mix of financial results and expectations amongst Canada’s leading construction firms. While not all companies experienced revenue growth last year, many did – some even hitting historic highs.


Among those who saw their revenues retreat, major projects either wrapping up or getting closer to completion were often cited as reasons.


Click here, to read the full news article.

Humber, Pomerleau partner to launch project coordinator training for construction industry


Humber Polytechnic has partnered with CourseCompare and construction firm Pomerleau to launch a new micro-credential program aimed at addressing one of the construction industry’s most pressing workforce challenges: training project coordinators.


The Project Coordinator for Construction (PCC) micro-credential is a 16-hour, hybrid program designed with input from construction professionals.


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.



Founded in 2021, Triliberty Stucco Inc is a female-owned, Unionized Stucco Contractor delivering high-quality exterior finishes across the GTA. Backed by a skilled union workforce, we focus on safety, precision, and professionalism. Our goal is to support developers, builders, and general contractors with reliable service and lasting results.


For more information please visit: https://triliberty.ca

 

NEW EVENT ALERT: SAVE THE DATE


TCA Wellness Program—Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (members-only event)

More details and registration coming soon!

 

YCL Annual Boat Cruise - Thursday, June 26, 2025 (Sold Out)


Thank you for all your support!

 
 

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


Close Out a Construction Project (2 Gold Seal credits)

Jun. 24 & 25 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST


Evening class Project Management: Planning, Scheduling & Control

Jul. 9, 16 & 23 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST (5 Gold Seal credits)


In-person class Level 2 – Blueprint Reading workshop

July 16 & 17 | Wednesday & Thursday | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM EST (4 Gold Seal credits)


Excel for Construction – Basic (2 Gold Seal credits)

Jul. 16 & 23 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST


New In-person class Understanding a Legal Survey Plan (4 Gold Seal credits)

Jul. 23 & 30 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST


For more details, please click here, or contact: 

Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development

fchen@tcaconnect.com

 
 
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