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TCA Wellness Retreat (REGISTER NOW)
July 23, 2025 - Roof Garden
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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.
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Hamilton facing potential $5 billion infrastructure gap in next decade
In a recent presentation to Hamilton City Council, an analysis of the city’s infrastructure shows a potential funding gap of $5.2 billion over the next 10 years.
However, there is also a variable of as much as 40 per cent, as city staff work to improve the reliability of the data that measures the condition of infrastructure assets in 26 service areas.
In a Proposed Levels of Service Asset Management Plans report from Hamilton’s Public Works corporate asset management staff, it states, “The 10-year infrastructure gap currently has low to medium data confidence indicating this gap could change by (plus or minus) 40 per cent.
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EllisDon-PCL joint venture to build new Mississauga hospital
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Trillium Health Partners (THP), in partnership with the Ontario government, have awarded a fixed-price contract of $13.9 billion to ED+PCL Healthcare Partners to design, build, finance and maintain the Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children.
The project in Mississauga, Ont., a major suburb west of Toronto, will involve the full replacement of an existing hospital site with a modern health care facility designed to meet the growing and changing health care needs of the community. Already one of the busiest hospitals in the country, Trillium Health Partners is projected to face more demand for health care than any other Ontario hospital over the next 20 years.
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Secure Materials Early to Prevent Project Delays
Construction firms are facing ongoing material shortages that delay over 70% of projects and drive up costs. To stay ahead, contractors must adopt proactive strategies—like early procurement, supplier diversification, contract protections, and tech-enabled forecasting. These tactics help reduce risk, keep projects on schedule, and protect margins, giving your team a competitive edge in today’s challenging environment.
Over the years, construction material shortages have evolved from occasional disruptions to persistent challenges that threaten project timelines, budgets, and profitability.
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PCL appoints Kautz to lead data center expansion amid $1.3T boom
The data center construction market is projected to grow from $287 billion in 2025 to $1.3 trillion by 2035.
To meet this rising demand, PCL Construction Enterprises, Inc. has appointed Tyler Kautz as vice-president, data centers, where he will lead the company’s “Mission Critical Center of Excellence,” states a release.
The team has delivered more than 120 data center projects including complex, large-scale retrofits, new builds (including Tier IV fault-tolerant projects) and environment upgrades.
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Mitrex Sets Guinness World Record with Largest Solar Panel Mural in Edmonton
Mitrex, North America’s leading manufacturer of Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), proudly announces that its SunRise Residential project in Edmonton, Alberta, has earned the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest solar panel mural. Covering over 30,000 square feet with more than 265 kW of renewable capacity, this landmark installation integrates Mitrex’s advanced eFacade PRO plus BIPV panels into a stunning mural designed by Indigenous artist Lance Cardinal.
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DIALOG, Rockliff Pierzchajlo Kroman Architects merge
DIALOG and Rockliff Pierzchajlo Kroman (RPK) Architects have announced the merger of their design practices.
The combined operations will be based out of the DIALOG’s Edmonton studio.
As part of the merger, Jan Kroman, formerly principal at RPK Architects, joins DIALOG as a partner. Kroman brings extensive experience that spans both international and local design contexts, having worked in Holland, Japan, Toronto and Calgary.
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Construction intentions on the rise in May building permit report
Building permits were on the rise in May, reports Statistics Canada in its latest building permit report. The total value of permits issued in Canada rose by $1.4 billion, or 12 per cent, reaching $13.1 billion for the month. Much of the increase in construction intentions was attributed to Ontario’s institutional component, which jumped $1.3 billion from the April report.
Overall, the value of non-residential building permits increased sharply, rising $1.2 billion to $5.6 billion, Construction intentions for a new hospital in the Niagara region of Ontario helped drive the numbers significantly higher for the month.
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Community-Focused Redevelopment Planned for Toronto’s Jane Finch Mall
Brad-Jay Investments Ltd., owner and operator of Jane Finch Mall since 1968, has announced a strategic partnership with Toronto-based real estate developer Hullmark, which has acquired a minority interest in the property and will serve as Master Development Manager. This milestone follows the City of Toronto’s August 2024 approval of Brad-Jay’s phased, mixed-use redevelopment plan for the site, which envisions new housing, retail, and community amenities. The long-term transformation, expected to roll out over 15–20 years, will build on the mall’s existing role as a central place for shopping, gathering, and accessing services while adapting to the evolving needs of the Jane Finch community.
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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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Limited Space—Sign Up Now!
TCA Wellness Program—Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (members-only event)
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TCA 2025 Boat Cruise—Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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