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TCA Best of the Best Awards
February 24, 2026,
Richmond Hill Country Club
Ski Day 2026
February 26, 2026, Craigleith Ski Club
TCA Members' Networking Workshop
March 10, 2026, TCA Office
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Networking
With over 1,800 member companies, TCA offers you a unique opportunity to meet, grow and build lasting connections with a wide range of likeminded industry professionals. We offer endless avenues for members to expand their industry connections through ongoing social events, industry committees, and educational events, some of which are FREE to attend. New to the association? what better way to get out there and build connections in the industry.
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Important amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act now in effect
New amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act (OCA) took immediate effect on Jan. 1 through Bill 216 (Building Ontario for You Act, 2024) and refined by Bill 60 (Fighting Delays and Building Faster Act, 2025).
Overall, the amendments represent what Fasken Martineau DuMoulin partners Nora Kharouba and Edward Lynde describe as, “a natural extension of the ongoing commitment to ensuring the timely and predictable flow of funds through the construction pyramid.”
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Canada’s Building Construction Investment Climbs 9.7% in November
Statistics Canada reports that Canada’s building construction investment surged 9.7% in November, reaching $24.5 billion, according to new data reflecting ongoing growth in both residential and non-residential sectors. This increase aligns with October’s 14.9% rise in building permits, highlighting a lag between permit issuance and active construction spending.
On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the value of construction investment climbed 9.6% to $22.7 billion for the month and marked a 13% year-over-year increase.
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New 2025 National Model Codes bring new and not-so-new standards
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) has released the 2025 editions of the National Model Codes which bring forward new revisions but some provinces – such as B.C. – have already implemented new standards or have outstripped the current codes.
The 2025 National Model Codes include the National Building Code (NBC), National Energy Code, National Plumbing Code and National Fire Code. The model codes have no force in law until they are adopted in part or whole by a local or provincial government authority having jurisdiction.
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CN Tower unveils renovations to launch its 50th anniversary celebrations
The Canada Lands Company unveiled its $21-million renovation to the CN Tower’s Lower Observation Level to kick off the attraction’s 50th anniversary year celebrations.
The revamped Lower Observation Level features Artmosphere, state-of-the-art interactive video walls that create opportunities to showcase immersive and interactive art with animated visual representations of original works by a collective of Canadian artists, including Indigenous artists from across the country.
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Cooper Equipment Rentals Appoints Brian Spilak as Chief Executive Officer, Doug Dougherty to Transition to Executive Chair
Cooper Equipment Rentals announces the appointment of Brian Spilak as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2026. Brian will succeed Doug Dougherty, who will transition to the role of Executive Chair of the Board of Directors on the same date, as part of a long-planned leadership succession.
Brian joined Cooper Equipment Rentals in 2016 and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2023.
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Build Canada Homes invests $21M to provide supportive housing in Toronto
The Government of Canada announced that through Build Canada Homes, the Province of Ontario and the City of Toronto it is partnering with the University Health Network (UHN) to support the creation of Dunn House Phase 2, which will provide new supportive housing in Toronto’s Parkdale community. The federal government is investing $21.6 million for the development, with the Province of Ontario providing up to $2.6 million in annual operational funding, and the City of Toronto leading the delivery of these new homes as a public developer.
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PCL Honoured to be One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2026
PCL Construction is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 2026. This will mark the seventh consecutive year the company has made this prestigious list, selected by the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project.
One of PCL Construction’s core priorities is investing in people and their growth at every stage of their career. This means creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders, offering valuable resources for learning and development, and building a strong, diverse and adaptable workforce for today and for the future.
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Metal Price Volatility Squeezes Projects Amid Data Center Boom
Construction firms entered 2026 under mounting cost pressure as tariffs, energy costs, and record data center demand keep key metal prices elevated, even after the sharp volatility of the past several years.
As 2026 gets underway, construction firms are contending with mounting cost pressures. Higher energy and input costs, tariffs, and surging demand from data center and power projects help keep many key metal and electrical equipment prices elevated and volatile.
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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.
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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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CANADIAN CONCRETE EXPO 2026
February 11 - 12, 2026 | The International Centre, Toronto
| We invite you to join us in at the Canadian Concrete Expo, February 11-12, 2026, in Toronto, at The International Centre. Canada’s ONLY National Trade Show Dedicated to the Concrete, Aggregates, and Construction industries. Meet the Toronto Construction Association (TCA) team at booth# 1-828, to check out our products and services. | | | | |
CSC BUILDING EXPO
February 25, 2026 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
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The CSC Toronto Chapter is excited to host its 48th Annual Building Expo event on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building).
This FREE event! Sign up today and attend Toronto's longest and continuous running Construction Trade Show.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with industry professionals.
| | 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.**
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