IN THIS ISSUE:
TCA's Virtual Members Day Event
Welcome New Members
TCA / YCL Event Line Up
TCA Golf Tournament
Virtual Commissioning
CCA / COCA News
TCIC Course Line Up
Project of the Month
Advantage Club Partners
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MONTHLY GIVEAWAY - SEE BELOW |
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HOME DEPOT PRO MONTHLY CONTEST:
Every Month we will be drawing one lucky winner for a Home Depot Gift Card!
How to Enter: If you are reading this newsletter AND you are a member of the TCA, congratulations as you are automatically entered to win!
Our March Winner is Julie from Advantage Sport! CONGRATULATIONS!
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TCA's 26th Annual Members' Day Goes Virtual—Save The Dates: May 5-6, 2021
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TCA's 26th Annual Members' Day is going virtual this year!
TCA is committed to providing a safe and effective way for members to participate, exhibit, and network at our 26th Annual Members' Day event. We don't want you to miss out on this exciting two-part event, so mark your calendars and save the dates: May 5-6, 2021.
Stay tuned for more details!
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Welcoming TCA's NEWEST Members |
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Upcoming TCA / YCL Events |
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Members' Day Virtual Events
May 5 - 6, 2021 - Online
TCA Annual Golf Tournament
May 13, 2021 - Angus Glen Golf Club
Safety Month - May 2021
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*Due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, we advise that you visit our website events page for updates on our future events!*
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TCA Annual Golf Tournament—Save The Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
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Save the date: Thursday, May 13, 2021, and join us for a fun filled day at the Angus Glen Golf Course! More details to follow soon, including registration, fees, and sponsorship opportunities. Stay tuned for updates.
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April is Earth Month at TCA Share Your GREEN Practices With Us! |
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April is Earth Month at TCA , and all month long we will be raising awareness on the importance of green building practices! Please share with us what your company is doing to build sustainably as we would love to profile your initiatives to inspire other TCA member companies to do the same.
In addition to sharing your company's green building practices we also want to hear what YOU might be doing personally to support mother earth.
Please e-mail Vishawn Thompson to share your GREEN practices with us and we will be sure to profile you during the month of April.
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A Look Back at the Women in Construction Nominated in March to Celebrate Women's History Month |
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In celebration of Women's History Month, TCA highlighted some extraordinary women in construction nominated by their company to be featured in our special edition newsletter, "TCA Celebrates Women in Construction," throughout March.
Thank you to everyone who participated and acknowledged these strong, remarkable leaders. We celebrate you today and every day!
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YCL St. Patrick’s Day Party Virtual Social Recap — THANK YOU for Attending!
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COVID-19 has altered the course of the first Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Committee event in 2021. Usually, in March, the YCL Committee would host one of its most significant events, an annual ping pong tournament at the SPiN venue in downtown Toronto but had to take a different approach due to the ongoing COVID-19 conditions.
On Thursday, March 4, 2021, the YCL Committee hosted its first interactive virtual event of the year, a St. Patrick's Day Themed Virtual Social Party that featured a private bartender. The event kicked off with the YCL Committee Chair Christine Kellowan, from Goldman Sloan Nash & Haber LLP, the event's sponsor, welcoming over 30 attendees who joined the online social event.
After the warm welcome, all the participants introduced themselves. They enjoyed a fun evening of Irish trivia challenge, networking in breakout rooms, and the evening's highlight making two delicious cocktails live with the private bartender. The expert instructor described ingredients and techniques, while the participants followed along in the comfort of their own homes.
We know how much you all LOVED the cocktails, so we are here to share the recipes so you can make them again!
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A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsor! |
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Member Benefit: Virtual Commissioning of Stat Decs |
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Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, TCA is now commissioning statutory declarations virtually for our members.
If you require the signature of a commissioner of oaths, the virtual commissioning process will be as follows:
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Email us at statdec@tcaconnect.com to set up the video conference.
- Commissioning staff will ask for identification in order to verify the member's identity. Have your picture identification ready.
- Once confirmed you will sign the Statutory Declarations while the commissioning staff witness. You will then need to scan and send it by email.
- Once received, the commissioning staff will print and verify the signature that they witnessed and if everything is satisfactory, they will sign and email it back.
If you have any further questions regarding TCA's virtual commissioning process, please contact us by email: statdec@tcaconnect.com.
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COCA March 2021 Government Relations Report |
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Click here, to read the full report.
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The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA), our provincial partner, aims to bring concerns of our members at large to the attention of Queen's Park. COCA is committed to working with the Provincial Government to ensure that Ontario's legislative landscape is one in which our industry can grow and prosper.
Highlights from COCA's monthly newsletter include:
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The Canadian Construction Association (CCA), our federal partner, aims to be the national voice for the Canadian construction industry, giving our industry a voice in public policy issues; legal and standards development; and goals of contractors, suppliers and allied business professionals working in, or with, Canada's non-residential construction industry.
For a copy of CCA's weekly newsletter, please click here.
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Industry COVID-19 Resources |
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TCA has created a weekly bulletin in an effort to support and provide members with up-to-date and relevant information on the industry and COVID-19 — the latest editions can be found on our website on the "COVID-19 Updates" page.
Other Industry COVID-19 Resources websites:
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The Construction Institute Of Canada Course Line U |
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TCIC is pleased to offer you the following courses, seminars and workshops taught by senior industry professionals:
April 2021 (live webinars)
Apr. 1, 8 & 15 | Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Apr. 1 – June 3 | Thursday | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Apr. 6 & 7 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Apr. 6 – June 8 | Tuesday | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Apr. 7 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Apr. 9, 16, 23 & 30 | Friday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Apr. 13 & 14 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Apr. 14 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Apr. 14 & 21 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Apr. 14, 21 & 28 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Apr. 15 | Thursday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Apr 16 & 23 | Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Apr. 21 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Apr. 22, 23 & 26 | Thursday & Friday (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM) | Monday (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Apr. 22 & 29, May 6 | Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Apr. 28 & 29 | Wednesday & Thursday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Apr. 28 & May 5 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Apr. 28, May 5 & 12 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
For TCIC inquiries, please contact:
Faith Chen, Manager, Professional Development
416-847-9162
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TCIC Featured Course Of The Month |
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Apr. 9, 16, 23 & 30 | Friday | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | OR
June 9, 10, 16 & 17 | Wednesday & Thursday | 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Module 1 Negotiating to Win On Site – 3.5 Hours
This 3.5 hour module explores Harvard's Program on Negotiation (PON) and walks the learner through distributive and integrative bargaining strategies required to arrive at the best possible outcome for settling disputes on-site. Leveraging the best information you have while putting the interests of the project front and centre, we will work through practical solutions including a prisoners dilemma group exercise.
Module 2 Communication Strategies in a New Era of Social Distancing – 3.5 Hours
Recognizing the appropriate medium for delivery of message will be more critical than ever to build trust among project partners. Email is not always the right solution, yet a handshake is no longer socially acceptable. This dilemma needs new thought, and practical solutions that we will explore to arm PM's and Site Superintendents with the key skills they need to get their message across, while also respecting the receiving of messages from others in the spirit of collaboration to get the job done.
Click here, for more details.
May 4 – 7 | Tuesday - Friday | 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
CONSTRUCTION 101 AND BEYOND is your comprehensive overview of the Canadian construction industry. Designed specifically for construction management professionals, this two-day course breaks down the complexity of the industry examining the important roles for various industry stakeholders. Over these two days, you will participate in hands-on activities and examine every step of the industry – from bidding to closeout.
Topics include:
- Introduction to construction industry
- Major steps in a construction project
- Risk management
- Bid documents
- Contract law
- Bidding
- Receiving bids and award of contract
- Format of contracts and contract clauses
- Project start up to close out
Click here, for more details.
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Project Bid Opportunities |
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Owner: District School Board of Niagara
The province has approved the new West Niagara Secondary School to go to tender. The new school is a 42.5 investment and will be located at 5699 King Street and 4640 Durham Road, Beamsville, near Grimsby's eastern border within Lincoln's town. The new West Niagara Secondary School will support the consolidation of three different regional high schools: Beamsville District Secondary School, Grimsby Secondary School, and South Lincoln High School. Construction is set to start in the Spring of 2021 and be completed within 18 months, opening in the fall of 2022.
Highlights of the new school construction include:
- Three-storey school with capacity of 1533 secondary student spaces.
- Approximately 200,000 sq ft and would include various instructional and operational areas consisting of classrooms, laboratories, music room, technology labs, gymnasium, change rooms, learning commons, cafeteria, a 1,000-seat theatre, and various administration areas.
- Also includes a greenhouse, with both an interior and exterior classroom. This space will offer specialty programming space for students enrolled in the Agricultural Specialist High Skills Major Program.
Construct Connect Project Intelligence ID Number: 3292037
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TCA Advantage - Group Home & Auto Insurance Program
Save up to 50% on regular home and automobile insurance rates
With TCA's group buying power, save the premium on your insurance rates with the power of numbers! National Brokers Insurance and the TCA have partnered to help you save up to 50% on your home, apartment and vehicle insurance premiums. Contact National Brokers Insurance today for a quote! 1 877 630 NATL (6285)
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TCA Advantage - Incredible savings on your office supplies
GREAT savings on your everyday office supplies! TCA's partnership with Staples Advantage offers you up to 60% off! Contact us today for more information.
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TCA Advantage- Fleet Pricing on ALL Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep
Advantage Club members enjoy FLEET PRICING on the purchase of a Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep Vehicle! TCA's partnership with Chrysler offers substantial savings! Contact us today for more information.
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For specific questions about the program, please contact Barbara Mirsky at 416-499-4000, x4101.
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We're here to help... please contact us: |
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TORONTO CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
70 Leek Crescent
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1
Telephone: (416) 499-4000
Fax: (416) 499-8752
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Important Reminder to TCA Members
In an effort to keep you updated on TCA membership products and services, please contact us if staffing information changes—this is the best way for you and your colleagues to find out what's happening at TCA!
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