IN THIS ISSUE:
The Buildings Show Recap
TCA / YCL Event Line Up
Welcome New Members
TCA 2021 Innovative Product Award Winners
TCA and Home Depot Canada12 Days of Giveaways Recap
TCA Free Members' Networking Workshop
Virtual Commissioning
CCA / COCA News
TCIC January 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 December Winner is Rick from Bioroof Systems Inc. CONGRATULATIONS!
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Thank you for visiting us at The 2021 Buildings Show |
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Thank you for visiting us at The 2021 Buildings Show / Construct Canada held at the Metro Toronto Convention, South Building on December 1 – 3, 2021.
After having to run virtually in 2020, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 Buildings Show happened in person at limited capacity in accordance with the health and safety guidelines concerning the COVID-19 restrictions.
We are grateful for the number of visitors who were able to attend and stopped by our booth during the exhibit. Our team of experts had the opportunity to share information about our membership benefits, networking events; education and professional development; marketing opportunities, and much more.
If you would like more information or have specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: info@tcaconnect.com.
We thank you for your interest in our products and services and hope you enjoyed your visit! We look forward to seeing you all again soon.
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Upcoming TCA / YCL Events |
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Members Networking Workshop
January 18, 2022 - Virtual
TCA's Annual General Meeting/Awards Presentation
February 17, 2022 - Virtual Zoom Event
TCA Annual Ski Day
February 24, 2022 - Craigleith Ski Club
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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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Welcoming TCA's NEWEST Members |
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Calligaro Tile Company Limited |
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Four City Tile & Flooring |
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Village Marble & Tile Inc. |
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TCA 2021 Innovative Product Award Winners Announced at Construct Canada |
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On Thursday, December 2, 2021, the Toronto Construction Association (TCA) 2021 Innovative Product Award (IPA) winners were announced at Construct Canada!
The IPA Award (formerly known as TIPTA) was established in 1994 by TCA and is open to any supplier who can demonstrate the development and/or the use of innovative technologies in their respective industries.
Congratulations to this year's top three winners:
First place winner: DuRock Alfacing International Limited
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Product: PUCCS NC - Non Combustible EIFS
The EIFS standards referenced in Canadian Building Codes were developed for combustible EIFS, which account for the vast majority of EIFS installed in Canada.
Recent façade fires on high rise buildings in various parts of the world have drawn attention to the use of combustible cladding and combustible insulation on the exterior of those buildings. The backbone of all EIFS is the insulation component, which is most commonly combustible foamed plastic.
Countless buildings all across Canada are in dire need of insulation to reduce their GHG emissions and to help make them both sustainable and resilient. PUCCS NC System featuring our PUC-ROCK mineral wool insulation is our latest innovation that provides the non-combustible solution to this dilemma.
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Second Place Winner: Mitrex
Product: Solar Cladding” Innovation
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Mitrex Solar Facades consist of solar cells sandwiched in between a customizable tempered glass facing layer and an advanced aluminum honeycomb backing. Through our multi-layered coating process, we’re able to offer anti-reflective colourized cladding that reflects a small amount of sunlight while absorbing the rest for energy production. An-anti soiling feature is also applied to the customizable material, ensuring dirt doesn’t accumulate which can block the sun’s rays.
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Third Place Winner: PCL Construction
Product: Job Site Resourcing™ (JSR™) Innovation
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A one-of-a-kind solution carefully designed specifically for jobsites to eliminate hassles in the process of construction. This mobile-friendly logistics management solution is intended for construction projects to manage the shared usage of resources and track details of delivery and movement of materials to jobsites.
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Thank you to everyone who participated and submitted applications for the 2021 Innovative Product Award! |
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Recap: TCA and Home Depot 12 Days of Giveaways |
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Congratulations to our 12 days of giveaways winners!
TCA's first-ever 12 Days of Giveaways in partnership with Home Depot Canada was a massive success. The campaign ran from December 6 - December 21, 2021. Some of the amazing prizes included Gift Cards to Home Depot, RYOBI Compact Kit $199 value, RIGID Compact Kit $278, M18 Fuel 2 PC, and Compact Kit $379.
The two biggest prizes were a Toro Power Clear 721 QZE 21-inch Single-Stage Snowblower at $1,140 Retail Value and a Weber GENESIS II SMART BBQ EX-335 LP at $1,599 Retail Value
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A huge thank you to Home Depot Canada for sponsoring the prizes and helping us run a successful campaign. |
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TCA Free Virtual Members' Networking Workshop: January 18, 2022 — Last chance to RSVP
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*TCA Members Only*
Today is your last chance to RSVP for TCA's first free virtual members' networking workshop of the year. The session is being held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, via Zoom. This is a great opportunity to network and reconnect with your industry peers. Do not miss out!
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TCA's Virtual Members' Networking Workshop aims to help you:
- Apply effective networking skills that help build and grow your business relations.
- Develop effective self-introduction and networking plans.
- Network with our sponsors and attend virtual networking sessions.
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For further details, click here, Or contact Nazak Ghobadi to RSVP Now:
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Join our Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Club |
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The Mission of our Young Construction Leaders Club (YCL) is to develop an informal communication network among construction industry future Leaders up to 40 years of age, in order to:
- Promote networking relationships within the construction industry.
- Develop a forum to establish industry contacts and business leads.
- Provide information, industry activities and opportunities that will enhance and profit the individual and their respective organization.
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To learn more about YCL and how you can get involved, click here.
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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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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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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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Click on the image for more details.
**IMPORTANT: To apply the discount, please mention the offer at the time of order placement.**
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The Construction Institute Of Canada Course Line Up |
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TCIC is pleased to offer you the following courses, seminars and workshops taught by senior industry professionals:
January 2022 (live webinars)
Jan. 12, 13, 19 & 20 | Wednesday & Thursday | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
Jan. 13 & 20 | Thursday | 3:30 AM – 7:30 PM EST
Jan. 16, 30, Feb. 13 & 27 | Sundays | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
Jan. 18 – 20 | Tuesday - Thursday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Jan. 18, 25 & Feb. 1 | Tuesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Jan. 18 – Mar. 29, (no class Mar. 15) | Tuesday | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Jan. 19 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Jan. 20 – Mar. 31, (no class Mar. 17) | Thursday | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Jan. 21 | Friday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Jan. 24 & 25 | Monday & Tuesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Jan. 25 & 26 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
Jan. 25 & Feb. 1 | Tuesday | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
Jan. 26 & Feb. 2 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Jan. 26 – Apr. 6, (no class Mar. 16) | Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Jan. 27 & 28 | Thursday & Friday | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Jan. 27 & 28 | Thursday & Friday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Jan. 28 | Friday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
For TCIC inquiries, please contact:
Faith Chen, Manager, Professional Development
416-847-9162
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TCIC Featured Courses Of The Month |
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Click here, for more details.
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Project Bid Opportunities |
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John Deutsch University Centre Revitalization - Queen's University
The scope of the redevelopment and revitalization of John Deutsch University Centre and Residences, on the Queen’s main campus, will provide a state-of-the-art student centre that will allow the student body access to the services and amenities that help fulfill the Queen’s learning experience.
Part 1 – JDUC Redevelopment
- the demolition of the 1974 addition,
- a 3 storey 3600m2 addition, on the existing footprint, complete w/ basement, and small roof access penthouse,
- 7700m2 interior renovation of the existing heritage building (L1 to L4 5340m2 forming part of the University Centre / L5 to L7 2364m2 forming part of Residence renovation).
- In addition, the exterior landscaping has been fully upgraded to provide barrier-free access to both new and existing entrances along with an exterior patio forming part of the relocated Queens Pub.
Part 2 – JDUC Residences
- Full renovation of all student bedrooms, lounges, and study spaces
- The majority of the work consists of deferred maintenance systems not accessible during a typical 4-month project period
Issue of tenders is currently scheduled for February 2022. Established dates for the start of construction and Substantial Performance are May 2022 and March 2024, respectively. With commissioning and move in May 2024.
The Prime Consultant and Architect of record for this project are HDR Architects in collaboration with MJMA Architects.
CCPI Project ID # 3447124
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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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