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IN THIS ISSUE:


Advertise with TCA

TCA / YCL Event Line Up

Welcoming TCA's NEWEST Members

YCL Women in Leadership Event Sold Out - October 23, 2024

TCA 2024 Boat Cruise - Recap

TCA's 2024/25 Construction Book Advertisers

The Buildings Show

Join our Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Committee

CCA / COCA News

TCIC Sept. & Oct. 2024 Course Line Up

Project of the Month

Advantage Club Partners

 

September 2024


 

 

Advertise with TCA


Advertise with us and grow your business!


TCA's monthly E-Connect newsletter reaches all of our members, partner associations, industry organizations, and buyers of construction services at all government levels - that's over 30,000 industry contacts!


In addition to reaching such a large audience, our monthly newsletter also lives on our TCA website and will be promoted on all of our social channels, giving you even more exposure.  


Click here to view our online advertising rates.

 

Upcoming TCA / YCL Events

 
 
 
 


Members FREE Networking Workshop

October 29, 2024 - TCA Office

Contact: Nazak Ghobadi | 416-499-4000, x4106


YCL Women in Leadership: Building Equity

in Architecture, Design & Construction (SOLD OUT)

October 23, 2024 - Gensler Toronto office

Contact: Vishawn Thompson


YCL 2024 Pub Night - SAVE THE DATE!

November 14, 2024 - Early Mercy

Contact: Vishawn Thompson 

 

Welcoming TCA's NEWEST Members

 
 

Cecchini Group Inc.

 

CertaPro Painters

 

Confra Complete Construction, a division of FirstOnSite Restoration 

Limited

 
 


GeoVerra Inc.

 

Insurance Store

 

SerCo Construction Ltd.

 
 


 

Teknion

 


 
Click to view the full August list.
 

YCL Committee Presents… Women in Leadership: Building Equity in Architecture, Design & Construction - October 23, 2024: SOLD OUT!

The TCA Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Committee is hosting a thought-provoking discussion on how to break down existing industry barriers, achieve equity in leadership positions, and pave the way for the next generation of women in the industry.


Taking place at the Gensler Toronto office (150 King Street West, Suite 1400) on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, between 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST, the Women in Leadership event will feature a panel of leaders from across the industry to share their experiences, lessons, and advice for both up-and-coming, and seasoned, architects, designers, and builders.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Moderator: 

Timea Jakab, OAA 

Studio Director, Senior Associate, Gensler 

 

Panelists include:

Sonia Matheson  

Managing Director, Principal, Gensler  

Julia Evangelista  

Director, Business Development,

Govan Brown

Heela Omarkhail  

Vice President, Social Impact,

The Daniels Corporation  

Kate LaBrash 

Director, Office Leasing,

 QuadReal Property Group

 

TCA 2024 Boat Cruise - Recap

TCA Summer Boat Cruise: A Night to Remember!


The TCA Summer Boat Cruise once again proved to be an unforgettable experience. It was held on Thursday, August 8, and this year’s event surpassed all expectations, offering an even more exhilarating night of summer fun than the previous year.


TCA members set sail through the picturesque Islands of Lake Ontario, with the cruise starting in the early evening and continuing through a breathtaking sunset. The stunning backdrop, along with great company, made this event the perfect mix of relaxation and networking, offering attendees a memorable opportunity to connect in a unique and beautiful setting.


This three-hour cruise has set a new standard for summer events in the construction industry, and it will be a challenge to surpass it in 2025. However, rest assured, the TCA team is already brainstorming ways to make next year’s event even more spectacular.


A special thank you to our generous sponsors, the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO), for their continued support of this wonderful summer celebration.


As we look ahead to 2025, be sure to save the date for TCA’s next Summer Event—you won’t want to miss out!


Click here to view the picture gallery.


Thank you to our incredible sponsors


 

TCA's 2024/25 Construction Book is coming Fall

Maximize the exposure of your construction products and services by advertising in our PRINT and ONLINE 2024/25 Construction Book. Reaching over 3,500 public and private buyers of construction services, our readership includes architects, engineers, designers, developers, property managers, general contractors, and all TCA member companies.


The 2024/25 Construction Book will be published and available this fall! Our advertisers include:

Platinum Advertisers


Only ASI Group Canada designs, engineers, and manufactures fully integrated washroom accessories, partitions, lockers, and visual display products from one source.


https://asigroup-canada.com/

 

Home Depot PRO is here to help.

We’re here to help find everything you need to safely get back to business.


www.homedepot.ca

 

Regal is a Leading Provider of Windows, Doors & Railings. 


With Over 40 Years Of Exceptional Service, Quality and Reputation.


www.regalaluminum.com

 

Superior Door & Gate Systems Ltd., provides professional High Security Fencing, Security Gates, Hydraulic Bollards, and Anti-Terrorist Equipment since 1977.


www.sdgs.ca

 

The TPH Group, operating across Ontario,

provides quality Painting, Drywall and Framing services.


www.theTPHgroup.com

 

Gold Bundle Advertiser


 

Flynn is North America’s leading total building envelope contractor:

roofing, cladding, glazing, waterproofing.


https://flynncompanies.com

 

Pinnacle Infotech - We are a global leader in providing BIM solutions


to the international market and proud to have a local office in the GTA.


www.pinnacleinfotech.com

 

All your trade show and promotional needs.

We’ve got your brand covered.

Contact: Michael.Bunker@Proforma.com


www.proforma.com/theswagteam

 

Special Bundle Advertiser


We Measure Up. AATO Members bring Professional & Technological skills

and knowledge to meet your building requirements.


www.aato.ca

Voice of the Ontario mobile crane and concrete pump industry and promote the safety and betterment of the industry with all stakeholders.


cranerentalassociationontario.com

 

Ontario Panelization has extensive experience in

the commercial construction industry.


www.ontariopanelization.com

 

 

 

The Buildings Show: December 4 - 6, 2024 -

Registration is Now Open

The Buildings Show will take place from December 4 to 6, 2024. Registration is now open!


For over 35 years, The Buildings Show has delivered the most cutting edge, expert-led seminars, informative panels, thought provoking roundtables, and an electric tradeshow experience that can't be missed. Construct Canada, PM Expo, Homebuilder & Renovator Expo, and the World of Concrete Toronto Pavilion. Every angle of the Canadian building industry under 1 roof.


Click here, for all the details and to register.


TCA Members Only

If you are a TCA member, please email us at info@tcaconnect.com to receive your registration code for a free show floor pass.

TCA Members Only

If you are a TCA member, please email us at info@tcaconnect.com to receive your registration code for a free show floor pass.

 

Join our Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Club

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.

To learn more about YCL and how you can get involved, click here.
 

 

Member Benefit: Virtual Commissioning of Stat Decs

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:

  • 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.
 

COCA News

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:

For a copy of COCA's monthly newsletter, please click here.

 

CCA News

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.

CCA recently launched a new newsletter called CCA Plus+. 

To view CCA's Plus+ newsletter, please click here. 
 

Classic Fire + Life Safety is a leading provider of fire protection services in the construction industry. Birthed in 2021 from the merger of two long-time and trusted companies (Forest City Fire Protection and Classic Fire Protection), we have a combined 75+ year proven track record of installing top-quality fire protection systems and equipment for our construction partners.
 

 
 

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.**


 

The Construction Institute Of Canada Course Line Up

TCIC is pleased to offer you the following courses, seminars and workshops taught by senior industry professionals:  


September 2024


Construction Claims Management Program

Sep. 26 & 27 | Thursday & Friday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST


Evening class Lean Construction Education Program: Unit 1

Sep. 30 & Oct. 7 | Monday | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST


October 2024


Project Management: Planning, Scheduling & Control

Oct. 1, 8 & 15 | Tuesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST


In-person class Understanding The Ontario Building Code: An Overview

Oct. 2 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST


Close Out a Construction Project

Oct. 2 & 3 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST


Excel for Construction – Basic

Oct. 2 & 9 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST


Evening class Effective Tools, Techniques & Models for Project Management

Oct. 2 & 9 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST


New So You Have an Insurance Policy on the Project – Now What?

Oct. 3 | Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST


New Contractor’s Practical Guide to Change Order Pricing and Management

Oct. 8 & 9 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST


Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers

Oct. 8 – 10 | Tuesday - Thursday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM EST


Compliance With Prompt Payment To Avoid Adjudication In Ontario

Oct. 9 | Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST



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TCIC Featured Courses Of The Month

 

Project Management: Planning, Scheduling & Control


Save money on your projects, build the brand recognition and reputation that you desire for yourself and your business by learning to effectively manage your project's schedule, costs & resources. Effective planning, scheduling, and control, is the difference between being on time, or behind time; making money or losing money; and most importantly being stressed-out or stress-free. In these trying times it is more important than ever to have the tools, skills, and knowledge to adapt and be agile on your projects. This Gold Seal accredited course will provide you with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to successfully plan, schedule, and most importantly control simple to complex construction projects. This online course provides participants with both the technical and soft skills to be successful in managing your projects.


Through this course you will learn to:

  • Manage projects to deliver on time
  • Analyze and determine sequence and duration of construction activities
  • Plan for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous (VUCA)
  • Apply change and claim management principles and conduct time impact analysis to your project
  • Learn both the soft (leadership, communication, management) and technical side of project management planning and scheduling
  • Plan construction activities for various building projects

Click here, for more details.

 

Project of the Month

Nahid Harbour ready to shine at Oshawa’s waterfront


Nahid Harbour Condos will shine bright as Oshawa’s first waterfront community, the developer says.


Located at 80 Harbour Rd. near Nelson Street in Oshawa along the shores of Lake Ontario, the tower is expected to be one of the first modern condo communities in the city’s lakefront district. Nahid is a Muslim name of Arabic origin that means shining star or morning star.


The first tower at Nahid Harbour features a 10- to 16-storey terraced podium with a 30-storey tower soaring above it. It will offer a total of 694 residential suites. The developer is Nahid Corporation and the architects are Options Architects. The highrise is in the preconstruction phase.


The lot, which is currently empty, is surrounded by conservation parklands, beaches and Lake Ontario.


Nahid Harbour was designed to facilitate connectivity through an abundance of indoor and outdoor amenity spaces, trails, walkways and parks, while preserving nature reserves onsite. The McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Preserve is located to the east of the property. Lakeview Park, which is on Lake Ontario and features beaches and sports fields, is located to the south. Nearby is the Oshawa Valleylands Conservation Area which offers access to bike paths along the Oshawa Creek.


The property is situated between the water’s edge and transit and amenities including the Oshawa Via Rail and GO Station, Highway 401, the Oshawa Centre, restaurants, parks and beaches.


The residential building will feature studio, one, two and three bedrooms and amenities.


Developer: Nahid Corporation

Architect: Option Architects


 

TCA Advantage Club: Westland MY Group Discount Rates

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TCA Advantage Club

 
TCA Advantage - Group Home & Auto Insurance Program
Personalized coverage to meet your needs
 
As a member of the Toronto Construction Association, you have access to preferred rates and personalized service on home and auto insurance. With TCA's group insurance plan, you can protect the things you value most and keep more money in your pocket. Contact Westland MyGroup today for a quote!1-844-999-7687
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.  
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.
For partner discount information, please visit us at www.tcaadvantage.com

For specific questions about the program, please email: info@tcaconnect.com.
 

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70 Leek Crescent
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1
Telephone: (416) 499-4000
 Fax: (416) 499-8752

 
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