October 10, 2023


IN THIS ISSUE:


  • Upcoming TCA Events
  • Advertise in our weekly bulletin
  • TCA Member Benefit
  • Industry News
  • TCA Member Spotlight
  • Important TCA Updates
  • Certificates of Substantial Performance (CSPs) - TCA Member discount
  • TCIC Upcoming Courses
 
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 

TCA Members' Networking Workshop

November 1, 2023


YCL 2023 Pub Night (SOLD OUT)

November 9, 2023


TCA Annual Christmas Luncheon

December 1, 2023

TCA MEMBER BENEFIT

Project Opportunities


With a TCA membership, companies gain access to endless project opportunities at the municipal, provincial and national scale, as well as support services to help land the project. We offer an electronic plans room service through the ConstructConnect Project Intelligence (CCPI) platform complete with staff and technical support giving you round-the-clock project access..

 
 

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

CAGBC, partners join forces to launch green training program


The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) and partners have announced the launch of free low-carbon skills training for the Canadian construction sector.


The first of five profession-specific modules, the Low Carbon Education Training Workshop for Architecture Professionals, kicked off Oct. 3 as part of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s 2023 Congress on Architecture.


The other partners are the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), the Climate Risk Institute, the Building Owners and Managers Association and the Real Property Association of Canada.





Click here, to read the full news article.

PCL Construction to use Stack for preconstruction


STACK Construction Technologies, a cloud-based construction platform, recently announced a strategic partnership to optimize PCL Construction’s preconstruction process across its structure around the world.


PCL chose the platform based on its data availability, cloud collaboration, data security and integration capabilities. The company is streamlining its preconstruction processes with the platform’s innovative and hyper-accurate takeoff feature to enhance their estimating capabilities. By leveraging the platform’s open API, PCL is able to seamlessly integrate its existing workflow to produce better estimating data.


Click here, to read the full news article. 

 
 

EllisDon Developments to launch Arcadia District


EllisDon’s development arm, EllisDon Developments, is opening sales this month for Arcadia District, its master-planned community in Etobicoke, Ont. The four-tower project on Fieldway Road will be steps from Bloor St. and Kipling Ave., and spans nearly 15,000 square metres in an area of Toronto designated as one of Ontario’s urban growth centres.


Located in a transit-oriented neighbourhood, the project’s four towers will range from 12 to 42 storeys, with more than 1,300 suites available. Units vary from 380 to 1,080 sq. ft. The mixed-use space will include 62,000 sq. ft. of shared amenity room in The Arcadia Club, roughly 14,000 sq. ft. of retail space, and a new 26,000 sq. ft. park on the east end of the site.


Click here, to read the full news article. 

CCA launches industry call to action to urge feds to develop long-term infrastructure strategy


The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is launching an industry call to action urging the federal government to partner with the construction industry to create “a strong foundation for a stronger Canada.”


According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Canada needs to build 3.5 million additional homes above and beyond what is currently projected to be built by 2030. With the current construction workforce shortage, the industry does not have the workers required to meet projected needs, states a release.


Inflation, rising interest rates, affordability and Canada’s deteriorating foundational infrastructure, are compounding the problem.


Click here, to read the full news article. 

 

Innovative Precast Concrete Building System by Lodestar Structures Inc. Revolutionizes the Global Construction Industry


Lodestar Structures Inc., a pioneer in construction technology, is gaining widespread attention for its innovative Precast Concrete Building System, which is set to transform the global construction industry. This groundbreaking system, developed in Kingston, Ontario, offers a versatile and efficient solution that has the potential to address pressing challenges faced by the construction sector. Lodestar Structures' Precast Concrete Building System comprises three key components: the Structural Building Module, Precast Wall Panels, and a Precast Modular Base (floor/footing) system.


Click here, to read the full news article. 

Cement is everywhere. The industry is turning to carbon capture to curb emissions, and it’s not alone


For better or worse, concrete is everywhere. As the second-most consumed material in the world, it’s in the roads you drive on, the foundation of your home and, oftentimes, the walls of the office building that surrounds you. 


The problem is, making concrete also pumps carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Cement, a key ingredient in concrete, is the world’s second-largest industrial CO2 emitter and is responsible for about seven per cent of carbon emissions globally and 1.4 per cent of Canada’s. 




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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.

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.



Important TCA Updates                                                                   

*TCA Members Only*


Last Chance to register! TCA Environmental Committee Seminar Series: Building to Net Zero - Infrastructure

Click on the banner for the full details


When: Thursday, October 12, 2023


Where: Online (Zoom)


Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM


Cost: FREE


REGISTER FOR FREE HERE.


*For TCA Members Only*


SIGN UP TODAY!


TCA Free Members' Networking Workshop: November 1, 2023


TCA Members! Sign up to attend TCA's free members' networking workshop on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Take advantage of this great opportunity to connect with industry peers, build strong professional relationships, and grow your business. 

TCA's 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.


For further details, click here, Or contact Nazak Ghobadi to RSVP Now:


Email: nghobadi@tcaconnect.com | Phone: 416-499-4000, x4106

 

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.**



TCIC Upcoming Courses

New Contractor’s Practical Guide to Change Order

Pricing and Management (1 Gold Seal credit)

Oct. 11 & 12 | Wednesday & Thursday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST


The 2020 CCDC 2 (Going Beyond the Boardroom –

A Contract Administrator's Perspective) (0.5 Gold Seal credit)

Oct. 12 | Thursday | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST


Effective Construction Meeting & Meeting Minutes (0.5 Gold Seal credit)

Oct. 13 | Friday | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST



Lean Construction Education Program: Unit 3 & 4 (Evening)

Oct. 16, 23 & 30 | Monday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST (1.5 Gold Seal credits)


Microsoft Project 4-webinar series (Evening)

Oct 18, 25, Nov 1 & 8 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST


Effective Work Planning for Forepersons and Crew Supervisors

Oct 18 & 19 | Tuesday & Thursday | 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST


Excel for Construction – Basic (1 Gold Seal credit)

Oct. 18 & 25 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST


For more details, please click here, or contact: 

Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development

fchen@tcaconnect.com

 
 
Toronto Construction Association | www.tcaconnect.com
 
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