May 20, 2025


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 YCL Presents A Mother's Day Panel: Working Moms: Strength in Both Worlds

May 22, 2025 - (only a few spots remaining)


TCA Golf Tournament 2025

May 29, 2025


Members Networking Workshop

June 24, 2025 - TCA Office


YCL Annual Boat Cruise

June 2025 - Yankee Lady



TCA MEMBER BENEFIT

Education and Professional Development


One of the core benefits of a TCA membership is the opportunity to advance your professional standing and qualifications in an industry characterized by stiff competition.


TCA offers several avenues for ongoing professional development through our educational arm.


ONLY TWO DAYS AWAY! Registration Now and Don’t miss out!


TCA’s Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Committee Presents…


Working Moms: Strength in Both Worlds Panel Discussion - Thursday, May 22, 2025

Click here for the full details and to register!

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Industry welcomes provincial commitment to standardize municipal construction practices


The Government of Ontario has introduced the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 to help speed up the construction of new homes and infrastructure, including by streamlining development processes and reducing costs in close partnership with municipalities. The province is also increasing its investment in housing-enabling infrastructure by adding $400 million in immediate funding to the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) and Municipal Housing Infrastructure Fund (MHIP) for a total of nearly $2.3 billion over four years across the HEWSF and the MHIP.


Click here, to read the full news article.

Canadian Construction Industry Calls for Bold Collaboration with New Government


The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) congratulates the newly appointed members of Canada’s 31st Ministry, expressing optimism about the opportunity for renewed collaboration between government and industry. CCA President Rodrigue Gilbert welcomed the fresh faces in the cabinet, emphasizing the urgent need for innovative thinking and regional expertise to address pressing challenges such as labour shortages, outdated procurement models, and ongoing disruptions to global trade.





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Stantec selected for Mississauga’s $580M Dundas bus rapid transit corridor


The City of Mississauga has selected design and engineering firm Stantec to lead the detailed design and contract administration on the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Mississauga East Corridor, which includes more than seven kilometres of bus rapid transit (BRT) with eight stops.


According to a release, the Dundas BRT Mississauga East segment has an estimated project budget of $580 million, which includes design and construction, land acquisition and additional regional utility upgrades.


Click here, to read the full news article.

Canada’s Building Permits Drop in March


According to Statistics Canada, the total value of building permits issued in March 2025 dropped by $549.4 million (-4.1%), totaling $12.9 billion. This decline was driven by a significant reduction in non-residential permits, which fell $716.3 million (-14.5%) to $4.2 billion. However, the residential sector provided a cushion, rising $166.9 million (+2.0%) to $8.7 billion.


Non-Residential Sector

The decline in the non-residential category was led by a steep fall in commercial construction intentions, which dropped $474.1 million (-19.0%) to $2.0 billion.


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Skills Ontario competition a beehive of activity, showcasing the next generation of tradespeople


Consisting of 77 competitions and numerous conferences, the Skills Ontario Competition at the Toronto Congress Centre earlier this month was a bustling beehive of activity.


More than 40,000 people attended the two-and-a-half-day event which provides a unique opportunity for elementary, high school and college students to demonstrate their skills in, what may be, their chosen career path.




Click here, to read the full news article.

RFP closed for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Stations, Rail and Systems


Infrastructure Ontario is reporting the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage has closed for teams submitting bids for the Stations, Rail and Systems (SRS) package for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE).


The SRS package includes design and construction of seven stations and installation of rail and systems for the 9.2-kilometre extension. It also include work for the existing Mount Dennis Station to connect the ECWE with future Eglinton Crosstown LRT service. 


Click here, to read the full news article.

 

Bridge over Hwy. 400 in Vaughan reaches significant milestone


The City of Vaughan announced another significant milestone on the future bridge linking Canada Drive and America Avenue over Highway 400, with the successful installation of the bridge girders.


Once complete, this bridge will enhance Vaughan’s transportation network, help alleviate traffic and allow residents to travel seamlessly from one community to another. Construction of the bridge is underway and is anticipated to be complete by 2026.



Click here, to read the full news article.

PCL Construction Honored as Platinum Club Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies


PCL Construction is proud to share that we have once again been named a Platinum Club member in Canada’s Best Managed Companies program for 2025.


“This marks 24 consecutive years in the Platinum Club — an achievement that speaks volumes about our team’s dedication to excellence,” said Chris Gower, President and CEO of PCL Construction.



Click here, to read the full news article.

 


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.



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TCA Annual Golf Tournament: Thursday, May 29, 2025 (SOLD OUT)


We are thrilled to welcome you to our Annual Golf Day! Thank you for your incredible support — we can’t wait to see you on the green!

 
 

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

Contractor’s Practical Guide to Change Order

Pricing and Management (2 Gold Seal credits)

May 21 & 22 | Wednesday. & Thursday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST


Evening class Lean Construction Education Program: Unit 5 (2 Gold Seal credits)

May 21 & 26 | Monday & Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST


Excel for Construction – Advanced (2 Gold Seal credits)

May 21 & 28 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST


Building Construction – Putting It All Together

(Understanding a Project’s Life Cycle) (4 Gold Seal credits)

May 26 & 27, Jun. 2 & 3 | Monday & Tuesday | 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST


Strategic Planning for Growth (2 Gold Seal credits)

May 28 & 29 | Wednesday & Thursday | 11:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST


Construction Claims Management Program (2 Gold Seal credits)

May. 29 & 30 | Thursday & Friday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST


Project Managers Guide to Accounting Practices,

Cost Controls & Financial Reports (4 Gold Seal credits)

Jun. 3 – 5 | Tuesday - Thursday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM EST


"It's Like Déjà Vu All Over Again!" Changes to Ontario’s

Construction Act (1 Gold Seal credit)

Jun. 4 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST


Mastering Subcontracts: Maximizing Opportunities and

Minimizing Risks (2 Gold Seal credits)

Jun. 4 & 5 | Wednesday & Thursday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST


For more details, please click here, or contact: 

Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development

fchen@tcaconnect.com

 
 
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