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Ensuring employees feel emotionally safe fosters a positive workplace
Emotional health and safety is an important part of fit for duty.
Openness, empathy, trust and communication are all important elements to creating an emotional safety program in the workplace. That was the message from Dan Fleming, chair of the League of Champions (LOC) in a recent presentation on Fit For Duty which took place at the Ontario General Contractors Association’s annual Symposium in The Blue Mountains, Ont. in April.
“Creating an emotionally safe workplace is essential for fostering a positive workplace,” said Fleming, who is also manager, GTA with NORCAT.
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What are the top legal challenges for construction in 2024?
The top legal challenges contractors will face this year include insolvencies, push for cost certainty and contract risk allocation, said a panel of lawyers at a recent symposium.
The discussion took place as part of the Ontario General Contractors Association Symposium, held in The Blue Mountains, Ont.
For the year ending in 2023, business insolvencies were up about 41.4 per cent compared with 2022 and this was led by businesses in the accommodation sector, food services sector and construction sector, said Gemma Healy-Murphy, a partner at McMillan LLP.
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EllisDon announces new sub-brand offering technology services for AEC industry
EllisDon announced the launch of a new sub-brand, Building Digital, which will offer a range of tailored technology services and products to the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
The Building Digital team will be stepping out from EllisDon’s 200+ Digital & Data Engineering Division, which has grown considerably over the last twenty years, after self-performing EllisDon’s software development, network engineering, SaaS operations, cybersecurity, data analytics, and more.
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BuildForce Canada report looks at impact of retrofitting buildings to achieve net-zero goals
A new report prepared by BuildForce Canada considers the impact of retrofitting existing buildings to improve their energy efficiency in support of the Government of Canada’s goals to achieve net-zero by 2050. Building a Greener Future: Estimating the impact on construction labour demands from transitioning buildings in Canada away from fossil fuels states retrofitting Canada’s residential, commercial and institutional building stock to incorporate sustainable fuel sources, technologies and materials could require as many as 57,000 additional construction workers and generate more than $81 billion in new construction investments by 2032.
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Humber College building achieves zero carbon design certification
The new Humber Cultural Hub (HCH) has been officially certified under the Zero Carbon Building – Design Standard v1 by the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC).
Spanning 365,000 square feet, the HCH will provide a new home for Humber’s award-winning music, creative arts and multimedia programs, and the Centre for Creative Business Innovation. The space which will be equipped with the latest creative technology will provide opportunities for the community to engage with high-quality performances outside of the downtown core. The HCH will be the largest zero-carbon design certification development for a university or college institution in Ontario.
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Aecon releases 2023 Sustainability Report: Advancing the Energy Transition
Aecon Group Inc. released its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting its progress and role in the energy transition.
“Our 2023 Sustainability Report illustrates our role as an innovative partner in delivering projects that will accelerate the energy transition in support of a net-zero future, and our commitment to sustainability in delivering infrastructure that aligns with our purpose –building what matters to enable future generations to thrive,” said Jean-Louis Servranckx, president and CEO, Aecon Group Inc. “We are proud to build and operate infrastructure that meets today’s needs while addressing tomorrow’s complex challenges.”
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Half-billion-dollar mixed-use development proposed for Niagara’s Vineland Station
An unsung pocket of Niagara wine country may be in the spotlight in the coming years with the proposal of a mixed-use waterfront community. Globizen, a Toronto-based city building company that specializes in creative infill projects, has submitted a rezoning application for a waterfront project at 4933 Victoria Ave. N. located in the centre of The Bench (wine) region. The proposed project also includes Court Holdings Real Estate Group Limited, gh3 architects and urban planning consultant Landwise. It will feature residential, hotel, restaurant, supportive retail and new public spaces.
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Four PCL Projects Named Best Built in Ontario
Recognized for innovation, aesthetic merit and excellence in safety, four projects built by PCL Constructors Canada Inc. (Toronto) have been named the best projects built in Ontario for 2024. The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) presented PCL with 2024 Builders Awards for the Fairmont Royal York Decarbonization, Rogers Centre Renovation Phase I, Lakeridge Gardens and 160 Front Street West projects.
The Builder Awards, presented at the OGCA’s Construction Symposium on April 12, 2024, showcase the latest and greatest projects built across the province of Ontario.
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Quantum Passivhaus is dedicated to accelerating the North American construction sector’s transition to net-zero building standards with energy-efficient design and build solutions.
Since 2017, our team of design, engineering, and construction experts has been using building science practices to meet the growing demand for comfortable, cost-efficient, and ecologically smart buildings. While the roots of our business lie in the design and construction of high-efficiency custom homes, today we provide a range of prefab building solutions for commercial, residential, and mixed-use new builds and retrofits.
This year, we've introduced a series of over-cladding panels to respond to Canada's urgent need to retrofit existing building stock. These panels attach to new and existing structures and are a tool to affordably and quickly transform existing buildings to net zero energy or net zero energy ready performance levels.
We design and produce our innovative prefab panels at our specialized facility in Minden, Ontario.
For more information visit https://quantumpassivhaus.com/.
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TCA 2024 Annual Golf: May 9, 2024 - Golf Tickets are Sold Out - Dinner and Sponsorship Opportunities are Still Available
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Golf Tickets for our annual golf day event at Angus Glen Golf Club on May 9, 2024, have sold out! However, don't miss out on the excitement. You can still join us for the delightful dinner reception or explore the many amazing sponsorship opportunities to participate in this memorable day.
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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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**IMPORTANT: To apply the discount, please mention the offer at the time of order placement.**
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