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TCA 2025 Annual Golf: May 29 - Golf Tickets on Sale Now

Upcoming TCA / YCL Events

Welcoming TCA's NEWEST Members

TCA's 2025/26 Construction Book

Register Now! TCA x CAWIC Event:

SAVE THE DATE: YCL Committee Panel

YCL 2025 Ping Pong Event Recap

TCA's 30th Annual Members' Day

Join our Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Committee

CCA / COCA News

TCIC April 2025 Course Line Up

Project of the Month

Advantage Club Partners

April 2025

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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.

TCA's Annual Golf Tournament Returns – A Day of Fun, Fairways, and Networking!

We invite to sign up and join us for our much-anticipated Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the prestigious Angus Glen Golf Club.

The day will kick off with a BBQ lunch before heading out for an exciting round of golf on both the North and South Courses. After the game, unwind and celebrate at our dinner reception, complete with great food, drinks, and fabulous prizes.

Not a golfer? No problem! Join us for the post-tournament celebration—an unforgettable networking opportunity to catch up with colleagues, make new connections, and enjoy a wonderful evening.

This is one of TCA’s most popular events of the year—and it sells out fast. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it! Grab your tickets now and see you on the green!

Lots of amazing sponsorship opportunities are also available!

Register / Sponsor here!

For more details click here, Or contact: Jason Pelligra,

Email: jpelligra@tcaconnect.com | Phone: (416) 499-4000, x4104

AK Level and Polish

AuditSoft Inc.

Azul Contracting Inc.

Canlift Equipment Ltd.

Grad Surveying Ltd.

Hillsview Forestry Corp.

Joe Gallo Bros Paving

Martinway

Developments Limited 

MNP 

Moriyama Teshima Architects

Royal Classic Kitchens Manufacturing Corp.

Scalisi Barristers

Toronto Health and Safety Consultants Inc.

Westrose Construction Inc.

EXCLUSIVE to TCA Members only! 

Gain maximum exposure for your construction products and services by advertising in our PRINT and ONLINE 2025/26 Construction Book. With over 3500 public and private buyers of construction services, our readership includes architects, engineers, designers, developers, property managers, general contractors, and all TCA member companies.

Secure your ad space now and enjoy a complimentary Specialty Bold Line in one of your subscribed classified listings!

Early-bird special ends Friday, May 2, 2025!

The deadline for submission is Friday, May 14, 2025

Click here to view pricing details.

To purchase your listing or for more information please contact, Polyanna Fok:

Email: pfok@tcaconnect.com | Direct: 416-847-9158 | Cell: 647-226-1753

An Event Not to be Missed!

The Toronto Construction Association (TCA) and the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) invite you to an inspiring brunch and panel discussion with industry leaders discussing challenges, successes, and the future of women in construction.

When: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Location: The Old Mill (Room: Brule C), Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, ON M8X 1G5 

REGISTER NOW!

This is a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of a community committed to fostering inclusion and empowerment.

Let’s rise together and shape the future of construction!

For more details and to register, click here, Or contact: Jason Pelligra,

Email: jpelligra@tcaconnect.com | Phone: (416) 499-4000, x4104

Stay tuned for more details.

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, the YCL Committee proudly hosted another incredible Ping Pong Tournament — and what a night it was!

Despite a last-minute venue change, the new location turned out to be a crowd favourite. The energy was high, the appetizers were delicious, and the tournament brought out everyone’s competitive spirit. Big congratulations to the top two teams who walked away with some awesome prizes!

A special thank you to our amazing sponsors whose support made this event possible and memorable: Platinum Sponsor – PCL Constructors Canada Inc., Gold Sponsor – Ledcor, Silver Sponsor – Northfleet Group Inc., Bar Sponsor – Constenix Ltd., Bar Napkin Sponsor – Clane Restoration Inc., Banner Sponsor – The Home Depot Canada, Prize Sponsor – George Brown College Alumni Relations.

Also, a huge thank you to everyone who came out to play, cheer, and connect. We can't wait to see you all again next year for another round! 

View the YCL Ping Pong picture gallery here.

A special Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors

TCA's 30th Annual Members’ Day is taking place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Richmond Hill Office—a day filled with industry insights, networking, and celebrations! We invite you to join us and don't miss out!

• Exhibitor Showcase – Explore products and services from members.

• Industry Forum – Gain expert knowledge on industry trends.

• Networking Opportunities – Connect with other industry professionals, leaders, and potential business partners.

• Prizes & Giveaways – Take part in our exciting lucky draw!

Please note that this is a Members-Only Event.

For more details and to register, click here, Or contact: Nazak Ghobadi,

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

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:

• 2025 Ontario General Election
• What you need to know about Bill 216
• What Do the Latest Polls Say?
• Ontario Construction Employment Inches Up in January – Statistics Canada



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

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

April 2025

Evening class Project Management: Planning, Scheduling & Control

Apr. 2, 9 & 16 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST

Human Resource, People & Culture Management

Apr. 3 & 10 | Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Evening class Effective Tools, Techniques & Models for Project Management

Apr. 7 & 14 | Monday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST

Close Out a Construction Project

Apr. 9 & 10 | Wednesday & Thursday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Excel for Construction – Basic

Apr. 9 & 16 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Applications of Building Science

Apr. 10 & 11 | Thursday & Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Crafting Winning Proposals: Strategies For Successful RFP Responses

Apr. 15 – 17 | Tuesday - Thursday | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Construction Job Cost Control

Apr. 16 & 17 | Wednesday & Thursday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Effective Work Planning for Forepersons and Crew Supervisors

Apr. 16 & 17 | Wednesday & Thursday | 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST

Microsoft Project 4-Webinar Series

Apr. 17, 24, May 1 & 8 | Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Mastering Subcontracts: Maximizing Opportunities and Minimizing Risks

Apr. 21 & 22 | Monday & Tuesday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Evening class Lean Construction Education Program: Unit 1

Apr. 21 & 23 | Monday & Wednesday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Building Construction – Putting It All Together (Understanding a Project’s Life Cycle)

Apr. 23, 24, 30 & May 1 | Wednesday & Thursday | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST

New Unlocking AI’s Potential in Construction: Trends, Impacts, and Actionable Insights

Apr. 23 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

New Introduction to Facilitating Health and Safety in Buildings: OBC 2024

Apr. 24 & 25 | Thursday & Friday | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST

Effective Construction Meeting & Meeting Minutes

Apr. 25 | Friday | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST

Compliance With Prompt Payment To Avoid Adjudication In Ontario

Apr. 25 | Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Contractor’s Practical Guide to Change Order Pricing and Management

Apr. 28 & 29 | Monday & Tuesday | 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST

Evening class Lean Construction Education Program: Unit 2

Apr. 28 & 30 | Monday & Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST

Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers

Apr. 29 – May 1 | Tuesday - Thursday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM EST

In-person class Lean Pull Planning (Lean Construction – a Last Planner™ Simulation)

Apr. 30 | Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM EST

Excel for Construction – Basic

Apr. 30 & May 7 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Unlocking AI’s Potential in Construction: Trends,

Impacts, and Actionable Insights

The construction industry is on the brink of a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) transforming how projects are designed, managed, and delivered. But how can you and/or your business stay ahead and leverage AI’s full potential?

Join us for this focused engaging two-hour webinar, where we’ll explore together how AI is reshaping the construction industry. Learn about AI-powered innovations in project and site management, cost estimating, job site monitoring, and risk management. Discover how industry leaders are using AI to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety.

What You’ll Learn

• Key AI technologies transforming construction
• Tools you can use to immediately improve your day-to-day tasks
• Real-world applications that drive productivity and profitability
• How to overcome common challenges when adopting AI
• Practical steps to start using AI today to advance yourself and improve productivity
• How to use AI to brainstorm and suggest workable solutions
• How to run more effective meetings utilizing AI
• How to role play to improve your communication skills

Click here, for more details.

World’s first digitally integrated building rises at Toronto Metropolitan University

A new structure is rising on the campus of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) that will be the world’s first fully digitally integrated building and showcase technologies to mitigate the effects of climate change.

The state-of-the-art Smart Campus Integration Testing (SCIT) Hub promises to be the most advanced smart building research facility in the world with the latest cutting-edge bells and whistles.

The two-storey SCITHub, at the intersection of Dundas Street East and Mutual Street, is slated to open this fall. The structure will be used as a testing ground for a full range of smart-building technologies and is intended to foster collaborations between university researchers and industry professionals.

Systems such as lighting, security, IT and communications will be controlled remotely and allow researchers to explore solutions to decarbonize built environments.

Construction is well underway on the L-shaped, 3,229-square-foot modular structure. The final touches are being put on the façade and work will continue indoors. The building envelope is made of mass timber panels and components that are produced off-site and trucked in.

The SCITHub has been in development since 2019. It took several years to obtain site plan approval and a building permit.

WZMH is the architect on the roughly $6-million project. It is funded primarily by the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Ontario Research Fund as well as donations from companies and partners.

The facility will be like a living lab where new technologies for smart campuses and smart city solutions, including energy, water, transportation and smart living and working are developed. In addition to being a model for sustainable construction, the building itself will be part of the research.

By integrating different technologies such as AI and machine learning, SCITHub will allow researchers to explore solutions to decarbonize built environments and bring Canada closer to net-zero emissions.

The ground floor of the building will facilitate research and development for smart homes and host an operations and data visualization centre that will process data about building automation, campus pedestrian and traffic flow sensors, and weather. Data will be sent to a brain of sorts, a Cognitive Digital Twin.

A digital backbone will tie together all the digital equipment and sensors, which will be connected to a command and control centre that allows integration of a multitude of building-systems information.

The second floor of the building will have workshops and test cells to compare different technologies for smart offices. It will be home to a lab, comprising a visualization suite and workshop to develop Power of Ethernet technologies and test them and controls in different conditions.

Three parallel all-electric HVAC systems will support the development of energy optimization and fault-detection algorithms, to keep buildings operating at their peak performance. One will be air-source, a second will be water-source and a third will be water-source heat pumps on a geo-exchange loop.

Interestingly, the building will feature an intelligent structural panel, which is a modular structural system that integrates digital access via ethernet wiring and electrical systems through built-in ports.

The university is using a modular approach to building the structure. The modular approach leads to a cleaner and safer construction site and speeds up the work, says McArthur.

Architect: WZMH

Estimated value: $6 million

Click here for all the details.