January 19, 2026


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 MEMBER BENEFIT

TCA Environmental Committee Seminar: Mass Timber & Steel Hybrid Presentation

January 19, 2026 | Online (ZOOM)


TCA Members' Networking Workshop

January 20, 2026, TCA Office


TCA Best of the Best Awards

February 24, 2026,

Richmond Hill Country Club


Ski Day 2026

February 26, 2026, Craigleith Ski Club


Networking


With over 1,800 member companies, TCA offers you a unique opportunity to meet, grow and build lasting connections with a wide range of likeminded industry professionals. We offer endless avenues for members to expand their industry connections through ongoing social events, industry committees, and educational events, some of which are FREE to attend. New to the association? what better way to get out there and build connections in the industry.

YOU Don't Want to Miss this FREE TCA Environmental Committee Seminar!


Mass Timber & Steel Hybrid Presentation—January 19, 2026 | Online (ZOOM)


SIGN UP TODAY!

Click here for the full details and to register.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Supreme Court to hear challenge of law allowing Ontario Place redevelopment


The Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal from a coalition challenging the constitutionality of legislation that opens the door to major changes at Ontario Place.


The urban park on the Toronto waterfront, opened in 1971, included a theatre that showed movies on a huge screen, children’s play areas and several pavilions suspended above the water.







Click here, to read the full news article.

CBHCC Unveils 2025 Codes with Focus on Accessibility, Climate, and Safety


The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) has released the 2025 editions of the National Model Codes, introducing key updates that enhance building safety, accessibility, energy efficiency, and climate readiness across Canada. These updates are part of a national effort to create a harmonized framework for construction standards, aligning regulations across federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions.


Click here, to read the full news article.

 

WSIB launches construction site defibrillator rebate program


The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has announced businesses can now receive up to $2,500 when they purchase an automated external defibrillator (AED) for their construction projects.


The board’s new AED rebate program “makes it easier for construction companies to put life-saving equipment within easy reach for their crews across the province, helping them respond to cardiac emergencies quickly and confidently.”




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Aecon Utilities completes acquisition of high-voltage testing contractor K.P.C.


Aecon Utilities Group Inc. has completed the previously announced acquisition of K.P.C. Power Electrical Ltd. and K.P.C. Energy Metering Solutions Ltd.


“With the expanded expertise and capacity of the K.P.C. team, we are well positioned to harness significant grid modernization, electrification and infrastructure upgrade opportunities moving forward,” said Jean-Louis Servranckx, president and Chief Executive Officer of Aecon Group Inc. in a statement.


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Study shows costs and sustainability similar across steel, concrete and timber


WSP, mcCallumSather and ArcelorMittal unveiled the results of a theoretical case study at The Buildings Show in December, which showed the costs and sustainability of using steel, concrete or timber are similar for a typical 12-storey, 287,000-sf, L-shaped residential condominium tower in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).



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How Will Construction Face Its Third Margin Squeeze In a Decade?


For the third time in a decade, material price increases are substantially outpacing bid prices. The latest occurrence has been exacerbated by persistent wage growth in the construction industry and a tight labor market. Despite being in the typically slower winter construction season, when labor demand is lower, the current unemployment rate of 4.1% remains well below the 25-year average of 8%.


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PCL-Built Limberlost Place Named Global Best Project of the Year


Celebrated for its pioneering mass timber design and construction, commitment to safety and collaborative excellence, Limberlost Place has been named the Global Best Project of the Year by Engineering News-Record (ENR). In addition to PCL Construction and partners taking home the top honour, PCL was also awarded ENR’s Global Best Projects Award for Limberlost Place in the Education/Research category. The ENR Global Best Projects Awards celebrate innovative and influential construction projects worldwide, emphasizing innovations, teamwork, safety performance and how teams overcome design and construction challenges.


Click here, to read the full news article.

Pinnacle SkyTower in Toronto tops 100 storeys, set to be Canada’s tallest residential building


The Pinnacle SkyTower at Toronto’s One Yonge Street in December became the first building in Canada to pass the 100-storey mark.


Upon completion, expected in 2026, the Hariri Pontarini Architects’-designed, 106-storey SkyTower will reach a height of 352 metres, the architecture and design firm said in a statement.


Construction is well under way on the second phase of the Pinnacle One Yonge mixed use development designed by the Toronto-based firm that will consist of six skyscrapers.



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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.



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FREE Members' Only Event—DON'T WAIT TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!


TCA Free Members' Networking Workshop — January 20, 2026 | TCA Office


Click here for the full details and to register.

CANADIAN CONCRETE EXPO 2026


February 11 - 12, 2026 | The International Centre, Toronto

Click here for the full details.

 

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

Close Out a Construction Project (2 Gold Seal credits)

Jan. 13 & 14 | Tuesday & Wednesday| 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST


Excel for Construction – Basic (2 Gold Seal credits)

Jan. 14 & 21 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST


Mastering Subcontracts: Maximizing Opportunities and Minimizing Risks (2 Gold Seal credits)

Jan. 15 & 16 | Thursday & Friday | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST


Mastering Subcontracts: Maximizing Opportunities and Minimizing Risks 

Jan. 19 & 20 | Monday & Tuesday | 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST (2 Gold Seal credits)


Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers (4 Gold Seal credits)

Jan. 20 – 22 | Tuesday - Thursday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM EST


Evening class Blueprint Reading & Estimating – Level 1 (6 Gold Seal credits)

Jan. 20 – Mar. 24 | Tuesday | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST


Bidding & Tendering ( 2 Gold Seal credits)

Jan. 21 & 28 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST


Evening class Microsoft Project 4-Webinar Series (5 Gold Seal credits)

Jan 21, 28, Feb. 4 & 11 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST


Construction Contracts 101: Smooth Sailing or Gale Force Winds (2 Gold Seal credits)

Jan. 21 & 28 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 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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