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The importance of addressing net-zero targets in P3 contracts
At COP26, the Canadian Federal Government pledged to target a net-zero economy by 2050, including a commitment to the enhanced Paris Agreement target to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions by 40-45 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030.
Infrastructure must be an important part of this strategy with a UN global report finding infrastructure accounts for 79 per cent of all greenhouse gas emissions and 88 per cent of all adaptation costs. In Canada, the construction industry accounts for approximately 39 per cent of total GHG emissions annually.
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New Express Entry measures will boost workforce, say stakeholders
Construction stakeholders are calling the latest round of reforms to Canada’s Express Entry system important measures that will help employers find the workers they need during a period of severe workforce shortages. On May 31 federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser announced the launch of a new category-based selection process for Express Entry immigration, enabling the targeted invitation of applicants with work experience in such construction trades as carpenters, plumbers and electricians. Other categories in this first year of the new system are workers with strong French-language skills, workers in the STEM professions and health care workers.
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Arcadis IBI Group and SLA awarded David Crombie Park Revitalization design project
Arcadis IBI Group and Copenhagen-based studio SLA announced they their joint bid proposal has been selected by the City of Toronto to lead the detailed design implementation for the David Crombie Park Revitalization Project in the city’s downtown east side. The revitalization of this culturally integral public park will strengthen its role as a major landmark for Toronto’s historic St. Lawrence neighborhood, as well as support surrounding social infrastructure and entertainment areas, including the Distillery District and St. Lawrence Market.
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April building permits in Canada drop to lowest level in over 2 years
Statistics Canada reports that the total monthly value of building permits in Canada dropped 18.8% to $9.6 billion in April, the lowest level since December 2020.
Non-residential permits down following the strongest month on record
Following a record high in March, the total monthly value of non-residential permits fell 34.6% to $3.4 billion in April. The drop was observed across all components but was most pronounced in commercial (-40.2% or – $1.1 billion) and industrial (-49.6% or -$663.8 million) construction intentions.
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PCL makes three-year pledge to Red Cross
PCL Construction is donating another $600,000 to the Canadian Red Cross and American Red Cross disaster management programs. The commitment of $100,000 to each agency for each of the next three years continues a long-time partnership with Red Cross. PCL has committed $2.85 million to the humanitarian organization since 2011.
The company says it is committed to building a better future together and sees the renewed commitment as helping the Red Cross to immediately deploy resources where they’re needed most.
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Addressing Canada’s skilled trades shortage
Addressing the skilled labour shortage in the Canadian construction industry is a national pastime, with seemingly no shortage of attention paid by the federal government and their provincial counterparts. And with good reason.
This country’s labour force growth rate has been trending downward for nearly two decades and according to Statistics Canada, between 2016 and 2021 more than 1.4 million Canadians entered the ranks of those aged 55 and older.
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KPMG study: Technology can address construction challenges
Digital technology can help address the backlog of Canadian housing and infrastructure projects bogged down by unprecedented demand and a chronic shortage of skilled labour, finds new research from KPMG in Canada.
Nearly nine in 10 of the of 275 construction companies surveyed said the lack of skilled labour or trades is impacting their ability to bid on projects and/or meet project deadlines, but added that digital technology can help make their labour force more effective to address these shortages.
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Outgoing CEO of Canadian construction giant says finding workers will be his successor’s biggest job
The outgoing chief executive of one of Canada’s largest construction services companies says his priority during his tenure was hunting for clients, but that his successor will have a different mission: finding workers.
Geoff Smith, the son of company co-founder Don Smith, joined EllisDon in 1981 and has held the role of president and CEO since 1996. He’s set to step down from the top job in June, when he’ll be replaced by current chief operating officer of construction, Kieran Hawe.
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TCA Member Spotlight
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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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With the implementation of the amendments to the Construction Act, there remain many significant pitfalls that stakeholders must be aware of in the negotiation of contracts and during actual construction. In particular, the preservation and perfection of claims for liens, the timing of the payment of statutory holdback funds and the application of the prompt payment and adjudication provisions are to be considered. We service all industry stakeholders including owners, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, consultants including architects and engineers, corporations and individuals. The GSNH LLP construction law team regularly advises clients on all aspects of construction projects, from the early stages of planning, financing, structuring, documentation including contract negotiation, drafting and dispute resolution through negotiation, adjudication, arbitration, mediation and litigation. Members of our team act as litigators, arbitrators and mediators of construction disputes.
For more information visit: www.gsnh.com
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TCA's 2023/24 Construction Book NOW ON SALE! | Hurry and don't miss out — Deadline for submission is June 16, 2023 | |
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EXCLUSIVE to TCA Members only!
Gain maximum exposure for your construction products and services by advertising in our PRINT and ONLINE 2023/24 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!
The deadline for submission is Friday, June 16, 2023
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To purchase your listing or for more information please contact, Polyanna Fok:
Email: pfok@tcaconnect.com | Phone: 416-499-4000, x4115 | Direct: 416-847-9158
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YCL Annual Boat Cruise: June 22 | TICKETS ARE COMPLETELY SOLD OUT | |
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All YCL 2023 Boat Cruise tickets have been sold out. We appreciate everyone who has registered for this amazing event and would like to extend our thanks to our generous sponsors. Prepare for an unforgettable evening as we cruise aboard the Yankee Lady III through Toronto Harbour. We are thrilled to have you on board!
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Exclusive Discount for TCA Members on publishing Certificates of Substantial Performance (CSPs) in the Daily Commercial News (DCN)! | | |
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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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