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- Upcoming TCA Events
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- TCA Member Benefit
- Industry News
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- Certificates of Substantial Performance (CSPs) - TCA Member discount
- TCIC Upcoming Courses
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TCA FREE Members' Networking Workshop: (SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW!) September 10, 2024
TCA Women's Golf Event (HURRY AND BUY YOUR TICKETS!)
September 12, 2024
YCL Pub Night Event - (SAVE THE DATE) November, 2024
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Project Opportunities
With a TCA membership, companies gain access to endless project opportunities at the municipal, provincial and national scale, as well as support services to help land the project. We offer an electronic plans room service through the ConstructConnect Project Intelligence (CCPI) platform complete with staff and technical support giving you round-the-clock project access. .
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Ontario breaks ground on new Reactivation Care Centre in Hamilton
The Government of Ontario announced that construction is underway to build a new Reactivation Care Centre in Hamilton. The new facility, in partnership with St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) and Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), will provide people who no longer require hospital care with restorative and specialty care, ensuring they are receiving the right care, in the right place.
The province will invest more than $16 million to build the new Reactivation Care Centre in Hamilton.
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Corner Brook hospital achieves LEED Silver
PCL has announced the Western Memorial Regional Hospital project in Corner Brook, N.L. has achieved LEED Silver certification, thanks in part to the installation of a significant geothermal system.
The geothermal field is approximately 600 feet below the hospital’s parking lot and provides 100 per cent of the ground source geothermal heating for the hospital. It is the largest installation of its kind for a health care facility in North America, stated a release.
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Buck Brody named new president and CEO of ConstructConnect
ConstructConnect, a provider of software solutions for the construction industry, has announced that company Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Buck Brody will assume the role of president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective Monday, Aug. 26.
Matt Strazza, ConstructConnect’s current president and CEO, will transition within the Roper Technologies portfolio to become president and CEO of Frontline Education, which provides administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, explains a press release.
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Ontario and Nova Scotia partnering to create more skilled trades opportunities
The governments of Ontario and Nova Scotia announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve interprovincial mobility for skilled tradespeople, including post-journeyperson certification.
Ontario is seeking new ways to improve the labour supply and create the opportunity for qualified skilled tradespeople to become certified in Ontario and address labour shortages.
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Bird announces five projects in four provinces
Bird Construction has announced it has been selected for five projects with a total combined value exceeding $575 million.
The projects include civil site works and foundations at two industrial projects in Alberta and Saskatchewan, a multi-year master service agreement (MSA) in the petrochemical sector, an expansion in scope of an existing multi-year task order in the nuclear sector in Ontario, and a long-term care project in B.C., stated a release.
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Construction wants technology, despite barriers to adoption
While the construction industry is eager to embrace new technologies, there are a number of hurdles companies in the sector need to navigate, say the authors of a new report published by Columbia Business School’s Center on Global Brand Leadership with support from Trimble. The paper, Innovation Growth in the Lynchpin Industries, highlights the important economic and societal impacts of construction, as well as agriculture and transportation, identifying and discussing innovation strategies that hold potential to drive growth and efficiency in each of the sectors.
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Canada’s Building Permits Plummet: June Sees 13.9% Decline
Statistics Canada reports that Canada’s building permit landscape witnessed a sharp downturn in June, with the total value of permits plummeting by 13.9% to $9.9 billion. This decline extends the downward trend that began in May, marking a challenging period for the construction industry across the nation. The reduction in permit values was widespread, affecting 11 out of 13 provinces and territories, with both the residential and non-residential sectors experiencing notable setbacks.
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Canada’s labour force likely to increase in coming years
Despite the large number of baby boomers retiring, Canada’s labour force is expected to continue to grow over the next two decades, says a recent study from Statistics Canada. The report, Canadian labour force: What will happen once baby boomers retire? suggests that growth will come by way of migratory increases, and possibly increased participation rates.
The evolution of the Canadian labour force continues to draw attention.
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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.
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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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Upcoming Industry events
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*For TCA Members Only*
Reminder: Hurry and RSVP for Your Spot!
TCA FREE Members' Networking Workshop: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 – Don't Miss Out!
TCA Members! Sign up now for TCA's free networking workshop on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry peers, build strong professional relationships, and grow your business.
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TCA's Members' Networking Workshop aims to help you:
- Apply effective networking skills that help build and grow your business relations.
- Develop effective self-introduction and networking plans.
- Network with our sponsors and attend virtual networking sessions.
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Tickets and sponsorships are now on sale!
TCA 6th Annual Women's Golf Day: September 12, 2024
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TCA Advantage Club: CNE 2024 Corporate Rates: SAVE UP TO 44%! | |
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2024 Canadian National Exhibition Save up to 44%!
Purchase your CNE tickets online with our unique corporate code and save! CNE Corporate Rates are the lowest available. You save off gate prices and retail partner prices too -- up to 44%! To purchase tickets, email us at info@tcaconnect.com, for the unique access link and code.
Please note that this offer is exclusively for TCA Members!
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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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**IMPORTANT: To apply the discount, please mention the offer at the time of order placement.**
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