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TCA Members' Day
May 13, 2026 - TCA Office
TCA Annual Golf Tournament
May 28, 2026 - Angus Glen
YCL Boat Cruise
June 25, 2026
TCA Summer Event 2026
August 6, 2026
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Marketing and Promotion
Advertising through TCA’s numerous print and digital platforms is a great way to cost-effectively promote your business and services to your specific target market while extending your industry reach.
Free display opportunity at TCA Annual Members’ Day and event sponsorships are also available to give your business and brand more exposure.
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Adjudication becomes more popular – but cases last longer, are more complex
Six years after its launch, Ontario’s construction dispute adjudication system – originally meant to be “quick and dirty” – is increasingly popular but also more complex, with some cases now stretching to six months.
Construction lawyers Jason Annibale and Donia Hashem, both specialists in dispute resolution with McMillan, told delegates attending the recent Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada Emerging Leaders conference in Toronto that well-timed and well-planned adjudication has been shown to be a powerful tool for resolving disputes.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Environmental groups launch constitutional challenge over Ontario's special economic zones
Several environmental groups have launched a constitutional challenge seeking to kill an Ontario law that allows cabinet to suspend other laws.
Wildlands League, Environmental Defence Canada, Friends of the Earth Canada and Democracy Watch allege Ontario’s special economic zone law wrongly abdicates power from the legislature and gives it to cabinet, thereby violating the Constitution.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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City of London begins 2026 Renew Construction program
The City of London announced its 2026 Renew London program that includes approximately $285 million in new projects, along with another $100 million in ongoing work from last year.
Londoners will notice construction across major roads and intersections, as well as bridges, sidewalks, bike lanes, and transit routes.
According to the city, with more people comes greater demand on roads, transit, and other infrastructure.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Apple Self Storage Guelph first in Ontario to earn zero carbon design certification
Apple Self Storage’s Guelph facility has become the first self storage building in Ontario to achieve Zero Carbon Building-Design certification from the Canada Green Building Council, the company announced Friday.
The project involved Canadian design and construction firms including Cspace Architecture Inc., Rick Brown and Associates Inc., Fieldgate Construction Management Ltd., Malleum Development Corporation, and Frost Building Systems Inc.
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Could this be the end of green building standards in Ontario — again?
Premier Doug Ford’s government is taking another swipe at green standards while nixing a requirement for municipalities to build climate change goals into their official plans.
The new changes would roll back municipal enhanced development standards that require developers to improve park access, add tree canopy, install electric vehicle-ready parking spots, apply bird-friendly window coating or implement other mandatory sustainable design features beyond what’s set out in Ontario’s building code or required to maintain health and safety.
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Skills training centre expansion in Cambridge now complete
The Government of Ontario marked the completion of a major training centre expansion in Cambridge. Supported by an investment of more than $8.8 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream, LiUNA Local 837’s training centre will help train up to 5,000 additional apprentices and construction workers over the next five years.
Through this investment, LiUNA Local 837 renovated existing classroom space at its 330 Industrial Road facility and constructed a new 23,791-square-foot expansion.
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Canadian Construction's Biggest Event Is Coming To Toronto's Waterfront
If you work in construction — or anywhere adjacent to it — SiteSummit 2026 is the event to circle on your calendar.
Presented by STOREYS' sibling publication SiteNews, in partnership with EllisDon, the 2026 rendition of the can't-miss experience will land June 23-24 at George Brown College's waterfront campus in Toronto.
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OAA announces 2026 Design Excellence and Service Awards winners
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) revealed the winners of its 2026 Design Excellence Awards, as well as its Service Awards program. These projects, practices, and individuals will be celebrated at this year’s OAA Conference, taking place May 14 in Cambridge.
An esteemed panel of design experts has chosen 10 winning projects for this year’s Design Excellence Awards.
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A Seat at the Table: How Construction Leaders Are Rethinking Finance in 2026
Margins are tighter, projects more complex, and expectations higher than ever. Today’s finance leaders are expected to go beyond cost control—bringing clarity, improving project visibility, and guiding smarter decisions across the business.
Sage is hosting a private dinner series for construction and project-based leaders to connect, share insights, and discuss challenges like cash flow, WIP visibility, and scaling in an unpredictable market.
Please see the two dates below. Click on your preferred option to view the full details and make your selection.
👉 Thursday | April 2nd | 6PM-9PM | Perla Oyster Bar | 3580 Major MacKenzie | Woodbridge |
👉 Wednesday | April 15th | 6PM-9PM | Black+Blue | 130 King St W. | Toronto |
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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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TCA MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT!
TCA 31st ANNUAL MEMBERS' DAY EVENT — REGISTER NOW FOR FREE!
Thursday, May 13, 2026 | TCA Office
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ON SALE NOW!
TCA ANNUAL GOLF DAY EVENT — REGISTER TODAY!
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Angus Glen
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2026 OGCA Construction Symposium
April 16-18, 2026 | Blue Mountain Conference Centre
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Join 650+ Industry Professionals at the 2026 Symposium
Registration is now open for the 2026 OGCA Construction Symposium, a premier industry event expected to bring together over 650 professionals from across the sector.
Delegates will gain valuable insights from expert speakers, explore current trends and challenges, and connect with peers, partners, and industry leaders.
In addition, attendees can earn a number of continuing professional development credits in various areas, such as: Legal, engineering, NCSO and Gold Seal. These credits apply toward continuing certifications, making this event both informative and professionally rewarding.
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The Symposium also features a dynamic tradeshow, giving you the chance to explore the latest products, services, and innovations shaping the industry. To round out the day, enjoy exclusive entertainment by Toronto’s top mentalist, Kevin Hamdan, for a truly unforgettable experience.
Date: Thursday, April 16th & 17th, 2026
Time: Sessions commence at 9:00 AM and run until 4:00 PM
Location: Blue Mountain Conference Centre
To register and for Tradeshow information, please click here.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and advance your career alongside industry peers.
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**IMPORTANT: To apply the discount, please mention the offer at the time of order placement.**
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Close Out a Construction Project (2 Gold Seal credits)
Apr. 15 & 16 | Wednesday & Thursday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Effective Construction Meeting & Meeting Minutes (1 Gold Seal credit)
Apr. 20 | Monday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
New Advancing Your Construction Career: Strategy,
Systems & Long-Term Success (2 Gold Seal credits)
Apr. 20 & 27 | Monday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Evening class Lean Construction Education Program
(new schedule, 10 Gold Seal credits)
Apr. 20, 22, 27 & 29, May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 & 20 | Monday & Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Crafting Winning Proposals: Strategies For Successful RFP Responses
Apr. 21 – 23 | Tuesday - Thursday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST (3 Gold Seal credits)
In-person class Level-Up Leadership Excellence in Construction (4 Gold Seal credits)
Apr. 22 & 29 | Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST
Bidding & Tendering (2 Gold Seal credits)
Apr. 22 & 23 | Wednesday & Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Microsoft Project 4-Webinar Series (5 Gold Seal credits)
Apr. 22 & 29, May 6 & 13 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
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