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TCA's 157th Annual General Meeting - February 25, 2025
TCA Annual Ski Day -
February 27, 2025
TCA 30th Annual Members' Day -
May 14, 2025
TCA Golf Tournament 2025 -
May 29, 2025
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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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EllisDon and PCL Construction tackle complex restoration of Parliament’s Centre Block, balancing history and modern engineering
Staying true to history while ensuring the building’s structural integrity is a challenge that has been rewarding for EllisDon crews restoring and rebuilding Parliament’s Centre Block in Ottawa with partner, PCL Construction.
The project is multi-faceted, including the revered old architecture and design, with modern needs, engineering techniques and building codes. This is highlighted by the creation of a new basement structure slated to hold the new Parliament Welcome Centre.
Creating and building a basement beneath Centre Block highlights both the complexity of the project, and the expertise required.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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CCA outlines how to prepare your business for potential tariffs
With the announcement of a proposed 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump set to take effect today (Jan. 20), the Canadian Construction Association is outlining some tips for businesses so they can ready themselves for the potential impacts.
For existing contracts
Review your contract. Check if your contract includes provisions for price adjustments due to changes in taxes and customs duties, such as paragraph 10.1 in CCDC 2—Stipulated Price Contract or CCA 1—Stipulated Price Subcontract. Remember to review the supplementary conditions even with standard CCDC and CCA contract forms.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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GO Transit Network Operations Centre earns LEED Gold certification
Metrolinx announced that the GO Transit Network Operations Centre (NOC) has officially been awarded LEED Gold certification in green building leadership.
The NOC is at the heart of GO Transit’s daily operations, closely monitoring the entire GO network around the clock. The NOC ensures GO Transit services run safely and reliably while supporting rapid responses for any issues that arise on the network.
The NOC was constructed with sustainability at the forefront of its design. Recycled materials were used on the project including concrete and steel.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Aecon, AtkinsRéalis JV awarded $2.1B contract for Pickering nuclear station refurb
Aecon Group Inc. and AtkinsRéalis have been awarded a $2.1 billion contract by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for early engineering and procurement work as part of the retube feeder and boiler replacement program for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s “B” units.
The joint venture, known as CanAtom, will carry out work for Units 5, 6, 7 and 8 at the nuclear generating station. The scope of work is for “definition phase activities including engineering, procurement of long-lead components, and construction planning for the multi-unit refurbishment,” a release reads.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Flatiron and Dragados North America form FlatironDragados
Citing growth potential in major marketplaces, and significant civil infrastructure experience and geographical reach, Javier Sevilla, CEO of FlatironDragados, recently announced that Flatiron and Dragados North America have successfully completed the integration of the companies to form FlatironDragados.
Plans to for the integration had been announced by shareholding companies Dragados, S.A., and Hochtief in July of last year. Dragados owns 61.8 per cent of the integrated company, with Hochtief owning the other 38.2 per cent.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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New REDI pilot program aims to attract highly-skilled immigration for rural areas
The Ontario government has launched the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program, which is meant to target highly-skilled immigration for four rural and northern regions with a high demand for skilled labour: Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Sarnia-Lambton and Thunder Bay.
The program enables local employers to attract up to 800 additional workers for in-demand careers in health care, technology and the skilled trades, which includes construction, a release reads.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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PCL Named One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 6th Year in a Row
PCL Construction is excited and honoured to once again be included on the list of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 2025 — the sixth straight year we’ve earned this recognition.
PCL is proud to build the careers of students and new graduates through industry-leading training opportunities that help them reach their full potential. Through our mobility programs and focus on continuing education and professional development, we ensure employees have the skills they need to accelerate their growth and take the next big steps along their career path.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Construction costs on the rise, but stabilizing, says Rider Levett Bucknall
International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has released its latest Quarterly Cost Report, providing an eye-opening perspective on the North American construction industry in 14 key markets, including Toronto and Calgary.
Data in the latest RLB quarterly cost report from those two Canadian cities indicated increases of slightly more than one per cent for the quarter, and roughly six per cent on an annual basis. This was relatively flat for Toronto, and a significant drop from the rate of price increases in Calgary.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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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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At Euro Vinyl, we have been crafting Windows and Doors for over 35 years.
As a proud Canadian manufacturing company, we thrive on consistently delivering excellence and innovation by harnessing superior quality products. At Euro Vinyl “we ensure our products stand the test of time.” We stand by this with our 25-year warranty.
Through our partnership with world-famous REHAU, we are recognized for a product that has a significant history of workmanship and dedication to the highest standards of quality. Our windows are designed to block extreme temperatures, dampen noise vibrations, channel rainwater, withstand high winds, regulate light and provide supreme energy efficiency.
We have been successful in revolutionizing the customer experience journey in delivering a superior quality uPVC window and door product.
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Upcoming Industry events
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Free Registration!
TCA 157th Annual General Meeting & "Best of the Best" - February 25, 2025
This is a members-only event.
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Registration is Open! Sign Up Now - Don't Miss Out:
TCA Annual Ski Day | February 27, 2025
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TCA's Annual Ski Day is happening on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Craigleith Ski Club, Collingwood!
Join us for a thrilling day on the slopes! Whether you are an experienced skier, a first-time snowboarder, or simply looking to enjoy the winter atmosphere, this event offers the perfect mix of fun, networking, and adventure. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
For the full details, click here.
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Toronto Construction Association invites you to join us at CCE 2025!
Feb 12-13, 2025 | Toronto - The International Centre
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We invite you to join us in at the Canadian Concrete Expo, Feb 12-13, 2025 in Toronto. Canada’s ONLY National Trade Show Dedicated to the Concrete, Aggregates, and Construction industries. Click here to Pre-register by February 11 @ 11:59 PM with our VIP code and enjoy complimentary trade show admission ($60.00 per person value) and skip the on-site registration lines. | |
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SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
CSC Building Expo 2025 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building)
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The CSC Toronto Chapter is excited to host the CSC Building Expo on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building).
This FREE event offers CEU seminars, exclusive access to industry experts, and valuable networking opportunities.
Explore the latest trends in construction, discover cutting-edge technologies, and gain insights into innovative building materials and sustainable design solutions.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with industry professionals.
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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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