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IN THIS ISSUE:
Advertise with TCA
Recap: TCA's 158th Annual AGM & "Best of the Best" Awards
Upcoming TCA / YCL Events
YCL 2026 Ping Pong @ SPiN Toronto
Welcoming TCA's NEWEST Members
Recap: TCA 2026 Annual Ski Day Event
TCA's 31st Annual Members' Day
SWA 2026 Product EXPO
Join our Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Committee
CCA / COCA News
2026 OGCA Construction Symposium
TCIC Jan. & Feb. 2026 Course Line Up
Project of the Month
Advantage Club Partners
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TCA's 158th Annual AGM & "Best of the Best"
Awards Presentation: Recap
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On Tuesday, February 24, the Toronto Construction Association held its 158th Annual General Meeting and “Best of the Best” Awards Ceremony at the Richmond Hill Country Club. Industry professionals gathered for an evening of reflection, recognition, and insight within the construction sector.
The TCA 2026 Budget, along with the report on the 2025 Audit and Financial Statements, was presented to members. A highlight of the evening was the “Best of the Best” Awards Ceremony, where outstanding projects were recognized for their exceptional contributions to the industry. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners. Click here to view the full list of award recipients.
This year, we were also pleased to welcome Peter Hall, CEO of econosphere inc., who delivered an engaging and informative presentation. His remarks covered key topics including economic uncertainty and forecasting challenges, the impact of instability on investment and hiring, consumer spending and inflation trends, strategic diversification and infrastructure investment, opportunities in non-traditional sectors, and the intersection of defense strategy and the construction industry. A copy of Peter's presentation can be viewed here.
We extend our sincere thanks to Peter Hall for his valuable insights and to all attendees for contributing to another incredible and successful AGM.
Please click here to view the 2025 AGM Picture Gallery.
| | Congratulations to the 2025 TCA Best of the Best Award Winners | | The 2025 Best of the Best Awards were announced in the following categories: | |
- Donald P. Giffin, Sr. Construction Industry Achievement Award
- Sean P. McKenna Young Construction Award
- Chancellor's Award of Excellence (TCIC)
- Project Achievement Awards (Small, Medium & Large Projects)
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- Trade Contractor Award
- Outstanding Safety Culture Award
- Innovation Award
- Community Leader Award
- Green Building Culture Award
| | | Donald P. Giffin, Sr. Construction Industry Achievement Award | |
This year, the Donald P. Giffin, Sr. Construction Industry Achievement Award was presented to Lou Bernardi,
Structform Group of Companies, for his extraordinary contribution to the construction industry.
| | | | | Best of the Best Sean P. McKenna YCL Leadership Award | |
Daniel Virgili
Virgili Group
| | Best of the Best Distinguished Volunteer | |
Sandra Burnell
Revay and Associates Limited
| | Best of the Best Large Project Achievement Award | |
PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
Limberlost Place
| | Best of the Best Medium Sized Project Achievement Award | |
BDA Inc.
Thorncliffe Park Community Hub
| | Best of the Best Small Sized Project Achievement Award | |
PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
Kingsway College Senior School Phase II
| | Best of the Best Trade Contractor Award | |
Ontario Cutting & Coring Limited
| | Best of the Best Outstanding Safety Culture Award | | Best of the Best Innovation Award | | Best of the Best Community Leader Award | |
Julie Zabizewski
Vestacon Limited
| | Best of the Best Green Building Culture Award | Steelcon Group of Companies | | Upcoming TCA / YCL Events | | | | |
YCL Ping Pong (On Sale Now)
April 9, 2026 - SPiN
Contact: Jason Pelligra 416-499-4000, x4104
YCL President's Panel 2026 - Evolving Work Culture from a President's Perspective in 2026 (On Sale Now)
April 22, 2026 - Old Mill
Contact: Jason Pelligra 416-499-4000, x4104
TCA Members' Day
May 13, 2026 - TCA Office
Contact: Polyanna Fok 416-499-4000, x4115
TCA Golf Tournament 2026
May 28, 2026 - TCA, Richmond Hill Office
Contact: Jason Pelligra 416-499-4000, x4104
| | Now On Sale! YCL 2026 Ping Pong Tournament at SPiN: April 9, 2026—Don't Miss Out | | |
Get Your Pong On With Us on Thursday, April 9, at SPiN Toronto!
One of the TCA YCL Committee’s most exciting events of the year is just around the corner!
If you have not secured your spot for the upcoming YCL Ping Pong Tournament at SPiN Toronto, now is the time to register! Join us on Thursday, April 9, for an exciting event that will bring together over 250 young professionals from across the industry for an evening of networking, friendly competition, and fun.
Attendees can look forward to a lively atmosphere filled with ping pong, music, great connections, and delicious appetizers. Whether you are coming to compete or simply connect with peers, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
Hurry and sign up today! Don't foget to bring a friend!
| | Welcoming TCA's NEWEST Members | | Recap: TCA 2026 Annual Ski Day Event | | |
Once again the Construction world kicked off its year in spectacular fashion at the TCA Ski Day, held on Thursday, February 26.
Capitalizing on a Siberian style winter, members came out in packs once again boasting one of the highest attended ski day’s ever.
Over 250 skiers, snowboarders and social attendees filled the state of the art Depot lodge at Craigleith Ski Resort in Blue Mountain.
Thank you to our sponsors Bothwell-Accurate, Xcel Construction and Benson Steel. Once again these great sponsors elevate the event to great heights.
Thank you to Bothwell-Accurate for donating Leaf Tickets to lucky prize winners. Also MYC Media for donating 4 TFC tickets.
Over all, TCA Ski Day continues to grow which makes looking ahead to next year, a lot hard but exciting proposition.
| | Thank you to our amazing sponsors! | | TCA's 31st Annual Members' Day: Wed. May 13, 2026 | | |
Members! Sign up for FREE, and join us for our 31st Annual Members’ Day on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Richmond Hill Office. Come out and enjoy a day filled with industry insights, networking, and celebrations!
You get a chance to...
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Exhibitor Showcase – Explore products and services from our members.
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Industry Forum – Gain expert knowledge on industry trends.
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Networking Opportunities – Connect with other industry professionals, leaders, and potential business partners.
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Prizes & Giveaways – Take part in our exciting lucky draw!
For more details and to register, click here.
Please note that this is a Members-Only Event.
| | SWA 2026 Product EXPO—Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | | |
SWA’s biennial Product Expo is the sealant and waterproofing industry’s key event for expert hands-on training. Attendees will obtain a technical overview of substrate preparation and application of a wide range of materials used in building restoration projects. See videos from previous years.
Date: Wednesday April 15th
Location: The Warehouse Venue, 35 Carl Hall Rd #2, North York, ON M3K 2E2
Registration: 9:00 am
Demonstration: 9:00 am to 11:30 am/ 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Lunch: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Prizes: 2:30 pm
Please click here for the full detail and to register.
| | Join our Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Club | |
The Mission of our Young Construction Leaders Club (YCL) is to develop an informal communication network among construction industry future Leaders up to 40 years of age, in order to:
- Promote networking relationships within the construction industry.
- Develop a forum to establish industry contacts and business leads.
- Provide information, industry activities and opportunities that will enhance and profit the individual and their respective organization.
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To learn more about YCL and how you can get involved, click here.
| | Member Benefit: Virtual Commissioning of Stat Decs | |
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, TCA is now commissioning statutory declarations virtually for our members.
If you require the signature of a commissioner of oaths, the virtual commissioning process will be as follows:
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Email us at statdec@tcaconnect.com to set up the video conference.
- Commissioning staff will ask for identification in order to verify the member's identity. Have your picture identification ready.
- Once confirmed you will sign the Statutory Declarations while the commissioning staff witness. You will then need to scan and send it by email.
- Once received, the commissioning staff will print and verify the signature that they witnessed and if everything is satisfactory, they will sign and email it back.
If you have any further questions regarding TCA's virtual commissioning process, please contact us by email: statdec@tcaconnect.com.
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The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA), our provincial partner, aims to bring concerns of our members at large to the attention of Queen's Park. COCA is committed to working with the Provincial Government to ensure that Ontario's legislative landscape is one in which our industry can grow and prosper.
Highlights from COCA's monthly newsletter include:
For a copy of COCA's monthly newsletter, please click here.
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The Canadian Construction Association (CCA), our federal partner, aims to be the national voice for the Canadian construction industry, giving our industry a voice in public policy issues; legal and standards development; and goals of contractors, suppliers and allied business professionals working in, or with, Canada's non-residential construction industry.
CCA recently launched a new newsletter called CCA Plus+.
To view CCA's Plus+ newsletter, please click here.
| | 2026 OGCA Construction Symposium: April 16-18, 2026 | | |
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.
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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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.
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**IMPORTANT: To apply the discount, please mention the offer at the time of order placement.**
| | The Construction Institute Of Canada Course Line Up | | |
TCIC is pleased to offer you the following courses, seminars and workshops taught by senior industry professionals:
March 2026
Construction Claims Management Program
Mar. 26 & 27 | Thursday & Friday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Construction Industry Ethics
Mar. 31 & Apr. 1 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST
April 2026
Human Resource, People & Culture Management
Apr. 2 & 9 | Thursday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
In-person class Understanding a Legal Survey Plan
Apr. 3 | Friday | 8:30 AM – 3:30 AM EST
Evening class Lean Construction Education Program
Apr. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29, May 4 & 6 | Monday & Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 9:30 AM EST
Mastering Subcontracts: Maximizing Opportunities and Minimizing Risks
Apr. 7 & 8 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Excel for Construction – Basic
Apr. 8 & 15 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Contractor’s Practical Guide to Change Order
Pricing and Management
Apr. 13 & 14 | Monday & Tuesday | 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST
Construction Job Cost Control
Apr. 14 & 15 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Close Out a Construction Project
Apr. 15 & 16 | Wednesday & Thursday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Effective Construction Meeting & Meeting Minutes
Apr. 20 | Monday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
New Advancing Your Construction Career: Strategy, Systems & Long-Term Success
Apr. 20 & 27 | Monday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
| | TCIC Featured Courses Of The Month | | |
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Crafting Winning Proposals: Strategies For Successful RFP Responses
Private sector companies and government organizations increasingly utilize Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in their procurement process, transitioning away from traditional bidding methods. Construction companies' contract success now hinges on their adeptness in responding to these RFPs. Successfully addressing an RFP demands comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and a proposed solution that persuades the potential owner of your company's suitability for the project. Your response must not just be compliant, it must be compelling as well!
This workshop is designed to equip contractors with the skills, strategies, and tools necessary to craft winning RFP submissions.
Responding to an RFP requires more than just meeting the technical requirements; it demands a comprehensive understanding of client needs, strategic positioning, and persuasive communication. Throughout this workshop, we will delve into the intricacies of the RFP process, exploring best practices, industry insights, and practical techniques to enhance your response capabilities.
Whether you're a seasoned contractor or new to the bidding process, this workshop offers valuable insights and actionable strategies to elevate your RFP responses to the next level. From deciphering RFP requirements to developing compelling narratives, we'll cover it all.
Join us as we embark on a journey to master the art of responding to RFPs and unlock new opportunities for your contracting business. Let's work together to position your company as the contractor of choice and secure your place as a leader in the industry.
By employing a real RFP case study and crafting a response to it, participants will:
- Understand the distinctions between a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and the standard prequalification process in bidding, and gain insights on how to effectively respond to RFQs.
- Learn to pinpoint RFP opportunities within both public and private sectors.
- Analyze your company's SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) and discover strategies to leverage these in your RFP responses.
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Hazelview’s Station House adds 1,000 purpose-built
rental units at Bloor–Dufferin
Toronto-based Hazelview’s Station House is a new rental community at Bloor and Dufferin in the city’s west end.
The two rental towers are part of Bloor Crossing, a master-planned development, a release notes, that will include parks, shops, cafes, a City of Toronto-owned community hub and day care on the first two floors of the former Kent School building, and a new pedestrian-oriented Assembly Lane.
Station House includes 1,000 new purpose-built rental units alongside residential, retail and office spaces. Suite sizes include studio, one, two- and three-bedrooms.
The project is composed of two separate phases that will be released a few months apart: Station I and Station II.
Both phases are designed by architectural firm Turner Fleischer, with interior design for Station I by Diamond Schmitt, interior design for Station II by Mason Studio, and landscape design by Studio TLA, the release adds.
Station I is a 12-storey, heritage-inspired midrise building at the corner of Collegiate Road and Bloor Street. Amenities include two party rooms, a refrigerated food delivery room, an event kitchen, coffee station, indoor garden lounge and barbecue with bistro tables. There’s also a yoga studio, fitness centre, outdoor pool and outdoor dog run and pet spa.
Hazelview will be pre-leasing the 284 units in Station I in the spring, with move-in scheduled for Q4 2026.
Station II, at 980 Dufferin St., comprises two towers of 34 and 38 storeys each, connected by a seven-storey podium with 856 rental apartments.
Station II features eighth floor amenities that extend from indoors out onto the outdoor terrace. These include a Nordic spa, cold plunge pool and hot tub; spa lounge, sauna, hydrotherapy shower; loungers; fitness studio, cardio and weight room, Pilates room, yoga studio, boxing studio, bikes; and Peloton Studio.
There’s also a terrace, outdoor barbecue area with seating, a grab and go coffee station in the ground floor lobby, party room with bar, show kitchen, dining room, screening room, outdoor fireplace with a seating area, two games rooms and dining rooms.
There are co-working spaces with private pods, bookable boardrooms and a suite.
Station II also has a hobby room and kids room, plus a pet spa and outdoor dog run.
The rental apartments will be available for pre-leasing in early 2026, with occupancy scheduled for this summer.
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Advantage Club members enjoy FLEET PRICING on the purchase of a Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep Vehicle! TCA's partnership with Chrysler offers substantial savings! Contact us today for more information.
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TORONTO CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
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Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1
Telephone: (416) 499-4000
Fax: (416) 499-8752
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