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Feds call for green building retrofits
Speaking at the recently held Sustainable Communities Conference, Julie Dabrusin launched a call for applications for two new initiatives to accelerate building retrofits: the Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (DRAI) and the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program (GNPP).
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The Schulich Foundation launches Canada’s largest skilled trade scholarship program
The Schulich Foundation announced Schulich Builders, a scholarship program dedicated to students pursuing a career in the skilled trades. In its first year of operation, more than $3 million is committed to combat labour shortages and highlight the importance of skilled trades in Canada.
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University of Toronto selects Westbank as development partner for massive housing project
The University of Toronto has chosen Westbank to design and build the 960,000-sq. ft. Gateway project.
The project will create significant housing for faculty, staff and student families, academic space focused on life-long learning, ancillary retail opportunities, and enhanced public space at the northwest gateway to the university’s downtown campus.
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Study demonstrates contributions of zero-carbon, net-positive energy buildings
A new study out of the University of Waterloo analyzes data-driven improvements in Canada’s first zero-carbon, net-positive energy building showing how they play a vital role in that building generating more energy than it consumes.
Office buildings are typically not energy efficient, and globally they contribute to nearly a third of greenhouse gas emissions from construction to end of life.
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Skilled trades banners to be raised at Ontario colleges
Malcom Matwijec, a student at Centennial College who competed in the Heavy Vehicle Technology competition at WorldSkills, and Emma Kilgannon, a recent graduate of Humber College who competed in the Pâtisserie and Confectionary competition, were on hand at Humber College as they were presented with official WorldSkills Medal Recognition banners to hang proudly in their institutions. Both won bronze in their respective trades at the international competitions this past fall.
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Priestly completes majority acquisition of Green City
Ontario’s Priestly Demolition (PDI) has announced the majority acquisition of Green City Demolition Inc. of Cincinnati.
The move will facilitate the expansion of PDI USA from Virginia to Kentucky and Ohio, stated a release.
The partnership that will enable both companies to expand their services and collaborate on larger, more diverse demolition projects.
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Feb 15, 2023: Employment (Jan. 2023); Investment (Dec. 2022)
Summary: Employment and labour force decreased, while the unemployment rate returned to levels from early 2022. Investment increased modestly from November to December. Industrial sector investment continued to climb higher.
Labour
From December to January, the labour force decreased from 616.2 thousand to 599.1 thousand. Employment also decreased, from 596.6 thousand to 564.7 thousand. These numbers are lower than most of 2022, but still higher than the figures from the same time last year.
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Mass timber U of T project will replace current ‘motley’ campus outbuildings
Anew mass timber dining and operations centre project currently under construction in forested lands north of Toronto features wildly diverse influences including a centuries-old Japanese practice for treating cedar, climate-data-driven building orientation and a verse from Romantic Age poet William Blake. The facility is rising on a 900-acre property at Jokers Hill, on the Oak Ridges Moraine in King Township, the site of the University of Toronto’s Koffler Scientific Reserve. For decades the reserve has hosted field researchers working in multiple disciplines with summertime residencies but Robert Davies, director and principal at Montgomery Sisam, designers of the facility, said the various outbuildings were a “motley” assortment that need to be replaced.
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TCA and Family Services of Peel Partnership
TCA has partnered with Family Services of Peel to help eligible employers take on apprentices. Learn how you can apply for up to $20,000 per fiscal year for two apprentices if you are interested in taking on an apprentice or already have one working for you. You may be eligible for financial benefits and additional incentives!
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**IMPORTANT: FOR TCA MEMBERS ONLY**
Negotiated Request for Proposal for General Contractor Services for the new Etobicoke Civic Center
The City of Toronto (the "City") requires a qualified General Contractor (the "Vendor") to provide construction services for the new Etobicoke Civic Centre ("ECC") Project. The Successful Vendor shall provide complete construction services and will be solely responsible for all activities throughout the construction phase until the completion of the project including the warranty period.
nRFP closing on March 7, 2023 @ 12:00 PM local Toronto time.
The City of Toronto does not post budget information. The opportunity amount does not reflect the City’s actual project estimate.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click on the following link for the full details: https://service.ariba.com/Discovery.aw/ad/viewRFX?id=15093898
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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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Adriatica Safety Consulting provides training courses offered that are designed to present individuals with valuable workplace information and material in such a way that the participants will not only receive the required instruction but can then utilize this training and effectively implement it into the workplace to eliminate or reduce hazards.
For more information visit: www.adriatica.ca.
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TCA Members' FREE Networking Workshop: March 28, 2023
Members, we invite you to RSVP NOW for our next free networking workshop on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Take advantage of this opportunity to reconnect with your industry peers and continue to grow your business. For the full details and to register, click here.
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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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Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development
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