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Ontario doubling career fairs to help more young people enter skilled trades
The Government of Ontario announced it is expanding its skilled trades career fairs, now in its second year, to even more cities with more exhibitors and twice as many participating students. The new cities with career fairs this year are Hamilton, Windsor, Sault Ste. Marie, Oshawa and Dryden. Level Up! is a series of dynamic, multi-day career fairs highlighting the 144 skilled trades, from electricians to boilermakers. Over 25,000 students in grades 7 to 12, as well as parents and jobseekers, will have the opportunity to learn about these trades through interactive exhibitions and hands-on activities while hearing directly from tradespeople and local employers.
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July permits dip after strong June
A high value of hospital permits issued in June made July’s month-to-month comparison look weak in comparison, but July’s year-over-year performance in most tracked segments showed gains in value in the latest building permit figures released by Statistics Canada.
Across all segments, the total monthly value of building permits in Canada declined 1.5 per cent in July, despite a monthly gain of 5.4 per cent in the residential sector. This past July’s consolidated figures landed at $11.7 billion, a gain of almost a half-billion over the same month last year as permit values came in 4.4 per cent higher than July of 2022.
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Heavy civil sector grapples with diverse procurement visions
Delegates attending a recent construction tech conference heard the heavy civil sector is venturing into uncertain territory as stakeholders grapple with evolving procurement priorities.
Drones, robotics, new tool technologies and additive construction are leading to tremendous efficiencies on jobsites, panellists discussing the future of heavy civil and large public projects agreed during a session at the Building Transformations conference held in Toronto last month.
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AECOM names new leader for Canada
International infrastructure consulting firm AECOM has named a new lead for its operations in Canada. As of October 1, Richard Barrett will be the company’s new regional chief executive of its Canadian business. Also announced by the company was a change in Australia and New Zealand, where Mark McManamny will be regional chief executive. Both bring extensive industry experience to their new roles and will be responsible for delivering on the company’s strategy, overseeing day-to-day operations and driving long-term growth for their respective regions.
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Montreal-based homebuilder to build another condo in downtown Toronto
Montreal-based homebuilder, Broccolini, plans to build a second mixed-use condominium on River Street in downtown Toronto, aiming to offer affordable housing with all the 388 residential suites.
At 34 storeys, the housing project, The Riv, will be a striking addition to the east-end skyline. It will be located at the corner of River Street and Labatt Avenue, right next door to Broccolini’s River & Fifth residential tower, which is currently under construction. The Riv will not only add much-needed supply to Toronto’s housing stock, but it will also be attainable for buyers, with suites starting in the mid-$500,000s.
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$85.3M Grandview Kids HQ begins to take shape in Ajax
The new Grandview Kids headquarters project in Durham Region is progressing and construction is well underway.
Once complete, the facility, which offers pediatric and rehabilitation services for children, will consolidate its existing main site in Oshawa and multiple satellite locations under one roof located on 5.06 acres of land donated by the Town of Ajax.
The new building, located at 1461 Harwood Ave., is being delivered using a design-build-finance model and the contract value is $85.3 million.
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TCA Member Spotlight
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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*
Family Services of Peel Invitation to Hiring Event on September 28, 2023
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The Family Services of Peel hiring event aims to bring together individuals seeking opportunities in the construction and manufacturing sectors with potential employers who are actively hiring. As part of our mission to support career development and job placement, we are committed to helping individuals secure meaningful employment in these industries.
This event will provide employers with the opportunity to meet face-to-face and interview job seekers from any of the 39 Red Seal Skilled trades. Employers will have a FREE spot to promote their businesses. Additionally, employers can unlock financial grants of up to $20,000 for hiring and sponsoring a level 1 apprentice.
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Date: September 28th, 2023
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Location: Mississauga Grand Banquet & Event Center
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Address: 35 Brunel Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Z 3E8
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Why Attend Our Event?
Wide Range of Job Opportunities: This event will feature a diverse range of job openings within the construction and manufacturing sectors. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore various positions and learn about the unique career pathways these industries offer.
Financial Incentives: We are proud to offer financial incentives to employers who participate in our apprenticeship programs. These incentives can significantly benefit those interested in sponsoring apprentices in construction and manufacturing.
Promotion of business: Opportunity for small medium-sized businesses to promote their businesses. All registered participants will get a FREE booth/table to advertise their business.
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*TCA Members Only*
Home Depot TCA Appreciation Premier Event: October 4, 2023
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Please join Home Depot & TCA for an exclusive Premier event filled with networking, prizes, special offers for TCA members and more. Also please enjoy lunch on us! | |
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When: Wednesday October 4, 2023
Cost: FREE
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Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Home Depot - Stockyards Location, 2121 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto, ON, M6N 5A8
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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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