December 10, 2025


IN THIS ISSUE:


  • Upcoming TCA Events
  • Advertise in our weekly bulletin
  • TCA Member Benefit
  • Industry News
  • TCA Member Spotlight
  • Important TCA Updates
  • Certificates of Substantial Performance (CSPs) - TCA Member discount
  • TCIC Upcoming Courses
 


UPCOMING EVENTS

TCA MEMBER BENEFIT


TCA Members' Networking Workshop

January 20, 2026, TCA Office


TCA Best of the Best Awards

February 24, 2026,

Richmond Hill Country Club


Ski Day 2026

February 26, 2026, Craigleith Ski Club


Networking


With over 1,800 member companies, TCA offers you a unique opportunity to meet, grow and build lasting connections with a wide range of likeminded industry professionals. We offer endless avenues for members to expand their industry connections through ongoing social events, industry committees, and educational events, some of which are FREE to attend. New to the association? what better way to get out there and build connections in the industry.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Marvell Technology plans Ontario expansion to support AI infrastructure


Marvell Technology Inc., a provider of data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, is investing $238 million for a five-year expansion.


The plan includes the launch of a new office in Toronto as well as the scaling of the company’s semiconductor research and development (R&D) operations in Ottawa and York Region, and the establishment of a new 8,000-square-foot optical lab.


The expansion will also create up to 350 jobs across Ontario’s technology corridor.



Click here, to read the full news article.

Ontario achieves substantial completion of Eglinton Crosstown LRT


The Government of Ontario announced that testing for the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) has been successfully completed.


On December 5, the project reached Substantial Completion, where independent engineers verified the line is ready for service. Full operational control of the line is being transferred to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) which will determine the start date of passenger service early next year with the support of Metrolinx.



Click here, to read the full news article.

 

Sustainable Buildings Canada Calls for Reform to Unlock Energy Retrofits


A new report commissioned by Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) identifies Ontario’s outdated condominium legislation as a key obstacle to achieving the province’s climate and affordability goals. The study—Legal and Policy Barriers and Enablers to Deep Energy Retrofits in Ontario Condominiums by researcher Yazan Zamel—reveals that procedural rules embedded in the 1998 Condominium Act are significantly hindering the progress of deep energy retrofits in high-rise buildings.


These retrofits, which can cut emissions by 31–59% and reduce operating costs by 30–50%, are essential to improving building performance and affordability.


Click here, to read the full news article.

Toronto breaks ground on massive co-op housing development


Canada’s largest co-op housing development in a generation has broken ground.


Kennedy Green, as it has been coined, is located on city-owned land adjacent to the Kennedy GO and TTC Station and will deliver a total of 612 new homes including affordable and market rent-controlled co-operative homes.


At 2444 Eglinton Ave. E., it will be built on a former commuter parking lot through a partnership between the city, CreateTO and the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto. Civic Developments and its partners are providing development management services, a release reads.




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York Region approves $25M to support York University’s new School of Medicine


York University welcomed York Region’s decision to make a significant contribution of $25 million to support the new School of Medicine set to open to students in 2028.

The $25 million commitment will help fund the physical infrastructure and development of the School of Medicine, which will be built in the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct, alongside the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital.





Click here, to read the full news article.

Construction of Grand River bridges complete


The Ontario government recently announced it has completed construction of the Grand River bridges on Highway 401 in Kitchener along with the rehabilitation of the King Street overpass between Kitchener and Cambridge, laying the groundwork for future widening of the highway from six to 10 lanes.


The Grand River bridges carry traffic east-west through the Waterloo region and are located between the Homer Watson Boulevard and King Street interchanges, explains a release.


Click here, to read the full news article.

 

Careers, Not Coffee Runs: Why So Many PCL Internships Lead to Long, Fulfilling Professional Journeys


As De’Ohndre Jackson looks out the window of PCL’s site office, high above downtown Denver’s 16th Street project, he reflects on how far he has come in just seven years with PCL Construction.


“I have really loved the culture since day one,” says Jackson. “That’s why I have chosen to stay here and build my career here.”


The project outside his window is a large-scale rehabilitation of a key piece of core civic infrastructure in the Colorado capital: a pedestrian and transit corridor that’s home to more than 300 stores and 50 restaurants.


Click here, to read the full news article.

Training Canada’s Workforce for Mass Timber Construction Leadership


As Canada embraces more sustainable and efficient building practices, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America (UBC) is taking the lead in workforce training with the UBC Sustainable Jobs Mass Timber Project. This initiative, supported by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) through the Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP), aims to prepare thousands of workers for the growing demand in mass timber construction.


The project will roll out 10 specialized mass timber training modules at select UBC training centres across Canada.



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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.

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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FREE Members Only Event


TCA Members' Networking Workshop — January 20, 2026 | TCA Office


Click here for the full details and to register.

CANADIAN CONCRETE EXPO 2026


February 11 - 12, 2026 | The International Centre, Toronto

Click here for the full details.

 

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.

Click on the image for more details.

**IMPORTANT: To apply the discount, please mention the offer at the time of order placement.**

 

TCIC Upcoming Courses

Construction Claims Management Program

Dec. 11 & 12 | Thursday & Friday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST


Evening class Effective Tools, Techniques & Models for Project Management

Dec. 15 & 17 | Monday & Wednesday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST (2 Gold Seal credits)


Contractor’s Practical Guide to Change Order Pricing and Management

Dec. 16 & 17 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST (2 Gold Seal credits)


Building With Confidence: Site Supervisor Practical Skills (10 Gold Seal credits)

Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 18 | Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST




For more details, please click here, or contact: 

Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development

fchen@tcaconnect.com

 
 
Toronto Construction Association | www.tcaconnect.com
 
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