November 19, 2024

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• TCA Member Benefit
• Industry News
• TCA Member Spotlight
• Important TCA Updates
• Certificates of Substantial Performance (CSPs) - TCA Member discount
• TCIC Upcoming Courses

TCA Annual Christmas Luncheon - REGISTER NOW December 6, 2024

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.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Canada announces $9 million to support internationally trained tradespeople

The Government of Canada is providing $9 million to help 1,500 internationally trained professionals gain certification in high-demand skilled trades. Funding, announced by Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault, will support the Bridge to Red Seal program run by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) Canadian District. Through the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Program, internationally trained workers will be able to obtain Red Seal certification in trades such as carpentry, welding, and industrial mechanics (millwrights).

Click here, to read the full news article.

Canada’s construction leaders call on the federal government to address labour shortages, outdated policies, and investment gaps

A strong and healthy construction sector is the key to a solid Canadian economy. But outdated procurement strategies, labour shortages, and lack of adequate investment are preventing the industry from realizing its full potential. Tomorrow, construction leaders from across the country will be on Parliament Hill advocating for urgent intervention from the federal government.

As part of the Canadian Construction Association’s annual Hill Day, Canada’s construction industry is calling on the federal government to:

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Ontario leads September hike in building permit values

The total value of building permits in Canada increased by $1.3 billion to $13 billion in September, reports Statistics Canada. The 11.5 per cent jump took values to their second-highest level since the start of the agency’s new data series in January 2017.

Ontario posted the biggest increases amongst the provinces in both the non-residential and residential sectors for the month, as construction intentions in that province grew by $1.2 billion compared to August, gaining 25 per cent to reach $5.9 billion.

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Waterfront Toronto Flood Protection project reaches milestone

Three orders of government, through Waterfront Toronto, announced a major milestone in protecting Toronto residents and businesses from the damages from severe flooding by completing a new mouth for the Don River and a new island. Governments committed a combined investment of approximately $1.4-billion for a transformational waterfront revitalization project that protects existing Toronto neighbourhoods from extreme flooding and contributes to unlocking up to 240 hectares of land to build urgently needed housing and to construct the city’s largest park network in a generation.

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Ontario to launch second round of Skills Development Fund at $74M

The second round of Ontario’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream will begin Nov. 29 with over $74 million in available funding to build, expand and retrofit training facilities for workers in the trades, including construction, manufacturing technology and health care.

The province also announced a new “streamlined” application process that includes a SEED pathway to help with the upfront costs of developing construction proposals, such as design drawings and technical plans. The capital stream will also accept funding proposals all year round, a release reads.

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Nominations are open: CCA looking to celebrate excellence in Canadian construction

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is calling on industry leaders to step forward to be recognized for outstanding achievement in Canada’s construction industry. Nominations are now open for the CCA National Awards, a prestigious program that honours the innovators, pioneers and visionaries making a significant impact on the Canadian construction landscape.

Whether it’s pushing the boundaries of technology, demonstrating exceptional leadership, or giving back to the community, the awards are an opportunity to showcase the trailblazers driving the industry’s success.

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New Canadian and U.S. standard to help decarbonize concrete

The Smart Surfaces Coalition, CSA Group, the World Cement Association, and the American Public Health Association announced the introduction of CarbonStar, a new binational standard to quantify the carbon impact of concrete. CarbonStar [CSA/ANSI R118:2024, CarbonStar: Concrete Carbon Intensity Quantification and Verification] provides a simple, rigorous way to compare the embodied carbon in concrete.



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Phase II of Gardiner Expressway construction set to begin ahead of schedule

The Government of Ontario is marking the start of the second phase of construction on the Gardiner Expressway four months ahead of schedule. The early milestone is the result of the government’s $73 million investment in the project on the condition that construction work may be allowed to proceed 24/7.

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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.



Upcoming Industry events

CCA Upcoming event

Gold Seal Exam | Virtual | November 22, 2024

The Buildings Show | December 4 -6, 2024 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre - Registration is Open

Tickets Are Over 85% SOLD!

TCA 80th Annual Christmas Luncheon - Friday, December 6

Don't miss out on the TCA 80th Annual Christmas Luncheon happening on Friday, December 6, 2024. Secure your spot now before it’s too late!

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Featuring Master of Ceremonies - Ron MacLean

CEO Breakfast is BACK! Join us on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Don't miss out—register now for FREE!

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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.**

Building Construction – Putting It All Together(Understanding a Project’s Life Cycle) - 4 Gold Seal credits (Live Webinar) 4 Half-day course:

Nov. 19, 20, 26 & 27 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Effective Construction Meeting & Meeting Minutes

1 Gold Seal credit (Live Webinar) 1 Half-day course:

Nov. 20 & 27 | Tuesday & Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST OR

Nov. 25, 2024 | Monday | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST

Effective Tools, Techniques & Models for Project Management

2 Gold Seal credits (Live Webinar) 2 Half-day course:

Nov. 20 & 27 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Applications of Building Science - 2 Gold Seal credits

(Live Webinar) 2 Half-day course:

Nov. 20 & 27 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Project Management: Planning, Scheduling & Control

5 Gold Seal credits (Live Webinar) 4 Half-day course:

Nov. 20, 27 & Dec. 4 | Tuesday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST

Contractor’s Practical Guide to Change Order Pricing and Management

2 Gold Seal credits (Live Webinar) 2 Half-day course:

Nov. 21 & 22 | Thursday & Friday | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM EST

Construction Claims Management Program

2 Gold Seal credits (Live Webinar) 2 Half-day course:

Nov. 21 & 22 | Thursday & Friday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST

Construction 101 and Beyond - 5 Gold Seal credits

(Live Webinar) 4 Half-day course:

Nov. 25 – 28 | Monday - Thursday | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST

Construction Job Cost Control - 2 Gold Seal credits (Live Webinar)

2 Half-day course:

Nov. 28 & 29 | Thursday & Friday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

For more details, please click here, or contact: 

Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development

fchen@tcaconnect.com