IN THIS ISSUE:
TCA 2023/24 Construction Book is now on Sale
Advertise with TCA
TCA / YCL Event Line Up
YCL 2023 Boat Cruise Registration is open
Recap TCA Annual Golf Day Event
Welcome New Members
Recap TCA's 28th Annual Members' Day
COCA Resources: Prompt Payment and Adjudication Toolkit
Join our Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Committee
CCA / COCA News
TCIC June 2023 Course Line Up
Project of the Month
Advantage Club Partners
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TCA's 2023/24 Construction Book NOW ON SALE!
Early bird special ends (Tomorrow) June 2, 2023
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EXCLUSIVE to TCA Members only!
Gain maximum exposure for your construction products and services by advertising in our PRINT and ONLINE 2023/24 Construction Book. With over 3500 public and private buyers of construction services, our readership includes architects, engineers, designers, developers, property managers, general contractors, and all TCA member companies.
Secure your ad space now and enjoy a complimentary Specialty Bold Line in one of your subscribed classified listings!
Early-bird special ends Friday, June 2, 2023!
The deadline for submission is Friday, June 16, 2023
To purchase your listing or for more information please contact, Polyanna Fok:
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Advertise with us and grow your business!
TCA's monthly E-Connect newsletter reaches all of our members, partner associations, industry organizations, and buyers of construction services at all government levels - that's over 30,000 industry contacts!
In addition to reaching such a large audience, our monthly newsletter also lives on our TCA website and will be promoted on all of our social channels, giving you even more exposure.
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Upcoming TCA / YCL Events |
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YCL 2023 Boat Cruise
June 22, 2023 - Yankee Lady III
TCA Boat Cruise
August 10, 2023
TCA 5th Annual Golf Tournament
September 14, 2023 - Angus Glen Golf Club
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YCL 2023 Boat Cruise - June 22 - Register Now
Theme: Wear all white attire!
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Don't miss out on the highly anticipated YCL 2023 Boat Cruise, this year's theme is wear all white attire ! Tickets are selling fast, so make sure to get yours today!
On Thursday, June 22, the YCL Committee is excited to host the most fantastic boat cruise aboard the Yankee Lady III, where you can take in breathtaking views of the city's famous landmarks on a beautiful summer day.
This year's all-white attire theme is the perfect opportunity to dress to impress and network with other young industry professionals while enjoying amazing music, delicious appetizers, and more. The experience is sure to be unforgettable, so make sure you register now before it's too late!
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For more information click here, or please contact Vishawn Thompson:
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Recap: TCA 2023 Golf Day Event - THANK YOU for attending |
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On Thursday, May 11, the TCA held its 2023 annual golf tournament at Angus Glen Golf Club. It was a remarkable event.
We want to express our sincere gratitude to all the attendees and sponsors who made the TCA Golf Tournament an absolute success again this year. The incredible demand for tickets resulted in them being sold out within just over 24 hours.
The event catered to players of all skill levels with various exciting activities available, including ice cream trucks, gelato and espresso stations, alcohol stations, pretzels, pizza, a cigar hole, and even an air cannon, which provided endless entertainment and laughter.
Following the golfing, there was a buffet dinner with a wine bar and prizes.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the companies that participated in this event and want to give a special shoutout to the sponsors who made this unforgettable day possible.
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A Huge Thank You to our incredible Sponsors
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Welcoming TCA's NEWEST Members
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Aar Plumbing
Wholesale Inc.
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Classic Fire + Life Safety is a leading provider of fire protection services in the construction industry. Birthed in 2021 from the merger of two long-time and trusted companies (Forest City Fire Protection and Classic Fire Protection), we have a combined 75+ year proven track record of installing top-quality fire protection systems and equipment for our construction partners. |
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Recap: TCA 28th Annual Members' Day |
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The TCA held its 28th annual members' day at the Richmond Hill Office on May 3, 2023. Despite the rain, the event had a great turnout, with 50 members showcasing their products and services and 220 people attending.
The industry forum began after registration and breakfast, with TCA's President & CEO, John Mollenhauer, warmly welcoming attendees. In his introduction, he presented the moderator, Howard Krupat of DLA Piper, and the panel of experts, Jennifer Burstein, Michael Casey, and Brad McAninch, who conducted an insightful discussion on Procurement Risks and Solutions. The discussion article can be found in the Daily Commercial News.
Following the forum, Craig Lesurf, President of Gilliam, emphasized the League of Champions' significance and spoke on the importance of safety. Members capped off the day by networking and enjoying a delicious BBQ lunch and prize giveaway.
We want to express our sincere gratitude to all the members who participated and contributed to making this event a huge success. We look forward to the opportunity to host you all once again next year.
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Special Thank You to our Members' Day Industry Forum Panel of Experts
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Thank you to our members' day sponsor:
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Reminder: July 1 Deadline for Energy and Water Reporting for Toronto Building Owners |
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By July 1, 2023, owners of buildings 50,000 square feet and larger must report their annual energy and water use to the Ontario Ministry of Energy, under Ontario Regulation 506/18.
This short video explains the benefits of benchmarking and how it can help building owners reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, in support of the City of Toronto’s Net Zero by 2040 emissions target.
New to reporting? The City of Toronto can help! To learn more or to get support, visit: toronto.ca/ewrb.
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COCA Resources: Prompt Payment and Adjudication Toolkit
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Prompt Payment and Adjudication rules took effect on Oct. 1, 2019, and apply to all construction projects, with few exceptions.
COCA has developed eight facts sheets to help you navigate Prompt Payment and Adjudication.
- Prompt Payment and Adjudication for Owners
- Prompt Payment for Contractors
- Prompt Payment for Sub-Contractors
- Prompt Payment and Adjudication 101
- Prompt Payment for Holdbacks
- How Does the Basic Holdback Work
- What is a Proper Invoice
- Adjudication Basics
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Join our Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Club |
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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.
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Member Benefit: Virtual Commissioning of Stat Decs |
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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:
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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+.
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What sets Warm Cozy Cozy apart as your insulation and acoustical contractor is that we can inform you about the best materials for each area of your residential or commercial project. Insulation and acoustic products are often misused, or steps are overlooked when installing them. You can count on our knowledgeable team to provide quality solutions and installation! |
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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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Click on the image for more details.
**IMPORTANT: To apply the discount, please mention the offer at the time of order placement.**
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The Construction Institute Of Canada Course Line Up |
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TCIC is pleased to offer you the following courses, seminars and workshops taught by senior industry professionals:
June 2023 (live webinars)
June 6 | Tuesday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
June 6 & 8 | Tuesday & Thursday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
June 6, 8, 13 & 15 | Tuesday & Thursday | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
June 7 | Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST
June 7 & 8 | Wednesday & Thursday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
June 7 & 14 | Wednesday | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST
June 7 & 14 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
June 8 | Thursday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST OR
June 9 | Friday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST
June 12 | Monday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
June 12 & 13 | Monday & Tuesday | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
June 13 | Tuesday | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
June 14 & 15 | Wednesday & Thursday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
June 14 & 21 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
June 14 & 21 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
June 15 | Thursday | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
June 29 | Friday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
For TCIC inquiries, please contact:
Faith Chen, Manager, Professional Development
416-847-9162
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TCIC Featured Courses Of The Month |
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New Fundamentals of Construction Contract
Administration for Contract Administrators
Construction Contract administrators play an important role in an ICI or Civil construction project. Each stakeholder including owner, prime contractor (project manager) and prime consultant will employ an administrator. While the contract serves the central role to manage outcomes, many tasks require the administrators to work together efficiently to avoid causing delays or to settle challenges that may arise throughout the project. These tasks include handling of requests for information, change orders, contemplated change notices, supply chain challenges, change directives, submittals, payment procedures and more.
During this course, participants will study and gain valuable and practical insight into:
- Articles of Agreement purpose relative to terms and conditions.
- What constitutes contract documents and the order of priority of documents in the event of a conflict between the documents.
- The role and authority of the consultant, versus the role of general review of the project required by authorities having jurisdiction.
- Execution of the work and control of the work by the general contractor.
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Click here, for more details.
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New School of Continuing Studies building at
York U to address post-pandemic needs
The York University School of Continuing Studies recently opened the doors to its new home, designed to meet the post-pandemic needs of students with an inclusive, accessible and sustainable design that will foster learning and help fill Canada’s labour market gaps.
The six-storey, 120,000-square-foot, 50-classroom building is located at 68 The Pond Road on York’s Keele Campus in Toronto. It took nine years of planning and will unite the School of Continuing Studies’ programs, students, instructors and staff under one roof.
In 2018, the architecture firm Perkins & Wills was selected to design the building, led by architects Safdar Abidi and Andrew Frontini. The twisted architecture symbolizes the school’s twist on the traditional mission of continuing studies to solve Canada’s most pressing labour market gaps by connecting employers and the talent pool through its programs, states a release.
The structure is built to ensure complete adherence to sustainability in design. The building is designed to LEED Gold and meets the City of Toronto Green Standards. It includes a high-performing façade system, direct outside air system with heat recovery ventilation and daylight harvesting. The building is well-positioned to achieve net-zero in the future due to its low energy consumption. Additionally, the building is designed with the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability.
Other key accessibility features include automated doors, standing desks in all classrooms, screens for the visually impaired, elevators and large hallways spaces for those requiring wheelchair access.
Owner: York University
Architect: Parkins & Wills
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TCA Advantage - Group Home & Auto Insurance Program
Personalized coverage to meet your needs
As a member of the Toronto Construction Association, you have access to preferred rates and personalized service on home and auto insurance. With TCA's group insurance plan, you can protect the things you value most and keep more money in your pocket. Contact Westland MyGroup today for a quote!1-844-999-7687
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TCA Advantage - Incredible savings on your office supplies
GREAT savings on your everyday office supplies! TCA's partnership with Staples Advantage offers you up to 60% off! Contact us today for more information.
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TCA Advantage- Fleet Pricing on ALL Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep
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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We're here to help... please contact us: |
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TORONTO CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
70 Leek Crescent
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1
Telephone: (416) 499-4000
Fax: (416) 499-8752
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Important Reminder to TCA Members
In an effort to keep you updated on TCA membership products and services, please contact us if staffing information changes—this is the best way for you and your colleagues to find out what's happening at TCA!
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