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YCL Annual Boat Cruise (Save the Date)
June 20, 2024
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: CCDC/CCA Document Prices are Changing - Effective June 1, 2024 | |
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Please be advised that our CCDC and CCA documents, will be subject to an upcoming price adjustment effective June 1, 2024, in order to align with inflation.
To view the updated pricing details, please click here to access the PDF outline. CCDC/CCA Documents can be purchased from us either online or at our Richmond Hill office.
Should you have any questions or need further details, please do not hesitate to contact us via phone: 416-499-4000 ext. 4101, or email: info@tcaconnect.com. It has been our pleasure to serve you, and we sincerely appreciate your ongoing support and understanding. We look forward to continuing our working with you in the future.
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MLSE breaks ground on phase 2 of Scotiabank Arena Reimagination Project
Last year, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) announced the $350 million Scotiabank Arena Reimagination project, a multi-phased renovation featuring significant enhancements to virtually all corners of the arena including concourses, premium clubs, suites, technology as well as retail and food and beverage spaces. Today, the organization is beginning the second phase of construction covering an all-encompassing design makeover of the 100 Level concourse and building a brand-new luxury club space.
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RFQ issued for new Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place
Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of Infrastructure have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for teams to design, build, finance and maintain a new Ontario Science Centre facility located at Ontario Place.
Submissions will be reviewed to shortlist teams with the required design and construction experience, as well as the financial capacity to deliver a project of this size and complexity.
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New U of T Scarborough residence now largest Passive House certified building in Canada
Fengate Asset Management and the University of Toronto Scarborough announced that Harmony Commons Student Residence has achieved Passive House Classic certification. At 24,620 square metres, Harmony Commons is the largest building in Canada to receive Passive House Classic certification. On behalf of our its, the LiUNA Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada (LPFCEC), Fengate partnered with U of T Scarborough to invest in and deliver a state-of-the-art purpose-built campus student residence with 746 beds. A Passive House building is designed to use less energy for heating and cooling compared to conventional buildings.
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Sustainable construction a high priority around the world, including in Canada
Sustainable construction is a global priority, reports Saint-Gobain in its 2024 Sustainable Construction Barometer. According to the company’s polling of professionals, students, elected representatives, and association members in 22 countries, including Canada, 95 per cent of respondents agree that the implementation of more sustainable construction is a priority issue. Initiated last year, the Sustainable Construction Barometer report provides a detailed understanding of local and global issues, measures progress, and helps to identify areas of action to advance sustainable construction as a response to such issues as climate change, resources constraints and rapid urbanization.
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Commercial lone bright spot for March building permits
The commercial segment was the only component to buck the trend of falling permit values in March. Looking at the latest month over month figures shared by Statistics Canada, the total value of building permits in Canada decreased 11.7 per cent to $10.5 billion in March. Construction intentions in the non-residential component declined 16.7 per cent to $4 billion, while the residential sector decreased by 8.3 per cent to $6.5 billion. Declines were observed in all components except for the commercial component, which rose 5.8 per cent, adding $123 million compared to February.
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Lafarge Canada and Geocycle Canada pilot 100% circular production of clinker
Lafarge Canada and Geocycle Canada members of Holcim Group, announced the completion of a pilot at the Lafarge Brookfield Cement Plant (Nova Scotia) to produce high-quality clinker made of recycled minerals recovered from waste sources, which can potentially reduce CO2 level by 60 per cent per tonne of clinker. Clinker is the main ingredient in cement, which in turn, is the active ingredient in concrete. This is the first-ever pilot test conducted in North America and the second one in the world across Holcim Group.
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Gordie Howe bridge deck nearly connected in the middle
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a significant infrastructure project connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, is approaching a major milestone as its deck is nearly connected in the middle. This bridge, set to be one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in North America, is a critical development for enhancing trade and transportation between Canada and the United States. As of the latest updates, the bridge’s deck is just 150 feet away from being joined in the center, a phase anticipated to be completed by this summer. Upon completion, the bridge will feature six lanes, dedicated pedestrian and bicycle paths, and modern ports of entry on both sides. The project, which began in 2018 and is expected to finish in 2025, symbolizes a significant enhancement in cross-border connectivity and is seen as a vital economic link.
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Massive new development rises in Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
Menkes Developments Ltd. and QuadReal Property Group broke ground last month to mark the start of construction on the East Tower at Bravo in Vaughan, Ont.
Located in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC), the three-tower community consists of 32, 41 and 51 storey buildings containing 1,654 residential units, at grade retail, a pedestrian mews and a privately-owned public space.
Menkes Developments Ltd. and QuadReal Property Group are developing condos in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, the growing downtown core of Vaughan, Ont. The first two towers, East and West, at Bravo launched last summer and sales for the third and final tower in the project, the South Tower known as Encore, are expected to launch this spring.
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TCA Member Spotlight
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SAVE THE DATE
YCL 2024 Annual Boat Cruise Event: June 20, 2024 - Registration Opening Soon
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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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