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TCA e-connect, April, 2013 April, 2013 2013 TCA Members' Day This year marks our 19th annual TCA Members' Day scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013. Members' Day offers you a unique opportunity to showcase your product(s) / service(s) right here at TCA. We invite you to come out, meet new people and establish new industry partners - register for your booth today. Indoor or outdoor display booths available (free of charge). For further information click here. 2013 Members' Day Industry Forum This year, our 19th Annual Members' Day Industry Forum will be focused on opportunities! The forum will be presented by TCA's Allied Professions and Owners' Committee and will include an exciting line up of speakers! For more details please check out our event page by clicking here . 2013 TCA Golf Please click on the image for the details and registration. The Amazing Race - Toronto (YCEC Edition) Please click on the image for details and registration. TCA British Invasion Gala Dinner Dance Please click on the image for the details and registration. Please click here to view 2012 Gala video Quick Links TCA website TCIC website Advantage Club Document Centre Plans Room / EPR Photo Gallery Membership CHECK OUT TCA'S NEW RESUME POSTING BOARD!!! Don't miss the opportunity to have your resume seen by over 2000 member companies! To post your resume please click here . Partnership HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TORONTO/TCA PARTNERSHIP TCA Safety Group Resource Centre TCA members are automatically members of the above National & Provincial associations. Click images for respective newsletters & more details. Please click on the image to view the flyer TCA Electronic Plans Room Dear TCA EPR users: If you recently experience access problem to our EPR website, that's because we have a new web address as follows: http://epr.link2build.ca Please make sure you update your "favourites" or "bookmarks" with this new website address. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Teddy Tse at 416-499-4000 ext. 117 or (c) 416-786-3906, e: [email protected] If you have already done the update since our first note on this issue, please disregard this information. Workshop Feature of the Month Pitfalls of Bidding and Tendering Monday May 6 & Monday May 13, 2013 8:30am - 12:30pm Facilitated By: Mr. Brad Chin, Senior Project Manager, MMM Group Speaker Line Up Includes: Ms. Lee-Kelly-Chin, Project Director, Kenaidan Contracting Ltd Mr. Compton Cho, Director of Estimating, Bird Construction Mr. Craig Lesurf, General Manager, Walsh Canada Mr. Shaun McPherson, VP and National Director, Performance Security, AON Reed Stenhouse Understanding the Pitfalls and Practices of Tendering in the Construction Marketplace This workshop will provide an overview of the entire Tender process, with an emphasis on demonstrating how proper procedures can avoid costly situations for all parties. Workshop topics include: Complete cycle of a project: forms of project delivery and pre- qualification process Performance security options: Bid bonds, performance bonds, Labour and material payment bonds Tender Legalities and Legalities at bid closing time Tender period: basics of preparing a bid, managing tender forms and tender closing day Sub-trade tenders: preparing trade estimates, handling addenda and bid strategies Bid analysis and review: procurement methods and contract award Operations input into estimating: project planning and documentation If you are an owner, consultant, general contractor, trade contractor, supplier or manufacturer you surely don't want to miss this opportunity! For further details and registration please click here . For any questions on TCIC offerings please contact Faith Chen [email protected] . CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE OF CANADA TCIC is pleased to offer you the following courses, seminars and workshops: taught by senior industry professionals. Tuesday evenings, April 9 - June 11, 2013 Blueprint Reading & Estimating Level 2 Please click here to register now. Monday mornings, May 6 & 13, 2013 Pitfalls of Bidding and Tendering Please click here to register now. Monday evenings, May 6 - July 8, 2013 Construction Management Essentials Please click here to register now. Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Construction Liens and Trusts seminar Please click here to register now. Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Construction Project Close Out seminar Please click here to register now. Tuesday, June 4 & 11, 2013 Construction 101 Please click here to register now. For a full list of upcoming TCIC courses/seminars/workshops/e-Learning courses or for more information on Gold Seal Certification, Please visit www.tcic.ca . TCIC inquiries please contact: Faith Chen TCIC Coordinator, 416-847-9162 /[email protected] . COCA NEWS 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: Message from the Chair Ontario College of Trades Update Ministerial Statement on the College of Trades Windsor Construction Association hosts provincial curling bonspiel Provincial OH&S Strategy Consultation Annual Safe at Work Ontario briefing Keynote from Labour Relations Expert a highlight of COCA's 2013 AGM Prevention Office Solicits Advice on Research Ministry of Labour Report For a copy of the monthly COCA newsletter, please click here Current and Emerging Skills Gap in Ontario Current and Emerging Skills Gap in Ontario - Take the Survey! The Conference Board of Canada, commissioned by Colleges Ontario, will be conducting a study on the current and emerging skills gap in Ontario. They will be surveying Ontario employers like you to learn about your current and anticipated skills shortages, and what you think should be done to address them. This is your opportunity to inform decision-makers about your company's skills needs and issues, and offer your thoughts about what should be done by government, educators, and businesses to address them. It is important that your voice be heard! Visit http://surveys.conferenceboard.ca/s/bridgingtheskillsgap/?collector=5169 for a full explanation of the study and to fill out the survey. CCA NEWS 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 goals of contractors, suppliers and allied business professionals working in, or with, Canada's non-residential construction industry. Highlights from CCA's weekly newsletter include: Budget 2013 Canadian Construction Association Supportive of 2013 Federal Budget Economy Canada's Commercial Real Estate Leaders Slightly More Optimistic Than Q4 2012 Investment in Construction and Machinery to Reach Almost $400B in 2013 EDC: Swoony Loonie Labour Gold Seal Certification Announces New Ways to Get Involved with the Program Construction Management Professionals: Enter to Win $5,000 for Professional Development Peeved Harper Aims at “Remaking Canadian Labour Force BIM International Survey on BIM Use Will Benchmark Canadian Performance Infrastructure Keep Beating the Infrastructure Drum, CCA President CCA News Canadian Construction Association Appoints Frank Rizzardo 2013 Chair of the Board of Directors Canadian Construction Association Celebrates 2012 National Award Recipients Reflecting on CCA's 95th Annual Conference For a copy of CCA's weekly newsletter please click here City of Toronto Construction Activity Causing Traffic Congestion Over 6500 Street Occupation Permits are issued annually to Developers, Trades person's, General Contractors, Utility Companies and residents by the City of Toronto. As a result of issuing such a high number of permits, the City is faced with considerable challenges, with an unprecedented increase in private and utility construction activity in the streets of Toronto. While the City aims to review its processes for opportunities to make improvements, they also try to focus on impediments that are negatively affecting the transportation network creating congestion and gridlock during peak hours. One of the major impediments has been an increase in the number of illegal construction related occupations within public highways, especially during the AM and PM rush hours. As you can imagine, non-compliance with rush hour route terms and conditions specified on a permit is has a severe impact on the entire traffic network, disrupting the flow of traffic, creating congestion and ultimately having devastating effects on our economy. Vehicles and equipment occupying lanes during peak periods casts a negative image on the construction industry and the City as a whole. The City is requesting that if you have been issued a Street Occupation Permit, you be mindful of the law and adhere to permit conditions when undertaking work in the City of Toronto. The City is hopeful that by working together, issues of this nature will dramatically decline. Proudly Supporting Members If you are a new employee of a member company please ensure that you "create an account" on our webpage www.tcaconnect.com so that you can access the benefits and services of your company's corporate membership with TCA. Benefits include: access to meeting rooms, online registration for events, posting of job vacancies, purchase of construction documents... For more information on the additional benefits and services that come with a TCA membership, please contact: Polyanna Fok 416-499-4000 ext.115 [email protected] Nazak Ghobadi 416-499-4000 ext.106 [email protected] Andrew Guo 905-567-1077 [email protected] Kristina Kouznetsova 905-567-1077 [email protected] 2013-14 Construction Book Packages 2013/14 Construction Book Packages Mailed! Dear TCA Members, You likely have already received your 2013-14 Construction Book Advertisement Renewal package in the mail. Please ensure that you return your orders forms by April 12, 2013 to ensure you are included in this year's publication. This year we are aiming to have the book published and distributed by July. Final deadline date for changes is April 12 th date. For any questions please contact Suzana Fernandes at [email protected] . 2013 TCA Meeting Room Booking Policy 2013 Meeting Room Booking Policy We have changed our meeting room booking policy effective January 1, 2013, Please click here for more details. Document Price Change Dear Members, As of April 16 th 2013, please be advised that pricing on all documents will increase by 10%. This is due to a recent increase that we have received from CCA. For any questions about pricing please contact Barbara Mirsky at [email protected] . Thank you Project Bid Opportunities Project of the month TCA-13-0498 Construction of the Clarington Police Complex - Bowmanville, Ontario Issued for tender on March 21st, 2013 by Durham Region and DIALOG Ontario Inc., the Clarington Police Complex involves the construction of two new buildings and related site work on a 27 acre site outside Bowmanville, Ontario. The new East Division building spans approximately 47,650 square feet, while the new Forensic Investigation Facility covers 25,650 square feet. The new facilities will be built to sustainable design standards, and LEED Silver is targeted as well as the requirements of ASHRAE 189.1 (which are incorporated into the design). The Forensic Investigation Facility features Bio-Exam labs that adhere to Health Canada's CL2/CL3 Laboratory Bio-safety Guidelines. The currently undeveloped site will include internal roadways, visitor and staff parking, storm water management, , and new site services for water, sanitary, storm, landscaping, mechanical, and electrical systems. The construction is expected to begin in June 2013, with the building expected to open in summer 2015. The estimated value of this project is $38 million dollars. Please click on the image for the details. TCA ADVANTAGE CLUB TCA Advantage - Group Home & Auto Insurance Program Save up to 50% on regular home and automobile insurance rates With the TCA's group buying power, save the premium on your insurance rates with the power of numbers! National Brokers Insurance and the TCA have partnered to help you save up to 50% on your home, apartment and vehicle insurance premiums. Contact National Brokers Insurance today for a quote! 1 877 630 NATL (6285) Take Advantage of 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. TCA Advantage- Fleet Pricing on ALL Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep vehicles. Advantage Club members enjoy FLEET PRICING on the purchase of a Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep Vehicle! TCA's partnership with Chrysler offers substantial savings! Contact us today for more information. For partner discount information please visit us at www.tcaadvantage.com For specific questions about the program or if you are interested in partnering with our Advantage Club please contact Suzana Fernandes at [email protected] or 416-847-9159. Contact Us TORONTO CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION 70 Leek Crescent Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1 Telephone: (416) 499-4000 Fax: (416) 499-8752 www.tcaconnect.com [email protected]
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TCA e-connect, April, 2013
April, 2013
2013 TCA Members' Day
This year marks our 19th annual TCA Members' Day scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 8th,2013. Members' Day offers you a unique opportunity to showcase your product(s) / service(s) right hereat TCA. We invite you to come out, meet new people and establish new industry partners - register foryour booth today.
Indoor or outdoor display booths available (free of charge).
For further information click here.
2013 Members' Day Industry Forum
This year, our 19th Annual Members' Day Industry Forum will be focused on opportunities! The forum will be presented by TCA's Allied Professions and Owners' Committee and will include anexciting line up of speakers! For more details please check out our event page by clicking here.
2013 TCA Golf
Please click on the image for the details and registration. The Amazing Race - Toronto (YCEC Edition)
Please click on the image for details and registration.
TCA British Invasion Gala Dinner Dance
Please click on the image for the details and registration. Please click here to view 2012 Gala video
Quick Links
TCA websiteTCIC websiteAdvantage ClubDocument CentrePlans Room / EPRPhoto Gallery
Membership
CHECK OUTTCA'S NEWRESUME POSTINGBOARD!!! Don't miss theopportunity to haveyour resume seen byover 2000 membercompanies!To post your resumeplease click here.
Partnership
HABITAT FORHUMANITYTORONTO/TCAPARTNERSHIP
TCA SafetyGroup
Resource Centre
TCA members areautomaticallymembers of the aboveNational & Provincialassociations. Clickimages for respectivenewsletters & moredetails.
Please click on theimage to view the
flyer
TCA Electronic Plans Room
Dear TCA EPR users: If you recently experienceaccess problem to our EPRwebsite, that's because wehave a new web addressas follows: http://epr.link2build.ca Please make sure youupdate your "favourites" or"bookmarks" with this newwebsite address. If you have any questionsor concerns please contactTeddy Tse at 416-499-4000 ext. 117 or(c) 416-786-3906, e: [email protected] If you have already donethe update since our firstnote on this issue, pleasedisregard this information.
Workshop Feature of the Month
Pitfalls of Bidding and Tendering
Monday May 6 & Monday May 13, 2013
8:30am - 12:30pm Facilitated By: Mr. Brad Chin, Senior Project Manager, MMM Group Speaker Line Up Includes:
Ms. Lee-Kelly-Chin, Project Director, Kenaidan Contracting LtdMr. Compton Cho, Director of Estimating, Bird ConstructionMr. Craig Lesurf, General Manager, Walsh CanadaMr. Shaun McPherson, VP and National Director, PerformanceSecurity, AON Reed Stenhouse
Understanding the Pitfalls and Practices of Tendering in the ConstructionMarketplace This workshop will provide an overview of the entire Tender process, with anemphasis on demonstrating how proper procedures can avoid costly situations forall parties. Workshop topics include:
Complete cycle of a project: forms of project delivery and pre-qualification process Performance security options: Bid bonds, performance bonds, Labourand material payment bonds Tender Legalities and Legalities at bid closing time Tender period: basics of preparing a bid, managing tender forms andtender closing daySub-trade tenders: preparing trade estimates, handling addenda andbid strategiesBid analysis and review: procurement methods and contract awardOperations input into estimating: project planning anddocumentation
If you are an owner, consultant, general contractor, trade contractor, supplier ormanufacturer you surely don't want to miss this opportunity! For further details and registration please click here.
For any questions on TCIC offerings please contact Faith [email protected].
CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE OF CANADA
TCIC is pleased to offer you the following courses, seminars and workshops:taught by senior industry professionals. Tuesday evenings, April 9 - June 11, 2013Blueprint Reading & Estimating Level 2 Please click here to register now. Monday mornings, May 6 & 13, 2013Pitfalls of Bidding and TenderingPlease click here to register now. Monday evenings, May 6 - July 8, 2013Construction Management EssentialsPlease click here to register now. Wednesday, May 15, 2013Construction Liens and Trusts seminarPlease click here to register now. Wednesday, May 22, 2013Construction Project Close Out seminarPlease click here to register now. Tuesday, June 4 & 11, 2013Construction 101Please click here to register now. For a full list of upcoming TCIC courses/seminars/workshops/e-Learning courses orfor more information on Gold Seal Certification, Please visit www.tcic.ca. TCIC inquiries please contact: Faith ChenTCIC Coordinator, 416-847-9162 /[email protected].
COCA NEWS
The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA), our provincial partner,aims to bring concerns of our members at large, to the attention of Queen'sPark. COCA is committed to working with the Provincial Government to ensurethat Ontario's legislative landscape is one in which our industry can grow andprosper.
Highlights from COCA's monthly newsletter include:
Message from the ChairOntario College of Trades UpdateMinisterial Statement on the College of TradesWindsor Construction Association hosts provincial curling bonspielProvincial OH&S Strategy ConsultationAnnual Safe at Work Ontario briefingKeynote from Labour Relations Expert a highlight of COCA's 2013 AGMPrevention Office Solicits Advice on ResearchMinistry of Labour Report
For a copy of the monthly COCA newsletter, please click here
Current and Emerging Skills Gap in Ontario
Current and Emerging Skills Gap in Ontario - Take the Survey! The Conference Board of Canada, commissioned by Colleges Ontario, will beconducting a study on the current and emerging skills gap in Ontario. They will besurveying Ontario employers like you to learn about your current and anticipatedskills shortages, and what you think should be done to address them. This is youropportunity to inform decision-makers about your company's skills needs and issues,and offer your thoughts about what should be done by government, educators, andbusinesses to address them. It is important that your voice be heard! Visithttp://surveys.conferenceboard.ca/s/bridgingtheskillsgap/?collector=5169 for a fullexplanation of the study and to fill out the survey.
CCA NEWS The Canadian Construction Association (CCA), our federal partner, aims to be thenational voice for the Canadian construction industry, giving our industry avoice in public policy issues, legal and standards development goals ofcontractors, suppliers and allied business professionals working in, or with,Canada's non-residential construction industry.
Highlights from CCA's weekly newsletter include:
Budget 2013Canadian Construction Association Supportive of 2013 Federal Budget EconomyCanada's Commercial Real Estate Leaders Slightly More Optimistic Than Q4 2012 Investment in Construction and Machinery to Reach Almost $400B in 2013 EDC: Swoony Loonie Labour Gold Seal Certification Announces New Ways to Get Involved with the Program Construction Management Professionals: Enter to Win $5,000 for ProfessionalDevelopment Peeved Harper Aims at “Remaking Canadian Labour Force
BIMInternational Survey on BIM Use Will Benchmark Canadian Performance Infrastructure Keep Beating the Infrastructure Drum, CCA President
CCA NewsCanadian Construction Association Appoints Frank Rizzardo 2013 Chair of the Boardof DirectorsCanadian Construction Association Celebrates 2012 National Award RecipientsReflecting on CCA's 95th Annual Conference
For a copy of CCA's weekly newsletter please click here
City of Toronto
Construction Activity Causing Traffic Congestion Over 6500 Street Occupation Permits are issued annually to Developers, Tradesperson's, General Contractors, Utility Companies and residents by the City ofToronto. As a result of issuing such a high number of permits, the City is faced withconsiderable challenges, with an unprecedented increase in private and utilityconstruction activity in the streets of Toronto. While the City aims to review its processes for opportunities to make improvements,they also try to focus on impediments that are negatively affecting thetransportation network creating congestion and gridlock during peak hours.One of the major impediments has been an increase in the number of illegalconstruction related occupations within public highways, especially during the AMand PM rush hours. As you can imagine, non-compliance with rush hour route terms and conditionsspecified on a permit is has a severe impact on the entire traffic network,disrupting the flow of traffic, creating congestion and ultimately having devastatingeffects on our economy. Vehicles and equipment occupying lanes during peakperiods casts a negative image on the construction industry and the City as awhole. The City is requesting that if you have been issued a Street Occupation Permit, yoube mindful of the law and adhere to permit conditions when undertaking work inthe City of Toronto. The City is hopeful that by working together, issues of this nature will dramaticallydecline.
Proudly Supporting Members
If you are a new employee of a member company please ensure that you"create an account" on our webpage www.tcaconnect.com so that you canaccess the benefits and services of your company's corporate membershipwith TCA.
Benefits include: access to meeting rooms, online registration for events,posting of job vacancies, purchase of construction documents...
For more information on the additional benefits and services that come witha TCA membership, please contact:
Polyanna Fok 416-499-4000 ext.115 [email protected] Nazak Ghobadi 416-499-4000 ext.106 [email protected] Andrew Guo 905-567-1077 [email protected] Kouznetsova [email protected]
2013-14 Construction Book Packages
2013/14 Construction BookPackages Mailed! Dear TCA Members, You likely have already received your2013-14 Construction BookAdvertisement Renewal package in themail. Please ensure that you return yourorders forms by April 12, 2013 to ensureyou are included in this year'spublication. This year we are aiming tohave the book published and distributedby July. Final deadline date for changes is April 12th date.
For any questions please contact Suzana Fernandes at
2013 TCA Meeting Room Booking Policy
2013 Meeting Room Booking Policy
We have changed our meeting room booking policy effective January 1,2013, Please click here for more details.
Document Price Change
Dear Members, As of April 16th 2013, please be advised that pricing on all documents willincrease by 10%. This is due to a recent increase that we have receivedfrom CCA. For any questions about pricing please contact Barbara Mirsky [email protected].
Thank you
Project Bid Opportunities
Project of the month
TCA-13-0498Construction of the Clarington Police Complex - Bowmanville, Ontario Issued for tender on March 21st, 2013 by Durham Region and DIALOG OntarioInc., the Clarington Police Complex involves the construction of two newbuildings and related site work on a 27 acre site outside Bowmanville, Ontario.The new East Division building spans approximately 47,650 square feet, while thenew Forensic Investigation Facility covers 25,650 square feet. The new facilitieswill be built to sustainable design standards, and LEED Silver is targeted as well asthe requirements of ASHRAE 189.1 (which are incorporated into the design). TheForensic Investigation Facility features Bio-Exam labs that adhere to HealthCanada's CL2/CL3 Laboratory Bio-safety Guidelines. The currently undevelopedsite will include internal roadways, visitor and staff parking, storm watermanagement, , and new site services for water, sanitary, storm, landscaping,mechanical, and electrical systems. The construction is expected to begin in June2013, with the building expected to open in summer 2015. The estimated value ofthis project is $38 million dollars.
Please click on the image for the details.
TCA ADVANTAGE CLUB
TCA Advantage - Group Home & Auto Insurance ProgramSave up to 50% on regular home and automobile insurance rates With the TCA's group buying power, save the premium on your insurance rates withthe power of numbers! National Brokers Insurance and the TCA have partnered tohelp you save up to 50% on your home, apartment and vehicle insurancepremiums. Contact National Brokers Insurance today for a quote! 1 877 630 NATL (6285)
Take Advantage of GREAT savings on your everyday office supplies! TCA'spartnership with Staples Advantage offers you up to 60% off! Contact us today formore information.
TCA Advantage- Fleet Pricing on ALL Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep vehicles.Advantage Club members enjoy FLEET PRICING on the purchase of aChrysler, Dodge or Jeep Vehicle! TCA's partnership with Chrysler offerssubstantial savings! Contact us today for more information. For partner discount information please visit us at www.tcaadvantage.com For specific questions about the program or if you are interested inpartnering with our Advantage Club please contact Suzana Fernandes [email protected] or 416-847-9159.
Contact Us
TORONTO CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION70 Leek Crescent
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1Telephone: (416) 499-4000
Fax: (416) 499-8752www.tcaconnect.com
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