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August 2013

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TCA British Invasion Gala Dinner Dance

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Construct Canada 2013

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COCA NEWS The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA), our provincial partner, aims to bring concerns of ourmembers at large, to the attention of Queen's Park. COCA is committed to working with the ProvincialGovernment to ensure that Ontario's legislative landscape is one in which our industry can grow and prosper.

Highlights from COCA's monthly newsletter include:

A Message from the ChairCOCA Hosts First Golf Day No Premium Rate Increase for 2014By-elections have been called in 5 ridingsCOCA participates in Canada Job Grant Roundtable DiscussionsMoL Seeks Advice on New Engagement StrategyImprovement at WSIB ContinuesClosing the Skills Gap

For a copy of the monthly COCA newsletter, please click here.

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CCA NEWS

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA), our federal partner, aims to be thenational voice for the Canadian construction industry, giving our industry a voicein 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: Industry NewsSkills Shortages, Risk, Creating Concerns for Consulting Engineers Labour CCA Seeking Input on Substance Abuse IssuesCanada's Premiers Look To Meet with Federal Government to Discuss Job Grant EconomyGlobal Construction Market to Reach $15 Trillion by 2025

Innovation and TechnologyRFID Technology Helps Track Assets on Construction Sites

InfrastructureInfrastructure Investors Overlooking Climate ThreatsProvinces Make Late Push for Federal Infrastructure Money

For a copy of CCA's weekly newsletter please click here.

THE CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE OF CANADA

TCIC is pleased to offer you the following courses, seminars and workshopstaught by senior industry professionals: Monday evenings, Sept. 9 - Nov. 11, 2013Planning, Scheduling and Control for ContractorsPlease click here to register now Tuesday evenings, Sept. 10 - Nov. 12, 2013Blueprint Reading & Estimating - Level 1Please click here to register now Thursday evenings, Sept. 12 -Nov. 14 2013Managing Risk in ConstructionPlease click here to register now Wednesday evenings, Sept. 18 - Nov. 20, 2013Construction Law Please click here register now Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013 (half-day seminar)Construction Liens and TrustsPlease click here to register now Wednesday, Oct. 16 & 23, 2013 (2 day seminar)Construction 101Please click here to register now Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013 (half-day seminar)Project Close Out SeminarPlease click here to register now Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013Profitable ContractingPlease click here to register now

Thursday & Friday, Nov. 7 & 8, 2013 (2 day seminar)Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial ManagersPlease click here to register now For a full list of upcoming TCIC courses/seminars/workshops/e-Learning courses or formore information on Gold Seal Certification, please visit www.tcic.ca. TCIC inquiries please contact: Faith ChenTCIC Coordinator, 416-847-9162 /fchen@tcaconnect.com.

Special Thank You to TCIC Instructors Extending a very special thank you to all of the instructors who are dedicated togiving back to the industry in such a meaningful way - by educating thoseentering our industry or helping to further the skill set and development ofseasoned construction professionals. Thank you to all of the TCIC instructors below:

Jeff Armel, PartnerConstruction Law GroupGoldman Sloan Nash & HaberLLP

Brad ChinSenior Project ManagerMMM Group

Lee-Kelly-ChinProject DirectorKenaidan Contracting Ltd.

Compton ChoDirector of EstimatingBird Construction

Clint Kissoon, ChairSchools of ConstructionMgmt & Arch. StudiesCentreGeorge Brown College

Rishi KumarPresident & CEOGlobal Educational & Consulting Services

Craig LesurfGeneral Manager OntarioWalsh Canada

Shaun McPhersonVP & National DirectorPerformance SecurityAON Reed Stenhouse

Wayne NewellSeminar LeaderProfitable Contracting

Michael Sherrard, FounderEmployment & Labour Lawyers

Sherrard Kuzz LLP

Michael L. Shell, Co-ChairPartner& Litigation Group Miller Thomson LLP

Derek SmithCEOS3AEC Consulting

Tom StephensonProfessor / Coordinator Centre for Construction & Engineering Technologies George Brown College

Michael SwartzPartnerWeirFoulds LLP

John WillsRetiree, Previous Director,Centre for Construction & Engineering Technologies George Brown College

Proudly Supporting Members

TCA is pleased to offer a chance for new members to meet other industryprofessionals with our New Members Networking Workshop, being heldon Wednesday September 11, 2013. Craft the skill of networking, meet thefriendly staff at TCA and learn about the opportunities and benefits that ourassociation offers. To register, please contact Nazak Ghobadi at 416-499-4000 ext.106 oremail nghobadi@tcaconnect.com.

As always we want to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. If you haveany questions or comments contact us at: membership@tcaconnect.com or forinformation on the many benefits of a TCA membership, please contact:

Polyanna Fok 416-499-4000 ext.115 pfok@tcaconnect.com Nazak Ghobad i 416-499-4000 ext.106 nghobadi@tcaconnect.com Andrew Guo 905-567-1077 aguo@tcaconnect.comKristina Kouznetsova 905-567-1077 kkouznetsova@tcaconnect.com

Project Bid Opportunities

Project of the Month

TCA-13-1312 L.R. Wilson Hall Building for Liberal Arts, McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario Issued for tender by CS&P Architects and McMaster University, the WilsonBuilding for Liberal Arts is an approximately 175,000 square foot Humanities andSocial Science building for McMaster University. Forming a gateway into thecampus, the building will reside at the edge of a residential neighbourhood. Theproject includes a 350-seat Concert Hall and associated support spaces, a blackbox theatre, a 400-seat lecture theatre, several interactive classrooms of varyingsize, community outreach spaces, graduate and research spaces, and studentsupport spaces. Unique and specialized labs will be incorporated into the design,including a NeuroVox Lab, a Language Memory and Brain Lab, a Phonetics Lab,a Music Lab, an Eye Tracking Lab, and a Centre for the Study of Languageacross Lifespan. Estimated in value at $48 million dollars, construction will beginsoon, with an estimated completion date of September 2015.

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Electronic Plans Room Demos at TCA

Are you an Electronic Plans Room (EPR) user, but can't seem to find ProjectOpportunities that fit your line of work? Each year, thousands of projects are posted on the EPR, offering a diverse rangeof project opportunities for our members that reflect the sheer diversity of theirwork. As the saying goes, there is something for everyone. If you are having trouble navigating the EPR, and not finding projects thatinterest you, you may benefit from one of our free EPR demos. We'll showyou how to take full advantage of the EPR's features, so that you can find theprojects that matter to YOU.

For questions or to schedule an appointment, please contact Teddy Tse at 416-847-9157 or email ttse@tcaconnect.com.

TCA ADVANTAGE CLUB

Wild Water Kingdom discount pricing now available for Advantage Club members!Looking for something exciting to do this summer with the family - take advantage ofour discount rate at Wild Water Kingdom!

Canada's Wonderland discount pricing is now available! Home to the most exhilaratingcollection of rides and roller coasters in all of Canada it is surely a place you'll want tovisit this summer! With 16 roller coasters and a variety of relaxing rides every memberof your family is sure to find one that is just right for them. Buy your tickets today!

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Take Advantage of GREAT savings on your everyday office supplies! TCA's partnershipwith Staples Advantage offers you up to 60% off! Contact us today for moreinformation.

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 partneringwith our Advantage Club please contact Suzana Fernandes atsfernandes@tcaconnect.com or 416-847-9159.

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