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Construct Canada 2008 will provide you with a unique once-a-year opportunity and a considerable amount of informa-

tion – all in one place, at one time. You will be able to make valuable contacts and learn about new products, innovations, and market oppor-tunities for 2009 and beyond.

Th is year, Canada’s largest exposition for architectural, engineering, construction, reno-vation and property management professionals will also be celebrating its 20th anniversary.

With over 23,000 attendees and some 1,100 exhibits, Construct Canada will take place Dec. 3-5 in the South Building, Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

You can update yourself on the very latest in products, technologies, best prac-tices and applications for the design, construction, operation, retrofi t, and renovation of all types of buildings.

Construct Canada 2008 will also off er the most comprehensive update and program ever off ered in Can-ada on all aspects of green building design and construction, environ-mental best practices, energy effi -cient strategies and related products, services and technologies. Here are a few highlights:

Th e 4th annual National Green Building Conference will provide you with the most up-to-date infor-mation on this evolving market trend; the conference is dedicated to the whole building process from a green perspective. Learn about new and innovative products, materials, and systems. Stay informed about the very latest in new technologies and best practices that can improve building performance and meet environmental objectives.

Attend skill-building sessions and hear expert advice on issues from project management to profi tability with Canada’s largest seminar pro-

gram for construction professionals. Th e program, featuring over 450 speakers,

will focus on a wide range of educational ses-sions on improving project delivery and smart business practices, leading edge technology for project design, green buildings, building envi-ronments and performance, building envelope solutions, legal, regulatory and risk manage-ment, professional and personal skills develop-ment, and design trends for building interiors.

Who’s Your Density: How Can We Avoid

Complacency in the 21st-Century Planning Paradigm will be the theme of the 7th annual

International Architectural Roundtable. Five leading architects and urban plan-

ners will explore how the planning models and design principles of the past 20 years can shift toward future urbanization possibilities, thereby accommodating a new set of social, economic, and environmental dynamics.

DesignTrends is a construction trade expo-sition and conference held in conjunction with

Construct Canada. Th is Show will facilitate and

accelerate the exchange of ideas, best practices, and product knowl-edge with a combination of educa-tional seminars and exposition for this vital industry.

Hundreds of international visi-tors will also attend the show to learn more about Canadian technology, products, services and building sys-tems and construction techniques, and to meet and make contact with leading Canadian suppliers.

Construct Canada will also be managed for the third time as a Zero-Waste Event with the goal of exceeding its previous results of achieving a 95.5% diversion of all associated waste.

FREE PARKINGWhile there is plenty of parking

at various rates in and around the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, some free parking will be once again be available for show visitors in the Harbourfront area, brought to you by Stanley Security Technologies.

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For details on the 66th AnnualChristmas Lunch, see page 6

Annual TCA Membership CampaignJOHN MOLLENHAUERTCA PRESIDENT

To join or not to join? Sounds simple enough. Aft er all, $800 isn’t much money in the scheme

of things and association memberships typically come with a plethora of ben-efi ts. TCA certainly does. So why is it we so abhor cold calling?

Perhaps, I am just over-reacting. Per-haps, for instance, there are volunteers out there who actually enjoy calling someone they have never met to promote associa-tion products and services ... and like it enough to do it for nothing. But I don’t buy that. And at TCA, I know most of the folks who volunteer to help us dur-ing our annual membership campaign in late October each year and it is my opin-ion they participate for three reasons.

Th ey genuinely believe in the TCA 1. advantage.Th ey are unselfi sh by nature, and2. Th ey don’t mind having a little 3. fun.

Th e having fun part may be why some of our most eff ective volunteers keep coming back.

Th e TCA staff are incredibly grateful to the folks who participate and the very least we can do is make the day of cold calling fun. So there are lots of prizes, bottles of wine etc and we treat each new membership like a lottery win, particu-larly when the sale was a team eff ort.

In terms of being unselfi sh, the mere fact that a member would take time from their busy schedule to help us speaks vol-umes about their character.

And we all appreciate the “givers” among us.

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But being unselfish and enjoying the camaraderie of campaign week doesn’t sell memberships. What sells mem-berships is genuinely believing in the “TCA advantage.”

So what exactly is the “TCA advan-tage”? And what do we mean when we say “let us pay for your membership?”

What it boils down to in my view is that a TCA membership both “saves” you money, and “makes” you money. These come in a variety of forms:

1. Services for which we don’t charge like notarizing statutory declarations, insightful lunch and learns, free meeting rooms, workshops, eligibility for high profile industry awards, forums, tender opportunities, informa-tive newsletters and much need-ed standard practice protocols, to name a few.

2. Enormous discounts on such things as standard CCDC docu-

ments, educational programs, training courses, marketing and promotion opportunities, elec-tronic plans rooms, industry events, printing, job postings, our new “TCABay”, and invalu-able layman’s guides (the Con-struction Lien Act for example)

among others; and3. The TCA Advantage Club, a

one of a kind discount program for both member companies and their employees that offers unprecedented savings. And you can take that to the bank!

Sounds corny doesn’t it, but it’s all true. No wonder TCA is the largest association of its kind in North Amer-ica. And thank God we have so many extraordinary volunteers willing and able to get involved. Thanks volun-teers!

Respectfully,

John G. Mollenhauer, President and CEO

Annual TCA Membership Campaign

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the north side of Queen’s Quay West just west of Rees Street, and under-ground parking at the Radisson Plaza Hotel Admiral on the south side of Queen’s Quay West east of Rees Street.

A free shuttle bus service will be available every 10 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please note, due to a change in management, free parking will not be available in the Harbour-front Parking Garage as in past years.

REGISTER ONLINEYou can register for seminars and

get your tickes online by simply going to www.constructcanada.com. Check out all the show details there, and reg-ister for your free admission to the 1100 exhibits, and to all the technical updates and product demonstrations on the exhibit floor. You may also pur-chase seminar tickets -- all convenient-ly and easily on the Internet.

WELCOME BOB BARHAMThe Construct Canada committee

is delighted to welcome Bob Barham

to the position of chairman. Bob has served the committee well for four years and welcomes the challenge of serving the committee during the larg-est Construct Canada show to date.”

Bob has been employed in the con-struction industry for over 30 years and currently with Sika Canada as the

Business Unit Manager for their Con-crete Admixture Division.

He has been around long enough to remember the first Construct Canada Show where he attended as an exhibi-tor while working for Sternson Con-struction Products.

Bob summarized Construct Canada 2008 perfectly: “From humble begin-nings this show has come a long way, and York Communications should be very proud of what has been accom-plished. I am honored to be chairman of the committee and part of a great group of enthusiasts excited about the largest Construct Show ever!”

David George is the outgoing chair-man of Construct Canada.

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Kick-off Event for the 2008 Membership Campaign

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MAGGIE CADEAU Work is moving along for the EQ1 and EQ2 at Equinox condominiums in Scarborough, Ont. Owner/general contractor for the two-tower project is Monarch Construction. EQ1 will be 35 storeys with completion scheduled for spring 2009 and EQ2 will be 30 storeys with completion expected in fall 2009. Both towers will also include three lev-els of underground parking. The project was designed by Graziani & Corazza Archi-tect Inc. Consultants are: Kazmar Associates Ltd. (structural); A & G Engineering Ltd. (mechanical/electrical); and Alexander Budrevics Landscaping. Subcontractors include: Michael Bros. Excavating; Anchor Shoring & Caissons Ltd.; Verdi Alliance (formwork); C + T Reinforcing Steel Co. (1987) Ltd. (rebar supply); Res Precast; Dufferin Concrete; Medi-Group Masonry Ltd.; Network Mechanical; Cooltech Air Sys-tems (HVAC); Mayfair Electric Ltd.; and ThyssenKrupp Elevator Ltd.

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In a move indicative of the times, McCormick Rankin Corporation

(MRC) and MMM Group (MMM) are merging their firms to create one of Can-ada’s largest privately owned transportation consulting practices.

The firms said the merger deepens MRC’s and MMM’s transportation and environ-mental practices while offer-ing MRC clients a broader range of services in plan-ning, building engineering and geomatics services.

McCormick Rankin and subsidiary Ecoplans Ltd. will operate under their own names as part of the MMM Group.

Leon Botham, retiring chair of the Association of Canadian Engineering Companies, said there has been “significant” merger and acquisition activity in the Canadian consulting engineering industry over the past several years.

“In particular, large com-panies are looking at acquir-ing smaller firms.

“In some cases, large firms are merging to become even larger,” said Botham, a Saskatoon-based principal in Golder Associates Ltd.

MMM is a full-service project management, engi-neering, planning and geo-matics firm with a wide range of projects in both the public and private sectors.

Transport engineering firms merge

VINCE VERSACEDAILY COMMERCIAL NEWS

The federal govern-ment should fully comply with the

rules of any bid depository it may use, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has decided.

“The CCA supports bid depositories where they are in use,” said Paul Charette, chairman of CCA. “We have to think outside of the box on this — we cannot have Public Works accepting non-compliant bids.”

Public Works and Gov-ernment Services Canada has advised the CCA it sup-ports the use of bid deposi-tories but with certain con-ditions, ranging from not naming subcontractors in a bid to a stipulation that “the local bid depository shall not show any preference to, nor impose any disadvan-tage on, any bidder.”

The Treasury Board Advisory Committee on Contracts-Construction Subcommittee had been reviewing the federal gov-ernment’s use of bid deposi-tories since January 2007.

It informed the CCA in March 2008 of the new conditions under which it will continue to support bid depository use.

The fact no bid would be

disqualified by the govern-ment, even if it is non-com-pliant, may reduce govern-ment liability, but it weakens the bid depository system, various CCA members said at a recent association meet-ing. Dave Pelletier, member of the standard practices committee of CCA, said there is no point in using a system that has no teeth.

The fear that federal gov-ernment might just move on from using bid depositories if it is required to fulfill all local bid requirements is not lost on anyone at CCA, Charette said.

Manley McLachlan, pres-ident of the British Columbia Construction Association, had recently been in talks with Public Works about his association’s e-bidding system plans and local bid depository use. McLachlan asked CCA to pursue and support further discussions with the government about complying with all the rules of a local depository.

“It would be disappoint-ing to roll out our e-bidding system and then not have Public Works use it,” added McLachlan.

CCA’s board of direc-tors supported a position to inform Public Works that if it specifies the use of bid depository “it shall fulfill its obligation as outlined in the rules of procedures” includ-ing not accepting non-com-pliant bids.

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Toronto’s tower renew-al pilot project is an excellent opportunity

to streamline approval pro-cesses and introduce innova-tive financing and environ-mental solutions, says one construction official.

“Retrofitting what exists fully and intensification around those towers in the pilot is important,” says Andy Manahan, executive

director of the Residential and Civil Construction Alli-ance.

“An issue identified is expediting permit and approval process and we recommend the use of RCAs (Registered Code Agencies).”

The tower renewal ini-tiative aims to rehabilitate Toronto older concrete high-rise building stock.

The RCCAO says the project will enhance livabil-

ity for thousands of Toronto residents as well as provide for a range of environmental and economic benefits.

A comprehensive plan-ning and implementation approach will be taken by Toronto, indicates a city report on the project. RCAs could help move permits along and avoid seasonal permit bottlenecks.

“The use of RCAs would be extremely helpful to streamline the building

permit processes,” explains Manahan.

“Where there might be potential bottlenecks in the review process, because of limited staff, strategic use of outside expertise could help fast-track approvals.”

Infill opportunities for new residential, commercial and institutional develop-ments will also require inno-vative solutions, maximiz-ing existing infrastructure to accommodate growth

and creating more compact development.

The RCCAO hopes Toronto council will be supportive of development proposals that increase transit-supportive densities. “NIMBY-type objections” from around tower locations will likely be generated, says Manahan. “To implement a lot of these changes coun-cillors will need to have a stronger backbone.”

Fairer application of

development charges using a site-specific approach would be preferable to uniform charges, Manahan says.

The renewal project is also a great opportunity to introduce significant mea-sures to conserve water resources, says Manahan.

Installation of smart meters and variable water pricing could be imple-mented to reflect time of day or seasonal water demand pressures.

Industry trend

Tower renewal project may speed up permit renewals

Public works urged to follow depository rulesNon-compliant bids a concern


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Underground activity down, value up

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The rate of under-ground economy activity in Ontario’s

construction industry has decreased but the value of underground income has increased, says a recent Ontario Construction Sec-retariat (OCS) report.

“We are still talking about an incredible amount of money,” says Katherine Jacobs, director of research and analysis at OCS. “The report findings indicate the rate has gone down but with the amount of work going on in the construction industry, the value is still up.”

The OCS found that an estimated 22 per cent of construction employment in

Ontario was underground. In the OCS’s 2001 study of the underground economy, from 1998 to 2000, the rate was at approximately 25 per cent.

For the years 2003 to 2005, the number of workers employed in the underground economy for a “substantial portion of each year” was between 70,300 and 108,000, with a best estimate being 84,500 workers, finds OCS.

“There has been a reduc-tion in the rate which can be partially attributed to Canada Revenue Agency and WSIB (Workplace Safe-ty and Insurance Board) efforts and enforcement,” notes Jacobs.

Improved labour market conditions are also respon-

sible for the reduced rate in the underground economy, finds the OCS.

However, from 2003 to 2005, total losses to gov-ernments and government agencies from underground activity in the Ontario con-struction industry ranged from $1.64 billion to $2.74 billion. Approximately 56 per cent of this loss was attributable to income that is not declared for income tax purposes.

Losses to the WSIB, from 2003 to 2005, from “improp-erly styled independent operators” are estimated between $109 million to $160 million, the study says.

“The savings in labour costs that arise from styl-ing workers as ‘independent operators’ are in the range of 18 to 31 per cent and by some calculations, can be higher than this,” the OCS

study notes. “The under-reporting of

income by so called ‘inde-pendent operators’ is a major source of the revenue losses to governments. This revenue loss has its origins in the practice of construc-tion employers styling their workers as ‘independent operators’.”

The independent opera-tors issue is one the OCS has flagged before with the prov-ince, Jacobs says. They have sought a legislative answer , but nothing tangible has yet come forward.

The OCS report also esti-mates that between 2003 and 2005, 50 to 60 per cent of unincorporated “indepen-dent operators” should have been classed as employees, therefore being covered by the WSIB and had employer EI and CPP contributions made on their behalf.

CCA to go solo on college lobbyingVINCE VERSACE DAILY COMMERCIAL NEWS

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The Canadian Con-struction Associa-tion says it will look

beyond unified lobbying efforts to strengthen Cana-da’s college apprenticeship system once the federal election ends.

“The (cross-sector) coali-tion will remain as is dur-ing the election, but after the election you can expect breakouts and discussions to get more pointed,” said Andrew Shepherd, CCA’s program manager of Gold Seal and acting director of industry human resources.

The CCA, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, the Canadian Man-ufacturers and Exporters, the Association of Canadian Engineering Companies (ACEC) and Association of Canadian Community Col-leges are among the indus-tries represented in a coali-tion pushing for increased federal investment in Cana-da’s community colleges.

However, sometimes big-ger is not always better or as effective noted various CCA members at the association’s recent director’s meeting.

“As the coalition has become bigger, you end up getting bigger and loftier statements,” said John Schu-bert, human resource com-mittee member at CCA.

The coalition will hold a press conference on Sept. 23 in Ottawa to push its mes-sage forward during the election and to all federal parties.

The coalition estimates that a $6 billion investment is needed in colleges to help

expand capacity and replace antiquated equipment.

“We want to try to make this an election discussion,” said Paul Charette, chair-man of CCA and coalition chairman. “After the elec-tion, we can go back (to lobby Ottawa) as CCA.”

This year’s Construc-tion Sector Council labour forecast for Canada indi-cates that construction will need 94,000 new workers in order to keep pace with new projects and an additional 162,000 workers to replace retiring workers by 2016. Ontario faces a projected labour shortage of over 360,000 people by 2025, according to another coali-tion, the Ontario’s Work-force Shortage Coalition. These dire labour numbers leave numerous Ontario industries competing with construction over the same labour pools, industry offi-cials stated. It is because of this competition you will see more coalition members lobbying in smaller groups or individually after the election, said Jeff Morrison, president of ACEC.

“There will be more splintering, we are all facing a labour supply problem,” said Morrison.

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New Members’ Networking WorkshopTo help our new members understand the outstanding opportunities available to them, TCA has staged the New Members’ Networking Workshop for the past two years, in March and September, with the goal of increasing membership retention. The Membership Recruitment & Retention committee started this initiative because they realized when new members make the decision to join TCA, sometimes they are not fully aware of the benefi ts and services that TCA has to offer.

The last workshop, presented by Karin Lindner, was enjoyable and helps people to come out of their shells. It was interactive and soon TCA members were mingling naturally with each other whenever there was a break. As usual, breakfast and lunch was complimentary … but really, who has time for food? They were all far too busy talking to one another.

The New Members’ Networking Workshop has quickly become an excellent opportunity at TCA for, well, networking! Another successful TCA event! We will continue to organize events such as this to bring

value to our members. If you think you have missed this event and would like to be included for the next one, please email Polyanna Fok

at [email protected] or call her at 416-499-4000 ext.115


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TCA’s 66th Annual Christmas Luncheon Friday, December 5, 2008

TCA Christmas Lunch SponsorshipsFriday, December 5, 2008

Once again, TCA’s Entertainment Committee has authorized the opportunity for member companies to sponsor specific items at this year’s Luncheon. This opens the door for the marketing savvy

Executive to take advantage of an incredible marketing/name recognition program with an audience of some 2200 construction

executives/decision makers. There are 3 distinct major sponsorship areas available:1) WINE ON TABLES — opportunity for a maximum of 3 sponsors

at $5000.00 each2) BIG SCREENS — Display your logo — there are 2 giant sized

screens in each corner of the room – opportunity for a maximum of 3 sponsors at $5000.00 each

3) TABLE CENTRE PIECES — Red Poinsettias — 1 sponsorship available at $5000.00

And yes, it’s true — Simon Cotter will be the Master of Ceremonies at this year’s Christmas Luncheon. Get ready for some serious laughter!For more information or to book your sponsorship now, call/fax/e-mail:

Mary McBride, Administrative AssistantToronto Construction Association

Phone: 416-499-4000, Ext. 104 Fax: 416-499-8752E-mail: [email protected]

Please do so – BEFORE NOVEMBER 14, 2008

DON’T MISS OUT! First come, first served!

Celebrate the kick-off to the holiday season

Book NOW –

Don’t miss out on another TCA sold-out event!!

South Building- Exhibit Halls F & G

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Construct Canada 2007 Trade Show 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cocktails 11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Christmas Luncheon 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

MC and Entertainment provided by Simon Cotter

Simon has performed and toured worldwide, receiving rave

reviews from everywhere he’s been. Winner of Canada’s

“Comedian of the Year”’ award, Cotter’s comedic talents

have been featured on the Comedy Network. He’s performed

a number of times on Evening at the Improv and the Just for

Laughs comedy festival. He’s hosted his own comedy special on CBC and has had

guest appearances on a number of shows including Open Mike with Mike Bullard

and CBC’s Comics.

Simon is a storyteller delighting audiences with his razor sharp wit and unique

perception of life’s day-to-day events, and many absurdities. Simon writes his own

material, choosing from a vast repertoire of original jokes and anecdotes and he

always creates a few just for the occasion!

COST: $ 170.00 per person TCA Member

$ 220.00 per person Non-Member

$ 1,530.00 per table of 10 TCA Member

$ 1,980.00 per table of 10 Non-Member

Please add 5% GST to total payment

Register for your Construct Canada 2008 Trade Show Free Pass at –

www.constructcanada.com


TCA’s 66th Annual Christmas Luncheon Friday, December 5, 2008


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TCA Welcomes New MembersAddison LeasingMr. John Paul Agius2121 Argentia Rd., Ste. 202Mississauga, ON L5N 2X4Tel: 905-286-6673Fax: 905-821-4837Web Site: www.addisonleasing.comEmail: [email protected]/Van/Car Fleet Leasing Service

AerotekMs. Lynn Rockett350 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., Ste.800Mississauga, ON L5B 3J1Tel: (905) 283-1262Fax: (905) 283-1290Web Site: www.aerotek.comEmail: [email protected] Service (Construction Specific)

CMAA Professional CorporationMr. Deborah Corcoran4316 Village Centre Crt., Ste. 300Mississauga, ON L4Z 1S2Tel: 905-2708075Fax: 905270-4764Web Site: www.cmaalaw.com

Email: [email protected]

Forte Fixtures & Millwork Inc.Mr. Claudio Cravarella157 Rivermede Rd.Concord, ON L4K 3M4Tel: 905-738-4759Fax: 905-738-0807Web Site: www.fortefixtures.comEmail: [email protected] of Millwork

GroundHeat International Inc.Mr. Gino Di Rezze80 Bass Pro Mills Dr., Unit 8Concord, ON L4K 5W9Tel: 416-410-0586Fax: 416-410-0856Web Site: www.groundheat.comEmail: [email protected] Design/Build Contractor

NoramcoMr. Dave Klarer300 Kennedy Rd. S., Unit DBrampton, ON L6W 4V2

Tel: 905-654-8180Fax: 905-654-8183Web Site: www.noramco.caEmail: [email protected] - Wire & Cable

Rona Ontario Inc.Mr. Bob Hill1170 Martingrove Rd.Etobicoke, ON M9W 4X1Tel: 416-241-5129Fax: 416-241-0407Web Site: www.rona.caEmail: [email protected] of Roof Trusses, Supplier Lumber / Building Materials

Rupp Air Management SystemsMr. Justin McCarthy9 Heatherwood Dr.Midhurst, ON L0L 1X1Tel: (705) 797-1382Fax: (705) 797-0517Web Site: www.ruppams.comEmail: [email protected] & Air Distribution system

VMV Tile CompanyMr. Vince Mihalachi1636 Marshcourt Dr.Pickering, ON L1V 6G7Tel: 416-317-1137Fax: 905-428-2021Email: [email protected] Contractor ( Ceramic Tile, Stone, Wood, Carpet)

Wytech Building Envelope Solutions Inc.Mr. Scott Wylie237 Confederation Dr.Scarborough, ON M1G 1B4Tel: 416-439-5442Fax: 416-431-2326Email: [email protected] & Insulation Manufacturers

YNC Pipe Coupling Inc.Mr. Richard Troy1417 - 155 Balliol St.Toronto, ON M4S 1C4Tel: 416-489-4090Fax: 416-489-9632Email: [email protected] Agent - Pipe Coupling

Architects, Engineers, Owners, General Contractors:

private e-plans roomThe Private e-Plans Room (PePR) service is a fantastic tool for managing the whole tendering process for architects, consulting engineers, owners, developers, construction managers & general contractors. Issuing authorities will have complete control over the distribution of all project plans, specs and addenda in a private and secure environment.

The PePR allows instant brand identification giving your company a professional image with all of your subcontractors and suppliers. A few of the highlights of the Private e-Plans Room include:

• Reduces administration time, energy and cost

• Increase efficiency of the tendering process

• Instant e-notification on changes

• Fast and convenient access to project information

• Allows you to control who has access in a secure and private environment.

The PePR can also be utilized in the post-tender/construction stage for collaboration with your project team.

For more information, please contact: Edwin Zeng

at [email protected] or tel: 416-499-4000 ext.106


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• TCA Member Discount of 20% on home & auto •

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CAA Canadian Automobile Association – e.g. $61.15* (Basic) rate – 22% off regular rate. Help is available 24/7 with CAA Roadside assistance anywhere in North America. Choice Hotels Canada – 15-20%* off regular rates. Daily Commercial News – 10% off regular rates for new subscibers and renewals. Construction news every working day plus project information from “contemplating” to “constructing”.Great Wolf Lodge – up to 70% off family entertainment in Niagara Falls. Mark’s Work Warehouse – 10% off regular priced workwear and casual wear. Valid at any Canadian store. HKMB HUB International Insurance Brokers – TCA Benefits PlusTM* Group health insurance program for companies with 5 or more employees.Toronto Marlies - Single game tickets - enjoy a game from our premium end zones, center ice sides or platinum sections at a discounted price! Groups Welcome! Luxury Suites - starting as low as $ 593.07- can accommodate 12, 18, 24 and 30 people- pricing includes food & beverages!Ontario Place – Save up to 33% off admission. Family entertainment.Paramount Canada’s Wonderland – save up to 40% off for family entertainment.Park ‘N Fly – 25%* off. Airport parking.Petro-Canada – 2.4¢* off each litre of gas purchased, 20% off car washes. Gasoline discount and control services.Telus/Fox Wireless – Preferred Customer* rate. Thrifty Car Rental – Guaranteed lowest* rate. Auto/Truck/Van rental.Toronto Raptors – Up to 35% off on selected games. Sports entertainment at Air Canada Centre. Bell Mobility – Wireless solutions and rates that work for constructionTASCO Distributors (Builder Division) offering and delivering the best selection of appliances and service to builders, architects and designers for more than fifty years.

Please visit our website www.tcaadvantage.com to become a TCA Advantage Club member!

TCA Advantage ClubDiscount Programs

Toronto Construction Association cordially invites all members to attend a gala event –

Mardi Gras - An Evening of Merriment

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, Toronto

Join us for an evening filled with the magic and splendour, culinary delights and

vibrant music of Mardi Gras.

To avoid disappointment, reserve your table and sponsorship. Contact Mary Thorburn at 416-499-4000,

ext. 114 for reservations and further information.

Come and be part of your Association’s celebration

Try TCA’s new Job Posting Board.

Recent labour shortage?

TCA Members can now post jobs directly

and within minutes. Check it out today!


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Donate your corporate prizes

this year!

Support the TCA Annual

Membership Campaign!

The TCA Annual Membership Campaign takes place October 20th to 24th. Prizes are needed for this

worthwhile event. If you would like to be a sponsor and donate a prize or money, please send it, along

with your business card, to the TCA or MCA office no later than October 6th. Your company name will be

profiled as a sponsor in the campaign room and in the December issue of “TC News”.

For more information on sponsorship, or becoming a volunteer, please call John Mollenhauer at

416-499-4000 ext. 111 or Polyanna Fok at ext. 115.

You are wanted!

Volunteer for TCA’s Membership DriveOctober 20 to 24, 2008

Just give us one day of your valuable time. Share your rewarding experiences on networking through

TCA with a prospect member. Help them see the financial savings benefit through other TCA services like free lunch info-sessions, free meeting rooms,

affidavit services etc. We have volunteers who were able to strike new leads with fellow volunteers and

with new prospects on the phone!

Give it a try this year!Contact: Polyanna Fok – ext.115

or David Froese at ext.105 or John Mollenhauer – TCA President at ext.111

Hats off and thank you to our early-bird sponsors:

Albrecht Reinforcing Inc.

Aquicon Caonstruction Co., Ltd.

Canadian Restorations GTA Inc.

Carrier Mausoleums Contruction Inc.(CMC)

Fast Fence Inc.

Firestone Building Products Canada

Guarantee Company of North America

Milliken Steel Sales Ltd.

Mulvey & Banani International Inc.

Sarafinchin Associates Ltd.

Stantec Consulting Ltd.

Terrasan Environmental Solutions Inc.

Torcom Construction Inc

United Wrecking Inc.

Vanbots Construction Corporation


MEMBERSHIP SERVICESTake advantage of the member services offered by TCA.

These are just a few of the Benefits of TCA Membership

Marketing OpportunitiesClassified Listing in Buyers Guide Web classified listing and linkage

“TC News” Newspaper Advertising“Builders Digest” Magazine Ad

“Construct Canada” Trade ShowDirect Mailing in “TC News”

Corporate SponsorshipWall of Fame

Speakers Bureau

Advice & AssistanceCAMP - Const. Advisory Mentorship

COCA & CCA memberships Lawyer Referral Service

IRAP ProgramNetworking Opportunities

Young Construction Executives Club– free seminars, inexpensive events

Social Events Committee Participation

PAL – Political Action Lobby

Job (Project) OpportunitiesPlans Rooms and Projects List

Electronic Plans Room

Professional Development OpportunitiesThe “Construction Institute”

- educational courses- topical seminars

- leadership development

Education Web site – www.tcaconnect.com - job profiles & postings

Achievement Awards- Best of the Best, TIPTA

Financial SavingsADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution Document & Publication Purchases

TCA Group Medical Insurance TCA Discount ProgramsMeeting Room Facilities

Affidavit Service

For more information,

please contact: Polyanna at

416-499-4000 ext.115 or Sonja at

905-567-1077 (our Mississauga office).

TCA Upcoming Events

DATE EVENTThursday, December 3-5, 2008 Construct Canada 2008

Friday, December 5, 2008 TCA Christmas Lunch

Tickets go on sale October 1, 2008

Friday, February 20, 2009 TCA Ski Day: Alpine Ski Club,

Collingwood, Ont.

Thursday, May 21, 2009 TCA Golf Day :The Club at Bond Head & Copper Creek

Saturday, February 13, 2010 TCA Gala Dance: Mardi Gras

Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex

For further information, please contact: Mary Thorburn/Mary McBride - TCA

Telephone: (416) 499-4000, Ext. 114/104

E-Mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

Website: www.tcaconnect.com

Young Construction Executives’ Club (YCEC)

DATE EVENTThursday, November 2, 2008 YCEC Pub Night at the Madison Avenue Pub

Thursday, November 19, 2008 YCEC Hindu Temple Tour, The Swaminarayan Manir,

at Highway 427 and Finch Avenue

Saturday, January 17, 2009 YCEC Family Skate 4pm-5pm,

Hockey Game 5pm-6pm

Powerade Centre, Brampton

For further information, please contact: Lenore Villeneuve – TCA

Telephone: (416) 499-4000, Ext. 113


Website: www.tcaconnect.com

The Construction Institute of Canada

The Construction Institute of Canada (TCIC) provides formal accreditation/certification and

continuing professional development for Canadian construction industry executives. Like its

British and American counterparts, The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the American

Institute of Constructors (AIC), TCIC is dedicated to promoting construction management excel-

lence and recognition for the highly ethical and professional practitioners who comprise its

membership.

DATE EVENT

Mon., Oct. 27-Nov. 10, 2008 Course: Understanding the Pitfalls & Practises of

Tendering In The Construction Marketplace

Thurs., Nov. 13, 2008 Seminar: The Latest Development in

Construction Liens and Trusts

Wed., Nov. 26, 2008 Seminar: LEED for Construction

Mon., Jan. 12-Mar. 16, 2009 Course: Risk Management

Tues., Jan. 13-Mar. 17, 2008 Course: Blueprint Reading & Estimating Level 1

Wed., Jan. 14, 2009 Course: Help With Green Building Rating Systems

Wed.-Fri., Feb. 25-27, 2009 Program: The Leadership Challenge

For further information, please contact: Roxanne Drisdelle,

Professional Development Co-Ordinator

Telephone: (416) 499-4000, Ext. 116


Website: www.tcic.ca

Now Available ...2008-09

CONSTRUCTION BOOK (Membership Directory &

Buyers Guide)Watch for your copy of this newest edition. For additional copies, please complete the order form below, or contact the Toronto or Mississauga Construction Association office. Please complete the order form and attach your payment for prompt shipment. Mail orders - please add $5.00/copy to cover postage & handling.

Membership Directory & Buyers Guide @ $15.00 each # required _______$ _______ Non-members @ $80.00 each # required _______$ _______ Postage & handling @ $5.00/copy - # required _______$ _______ Sub-total ________ 5% GST (#R108114240) ________ TOTAL ________

Company Name: _______________________________________________________

Mail to the attention of: __________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________Province: ____________________________

Postal Code: _______________________Telephone: ___________________________

Cheque Payment – please complete order and attach cheque payment. Mail order to: Toronto Construction Association, 70 Leek Cresc., Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1H1Cheque in the amount of $ _________ is enclosed (no refund).

Credit Card Payment - please complete payment info. and fax order to 416-499-8752:Payment by credit card: __________________________________ Expiry: _________ Name on Credit Card: __________________________________________ (no refund).


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Seminar/Course: _______________________________________________________________Please register the following person(s):__________________________________ __________________________________(print/type name) (print/type name) Amount ______________ 5% GST (R108114240) ______________ Total ______________Name _____________________________ Company __________________________________Type of Business _______________________________________________________________Address ______________________________________________________________________City/Province _____________________________ Postal Code __________________________Telephone Number ______________________________________________________________Fax Number ___________________________________________________________________Email Address _________________________________________________________________VISA/MasterCard/AMEX # ___________________________ Expiry Date ____________________Cardholder Name _____________________ Signature _________________________________

Space is filled on a first come, first served basis and can be held by faxing this form. Payment must be received prior to the commencement of the course or seminar. Please send this completed form, along with your cheque, payable to Toronto Construction Association, or VISA/MasterCard/AMEX information to:

Ms. Roxanne Drisdelle, Toronto Construction Association

70 Leek Crescent, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1

Telephone: 416-499-4000, Ext. 116 Fax: 416-499-8752

www.tcic.ca

Only those cancellations received at least 48 hours prior to the course will result in a refund. An administration charge will be withheld: $10 for LEED for Construction and “The Latest Developments in Construction Liens and Trusts”; $50 for Blueprint Reading and Estimating Course - Level I and Risk Management Course.

“The Latest Developments in Construction Liens and Trusts”Construction liens and trusts are tools for getting paid. Come and learn how to use them effectively, based on the latest developments in the law.

This informative seminar will cover: When a construction lien works and when it doesn’t; How to gain the advantage with “notices of lien”; How to handle project funds to avoid personal liability; The timing traps: what to watch out for; and The powerful trust remedy.

Presented by an experienced construction lawyer, this program offers essential information that will benefit you and your business.

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2008 Registration: 8:30 a.m. Seminar: 9:00 am – 12:00 NoonLocation: TCA - 70 Leek Cres. Richmond Hill, OntarioPresenters: Mr. Jeff Armel Goldman Sloan Nash & Haber LLPSeminar Fee: $157.50 ($150.00 plus GST $7.50)

Risk Management CourseFor anyone in the construction industry, the universal challenge is the successful management of risk. Attend the course and obtain information that addresses this topic, by experts in their field. The following topics will be covered: Legal Risk Management, Contractual Risk Management, Environmental Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Dispute Resolution. and Duties/Responsibilities of Parties in the Construction Project. This course conforms to the CCA Gold Seal standards. Junior and middle management personnel within your organization will benefit from this course. Attendees with 80% or better attendance will receive a certificate, suitable for framing. All course material is supplied.

Date: Monday, January 12, 2009 to March 16, 2009 Monday 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.Cost: $446.25 ($425 + $21.25 GST) TCA member - first company applicant $420.00 ($400 + $20.00 GST) TCA member - additional company applicant $551.25 ($525 + $26.25 GST) Non member - first company applicant $525.00 ($500 + $25.00 GST) Non member - additional company applicantLocation: Construction Centre, 70 Leek Cres. Richmond Hill, OntarioInstructor: Mr. Michael Sherrard, Sherrard Kuzz LLP, Course Director

Blueprint Reading and Estimating Course - Level IThe Blueprint Reading and Estimating Course - Level I, is designed for contractors, office personnel and suppliers working in the construction industry. Instruction is offered in basic estimating skills, together with an overview to the understanding of drawings, contracts and tendering procedures. This course conforms to CCA Gold Seal standards. There is a written exam at the end of the course and passing students will receive a certificate, suitable for framing. All course material is supplied.

Date: January 13 – March 17, 2009 Tuesdays, 7-9 pmCost: $446.25 ($425 + $21.25 GST) TCA member - first company applicant $420.00 ($400 + $20.00 GST) TCA member - additional company applicant $551.25 ($525 + $26.25 GST) Non member - first company applicant $525.00 ($500 + $25.00 GST) Non member - additional company applicantLocation: Construction Centre, 70 Leek Cres. Richmond Hill, OntarioInstructors: Mr. Clint Kissoon, George Brown College

LEED For Construction LEED for Construction is a ½ day seminar that introduces the LEED rating system and sustainable design issues that affect general and trade contractors, manufacturers and suppliers. It provides tips on construction waste management, commissioning green buildings, managing a sustainable construction site and what materials to choose and why they matter. Those who should attend include, senior construction management, project managers/co-coordinators, superintendents, estimators, manufacturers/suppliers, and allied professionals.

This informative seminar will cover: How LEED affects you; Contractor involvement for each LEED point and construction division; Tips on how to compile a submittable LEED application; Roles of builders working on LEED projects; and How to bring LEED to the job site.

All attendees will receive the comprehensive “Green Construction” manual with practical forms to use on the job site.Date: Thursday, November 26, 2008 Registration: 8:00 a.m. Seminar: 8:30 am – 12:30 p.m.Location: TCA - 70 Leek Cres. Richmond Hill, OntarioPresenter: Mr. Steve Carpenter, Canada Green Building CouncilSeminar Fee: $157.50 ($150.00 plus GST $7.50)

Is your Company interested in attracting Youth into the Construction Industry?

Put your Corporate Logo on 10,000 TeesParticipate as a Sponsor in our Student Tee Competition, leading up to the

2009 Future Building Show Clarington, OntarioApril 7 – 9, 2009

Toronto Construction Association working together with the Ontario Construction Secretariat invites you to participate as a Sponsor in our Student Tee Contest. Students will be competing in

teams to design a Tee aimed at attracting youth into the Construction Industry. These Tees featuring the winning design will be given out to students at

Future Building 2009, which is a three-day, construction-only hands-on career exhibition designed to help students, teachers, educators and the general public develop an optimistic view of occupations available in Ontario’s construction industry. In addition, the exhibition will showcase the partnerships of labour and

management working together to build Ontario’s future.

Call TCA today at 416-499-4000 to sponsor this worthwhile contest and get our youth thinking about a career in the Construction Industry.