CONSTRUCTING SOLUTIONS
July 2014
KEEP IN MIND...
That ALL members can now access our Electronic Plansroom.  If you don't currently have access, give the office a a call and we will set you up with a Bronze level membership, allowing you to have the most up to date plans on display anytime!
We are selling off hard copies of CCA & CCDC Documents for just $5!
Mark your Calendars!
September
12th - Member Appreciation BBQ
18th - Lunch & Learn - Independent Contractors
19th Fall Golf Tournament
24th & 25th MS Project for Construction (Gold Seal)

October
1st - MS Excel (Novice) for Construction (Gold Seal)
22nd - Social Networking for Construction (Gold Seal)
29th - Risk Management for Construction (Gold Seal)

November
5th - MS Excel (Advanced) for Construction (Gold Seal)
19th - Lunch & Learn - Investigations & Discipline in the Workplace
Thanks for giving back!
24th Annual Spring Golf Tournament
It was a magnificently sunny day on the links!  Thank you to all the members who came out and supported this year's charity - The Barrie Learning Centre.  With your generous support, $3000 was raised to help children with dyslexia. Check out our Facebook page for more photos!
Ride for Cancer
This year's Ride for Cancer was the most successful in recent years.  Not only did we have an outstanding number of participants, but the money raised was a staggering $8300! Thank you to the Ride for  Cancer Committee for organizing such a successful day! Check out our Facebook page for more photos!
Projects for May-June
Our Plans Room has been busy!
There were over 100 tenders that closed between May 1st and June 30th.  The Plans Room staff are diligently researching and obtaining bidding opportunities on your behalf.  If you require information about any tender, give our staff a call, we're always happy to help!
Liberal Government's Infrastructure Portfolio
From the pages of Daily Commercial News

Members of Premier Kathleen Wynne's new cabinet were sworn in to office on June 24. One of the most important changes for the construction industry is the appointment of Brad Duguid, as the Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure.
MEMBER NEWS
Huronia Alarm & Fire Security Inc. appoints Rick Collins to Sales, Fire Safety

The appointment of Rick Collins to the Sales team, effective May 1st, is announced by Kevin Leonard, President of Huronia Alarm & Fire Security Inc.
"Rick actually started with Huronia back in 2005 as the head of our Fire Safety department. A few years ago, he left to pursue other interests. We're thrilled to now welcome him back. He has a wealth of Life & Fire Safety experience and great customer relations skills which will help us further develop the Fire Safety division in Central Ontario, with residential and commercial customers," said Leonard.
Huronia is the regional expert in fire safety, fire suppression products, technology and monitoring and they are increasing their focus on this growing segment with Collin's return and the recent addition of a Senior Fire Safety Technician.
Huronia Alarm & Fire Security Inc. has been in business for over 40 years and is Central Ontario's leading provider of home and business security and monitoring services, CCTV, fire and safety, lock, key and safe products and services, home theatre, audio and video consultation and entertainment room design, as well as cabling and smart home wiring for today's home automation requirements.
New BCA Members - Welcome!
Lynx Constructors Inc.
Fastek Inc.
Vermeer Canada
Innisfil Flooring
Trane Safe Inc.
SAFETY NEWS & TRAINING SCHEDULE
Working at Heights
There are many questions surrounding the MOL's new Working at Heights standard.  The most recent information we have is an update from May 30th.  It states, in part, that the standard is currently voluntary and there has not been a regulation in place to validate the new requirements.  For more information, please call the BCA office.  We do have WAH training classes scheduled.  Click here to view our full training schedule.