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Ontario and Toronto sign agreement for five SmartTrack stations
The Ontario government and the City of Toronto have signed a revised “Ontario-Toronto Agreement in Principle,” endorsing the SmartTrack stations program, and moving one step closer to construction. The new plan includes five stations along existing GO rail corridors.
Metrolinx is now starting the procurement process for the Finch-Kennedy, St. Clair-Old Weston, King-Liberty and Bloor-Lansdowne SmartTrack stations. Each station will be managed as an individual procurement and contract, and requests for proposals are expected to be released this August and awarded in Fall 2021.
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Interlocking plastic bricks could be a ‘game-changer’
Dustin Bowers is scouring the farms of the Atlantic Provinces for recyclable plastic waste to reuse in a line of interlocking plastic bricks and wall panels.
Comprised of 90 per cent recycled materials (primarily agricultural plastic waste), the large bricks will weigh 25-30 pounds each — about 20 per cent less than similar-sized concrete blocks. The only virgin additives are inhibitors and stabilizers, says Bowers, CEO and founder of PLAEX Building Systems, based in Hampstead, N.B.
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Ontario government reaches deal to stop demolition of 2 historic Toronto foundry buildings
Ontario government and City of Toronto officials have announced an agreement that will see two historic buildings on the downtown foundry site largely saved and reused.
Months after a public consultation was held by the provincial government in response to a groundswell of opposition to the demolition of the buildings on the Dominion Wheel and Foundries Company property, located on Eastern Avenue near Cherry Street in Toronto’s West Don Lands, officials said they received more than 430 submissions that showed “strong interest” in the heritage of the site, support for affordable housing, and a desire for community space.
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Cloud-based 3D design software gives stakeholders a view of project’s layers
A picture is worth a thousand words as the old saying goes.
That adage certainly applies to InEight Model, a cloud-based 3D virtual design construction software program that is increasingly being used by contractors.
An earlier adopter of the technology is Calgary-based Graham Construction which started using it in 2020 and has collaborated with InEight, an Arizona-based developer, to enhance the software to more fully meet the requirements of the construction industry.
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Infrastructure Ontario commits to nearly $28M in loans
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) has announced commitments of almost $28 million through its Loan Program to support projects in three different communities in the province.
The Township of Frontenac Islands will receive a $327,546 loan for a road grader, while the Town of New Tecumseth will obtain $9.5 million in financing for a water pipeline.
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New age laser technology shines a light on old world craftsmanship
The House of Parliament’s Centre Block is both a symbol of our democracy and Canada’s history and the reno crews shining a light onto its darkest walls aren’t looking for political dirt.
It’s all part of cleaning systems being employed as part of a $5 billion revitalization and reconstruction of Centre Block which will take until 2030 at least to complete.
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TCA Member Spotlight
Get your company in front of like-minded industry colleagues and grow your network and business opportunities! Click here, to learn more and to complete the application form.
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Maxan delivers high-quality interior solutions with superior craftsmanship, including wall, ceiling, and acoustic systems, to the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors. With over 30 years in business, the strength and dedication of over 120 people, and more than 100 projects completed annually, we have the knowledge and experience to tackle even the most complex projects.
Maxan has built a reputation for delivering a high-quality finished product and our leadership team is always there to ensure each project runs smoothly and is completed to our client’s satisfaction. We have a very growth-minded and progressive focus and are investing time, money, and resources into creative and innovative solutions that will deliver the most value to our clients and their projects. We pride ourselves on building long-term partnerships to ensure we can service our client’s projects today as well as in the future.
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Quarter 2 2021 of TCA's Builders Digest (Digital Issue) is live on our website |
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Quarter 2 of our Builders' Digest Magazine is here! Visit the TCA website now and read up on all that is happening in the construction industry.
The latest edition includes:
- President's Message: Construction Cost Forecast - Moving Beyond the COVID Pandemic.
- Lessons learned in IAQ
- Rebuilding the builders
- Members' Day goes virtual
To read the latest issue, please click here.
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TCA's 2nd Annual Women's Golf Day: Wednesday, September 8, 2021—it's going to be the biggest and best one yet!
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TCA's 2nd Annual Women's Day Golf is event will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2021, at Angus Glen Golf Club, and it will be even bigger than last year’s event! Hurry up and register and do not miss out on this amazing fun day of mingling with other professional women in the construction industry, playing on the best course, food, and more.
**HUGE NEWS** If you register a foursome for the TCA Women's golf day you can include one male in your group.
To find all the full details, please click here.
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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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Click on the image for more details.
**IMPORTANT: To apply the discount, please mention the offer at the time of order placement.**
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Sept. 1 & 8 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Sept. 2 | Thursday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Sept. 8 & 9 | Wednesday & Thursday | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Sept.13, 20 & 27,| Monday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST
Sept. 15 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
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Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development
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