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GST Reg. #890798093RT001 TC News October 2007 www.tcanetworks.com Page Show provides educational opportunities, demos Continued from Pg. 1 YOU CAN REGISTER professionals. The program, featuring over 450 speak- AND ORDER SEMINAR TICKETS ONLINE! ers, will focus on a wide range of educational sessions on Simply go to www.constructcanada.com. Check out all improving project delivery and smart business practices, the show details there, and register for your free admission leading edge technology for project design, green build- to the 1100 exhibits, and to all the technical updates and ings, building environments and performance, building product demonstrations on the exhibit floor. You may also envelope solutions, legal, regulatory and risk manage- purchase seminar tickets — all conveniently and easily on ment, professional and personal skills development, and the Internet. design trends for building interiors. Sincerely, • DesignTrends is a construction trade exposition and con- ference held on November 28 – 30, 2007. This Show will facilitate and accelerate the exchange of ideas, best prac- tices, and product knowledge with a combination of edu- cational seminars and exposition for this vital industry. David George, Hundreds of international visitors will also attend the Construct Canada Chairman Show to learn more about Canadian technology, products, services and building systems and construction techniques, and to meet and make contact with leading Canadian sup- nologies. This will include a surface lot on the north side pliers. of Queen’s Quay West just west of Rees Street, and under- ground parking at the Radisson Plaza Hotel Admiral on the FREE PARKING! south side of Queen’s Quay West east of Rees Street. – Sponsored by Stanley Technologies. A free shuttle bus service will be available every 10 min- While there is plenty of parking at various rates in and utes from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. around the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, some free PLEASE NOTE: Due to a change in management, free David George parking will once again be available for show visitors in the parking will NOT be available in the Harbourfront Parking Chairman, Construct Canada 2007 Harbourfront area, brought to you by Stanley Security Tech- Garage as in past years. Gold Seal clears safety coordinator exam prep course PATRICIA WILLIAMS involved more easily in the daily commercial news program.” he national Gold Construction safety coor- Seal committee has dinators work directly on approved a prepara- sites. They are responsible toryT course for those gearing for assisting management up to write the Construction and other personnel in the Safety Coordinator exami- administration, develop- nation. ment, implementation and Crafted by the same team monitoring of safety, health that developed the CSC cer- and environment programs. tification regime, represen- Shepherd said applicants tatives of major construc- for the new Gold Seal des- tion safety associations, the ignation come from “a very course details the occupa- wide range” of backgrounds. tional profile and also offers In some cases, their sole exam-writing tips. responsibility is safety man- “The committee sees agement. In other instances, this as a terrific tool to ease they are responsible for sev- exam anxieties and to help eral areas, including safety. local associations deliver “The prep course will additional services to their focus all of these (applicants) members,” said program on the profile and its expec- manager Andrew Shepherd. tations,” he said. The profile There remain some out- is a detailed description of standing questions about job and task components, course delivery. Potentially, responsibilities and the like. it can be offered by local It is used as the basis for and provincial construction training and certification. associations, members of Shepherd said the com- the Canadian Federation of mittee also has found that Construction Safety Associ- many applicants have not ations as well as safety asso- written an exam “in a long ciations affiliated with CCA time.” The course offers member organizations. strategies for dealing with “In some cases, construc- both multiple choice ques- tion associations could opt tions and essays. The actual to bring in safety experts as delivery format is up to the facilitators,” Shepherd said. associations, Shepherd said. The committee opted to Seventy-five people wrote develop the safety coordina- the inaugural CSC exam in tor prep course first “because April; fifty eight passed. the CSC designation is brand The 15-member Gold new and addresses a sector Seal committee is looking at where applicants are not as making preparatory courses familiar with the Gold Seal available for other designa- program. tions as well. “As well, the development The program also certi- team was still in place. It fies construction project recommended that the prep managers, superintendents, course be undertaken as a estimators and owners’ proj- way to get safety personnel ect managers. Page 4 www.tcanetworks.com TC News October 2007 CCA REPORT Immigration, infrastructure capture lobby efforts wo key lobby objectives being actively tions on the Temporary Foreign Worker infrastructure in the last two Federal Bud- pursued by the Canadian Construc- Program (TFWP) across the country. CCA gets, CCA has been somewhat critical of tion Association (CCA) are immi- participated in the consultations for nation- the slow “ramp-up” of these programs and Tgration reform and infrastructure funding. al organizations in Ottawa in July. the delays in nalizing the necessary agree- Here are some observations on the status of ere is some hope, however. Commit- ments with provincial governments. CCA those e orts. ments were made in the last Federal Budget increased its lobby in this regard and has to develop a mechanism to facilitate perma- brought its concerns directly to Federal Immigration Reform: nent residency applications from temporary Infrastructure Minister Lawrence Cannon Building Canada’s Future foreign workers already working in Canada. in person. is led to Minister Cannon issu- ere is speculation that these new measures ing a Media Release on July 4 indicating that Construction Workforce? might include some form of “fast-track” negotiations had o cially commenced with Since the release of the CCA proposed Michael Atkinson permanent entry system for foreign workers provincial governments and that the hope immigration reform package in July 2006, CCA President already working in Canada on temporary was to conclude these this Fall. the Federal Government has e ectively visas that would give much more weight to e federal-provincial discussions focus concentrated its immigration reform e orts their proven abilities and job security. on the parameters of the programs, includ- solely on the temporary entry of foreign labour shortage/supply challenge in Canada Also somewhat encouraging are the con- ing eligible recipients and project selection workers. e serious shortcomings of Can- as temporary and regional in nature, prefer- tinuing talks between the Governments of criteria. ada’s permanent immigration system are ring to leave issues of permanent entry to Canada and Mexico about the possibility of e need for the industry to continue to not being addressed, including an out-dated Provincial Governments to tackle, through utilizing Mexican migrant workers in Can- press for nalization of these agreements points system that continues to award the vehicles like Provincial Nominee Programs, ada in the construction industry like in the must remain a high priority. Too o en in the vast majority of points for post-secondary which have proven much more expedient in agricultural industry but through a vehicle past such negotiations have been derailed or education and English/French language dealing with permanent residency applica- other than the current bilateral Canada- diverted by federal-provincial tensions in pro ciency rather than trade credentials, tions than the federal system, which faces an Mexico Seasonal Agricultural Worker Pro- other areas or the particular federal-provin- trade experience and rm job o ers. In fact, 800,000 application back-log! gram. cial politics of the day. e state of Canada’s the Minister of Citizenship & Immigra- On the other hand, the Federal Gov- strategic infrastructure should not be jeop- tion in a recent letter to CCA, following a ernment has been very active in trying to Infrastructure Funding: ardized by such concerns. e construction face-to-face meeting, defended the current improve the procedures associated with Keep Provincial-Federal industry must remain diligent in pressing points system adding there were no plans to temporary entry. Over the summer, Human “Feet to the Fire” both levels of government to get the agree- revise it. Resources and Social Development Canada ments nalized as soon as possible so that One is le with the conclusion that the (HRSD) and Citizenship & Immigration Despite the Federal Government’s $33 bil- much needed infrastructure projects can current Federal Government views the Canada (CIC) held stakeholder consulta- lion in announced new federal funding for begin.
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A statement of defence TORONTO 27,000 Local 183 members alleges the surveil- is pending. 50-year expansion ocal 183 trustee Rick Weiss has filed a lance and installation of fibre optic cameras “I really can’t talk much about this,” said Harvard plans to expand across the $2.8 million lawsuit against the former and other spy gear in the ceiling of the local Dionisio, currently organizing non-unionized Charles River from its Cambridge cam- executive led by ousted Tony Dionisio offices in north Toronto were carried out workers in the residential trades under the pus to build new academic buildings, Lclaiming they “misspent” members’ funds on “without proper approval or any approval by Canadian Construction Workers Union. student housing and a public square. clandestine surveillance. the membership of Local 183.” See STATEMENT, Pg. 4 See Pg. 2 you serve the construction industry, Daily Commercial Video evidence goes Recreation Double Diggin’ at the to pot: OLRB ruling 252 issue subscription The Ontario Labour Relations Board has Stadium thrown out video evidence of two eleva- tor installers smoking pot on their lunch hour because it violates their rights to privacy. News is a one stop reference tool with a gold mine retains its See Pg. 3 TCA Advantage Club Rate heritage In Brief Varsity Centre continues Plans cancelled for sporting tradition largest Ferris wheel BRIAN BAKER staff writer SHANGHAI of leads and information to grow and strengthen your y all accounts, it’s a happy ending for China’s commercial hub of Shanghai the historic Varsity Stadium as the has abandoned plans to build a $322 mil- University of Toronto awaits the grand lion Ferris wheel that would have been Bopening of the Varsity Centre. the world’s tallest. Years ago, rumours were common on the WILLIAM CONWAY/PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHY Officials are instead looking for pri- university campus that a parking lot would Excavating work progresses at 25 York Street for the new office tower in Toronto. Menk- vate investors to build an office tower on replace the original deteriorating façade of the es Developments Inc. began the 30-storey tower with a four-level podium in September the site, just north of the famed riverfront Grey Cup hosting football field. and completion has been scheduled for January 2009. It will also include three levels of Bund financial district. Monthly pull out supplements Not so, according to university officials. underground parking. For a list of the project team, see page 3. The project’s cancellation comes amid The school has spent a reported $61.7 million a widening investigation into misuse business. revamping the field and concrete seating of of city pension funds that brought new the stadium. The university came up with the Montreal office tower scrutiny for a number of glitzy mega- first $21.7 million, and the rest was provided projects. by capital from a fundraising campaign. The Ferris wheel was to have had a The original stadium was demolished in diameter of 170 metres and sit atop a 2002, and the Varsity Blues football team was aims to please city, tenants 50-metre-tall entertainment complex forced to play out of Birchmount Stadium IRWIN RAPOPORT way for a new development. The plan is to demolish the housing a theatre and other attractions. covering specialized topics that correspondent located at Kingston Road and Birchmount Sidev Realty Corporation, two-storey structure leaving a A revolving restaurant was to have been Avenue in Scarborough. MONTREAL which manages and develops 50,000-square-foot footprint, attached to its support pillars 130 metres Angelo Cofini, project manager for the ontreal’s Le Spec- retail space and office build- and replace it with a two-phase up. Varsity Centre, said the project took a grand trum concert hall is ings in Quebec, purchased the development — two floors of CANAdIAN PRESS total of nine months, starting in March 2006, slated to be demol- southwest corner of Bleury commercial space and a 15- to and was built on the premise of openness. Mished sometime in late August and Ste. Catherine streets in 17-storey office tower. matter to the construction industry. See DESIGNED, Pg. 3 or early September, making downtown Montreal last year. 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Oshawa Engineering Power Plant (heat and electricity from natural gas), 500 $85 2000 Simcoe Street North, Durham College of Applied Arts
Markham Residential Majestic Court (16 storeys; 2 structures; 532 units), 494 $57 YCEC 2007 Annual Tree Planting 80 Clegg Road, Times Group Corporation
Toronto Residential Success Tower at Pinnacle Centre (50 storeys; 600 units), 450 $52 Bay, Harbour and Yonge Streets, Pinnacle International Totals: 3,968 $944
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! AUGUST 20052007 YEAR-TO-DATE FIGURES ON CONSTRUCTION STARTS — CMA TORONTO* Construction Day is an annual event where members of the Toronto Construction Association’s Young Construction Executives Club (YCEC) give back to the local Type of Construction Jan.-Aug. 2007 Jan.-Aug. 2006 % Change community. Construction Day’s goal is to build awareness about the construction industry to the general public, students and industry players. It is with your help that the Residential: YCEC will be making the City a “greener” place to live. $ Millions $3,135.2 $2,118.7 48% Millions of Sq. Ft. 30.403 23.581 29%
The Young Construction Executives’ Club has agreed to join forces once again with the Commercial: City of Toronto in planting 500 trees for our ninth annual Construction Day Project on $ Millions $1,966.5 $428.1 359% October 11th, 2007 at Marie Curtis Park commencing at 8:30am. Millions of Sq. Ft. 10.753 2.616 311% The YCEC is looking for volunteers to come out for the morning to assist with tree Institutional: $ Millions $644.6 $452.0 43% planting. YCEC also requires financial contributions to make this project a success. Millions of Sq. Ft. 3.001 1.718 75% Sponsor a tree by indicating your preferred sponsorship level below. In recognition Industrial: of your contribution, TCA will be hosting a free BBQ and will be acknowledging your $ Millions $63.5 $6.0 958% company in a future issue of the TC News and in TCA’s Annual Report. Millions of Sq. Ft. 0.530 0.043 1133% Please contact Lenore Villeneuve at 416-499-4000 ext 28 or Engineering: by email: [email protected] to register for this event & sponsor a tree. $ Millions $783.0 $929.1 -16% (no sq. ft. for engineering)
Totals: $ Millions $6,592.8 $3,933.9 68% Millions of Sq. Ft. 44.687 27.958 60%
*Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) Toronto includes Ajax/Pickering in the east, Bradford/Lake Simcoe to the north and Caledon/Milton/ Oakville in the west. Square footage is relatively constant-valued versus current dollar fi gures.
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Good things seem to happen in twos for one of North America’s fastest rising comedy stars, James Cunningham. He won the title of Campus Speaker two years in a row. His second hour-long comedy special recently aired nationwide on CTV and The Comedy Network. James has recently spread his appeal south of the border. James has something for everyone. Combining clean material and killer charm, he has won over some of the toughest corporate and club audiences. No doubt, after watching him once, you will want to see him a second time. 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
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Order Form TCA Christmas Lunch Sponsorships 65th Annual Christmas Luncheon Friday, November 30, 2007 Friday, November 30, 2007 Once again, TCA’s Entertainment Committee has authorized the opportunity for member companies to sponsor specific items at South Building, Exhibit Halls F & G Metro Toronto Convention Centre this year’s Luncheon. This opens the door for the marketing savvy Faxing back your completed Order Form NOW can hold space. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. Once payment is received, Executive to take advantage of an incredible marketing/name tickets will be mailed to you. recognition program with an audience of some 2200 construction executives/decision makers. ______Ticket(s) @ $ 170. Per person - TCA Member $ ______There are 3 distinct major sponsorship areas available: ______Ticket(s) @ $ 220. Per person - Non Member $ ______1) WINE ON TABLES — opportunity for a maximum of 3 sponsors ______Table(s) @ $1,530. Per Table of 10 - TCA Member $ ______at $5000.00 each ______Table(s) @ $1,980. Per Table of 10 - Non Member $ ______2) BIG SCREENS — Display your logo — there are 2 giant sized screens in each corner of the room – opportunity for a maximum Sub-Total $ ______of 3 sponsors at $5000.00 each 6% GST (R108114240) $ ______3) TABLE CENTRE PIECES — (Red Poinsettias) — 1 sponsorship Total $ ______available at $5000.00 If you are buying a table, please indicate the name on the table card: ______And yes, it’s true — James Cunningham will be the Master of Ceremonies at this year’s Christmas Luncheon. Get ready for some Name ______Company ______serious laughter. Address ______For more information about the Christmas Luncheon sponsorships or City ______Province ______Postal Code______to book your sponsorship now, call/fax/e-mail: Telephone Number______Fax Number ______Email______Mary Thorburn, Assistant Vice-President VISA/MasterCard/Amex #______Expiry Date______Toronto Construction Association Phone: 416-499-4000, Ext. 14 Fax: 416-499-8752 VISA/MasterCard/Amex Customer Name ______E-mail: [email protected] Please send the completed form, along with your cheque, payable to Toronto Construction Association, or VISA/MasterCard/Amex Please do so – BEFORE NOVEMBER 9, 2007 information to: Toronto Construction Association, Attention: Barbara Bryon, 70 Leek Crescent, Richmond Hill ON L4B 1H1, – don’t miss out – first come, first served. And yes, we’re Telephone: (416) 499-4000, Ext. 57, Fax: (416) 499-8752, [email protected], www.tcanetworks.com already talking to your competition! TC News October 2007 www.tcanetworks.com Page 7
TCA’s 65th Annual Christmas Luncheon Friday, November 30, 2007
James Cunningham Now Available ... Corporate Comedian & MC 2007-08 CONSTRUCTION BOOK The name James Cunningham is synonymous with excellence (Membership Directory & Buyers Guide) and professionalism in the Watch for your copy of this newest edition. For additional copies, please complete the order entertainment industry. He has form below, or contact the Toronto or Mississauga Construction Association office. Please made quite a name for himself complete the order form and attach your payment for prompt shipment. Mail orders - please as one of Canada’s funniest add $5.00/copy to cover postage & handling. and most versatile performers. Membership Directory & Buyers Guide @ $15.00 each # required ______$ ______His remarkable and diverse Non-members @ $80.00 each # required ______$ ______career knows no boundaries. Postage & handling @ $5.00/copy - # required ______$ ______Sub-total ______Cunningham has been featured multiple times, including two 6% GST (#R108114240) ______of his own hour-long Comedy Now stand-up comedy specials TOTAL ______for CTV and The Comedy Network and two Just For Laughs Company Name: ______“Galas” for CBC-TV. Additional television credits include: Mail to the attention of: ______Comedy Inc., The Holmes Show, The Bobroom and Open Mike. Address:______City: ______If you have children, you may know him as Province: ______Postal Code: ______Telephone: ______Mr. Emotek on YTV. Cheque Payment – please complete order and attach cheque Credit Card Payment - please complete payment info. and fax James is currently hosting sold-out events across Canada for payment. Mail order to: Toronto Construction Association, order to 416-499-8952: THE POWER WITHIN. 70 Leek Cresc., Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1 Payment by credit card: ______Expiry: _____ Cheque in the amount of $ ______is enclosed (no refund). Name on Credit Card: ______(no refund). Page 8 www.tcanetworks.com TC News October 2007 New Members’ Networking Workshop
When new members make the decision to join TCA, sometimes they are not fully aware of the benefi ts and services that we have to offer. To 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 February and September, with the goal of increasing membership retention.
The workshop, presented by a retired businessman, Wayne Gilbert, was fun and straightforward. The interactive portion was well received by our members and they were soon mingling naturally with each other whenever there was a break. As usual, breakfast and lunch was complimentary, yet, these busy new members had little 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!
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To: Polyanna Fok Toronto Construction Association
I would like to express my thanks for the very informative and productive workshop we attended yesterday. As a new member, I was extremely impressed by all that was said and the points that were brought to our attention by Mr. Wayne Gilbert. May I also note that the workshop and the networking among the people that attended really works, as I had a personal experience I would like to share with you. Recently, I was asked to put an estimate together for a rather large 40,000 sq.ft. residential project requiring the flooring contractor to apply a certain product during the installation procedure. During the first exercise we had at the course, which was to find someone from the group attending the workshop and for 30 seconds introduce ourselves, I spoke briefly to the first person I met at the session. That person happened to be a representative of a company that makes and distributes that exact product for my project. I was very surprised and glad that I took the opportunity to interact and meet this particular person. We exchanged business cards and hope to do business together. As you can see, taking a few seconds and the initiative to introduce yourself and what you do, as well as to find out ‘How can you help others’, really works. Thank you again for the workshop.
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An Evening in Camelot You are wanted! Donate your Saturday, February 2, 2008 corporate prizes The Old Mill Inn, Toronto Volunteer for Thanks to all our members who purchased tickets this year! and to those who sponsored the event. TCA’s Membership Drive An Evening in Camelot Platinum Sponsor A Medieval CelebrationSupport the BASF Construction Chemicals October 15 to 19, 2007 EllisDon Corporation TCA Annual PCL Constructors Canada Inc. Just give us one day of your valuable time. Share Priestly Demolition Inc. your rewarding experiences on networking through Membership Campaign! Salandria Ltd. TCA with a prospect member. Help them see the Stantec Consulting Limited financial savings benefit through other TCA services Tonbridge Environmental Ltd. The TCA Annual Membership Campaign takes place Travelers Guarantee Company of Canada like free lunch info-sessions, free meeting rooms, th th October 15 to 19 . Prizes are needed for this Vanbots Construction Corporation affidavit services etc. We have volunteers who were worthwhile event. If you would like to be a sponsor able to strike new leads with fellow volunteers and and donate a prize or money, please send it, along Gold Sponsor with new prospects on the phone! with your business card, to the TCA or MCA office no Clarke Henning LLP later than September 17th. Your company name will be Silver Sponsor Give it a try this year! profiled as a sponsor in the campaign room and in the Thompson Roach & Hughes (TRH Group) December issue of Toronto Construction News. Bronze Sponsor Contact: Polyanna Fok – ext.13 Vipond Inc. For more information on sponsorship, or becoming or David Froese at ext.12 To order your tickets, or for further information, a volunteer, please call John Mollenhauer at or John Mollenhauer – TCA President at ext.16 please contact Ms. Mary Thorburn at TCA 416-499-4000 or Polyanna Fok at ext. 13. Telephone – 416-499-4000, Ext. 14 Fax – 416-499-8752 TC News October 2007 www.tcanetworks.com Page 11
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES TCA Upcoming Events Take advantage of the member services offered by TCA. These are just a few of the Benefits of TCA Membership Marketing Opportunities Job (Project) Opportunities DATE EVENT Classified Listing in Buyers Guide Plans Rooms and Projects List Web classified listing and linkage Electronic Plans Room October 15–19, 2007 TCA Membership Campaign www.tcanetworks.com Networking Opportunities Wed. Nov. 28–Friday, Nov. 30, 2007 Construct Canada 2007 – MTCC “TC News” Newspaper Advertising Young Construction Executives Club “Builders Digest” Magazine Ad – free seminars, inexpensive events Friday, November 30, 2007 Christmas Lunch – MTCC “Construct Canada” Trade Show Social Events Tickets go on sale October 1, 2007 Direct Mailing in “TC News” Committee Participation Corporate Sponsorship PAL – Political Action Lobby Product Display Saturday, February 2, 2008 An Evening in Camelot Gala: The Old Mill Inn Financial Savings Wall of Fame Thursday, May 22, 2008 TCA Golf Tournament: The Club at Bond Head and Speakers Bureau ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution Document & Publication Purchases Copper Creek Golf Club Professional Development Opportunities TCA Group Medical Insurance The “Construction Institute” TCA Discount Programs - educational courses For further information, Mary Thorburn/Barbara Bryon - TCA - topical seminars Meeting Room Facilities please contact: Telephone: (416) 499-4000, Ext. 14/57 - leadership development Affidavit Service Education Web site – Advice & Assistance E-mail: [email protected] or www.tcaconnect.com CAMP-Const. Advisory Mentorship [email protected] - job profiles & postings COCA & CCA memberships Web site: www.tcanetworks.com Achievement Awards Lawyer Referral Service - Best of the Best, TIPTA IRAP Program Young Construction Executives’ Club (YCEC)
October 11, 2007 Annual Tree Planting – Marie Curtis Park November 8, 2007 Pub Night – Madison Ave. Pub & Restaurant
For further information, Lenore Villeneuve - TCA please contact: Telephone: 416-499-4000, Ext. 28 E-mail: [email protected] For more information, please contact: Polyanna Fok at 416-499-4000 ext.13 Website: www.tcanetworks.com or Casange Cuffe at 905-567-1077 (our Mississauga office).
Toronto Construction Association cordially invites all members to attend a gala event – The Construction Institute
The Construction Institute was established by TCA as the industry’s premier education and training centre for construction executives. The Institute provides a range of seminars, courses and programs. All TCA’s courses are gold-seal certified.
DATE EVENT Wed. – Friday, October 24-26, 2007 Program: Leadership Development Program Level 1 Wed. – Friday, Feb. 27-29, 2008
An Evening in Camelot Thursday, November 15, 2007 Seminar: Construction Liens Saturday, February 2, 2008 Tuesday, January 8, 2008 Blueprint Reading & Estimating Level 1 The Old Mill Inn, Toronto Course: Thurs., Saturday, April 3-5, 2008 Program: Leadership Development Program Level 2 Cost: $300 per ticket/$3,000 per table of 10 An Evening in Camelot Limited seating – order early to avoid disappointment Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Course: Blueprint Reading & Estimating Level 2 Formal invitations will be issued in September 2007 Spring 2008 Course: Fundamentals of Construction A Medieval Celebration Come and be part of your Association’s celebration Spring 2008 Course: Construction Management Level 1 Sponsorship Opportunities Platinum Sponsor - $ 6,000. Gold Sponsor - $ 2,500. ❖ Sponsor acknowledgement in ❖ Sponsor acknowledgement in For further information, Roxanne Drisdelle – TCA TCA’s newsletter TCA’s newsletter please contact: Telephone: (416) 499-4000, Ext. 15 ❖ Sponsor acknowledgement on Table Card ❖ Sponsor acknowledgement on Table Card E-mail: [email protected] ❖ One Complimentary Table ❖ Two complimentary tickets ❖ Special Presentation of a Plaque ❖ Special Presentation of a Plaque Web site: www.theconstructioninstitute.com ❖ Featured Marketing ❖ Featured Marketing ❖ Special Presentation by the Chairman of the Board Silver Sponsor - $ 1,200. Bronze Sponsor - $ 700. ❖ Sponsor acknowledgement in ❖ Sponsor acknowledgement in TCA’s newsletter TCA’s newsletter ❖ Sponsor acknowledgement on Table Card ❖ Sponsor acknowledgement on Table Card NOW ONLINE ❖ Featured Marketing ❖ Featured Marketing www.dailycommercialnews.com ❖ Special Presentation of a Plaque ❖ Special Presentation of a Plaque To order your tickets, or for further information, please contact Daily Commercial News…helping your business grow! Ms. Mary Thorburn at TCA Telephone – 416-499-4000, Ext. 14 Fax – 416-499-8752 C081-06 Page 12 www.tcanetworks.com TC News October 2007
The Construction Institute
Leadership Development In Construction – Level 1 “The Latest developments in Construction Liens and Trusts” The Leadership Development Program – Level I is the first ever construction industry-specific leadership program Construction liens and trusts are tools for getting paid. Come and learn how to use them effectively, based on the developed by construction industry practitioners exclusively for construction industry professionals. Level I is latest developments in the law. aimed at individuals who are currently in positions, which require effectively influencing others to get results. Past This informative seminar will cover: When a construction lien works and when it doesn’t; How to gain the graduates have typically included construction professionals from the trade, manufacturing, supply & service and advantage with “notices of lien”; How to handle project funds to avoid personal liability; The timing traps: what to allied professionals sectors. Mandatory attendance in both sessions plus action learning assignments is needed in watch out for; and The powerful trust remedy order to graduate. Class size is limited on a first come/first served basis. This program conforms to CCA Gold Seal Presented by an experienced construction lawyer, this program offers essential information that will benefit you and Standards. your business. Instruction Methods: Date: Thursday, November 15, 2007 • Case Studies • Small Group Exercises Registration: 8:30 a.m. Seminar: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon • Industry Speakers • Construction Industry Panel Location: TCA - 70 Leek Cres. Richmond Hill, Ontario • Peer and Group Assessments • Lectures Presenter: Mr. Jeffrey Armel Goldman Sloan Nash & Haber LLP Program Skills Development: Seminar Fee: $ 132.50 ($125.00 plus GST $7.50) • Understand and practice the application of the construction industry’s principles of leadership and directly apply these principles to their roles within their organizations • Develop and practice networking skills with peers and recognized construction industry leaders Blueprint Reading and Estimating Course - Level I • Identify personal leadership strengths and areas for improvement as they relate to The Blueprint Reading and Estimating Course - Level I, is designed for contractors, office personnel and suppliers • Inspiring others to share a common vision • Risk Taking working in the construction industry. Instruction is offered in basic estimating skills, together with an overview • Recognizing accomplishments of others • Motivating and influencing others to the understanding of drawings, contracts and tendering procedures. This course conforms to CCA Gold Seal • Role modelling – coaching and mentoring. 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. Cost: $1,272.00 ($1,200 + 72.00 GST) TCA member – first co. applicant $2,756.00 ($2,600 + 156.00 GST) Non member – first co. applicant Date: January 8 – March 11, 2008 Tuesdays, 7-9 pm Two or more individuals from a member company will receive a Cost: $450.50 ($425 + $25.50 gst) TCA member - first co. applicant discount of $100 per registration $424.00 ($400 + $24.00 gst) TCA member - add. co. applicant $556.50 ($525 + $31.50 gst) Non member - first co. applicant Date: October 24th – 26, 2007 and Feb. 27 - 29, 2008 $530.00 ($500 + $30.00 gst) Non member - add. co. applicant Location: George Brown College, Location: Construction Centre, 70 Leek Cres. Richmond Hill, Ontario Casa Loma Campus Instructors: Mr. Ilmar Wallner, Architect Toronto, Ontario Mr. Clint Kissoon, Toronto City College - George Brown
Seminar/Course: ______Space is filled on a first come, first served basis and can be held by faxing this form. Payment must Please register the following person(s): 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 (print/type name) (print/type name) information to: Amount ______6% GST (R108114240) ______Ms. Roxanne Drisdelle, Toronto Construction Association 70 Leek Crescent, Total ______Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1 Name ______Company ______Telephone: 416-499-4000, Ext. 15 Type of Business ______Fax: 416-499-8752 Address ______www.tcanetworks.com City/Province ______Postal Code ______www.theconstructioninstitute.com Telephone Number ______Fax Number ______Only those cancellations received at least 48 hours prior to the course will result in a refund. Registration Form Registration Form Email Address ______An administration charge will be withheld: $10 for “The Latest Developments in Construction Liens VISA/MasterCard/AMEX # ______Expiry Date ______and Trusts,” $50 for Blueprint Reading and Estimating Course - Level I, and $200 for Leadership Cardholder Name ______Signature ______Development in Construction - Level I.
TCA / MCA / HHCA’s Electronic Plans Room goes Provincial One benefit of a TCA membership – Project Opportunities TCA/Reed Construction Data Plans Room is a location for contractors and suppliers to view construction drawings and specifications out for tender. It Demo Schedule is Canada’s largest and most active plans room facility, processing approximately 1000 sets of tender documents per year. Register for the Provincial EPR! Plans Rooms The Toronto Construction Association (TCA), Mississauga Construc- TCA/Reed Construction Data Plans Rooms offer: tion Association (MCA) and the Hamilton-Halton Construction Asso- ciation (HHCA) are pleased to demonstrate the latest version of the • Up to date addendum processing during the tendering period Electronic Plans Room (EPR). • Project procurement and enquiry service The following training sessions will be held at Toronto Construction • Expanded hours Association, 70 Leek Cres., Richmond Hill. • Automated card access • Friendly, knowledgeable staff Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. _____ • Free display of large & small projects open for tender in Greater Metro Area, Province of Ontario and across Canada Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. _____ TCA offers two convenient locations to serve our members. For information on our Mississauga location, th contact Kristina Kouznetsova 905-567-1077 or email [email protected]. For informa- Wednesday, November 7 , 2007 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. _____ tion on our Toronto location, contact Gloris Adolphus at 416-499-4000 Ext. 17 or email gadolphus@ tcanetworks.com Wednesday, November 28th, 2007 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. _____ Projects List Our projects list is now available twice a week, through email, and includes: Name(s): ______• All jobs currently available for viewing in our plans rooms Company Name: ______• A list of pre-qualified or ‘likely bidders’ for each job displayed Phone: ______• Closing date(s) – if there is a bid depository closing this information is also listed. • Any addendum that have been issued Please complete and return to Barbara Mirsky – Fax: 416-499-8752, or email your choice of Provincial Electronic Plans Room date and time to [email protected] TCA/MCA also offer an Electronic Plans Room – that is, looking at drawings and specifications 24 hours a day through internet. Come to our free demos and find out about the Provincial Electronic Sessions will be limited to approximately 25 people, so please return Plans Room too. For our demo schedule, please refer to the right box for registration, or contact this form promptly to get into the session of your choice. Further the TCA/MCA office for the registration form. For more information on this service, please visit our sessions will be booked, as needed. website at www.tcanetworks.com, check under “Benefits & Services”, “Projects Opportunities” and “Electronic Plans Room” or contact Edwin Zeng at 416-499-4000 ext.27 or email him at ezeng@ Bring a sandwich, we will provide a drink and dessert! tcanetworks.com