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Join us for the OGCA Annual General Meeting & Conference from Thursday, September 28 to Sunday, October 1, 2023, in beautiful Halifax! Our conference aims to bring together professionals from various fields to exchange ideas, explore new trends, and foster collaboration. Engage in meaningful conversations, share experiences, and build lasting relationships that can propel your career forward. Click here to register!
Industry News
ACEC-Ontario is thrilled to announce the upcoming second edition of its highly anticipated engineering forum, titled "Engineering Means Sustainability.” This dynamic full-day conference serves as a prime opportunity for professionals within the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) community to come together, connect, and gain valuable insights from industry experts on pressing contemporary issues. For full details, click here.
innovation Corner
Our industry is progressing, but there are gaps in innovation, especially BIM. Please assist the construction industry by taking the following 10-minute survey to provide your feedback on a subject that can assist the industry as a whole.
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development is seeking industry input on the Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers (SOSE) Program. Many stakeholder groups are distributing this to their members and requesting feedback by September 15, in order to share and draft an adequate and comprehensive response to the Ministry. The OGCA is requesting all comments and feedback to be sent directly to Giovanni Cautillo, by September 15. The final submission deadline is September 22. To view the full details in regards to the SOSE Industry Consultation, click here. Safety
On the identified machines (number series is in the bulletin), Skyjack has identified a quality issue with the weld between the mast base plate and mast vertical section. Failure to implement this bulletin may result in cracks developing along the weld between the mast base plate and the mast vertical section, potentially leading to structural failure of the vertical mast causing serious injury or death.
Associate Partner News and Events
In the Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law, attendees will join 30 senior legal and construction professionals to learn what they need to know about crucial construction law concepts, from contract formation to dispute resolution. Developed for the construction industry and legal professionals, this information-packed and highly practical program will highlight real-world situations to enhance learning and provide ample opportunity for questions and class discussion.
Presented each year in Toronto, the Ontario Concrete Awards Banquet brings together the best companies and thought leaders in the concrete industry to recognize their most outstanding work. If you are interested in submitting a project, the submission deadline is September 14 at 4 p.m. Submit your project here! For further information or general assistance in preparing your 2023 entry, please contact Janelle Emanuel at jemanuel@concreteontario.org or 905-564-6878.
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