OGCA News

Introducing the Pathways to ICI Team!

By way of background, the OGCA, through the Board of Directors, highlighted early in 2021 the need to attract more individuals to construction as a whole, but specifically to the categories of Site Supervisors and Project Managers.

Clearly these two positions are critical for our members and so, the OGCA enlisted the professional assistance of outside organizations to further facilitate the discussion. First Work, who are Ontario’s leading youth employment network, and Purpose Co., a workforce solutions organization, were approached to create a working paper through an OGCA member study.

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Trisura Guarantee goes A Step Above

Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company is a Canadian specialty insurance and surety company with a passionate team that committed to fresh thinking and new ideas. In an industry that is beginning to adapt to the digital age, we’re leading the way with innovative processes that perfectly pair with our expertise in the field, delivering the results our clients are looking for seamlessly.

Click here to visit our website and learn more about our surety and specialty insurance solutions

Industry News

Ontario Construction Secretariat: Q1 ICI Investment Down in All 3 ICI Sectors in Ontario

Statistics Canada recently released its latest Investment in Building Construction Data.

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TENDER OPPORTUNITY: Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, in Tobermory, Ontario

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada would like to share information about a new tender opportunity. The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate the north and west walls at the Tobermory (Little Tub) Harbour. The facility is located at 19 Bay Street on the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula, in the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

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Contractors Qualification Statement Webinar

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Trade Infrastructure Investment

The recent federal budget fell short of a strong commitment to infrastructure investment, despite the clear need. As we all know, infrastructure is critical to the quality of life of Canadians and the competitiveness of our country. As recent events such as fires and floods have shown, the importance of building in resiliency cannot be overstated.

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CCA's Canadian Design-Build Institute (CDBI) and Lean Construction Institute of Canada (LCIC) National Conference

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Canadian Concrete Expo Update

On May 18, the OGCA and League of Champions hosted two sessions at the Canadian Concrete Expo.

Erich Schmidt, Manager of Innovation and Public Affairs, hosted "Building a BIM Team" with Tyler Holditch, Director of Innovation at Matheson Constructors and Yuri Bartzis, Innovation Manager at Pomerleau. The session described the benefits of collaboration, explained how BIM impacts the construction process and provided best practices for beginning your BIM journey.

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Safety Culture Survey

We are happy to see more LOC members registering for the Safety Culture Survey initiative. All League of Champions members are encouraged to participate in this survey as a way to gauge how employees think of your work culture.

For any questions or further information, please visit our SAFETY | League of Champions website, or contact Judith Reda, judith@theloc.ca.

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Our Champions

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Don’t let water damage sideline your construction project

Severe water damage can cause several challenges for construction companies. Related project delays can translate into increased costs in labour and materials and can also drive up financing costs from lenders to finish the project, heavily impacting developers’ bottom lines. The reality is that water damage during the construction stage of a building is one of the largest risks to completing a project on time and on budget.

Learn how leak detection technology can help

Sharing is Caring!

OGCA is sharing some exciting updates with you and we are hoping that you will share your time with us!

We are in full swing developing the “Pathways to ICI” Initiative…and we need your help, please.

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Safety

The WSIB Increases Rebates for Health and Safety Excellence Program

The WSIB launched the Health and Safety Excellence program two years ago, and many OGCA members have used the program to achieve COR, build their health and safety program and receive rebates.

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Associate Partner News and Events

Mental Health Month Reads: Red Flag of Burnout by Cleveland Clinic

You may not realize you’ve hit burnout until you’ve crossed the line between “really tired” and “too exhausted to function.” Alternatively, you might be the type of personality who likes to stay busy, and might not recognize when you’re doing too much. Burnout also happens when your work-life balance gets out of sync. This has been a common occurrence in the last few years, with the rise in remote work and technology permeating our daily lives.

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How to make construction more inclusive with tangible workplace policies

Natasha Callender-Wilson is Vice President of Mississauga-based Bass Installation, a glass installation company whose work can be seen in many Toronto projects, including CIBC Square, TEC Bridge and the Shangri-La Hotel Toronto. Her father, Stephen Callender, founded and owns Bass. Natasha joined the company in 2005 and spearheaded the creation of its subsidiary Bass Curtainwalls Inc. in 2010.

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Stay Ahead of the Curve With Superior Piping.

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