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2022 Provincial Election

Doug Ford and his PC Party swept through Ontario, picking up seven additional seats, with 83 seats. The NDP formed official Opposition, with 31 seats, while the Liberals failed to secure official party status for the second consecutive election with just eight seats. By defeating the Liberals and NDP, and both leaders stepping down, Doug Ford has cemented himself as a leader for workers and a champion of "Getting it Done."

Visit https://ogca.ca/2022/06/2022-provincial-election/ to view the full article online.

Concrete Materials Supply Concerns

There are increasing problems with the availability of concrete materials and this is creating some concern over placing overtime costs, reductions in placement sizes and longer installation schedules.

The Concrete Floor Contractors Association typically organize concrete floor placements to be completed as efficiently as possible over a regular eight hour work day. It remains critical that placement sizes & concrete delivery rates be harmonized to avoid creating unnecessary waiting overtime costs.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/pdf/PS-csupply.pdf to view the full article online.

2022 OSPE Conference

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=732328&issueID=86457 to view the full article online.

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

innovation Corner

Autodesk Adds ProEst Estimating Software to Construction Cloud

Autodesk has finalized the acquisition of ProEst, a cloud-based estimating platform that speeds and simplifies estimates, digital takeoffs, reporting, CRM, bid-day analysis and more. The company will integrate ProEst with Autodesk Construction Cloud, an end-to-end construction management platform that connects teams, data and workflows across the entire building lifecycle.

Visit https://ogca.ca/2022/06/autodesk-adds-proest-estimating-software-to-construction-cloud/ to view the full article online.

Our Champions

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=732195&issueID=86457 to view the full article online.

What has the LOC been up to?

Summer 2022 is here, and the weather has been instrumental for our members to start hosting staff events. Our calendar is quickly filling up, so if you are planning any safety staff appreciation events, don’t hesitate to let us know! We look forward to seeing you soon.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=732194&issueID=86457 to view the full article online.

Safety

WSIB Doubles Rebates for Small Business in HSEP program

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is sweetening the incentives for smaller businesses with fewer than 99 employees to invest in health and safety. A new pandemic bonus will double the rebates eligible businesses can earn for each topic they complete in the WSIB’s Health and Safety Excellence program.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/pdf/Smaller_business_health_and_safety_rebate_press_release_FINAL.pdf to view the full article online.

Canadian Healthcare Construction Course

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=732346&issueID=86457 to view the full article online.

The Ontario Skilled Trades Occupational Exposure and Demands Survey

Skilled trades workers play an essential role in the lives of all Ontarians as well as in the provincial economy. They build and maintain infrastructure such as homes, schools, hospitals, and roads. They keep industries running and perform many services that people across the province rely on every day.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=732348&issueID=86457 to view the full article online.

Member News

Inflation: Top things contractors should be considering in today’s environment

Inflation has been grabbing the headlines for the past several months.

Pundits, economists and politicians have been debating whether our current inflationary environment is a temporary pandemic induced supply chain shock or a longer lasting phenomenon that will need to be tackled with more aggressive action by central banks.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=731712&issueID=86457 to view the full article online.

Planning your workforce less than six months out? See what you could be missing

Staying one step ahead is key to building an effective growth engine as a contractor. Join us April 27 for a chat with GSC|Sigal Vice President, Gabe Oliver, about how an integrated long term approach to people planning can level up your bid process.

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