OGCA News

During this past weekend, we all paused from our work lives and celebrated Canada Day. It is a wonderful day of recognition that we, as an entire country, celebrate Canada’s birthday. Or more succinctly, the celebration, commencing in 1867, of when Canada started its pursuit of full sovereignty and came together as a fully unified country.

Throughout this weekend, and amidst all of the family time and barbequing that was taking place, I reflected as to what Canada Day means to me and how I associate this day, and this country, with jobs in the construction sectors.

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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.

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Industry News

"NEWS RELEASE: Ontario Joins Province’s EV Revolution with Game-Changing Battery Materials Manufacturing Investment"

Umicore plans to make a $1.5 billion investment to build a first of its kind industrial scale cathode and precursor materials manufacturing plant, in eastern Ontario.

This investment would support Ontario’s vision of building an end-to-end electric vehicle (EV) supply chain in the province and becoming a North American hub for building the cars of the future.

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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

innovation Corner

Mass Timber Research Fire Test Performed as Expected: Fire Performance Similar to Non-Combustible

On June 22, the OGCA attended a full-scale fire test at the Canadian Explosives Research Lab in Ottawa hosted by the Canadian Wood Council. Over 150 experts from across Canada, including fire officials, building regulators, insurance industry representatives, engineers, and architects, witnessed the unique event to learn about and observe the behaviour of mass timber construction exposed to fire.

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Safety

WSIB Recognises S-CAT Safety Culture Survey

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Measuring your organization's safety climate to choose Health and Safety Excellence program (HSEp) topics

This year, the LOC has launched a campaign on ‘Building and Measuring Your Safety Culture using the Safety Climate Assessment Tool (S-CAT)’ to promote and advance safety culture with its members and also build industry awareness. A strong safety culture to a core value for LOC members and this program will support building more effective programs.

This guide will assist businesses in measuring their organizational health and safety climate with the Safety Climate Assessment tool (S-CAT), highlighting how the S-CAT aligns with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)'s Health and Safety Excellence program. Moreover, using the S-CAT as a leading indicator of a business's health and safety program can be a compelling piece of evidence during WSIB validation of Excellence program topics.

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Associate Partner News and Events

Electronic Monitoring of Employees Policy - What Employers Need to Know

Effective October 11, 2022, many employers in Ontario are required to have a written policy on the electronic monitoring of employees. On July 13, 2022, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development released its chapter material on this new requirement.

Click Here to view the briefing notes that address the frequently asked questions. For advice or assistance preparing a policy for your workplace, please contact your Sherrard Kuzz LLP lawyer or, if you are not yet a Sherrard Kuzz LLP client, our firm at info@sherrardkuzz.com.

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Advantages of Technology In Construction To Attract Talent

There’s no way around it: construction has not always been perceived as the sexiest industry. But lately, it's been struggling more than ever to appeal to new talent. Fortunately, companies integrating technology into their business are not only finding an increase in productivity, but are also recruiting more effectively from the talent pool.

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