OGCA News

What Does Fit for Duty Actually Mean?"

Since the onset of COVID-19, a great deal of focus and discussion has been placed on opioid use in the construction sector. The impetus for this discussion was the campaign launched on May 31, 2021, by the Ontario Construction Consortium (OCC) titled: “The Other Pandemic – Opioid Crisis in Ontario.” The hope was that this campaign would raise awareness of the opioid drug overdose crisis that is affecting the construction industry.

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Industry News

WSIB Extending Bonus for Small Businesses Enrolled in Safety Program

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) in Ontario is extending the bonus scheme for eligible small employers through 2023.

Visit https://ogca.ca/2022/10/wsib-extending-bonus-for-small-businesses-enrolled-in-safety-program/ to view the full article online.

CDAO Procurement Day 2022

The Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) is pleased to bring stakeholders and the industry together virtually on Friday, October 28 for Procurement Day 2022 – How to Manage and Mitigate Risk.

For morning information and to register, please click here.

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Building Transformations - 2022 Award Nominees Announced

The Innovation Spotlight Awards is an annual opportunity to recognize the most creative companies and professionals in the industry. Each year, Building Transformations awards the top projects in categories such as Construction Management, Digitalization Strategy, and Project Delivery, Asset Management & Lifecycle.

This year's Awards presentation marks the first in-person awards presentation since 2019, and we are excited to invite our Members out for this special in-person occasion.

Visit https://www.buildingtransformations.org/awards/2022?utm_source=CanBIM+Audience&utm_campaign=db9a261095-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_02_02_01_05_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_192eb158f1-db9a261095-1302748554 to view the full article online.

Construction Businesses Projecting 5.1% Salary Increase in 2023: Survey

Canadian employers are anticipating the highest salary increase in two decades as they try to balance inflationary pressures, surging interest rates, recession risks and a tight labour market, a new survey has found.

According to the report by consulting firm Eckler Ltd., the construction industry is expecting even larger increases at 5.1 per cent across all sectors.

Visit https://www.ontarioconstructionnews.com/construction-businesses-projecting-5-1-salary-increase-in-2023-survey/ to view the full article online.

CCA's Call for Volunteer Applications

The CCA Board and Governance & Nominating Committee have endorsed a new process to nominate candidates to the National Advisory Councils for 2023, which the CCA is now implementing. This process is two-fold, inviting integrated association COOs to nominate candidates to the NACs, supplemented by an open process.

Visit https://www.cca-acc.com/about-us/governance/how-to-get-involved/ to view the full article online.

CDAO Construction Act Survey Finds Lack of Consistency in Adoption and Application Amongst Construction Industry

Since taking full effect on October 1, 2019, The Construction Act has made significant changes to fundamental elements of Ontario’s design and construction industry, specifically those dealing with liens and lien rights, holdbacks, payment timing, and resolution of project disputes.

To understand how the Act is currently being used, the Construction Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) launched a survey in partnership with Bramm Research Inc. to understand the impact of the Act on the province’s design and construction economy and how provisions are currently being implemented.

Visit https://ogca.ca/2022/10/cdao-construction-act-survey-finds-lack-of-consistency-in-adoption-and-application-amongst-construction-industry/ to view the full article online.

Safety

MLTSD Report

The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) report has been provided to the OGCA.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/pdf/2022_Sept_29__October_MLTSD_Report_for_LM_Network_.pdf to view the full article online.

Health and Safety 101 Webinar - An orientation for Small Business Owners

IHSA has launched a new free webinar, Health and Safety 101 – 'An orientation for small business owners,' that explains how Ontario’s Prevention System Partners (including the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD); WSIB; and IHSA) can assist and support small businesses in their health and safety journey.

Visit https://www.ihsa.ca/smallbusiness to view the full article online.

Member News

Ontario Investing in Construction Sector to Combat Labour Shortage

Congratulations to Merit Ontario for Advancing Careers in Construction! A new $3.7 million investment in Merit Ontario will prepare over 2,000 workers and jobseekers for well-paying jobs in their communities

The Ontario government is working for workers by investing $3.7 million to help up to 2,500 workers start or advance in well-paying careers in the construction industry. This decade, Ontario will need 100,000 more construction workers to help deliver the province’s ambitious infrastructure plans, including 1.5 million homes by 2031.

Visit https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1002367/ontario-investing-in-construction-sector-to-combat-labour-shortage to view the full article online.

Associate Partner News and Events

Canadian Contractors Nominated in the 2022 Groundbreaker Awards

Three Canadian construction companies are finalists in the 2022 Groundbreaker Awards, which recognizes the achievements of builders who work with the Procore. The OGCA would like to take the opportunity to recognize one nominee in particular.

The winners will be announced at Procore’s upcoming conference, Groundbreak (Nov 7 - 9, 2022).

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Virtual Workshop Invitation- Attendance Management

This November, Sherrard Kuzz LLP will be hosting a half day workshop in relation to Workplace Absenteeism. The workshop will focus on topics such as - Managing Workplace Adsenteeism, Attendance Management Programs and Discipline and Discharge for Attendance-Related Reasons.

Visit https://www.sherrardkuzz.com/events/?data-category=workshops to view the full article online.

WeirFoulds Tools For Success: Season 4

WeirFoulds Construction Lawyers Krista Chaytor and Jeff Scorgie return with Tools for Success: Season 4 - A comprehensive four-part practical webinar series designed to highlight the latest changes and developments that impact the construction industry.

Part 1 - Handling Design Issues Without Disputes
Part 2 - What You Really Need to Know About Adjudication

Part 3 - The Construction Act and Contracts
Part 4 - Managing Risks Associated with the Project Site

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Managing Construction Series Workshops

For the first time, DSH Consulting are bringing virtual instructor-led expertise to your office through the synergy of multi-disciplinary trainers’ decades of knowledge that has only been delivered at conferences.

The workshops move beyond that one-way exchange to allow you to apply what you have learned.

A team of multi-disciplinary experts will provide you with exceptional feedback, great insight and actionable strategies.

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

NORCAT Fall Promotion for OGCA

NORCAT is offering a 15% discount off select equipment and Health and Safety related training, to all OGCA members this fall.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/pdf/NORCAT_OGCA_FallPromo_2022.pdf to view the full article online.

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