OGCA News

"Complete Risk Avoidance by Buyers of Construction!"

Every day, and with each passing tender, the OGCA continually advocates on behalf of our members. Overall, the OGCA has been very successful in clearly and definitively communicating to the buyers of construction what our members will not accept as language within tender documents. However, sometimes we receive language in a tender that is so far outside the pale that it almost defies logic.

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Industry News

Call for Interest: Infrastructure Ontario's RFQSO for Merx

Construction Managers who are interested in bidding on various government projects are encouraged to participate in Infrastructure Ontario’s (IO) Request for Qualifications and Standing Offer (RFQSO) process.

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Skills Ontario and Humber College Celebrate Ontario Competitors at WorldSkills Competition

Thanks to their hard work, seven Ontario competitors were part of Team Canada at the WorldSkills Special Edition, where two Ontario skilled trade students have placed in the top three for their contests during the WorldSkills Special Edition 2022 Competition.

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Economic Update - Permits (December 2022)

Building permit values decreased in all sectors from November to December, with total ICI permit value down 56%. Quarterly and Year-to-Date permit values, however, were all higher.

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CCA's ICIC Construction Sector Quarterly Insights

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is pleased to provide you exclusive advance access to the Q4 2022 edition of our ICIC Construction Sector Quarterly Insights, a Best Practices Services resource created to support your need for timely economic insights on the construction sector.

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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

Letter from the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development is excited to announce a new skilled trades digital marketing campaign, "Trade Up."

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OGCA Update

Change is inevitable and although people are creatures of habit, change is necessary to develop and grow. This notice is to inform our members that our Health and Safety Resource Specialist, Judith Reda, is departing from OGCA effective February 28, 2023. The entire OGCA staff and Board of Directors thank Judith for her involvement with the association since 2020, and wish her much success in her new endeavours.

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Safety

Investing in Health and Safety

The OGCA Safety Advisory Committee was created by our members for our members, and welcome you to join us. The Committee meets monthly with updates from both the CPO and the MLITSD, as well as timely industry updates. Each OGCA member company is welcome to provide one delegate for these meetings. If you are interested in participating, please email info@ogca.ca with a name and email.

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Associate Partner News and Events

Fundamentals of Concrete Course

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Municipal Exterior Flatwork Certification Course

Concrete Ontario is pleased to be offering the Municipal Exterior Flatwork Certification Course. This one-day course is tailored to showcase the best construction practices associated with Ontario municipal concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters and pavements.

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Contemporary and versatile: Maglin's 970 Bench

Strike a contemporary note with a sleek bench that will never go out of style. The Maglin 900 Series – 970 Bench combines a slim profile with meticulous craftsmanship. Material options include Ipe wood slats in variable widths, High Density Paper Composite (HDPC), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) or stunning lasered steel panels that echo the natural world with a pattern of windswept grass.

Learn more

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The Engineering Conference: Canada’s Largest Engineering Event!

The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is pleased to present the 2023 Engineering
Conference on Thursday, November 2, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, downtown Toronto.

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HHCA Congratulate Safety Award Winners!

On February 23, 2023 the Hamilton-Halton Construction Association will present members with Safety Awards at their 103rd Annual General Meeting & Dinner in Hamilton.

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