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MacKay 2024 recipient of OAPC’s Bleeds Black Award

Daily Commercial News — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:05:46 +0000

Long-time road construction member John MacKay is the 2024 recipient of the Ontario Asphalt Pavement Council’s (OAPC) Bleeds Black Award. A vice-president at Green Infrastructure Partners Inc., MacKay was presented with the award at OAPC’s recent fall seminar in Mississauga. He accepted the award from OAPC chair Steve Manolis and Ontario Road Builders’ Association CEO […]

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CCA will meet with feds to discuss NIA flaws: Gilbert

Daily Commercial News — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:00:31 +0000

Canadian Construction Association president Rodrigue Gilbert says the CCA welcomes the federal government’s long-awaited announcement that it intends to move on a National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA) even though the association finds flaws in the initiative. Gilbert said it’s “good news” the NIA will finally be launched, as a step towards taking politics out of long-term […]

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Foundation laid for performance-based asphalt testing in Ontario

Daily Commercial News — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:00:57 +0000

After almost five years of work, a special volunteer task group believes it has laid the foundation for performance-based asphalt testing which will improve pavement durability in Ontario and, in the process, improve overall road performance. In the long run, that means savings for the taxpayers, says Sina Varamini, chair of the Ontario Asphalt Expert […]

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GTHA traffic gridlock leads to $44.7B per year in lost productivity: Report

Daily Commercial News — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:00:56 +0000

TORONTO — A new report commissioned by the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) and the Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) finds traffic gridlock in the GTHA negatively impacts the region by $44.7 billion per year due to lost economic productivity. It also leads to 88,000 fewer jobs and the reduction of commuter’s […]

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RESCON report unveils ‘out of control’ tax burden on newly constructed homes

Daily Commercial News — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:43:01 +0000

VAUGHAN, ONT. – A new report commissioned by the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) reveals the average tax burden on a newly constructed home in Ontario has jumped to almost 36 per cent. A new home in Ontario has an average price of $1,070,000, the council states, so that means consumers are now paying […]

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CCA applauds ‘long overdue’ federal leadership on the National Infrastructure Assessment council

Daily Commercial News — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:09:58 +0000

OTTAWA — The federal government’s recent announcement that it has appointed the council to deliver the National Infrastructure Assessment after “four years on the shelf,” is welcome news to the Canadian Construction Association (CCA). According to a release, the newly appointed Canadian Infrastructure Council will prioritize housing-enabling infrastructure like water, wastewater, public transit, active transportation […]

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Industry Special: CCPO program firing on all cylinders to process BC concrete pump operator exams

Daily Commercial News — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:55:17 +0000

Rush of applications continues following expiry of provisional certificates offered by WorkSafeBC The BC Construction Safety Alliance’s (BCCSA) Certified Concrete Pump Operator (CCPO) program continues to work overtime to process certification requests from a growing number of applicants who are eager to be certified to remain compliant with WorkSafeBC regulations. The good news […]

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MCAC, Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba sign strategic MOU

Daily Commercial News — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:05:23 +0000

AUSTIN — A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC), with representatives from the Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba (ECAM), that is meant to establish a collaborative framework on the development of a dual-trade, federated and integrated national association. “We are extremely proud to be signing this […]

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Tilt-Up Concrete Association to hold pre-Christmas meet-up near Toronto

Daily Commercial News — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:00:14 +0000

The Canadian branch of the Tilt Up Concrete Association is holding a Tilt-Up Nexus in Vaughan, Ont. on Dec. 3. Event organizers say the get-together “embodies a renewed commitment to elevate and promote tilt-up methodologies in the (southern Ontario) region.” Len Overbeek is chairman of the Canadian branch of the U.S.-based association, which is called […]

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MCAC launches children’s book ‘Susie’s Shed,’ a trades showcase for young girls

Daily Commercial News — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:00:29 +0000

To every child reading this book, know that your career can be anything you dream. Let your imagination take you on adventures and find what you love to do no matter what perceived obstacles stand in your way. — Judy-Lynn Mason, chair of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada’s (MCAC) Women in Mechanical Contracting […]

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CCA Hill Day reiterates industry message to cut the red tape once and for all

Daily Commercial News — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:05:07 +0000

OTTAWA — Construction industry leaders recently descended on Parliament Hill for the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) Hill Day, reiterating their stance that the federal government must cut unnecessary red tape in order to bolster the country’s critical infrastructure demand. Outdated procurement strategies, labour shortages and the lack of adequate investment are barriers that prevent the […]

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Les Stechesen wins first Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Legacy Award

Daily Commercial News — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:26 +0000

Les Stechesen, a well-known and widely admired Winnipeg architect, was recently awarded the Winnipeg Architecture Foundation’s (WAF) first Legacy Award. “Les has had a significant impact on the history and look of architecture in Winnipeg,” says Susan Algie, executive director of WAF. “We wanted to honour him while he is still with us. “In addition […]

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