TCA e-connect, July 2013

July 2013

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Amazing Race Toronto (YCEC edition)

The city of Toronto was the setting for the first ever Young Construction Executive's Club (YCEC)Amazing Race which took place on June 20. More than 110 participants competed in the exciting racewhich took teams all across the downtown core searching for clues at landmark Toronto sites. The race began at Queen's Park, where teams of ten received their first challenge. At each stop,participants competed in team-building challenges- which centred on a Construction theme- beforereceiving their next clue. From The Baldwin Steps by Casa Loma to the Toronto Island Airport, YCECmembers could be seen running around the city in a dash to get to the finish line! Following the race, everyone had a chance to unwind and network with the other teams while enjoyingdinner and catching up with friends and colleagues.

Congratulations to everyone who participated!

Special thanks to our Star Sponsors:

SCFloors.caNorthwood Surfaces

V.W. Keenan and Associates Inc.UCIT Online Security

Thanks are extended to:

CPD

Construction Specialties Geo A. Kelson Company Ltd.

Tucker HiRiseViking Fire Protection Inc.

MHPM Project LeadersUrbacon Wasteco

Upcoming Events

YCEC Lawn Bowling

TCA British Invasion Gala Dinner Dance

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THE CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE OF CANADA

TCIC is pleased to offer you the following courses, seminars and workshopstaught by senior industry professionals: Monday evenings, Sept. 9 - Nov. 11, 2013Planning, Scheduling and Control for ContractorsPlease click here to register now Tuesday evenings, Sept. 10 - Nov. 12, 2013Blueprint Reading & Estimating - Level 1Please click here to register now Thursday evenings, Sept. 12 -Nov. 14 2013Managing Risk in ConstructionPlease click here to register now Wednesday evenings, Sept. 18 - Nov. 20, 2013Construction Law Please click here register now Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013 (half-day seminar)Construction Liens and TrustsPlease click here to register now Wednesday, Oct. 16 & 23, 2013 (2 day seminar)Construction 101Please click here to register now Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013 (half-day seminar)Project Close Out SeminarPlease click here to register now Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013Profitable ContractingPlease click here to register now

Thursday & Friday, Nov. 7 & 8, 2013 (2 day seminar)Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial ManagersPlease click here to register now For a full list of upcoming TCIC courses/seminars/workshops/e-Learning courses orfor more information on Gold Seal Certification, please visit www.tcic.ca. TCIC inquiries please contact: Faith ChenTCIC Coordinator, 416-847-9162 /fchen@tcaconnect.com.

Special Thank You to TCIC Instructors Extending a very special thank you to all of the instructors who are dedicatedto giving back to the industry in such a meaningful way - by educating thoseentering our industry or helping to further the skill set and development ofseasoned construction professionals. Thank you to all of the TCIC instructors below:

Jeff Armel, PartnerConstruction Law GroupGoldman Sloan Nash & HaberLLP

Brad ChinSenior Project ManagerMMM Group

Lee-Kelly-ChinProject DirectorKenaidan Contracting Ltd.

Compton ChoDirector of EstimatingBird Construction

Clint Kissoon, ChairSchools of ConstructionMgmt & Arch. StudiesCentreGeorge Brown College

Rishi KumarPresident & CEOGlobal Educational & Consulting Services

Craig LesurfGeneral Manager OntarioWalsh Canada

Shaun McPhersonVP & National DirectorPerformance SecurityAON Reed Stenhouse

Wayne NewellSeminar LeaderProfitable Contracting

Michael Sherrard, FounderEmployment & Labour Lawyers

Sherrard Kuzz LLP

Michael L. Shell, Co-ChairPartner& Litigation Group Miller Thomson LLP

Derek SmithCEOS3AEC Consulting

Tom StephensonProfessor / Coordinator Centre for Construction & Engineering Technologies George Brown College

Michael SwartzPartnerWeirFoulds LLP

John WillsRetiree, Previous Director,Centre for Construction & Engineering Technologies George Brown College

CCA Alert Bulletin "buyandsell.gc.ca" Platform Replacing Merx

Dear members,

RE: PWGSC Replaced MERX on June 1 with its Own Bid Site'buyandsell.gc.ca'

On June 1, 2013, Public Works & Government Services Canada (PWGSC) ceased touse MERX for the provision of federal government opportunities. The Departmentdeveloped its own portal, buyandsell.gc.ca, to post project notices and tenderpackages.

Access to PWGSC's new portal will be free to all users. Please click here to read the complete bulletin.

COMING SOON To help you navigate through the plethora of project

opportunities (and documents) such as PWGSC, watch for the launch of BestBidz over the next month, brought to you

by the local Construction Associations across Ontario.

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COCA NEWS The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA), our provincial partner, aimsto bring concerns of our members at large, to the attention of Queen's Park.COCA is committed to working with the Provincial Government to ensure thatOntario's legislative landscape is one in which our industry can grow andprosper.

Highlights from COCA's monthly newsletter include:

COCA's 4th Annual Welcome to Construction Season reception a successOntario Passes Budget: Wynne Government avoids electionCollege of Trades UpdateWSIB on Long Journey to SustainabilityCunningham plays in BCA Golf TourneyOBC meets with Minister of LabourGosen reports to the Board on meetingsMinistry of Labour Report to the PLMHSCPrepare for the MOL's Blitz on Falls

For a copy of the monthly COCA newsletter, please click here.

CCA NEWS

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA), our federal partner, aims to bethe national voice for the Canadian construction industry, giving our industrya voice in public policy issues, legal and standards development goals ofcontractors, suppliers and allied business professionals working in, or with,Canada's non-residential construction industry.

Highlights from CCA's weekly newsletter include: Standard Documents CCDC 14 and 15 Poised for July Release Labour Breaking New Ground: Careers for Women in Construction Canadian Job Gains in May Best Since 2002

BIMBIM Serves up Safety, ROI for Construction Projects, Says Mcgraw-Hill ReportCanadian Chapter of buildingSMART International Launches New Website

Gold SealNew Venue in St. Catharines to Be the City's First Gold-Seal Project

InfrastructureInfrastructure Deficit Estimated at $1 Trillion: Experts Say Canada Needs WorkCanada and the United States Announce First-Ever Binational Border Public-Private PartnershipsEDC Changes Could Hinder Canadian Competitiveness: CCA

For a copy of CCA's weekly newsletter please click here.

Proudly Supporting Members

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the TCA Member Services table ourAnnual Golf Tournament! A very special thank you to all of the volunteerswho helped out! Keep an eye out for our TCA Member Services table at all our events where youcan pick up information about any new TCA initiatives and events and where youwill also meet knowledgeable TCA staff who can assist you in identifying ways tomeet your business needs. For information on the many benefits of a TCA membership, please contact:

Polyanna Fok 416-499-4000 ext.115 pfok@tcaconnect.com Nazak Ghobad i 416-499-4000 ext.106 nghobadi@tcaconnect.com Andrew Guo 905-567-1077 aguo@tcaconnect.comKristina Kouznetsova 905-567-1077 kkouznetsova@tcaconnect.com

As always we want to hear from you, if you have any questions or commentsplease contact us at: membership@tcaconnect.com.

Project Bid Opportunities

Project of the Month

TCA-13-1276 New Mercedes-Benz Car Dealership - Thornhill, Ontario Issued for tender on June 19th, 2013 by Richard Ziegler Architect Inc. andMercedes-Benz, the Mercedes-Benz Thornhill tender was issued for a newtwo-storey car dealership to be built in York Region. At over 120,000 squarefeet and with an underground garage, the project is estimated at over $15million dollars in value. Construction is expected to begin September 2013,with completion expected in early 2015.

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Electronic Plans Room Demos

Are you an Electronic Plans Room (EPR) user, but can't seem to find ProjectOpportunities that fit your line of work? Each year, thousands of projects are posted on the EPR, offering a diverserange of project opportunities for our members that reflect the sheer diversityof their work. As the saying goes, there is something for everyone. If you are having trouble navigating the EPR, and not finding projects thatinterest you, you may benefit from one of our free EPR demos. We'll showyou how to take full advantage of the EPR's features, so that you can find theprojects that matter to YOU.

For questions or to schedule an appointment, please contact TeddyTse at 416-847-9157 or email ttse@tcaconnect.com.

2013-14 Construction Book officially in production

2013/14 Construction Book officially inProduction! Dear TCA Members, Thank you for submitting your orders for thisyear's Construction Book publication. We arecurrently processing orders so if you stillneed to submit changes please do so byFriday July 12, 2013.

For any questions please contact Suzana Fernandes atsfernandes@tcaconnect.com.

TCA ADVANTAGE CLUB

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TCA Advantage- Fleet Pricing on ALL Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep vehicles.Advantage Club members enjoy FLEET PRICING on the purchase of a Chrysler,Dodge or Jeep Vehicle! TCA's partnership with Chrysler offers substantialsavings! Contact us today for more information. For partner discount information please visit us at www.tcaadvantage.com For specific questions about the program or if you are interested inpartnering with our Advantage Club please contact Suzana Fernandes atsfernandes@tcaconnect.com or 416-847-9159.

2013 TCA Meeting Room Booking Policy

2013 Meeting Room Booking Policy

We have changed our meeting room booking policy effective January 1, 2013,Please click here for more details.

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