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October 2013

YCEC Pub Night

Construct Canada 2013

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TCA's 71st Annual Christmas Luncheon

TCA British Invasion Gala Dinner Dance

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2013 BEST OF THE BEST AWARDS

NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR TCA'S 2013 BEST OF THE BEST AWARDS!

Nomination forms for the TCA Awards have now been posted on TCA's website. Awardsinclude:

Please click on each of the awards for more details.

The TCA Awards are being presented at TCA's 2013 Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation being held on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Woodbine Race Track.

For more information about the 2013 Best of the Best Awards, please click here.

CCA NEWS

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA), our federal partner, aims to be the nationalvoice for the Canadian construction industry, giving our industry a voice in public policy issues,legal and standards development goals of contractors, suppliers and allied businessprofessionals working in, or with, Canada's non-residential construction industry. Highlights from CCA's weekly newsletter include: CCA Annual Conference News CCA Annual Conference: Registration Now Open Labour Labour Shortage Looms, Warns Immigration Minister Government of Canada Announces 3-Year Freeze of Employment Insurance Premium Rates New Measures Help Young People Get Jobs in High-Demand Fields EconomyFCM Lobbies for Predictable Building FundsEnergy East Pipeline May Create 10,000 Jobs, Study Says Rental Apartment Construction Set to Boom Innovation and TechnologyTen Innovations Which Could Reshape Future Roads InfrastructureCosts of Infrastructure Investments Should Include Taxpayer Risks CCA EventsRegister Today for 2013 Leaders Forum

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

COCA NEWS

The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA), our provincial partner, aims to bringconcerns of our members at large, to the attention of Queen's Park. COCA is committed toworking with the Provincial Government to ensure that Ontario's legislative landscape is one inwhich our industry can grow and prosper.

Highlights from COCA's monthly newsletter include:

Another Successful Construction Industry Lobby Day WARNING - Use Extreme Care When Reading Claim Suppression Report COCA's OCoT Position Paper Amended OCoT Compliance & Enforcement Director Addresses COCA Board WSIB Making Progress, But...Outstanding 28th Annual CanaData Conference

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

WSIB Approves Safety Group Programs!

For more information, please contact Evelyn Kilcullenat [email protected]

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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: 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 Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 (half-day seminar in Mississauga)Construction Liens, Trusts & BondsPlease click here to register now Monday evenings, Jan. 13- Mar. 14, 2014 Planning, Scheduling and Control for ContractorsPlease click here to register now Tuesday evenings, Jan. 14- Mar. 18, 2014Blueprint Reading & Estimating Level 1Please click here to register now Wednesday evenings, Jan. 15- Mar. 19, 2014Fundamentals of Construction ManagementPlease click here to register now Thursday evenings, Jan. 16- Mar. 20, 2014Construction Management EssentialsPlease click here to register now For a full list of upcoming TCIC courses/seminars/workshops/e-Learning courses or formore information on Gold Seal Certification, please visit www.tcic.ca. TCIC inquiries please contact: Faith ChenTCIC Coordinator, 416-847-9162 /[email protected].

Seminar Feature of the Month

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The Construction 101 course aims to breakdown the complexity ofthe Construction Industry by showing how various stakeholders -owners, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, manufacturers,suppliers and service providers fit into the Industry. Participants willengage in learning activities that will enable them to appreciate projectdelivery from concept to closeout.

For more information and for registration details please click here.

Register Today to Avoid Disappointment!

Proudly Supporting Members

Thank you to all of the new members who joined us for our September NewMembers Networking Workshop! TCA is very much about helpingmembers build connections with other ICI practitioners to help boost the growthand quality of the Construction Industry as a whole and we hope that you eachenjoyed a great day of networking! If you are interested in participating in our next New Members NetworkingWorkshop being held on Wednesday January 15, 2014 please contact NazakGhobadi at 416-499-4000 ext. 106 or email [email protected].

As always we want to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. If you haveany questions or comments contact us at: [email protected] or forinformation on the many benefits of a TCA membership, please contact: Polyanna Fok 416-499-4000 ext.115 [email protected] Nazak Ghobadi 416-499-4000 ext.106 [email protected] Andrew Guo 905-567-1077 [email protected] Kouznetsova 905-567-1077 [email protected]

Project Bid Opportunities

Project of the Month

TCA-13-1831St. Mary & St. Samuel Coptic Orthodox ChurchMarkham, Ontario Issued for tender by B+H Architects and Father John Sarkis, the St. Mary & St.Samuel Coptic Orthodox Church is a new 32,000 square foot single-storeychurch to be constructed at 9377 McCowan Road in Markham. Completion ofthe project will require the following types of work and more: concretefoundation/slab; structural steel; metal deck; masonry & stucco cladding;aluminum and glazing; interior finishes; mechanical, sprinklers, and electrical.The estimated project value is $5 million dollars.

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Electronic Plans Room Demos at TCA

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 diversity oftheir 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 Teddy Tse at 416-847-9157 or email [email protected].

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Take Advantage of GREAT savings on your everyday office supplies! TCA's partnershipwith Staples Advantage offers you up to 60% off! Contact us today for moreinformation.

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 substantial savings!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 in partneringwith our Advantage Club please contact Suzana Fernandes [email protected] or 416-847-9159.

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Outstanding Safety Performance Innovation Award Green Building Culture Award Donald P. Giffin, Sr. Construction Industry Achievement Award

Project Achievement Awards Sean McKenna Young Construction Executive Leadership Award Trade Contractor Award TCIC - Chancellors Award of Excellence