2008 02 TCN Page 01.indd - Toronto Construction Association
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2008 02 TCN Page 01.indd - Toronto Construction Association
T H E O F F I C I A L J O U R N A L O F T H E T O R O N T O C O N S T R U C T I O N A S S O C I AT I O N VOL. 25, NO. 1 FEBRUARY 2008 OXY EP SOLUTIONS SINCE 1965 1-888-457-8120 www.graffconcrete.com Another fabulous Construct Canada TCA Leadership Andrushko enjoys putting the ‘puzzle’ together every day C onstruct Canada 2007, the country’s premier trade show for building design and construction, attracted a record 23,461 visitors and 1,100 exhibitors from around the world to the South Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Nov. 28-30. Some of the features at the 19th annual exposition and conference included a very thought-provoking 5th annual International Architectural Roundtable and over 120 New & Green Products being showcased throughout the exhibit floor. The demonstration areas on building envelope and green building proved to be very successful and will continue to be a regular trade show event. With 446 speakers and 235 presentations, our seminar program proved again to be a tremendous success with some seminars being presented to “standing room only” audiences. Wide ranging seminar topics attracted individuals from all facets of the construction, property management and business communities. This year’s international participation included 324 foreign visitors and trade officers from around the world. An afternoon networking session provided Canadian architects, builders, contractors, engineers, manufactures and suppliers with an opportunity to meet and develop contacts with these foreign delegates. See CONSTRUCT, Pg. 3 Chain Link Panels www.thefencepeople.com Plywood Hoarding Covered Walkways (905)-450-0500 “WE FIX BAD CONCRETE” www.epoxysolutions.com Tel: (905) 455-1600 Starting as a design engineer, he found his niche on the project management side PATRICIA WILLIAMS N staff writer WILLIAM CONWAY/PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHY New TCA chair Greg Andrushko began his own firm after nearly 20 years working for major general contractors. ew Toronto Construction Association chair Greg Andrushko set his sights on a career on the construction side of the fence during a post-university stint as a design engineer at a Toronto consulting firm. “The biggest job I worked on was an automotive plant in Ingersoll,” recalled Andrushko, a professional engineer who has a master’s degree in structural engineering from the University of Toronto. “That turned out to be a huge turning point in my career. EllisDon was the general contractor. Watching them put it all together [the project] really piqued my interest in construction. “I realized that the designer is only one piece of the puzzle and that the general contractor is the guy who puts the pieces together. I liked the idea of putting the puzzle together.” Andrushko, now president of Andrushko Construction Services Ltd., which provides project management services to owners of commercial and industrial projects, parlayed that pivotal moment into a 20-year career in construction. He honed his skills as a project manager at PCL Constructors Canada Inc. before landing a position as manager of business development at Walter Construction (Canada) Ltd. and then vice-president, buildings at Alberici Constructors Ltd. Andrushko, a Gold Seal-certified project manager, decided to take the plunge and hang his own shingle in 2004. “It took a lot of planning, a lot of organizing and getting the right professionals behind me to ensure getting off on the right foot,” he recalled. Andrushko, who operates out of a home office in Burlington, hasn’t looked back. One of his current clients is the Art Gallery of Ontario. which is in the midst of an ambitious expansion project. He is one of three project managers retained directly by the AGO. His stable of clients includes major shopping centre developers — among them Trinity Development Group and The Landmark (Canada) Inc. Landmark is building an 800,000-squarefoot shopping centre in Markham. “I’m very conscious of avoiding over-committing and under-delivering,” Andrushko said. “Timing is critically important. I wouldn’t be able to handle projects the size of the AGO and Landmark concurrently if they were both at the same stage of construction.” See FIVE-YEAR, Pg.3 President’s Report 2 • Chairman’s Report 2 • CCA Report 3 • Geoff Kinney Sr. Award 4 • Family Skate 7 • Hockey Challenge 10-11 New Members 12-13 • CanaData Report 13 • TCA Advantage Club 14 • Upcoming Events 15 • Construction Institute 16 1-888-738-6606 www.bnecontractors.com AND CONSTRUCTION RECORD Polished Concrete Floors Floor Removals & Prep. Concrete Grinding Daily Commercial News Publications Mail Agreement 40064512 Page www.tcanetworks.com Toronto Construction News Head Office 500 Hood Road, 4th Floor, Markham, Ontario L3R 9Z3 Phone: (905) 752-5408 • Fax: (905) 752-5450 Toronto Construction News is published six times per year by Daily Commercial News, a division of Reed Construction Data. 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Box 795, Toronto, Ontario, M4P 0A1 Phone: 1-866-828-9884 • Fax: 1-866-828-9885 www.dailycommercialnews.com GENERAL INQUIRIES 1-800-465-6475 International Standard Serial Number ISSN 0712-5895 Publications Mail Agreement 40064512 Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to: 500 Hood Road, 4th Floor, Markham, Ontario L3R 9Z3 Right of publication in whole or in part of original construction and engineering items appearing in this paper is reserved. Daily Commercial News is not responsible for loss or damage to unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or drawings. Member, Canadian Business Press Indexed in Canadian Business Periodicals Index. GST Reg. #890798093RT001 r e p o rt Is victory the truest test? T he beauty of being TCA President is that I am not accountable to anyone…not counting, of course, our 2,200 member companies, their 250,000 employees, our Chairman, the Executive Committee and the more than thirty on our Board. Oh, and Evelyn! So who’s going to complain if I break with the tradition of dealing with serious industry issues in my President’s Report and talk instead about something of overwhelming personal importance. I am talking, of course, about the YCEC Hockey Challenge. For those of you who have no idea what I am talking about, perhaps it would be prudent to share a little background. First of all, YCEC stands for ‘Young Construction Executives’ Club’, a group of about 350 dynamic industry leaders who just happen to all be under 35 years old. So, the good news is that this group includes some of the industry’s true movers and shakers. They’re young, they’re intelligent and their future is bright. The bad news, in my view however, is that youth impairs one’s judgement. Case and point. On Saturday, January 19, YCEC challenged TCA’s ‘Cougar Squad’ to a hockey game. The ‘Cougar Squad’ is a group of wiley, veteran athletes (wiser and more experienced with age) and YCEC was under the misguided notion that victory would be a cakewalk. But guess what sports fans. The Cougars won! Now, I know you are all busy and most of you won’t have sufficient time to read on. No problem. I’ve about covered everything. For those of you with absolutely Patricia Williams, Staff Writer [email protected] Vince Versace, Staff Writer [email protected] TC News February 2008 nothing to do, I suppose in fairness I could provide a bit more information. Not that it makes a difference, but I could mention that YCEC won last year’s game 6-2. For the record, it was 2-2 after the two periods that counted. John G. Mollenhauer TCA President It wouldn’t be right to include the 4-0 blowout in the third. After all, we only had enough medication for two periods. Moreover, last year’s game was intended to be an exhibition. This year’s on the other hand, was designed to separate the men from the boys! Oops. Sorry Natalie. I meant the 14 men and 1 woman from the boys. Actually, kidding aside, the YCECCougars Challenge was a terrific hockey game according to the 125 who came to watch. Most were kids who attended the family skate an hour earlier and stayed on to watch their fathers cheat death by not only surviving 60 minutes of competitive hockey without their pacemakers against a team that was younger, faster, and ALMOST as good looking, but more importantly, Chairman’s they were there to actually witness a historic event. The slaughter of YCEC. For those of you who weren’t there, take a moment to check out the pictures on pages 10-11. You will appreciate the irony of our poor planning when you check out the trophies. The tiny insignificant “first place” trophy was intended for YCEC and that big beautiful three footer presented to YCEC was intended for the Cougars. Who would have thought that talent and merit would win out over luck like it did in 2007? In any event, I didn’t choose to discuss the YCEC Challenge in my President’s Report simply to gloat. On the contrary, what was most impressive about the hockey game wasn’t the hockey itself. It was the camaraderie, the teamwork and the mutual respect on both sides of the red line. In some ways, it’s too bad we can’t drop a puck every time we have an industry dispute, shake hands afterwards whatever the outcome and practice being as gracious in defeat as we are in victory. Food for thought! Are you buying any of this? Me neither. Victory is everything! Congratulations Cougars. Respectfully, John G. Mollenhauer, President and CEO r e p o rt Thank you for ‘answering the call’ and making 2007 a great success Looking back on my year as TCA’s 2007 Chairman, I am amazed at how time flew, yet how much was achieved by the terrific staff and member volunteers of the Toronto Construction Association. Heading into 2007, with a strong economy and a construction industry that was booming, I realized that people were busy and time was limited. With that, I asked in my first TC News Chairman’s Report that people get involved where they can because, “TCA is only as strong as its members.” Thank you. The call was answered. With the tireless efforts of the many committees, their members and the TCA staff, several initiatives set out in the Association’s Long Range Plan were achieved ahead of schedule. These include, taking the Electronic Plans Room national, the launch of the new Builders’ Digest, significant technological improvements at the TCA/MCA offices that will improve ser- Matt Stainton TCA Chair vices to our members and a new era in The Construction Institute of Canada. Beyond the new initiatives, we had terrific participation at our annual events as well. With a rainy forecast only the day before, Mother Nature once again worked with us and brought sunshine to our Members’ Day, where we celebrated the Association’s 140th birthday. The TCA golf tournament, in its new location, set record attendance, another successful membership drive with 50 volunteers and 148 new members, and who could forget the nearly 2,400 in attendance at the Christmas Lunch – another new record. One group that is close to my heart is the Young Construction Executives’ Club (YCEC), where I got my start at TCA. Ten years ago when I became involved, the YCEC had a core group of 20 to 30 active members. Today, under the guidance of its Chair, Joe Perry, the group boasts more than 350 members. Congratulations to Joe and all the YCEC members. Keep up the great work! As Chair, I became much more involved in The Construction Institute, now renamed The Construction Institute of Canada (TCIC). What an eye opener it was. I now have a true appreciation for all the hard work that has gone into the development of the Institute and how it is clearly on the road to success both locally and nationally. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the Institute’s Chancellor, Keith Gillam, who has been behind this initiative from day one and has been instrumental in pushing for the reciprocity agreement between the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the America Institute of Constructors (AIC). Please visit the new website at www.tcic.ca to see what’s new. In conclusion, it has been a fabulous year for me both personally and professionally and I would like to thank the TCA staff, my family, and you, the members, for making my year as TCA Chairman so memorable. Rest assured your Association is well positioned for 2008 with Greg Andrushko set to take the reigns as Chairman for the coming year. Thank you again. Matt Stainton Chairman of the Board, TCA PCL Constructors Canada Inc. TC News February 2008 www.tcanetworks.com Page 3 CCA REPORT The year ahead for your national association A s the clock struck midnight on New Years Day, and as people already started to let New Years’ resolutions go by the wayside, the Canadian Construction Association began to look forward to 2008 with a number of key priorities on its agenda. Although unexpected and unanticipated events will always require adjustment to CCA’s plans for the year, some of the top issues and initiatives of interest will include the following: Roll out of the new CCDC2: After many years of patience, the new version of CCDC2 is set to be unveiled in early 2008. Educational opportunities will be offered to better inform the industry on the impact of the revised changes to CCDC2. A focus on expanding trades training capacity: With a continuing concern over labour supply, CCA has witnessed a number of successes to help increase the supply of skilled labour, including new apprenticeship tax credits, immigration reforms, and general heightened awareness amongst Canadians. The next hurdle that CCA will look to tackle will be with regard to training capacity, particular in the college sector. For too long, the federal government’s education agenda has focused too much Michael Atkinson CCA President on the needs of university, and not enough on the needs of skills training, where jobs are currently highest in demand. CCA will work with partners in the college sector to prepare a package of measures for presentation to the federal government intended to increase the ability of the industry to train greater numbers of students. New versions of LEED to be rolled out: At its first national conference to be held in Toronto in June, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is set to unveil a major revision to the LEED rating system. This new version, tentatively called LEED Complete, will not just focus on a building’s environmental performance at the time of TCA’s 2008 Annual Golf Classic Thursday, May 22, 2008 For many years now, TCA’s Annual Golf Classic is one of the most successful and sought-after golf tournaments offered by any association. In fact, this is one of the reasons that TCA events are so successful – incredible networking opportunities with the “who’s who” of the construction industry in the Greater Toronto Area. TCA will once again hold this year’s golf tournament on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at The Club at Bond Head (north and south courses) and Copper Creek Golf Club. Bond Head’s South Course is a traditional Links style course with tall deep fescue and ragged edged bunkers that will test even the most seasoned player. The North Course is every bit as challenging but is more traditional in design, with dramatic elevation changes, lush bluegrass rough lined with trees. Copper Creek has emerged as one of the top facilities in the GTA, set amid the rolling hills and forests of the Humber River Valley. Visit these sites for more information and photos: The Club at Bond Head www.theclubatbondhead.com Copper Creek Golf Club www.coppercreek.ca If you haven’t had an opportunity to golf at these courses, now is your chance. TCA’s order form for golf will be on the street April 1, 2008. As is our policy we handle all applications on a first come/first served basis, however, you may request any of the courses offered. Once one course is full, we will then move all golfers over to the other courses. Each course will have its own registration desk and once golf is over, we will all dine together – all three courses will gather in Copper Creek’s dining room after golf. Remember April 1, 2008 is the date for registration. We expect to have well over 400 golfers in attendance again this year. See you out on the links. FORE!! Brian Endacott, Vanbots Construction Chairman - TCA Entertainment Committee construction, but throughout its lifecycle. It will require ongoing measure of a building’s sustainability footprint, and therefore ensure greater environmental benefit throughout a building’s lifecycle. CCA, with its Memorandum of Understanding with the CaGBC, will work to influence the rollout of LEED Complete, and communicate educational opportunities to in late 2007, with remaining agreements expected to be signed in early 2008. What this will mean for contractors is that tenders emanating from these new funds should be released in time for the 2008 construction season. Already, a number of provincial governments have released capital budgets for 2008-09, with a number of provinces announcing record levels of funding. Intervening in an expected federal election: If the political pundits are right, Canadians are expected to go to the polls again in 2008 in another federal election. Although some will question the need for yet another election, the fact remains that elections provide organizations like CCA with an excellent opportunity to present our views and policies on various issues to the various parties, campaigns, and individual candidates. CCA will use the opportunity to press candidates to stake positions on the construction industry’s key issues – infrastructure funding, labour policy, support for innovation, tax reform, and so forth. Revision of CCDC and CCA documents: Over the coming year, there will be a number of standard documents that will either be reviewed and revised, or possibly under development. For instance, CCDC14, the design-build stipulated price contract; CCDC 4, the unit price contract, and CCA 5 a and b, the Construction Management contract forms, will all be reviewed by the CCDC Committee. There will also be a number of new documents in production, including a new Subcontract guide, a new CCA sub sub contract form, and a Joint Venture Guide. Federal infrastructure programs to be implemented: With billions in new funding announced in the March 2007 federal budget for infrastructure, agreements with provincial governments began to be signed This is just a snapshot at the activities and priorities for CCA in 2008. However, CCA is your association. If ever you have issues of concern for the national construction industry, do not hesitate to contact us. Your input is valuable, and allows CCA to better respond to emerging issues. Construct returns Dec. 3-5 Continued from Pg. 1 Ontario Environment Minister John Gerretson, spoke at the CEO Power Breakfast, sponsored by Reed Construction Data. EnerWorks Inc. was the TIPTA winner, the Temple W. Harris Innovative Product & Technology Award. EnerWorks received the award at the TCA Christmas Luncheon, for the Solar Energy Unit (SEU). The EnerWorks Solar Energy Unit (SEU) is pre-engineered, compact, and easy to install. Most system elements required for an ST system are incorporated into the SEU. The pre-assembled SEU greatly simplifies engineering and contractor work. The SEU’s modular and highly integrated approach avoids HVAC engineers having to re-invent ST systems for each project. The SEU is available in six different sizes and can be WILLIAM CONWAY/PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHY Thousands walked the trade show floor at Construct. programmed flexibly to suit a wide variety of field conditions. The annual TIPTA prize package awarded was valued at over $14,000, and many qualified entries were received. Mark your calendars now for Construct Canada 2008, Dec. 3 – 5, 2008, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Be a part of another record making event! TCA is the Principal Sponsor for Construct Canada. Five-year plan is on course Continued from Pg. 1 As a project manager, Andrushko finds himself on site on a day-to-day basis with some of “the top-drawer” general contracting firms in the city — and TCA colleagues to boot. He has found his association contacts useful when it comes to getting job referrals. “They get to know me as a person, and what I’m doing professionally and put my name forward to prospective clients,” he said. “That helps me get a foot in the door. After that, it’s up to me to keep it there.” Andrushko, who succeeds PCL’s Matt Stainton as TCA chair, has sat on the association’s board of directors since 2003. The 2007 vice-chair, finance, Andrushko currently chairs the TCA’s long-range planning committee. The current five-year plan was drafted in late 2006 and is now being implemented. “We’re making good progress,” said Andrushko. “I don’t see any major shifts in direction.” He officially took office on Jan. 31 during TCA’s annual meeting. Page www.tcanetworks.com TC News February 2008 Geoff Kinney Sr. Industry Award Announcement - December 5, 2007 The Concrete Floor Contractors Association of Ontario is pleased to announce that Armando Silvestri has been selected as the recipient of the Geoff Kinney Sr. Industry Award for 2007. It is with great satisfaction that the concrete finishing industry presents this award to Sil, with sincere thanks for his efforts, over many years, to the concrete finishing industry of Ontario and Canada. Armando Silvestri began his career as a concrete finisher in the 1950’s upon his arrival to Canada. “Sil” became a business partner of the late Geoff Kinney Sr. at Duron Ontario Ltd. until his retirement, as President, in 1990. Since that time, Sil has consulted with a number of concrete finishing companies to construct Super Flat Floors across Ontario. The Geoff Kinney Sr. Award was established in 1985 in recognition of the volunteer contributions made to the concrete flooring industry by Geoff Kinney Sr. of Duron Ontario Ltd. Mr. Kinney not only made significant contribution within the concrete floor industry, but as well, spent much volunteer time towards the goals of local, provincial and national construction associations as well. Mr. Silvestri was a pioneer in flat floor construction. In 1976, while in his role as Vice President of Operations at Duron, Sil and his crew installed the World’s first “Fmin100” Super Flat Floor (receiving the first Gold Trowel Award from the FACE company for this work). The techniques he developed produced extremely flat (“Super Flat”) concrete floor surfaces which permitted the operation of automatic wire-guided lift trucks in a very narrow aisle, high rack configuration. These specialized techniques are still used around the World today. This award is presented annually to members of the Concrete Floor Contractors Association who exemplify the outstanding service and selfless dedication to the concrete flooring industry as made by Geoff Kinney Sr. Further information can be obtain at www.concretefloors.ca. Sil was honoured in 2003 with the “Sam Award”, in memory of the late Sam Face of the FACE Companies, for his innovative work in this specialized field. The Best Floors Start With Our Finish !TM The Concrete Floor Contractors Association of Ontario, PO Box 30051, RPO DUNDAS NEYAGAWA, Oakville, ON, L6H 7L8 Tel: (905) 582-9825 Fax: (416) 981-3913, E-mail: gkinney@ concretefloors.ca, Internet: concretefloors.ca TCA Members’ Day XIV – Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Product Display Opportunities Membership in the Toronto Construction Association can be a very valuable opportunity if each of our member companies initiates preferential treatment to other TCA members when buying or selling goods or services. TCA is offering members an opportunity to support one another at TCA’s 14th Annual Members’ Day, to be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. [LEADERSHIP] Get involved. Make a difference. • Inside table size is 18" wide and 5' long. • A select few outside spaces are available. • Demonstrations will run from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. NOTE: Space is available on a first come, first served basis. Those interested in booking space are asked to complete the form below and fax or e-mail via form below. Looking forward to seeing you on Members’ Day! Want to play a leading role? Choose the TCA committees that interest you and sign up today. Yes, I’m interested in participating on the following committees: (Please indicate 1, 2, 3,… in the order of preference) Construct Canada Trade Show (exhibitors only) Construction Career Development & Marketing Professional Development—The Construction Institute Accreditation—The Construction Institute Allied Professions & Owners Entertainment Environmental Green Building Government Relations Industry Practices Trade Contractors Manufacturer, Supply & Service Membership Recruitment & Retention Plans Room & EPR Users Young Construction Executives (under 35) Every effort will be made to accommodate your preferred choices. Some committees are task-oriented, while others provide a forum for information sharing and monitoring our activities and events. Name: Company: Phone: Fax: E-mail: We have a number of areas inside and outside the Construction Centre that are available for member companies that would like to demonstrate their products or services throughout the day: Please respond by March 31, 2008 to: Stacy Huang, Fax: 416-499-8752, E-Mail: [email protected] ________ My company is interested in obtaining display space INSIDE Construction Centre. ________ I require electricity for my inside display table. I will bring my own extension cord. ________ My company is interested in obtaining display space OUTSIDE Construction Centre. I will be displaying ________________ (insert item, i.e., machinery, vehicles, etc.) Name_______________________________________ Company_____________________________________ Thank you for participating. Please fax or email this form to: Evelyn Kilcullen Fax: 416-499-8752 Email: [email protected] Address______________________________________ City___________ Province_____ Postal Code________ Telephone Number______________________________ Fax Number___________________________________ E-Mail Address_ _______________________________ TC News February 2008 www.tcanetworks.com Page 2007 Architectural Woodwork Awards - Saturday, November 17, 2007 Ontario Chapter Ontario Chapter turers Association of Canada The Architectural Woodwork Manufac ctural Woodwork Awards banquet Ontario Chapter held the 2007 Archite Old Mill Inn. These awards are on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at The panies and design authority compagiven to member manufacturing com tural manufacture and design. nies that exhibit excellence in architec ners: We are pleased to announce the win Premium Specified $0-$100,000 Caisses Populaire Talon Millwork and Design Peter J. Lesdow Custom Specified $0-$100,000 Category: Sweet Rosie’s Project: D & H Custom Woodworking Ltd. tor: trac Millwork Con Hirschberg Design Group Designer: Premium Specified $100,001 & Up Category: der Lounges Air Canada International and Transbor Project: turing Inc. Millwork Contractor: Patella Manufac hitects and Engineers Arc ited Lim r Nor Architect: hitect Heekyung Duquette & Eric Majer, Arc Designer: Custom Specified $100,001 & Up Category: Toronto Raptors Dressing Room Project: rking Ltd. Millwork Contractor: DCL Woodwo Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects Architect: ject Guarantee Inspection Service Pro Category: ding Newmarket Medical Arts Buil Project: ion Furnishings Inc. Millwork Contractor: Second Generat Parkin Architects Limited Architect: Exceptional Service Award Category: Matthew Fleming, Biesse Canada Winner: Category: Project: Millwork Contractor: Architect: Page www.tcanetworks.com TC News February 2008 One benefit of a TCA membership – Marketing Opportunities TCA is currently 2200 corporate members strong.There are various ways that you can take advantage of our marketing opportunities - available to TCA members only. Classified listing - The 2008 Construction Book / TCA Membership Directory & Buyers Guide – The “Construction Book” is an indispensable reference to the construction industry and it is It is your tool to connect with other TCA members. It includes a complete TCA membership roster, key industry contacts and important decision-making information. We print 4500 copies of this Construction Book for distribution. Deadline for inclusion: April 1st, 2008 TV Screen Message Display – Member companies have the opportunity to heighten their corporate image by displaying their message at the Toronto or Mississauga offices TV screen for a fee. Please contact our president, John Mollenhauer, at ext.116; email: [email protected] for details. Internet listing and linkage – www.tcanetworks.com - With automatic publishing of the “Construction Book” on the internet (giving you free links to your website and email addresses), this membership directory & buyers guide becomes a low cost, high visibility marketing tool in profiling the products and services of our members’ businesses. Please contact David Froese at 416-499-4000 ext.105; email: [email protected] for more information. T H E O F F I C I A L J O U R N A L O F T H E T O R O N T O C O N S T R U C T I O N A S S O C I AT I O N VOL. 24, NO. 6 DECEMBER 2007 1-888-457-8120 www.graffconcrete.com SINCE 1965 Chain Link Panels www.thefencepeople.com Plywood Hoarding Covered Walkways (905)-450-0500 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all, from all of us at TCA Workplace Safety WSIB gets ‘graphic’ with ads VINCE VERSACE I daily commercial news TCA Holiday Hours From right to left (back row): John Mollenhauer, Roxanne Drisdelle, Mary Thorburn, Mary McBride, Kim McKinney and David Froese. From right to left (front row): Abdul Johnathan Hoosen, Gail Mason, Barbara Byron, Sharon Hansen, Stacy Huang, Evelyn Kilcullen, Barbara Mirsky, Gloris Adolphus, Polyanna Fok, Edwin Zeng and Henry Huynh. Greetings also from Lenore Villeneuve and Jennifer Gregson and from the Mississauga office, Casange Cuffe and Kristina Kouznetsova. The Christmas hours for the TCA are as follows: Fri. Dec. 21 Open Mon. Dec. 24 Closed at 1:00pm Tues. Dec. 25 Closed Wed. Dec. 26 Closed Thurs. Dec. 27 Open Fri. Dec. 28 Open Mon. Jan. 1 Closed at 1:00pm Tues. Jan. 2 Closed Wed. Jan. 3 Regular hours Contract Law New CCDC 2 document approved PATRICIA WILLIAMS A daily commercial news n updated version of the construction industry’s flagship standard contract document, Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) 2, is expected to hit the street by early next year. Last published in 1994, the document is the standard stipulated price contract between an owner and prime contractor. It was updated by volunteers from CCDC’s constituent organizations; the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), the Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada, the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and Construction Specifications Canada. CCDC chair Walter Strachan, a principal in CBCL Ltd. Consulting Engineers of Halifax, said the revisions were required to keep pace with change in the industry. The new version incorporates changes related to insurance requirements, indemnification, waiver of claims, warranties and payment. There are also new provisions related to mould. “Contracts are a moving target,” said Strachan, who has sat on the committee for a decade as a representative of Construction Specifications Canada and took “The question is whether that issue can be considered for the next edition or is it critical for this edition.” Walter Strachan, CCDC Chair over as chair in September. The document, which will number more than 30 pages, has been endorsed by all four constitutent associations. “There were a lot of expectations in the industry that the document was coming out, and not just from the contractors’ perspective,” said CCA president Michael Atkinson. “I think this is a better document for owners as well.” See REACHING, Pg. 3 f the road to workplace fatality and injury prevention means turning a few stomachs, the WSIB is willing to steer in that direction, its chairman says. “We hoped our graphic public awareness campaign last year would shock people into action to decrease the staggering number of workplace fatalities,” says Steve Mahoney, Workplace Safety Insurance Board chairman. “This is not happening quickly enough, so this year we are raising the bar even higher with ads that will strike an emotional chord with the people of Ontario.” This year’s awareness campaign theme is “There Really are No Accidents.” Mahoney says WSIB wanted to “raise the bar” in this year’s campaign because employers and employees all need to understand that workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities are 100 per cent preventable. There were 101 workplace fatalities last year and 73 so far this year as of the end of October. “Prevention is everyone’s business,” Mahoney said. “I did not apologize for our ads last year and I certainly won’t this year.” The campaign’s multimedia strategy includes television and radio commercials, print, transit and outdoor ads, internet advertising and a website- www. prevent-it.ca. The print and television ads will run in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin and Punjabi. See WSIB, Pg. 2 Executive VP’s Report 2 • CCA Report 4 • CanaData Report 5 • YCEC 6 • TIPTA Award 7 Membership Campaign 8 • New Members 12 • TCA Advantage Club 14 • Upcoming Events 15 • Construction Institute 16 ! AND CONSTRUCTION RECORD Daily Commercial News Publications Mail Agreement 40064512 Newspaper Advertising - Toronto Construction News – As a member of TCA, you will receive Toronto Construction News, a bi-monthly newspaper dedicated to keeping members informed on construction issues. By using TC News as an advertising vehicle, you are able to reach new customers and reinforce your company’s services with your existing customer base. Distribution of this newspaper includes all TCA members, architects and consulting engineers in the metro Toronto areas. Direct Mail Service – TCA will send your message to the “decision makers” in the construction industry as an insert in the “Toronto Construction News”. For more information on advertising or putting an insert in the newspaper – TC News, please contact Robert Elias of our publisher’s office (Reed Construction Data) at (905) 752-5526; email: [email protected] Event Sponsorship – Make full use of the networking (paid or free events) opportunities available through your TCA membership. Sponsor TCA events like Ski Day, Golf Tournament, Industry Dance etc. etc. … and get your name out to our members. To enquire about opportunities, please contact Mary Thorburn at 416-499-4000 ext.114; email: [email protected] for upcoming events. Magazine Advertising – Builders Digest – The quarterly magazine is delivered to all TCA members, architects and consulting engineers. For more information on advertising in the magazine, please contact Robert Thompson (Mediaedge Publishing Inc.) at (416) 512-8166; email: [email protected] Business Card Promotion – Members’ Wall of Fame – TCA’s “Wall of Fame” offers members the opportunity to place a blown-up version of their business card right out in front of scores of potential buyers and key decision makers of construction services – TCA members, visitors and course/seminar attendees. Increase your company’s visibility; sell your products and services. Please contact Edwin Zeng at 416-499-4000 ext.106; email: [email protected] for more information. Open House – Members Day 2008, May 14 – The TCA Construction Center is open every working day to our members and visitors. To help members in promoting their business on a smaller scale, we organize a “Members Day” event every May. It is a free table-top display opportunity (first-come-first-serve basis) for members to profile their products/services inside or outside the building of the Construction Center. There will also be free seminars, demonstrations and presentations going on throughout the day. Reservations can only be taken after February 1st, please look for the announcement in this newspaper or for our fax/email bulletins. Trade Show/Conference – Construct Canada 2008, Dec. 3, 4 & 5 – Annually, this trade show offers members an opportunity to showcase their products and services, as well as meet and interact with the industry leaders. This unique forum/conference is also a showplace for latest technologies and innovations in the construction industry. Please contact Frank Scalisi of the show management office (York Communications) at 416-5121215, ext. 232 ; email: [email protected] for more information. TCA’s Speakers’ Bureau – If you are knowledgeable about your specific sector in the construction industry, this is your opportunity to get your name, your company and your expertise out in front of an audience of public/high school groups, college/university students, professional/community organizations and colleagues. Get involved and get your company name and message out to the crowd. For more information, please visit our website at www.tcanetworks.com and register on line. TC News February 2008 www.tcanetworks.com YCEC Family Skate Day Saturday January 19, 2008 Photos by VINCE VERSACE Daily Commercial News Page 7 Page 8 www.tcanetworks.com TC News February 2008 attracts over 2350 guests T CA’s Annual Christmas Luncheon attracted over 2350 – a record attendance –and a grand head table of the Association’s Board of Directors, Past Presidents and distinguished industry leaders. The luncheon was the finale to the annual Construct Canada trade show. This year’s MC was James Cunningham, one of North America’s fastest rising comedy stars. Thanks are extended to Travelers Guarantee Insurance Company as the luncheon wine sponsor. During the luncheon, attendees viewed a PowerPoint presentation on TCA’s year in review. The 2007 TIPTA (Temple W. Harris Innovative Product/Technology Award) Award Winner is EnerWorks Inc. The decision of the judges recognizes EnerWorks Inc. as being able to integrate most passive solar thermal components into one single pre-engineered solar energy unit for heating water. The pre-assembled SEU greatly simplifies engineering and contractor work. Its modular and highly integrated approach avoids HVAC engineers having to re-invest ST systems for each project. The SEU is available in six different sizes and can be programmed flexibly to suit a wide variety of field conditions. In addition to the obvious industry recognition, the TIPTA Award includes some $14,000 in promotional value. This year’s luncheon will be held on Friday, December 5, 2008 – hope you are able to join us. Photos by William Conway/Progress Photography Piper leads in the Head Table John Garbin, Hazel McCallion, David George, Chairman of Construct Canada, Craig Lesurf and Katharine Uglow TCA Directors Ian Steer, Brian Foote and President John Mollenhauer Chairman Matt Stainton, Hazel McCallion and Chris Fillingham Kim McKinney is surrounded by some “special ladies” TCA Directors Bob Hopkins, Chris Fillingham, Greg Dolenc, Dave Kueneman and Mike Kern TC News February 2008 James Cunningham, MC www.tcanetworks.com John Mollenhauer, TCA President Page Matt Stainton, Chairman Greg Andrushko, Vice Chair Finance, says Grace Entertainment and Education Chairmen Brian Endacott and Craig Lesurf Craig Lesurf and David George, Chairman of Construct Canada Lars Sjoberg, Chief Operating Officer of EnerWorks Inc., accepts the TIPTA Award from Matt Stainton TIPTA Winners’ Table – EnerWorks Inc. and Judges Lunch guests sharing stories Fabio Casula (CIOB), Hazel McCallion and Keith Gillam James Cunningham, Piper and Chairman Matt Stainton Page 10 www.tcanetworks.com TC News February 2008 Ice Hockey Challenge — YCEC Cubs vs. TCA Cougars Photos by VINCE VERSACE Daily Commercial News TC News February 2008 www.tcanetworks.com Saturday, January 19, 2008 - Powerade Centre, Brampton Page 11 Page 12 www.tcanetworks.com TC News February 2008 TCA Welcomes New Members 180 University Management Inc. Mr. Keith Stott 1067 West Cordova St., Ste. 501 Vancouver, BC V6C 1C7 Tel: 416-599-3664 Fax: 416-599-5333 Web Site: www.westbankcorp.com Email: [email protected] General Contractor for Living Shangri-La Toronto Acklands-Grainger Inc. Mr. Ali Pezeshki 90 West Beaver Creek Rd. Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1E7 Tel: 905-731-5516 Fax: 905-731-4640 Web Site: www.acklandsgrainger.com Email: [email protected] Distributor: industrial & safety supplies ADS / Hancor Ms. Tracey Eccleston 7295B Mason Rd. Cambridge, ON N3C 2V4 Tel: 519-780-0639 Fax: 519-780-5306 Web Site: www.hancor.com Email: [email protected] Polyethylene Drainage Systems American Construction & Excavating Ltd. Mr. Kudret Buyukozer 13878 Woodbine Ave., R.R.#1 Gormley, ON L0H 1G0 Tel: 905-727-9299 Fax: 905-727-9581 Excavation Armour Heights Developments Mr. Frank Mazzotta 2290 Major MacKenzie Dr. Maple, ON L6A 0C4 Tel: 905-303-7800 Fax: 905-303-3136 Web Site: www.armourhd.com Email: [email protected] Developer Avertex Utility Solutions Inc. Mr. Bob McKee 19 Commerce Rd. Orangeville, ON L9W 3X5 Tel: 519-942-3030 Fax: 519-942-2383 Web Site: www.avertex.ca Email: [email protected] Lying of Underground Cable Axa Electric Mr. Cornel Barbu 27 Casebridge Crt. Toronto, ON M1B 4Y4 Tel: 416-916-2583 Fax: 416-916-2585 Web Site: www.axaelectric.com Email: [email protected] Electrical contracting - commercial/industrial/ residential Buena Vista Contracting Ltd. Ms. Nancy Montgomery 346 Millway Ave., Unit 1 Vaughan, ON L4K 3W1 Tel: 905-652-0440 Fax: 905-652-0444 Web Site: www.buenavistadevcorp.com Email: [email protected] General contractor Caradoc Green Roofs Ltd. Mr. Kees Govers 24640 Melbourne Rd. Strathroy, ON N7G 3H5 Tel: 519-245-4039 Fax: 519-245-1269 Web Site: www.caradocgreenroofs.ca Email: [email protected] Green Roofs Centa Construction Limited Ms. Bruna Abatecola 610 Bowes Rd., Unit 1 Concord, ON L4K 4A4 Tel: 905-738-1070 Fax: 905-738-9253 Web Site: www.centa.ca Email: [email protected] Tile Contractor Central Welding & Iron Works Mr. Stefan Thomsen 1811 Seymour St. North Bay, ON P1B 8G4 Tel: 705-474-0350 Fax: 705-474-5433 Web Site: www.central-welding.com Email: [email protected] Structural Steel fabriaction Classic Demolition Mr. Wes Kuras 4444 Eastgate Pkwy, Unit 19 Mississauga, ON L4W 4T6 Tel: 905-212-1077 Fax: 905-212-1088 Email: [email protected] Demolition Commerce Electric Co. Ltd. Mr. John Pelaccia 1001 Meyerside Dr., Unit 6 Mississauga, ON L5T 1J6 Tel: 905-670-1300 Fax: 905-670-1373 Electrical contractor Crawford Chondon & Partners LLP Mr. Jason Rider 2 County Court Blvd., Ste. 430 Brampton, ON L6W 3W8 Tel: 905-874-9343 Fax: 905-874-1384 Web Site: ccpartners.ca Email: [email protected] Lawyer Current Technologies Ltd. Mr. Don Frederickson 83 Galaxy Blvd., Unit 18 Toronto, ON M9W 5X6 Tel: 416-240-7691 Fax: 416-240-1958 Web Site: www.currenttechnologies.ca Email: [email protected] Electrical contracting Davis Controls Ltd. Mr. Stephen Kalau 2200 Bristol Circle Oakville, ON L6H 5R3 Tel: 905-829-2000 Fax: 905-829-2630 Web Site: www.daviscontrols.com Email: [email protected] Industrial Controls - Danfoss Drives Woodbridge, ON L4L 8A4 Tel: 905-850-9910 Fax: 905-851-6291 Web Site: www.enviroconabatements.com Email: [email protected] Asbestos Abatement/Interior Demolition Everstrong Construction Ltd. Mr. George Simeonoff PO Box 758, 1995 Weston Rd. Toronto, ON M9N 3W9 Tel: 647-893-9420 Fax: 416-503-3246 Email: [email protected] General Contractor Formmasters Inc. Mr. Leonid Borisov 20 Shallmar Blvd., Unit 816 Toronto, ON M5N 1J5 Tel: 416-566-3271 Fax: 416-789-2443 Email: [email protected] Concrete Formwork, Concrete Forming Contractor Geoff Kinney Mr. Geoff Kinney Jr. 478 Dundas St. W., PO Box 30051 Oakville, ON L6H 7L8 Tel: (905) 582-9825 Fax: (416) 981-3913 Email: [email protected] Consultant Giridon Contracting Ltd. Mr. Danny Girimonte PO Box 1607 Bradford, ON L3Z 2B8 Tel: 905-775-1641 Fax: 905-775-2676 Email: [email protected] Excavation, Landscaping, Backfilling Grant Thornton LLP Mr. Bo Mocherniak PO Box 55, 200 Bay St., 19th Fl. Toronto, ON M5J 2P9 Tel: 416-360-3050 Fax: 416-360-4949 Email: [email protected] Accountants High Class Contracting Inc. Mr. Bekir Ozdemir 17 Neilson Dr. Etobicoke, ON M9C 1V3 Tel: 416-626-6355 Fax: 416-626-6351 Email: [email protected] EIFS, stucco, and Plastering Durox Floor Accessories PS Inc. Mr. Mike Posavad 255 Steeprock Dr. Toronto, ON M3J 2Z5 Tel: 416-630-4883 Fax: 416-630-4941 Web Site: www.durox.ca Email: [email protected] Distributor of Flooring Products Hines Company Mr. David J. Wick 2800 Post Oak Rd. Houston, TX 77056-6118 USA Tel: 713-966-7613 Fax: 713-621-8000 Web Site: www.hines.com Email: [email protected] Developer EnerWorks Inc. Mr. Graham M. Smith 252 Hamilton Cres. Dorchester, ON N0L 1G0 Tel: 519-268-6500 Fax: 519-268-6502 Web Site: www.enerworks.com Email: [email protected] Manufacturer of Solar Thermal Systems Huinink Construction Mr. Henry Huinink 132 Market St. Hamilton, ON L8R 1N8 Tel: 905-308-9327 Fax: 905-308-8472 Web Site: www.huininkconstruction.com Email: [email protected] Coatings, crack, injection, concrete rehabilitation, sandblasting Enscon Ltd. Mr. Seyed Fathi 10 Northtown Way, Unit 2509 Toronto, ON M2N 7L4 Tel: 416-254-6227 Web Site: www.enscon.ca Email: [email protected] Design build contractor, general contractor Envirocon Abatements Ltd. Mr. William Pranger 17-271 Jevlan Dr. Inter-All Ltd. Mr. Johnny Farro 2 Zantella Crt. Maple, ON L6A 1Z7 Tel: 905-303-4229 Fax: 905-303-4228 Email: [email protected] Renovations, Restoration, New Construction Iron Dukes Inc. Mr. Jack Wendolowski 334 Rutherford Rd. S., Unit 3 Brampton, ON L6W 3P5 Tel: 905-450-5667 Fax: 905-450-7961 Web Site: www.irondukes.com Email: [email protected] Fabricator of Miscellaneous Metals,Installer of Gates/Fences/Railings Ivanco Construction Ltd. Mr. Ivica (Rico) Dejanovic 81 Carpendale Cres. Ajax, ON L1Z 2B3 Tel: 647-838-7653 Fax: 905-239-0471 Email: [email protected] Drywall, acoustics and general contractor J.P. Gallagher Plastering Company Mr. John Gallagher 54 Cork Ave. Toronto, ON M6B 2X8 Tel: 416-782-9768 Fax: 416-782-1063 Drywall, Acoutic Tile and Plastering KPMG Mr. Wing Man Lau 4100 Yonge St., Ste 200 Toronto, ON M2P 2H3 Tel: 416-228-7222 Fax: 416-228-7123 Web Site: www.kpmg.ca/en/services/tax/tnf/ taxnewsflashcanada.html Email: [email protected] Auditors Lafarge A&C Aggregates Mr. Paul MacEwen 14204 Durham Rd. 30 Stouffville, ON L4A 7X4 Tel: 416-990-6526 Fax: 905-640-0277 Web Site: www.lafarge-na.com Email: [email protected] Aggregate Supplier Leviton Canada Mrs. Breda Potter 165 Hymus Blvd. Point-Claire, QC H9R 1E9 Tel: 800-461-2002 Fax: 800-563-1853 Web Site: www.leviton.com Email: [email protected] Electronic and electrical services Life Construction Inc. Mr. Ali Mesgarzadeh 330 Hwy 7 E., PH 5 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P8 Tel: 905-882-2552 Fax: 905-882-2553 Web Site: www.timesgroupcorp.com Email: [email protected] Construction Manager & General Contractor Mac Tech Systems Inc. Mr. Alec McColl 1016 Sutton Dr. Unit C10 Burlington, ON L7L 6B8 Tel: 905-632-2235 Fax: 905-632-4620 Web Site: www.mactechsystems.ca Email: [email protected] Supply & Install Automatic Doors & Card Reader Systems Mason’s Masonry Supply Limited Mr. Andrew Mason 6291 Netherhart Rd. Mississauga, ON L5T 1A2 Tel: 905-670-1233 Fax: 905-670-8571 Web Site: www.masonsmasonry.com Email: [email protected] Masonry supply & stone cutting Matassa Incorporated Mr. Frank Matassa 5335 Walker Rd. Old Castle, ON NOR 1LO Tel: 519-737-1506 Fax: 519-737-1509 TC News February 2008 www.tcanetworks.com Page 13 TCA Welcomes New Members Roussel Eavestrough Mr. Jason Roussel 795 Middlefield Rd., Unit 3 Toronto, ON M1V 2T9 $s 000,000s Toronto Engineering Portlands Energy Centre, 470 Unwin Avenue Portlands Energy Centre and Ontario Power Generation Inc. * $130 Toronto Residential 100 Yorkville at Bellair (17 storeys; 102 units), 100 Yorkville Avenue, Invar Building Corp. 270 $90 Toronto Residential London on the Esplanade (33 storeys; 500 units), 40 The Esplanade, Cityzen Development Group 553 $64 Toronto Residential West Harbour City, Phase 2 (27 storeys; 450 units), 32 Grand Magazine Street, Plazacorp Properties Ltd. 522 $60 Toronto Institutional North Toronto Collegiate Institute (1,200 students), 17 Broadway Avenue, Toronto District School Board 160 $40 1,505 $384 Totals: * A square footage measure does not apply for alteration and engineering work. DECEMBER AUGUST 2005 2007YEAR-TO-DATE YEAR-TO-DATEFIGURES FIGURESON ON CONSTRUCTION STARTS — CMA TORONTO* Type of Construction Jan.-Dec. 2007 Jan.-Dec. 2006 % Change Residential: $ Millions Millions of Sq. Ft. $5,195.6 49.138 $3,442.0 37.755 51% 30% Commercial: $ Millions Millions of Sq. Ft. $2,677.0 14.847 $839.6 5.773 219% 157% Institutional: $ Millions Millions of Sq. Ft. $962.3 4.209 $705.4 3.051 36% 38% Industrial: $ Millions Millions of Sq. Ft. $97.6 0.683 $35.4 0.383 176% 78% $1,487.1 $1,261.5 18% $10,419.6 68.877 $6,283.9 46.962 66% 47% Engineering: $ Millions (no sq. ft. for engineering) Totals: $ Millions Millions of Sq. Ft. *Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) Toronto includes Ajax/Pickering in the east, Bradford/Lake Simcoe to the north and Caledon/Milton/ Oakville in the west. Square footage is relatively constant-valued versus current dollar figures. TORONTO CONSTRUCTION STARTS – MOVING 12-MONTH TOTALS $4.5 ICI Work Engineering 6 $3.0 $1.5 D N S O J A J A M F M D 07-J N S O J A J A M F M D N $0.0 06-J Tucker Hi-Rise Construction Inc. Mr. Carl Ribau 3755 Victoria Park Ave. Toronto, ON M1W 3Z4 Tel: 416-441-2730 Fax: 416-441-0142 Web Site: www.tuckerhirise.com Sq. Ft. 000s Description S Reliance Commercial Solutions Mr. John Sapateiro 539A Collier MacMIllan Dr. Cambridge, ON N1R 7R3 Tel: 519-635-8814 Fax: 416-756-5315 Web Site: www.reliancecommercialsolutions.com Email: jsapateiro@reliancecommercial solutions.com Supply & Rental of Heaters & Boilers Tradeworks Interiors Canada Corp. Mr. Nick Soldatos 70 Milner Ave. Unit 1 Toronto, ON M1S 3P8 Tel: 416-292-7100 Fax: 416-292-6239 Web Site: www.tradeworks.com Email: [email protected] General Contractor, Complete Interior Renovations, Flooring etc Type of Construction O Precinct Properties Branch, Legislative Assembly of Ontario Mr. Brian Brethour 99 Wellesley St., W. Rm. 2540, Whitney Block Toronto, ON M7A 1A2 Tel: 416-325-3599 Fax: 416-325-3593 Web Site: www.ontla.on.ca Email: [email protected] Federal Government Branch TRACE Mr. Ken Riberdy 825 Denison St. Unit 11 Markham, ON L3R 5E3 Tel: 905-415-0300 Fax: 905-415-0422 Web Site: www.trace-electric.com Email: [email protected] Fire alarm - Sprinkler - Electrical Region J Pave-Al Limited Mr. Frank Condello 6205 Airport Rd., Ste. 401 Mississauga, ON L4V 1E1 Tel: 905-256-2500 Fax: 905-256-5095 Paving & Road Building Toronto Shower Door Inc. Mr. Aaron Marchildon 438 King St. W., Ste.202 Toronto, ON M5V 3T9 Tel: 416-924-7694 Fax: 416-924-7696 Web Site: www.torontoshowerdoor.com Email: [email protected] Supply & Install custom glass showers & other glass products These are five of the largest projects recently started in the Toronto area, according to CanaData. A Para-Management Consulting Inc. Mr. Jefferson Pascal 50 Winterfold Dr. Brampton, ON L6V 3T2 Tel: 905-463-1711 Fax: 905-463-1723 Web Site: www.para-management.com Email: [email protected] Consulting,Planning,Project Cost Control ThyssenKrupp Safway Inc. Mr. Mark Tisdall 1252 Osprey Dr. Ancaster, ON L9G 4V5 Tel: 1-866-842-4424 Fax: 905-304-6367 Web Site: www.safway.com Email: [email protected] Scaffold Rental & Contractor “TOP FIVE” FOR NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2007 J Opresnik Engineering Consultants Inc. Mr. Mark Opresnik 69 Lesmill Rd. Toronto, ON M3B 2T8 Tel: 416-449-6324 Fax: 416-449-6929 Consulting Engineer The Morgan Group Mr. Brian Morgan 7181 Woodbine Ave., Ste.231 Markham, ON L3R 1A3 Tel: 905-477-9332 Fax: 905-470-9513 Web Site: www.themorgangroup.ca Email: [email protected] Manufacturer Representative for plumbing fixtures CANADATA REPORT A Ontario Shake N’ Tile Inc. Mr. Jeremy Burns 3200 Ridgeway Dr, Unit 11 Mississauga, ON L5L 5Y6 Tel: 905-568-2300 Fax: 905-828-3445 Web Site: www.roofontario.com Email: [email protected] Metal Roofing - Distributor & Retailer The Crack Doctor Corporation Mr. Michael Theriault 10 Pacer Crt. Brampton, ON L6Y 1X4 Tel: 905-450-2389 Fax: 905-450-7365 Web Site: www.thecrackdoctor.ca Email: [email protected] Waterproofing contractor M Oak Site Preparation Inc. Mr. Jaime Douglass 12519 Woodbine Ave. Gormley, ON L0H 1G0 Tel: 905-888-1764 Fax: 905-888-9039 Web Site: www.jenkinssoil.com Email: [email protected] Site services, remediation and excavation Tessier Design Corp. Ms. Eileen Tessier 18 Loggers Trail Newmarket, ON L3Y 4W1 Tel: 416-783-4490 Fax: 416-783-4490 Email: [email protected] Design Consultants WorldHR & International Employment Agents Mr. James Winchester 208 Adelaide St,. W. Toronto, ON M5H 1W7 Tel: 416-847-6891 Fax: 416-861-1215 Web Site: www.worldhr.com Email: [email protected] Lawyer/Immigration-Labour Recruiters F Rubber Flooring Ms. Christine Mousseau 55 Livingstone Dr. Dundas, ON L9H 7S4 Tel: 905-580-7274 Fax: 905-627-0992 Web Site: www.norarubber.com Email: [email protected] Rubber flooring Vishade Inc. Mr. Ovid Herbert 15 Romina Dr. Concord, ON L4K 4Z9 Tel: 905-660-5320 Fax: 905-660-5315 Web Site: www.vishade.com Email: [email protected] Millwork & Custom Woodwork M Nora® S&J Kay Teem Drywall Inc. Mr. Anthony Weekes 93 Giordano Way Maple, ON L6A OP7 Tel: 416-897-5748 Fax: 905-303-7509 Email: [email protected] Drywall Contractor United Concrete Forming Inc. Mr. Fabio Fantini 4625 Crosscreek Crt. Mississauga, ON L5V 1G5 Tel: 416-409-5171 Fax: 905-853-8718 Concrete Forming Contractor Vortens Fixtures Mrs. Lisa Kloosterman 25 Lakeshore blvd. Ennismore, ON K0L 1T0 Tel: 705-292-9901 Fax: 705-292-0858 Web Site: www.vortens.com Email: [email protected] Manufacturer of sanitaryware Email: [email protected] General Contractor 05-J NCT Carpentry Ltd. Mr. Neil Wood 29 Merritt Rd,. PO Box 1008 Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 Tel: 905-892-7903 Fax: 905-892-1826 Email: [email protected] Miscellaneous Woodwork Tel: 416-438-4344 Fax: 416-438-0303 Web Site: www.rousseleavestrough.com Email: [email protected] Distributor of exterior finishes Current $ Billions Web Site: www.matassainc.com Email: [email protected] General Contractor Year and Month ICI = Industrial + Commercial + Institutional. Data source and charts: Reed Construction Data – CanaData. ©2008 CanaData®. CanaData is a statistics-gathering and forecasting agency for the construction industry and is a product line of Reed Construction Data. Tel: 1-800-465-6475 • Fax: 1-800-396-9413. Page 14 www.tcanetworks.com TC News February 2008 TCA Advantage Club Marketplace Discount Programs • Contractors Package Available • www.jdsmithinsurance.com Call and speak with a Commercial Insurance Specialist TODAY! J.D. Smith Insurance Brokers Ph. 905-764-7868 or 1-800-917-7283 CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS! Call Today! Phone: (905) 752-5521 An Eve Evening in Camelot Saturday, February 2, 2008 The Old Mill Inn, Toronto Can’t find your company’s name in the classified pages? To enquire about being included in the 2008-9 Construction Book: Thanks to all our members wh who purchased tickets and to those who sponsored the event. Contact David Froese, dfroese@ tcanetworks.com, 416-499-4000 ext. 105 Platinum Sponsor BASF Construction Chemicals Comstock Canada Ltd. EllisDon Corporation PCL Constructors Canada Inc. Priestly Demolition Inc. Salandria Ltd. Stantec Consulting Limited Tonbridge Environmental Ltd. Travelers Guarantee Company of Canada Vanbots Construction Corporation Gold Sponsor Deadline for submissions: April 1, 2008 Please note that TCA has a new phone system and all staff extension numbers have been changed. TCA Annual Report and Meeting Minutes Now Available Clarke Henning LLP Reed Construction Data If you wish to receive a copy of the documents listed below, please complete and return form to: Silver Sponsor Stacy Huang, Toronto Construction Association Fax: 416-499-8752, E-mail: [email protected] Eastern Construction Company Limited Thompson Roach & Hughes (TRH Group) Bronze Sponsor Alliance Creative Marketing Construct Canada General Contractors’ Section of TCA Tri-Krete Limited Vipond Inc. Name:_____________________________________ Company: _________________________________ Address: __________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ Fax: ______________________________________ Please send: ___ 2007 TCA Annual Report ___ Minutes of January 31, 2008 TCA Annual Meeting Bell Mobility – $22.50/month, billing can be up to per second. Includes 200 minutes free. Unlimited evenings & weekends or unlimited local (for 6 months) … and many more features. CAA Canadian Automobile Association – e.g. $59.20* (Basic) rate – 25% off regular rate. Emergency road service for second-hand cars. Gas refill at Sunoco contributes to CAA membership for next year. Choice Hotels Canada – 15-20%* off regular rates. Accommodations or hotels. Daily Commercial News – 40% off regular rates. Construction news every working day plus project information from “contemplating” to “constructing”. Great Wolf Lodge – over 40% off for family entertainment in Niagara Falls. Imagewear/Mark’s Work – 10% off regular priced program items. Valid at any Canadian store. HKMB International Insurance Brokers – TCA Benefits PlusTM* Group health insurance program for companies with 5 or more employees Marlies – Single game tickets - enjoy a game from our premium end zones, center ice sides or platinum sections at a discounted price! Groups Welcome! Luxury Suites – starting as low as $ 593.07- can accommodate 12, 18, 24 and 30 people- pricing includes food & beverages! Ontario Place – over 25% off for family entertainment. Paramount Canada’s Wonderland – over 35% off for family entertainment. Park ‘N Fly – 25%* off. Airport parking. Petro-Canada – 2.4¢* off/litre of gas, minimum consumption of 300 litres/month only per company. Gasoline discount and control services. Samko/Miko Warehouse – 35-75%* off toys/giftware. (Seasonal) Telus/Fox Wireless – Preferred Customer* rate. PCS/Mike BlackBerry (combined cell phone/pager/2-way radio)/Web Services. Thrifty Car Rental – Guaranteed lowest* rate. Auto/Truck/ Van rental. Toronto Raptors – Discounted rate. Sports entertainment at Air Canada Center. Willis Canada – e.g. save an additional 10%* on your home and 5%* for combined insuring. Home & auto insurance. Please visit our website www.tcanetworks.com and check under “Benefits & Services,” “Financial Savings,” and “Discounts” to view our full list of programs; as well to obtain our corporate numbers for your savings. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES TCA 26th Annual Ski Day Take advantage of the member services offered by TCA. These are just a few of the Benefits of TCA Membership Friday, February 22, 2008 Marketing Opportunities Classified Listing in Buyers Guide Web classified listing and linkage “TC News” Newspaper Advertising “Builders Digest” Magazine Ad “Construct Canada” Trade Show Direct Mailing in “TC News” Corporate Sponsorship Wall of Fame Speakers Bureau Job (Project) Opportunities Plans Rooms and Projects List Electronic Plans Room Networking Opportunities Young Construction Executives Club – free seminars, inexpensive events Social Events Committee Participation PAL – Political Action Lobby Financial Savings ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution Document & Publication Purchases TCA Group Medical Insurance TCA Discount Programs Meeting Room Facilities Affidavit Service Professional Development Opportunities The “Construction Institute” - educational courses - topical seminars - leadership development Education Web site – www.tcaconnect.com - job profiles & postings Achievement Awards - Best of the Best, TIPTA For more information, please contact: Polyanna at 416-499-4000 ext.115 or Kristina at 905-567-1077 (our Mississauga office). Advice & Assistance CAMP - Const. Advisory Mentorship COCA & CCA memberships Lawyer Referral Service IRAP Program Alpine Ski Club Collingwood, Ontario $ 150.00 per person - TCA Member $ 300.00 per person - Non Member Price includes: lift ticket, lunch, a complimentary drink ticket, beginner snowboard or ski lessons, closest to the pin contest, giant slalom match and win race, après ski and prizes. This year’s giveaway is a pair of sunglasses in a case, compliments of TCA. Everyone in your group, from beginner to expert, will experience a great day. Order your tickets today to attend a “peak” event – one not to be missed! TC News February 2008 www.tcanetworks.com TCA sunday calendar of events Page 15 Monday 6 tuesday 7 Wednesday January friday 1 2 3 8 9 15 16 saturday 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 19 Blueprint UPCOMING EVENTS 13 Ycec family skate day Powerade Centre, Brampton Jan 19 annual General Meeting Woodbine Raceway Jan 31 an evening in camelot Gala The Old Mill, Toronto Feb 2 tca 26th annual ski day Alpine Ski Club, Collingwood Feb 22 Members day & Industry forum, “Green theme,” TCA May 14 tca Golf tournament The Club at Bond Head and Copper Creek Golf Club May 22 Ycec Working Weekend Delawana Inn, Muskoka Jun 6-8 14 Blueprint 20 21 LEED Seminar lunchtime 22 23 24 30 31 Family Skate 25 26 MOE Blueprint 27 28 29 sunday Monday 2 Annual General Meeting Blueprint tuesday Wednesday February thursday friday saturday 1 2 An Evening in Camelot The Old Mill 3 4 5 SIZZLERS, WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS 10 Make Your Blackberry Work for You Jan 16 Ministry of Environment Jan 23 High-Level Tax Saving Strategies for Construction Jan 28 Toronto Hydro-Electric System Programs for Business Feb 20 Beating the Labour Crisis with Integrated HR Systems Feb 27 Global Market Update–Outlook for Financial Markets Mar 4 Enerworks–Solar Power Mar 19 11 12 18 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 Green Workshop Blueprint 17 6 Green Workshop Blueprint 19 Toronto Hydro Blueprint 24 25 Annual Ski Day 26 27 28 29 Blueprint sunday Monday tuesday Wednesday March thursday friday saturday 1 Blueprint Reading and Estimating, Level 1 Jan 8-Mar 11 LEED for Construction Jan 17 Green Building Rating Systems Workshop Feb 6- Mar 19 Leadership Development Program, Level 2 Apr 3-5 Contact Stacy Huang, TCA [email protected] thursday 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Market Update Blueprint 9 10 11 17 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 27 28 29 Green Workshop Blueprint 16 Annual General Meeting Green Workshop 18 Solar Power Green Workshop 416-499-4000, Ext.118 23 Get involved. Make a difference. 30 24 31 25 26 Curling Bonspiel Page 16 www.tcanetworks.com TC News February 2008 The Construction Institute of Canada Help With Green Building Rating Systems There is a selection of green building rating systems being used today. This course will introduce some of these systems such as Green Globes, LEED and Energy Star and their accreditation systems will be examined. The course will then direct the class through the studying process. Each week will focus on a different aspect of sustainability such as Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency. By the final week the main aspects of sustainable building will be covered. Selected materials will be chosen to study in order to help you become proficient in specific areas of sustainability related to construction in order to successfully be able to use some of these rating systems. All attendees are responsible for acquiring and purchasing their own binder, which are available from the Canada Green Building Council. Date: Wednesday, February 6 – March 19, 2008 (7 weeks, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.) Location: TCA - 70 Leek Cres. Richmond Hill, Ontario Presenter: Ms. Marlene Slopak, MOAA, MRAIC, LEED AP George Brown College Fee: $ 341.25 ($325.00 plus GST $16.25) Member $ 446.25 ($425.00 plus GST $24.25) Non-Member Blueprint Reading & Estimating Course - Level II Registration Form The Blueprint Reading and Estimating Course - Level II is designed for contractors, office personnel and suppliers working in the construction industry, who have work related experience in estimating and/or who have taken the Level I Course. This course conforms to CCA Gold Seal standards. There is a written exam at the end of the course and passing students will receive a certificate, suitable for framing. All course material is supplied. Date: April 8, 2008 to June 10, 2008 - Tuesdays, 7 pm - 9 pm Cost: $425.00 - TCA member - first company applicant $400.00 - TCA member - additional company applicant $525.00 - Non member - first company applicant $500.00 - Non member - additional company applicant Instructors: Mr. Ilmar Wallner, Architect Mr. Tony Wallis, Wallis Consulting Services Location: TCA - Heritage Room 70 Leek Cres., Richmond Hill ON Seminar/Course: _ _______________________________________________________________ Please register the following person(s): __________________________________ __________________________________ (print/type name) (print/type name) Amount ______________ 5% GST (R108114240) ______________ Total ______________ Name _____________________________ Company ___________________________________ Type of Business _ _______________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________ City/Province _____________________________ Postal Code _ __________________________ Telephone Number _______________________________________________________________ Fax Number ____________________________________________________________________ Email Address _ _________________________________________________________________ VISA/MasterCard/AMEX # ___________________________ Expiry Date _____________________ Cardholder Name _____________________ Signature __________________________________ Leading Teams “I am walking away with more than I anticipated” - Robin Priestly, Priestly Demolition “Immensely Satisfying” - Alex Burgess, Aecon “Amazing things you can do in 2 ½ days. I feel good about this program” - Dorin Nita, Kenaidan Contracting This program explores leadership and how construction industry professionals exercise it – and in the process become leaders. This program is a three-day intensive residential program and will expose you to topics such as: Performance Management, Supervising Employees, Coaching and Mentoring, Communications and Managing Expectations. Space is limited to 25 participants. This program conforms to CCA Gold Seal Standards. Instruction Methods • Classroom Instruction • Peer and Group Assessments • Experiential Exercises • Low Ropes Course Work • Break Out Group Discussions • Lectures Program Skills Development • What values should guide my actions as a leader? • How do I best set an example for others? • How do I improve my ability to inspire others towards a common purpose? • How do I create an environment that promotes innovation and risk? • How do I build a cohesive and spirited team? • How do I share power and information and still maintain accountability? • What is the source of self-confidence required to lead others? • How do I go about improving my leadership abilities? Cost: Date: Location: $1,680.00 ($1,600 + 80.00 GST) TCA Member – first co. applicant $2,730.00 ($2,600 + 130.00 GST) Non Member – first co. applicant Two or more individuals from a member company will receive a discount of $100 per registration Thursday, April 3, 2008 – Saturday, April 5, 2008 The Kingsbridge Centre, 12750 Jane St. King City, Ontario Space is filled on a first come, first served basis and can be held by faxing this form. Payment must be received prior to the commencement of the course or seminar. Please send this completed form, along with your cheque, payable to Toronto Construction Association, or VISA/MasterCard/AMEX information to: Ms. Roxanne Drisdelle, Toronto Construction Association 70 Leek Crescent, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1 Telephone: 416-499-4000, Ext. 116 Fax: 416-499-8752 www.tcanetworks.com www.theconstructioninstitute.com Only those cancellations received at least 48 hours (72 hours for Leading Teams) prior to the course will result in a refund. An administration charge will be withheld: $25 for Help with Green Building Rating Systems, $50 for Blueprint Reading and Estimating Course - Level II, and $200 for Leading Teams. TCA 26th Annual Ski Day Friday, February 22, 2008 Alpine Ski Club - Collingwood, ON I wish to order the following tickets. Faxing this form can hold space, however, payment must be received prior to Ski Day. _____ Tickets @ $150.00 per person - TCA Member $ _______ _____ Tickets @ $300.00 per person - Non Member $ _______ Sub Total $ _______ 5% GST (R108114240) $ _______ Total $ _______ _____ Please indicate here if you are a beginner and interested in complimentary lessons. PRIZE FORM - If you wish to donate prizes for Ski Day, please complete the form below: _____ I will arrange for a prize to be delivered to TCA/MCA on or before February 15, 2008. _____ I will bring a prize to the Alpine Ski Club on February 22, 2008. _____ I have enclosed a cheque, payable to TCA, for a prize to be purchased in our Company’s name. EQUIPMENT RENTALS - are available. Please log on to https://secure.runningtide.com/Squire Johns to reserve your rentals. If you do not have access to the internet, please call Donna van Brussel (705) 445-4606. The cost for a full day is $41.00 (includes all taxes) for skis, boots and poles. Snowboards and boots are available, at a cost of $44.50 (includes all taxes). Snowshoes are available, at a cost of $23.00 (includes all taxes). Deadline to reserve is Friday, February 15th, 2008. Individuals are responsible for payment of all rentals all major credit cards are accepted. Each person booking rentals will need to provide the following information: First and last name, gender, and equipment they wish to reserve, weight, height, shoe size, age and whether they are cautious, moderate or an aggressive skier/boarder. Snowboarders will also need to say whether they want right or left food forward (strongest foot usually at the back). Name ____________________________________________________________Company ____________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________________________ Province ________________ Postal Code ______________________________ Telephone Number _________________________________________________ Fax Number ___________________________________________________________ VISA/MasterCard/Amex Number __________________________________________________________________ Expiry Date _____________________________________ VISA/MasterCard/Amex Customer Name ____________________________________________________________ Faxing back this form can hold space, however, payment must be received prior to Ski Day. Please send the completed form, along with a cheque, payable to Toronto Construction Association, or VISA/MasterCard/Amex information to: Ms. Barbara Bryon, Toronto Construction Association, 70 Leek Cres. Richmond Hill ON L4B 1H1, Telephone: 416-499-4000, Ext. 104, Fax: 416-499-8752, E-Mail: [email protected], www.tcanetworks.com Credits are not issued. Only those cancellations received two days before Ski Day will result in a refund. An administration charge of $20 will be withheld.