October 2010 Please click on the image for more information. Mississauga Construction Association 20th Anniversary For 20 years Mississauga Construction Association have represented the west end of the GTA. On September 29th, 2010 over 100 members and staff gathered together at the Waterside Inn in Port Credit to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Mississauga Construction Association. Her Worship, Mayor Hazel McCallionpresented a Certificate of Recognition to MCA which proclaims: "During this period, Mississauga has experienced tremendous growth and expansion and the Mississauga Construction Association has played a significant role in making this possible." The event was a great success and the feedback from our members proves it. "Congratulations, very well done, could not have been better" said David Spagnolo from Wesmech Technical Sales Inc. We, at Mississauga Construction Association have been providing project opportunities, affidavit services, marketing opportunities, networking and financial savings to our members for 20 years. Now like never before, we are proud to say that MCA will continue to provide these same great services to help our members grow and prosper in these times. Once again, MCA would like to congratulate our members and staff on reaching this important milestone. Kristina Kouznetsova Mississauga Construction Association 1900 Minnesota Court, Suite 122 Mississauga, ON, L5N 3C9 Tel: 905 567 1077 ext. 223 Fax: 905 567 4114 Email: kkouznetsova@tcaconnect.com
Quick Links IN THE NEWS TCA website TCIC website Advantage Club Document Centre Plans Room / EPR Photo Gallery Membership Report to Canadians shows Canada's Economic Action Plan is supporting the recovery Through the Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada has committed funds to over 23,000 projects across Canada to stimulate the economy and put Canadians back to work. The announcement was made by the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, together with the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, upon release of the 6th report to Canadians on the implementation of the Economic Action Plan...Read more Related Items- 27 September 2010 A Sixth Report to Canadians TCA CHRISTMAS LUNCH - TICKETS ON SALE NOW Tickets on sale now! Please click here to order your tickets. Click here to order on line. CHECK OUT TCA'S NEW RESUME POSTING BOARD!!! Don't miss the opportunity to have your resume seen by over 2000 member companies! To post your resume please click here. Members Supporting Members Partnership HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TORONTO/TCA PARTNERSHIP TCA Safety Group Resource Centre Who's this guy going so fast? Well, he is one of our volunteers speeding at our 2010 Campaign Kick off event (the Nascar Speedpark). We will be going again for the outdoor Nascar racing event, that is, after the campaign. To find out how to participate... please click here for more info. We are looking for items like corporate event tickets, gift certificates or impressive corporate promotional items as prizes for our volunteers. If your company is interested in donating a prize(s)... please click here for more details. If you just joined your company and wanted to learn more on how TCA can benefit your organization, please contact: Polyanna Fok 416 499 4000 ext.115 pfok@tcaconnect.com Faith Chen 416 499 4000 ext.151 fchen@tcaconnect.com Kristina Kouznetsova 905 567 1077 kkouznetsova@tcaconnect.com YCEC PUB NIGHT
Date: Thursday, Nov 11th 2010 TCA members are automatically members of the above National & Provincial associations. Click images for respective newsletters & more details. Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm Location: Madison Avenue Pub 14 Madison Ave. (2nd floor) (Madison Ave. & Bloor) Cost: $30.00/person + HST, includes appetizers and one drink ticket Come join us and enjoy having a bite to eat while networking!!!!! Please register online at www.tcaconnect.com Or complete the registration form and send to: Erin Cimino Fax: 416 499 8752 Email: ecimino@tcaconnect.com Upcoming Seminar Collaborative Web-based Processes: The Next Technology Step in Construction. Find out how PCL and more than 300 general contractors are leveraging technology to automate the construction payment process. What used to take days filling out forms, obtaining signatures, transporting documents and cutting paper checks, now is as simple as few clicks. A Complimentary breakfast seminar for general contractors, construction mangers and others involved in the construction payment process. Date: 8:30 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 Fee: TCA Members Free Location: 70 Leek Cres., Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1H1 Click here for more information and to register. CCDC SEMINAR New Construction Management Documents To Launch the release of these new contract forms, CCDC will conduct a series of seminars across Canada. CCDC members will explain to you the key provisions and philosophy behind these contract forms eg: the schedule services that are considered necessary for CM projects, important considerations if a Construction Manager is required to perform part or all of the construction work, construction estimates, administration of trade contracts, insurance requirements etc. Where: TCA, 70 Leek Crescent, Richmond Hill When: November 8th, 2010, 1:00pm - 5:00pm Registration Fee: (plus taxes) $390 (register by October 19, 2010) $450 (register after October 19, 2010) $190 for the second or more delegates from the same company. Valuable References: Each delegate will receive material valued at over $300 including the new CCDC 5A, CCDC 5B, CCDC 17, and their accompanying guide documents. Please click details for information on how to register for this
seminar. Education / Continuing Professional Development Mark your calendar! Ethics Workshop Monday, October 18 and Monday, October 25, 2010, 9 am-12 pm, TCA Heritage Room, register here An Introduction to BIM Seminar Tuesday, October 26, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. register here Pitfalls on Bidding and Tendering workshop Monday, November 1 and Monday, November 8, 2010 9 am-12 pm each day - TCA Heritage Room, click here to register CCDC New Construction Management Documents Monday, November 8, 2010, 1pm - 5pm Click here to register A Toolbox for LEED Contracting Seminar Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 9am-4pm, register here Construction Liens and Trusts Thursday, November 18, 2010 9 am-12 pm - TCA Heritage Room, click here to register Help with Green Building Rating Systems Tuesday, November 23-Tuesday, January 11, 2011 6:30 pm-9:30 pm, click here to register The Close-Out Project Workshop(at Construct Canada) Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.at Construct Canada, Metro Convention Center, register now CCA Gold Seal Certification Program The mission of CCA's Gold Seal Program is to establish, administer and continuously improve professional certification standards for construction management excellence and through promotion of education and training... Completed applications can be forwarded to Roxanne Drisdelle at TCA, 70 Leek Cres., Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 1H1 for local approval. For more information please visit www.tcic.ca Project Bid Opportunities TCA Plans Room Project Summary (Please click the pie chart above for summary detail.) The TCA & MCA Physical Plans Rooms
are for contractors and suppliers to view construction drawings & specifications out for tender. For more information contact: Sonja Kettles (416) 499-4000 ext. 109 skettles@tcaconnect.com For more information on the EPR contact: Edwin Zeng (416) 499-4000 ext. 106 ezeng@tcaconnect.com Don't Forget you can also visit our Mississauga Construction Association Plans Room, located at 1900 Minnesota Court, Unit 122 (401 & Mississauga Road) and view all project drawings, specifications, addenda's document centre, affidavit oath services all free to our basic membership and plans room subscribers. TCA Advantage Club To see how this exciting program can benefit you, become an Advantage Club member today for only $10! To view the many opportunities for significant discounts and special offers please click here. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Mirsky at bmirsky@tcaconnect.com OR 416-499-4000 ext 101. New Program: The Canadian Institute's 20th Annual Construction Superconference If you are involved in the construction industry, this is one event you cannot afford to miss! Mon. November 15 to Tues. November 16, 2010 Marriott Bloor Yorkville Hotel, Toronto, Ontario Please click on the image for more information. TCA members get 15% off Tickets on sale now Register and Pay by October 18, 2010: TCA Member price: $1610.75 Non-member price: $1895.00 Register and Pay after October 18, 2010: TCA Member price: $1780.75 Non-member price: $2095.00 Register at 1-877-927-7936 (416-927-7936) or www.canadianinstitute.com/construction/tca or contact Paul McComb at p.mccomb@canadianinstitute.com Top Five Savings: National Brokers Insurance Our newest partner in the Advantage Club As a member of the Toronto Construction Association, Enjoy better coverage, preferred group rates, exceptional service and up to 50% discounts for your home & auto... click details for this saving program.
Mark's Work Using the Imagewear Pay As You Go Account Card, all you have to do is show your card at any Mark's Work Wearhouse store to receive a 10% saving off the regular retail price on all items listed on the card. Ontario Place Ontario Place is pleased to offer TCA Advantage Club members and their families fantastic discounts to Ontario Place. Click Here to save 29% on a regular admission! Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel Niagara's most popular resort hotels, located minutes from the Falls. This charming property features a beautiful indoor courtyard...click the image to find out the special discount! Park'n Fly TCA Advantage Club members receive 20% off the regular Park'N Fly airport parking rates at locations across Canada like: Toronto, Ottawa, Windsor, Montreal, Edmonton...more For more savings please visit www.tcaadvantage.com Contact Us TORONTO CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION 70 Leek Crescent Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1 Telephone: (416) 499-4000 Fax: (416) 499-8752 www.tcaconnect.com bmirsky@tcaconnect.com.