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The construction industry is now into the month of December, and there are a few things that we should all do.
The pledge is simple: “I pledge to never compromise my safety or the safety of my fellow workers, to ensure we all get home safe.”
Industry News
The Ontario government is increasing its construction funding subsidy to support the cost of developing or redeveloping a long-term care home. This additional funding will help fast-track the construction of new long-term care beds before August 31, 2023. This supports the government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more than 30,000 net new beds by 2028 and 28,000 upgraded long-term care beds across the province.
The Ontario government is investing $4.8 million to expand the dual credit program, helping prepare more students for the jobs of tomorrow by better connecting learning in the classroom to good-paying jobs. The expansion of the program will create opportunities for an additional 2,200 students to earn college credits and take apprenticeship training while still in high school and help to build interest in skilled trades as a rewarding career.
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is issuing a RFP for a new Project Management Services Provider (PMSP) early in the new year. Attached you will find more details regarding the timing for potential partners to prepare themselves. Of note you will notice that the new PMSP will be required to establish and manage various Vendor of Record arrangements in accordance with IO’s Procurement Policy.
OGCA Tech Check
Construction is complicated, yet it is often generalized as lagging behind other industries when it comes to the adoption of new technologies and processes. We want to know how, and most importantly why, you don’t use technology.
Member News
The OGCA would like to congratulate Mr. Frank Snyder from Synder Construction, in winning the 'Businessman of the Year' award at the Whitby Chamber of Commerce.
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) would like to share the edited recordings prepared in realtion to CCA's recent CCDC Document Orientation webinar initative.
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) has completed a robust development/review process of two documents, and has now approached the Canadian Construction Association for an endorsement of:
CCDC 2 CcQ 'Civil Code of Quebec Stipulated Price Contract'
CCDC 2MA 'Master Agreement Between Owner and Contractor' and CCDC 2MA Work Authorization
Canadian Construction Assoication (CCA) stands up for construction, PLUS+ an update from the Board, news from CCDC, and more!
The CCA has edited and updated the content and modified the design. For more information on these updates, please click here to download the application guide.
Legislative & Legal Updates
The latest issue of the Ontario Legislative Reports is now available on the OGCA website. Please click here to access the latest issue.
The Ontario Legislative Report is updated every two weeks and explains the intention and status of legislation and regulations that could impact the construction industry. For issues prior to January 2021, please contact Daniela Polsoni at OGCA.
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