OGCA News - November 9, 2021

STEP to ICI Construction is Here!

The OGCA is very excited about the new collaboration that we have with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and their Specialized Trades Exploration Program (STEP) to ICI Construction Program. What is this program and how will it benefit the OGCA members? Allow me to provide you with more details. The STEP to ICI Construction Program allows students to gain hands-on experience in ICI construction while earning their high school diploma. This program has been developed to improve school-to-work transition for high-school students by providing them with the essential skills they need to prepare for future construction careers. This program is a link for employers and potential new youth to enter into construction.

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OGCA and OAA Release Recommended Supplementary Conditions for New CCDC 2-2020

The OAA and the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) have published Recommended Supplementary Conditions for the Stipulated Price Contract–CCDC 2-2020, for use with the latest edition of the Canadian Construction Documents Committee’s standard construction contract.

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Trisura Guarantee goes A Step Above

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Bill 27 Proposes to Further Reduce WSIB Expense

Last week, the WSIB sent all registered employers its 2022 Premium Rate. For most general contractors registered in Class Rate G6, the news was one of a significant reduction. As we explained earlier, the WSIB has recognized Non-residential general contractors for a steady reduction in claims and claims costs, dropping the class rate to $1.79.

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Ontario Training Indigenous People for Construction Careers in Kenora

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innovation Corner

7th Annual CanBIM Innovation Spotlight Awards - Winners Announced

CanBIM Announced the Winners for the 2021 Innovation Spotlight Awards yesterday as part of its second virtual awards presentation. CanBIM multi-casted the awards presentation on all its social channels as a live global broadcast. The 2021 Award was designed and fabricated by HOK Canada and York University. Using digital design and fabrication methods, the team presented a short video outlining the process and inspiration for the 2021 award. Special thanks to the entire HOK Canada and York University team for the winning design.

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WEBINAR - Building a BIM Team: How to Harness the Power of Collaborative Technology

Construction is evolving, and in order to be prepared, it's vital for you and your team to understand the importance of collaboration. In September, the OGCA published the OGCA Guide to Construction Technology and Design to help those looking to make investments in BIM by providing a basic explanation of the benefits of investing in this technology and the resources required to use BIM efficiently and effectively.

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Ontario Releases 2021 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review

On November 4, 2021, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2021 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review. The "Build Ontario" plan lays out how the government will build the foundation for Ontario's COVID-19 recovery by investing in infrastructure. Much of this funding being allocated for building hospitals, schools and transit over the next three years is no different than what was tabled in the most recent budget.

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November Update

The past two weeks have been busy ones for us at the League of Champions as we continue visiting sites with our members before it gets too cold, as well as assisting the OGCA team plan for the upcoming Safety Awards. This will be my first time attending the Safety Awards event, and I’m very excited to have the opportunity to continue meeting LOC members, and more importantly, to celebrate our industry’s combined successes in Safety over the past year.

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CMiC: Collaboration, Communications & Control. Without Compromise.

No matter what the size of the project, CMiC delivers everything you need to run all of your jobs in one place – effective collaboration, communications, control, direction and project tracking. Improved workflows ensure that field teams are able to easily communicate issues, report RFIs, distribute documents, track activities and collaborate more effectively.

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