OGCA News

Construction Labour Force: Growing Need for People!

Anyone in the construction industry, regardless if they have been with the industry for decades or days, is witnessing the ever-growing need for new entrants into construction to sustain our ability to continue to build Ontario. The fact that we have a robust demand for proposed construction projects tabled for this coming year is excellent news. The only issue, which all contractors face, is “How are we going to satisfy this demand without people with the requisite skills to perform all of this work?”

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STEP to ICI Construction

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. 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 Welcomes New WSIB Chair and President

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Ontario Launching New Agency to Better Serve Tradespeople

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Trisura Guarantee goes A Step Above

Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company is a Canadian specialty insurance and surety company with a passionate team that committed to fresh thinking and new ideas. In an industry that is beginning to adapt to the digital age, we’re leading the way with innovative processes that perfectly pair with our expertise in the field, delivering the results our clients are looking for seamlessly.

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Industry News

Free new app for career exploration

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Infrastructure Ontario’s January 2022 Market Update

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Canadian Construction Association Strategic Planning Survey

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is beginning to develop our three-year strategic plan for 2023-2025. In order to develop a plan that fully reflects the industry and our members, and where construction is headed in Canada, we are asking for a few minutes of your time to share your thoughts on CCA’s direction.

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TTC Seeking Construction Site Security Plan

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Andy Pilat - Sarnia Construction Association

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew (Andy) Pilat, surrounded by his loving family, at University Hospital in London, Ontario January 19, 2022.

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innovation Corner

Constructr Update - Solutions for Soil and Material Movement

ConstructR is a SaaS (Software as a Service) platform designed to automate and digitize daily operations of soil and material movements, as well as trucking management, within the construction industry. It offers a wide variety of features and functions to optimize the trucking and material supply chains, while providing clear visibility to management teams on their day-to-day operations. The system uses geofencing technology, UTM coordinates, and cellphone GPS data to automate the data collection and recording process of material and soil movements.

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Canadian Tech Companies Thrive in US Market – But What About Here at Home?

Canadian construction tech was well represented at the recent Association of Builders and Contractors (ABC) Annual Leadership Conference in Florida. The conference hosted 69 member chapters and over 375 Contractors. SMARTBUILD and myComply were two of the companies that have been selected into the Tech Alliance and are enjoying success in the US Market – but less success here at home.

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The Rise of the Aware and Predictive Job Site

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Associate Partner News and Events

The 2022 Construction Labour "Open Period" - What Employers Need to Know (McMillan)

March 1 – April 30, 2022 is the “Open Period” for ICI collective agreements, and many non-ICI agreements, in Ontario. During this period, members of construction unions can apply to the Ontario Labour Relations Board to terminate a union’s bargaining rights with their employer, or – more commonly – a rival union can apply to the Board to displace an existing union, in what is commonly known as a “raid.” During the Open Period, employers will likely see increased union activity on sites as incumbent unions will seek to maintain member support, and as rival unions may try to gather support for a raid.

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