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Events
2024 ORCGA ANNUAL INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT JUNE 19, 2024 LOCATION: THE CLUB AT BOND HEAD Sponsorship for the upcoming golf tournament is now open to our full member database! E-mail rebecca@orcga.com if you are interested in sponsoring this year's event.
2024 ORCGA LOCATE RODEO & EXCAVATOR CHALLENGE. August 22-23, 2024 at Georgian College in Barrie IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS YEARS LOCATE RODEO, PLEASE E-MAIL rebecca@orcga.com Education
 Damage Prevention Technician Training (DPT100 and DPT200) provides instruction on the fundamentals of locating. The DPT training is focused on a combination of in-class instruction (in-depth review of techniques used to locate all utility types, safety, locate requests and industry practices), field awareness
review and an on-the-job competency assessment.  The Safe Excavation Training (SET) course sets the standard on damage prevention and safe excavation practices around underground infrastructure. It is the knowledge requirement for excavators in Ontario.
Excavators who successfully complete the training will be awarded the Safe Excavation Certificate, demonstrating they know best practices and proper procedures to minimize damage, ensure worker and public safety, and keep projects on time and on budget. They enhance their own and their company’s reputation as professionals dedicated to the health of the industry and the public.
Developed by the ORCGA in consultation with numerous subject matter experts and corporate training experts Flint Learning Solutions, this training is based on the latest research and resources on excavation best practices, legislation and standards. It provides instruction on the fundamentals of compliance, planning and design, notification service, locating and marking, and excavation.
The SET is an interactive four-hour technical/theory course.
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Industry News
After reaching an agreement with the federal government, Ontario hopes to begin building Highway 413 within a year. Prabmeet Sarkaria said the new agreement will allow construction on the Toronto-area highway to begin much earlier. "I'm hoping to get shovels in the ground within the next year," Sarkaria said. READ MORE The Ontario Government has announced an investment of $5 million to support the construction of a new highway interchange in south Ottawa. As part of the new deal between the Ontario and the City of Ottawa, the interchange will be built at Highway 416 and Barnsdale Road. The deal includes up to $181 million for critical transportation projects, including rehabilitation and maintenance of Ottawa Road 174 and funding for Kanata North Transitway.
After falling by almost 20,000 positions in September, Statistic Canada reports a gain of more than 20,000 in October. Construction leads employment growth in October (Source: Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey (3701), table 14-10-0355-01)
Construction employment rebounded in October increasing by 23,000 and more than offsetting September's drop of 18,000 workers, reports Statistics Canada. LEARN MORE While Building Information Modeling (BIM) continues to expand, digital twinning and artificial intelligence (AI) applications hold out hope for Canada's construction industry. A digital twin allows designers and constructors to collaborate and test their ideas through virtual simulations.
The Ontario government is pushing ahead with a project to widen a stretch of Highway 7 between Markham and Pickering. The province announced it would invest $12 million in the work to expand the road from two lanes to four between Reesor Road in Markham to Brock Road in Pickering.
"As Durham and York Region continue to grow, our government is standing up for drivers to keep them moving and out of gridlock," said Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria. "Widening Highway 7 is a milestone investment from Ontario's 2024 Budget and other step in our government plan to build a better Ontario."
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) have released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the QEW Garden City Skyway - Bridge Twinning project in Niagara. The QEW Garden City Skyway - Bridge Twinning project includes construction a 2.2-kilometre twin bridge to the north of the existing bridge, connecting St. Catharines and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Ear to the Ground
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