Associations Archives - constructconnect.com Canada's construction news Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:48:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/10/cropped-favicon-32x32-1-32x32.png Associations Archives - constructconnect.com 32 32 Ontario launches wood construction working group /dcn/news/government/2025/12/ontario-launches-wood-construction-working-group Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:42:58 +0000 /?p=502809 TORONTO — The Ontario government has launched a new working group to guide the implementation of the Advanced Wood ion Action Plan, which is slated to become the province’s blueprint for prefabricated and modular wood-based building materials. The group will “harness Ontario’s advanced wood construction expertise to promote, prioritize and accelerate wood-based building, provide strategic advice to unlock new business […]

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]]> A long time coming: B.C. prompt payment becomes law /joc/news/associations/2025/12/a-long-time-coming-b-c-prompt-payment-becomes-law Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:12:02 +0000 /?p=502751 VANCOUVER – Several construction industry associations are breathing a sigh of relief after years of advocacy work with news prompt payment legislation received Royal Assent this week and is now law. The British Columbia ion Association has broken down what Bill 20, the ion Payment Act, means in terms of payment deadlines with the following: Day […]

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]]> Industry speaks on West Coast pipeline pact: B.C. ‘needs to be part of Team Canada’ /joc/news/associations/2025/12/industry-speaks-on-west-coast-pipeline-pact-b-c-needs-to-be-part-of-team-canada Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:05:07 +0000 /?p=502305 Contractors, unions and open shop construction associations in B.C. and Alberta are solidly behind a deal that opens the door for more pipelines to be built to transport oil to the West Coast. While environmental groups and First Nations argue the impacts of a new oilsands pipeline would be severe, construction stakeholders in both provinces […]

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]]> OBCT launches anti-discrimination, anti-harassment training program /dcn/news/labour/2025/12/obct-launches-anti-discrimination-anti-harassment-training-program Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:31:26 +0000 /?p=502072 TORONTO – Ontario Building and ion Tradeswomen (OBCT) has announced the launch of their Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment (ADAH) training program, calling on government, employers, unions, training centres and industry partners to adopt it as a core training requirement for jobsites. According to a release, the free program was designed by tradespeople, for tradespeople and directly […]

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]]> Applications open for 2026 VRCA Bursary Program /joc/news/associations/2025/12/applications-open-for-2026-vrca-bursary-program Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:03:49 +0000 /?p=502237 VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Regional ion Association (VRCA) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Bursary Program, which provides up to $3,000 to students pursuing careers in construction. The program helps bridge the industry’s growing workforce gap and empowers students to attain high-demand, hands-on careers, explains a release. Eligible applicants include full-time post-secondary students as well as Grade […]

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]]> The ‘Marvelous World of ME,’ MCAC’s Susie embarks on a new adventure /dcn/news/associations/2025/11/the-marvelous-world-of-me-mcacs-susie-embarks-on-a-new-adventure Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:20:17 +0000 /?p=501840 Let’s take another step into Susie’s world.  This time the curious young girl, created by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada’s (MCAC) Women in Canadian Trade Contracting committee (WiCTC), is learning all about the “Marvelous World of ME,” which stands for mechanical and electrical.  This book follows Susie’s Shed, the first in the series, along with colouring books and other interactive elements, all with the goal of tackling the labour shortage and showing that women and […]

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]]> MHCA delegation meets with finance minister to outline six priorities /joc/news/associations/2025/11/mhca-delegation-meets-with-finance-minister-to-outline-six-priorities Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:05:36 +0000 /?p=501510 WINNIPEG — A Manitoba Heavy ion Association (MHCA) delegation recently met with provincial Finance Minister Adrien Sala to outline six key areas where it would like to see government focus its efforts. The delegation included MHCA board chair John Highmoor, along with board members Kevin Brown, Nicole Chabot, Marcel Machado, Richard Wilson, along with MHCA […]

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]]> LHBA, Children’s Health Foundation launch paediatric cancer care initiative /dcn/news/associations/2025/11/lhba-childrens-health-foundation-launch-paediatric-cancer-care-initiative Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:25:28 +0000 /?p=501384 LONDON, ONT. – The London Home Builders’ Association (LHBA) and Children’s Health Foundation are joining forces as Partners Building Hope, launching at initiative at the association’s Lifestyle Home Show in London to rally support for children diagnosed with cancer. Partners Building Hope will be comprised of 10 members from the building community who will each […]

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]]> Federal, Ontario tax breaks on housing welcome, but they’re not enough /dcn/news/associations/2025/11/federal-ontario-tax-breaks-on-housing-welcome-but-theyre-not-enough Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:35:33 +0000 /?p=501277 In the rowing world, as in many other sports, teamwork is essential for a crew to achieve success. After all, no member of a rowing squad is praised for the individuality of his or her effort. Success is only possible if every person on the team pulls together and gives their best. Our governments must […]

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]]> Submissions open for 2026 OAA awards program /dcn/news/associations/2025/11/submissions-open-for-2026-oaa-awards-program Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:30:16 +0000 /?p=501149 TORONTO – The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has officially opened the call for submissions for its 2026 awards program. The biennial initiative celebrates the best in architectural design and career achievements from OAA members across the province. It includes categories for Design Excellence, which highlights innovative and sustainable built projects, and Service Awards, which […]

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]]> CDAO unveils design and procurement best practices guide /dcn/news/associations/2025/11/cdao-unveils-design-and-procurement-best-practices-guide Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:15:08 +0000 /?p=501129 TORONTO  – The ion and Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) has released its first Guide to Design and ion Procurement Best Practices, a resource that was developed by leaders from the province’s construction, design, residential and municipal engineering sectors. Given Ontario’s significant infrastructure backlog, while also preparing for more than $250 billion in new capital […]

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]]> New association launched in B.C. to prevent demolition of houses /dcn/news/associations/2025/11/new-association-launched-in-b-c-to-prevent-demolition-of-houses Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:15:12 +0000 /?p=501050 A new face on the scene in B.C. is the Building Relocation and Deconstruction Association of British Columbia (BRDA), which was founded recently to promote relocation and deconstruction as alternatives to building demolition. The BRDA was launched at the inaugural Home Demolition Prevention Forum at New Westminster in May 2025. The forum brought together more […]

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