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Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) not supporting Ontario Business? Why is this in Nashville and not in Ontario? This makes no sense. "WE BUILD ONTARIO" .... but our annual general meeting and conference outside of Ontario. . . outside of CANADA 🤔? Missed Opportunities by not having the AGM in Ontario: - Supporting Ontario Businesses and Venues - Chance to schedule tours to buildings actually constructed by Ontario General Contractors - Inability for people to attend because of cost and time (We actually run businesses you know). - Ontario media coverage - Ontario Colleges and Universities being highlighted. This really shows how tone-deaf associations can be. This shows that conferences and tradeshows are really just vacations that can be written off on taxes. #WeBuildOntario #OGCA #Construction #Ontario What do you think of this? Northern Facades Ltd Laser Metal Profiles Limited. Baycrest Project & Construction Management Pomerleau EllisDon Graham Construction Company, Inc. Newfore Inc Elite Building & Construction Management CHCH TV CBC Toronto Star The Hamilton Spectator McMaster University Mohawk College Sheridan College Dufferin Construction Company Conestoga College Conestoga College University of Guelph George Brown College Ontario Power Generation Ontario Energy Board Doug Ford Justin Trudeau Marit Stiles Bonnie Crombie, MBA, ICD.D Brad Bradford Olivia Chow

MBM's National Escalation Update for the third quarter of 2024 is now live. Our quantity surveying and advisory experts in the housing sector, Founding Director David Madden, Executive Construction Economist Kenny Toplis, alongside Associates Sabrina Tapson and Tony Delnevo, joined forces to provide an essential overview of national construction cost escalation and share insights across diverse housing subsections, including Built to Rent (BTR), residential, student accommodation, and social and affordable housing. The report presented at yesterday’s webinar, Escalation in Conversation: The Housing Edition, is now available on MBM's website.  As MBM's Q3 webinar exceeded expectations in popularity, a link to the full recording will be sent to all who registered. Download the latest National Escalation Report on MBM's website. #MBM #quarterlyescalationupdate #construction #escalation #MBMFutureShapers 

🌟 Celebrating a Historic Collaboration! 🌟 On January 23rd, 2025, the BC First Nations Business Development Association (FNBDA) and the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) came together to sign a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This landmark agreement signifies a shared commitment to advancing economic reconciliation and fostering meaningful partnerships between BC First Nations and the construction industry. By integrating First Nations perspectives into programs, creating inclusive training opportunities, and promoting fair procurement practices, this collaboration paves the way for a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future for all. A key highlight of this MoU is the formation of a dedicated working group to strategize and implement initiatives that include First Nations in the construction sector, opening doors to new opportunities, partnerships, and growth. Together, we’re building more than structures — we’re building a future rooted in respect, collaboration, and shared success. A heartfelt thank you to Michael Bonshor, Managing Director of FNBDA, and Chris Atchison, President of BCCA, for their leadership and vision. This is a monumental step forward for reconciliation and economic development in British Columbia. #EconomicReconciliation #BCConstruction #FirstNations #Collaboration #Partnerships #InclusiveGrowth

It may still be too soon for some to start thinking about the World Cup following the Euros final on Sunday, but for those responsible for building the infrastructure for these tournaments, it is essential to think ahead. As Helen Waddell discusses in the below article, planning very far in advance can come with its own challenges, because it's difficult to know what the legislative and commercial environment will be like in 10 years’ time, particularly in the context of climate change. #construction #infrastructure #constructionlaw #disputes

When you see recognition for an innovative plastic recycling start-up, it give confidence that progress is being made. I've posted about Circular11 before, and their determination to reuse #PlasticWaste in a constructive (pun intended) way to not only stop waste entering the ecosystem, but to replace the consumption of new #FossilCarbon in materials. They've already made some great strides, and seen take-up of their products in many locations and with several applications. Being a local company, and having had a conversation with CEO Benjamin Gibbons about their journey and plans, it's warming to see they've been shortlisted for a national award. Check out the company, what they're doing and what they're offering. Renewable Carbon Initiative #GHG #ClimateCrisis #waste #plastic

The City of North Bay has initiated its on-site #remediation project at the YYB North Bay Jack Garland Airport. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gaAbfbgR

MIRIA celebrates its 5th award cycle and the 5th anniversary of PA Act 101 of 2019, championed by Todd Stephens, with $85.2 million in state funding received to date. Over $77.3 million in grants have supported PFAS remediation, water system upgrades, and economic development, with $45.2 million invested directly in Horsham Township. Highlights include: $15M in customer PFAS cost rebates. $16.4M for new water mains and 527 home connections. $17.2M for PFAS remedial systems. $32.5M for infrastructure and economic development. MIRIA also allocated $6.7M to local redevelopment projects, such as the Blair Mill Road Widening and former NAS-JRB Willow Grove site preparations.

BPC’s successful approach to Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) projects was highlighted at a recent PIANC Australia & New Zealand (World Association of Waterborne Transport Infrastructure) event hosted by Port Taranaki as part of the 2024 NZ Ports Engineers Forum. Lee Griffiths, Alex Normandeau, and Kyle Marshall (pictured) used the example of the Seaview Wharf Resilience project, being delivered in Wellington for CentrePort Ltd, to demonstrate the positive delivery outcomes from our approach to the ECI project. The presentation highlighted the successful technical outcomes and collaborative work model developed on the project between BPC and CentrePort.

So, what is a Grey Belt? The revised NPPF introduced the concept of "grey belt" This is land within the Green Belt that makes a limited contribution to its purposes, making it potentially available for development. This includes previously developed land or areas that do not strongly contribute to preventing urban sprawl or the merging of towns. The NPPF now requires LPAs to review Green Belt boundaries under exceptional circumstances, particularly when they cannot meet housing needs through other means

One of the most interesting projects underway in Australia today is Ngarluma Water Desalination Project, an innovative initiative on the coast of the Pilbara. It is the first desalination plant in Australia to be developed in partnership with a First Nations organisation. https://lnkd.in/gc-xEqUs If successful the project will drive both economic growth and decarbonisation in the Pilbara. Below, Daniel Lambert FTSE, MD of Legacie shares the vision for developing water infrastructure focussed on delivering reliable supply for the resources sector through ethical partnership models. Prior to his role at Legacie, Daniel’s executive experience in the water sector has included as CEO of WaterStart Australia, Australasia Water Business Leader at Arup and Executive Manager – Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions at Unitywater. Recognised as an industry thought leader, Daniel’s contribution to innovation, sustainability and the water sector has been profound. He has worked in over 25 countries and delivered leading first-of-a-kind solutions for recycled water, water resilience and WASH projects. Some of Daniel’s work is featured in Create Magazine: Daniel Lambert on the power of engineering for good. He was both the 2021 Sir John Holland Civil Engineer of the Year and the 2022 Professional Environmental Engineer of the Year for Australia. Daniel has also been recognised by Engineers Australia as one of ‘Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers’. Daniel provides industry leadership through roles including as an Adjunct Professor at UNSW, as a Director at Engineers Without Borders Australia and as a Strategic Advisor to the International WaterCentre. #future #waterresources #pilbara #decarbonisation #partnership