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5045 Orbitor Drive, Unit 12, Suite 400 & 300 Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y4
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5045 Orbitor Drive, Unit 12, Suite 400 & 300 Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y4
Charlotte Stone
Province Introduces Legislation to Accelerate Housing and Infrastructure Development
The Ontario government introduced the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025. The proposed measures aim to help speed up the construction of new homes, transit and municipal infrastructure projects by cutting duplicative red tape, reforming the current…
Civil Construction Industry Welcomes Provincial Commitment to Standardize Municipal Construction Practices
Toronto, ON—The civil infrastructure construction associations welcomed the Ontario government’s announcement that consultations will be launched with municipalities and industry to harmonize road building standards as part of the recently introduced Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter…
Peel Region Updated Vendor Code of Conduct
Peel Region has updated its Vendor Code of Conduct which sets clear expectations for all Peel Region suppliers and their employees and subcontractors, effective May 1, 2025. Key updates include: • Upholding workers’ rights • Strategic alignment outcomes • Clearer…
Peel Region Requiring OHSMS certification in Phases to Bid on Project Work
Peel Region will be expanding requirements for contractors to have in place an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) to be eligible for contract awards effective May 1, 2025 for select projects. What is an Occupational Health and Safety…
Spring Cyber Security Tips
As we spring into nicer days, Birmingham Consulting has provided a fresh batch of cyber security tips. From opting for biometric (fingerprint/face-id) or app-based authentication to ensuring all employees complete cyber-security training courses, these tips will help ensure you and…
Ontario Government Takes Step in Cutting Red-Tape for Municipal Infrastructure Projects
The Ontario government recently introduced the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025, which includes proposed legislative changes to cut red tape and duplicative processes that hold back infrastructure projects and development. Key measures in this legislation include: Create…
GTSWCA Launches Legal Hub to Provide Tailored Legal Support for Sewer and Watermain Contractors
Toronto, ON – April 21, 2025 – The Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association (GTSWCA) is proud to announce the official launch of the GTSWCA Legal Hub, an online resource designed to assist our members in navigating the complex…
Toronto Sun: Ontario on verge of losing construction season and skilled workforce
At a time when the province’s construction industry should be thriving and moving our economy forward, it is paralyzed. In Ontario, there are two seasons: Winter and construction. The transition between the two is marked by a burst of construction…
Overview of KPMG Review of City of Toronto Procurement
On April 2, the City of Toronto published the results of a long-term study of its capital delivery process, particularly focused on construction, conducted by KPMG. The GTSWCA played an active role throughout the consultation process and provided several recommendations,…
Doug Ford Introduces Ontario’s New Provincial Cabinet
Following a third successful re-election, Premier Doug Ford and his new government were officially sworn in today, announcing a new Cabinet with some changes to Ministers in key portfolios. Key Ministerial Portfolios: Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure? Rob Flack, Minister…