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2007 Annual Report

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COCA: Serving Construction In the early 1970’s, Premier Bill Davis challenged the ICI and Civil sectors of the construction industry to create an organization that would act as a single reference point for the dozens of local and trade associations trying to be heard at Queen’s Park. More than 20 associations came together in 1975 as the Council of Ontario Contractors Associations.

By 1985, the organization had grown to more than 40 associations and it took steps to become independent with its own staff, mandate and offices. That same year, the name was changed to Council of Ontario Construction Associations.

More than 30 years after its inception, COCA can look back on very significant achievements for the construction industry. Just a few of these include: - In 1983, COCA convinced all parties to pass a new Construction Lien Act - In 1985, COCA secured a decision from the Ministry of Finance that saved millions of dollars for those who erect temporary structures - After the province’s experiment with the NDP, COCA helped lead a coalition of associations to lobby for more “normal” workplace legislation regarding labour laws, training and cancelling of the wasteful Workplace Safety Agency - COCA played a key role in the 1997 reform of workers’ compensation laws that resulted in the creation of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board - COCA secured a reduction in the industry’s liability at WSIB of $2.2 billion in 1999 which saved contractors millions of dollars in fees - COCA led a groups of associations to secure a new Limitations Act in 2002 which again saved contractors millions and protects against lawsuits after 15 years

- COCA recognized by WSIB as a major force in accident prevention and workplace safety with the launch of “Safety Edge” (www.safetyedge.ca) - COCA was a key proponent of Safety Groups to assist smaller companies COCA is the vehicle the construction industry uses to address itsg:193 needs r: 214 b:39 and drive its agenda c: 0 m:10 y:81 k:16 with government. Conversely, the Ontario government looks to COCA for consultation on r: 0 g:0 b:66 legislative priorities for the industry. c: 98 m:98 y:31 k:22 The long-term growth and prosperity of Ontario results, in great part, from one of its largest sectors – construction. Government recognizes the need to partner with the industry through COCA to assure future success.

COCA was founded as and remains as an organization funded by voluntary contributions from member associations. The industry also contributes thousands of hours every year to provide information, advice and the governance to the Voice of Construction. COCA’s successes are a direct reflection of the industry’s commitment to action.

Table of Contents

2007 COCA Members COCA Board of Directors 2007 COCA Organizational Structure Strategic Plan 2008-2011 Delivering the 2007 Business Plan Chairman’s Profile Chairman’s Report President’s Report Treasurer’s Report Cliff Bulmer Award

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Committee Reports Chief Operating Officers Committee Report Ontario Plans Rooom Commitee Report Construction Lien Act Committee Report WSIB Committee Report Occupational Health / Safety Committee Report Marketing, Communications & Membership Committee Report Apprenticeship Working Group Environmental Committee Delivering the Business Plan

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Financials Auditors’ Report Summarized Financial Overview

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Member Profiles

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Contacts

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COCA 2007 Members Local Mixed Associations • Barrie Construction Association • Construction Association of Thunder Bay • Grand Valley Construction Association • Hamilton-Halton Construction Association • Kingston Construction Association • London & District Construction Association • Ottawa Construction Association • Sarnia Construction Association • Sault Ste. Marie Construction Association • Sudbury Construction Association • Toronto Construction Association • Windsor Construction Association

Prime Contractor/ Builder Associations • Canadian Farm Builders’ Association – Ontario Division • Heavy Construction Association of Toronto • Ontario Association of Demolition Contractors • Ontario General Contractors Association • Ontario Road Builders’ Association • Ontario Sewer & Watermain Construction Association • Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada • Toronto & Area Road Builders’ Association • Utility Contractors’ Association of Ontario

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Trade Associations • Acoustical Association of Ontario • Architectural Glass & Metal Contractors \of Ontario • Association of Millwrighting Contractors of Ontario • Canadian Fence Industry Association • Concrete Floor Contractors Association of Ontario • Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario • Interior Systems Contractors Association of Ontario • Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario • Ontario Electrical League • Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association • Ontario Painting Contractors Association • Ontario Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors Association • Reinforcing Steel Institute of Ontario • Resilient Flooring Contractors Association of Ontario • Sealant & Waterproofing Contractors Association • Scaffold Industry Association of Ontario • Terrazzo Tile & Marble Guild of Ontario Inc.

COCA Board of Directors 2007 Executive Committee Chairman 1st Vice Chairman 2nd Vice Chairman Treasurer Past Chair

Directors

Pio Cerilli Doug Chalmers Amy Colebourne Sam Costa Tom DeMarco Greg Dolenc Barrie Eon Jeff Feswick Manny Fine Catherine Hofstetter Mary Ingram-Haigh Ron Johnson Russ Kerr Geoff Kinney Tom LaChance Doug Leslie Harold Lindstrom Don Marks John Mills Mike O’Connor Jean Quelch Andrew Sefton Rick Thomas David Timlock Gary van Bolderen Frank Zechner

Back (left to right): Robert LeChien, David Lester, Dan Lancia. Front: Jim Coates.

Inset: Paul Raboud

Jim Coates, The Cobrell Company Limited Dan Lancia, Holaco Installations Limited Paul Raboud, Bird Construction Company Robert LeChien, Association of Millwrighting Contractors of Ontario David Lester, DCL Contracting TESC Contracting Limited Doug Chalmers Construction Limited Kingston Construction Association C&T Reinforcing Steel Company Limited Ruiter Construction SIKA Canada Architectural Glass & Metal Contractors Association Historia Building Restoration Inc. Heavy Construction Association of Toronto Canadian Fence Industry Association Ontario Electrical League Interior Systems Contractors Association of Ontario Vipond Inc. Concrete Floor Contractors Association of Ontario TESC Contracting Limited KJ-Beamish Construction Co. Ltd. Construction Association of Thunder Bay Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association Xtra Mechanical Limited Toronto & Area Road Builders Association Terrazzo, Tile & Marble Guild of Ontario Ontario Painting Contractors Association Sault Ste. Marie Construction Association Collaborative Structures Limited Dutch Masters Ontario Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association

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COCA Organizational Structure & Staff Chairman Board of Directors

COCA Members

Staff David Frame Karen Renkema Sue Ramsay Laura Conrad

Policy Committees

Board Committees

Apprenticeship Working Group Chief Operating Officers

Executive Committee Nominations Committee

Construction Lien Act Marketing, Communications & Membership Occupational Health & Safety Environment WSIB

David Frame President dframe@coca.on.ca (416) 968-7200 ext. 224 David Zurawel Vice President Policy & Government Relations dzurawel@coca.on.ca (416) 968-7200 ext. 223 Sue Ramsay Operations & Communications Manager sramsay@coca.on.ca (416) 968-7200 ext. 222 Laura Conrad Administrative Assistant (Part-time) lconrad@coca.on.ca (416) 968-7200 ext. 221 David Surplis Consultant dsurplis@coca.on.ca (416) 969-7200 ext. 226

COCA Staff 2007 (left to right): Karen Renkema (Vice President, Policy & Goverment Relations), David Frame (President), Sue Ramsay (Operations & Communications Manager)

David Zurawel, Vice President, Policy and Government Relations

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COCA 2007 Board of Directors: Standing (left to right): Mike O’Connor, Tom LaChance, Greg Dolenc, Geoff Kinney, Frank Zechner, Ron Johnson, Barrie Eon, Rick Thomas, Don Marks, Harold Lindstrom, Manny Fine, Doug Chalmers Seated: (left to right) Jean Quelch, Robert LeChien, Dan Lancia, Jim Coates, Paul Raboud, Mary Ingram-Haigh Not Pictured: David Lester, Pio Cerilli, Amy Colebourne, Sam Costa, Tom DeMarco, Jeff Feswick, Catherine Hofstetter, Russ Kerr, Doug Leslie, John Mills, Andrew Sefton, David Timlock, Gary van Bolderen

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Delivering the 2007 Business Plan In 2007 COCA delivered on 18 initiatives in our business plan including:

• Re-launched the Safety Edge with

delivery through the WSIB & CSAO

• Achieved renewal of and adjustments to the Apprenticeship Tax Credit

• Supported the development and

implementation of an integrated targeting strategy including the MOL, WSIB and CSAO

• 2007 Provincial Budget maintained commitment to infrastructure

• Supported the successful launch of the

Ontario Provincial Plans Room Network and aided in marketing efforts directed at Government

• Continued participation on the Minister’s Apprenticeship Action Table

• Monitored MOL sprains and strains

campaign and supported a construction specific MSD Prevention Strategy

• Produced and distributed a scan of

government priorities prior to each legislative session

• Supported the development of

Accreditation of employers with superior OH&S programs

• Secured amendments to the proposed Construction Return to Work regulation

• Recruited 2 new members • Developed an MPP outreach program • And 4 more…

• Developed a proposal for a 3 year Strategic Plan – 2007 to 2011

• Implemented the COCA 2007 election strategy

WSIB Board Member Mike Archambault with Bruce Power CEO Duncan Hawthorn.

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Looking Ahead: Delivering the COCA 2008 Business Plan COCA Committees and staff will be very busy through 2008 moving an aggressive agenda forward. The key initiatives include: Government Engagement • Develop MPP and Senior Staff outreach program post election • Host a COCA “Construction Day” Lobby Day • Conduct a Perception Audit with government

Member Service • Recruit three (3) new members • Develop and launch an updated Web Site to provide better information and facilitate better communication to members and the government

Occupational Health & Safety • Support the development and eventual implementation of a program to accredit employers with superior OH&S programs • Support a research project with Lambton College on the Construction Safety Performance project to apply best practices to the rest of the province • Support the development of a prevention strategy with the WSIB

Environment • Secure 2008 Budget commitment for Sustainable Municipal Water Systems (Bill 175) • Carry forward and maintain Inert Fill and soil contamination issue with new minister and staff • Continue to promote 3 R’s, supporting compliance with regulations and monitor provincial waste capacity issues • Seek amendment to the Ontario Water Resources Act (Bill 198) to redefine “water-taking”

WSIB • Convince the government to implement full WSIB coverage for Independent Operators in construction • Obtain adjustments to the CAD-7 system that only includes traumatic occurrences to establish performance • Work with the WSIB to develop and implement a registration system to ensure premiums are paid • Support the development of policies for construction Return to Work legislation • Work with the WSIB to identify opportunities to reduce the growth of construction claim costs Construction Lien Act • Secure the Attorney General’s support for amendments to the Construction Lien Act

Workforce Shortage • Secure government engagement on construction workforce shortage issues

COCA Board Member Doug Chalmers in conversation with The Honourable Steve Mahoney, WSIB Chairman.

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Strategic Plan 2008 – 2011 COCA’s new Strategic Plan is now in place. It features six new principles and a new vision.

Vision: Champions for a better construction industry Mission: To help the Ontario construction industry grow and prosper Principles of the Strategy 1. Effective Operations: Effectively allocate available resources to resolve industry issues 2. Commitment: Membership in COCA means active and substantial participation 3. Sustainability: Promote broader COCA membership and greater participation from qualified volunteers 4. Marketing: Promote the COCA Brand to industry stakeholders, and government 5. Government Engagement: Promote strong ties at Queen’s Park to become the premier source of industry consultation 6. Delivery: Work with stakeholders and government to resolve industry issues

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COCA Board Members Manny Fine and David McDonald participate in the Strategic Planning process.

Award Cliff Bulmer Award

Ron Martin - Seventh Recipient

The 2008 recipient of the Cliff Bulmer Award for outstanding contributions to the relationship between the construction industry and the government at Queen’s Park is Ron Martin. Ron has been Executive Director of the Sudbury Construction Association since 1994 and has been an active participant in virtually all aspects of the industry: collective bargaining, apprenticeship, training, plans room development, and legislative reform to mention but a few. Ron brought a wealth of experience to his role as Chair of COCA’s Apprenticeship Working Group and steered the group with wise counsel. He had ten years’ experience in the youth employment field – including 3 years with the Ministry of Education – before entering the world of association management in 1994.

As Chair of COCA’s Apprenticeship Working Group Ron was given the thankless job of leading a delegation to the Minister’s Action Table on Apprenticeship to deal with some issues for which we were unable to achieve consensus.

Despite this, Ron was able to obtain changes that supported the growth of construction apprentices and obtain the extension with improvements to the Apprenticeship tax credit. Above all, Ron has proven himself to be a leader with his peers in the industry, member associations and the government.

Ron Martin has the respect and support of his colleagues, his members, his community and has earned the right to have his name added to the list of leaders on the Cliff Bulmer Award.

Ron was elected Chair of the Construction Employers Coordinating Council of Ontario and helped steer the Council through an eventful bargaining year. Ron also chairs the Carpenters Employer Provincial Bargaining Committee and is a Trustee of the International Union of Operating Engineers (Local 793) Health & Benefit and Pension Funds.

Ron was born in Toronto but grew up and was educated in Sudbury. He has a long history of volunteering with groups associated with youth employment, apprenticeship and life-long learning. Ron is also a football coach and spends a great deal of his time helping to improve prospects for young people.

Robert LeChien and Ron Marting smile for the camera at COCA’s Annual General Meeting.

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Chairman’s Profile

Jim Coates is completing his second year as Chairman of the Board of COCA. He has been a mainstay of the organization for many years and has a keen eye for the bottom line.

He has been instrumental in putting COCA on a firm financial footing and hopes to add a record number of associations as members during his term of office.

Jim is a Civil Engineer and has been a principal in The Cobrell Company Limited – a London construction firm specializing in ICI design/build projects, new construction and renovations – since 1979. Jim has always been very involved in the affairs of both his community and his profession. His dedication to construction became apparent when he became a Board member and subsequently Chair of the College Advisory Committee for the School of Technology at Fanshawe College in London. At the same time, Jim became involved with Board of Directors of the London District Construction Association and served as its President in 1997-98. On the completion of his tem as President, he was nominated to represent LDCA on the COCA Board of Directors.

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Jim has dedicated many hours to the challenge of revitalizing COCA and has served long and well on the Executive Committee. He has been instrumental in changing COCA’s funding base. His leadership is characterized as both strong and fair, having developed those traits as a founding member of the Ad Hoc Committee on Arbitration and having completed a program in Alternate Dispute Resolution at LDCA. Jim and his wife Barbara live in London and have two grown children and three grandchildren. When he is not involved in construction and construction association projects, Jim can be found on a golf course trying to lower his handicap.

Jim Coates came into his mandate with a passion for increasing the stature and influence of COCA and he takes this drive and determination into his third term as Chairman of the Board.

Chairman’s Report James A. Coates, P. Eng. It has been my honour to serve as Chairman for the past two years. Meeting and working closely with the diverse groups of people who make up our industry has been personally rewarding. Virtually every day of the year, I see concrete evidence that our staff, the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and the various committees of COCA are improving and enhancing our industry.

COCA is the voice of construction in Ontario, the conduit through which the industry speaks directly to Queen’s Park with regard to construction issues. The maximum effect is achieved by combining the efforts of all the various construction groups. We have expanded on this relationship through the creation of the position of Vice President, Policy and Government Relations. I am pleased to welcome David Zurawel to that important post.

We have many common causes in the construction industry but only by coming together can we affect the outcomes. During the past year the members of the Barrie Construction Association and the Electrical League have added their voices to COCA and I would like to welcome them.

There are some challenging issues coming to the construction industry and COCA. The Construction Advisory Council and the Legislative Review Committees are just starting to get underway. Our new Environment Committee is up and running and looking at many new issues that affect

COCA Chairman Jim Coates thanks long time Board Member Maureen Marquardt for her years of service to COCA and the Ontario construction industry.

all our businesses. I would like to extend a thank you to the chairs and members of the other Standing and Ad Hoc Committees. We are a volunteer organization and could not function without the time and expertise that so many people provide unselfishly.

We have just completed our next strategic plan and I would like to thank all who took the time and effort to help with the work with special recognition to Doug Chalmers for his leadership on the project.

I would like to thank the board of directors for their efforts over the past year. I would also like to thank our staff: David Frame, President, for his leadership of our organization, David Zurawel, Vice President of Policy and Government Relations, Sue Ramsey, Operations and Communications Manager and Laura Conrad.

I would like to say a special thank you to Robert LeChien who has spent a great deal of time assisting in upgrading our accounting practices.

I would like to also thank the Executive Committee: Bob LeChien, Paul Raboud, Dan Lancia, and Dave Lester, for the extra time and effort that they have contributed over the past year.

I look forward to continuing in the role of Chairman with your kind support and encouragement.

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President’s Report David Frame When I arrived at COCA in late 2002 one of the first things we did was develop a new Strategic Plan. That plan provided a clear direction for our organization with a focus on communications, government and regulatory reform. Five years later I am happy to report that the Strategic Plan has been fully implemented with many notable achievements.

A key objective identified in the Plan was to reach out to and communicate effectively with members and government. A new Web Site, a monthly newsletter and this Annual Report are some of the new vehicles we have developed to achieve this objective. Most importantly, our members tell us that they are now well informed about COCA’s activities and the efforts we are making on their behalf.

Our second objective was to build bridges to government; to create greater understanding of the construction industry, its importance in the Ontario economy and the value of COCA as a credible organization through which to work with the industry. Fundamental to this outreach was the creation of a new position, the Vice President of Policy and Government Relations. The addition of this position to COCA’s resources has allowed us to be in regular contact with the Ministers we work with and to expand our presence in the offices of each Member of the Legislature and many senior bureaucrats. Of course, as staffing has increased so have the number of issues COCA is now tackling. We have continued to focus in the traditional areas of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Occupational Health and

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Safety and the Construction Lien Act. We have added a Chief Operating Officers Committee, an Apprenticeship Working Group and an Environment Committee which cover much of our expanded focus. Many of our most recent achievements are highlighted in the Committee Chair reports.

Throughout the last five years member support for and commitment to COCA has grown. As a result, our financial position has grown as well to reflect the increasing needs of our members.

We now have the luxury of a small operating surplus to call on when needed.

The scope of our work has changed as well.

We have supported our local construction associations’ need to establish a province wide network of electronic plans rooms operating on a single platform. CAnet Ontario has been launched with great success and we are now reaching out to large buyers of construction, most especially the Ontario government, to use the integrated and comprehensive service that only our network can provide.

The last five years have shown that much can be achieved when our industry reaches out to work with government to identify issues and find solutions. Our success working with government has been used as a foundation for our new Strategic Plan.

Doug Chalmers led a committee that spent much of the past year reviewing our strengths and in order to chart a new direction for COCA. The new Strategic Plan focuses

on building the strength of the organization through industry support, member participation and effective two-way communication. We will regularly survey our members on priority issues to bring before the government. We will continue to develop our relationship with government and leverage it to obtain the legislative/regulatory change the industry requires. Thanks to the committee members for their hard work and dedication. Now is the time to start implementing.

COCA members are fortunate to have been served by talented and dedicated staff this year. It is not easy working in a small office trying to meet big expectations. I would especially like to recognize Karen Renkema who has moved on after serving as Vice President of Policy and Government Relations. She opened up doors to government and successfully supported an incredible amount of work through our policy committees.

David Zurawel has replaced Karen and is already making an impact at Queen’s Park and on the membership. Sue Ramsay our Operations and Communications Manager is now well known to our members with her

COCA President in conversation with The Honourable Steve Mahoney.

COCA President David Frame and COCA Chairman Jim Coates at a member information session.

efficient and friendly approach. She has taken responsibility for the project management of this report, and our Annual General Meeting with great energy and commitment.

COCA’s success is based on the commitment of our volunteers, particularly our Committee Chairs, many of whom commit long hours to our work. Special recognition must go to Ron Martin who took on a thankless job Chairing the Apprenticeship Working Group. He provided steady leadership and wise council concerning issues on which it is always difficult to find a consensus. Ron has been recognized by the Nominations Committee as this year’s recipient of the Cliff Bulmer Award. Thanks Ron. And of course I would like to recognize the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors led by our experienced Chairman Jim Coates. Jim has now completed a very successful second year as Chairman. He is a superb manager and his vision and direction have been an important part of our success.

Jim has agreed to stay for a third term in 2008.

Thanks Jim for your leadership and dedication.

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Treasurer’s Report 2006-2007 Robert LeChien The 2006/07 fiscal year was one of stable fiscal policy and normal accounting activities.

The Executive and the Board of Directors were challenged in this year with stabilizing COCA office activities and changes in key personnel.

Membership fees received increased 14.5% over the previous year and were just over 2006/2007 budget. This was due to a 6.5% membership fee increase and the addition of new members. Total revenue was up 16.9% over the 2005/06 revenue of $548,498.00.

While revenue was over budget by 2.1%, operating expenses were under budget by 16.0%. Cost control efforts continued but the main reduction was due to a reduction in outside consultant utilization and staffing adjustments.

The Executive and the Board of Directors will continue to meet the challenge of stabilizing key staff retention. A 2% membership fee increase was approved for the 2007-2008 year. The revised Strategic/Business Plan developed in 2007 will be implemented in 2007/08 along with a corresponding financial plan. Future budgets will have to deal with limited financial resources and the need for expanded services.

The surplus of the previous year and this year has allowed the Board of Directors to establish a Revenue Protection Reserve Fund which will provide stability for future revenue as membership, and resultant fees, are on a volunteer basis.

The past 12 months have again been very successful both financially and administratively. Unexpected staff changes during the year created some challenges but the core administration staff have met the challenges and are continuing to establish clear office protocols and procedures.

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In this photo: (left to right) Tom LaChance, Robert LeChien and Dave Kueneman.

Commitee Reports

Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Committee Doug Chalmers, Chair

MANDATE | The responsibility of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Committee is to take a leadership role on behalf of the industry on WSIB issues including making recommendations to the Board of Directors and supporting proposals and programs leading to a reduction in the construction underground economy and assessment rates.

CHAIR | Doug Chalmers, of DCCL of Sarnia, is a leading expert and advocate for excellence in the construction industry. His commitment to reducing accidents and fatalities is well respected in all corners of the province and in the government of Ontario. Doug’s own company has achieved recognition for millions of manhours of accident free operation and his leadership.

REPORT | I became Chairman of the WSIB Committee last November after long term Chair Mike Archambault resigned to accept his appointment to the WSIB Board of Directors.

Mike’s absence was a big loss at COCA but having his leadership at the WSIB has been an important step forward for the industry and the Board. We congratulate Mike on his good work and thank him for his dedication.

Our work on WSIB issues has long been a key feature of the value COCA provides for its members. Last year the construction industry paid $731 million to the WSIB, about one third of total premiums. At an average of more than 6% premium on payroll this is a significant cost to contractors and buyers of construction. It is a key goal to work with the WSIB to control costs and establish a level playing field for our industry.

For 2008 the average construction rate will be reduced by 1.2%. This small change incorrectly

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suggests that there is stability in the system.

Instead we have two factors moving in opposite directions. In 2006 the construction Lost Time Injury rate (LTI) decreased by 8.2% to 2.15% outpacing the WSIB’s projected 5% reduction.

This achievement should be driving premium rates lower as hundreds of claims are avoided.

Unfortunately we must also deal with the cost per claim or severity rates climbing at an alarming rate. For 2007 the rate was projected to increase at 16% and another 13% for 2008. The average cost of a construction rate is projected to reach $67,725. COCA has approached the WSIB and they have agreed to work with COCA to identify the causes of cost increases because they can not be sustained without significant increases in construction assessment rates.

Important legislative changes occurred this year in Bill 187, the annual budget bill. It made important changes to the indexing of many injured workers’ pensions. Former legislation had the effect of almost eliminating inflation protection for many years. The new legislation provides three rounds of increases to partially make up for lost purchasing power. Our concern is the legislation did not establish a new indexing formula; it left it to Cabinet to set each year. The WSIB has estimated the cost of the changes at $750 million. COCA supports injured workers being appropriately compensated for their loss of earnings, and this legislation rights a wrong. However, we also support the indexing formula being featured in the legislation so the real cost can be assessed.

The Experience Rating programs have been very successful over the past 20 plus years in getting employers to better organize their workplace to reduce accidents and costs. The CAD 7 model

WSIB Construction Cost per LTI (Persistency) Projections 80000 $ 80,000 70000 $ 70,000

We have recently approached the WSIB about the impact on high wage, high turn over companies like many in construction on the collection system.

As a result of the CPP style collection system, employers pay premiums until the annual earnings maximum is reached. For many construction trades, particularly those whose experience overtime, the contractors are paying premiums greater than the allowable earnings base for the worker.

As a result, the WSIB has collected millions of dollars extra from these employers.

60000 $ 60,000

Thousands

for construction has been closely examined by COCA and our members in the past year. As the average size of rebates has been decreasing and surcharges have increased, the industry is concerned that the incentive to perform above average has been lost. COCA has encouraged the WSIB to use incentives to transfer costs to those who use the system and away from those who prevent accidents and reduce costs. COCA has set up a working group on CAD 7 and it will soon report on recommendations designed to make it work again.

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Cost of claims are growing at levels that are not sustainable.

COCA is working with the WSIB to identify cost drivers and to address them.

premiums but are eligible for benefits should an injury occur. This is a difficult proposal to move forward, as those who benefit by it are fighting hard to maintain their exemption. COCA will be meeting with the new Minister shortly to request that this issue be addressed.

COCA will shortly be conducting a survey of members to provide examples of this overpayment to the WSIB. We will be requesting that an alternative system be developed so that all contractors pay premiums that are equally based on exposure to risk.

A new initiative is set to support the WSIB updating its registration and collection system so that it will easily and accurately register tens of thousands of new Independent Operators.

The WSIB is about to start a process with our industry to try to update and streamline registration. COCA has formed a working group to identify the best options and they will be put on the table shortly.

The re-election of the government and the appointment of Brad Duguid as the new Minister of Labour has given us a new opportunity to pursue legislation to require that all Independent Operators in the construction industry have mandatory coverage under the WSI Act. The inappropriate use of IO’s is the major reason why much of the industry does not pay WSIB

It has been another very active year and we look forward to taking more steps forward in 2008.

I would like to thank Karen Renkema for her superb work organizing our work and advocating on our behalf. We wish her all the best in her new duties with the Ontario Road Builders Association and we welcome David Zurawel as the new Vice-President.

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Marketing, Communications & Membership Committee Report Greg Dolenc, Chair

MANDATE | The Marketing, Communications & Membership Committee promotes effective communication with COCA member associations and their members, potential member associations and industry stakeholders; identifies marketing opportunities; and suggests methods by which to showcase COCA’s strengths and resources to elected officials, civil servants, government agencies, educational institutions, the media and the public. The main focus of the committee is to communicate the enormous value of being a part of the Voice of Construction in Ontario. chair | Greg Dolenc is the representative of the Toronto Construction Association on the COCA Board of Directors and assumed the Chair of the Marketing, Communications and Membership Committee in July 2006. Despite his young age, Greg has considerable experience in the leadership of voluntary organizations. He is on the Board of Directors of TCA and was an Executive Member of the Young Construction Executives Club for 6 years, and also Chaired the Membership Development and Retention Committee for 4 years. In addition, Greg has been a member of the executive committee of a private hunting and fishing club, and has also run a summer program for children there for the past 4 years. Greg is a Technical Sales Representative for Sika Canada Inc. and is a proud father with two young children of his own. report | The Marketing, Communications & Membership (MCM) Committee took on a number of important projects in 06/07 beginning with the Annual Report. Like last year, the report was developed to be COCA’s signature communication piece, serving a variety of functions. Primarily, our Annual Report

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introduces COCA to the provincial government and explains the purpose and goals of our organization. It is also a valuable reference for politicians and bureaucrats looking to get in contact with members of the construction industry. The finished product was distributed to the COCA Board of Directors and Chief Operating Officers, Directors of our member associations, all members of the Provincial Parliament, and associations targeted for membership.

Our next project was the re-launch of Safety Edge. Safety Edge, an online tool created to help contractors build health and safety into their business, was further developed into an interactive CD for use by CSAO and WSIB representatives on the job site. The re-launch was announced at COCA’s Annual General Meeting on February 1, 2007. The AGM was a perfect venue to introduce the new capabilities of the product as it dovetailed nicely with presentations from Duncan Hawthorn, President and CEO of Bruce Power who spoke about his CEO Health & Safety Leadership Charter; and the Honourable Steve Mahoney, Chairman of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. The AGM was very well attended and feedback overwhelmingly positive.

Two additional projects undertaken by the committee this year will directly affect many of the future activities of COCA. We completed a membership survey, conducted by J&J Communications to determine what issues and priorities are most important to COCA members, evaluate COCA’s performance at meeting the needs of our members and to define ways to improve member outreach and communications.

Secondly, we embarked on a lengthy Strategic

Planning process that will chart the course for COCA over the coming years. I’d like to say a very special thank you to Doug Chalmers for volunteering to chair the Strategic Planning committee and to all who sat on the committee and gave so much of their time and insight.

Please see the Strategic Planning Report for further details.

A COCA logo use guideline complete with various COCA logo formats was also circulated to the Chief Operating Officers of all member associations. COOs were encouraged to use the COCA logo on their website and print and promotional materials whenever possible to identify their organization as proud members of COCA.

Recognizing the potential to gain feedback through the Strategic Planning and survey process, plans for Phase III of the COCA website (www.coca.on.ca) were put on hold this year.

Expect to see some impressive changes to our online presence in early 2008.

With the addition of David Zurawel as the new Vice President of Policy and Government Relations we are moving forward with Construction Day in the spring of 2008.

The Board of Directors has committed a significant budget to the event and we look forward to its outcome.

In addition to the aforementioned projects, the Committee also set a number of priorities this year including regularly communicating with potential member associations, branding and outreach to current members, and further development of Construction Day at Queen’s Park.

Early in the year, a COCA recruitment package was developed and distributed to 18 associations across the province. We were extremely pleased with our progress as the Ontario Electrical League and the Barrie Construction Association became the newest members of COCA. Other potential members have expressed interest in having COCA make a presentation before their Board of Directors.

Finally I would like to thank the COCA staff and most especially my colleagues from other associations who volunteer their time to the Marketing Communications and Membership Committee. Together, we are all committed to Building Ontario’s Future.

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Apprenticeship Working Group Report Ron Martin, Chair

MANDATE | The Apprenticeship Working Group was created to respond to the Minister’s Action Table on Apprenticeship that was struck in late 2005. The Apprenticeship Working Group has provided a forum for member organizations feedback and direction to issues and ideas arising from the Minister’s Action Table. chair | Ron Martin has continued to dedicate his time, experience and insight this past year serving as Chair of COCA’s Apprenticeship Working Group. He has more than 10 years experience in the youth employment fieldincluding 3 years with the Ministry of Education - before becoming Executive Director of the Sudbury Construction Association in 1994. In addition to his many contributions to COCA, Ron is Chair of the Construction Employers Coordinating Council of Ontario and chairs the Carpenters Employer Provincial Bargaining Committee. He is also a Trustee of the International Union of Operating Engineers (Local 793) Health & Benefit and Pension Funds.

Ron was born in Toronto but grew up and was educated in Sudbury. He has a long history of volunteering with groups associated with youth employment, apprenticeship and lifelong learning. Ron is also a football coach.

REPORT | Over the past year, this group has tracked a number of issues, primarily the conclusion of the Minister’s Action Table on Apprenticeship and the review of compulsory certification. In addition, the groundwork has been laid for the development of this working group into a new standing committee with a focus on education and recruitment beginning in 2008.

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The Minister’s Action Table on Apprenticeship afforded an opportunity for business, industry, labour, educators and trainers and community representatives to come together to express their views on the apprenticeship system in Ontario. The working group identified some key initiatives including an extension of the Apprenticeship Tax Credit with recommended changes to encourage apprentices to complete their training and become journeymen.

The group was not able to reach consensus on the difficult issue of compulsory certification. After a number of attempts we recommended to the Board of Directors that this is an issue best left to individual trade associations to speak on in their own interest.

The Action Table’s work has led to important changes. More than 25,400 new apprentices were registered in 2006-2007, and an additional 26,000 new registrations are expected for 2007-2008.

With apprenticeships now offered in 151 trades, the newly launched Employment Ontario will play a key role as the new branding and network vehicle for employment and training programs.

It will provide improved referral services, multilingual apprenticeship program information in 25 languages, expanded Hotline call-centre capabilities, and an easy to use website.

Earlier this year, Minister Bentley ordered Mr. Tim Armstrong to conduct a comprehensive review of the complex issue of compulsory certification for apprenticeship trades in Ontario. The working group, after deliberating the fact that no process presently exists to certify a trade in Ontario, passed a motion that COCA’s role on this subject would be to ensure that government, through its decision-making processes, would be inclusive of all contractors and their associations should they wish to participate. Mr. Armstrong is expected to complete his review and provide recommendations to the government early in 2008.

Recognizing the importance of apprenticeship to the industry, the working group discussed and agreed that the body needed to be elevated to the status of a full standing committee. The membership suggested and agreed that the name of the committee should be changed to the “Training, Education and Apprenticeship Committee” and that its mandate must be much broader. As such, the committee’s mandate establishes that it will take a leadership role on behalf of the members including:

• Respond to and take leadership on the industry’s need for skilled trades and labour; • Respond to and support regulatory changes that will support the industry’s training and apprenticeship needs; • Support the development and use of Labour Market Reports to better predict labour supply requirements; and, • Support member associations’ promotion of trades and education.

The first issue to be addressed by the new committee, as laid out in the 2008 business plan, will be securing government engagement on construction workforce shortage issues.

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Occupational Health & Safety Report Doug Chalmers, Chair

MANDATE | COCA’s Occupational Health & Safety mandate focuses on providing leadership in implementing excellence in Occupational Health and Safety.

CHAIR | Doug Chalmers, of DCCL of Sarnia, is a leading expert and advocate for excellence in the construction industry. His commitment to reducing accidents and fatalities is well respected in all corners of the province and in the government of Ontario. Doug’s own company has achieved recognition for millions of manhours of accident free operation and his leadership.

REPORT | For the past three years Ontario’s construction industry has made unprecedented reductions in Lost Time Injury (LTI) frequency.

As 2007 draws to a close we are on track for a three year reduction of approximately 30%.

This is an amazing improvement considering that in the past 20 years the industry has reduced frequency by more than 80%. Only one in three companies will have an accident when two decades ago most expected them. Many initiatives over this period have contributed to this change but I believe the most important is the growing understanding of construction owners that accidents are not an unavoidable feature of our industry. The cost of injury and illness continues to grow and the avoidance of them has gone from chance and luck to the science of managing the business and our employees. Each year many more contractors recognize the need to embrace health and safety not just because of the need to comply with the law, but because a successful business model requires it.

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regulations and targeting by the Ministry of Labour; all have created a growing focus on the need to make health and safety a priority.

The committee has long worked to find a process for reviewing the Construction Regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Act. We have worked for the past two years through the CSAO’s Provincial Committee to establish a Provincial Legislative Review Committee. Composed of Labour, Management and the Ministry of Labour, the group was agreed to this May and we anticipate the inaugural meeting will be held shortly. We are looking forward to this new group providing a fresh set of eyes on the regulations to make sure they bring together the best process in the industry with best practices in occupational health and safety.

The past year also included the matching of the Ministry of Labour’s targeting/High Risk Initiative. Early this year they approached COCA, recognizing the process often captured construction companies that were not poor performers. After an extensive dialogue, the Ministry has developed a system that is much better at identifying companies who can use help identifying their problems and put a new plan in place. We are convinced this program will be successful through 2008.

Beginning in late 2006 and continuing through 2007 I have personally committed myself to the development and implementation of an Accreditation system through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). I have been the construction industry’s representative along with Doug McVittie of the CSAO. It is a huge task developing such and important

The issue of an effective incentive was almost the undoing of the program. This October the WSIB announced that the proposal to go to the Board of Directors would not include a financial incentive. This was a key component required by our Members for industry buy-in. A strong reaction from COCA, the OGCA and most other sectors made it clear that this was a deal breaker.

WSIB Chairman Steve Mahoney called COCA President David Frame and assured him that with certain conditions a financial incentive will be a part of the proposal to be submitted to the Board of Directors.

I hope this is an indications that the WSIB is committed to a successful program in which tens of thousands of Ontario companies will invest in both better prevention and a strong performance for their companies. If so, in the next year we will work with our industry and the WSIB to help make Accreditation a success.

A key focus for 2008 will be a project with Lambton College in Sarnia to study the community’s success in creating the expectation and realizing workplace safety. With financial assistance from the WSIB we will make recommendations on how these practices can be duplicated throughout the province. This is an exciting opportunity for our industry to establish a path toward a new level of performance

Lost Time Injury (LTI) Frequency Construction (Class G) 2.60% 2.50%

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program that must work effectively to encourage employers from all industries and sectors, not just construction. It is vital that we find a balance between the requirements of the program to set a high standard of performance, define it broad enough to include all sectors, and establish incentives that will support participation but will sell to the WSIB.

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$2.56

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Cost of claims are growing at levels that are not sustainable.

COCA is working with the WSIB to identify cost drivers and to address them.

excellence. We are looking forward to working with the WSIB’s Chief of Prevention, Tom Beegan on this and other issues in the next year.

I would like to thank Karen Renkema for her dedicated staff work to keep all the balls in the air. It is a difficult job keeping all initiatives moving forward and Karen was successful. We will miss her enthusiasm as she joins ORBA and I am sure that we are in good hands with David Zurawel stepping up to support the committee.

I look forward to more adventures in the New Year.

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Environment Committee Frank Zechner, Chair

MANDATE | COCA’s Environment Committee is mandated to take a leadership and educational role on behalf of the construction industry on environment issues including waste management, control of the environment, impacts of construction, and advocating solutions for a safe and clean environment.

CAIR | Frank Zechner is the Executive Director of the Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association, one of COCA’s leading members on infrastructure and environmental issues, and is also Executive Director of the Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association, which in turn is a member of the OSWCA. Frank assumed both roles commencing January 1, 2006 and prior to that he ran a successful law practice focusing on environmental and infrastructure construction law. Frank’s successful experience before the courts and tribunals contesting Ministry of Environment legislation and policies brings a broad and unique skill set to the Environment Committee.

REPORT | There has always been interest in environmental issues among COCA members. A number of specific issues arose in recent months that have had a direct and often significant impact on COCA members. COCA, responding to the needs of its members re-established the committee with its first meeting taking place on March 28, 2007. The Environment Committee has tackled several key issues, including salt contaminated soils, dewatering of construction excavations, escalated enforcement by the Ministry of the 3 R’s regulations and addressing the implications of LEED certifications.

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\LEED, Leadership in Energy efficient and Environmental Design, is a third party verifiable rating system intended to encourage and accelerate sustainable green development and construction practices. The LEED system is equally applicable to new construction as well as the retrofit or alteration of existing buildings and structures. There are four levels of LEED certification based on the number of credits a structure earns: Platinum 52 to 69 points, Gold 39 to 51 points, Silver, 33 to 38 points and Bronze 26 to 32 points. LEED has far reaching implications for contractors and suppliers as governments and institutional owners may specify LEED certification levels which in turn affects sources and quality of concrete, wood, adhesives, coatings and other construction materials, the manner in which structures are fabricated and the chemical and energy emissions from both the construction site as well as the completed structure.

The 3R’s regulations date back to 1994 and require almost all industries to develop and implement plans for waste reduction and diversion. The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has taken a renewed interest in the construction sector and a number of residential and commercial construction sites beyond a certain size. Continued enforcement in this area will require changes to the practices by contractors in handling packing materials that accompany fragile equipment and components such as doors, windows and appliances, containers for construction supplies such as paint, adhesives and caulking, and the materials themselves such as plastic pipe, scrap wood and

fiberglass insulation. Demolition and renovation projects will present their own unique challenges for the diversion of materials away from landfills and incinerators.

The water infrastructure industry often digs below the water table, but so too do contractors building highway and railway under passes, transit systems, underground parking and many other structures. If you dig below the water table, the excavated area naturally fills with water which adds major safety hazards.

Water erosion leads to trench collapses, water prevents workers from seeing where they are moving, water greatly increases the likelihood of trips and falls and it is an electrical shock hazard if there are nearby cables for lighting or power tools. Removing the water triggers environmental approvals if the pumping exceeds 50,000 litres a day. While that sounds like a large volume, a moderate rate of less than 4 litres a minute (typical of a small garden hose) will exceed that threshold. The environmental approvals for construction safety one week water permit requires the same types of hydrology studies, bureaucracy and scrutiny as multi year water permits for major irrigation projects or water bottling plants. Both types of permits can often take months or a year to obtain and COCA believes this reality needs to be changed.

The law says that municipalities own their roadways and the soil beneath it. Municipalities have been spreading salt on roads for safety reasons for close to a century and not surprisingly, samples of soil taken from roadways show elevated salt concentrations. As a result of new policies and definitions from the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of the Environment, contractors working excavating in municipal roads find that the soils are no longer welcome at traditional sites such as quarries and gravel pits. COCA believes that it is inappropriate to download the environmental responsibility for decades of operation onto a contractor building a bridge footing or installing water pipes. Reputable contractors will either refuse to bid the work or pad their prices to address the risks. Less than reputable contractors will put in lower prices and move the soils at night to unknown locations.

The new committee on the block has tackled many issues of vital interest to the construction industry and will continue to do so.

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Ontario’s Construction Industry Sustaining Economic Growth – Creating Jobs – Building Infrastructure

Since 2002, Construction leads the province in job creation: 79,000 jobs have been added in the industry, 73,000 in the retail trade, and 23,000 in agriculture.

There is a huge infrastructure deficit in Ontario – but the Provincial Government and the Construction industry are teaming up to address the problem. Our companies and our skilled workforce are ready and able to implement the Province’s $60 billion infrastructure investment over the next 10 years. This will support ongoing growth of the Ontario economy, not just in construction. For every dollar invested in construction there is a 3x multiplier economic impact on our suppliers, manufacturers and service industries.

Construction is a main economic driver in Ontario: in 2006, the Construction industry contributed $23.4 billion to the provincial economy; Manufacturing was at $84.8 billion, Retail Trade at $25.9 billion and Mining $7.3 billion.

Building Permits 2007 (Annual Growth) Total Construction Growth Year Over Year 29% Commercial 20% Institucional 38% Industrial 45% 0%

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COCA Chairman Jim Coates speaks with Minister of Economic Development & Trade Sandra Pupatello.

COCA Vice President of Policy & Government Relations (centre) with MOE Sector Compliance Branch staff Agatha Garcia-Wright and Peter Balaban.

COCA Chairman Jim Coates thanks Karen Renkema for her valuable work with COCA and wishes her well.

In this photo COCA 2nd Vice Chairman Paul Raboud and OGCA President Clive Thurston.

Board Member Ron Johnson (left) with Queen’s Park observer Murray Graham at COCA’s Post Election Anaylsis and Seminar.

COCA President David Frame (right) with Mark Tyler (left) and Richard Morrison (centre) of the WSIB.

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COCA Board Member Doug Chalmers in conversation with The Honourable Steve Mahoney, WSIB Chairman.

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Chief Operating Officers Committee Harold Lindstrom, P. Eng., Chair

MANDATE | The Chief Operating Officers Committee was created as part of COCA’s Strategic Plan in 2003 with a mandate to provide a forum for the exchange of information and discussion of common problems and challenges amongst the Chief Operating Officers of member associations.

CHAIR | Harold Lindstrom, P.Eng., is Manager of the Construction Association of Thunder Bay. In addition to being a professional Engineer, Harold is a particularly active association executive who tirelessly works for the good of his members and the industry at large. Harold has served as Chair for three years now and his colleagues fully appreciate his insights and leadership skill.

REPORT | The COO Committee is now well established after its fourth year of operation.

The committee meetings continue to be held immediately before the COCA Board meetings and have generated productive discussion and information sharing between Associations.

The COO Committee continues to provide information for the Occupational Health & Safety committee, the Construction Lien Act committee and others.

The construction procurement processes of the Ontario government have been the primary topic of discussion this year. Standard government procedures for bidding, tendering and award are being sought. Other topics of discussion have been limited and the committee recognizes the need to work harder to bring forward timely

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issues of common interest. To this end the committee will be changing its format moving forward. COOs will be canvassed in advance of each committee meeting to contribute agenda items – information on which will be brought to the meeting for discussion. This should ensure that the COO meetings are of value to our members.

Additionally, the operation of the Provincial Plans Room will be left to the sub-committee (that was struck for this express purpose) and only a short report on their progress will be included as an agenda item. These changes were initiated in preparation for the introduction of an expanded COO committee mandate that will allow the COCA Board of Directors to garner more recommendations and feedback from member association COOs. The COO committee has continued to develop a reporting system through our meetings to keep COCA member associations up to date on COCA activities and communications. This is an especially necessary aspect of the COO committee as many of the member Association COOs are not COCA Board members.

I look forward to the coming year as we continue to work hard to make the COO committee meetings both useful and relevant to all members.

An effective COO committee should help COCA sustain its membership and potentially assist in attracting new members as non-member COOs hear of the meetings’ value.

Construction Lien Act Committee

Dave Kueneman, Chair

MANDATE | The Construction Lien Act Committee dates from 1983 when COCA first undertook the challenge of establishing the legislation. The Committee is charged with redeveloping industry consensus and reintroducing reform proposals to the Ministry of the Attorney General, ensuring the Ministry follows through on promises to introduce legislation and pass into law.

PROFILE | Dave Kueneman, an engineer and former Chairman of the Toronto Construction Association, is well-versed in the intricacies of the Act and is well-known as a leading advocate for change in the industry. Dave has contributed energy, insight and leadership to COCA in many ways. He filled the position of 2nd Vice Chair of COCA with distinction until 2004 and agreed to continue as Chair of the Committee when pressures of business required him to reduce his time commitments.

REPORT | There was not much progress to report with respect to a legislative review of the Construction Lien Act of Ontario in the year ending October 31. During that year, a decision on the appeal of the original Kennedy Electric case was released and the original decision will stand. That decision leaves the industry uncertain as to what specific work is covered by the Act. In addition, the vast majority of contractors continue to arrive at a point where they have neither their holdback nor their lien rights making the Act somewhat impotent with respect to the protection that it was intended to provide.

The committee has met once since the provincial election and agreed to meet again in January with the purpose of reconfirming and/or updating our original legislative proposals based on member feedback. As soon as these proposals are confirmed we hope to meet with the new Attorney General, The Honourable Chris Bentley as soon as possible. COCA believes the Construction Lien Act simply must be updated soon. A new government mandate has given us an opportunity to make it a priority.

Its all smiles at a COCA Board of Directors meeting.

In this picture (left to right) Mary Ingram-Haigh, Frank Zechner, Pio Cerilli, Tom LaChance, Robert LeChien and Dave Kueneman.

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Ontario Provincial Plansroom Working Group Harold Lindstrom, P. Eng., Chair

with representatives from all participating associations. The improvements over the last year have been substantial and have increased the functionality of the system.

CHAIR | Harold Lindstrom, P.Eng., is Manager of the Construction Association of Thunder Bay. In addition to being a professional Engineer, Harold is a particularly active association executive who tirelessly works for the good of his members and the industry at large. Harold has served as Chair for three years now and his colleagues fully appreciate his insights and leadership skill.

REPORT | The Provincial Plans Room has made great strides this year - the continuing cooperation of its members is unparalleled in the industry. Twelve associations are now on board, all operating on the same platform and accessible to the general public and all association members through the internet. This makes the system open to Ontario, Canada and the world; a request made by many of the tender calling authorities. The issue of a standardized rate structure has been agreed upon but not without a lot of give and take - and that became the motto of this collaboration, “Give and Take”.

Wade-Tech has continued its support as our provider. A technical committee has been set up to monitor the operation and performance of the plansroom software and has assisted in the ongoing improvements to the system. Meetings are held about once every three to four months

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CANet.ontario, as the plansroom is now called, made its first presentation to the Ontario government in October of this year and caught the attention of the government’s procurement branch. Success with the provincial government will not be easy. The government has provided us with timelines and it appears that constant communication will be required over a two year period before we can successfully ensure our receipt of all Ontario government construction tender calls as government policy. This will require significant work on our part.

In this photo (left to right) are Harold Lindstrom, David Surplis, Sam Costa, Ron Johnson, Geoff Kinney, Mary Ingram-Haigh, Frank Zechner and Pio Cerilli

Financials

Auditors’ report

To the Members of Council Of Ontario Construction Associations

The accompanying summarized balance sheet and statement of revenue and expense are derived from the complete financial statements of Council of Ontario Construction Associations as at October 31, 2007 and for the year then ended on which we expressed an opinion without reservation in our report dated November 15, 2007. The fair summarization of the complete financial statements is the responsibility of management. Our responsibility, in accordance with the applicable Assurance Guideline of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, is to report on the summarized financial statements.

In our opinion, the accompanying summarized financial statements fairly summarize, in all material respects, the related complete financial statements in accordance with the criteria described in the Guideline referred to above.

The summarized financial statements do not contain all disclosures required by Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Readers are cautioned that these statements may be not appropriate for their purposes. For more information on Council of Ontario Construction Associations’ financial position and results of operations and cash flows, reference should be made to the related complete financial statements.

Toronto, Ontario November 15, 2007

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CLARKS HENNING LLP CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Licensed Public Accountants

Summarized Balance Sheet As At October 31, 2007

ASSETS Current assets

Cash

Term deposit

Accounts receivable

Prepaid expenses

2007

2006

$ 76,863 200,000 13,240 4,094

$ 238,964 18,711 7,234

294,197

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Office furniture and equipment

Equipment under capital lease

31,421 24,073

29,611 28,836

Less accumulated depreciation

55,494 26,372

58,447 32,080

29,122

26,367

323,319

291,276

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Deferred revenue

Current portion of capital lease obligation

44,265 5,359 4,293

72,097 24,464 5,997

53,917

102,558

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6,825

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Unrestricted - operating fund

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109,383

244,573 7,469

168,348 13,545

252,042

181,893

323,319

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Summarized Statement Of Revenue And Expense Year Ended October 31, 2007 Revenue

Membership dues

Contributions - Members, special

Workplace Safety & Insurance Board

Other

601,548 - 19,104 13,215

525,405 5,000 1,663 16,430

633,867

548,498

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Operating expenses

Workplace Safety & Insurance Board

544,614 19,104

505,129 1,663

563,718

506,792

Excess of revenue over expense for the year

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$ 41,706

Complete audited financial statements available upon request from the office of the President.

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Member Profiles ACOUSTICAL ASSOCIATION ONTARIO

The Acoustical Association Ontario The Acoustical Association Ontario (AAO) is an Employers’ Association which represents approximately fifty (50) unionized contractors engaged in interior finishing construction in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) sectors of the construction industry in Ontario. Specifically, AAO members perform drywall, acoustic, insulation and fireproofing work throughout the Province of Ontario, including such areas as Windsor, London, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Niagara, Hamilton, Toronto, Oshawa, Kingston and Ottawa.

Operating since the early 1960’s, AAO was established to represent its members in labour relations and to promote an employer-employee policy that would lead to a sound and harmonious relationship with any employee bargaining agent representing the employees of its members. As a constituent member of the Carpenters’ Employer Bargaining Agency and the Painters & Allied Trades Employer Bargaining Agency, AAO represents its member employers in Province Wide Collective Bargaining, respectively, with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America and the International Union of Painters & Allied Trades.

In addition to its industrial relations role, AAO works to promote the welfare and enhance the interests of its members and the industry at large by: • The collection and distribution of useful and reliable information.

• Endeavouring to establish uniform trade practices.

• Promoting and maintaining improved methods of business.

• Attempting to improve the knowledge, skill and proficiency of members and their employees.

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Architectural Glass & Metal Contractors Association Founded in 1979, the Architectural Glass & Metal Contractors Association (AGMCA) is a non-profit organization, established to assist its members in maintaining high business standards and to offer a source of knowledge with respect to its members’ day-to-day business environment. AGMCA members are provided with a wide range of benefits for the individual growth and the advancement of their profession.

• A channel of communication within the profession and with important audiences outside the profession.

• Supports Architectural Glass and Metal Technician apprenticeship programs in conjunction with the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities.

• Provides educational opportunities for Association members.

• Develops Industry standards.

• Supports and participates in local, provincial and national construction forums.

• Actively involves its members in attaining improved safety performance and standards.

• Promotes a fair standard form of warranty for workmanship.

AGMCA is the recognized bargaining agent representing glazing contractors in Ontario, who are signatory to Collective Agreements with the Ontario Council of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. The Association not only works with employers to gather in this unionized atmosphere but also contributes significantly to the well being of the Industry at large. To achieve what is expected of subcontractors today, owners, general contractors and consultants have an increasing awareness of factors other than price. They turn to AGMCA members for benefits that include track records of performance, reliability, Workers’ Compensation, a trained and stable work force, supervision, standards and ethics, awareness of changing technologies and numerous other factors.

Member Profiles Contact Information Barrie Eon Association Manager Address:

Phone: Fax: Web Site: Email:

4 – 1400 Bayly Street, O.M. 2, Pickering, ON, L1W 3R2 (905) 420-7272 (905) 420-7288 www.agmca.ca info@agmca.ca

TRAINING: AMCO is jointly involved with the Millwright Regional Council in the training of Construction Millwrights in Ontario. We establish training criteria and standards that meet the needs of our contractors and clients and through MTCU deliver this training to provide Journeyman Millwrights with a Certificate of Qualification for this designated trade.

Address:

Phone: Fax: Web Site: Email:

290 N. Queen Street, Suite 219, Etobicoke, ON, M9C5L2 (416) 620-6558 (416) 620-1293 www.amcontario.ca amcomail@bellnet.ca

Association of Millwrighting Contractors of Ontario Inc. AMCO is a voluntary Association of Unionized Millwrighting Contractors established, in 1979, to further the aims and objectives of its members with particular reference to labour relations and related activities including Collective Bargaining, agreement administration and business support.

STRUCTURE: AMCO is a not for profit organization, incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, and managed by a six member Board of Directors, elected annually by the membership, in accordance with its Constitution and By-Laws.

PURPOSE: The Association’s principal function is to be the designated Provincial Employer Bargaining Agency and negotiates and administers the Provincial I.C.I. Millwright Collective Agreement with the Millwright Regional Council of Ontario. Moreover, it provides members with Labour Relations counseling with particular reference to interpretation of the Collective Agreement. AMCO also provides a resource of general business information for its members through involvement with other construction associations and government committees.

COMMITTEES: AMCO has established a number of standing committees to represent the membership in those areas of interest and concern. Each committee has its own chairperson who is responsible for coordinating the activity of that committee.

The Barrie Construction Association The Barrie Construction Association was incorporated as a mixed trade association in Simcoe County in 1991. It was originally founded in the early 1950’s as a plans room and bid depository operated by the Chamber of Commerce. In the spring of 1989 an idea was put into motion to open a mixed Trade Association which would address the needs of the ICI Sector in the Simcoe County area. In the past 16 years the BCA has grown and expanded to approximately 350 member companies.

The BCA operates an in-house plans room for our members. In May of 1999 we introduced an EPR and since then, have become members of the Ontario Plans Room. Members also receive a weekly list of projects out for tender.

We offer our members many different services such as education including safety training, business and Gold Seal courses, as well as several discount programs.

We provide a blueprint copying and scanning service which includes archiving. We have a full selection of CCA construction documents for sale and offer a free affidavit service for members. All members are listed in our yearly membership directory as well as on our Web Site. Throughout the year our members can participate in a variety of social and

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Barrie and area is still considered one of the fastest growing areas in the province which we hope to see continue for many more years to come.

Contact Information Scott Ward President Barb Rousseau Executive Director Address:

Phone: Fax: Email: Web Site:

156 Victoria St., Barrie, ON L4N 2J4 (705) 726-5864 (705) 726-4649 office@barrieca.com www.barrieca.com

Quality can only come with the knowledge of today’s codes, construction practices and environmental requirements.

The CFBA’s objective is to: • Promote and advance the construction of structurally sufficient, environmentally sound farm buildings in Canada.

• Promote and advance the standards of farm structures through research, education and practical applications.

• Encourage high quality work and fair dealings by association members toward farmers and the general public.

• Represent the association in legislation proposals, codes, safety, labour and other matters administered by governments.

• Organize and support meetings for the exchange of information among the members of the Association.

Address:

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Canadian Farm Builders Association The Canadian Farm Builders Association was formed by a group of farm building contractors who met on Feb. 5, 1980 and saw a need for some uniformity in the farm building industry as well as some quality standards to work from. With ongoing seminars and manuals the CFBA members today work with the latest information available. Most of this information comes from the Canadian Farm Builders Association and OMAFRA. Today our association has over two hundred members.

These members include farm builders, engineers, OMAFRA employees, building inspectors, and suppliers of farm building related products. Farm buildings are getting more and more complicated every day, with environmental concerns as well as safety. Today’s farm buildings are not just barns they are a series of products to produce healthy livestock, save energy and protect the environment.

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Canadian Fence Industry Association of Ontario The CFIA Ontario Chapter currently represents 77 members of 175 members of the Canadian Fence Industry Association as a whole. Our chapter membership continues to grow by 10% every year.

We organize several meetings throughout the year, including our Annual General Meeting and enjoy three social events per year.

Member Profiles The Ontario Chapter of the CFIA continually seeks out opportunities to work with different community groups for local charity projects.

Our Chapter is pleased to be members of both the Toronto Construction Association’s Trade Contractors Division and the Council of Ontario Construction Associations.

Web Site:

www.cfia.ca

Construction Association of Thunder Bay The Construction Association of Thunder Bay was founded as the Lakehead Builders Exchange in 1949 to foster and advance the interests of those who are directly or indirectly connected with or affected by construction in Northwestern Ontario. In 1969 The Lakehead Builders Exchange became the Construction Association of Thunder Bay.

Concrete Floor Contractors Association of Ontario The Best Floors Start, With Our Finish! TM For over 35 years, the members of the Concrete Floor Contractors Association of Ontario have defined the standard of quality in the concrete finishing industry.

Our members have installed hundreds of millions of square feet of concrete floors for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential users across Canada. Our members are committed to workplace safety, certification programs, environmental concerns and service excellence.

For further information on concrete floors, please visit our Web Site at www.concretefloors.ca.

Contact Information Geoff Kinney Executive Director Address:

Phone: Fax: Web Site: Email:

PO Box 30051, RPO DUNDAS NEYAGAWA, Oakville, ON, L6H 7L8 (905) 582-9825 (416) 981-3913 www.concretefloors.ca gkinney@concretefloors.ca

To date the Association has a membership of 190 firms, a nine person Board of Directors, and appropriate staff who work together to publish a daily plans notice, weekly newsletter, yearly magazine (Construction Northwest), a membership directory and buyers guide.

On a day to day basis the Association operates a physical and electronic plans room, affidavit services, sales of CCDC, CCA and other construction documents, provides full blueprint and specification copying and scanning services, disseminates information received from affiliated organizations such as CCA, COCA, CECCO, CLRAO, and when required operates a bid depository for the receipt of trade tenders on projects.

The Association facilitates training events which educate its members on the daily operation of their firms. These could be information sessions on current regulations, be it WSIB, MOL, CCRA, procurement to government agencies etc., or training in aspects of safety on a jobsite which may include educational or certification requirements.

Throughout the year the Association facilitates and operates educational events, golf tournaments, a curling bonspiel and other special events to acquaint members with one another and improve their understanding of the industry.

Address: 857 North May Street,

Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3S2 Phone: (807) 622-9645 Fax: (807) 623-2296 Web Site: www.catb.on.ca Email: information@catb.on.ca

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Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario The Electrical Contractors Association is a charter member of the Council of Ontario Construction Associations.

The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario represents approximately 1000 unionized electrical contracting firms, the majority of whom are small to medium sized, family owned and operated businesses.

Through the Electrical Trade Bargaining Agency, the Association is the exclusive bargaining agent on behalf of these firms in collective bargaining with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

The ECAO contractors employ 15,000 electricians, power line workers, communication workers, apprentices and support staff and generate in excess of $2.5 billon worth of electrical, utility and communications work annually.

ECAO membership is distributed among thirteen area ECAs covering the entire province. The area ECAs are our source of representation to internal committees, boards and external organizations such as COCA, providing geographically diverse and representative input to industry issues.

Up to 2007, ECAO was the registrar for municipal licensing of electrical contractors. Over the previous six years, ECAO joined with its industry partners and the Electrical Safety Authority to promote provincewide licensing of electrical contractors. Province-wide licensing was enacted by government in 2005 and came into full effect in 2007. ECAO handed off its registrar role to the newly created Electrical Contractor Registration Agency of the Electrical Safety Authority, but maintains its position on the governing body.

In addition to its labour relations and licensing activities, ECAO is very active and works closely with COCA in matters related to WSIB, occupational health and safety and the Construction Lien Act. Address:

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Grand Valley Construction Association Formed in 1974, the two main Construction Associations – those representing the KitchenerWaterloo area, and the city of Guelph joined together to form the Grand Valley Construction Association.

Today, the GVCA is the third largest mixed trade association in Ontario with well over 550 members.

The geographic area covered by the Grand Valley includes the counties of Brant, Dufferin, Grey, Wellington, the judicial district of Norfolk, Haldimand and the Region of Waterloo.

Located in Cambridge Ontario the GVCA provides the means for architects, engineers, developers and building owners to reach a qualified market of contractors, subs, suppliers and manufacturers.

The GVCA is the complete source for contract documents, reference materials, safety training and management courses.

The Grand Valley Construction Association’s mission is to provide Building Excellence by; • Building Awareness of our industry through facilitating interaction with industry related advocacy groups and stakeholders.

• Building Business by providing members access to various resources and services to identify and advance opportunities.

• Building Careers by providing access to and facilitation of career development.

Our core business is plans on display both in house, and on line. The Grand Valley Construction Association is part of the South Western Regional Plans Room that includes the London and Windsor Construction Associations. Members can access plans and specs electronically from Windsor, to Mississauga through our one stop member service.

The Grand Valley Construction Association’s area is a vibrant centre for growth and development. Our

Member Profiles commitment to the industry and our members will see the expansion of our services to include hosting of private projects, development of a comprehensive construction resources centre, and a move towards growing our electronic plans room services. The Grand Valley Construction Association is a one-stop centre for Construction Excellence.

Address:

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25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, ON, N1R 6R8 (519) 622 - 4822 (519) 621 - 3289 www.gvca.org staff@gvca.org

are listed in the HHCA Membership Directory, as well as on the HHCA Web Site, facilitating easy contact between members and businesses.

Those looking to expand your educational horizons can participate in a number of safety courses and industry seminars. The HHCA is a proud sponsor of the WSIB Safety Group Program. A wide array of social events is also offered for those clients who are interested in networking or entertaining clients.

For more information on how your company can benefit from membership in the HHCA, please call the Association at (905) 522 - 5220, or visit our Web Site: www.hhca.ca Address:

Phone: Fax: Web Site: Email:

370 York Blvd., Suite 100, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3L1 (905) 522 - 5220 (905) 572 - 9166 www.hhca.ca sandy@hhca.ca

Hamilton-Halton Construction Association Membership in the Hamilton - Halton Construction Association (HHCA) provides many benefits for both large construction companies, as well as small businesses forging their way in the highly competitive construction industry.

A visit to the HHCA Plans Room allows members to view construction tenders in a quiet and businesslike atmosphere. A bi-weekly bulletin is published featuring a list of tenders on display, addenda, and bidders lists, ensuring every member has quick and convenient access to information concerning tenders on display. HHCA members have the ability to view tenders online with the purchase of our Electronic Plans Room in conjunction with the TCA making tenders available in their offices at the click of a mouse.

Members of HHCA can receive volume discounts on group benefit insurance plans as well as Member - to - Member discounts. The HHCA publishes a monthly newsletter, keeping members up to date on new developments in the local construction industry as well as programs and services offered by the HHCA. Business services such as “Commissioners of Affidavits,” blueprint copy services and meeting room rentals are available to members. All members

Heavy Construction Association of Toronto An organization of contractors engaged in the heavy civil engineering construction sector, on work such as bridge construction and rehabilitation, tunnels, marine construction, structure foundations and other infrastructure in Toronto and the surrounding area.

PURPOSES: 1. To serve as an accredited employers’ organization under the Labour Relations Act of Ontario and to represent employers in the heavy engineering sector of the construction industry.

2. To represent the heavy engineering sector of the industry in labour relations matters relating to collective agreement(s) and to assist in the settlement of labour disputes.

3. To represent the members by liaising with other industry organizations in matters of safety, labour relations, industry practices, fair working conditions, lobbying of government agencies, etc.

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Member Profiles 4. To promote harmonious relationships between management and labour.

5. To promote the highest standards of construction and business methods and to promote and maintain improved methods.

6. To collect and disseminate information of interest to our members and to educate our members by conducting seminars.

7. To contribute to the improvement of engineering and technical education through donations to worthy universities, colleges and/or schools.

8. To influence government and other owners of construction in maintaining high standards of professionalism in their contract conditions.

9. To promote work for our sector of the industry.

10. To promote better understanding and goodwill between the public and the contractors.

Contact Information Eric J. Lewis Executive Director Address:

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Drywall & Acoustic Installation Exterior Insulated Installation Finishing Systems Thermal Insulation Asbestos Removal Drywall Taping & Plastering Fireproofing Applications Residential Steel Framing Mold Remediation

In 1984 ISCA was issued a Certificate of Accreditation by the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

This gave ISCA the right to negotiate with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Drywall Acoustic Lathing & Insulation Local 675 in the Residential Sector. In 1987 ISCA was issued a Certificate of Accreditation by the Ontario Labour Relations Board to negotiate with the International Union of Painters & Allied Trades District 46, Local 1891 the Residential Sector.

Other companies involved in the manufacture and/or supply of material for the drywall & acoustic sector of the construction industry may join ISCA as an Associate Member.

Address:

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60 Sharer Rd., Woodbridge, ON, L4K 3C4 (416) 746 - 4722 (416) 746 - 1522 www.isca.ca info@isca.ca

Interior Systems Contractors Association of Ontario

Kingston Construction Association

The Interior Systems Contractors Association of Ontario (ISCA) was incorporated on September 1, 1971. Originally it was incorporated as The Drywall Association of Ontario. In 1980 it was renamed The Interior Systems Contractors Association of Ontario and now represents over 90 contractors and 30 suppliers/manufacturers throughout the province who employ over 10,000 members of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America to perform work in, but not limited to the following areas:

Founded in 1950, the Kingston Construction Association (KCA) brings together businesses involved in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) construction sectors. Serving an area from Brockville to Belleville, the Association seeks to achieve a closer relationship and better understanding among the various branches of the industry. This includes general contractors, road builders, trade contractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, finance, insurance, and not least the owners, both public and private. KCA offers its members many important services which facilitate the tendering process: our plans room and

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Member Profiles electronic plans room (online) for viewing plans and specifications; notarizing statutory declarations; providing standardized construction contracts; and our Bid Depository service for large projects. As well, we create many opportunities for networking and education throughout the year. The Association provides for liaison with the City of Kingston, surrounding Townships, the Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA). Recognizing the skilled trades shortage, KCA is involved in attracting young people to the skilled trades through its activities with the Thousand Islands Workforce Development Board, St. Lawrence College, the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), the Limestone and Algonquin School Boards and many other community partners. The Kingston Construction Association is active and community focused. We build Kingston.

Address:

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1575 John Counter Blvd.

Kingston, ON, K7M 3L5 (613) 542 - 9431 (613) 542 - 2417 www.kca.on.ca staff@kca.on.ca

We are affiliated with the Canadian Construction Association and are a lobbyist for the London region.

Contact Information: Derek Smith Executive Director Monica Haak Plan Room Co-ordinator John Rasenberg President Address:

Phone: Fax: Web site: Email:

331 Aberdeen Drive, London, ON, N5V 4S4 (519) 453-5322 (519) 453-5335 www.ldca.on.ca admin@ldca.on.ca

Mechanical Contractors Association Ontario London and District Construction Association The London and District Construction Association (LDCA) was established in 1898 and is one of the oldest construction associations in the province of Ontario.

The LDCA currently has a staff of four but supports a large membership of over 490 members.

Some of the services offered by the LDCA are: • • • • • •

Plan Room Electronic Plan Room Documents Legal and Accounting Advice Labour relations advice Contracts advice

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario is a provincial trade association that represents approximately 350 construction firms across Ontario – involved in the Mechanical Contracting field (ie.

HVAC, industrial process systems, plumbing and steamfitting systems, sheetmetal, insulation, fire protection and refrigeration areas); whose members, in turn, employ some 12,000 to 14,000 construction tradespersons across the province.

The MCAO is the designated “Employer Bargaining Agency” under the Ontario Labour Relations Act – with respect to the provincial Plumbing and Steamfitting collective agreement for the ICI industry.

Address: Phone: Fax: Web Site: Email:

10 Director Court, Suite 103 (905) 856 - 0342 (905) 856 - 0385 www.mcao.org mcao@mcao.org

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Member Profiles Ontario Association of Demolition Contractors The Ontario Association of Demolition Contractors (O.A.D.C.) formerly known as the Metropolitan Toronto Demolition Contractors Association (M.T.D.C.A.) has been around since 1976. We recently changed the name due to the diversity of our members.

Our members are from all around Ontario, not just the Toronto area. The members of the Association are made up of employers who are actively engaged in the demolition industry and who have entered into a contract with the Labourer’s International Union of North America. The main purpose of the O.A.D.C is to act as a bargaining agency for the members during negotiations with the union. Presently, there are approximately twenty-five contractors who remit to the Association and approximately 10 active members who attend various meetings. The board of directors and the active members try to meet at least three times a year, in order to go over changes within the industry.

Contact Information Robin Savage Association Administrator Address:

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P.O. Box 575, Aurora, ON, L4G 3L6 (905) 726-4374 (905) 726-3211 robin@priestly.ca

The Objectives of the OEL: The League’s role is to communicate, educate, represent and promote Ontario’s electrical industry through Chapter meetings, the Dialogue magazine, Contractor Newsbriefs, Chapter newsletters, conferences, seminars, the League Web Site, promotional programs and community activities.

Our mission is to “promote, strengthen and represent the electrical industry in Ontario.” The League is dedicated to providing services in an informative and entertaining way.

Become a Member: We work hard for our membership to keep them involved in and up-to-date on current issues affecting their business. In addition to our Board of Directors, our League has numerous volunteers from across Ontario. These members make the time to sit on many internal committees to help us achieve our mission including our Contractor Committee, Chapter Committee and Government Relations Committee.

Our contractor members also sit on various industry committees, such as ESA’s Contractor Advisory Council, Master’s Examination Board, the ECRA Advisory Council and the Provincial Code Committee. We also have contractor representation on other committees that affect the electrical trade, such as the MTCU’s PAC/IC groups. Members are kept informed of these activities through monthly chapter meetings, our communications tools and through the Members Only section of our Web Site, www.oel.org. For further information or to become a member, contact us at: Address:

Phone: Fax: Web Site: Email:

5800 Explorer, Dr., Suite 200, Mississauga, ON, L4W 5K9 (905) 238-1382 (905) 238-1420 www.oel.org league@oel.org

ONTARIO ELECTRICAL LEAGUE

Ontario Electrical League The Ontario Electrical League is a non-profit, provincial organization, dedicated to 23 Chapters with over 2500 members from the electrical industry. This year we celebrated both our 85th anniversary and the fact that we play an even greater role today in assisting contractors and their businesses. League members include electrical contractors, electricians, apprentices, municipal utilities, electrical inspectors, distributors, manufacturers, manufacturers’ representatives, consulting engineers, trade educators, and service companies that support the contractor’s business.

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Ontario General Contractors Association The OGCA has made many changes over the last year and there are more to come, changes that will strengthen the Association and provide members with advantages to help them retain employees, build their companies and provide them with an edge in

Member Profiles competitive bidding of projects across Ontario. We continue to work with OAA and CEO as well as numerous other stakeholders to improve the industry for all. We look forward to continuing to build the reputation of OGCA as a leader in the construction industry and to providing our members with the finest services and representation anywhere.

Some of our accomplishments for the past year include: • Construction Symposium (April 2007) - over 534 delegates at Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood • Working with several major municipalities to develop procurement practices • CSAO’s recognition of our safety record over the last sixteen years • Aggressive marketing and education program • Formation of EDCON with other provincial associations to promote management training, attract young people, and promote Gold Seal • Major participation with Infrastructure Ontario and other Government Bodies • Publication of a Guide to Supplementary Conditions for Health Projects and a revised and updated Document 100 • New exclusive membership benefits – Health benefits through Benefit Partners, Life / Auto with Marsh Canada, VuBiz online education, Bell Business Solutions, REED Construction Data, Chrysler and Construction Safety Solutions OGCA continues to build a strong public image for the General Contracting Industry.

Address:

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6299 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON, L4V 1N3 (905) 671-3969 (905) 671-8212 www.ogca.ca info@ogca.ca

in Ontario. The Association is a group of professional roofing contractors, roofing product suppliers, building science consultants and industry professionals. The mission of the organization is to promote excellence in roofing construction through good business ethics, ongoing training and education, and compliance with the latest standards of occupational health and safety.

The Association encourages its members to provide the customer with the highest standard of service and the finest quality of workmanship.

Address:

Phone: Fax:

Web Site: Email:

940 The East Mall, Suite 301, Etobicoke, ON, M9B 6J7 (416) 695-4114 (416) 695-9920 or 1-888-33-OIRCA www.ontarioroofing.com oirca@ontarioroofing.com

Ontario Painting Contractors Association (OPCA) The Ontario Painting Contractors Association (OPCA) has served Ontario’s finest Industrial–CommercialInstitutional Painting Contractors since 1976.

The OPCA exists to serve the membership through information, education and promotion of the Painting and Decorating Trade of Ontario.

The OPCA represents Painting Contractors throughout Ontario. Member-driven industry-specific committees are an integral part of the Association.

The OPCA’s official quarterly publication, Top Coat, serves as the voice of the Painting trade in Ontario. The OPCA’s monthly publication, Brush Strokes, keeps members abreast of timely information relevant to their business needs.

Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association

For further information, please visit www.ontpca.org.

Since 1964 the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association (OIRCA) has been the voice of the Industrial/Commercial/Institutional roofing industry

The Association promotes its affiliation with the Architectural Painting Specification Manual (APSM) program as the best resource available to decision

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Member Profiles makers and budget keepers to ensure that every construction job is finished right!

For further information, please visit www.apsm.ca.

Contact Information Andrew Sefton Executive Director Address:

Phone: Fax: Web Site: Email

211 Consumers Road, Suite 305, Toronto, ON, M2J 4G8 (416) 498-1897 or (800) 461-3630 (416) 498-6757 www.ontpca.org Andrew.Sefton@OntPCA.org

workforce, which in turn, provides efficient and quality workmanship for customers and ORAC Members.

Occupational Health and Safety Of prime importance to ORAC and its Members, is its support and participation in the Industry’s Provincial Trade Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Labour Management Health & Safety Committee.

Government/Industry Liaison Legislators and Government policy advisors often fail to properly consult key players within an Industry to which the legislation could and may have an adverse and damaging effect. ORAC recognizes the importance of being active representatives within the HVACR Industry in Ontario.

Continuing Business Education Programs Providing Association Members and their employees with forums to enhance company skills on a variety of timely and important subjects. Seminars and forums that will better serve the employee, buyer, public and overall profitability of an ORAC Member firm in its day-to-day operation.

Ontario Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors Association

Address:

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6770 Davand Drive, Unit #43, Mississauga, ON, L5T 2G3 (905) 670 - 0010 (905) 670 - 0474 www.orac.ca info@orac.ca

Mission Statement The purpose of the Association is to represent and serve the HVACR Contractors in Ontario with programmes and services that promote responsible solutions to issues which benefit our Members, customers and the public.

Membership Voluntary Membership. Limited to Contractors bound to Ontario’s Construction and Service and Maintenance Agreements between ORAC and UA Local 787 - Refrigeration Workers of Ontario.

KEY ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Labour Relations Designated as the Employer Bargaining Agency under the Ontario Labour Relations Act (ICI & Residential).

Apprenticeship and Journeyperson Training A key responsibility to the ongoing development and maintenance of a healthy and competitive Unionized Industry. One that requires constant upgrading to ensure new technology transfer for its highly skilled

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Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association The Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association (“OSWCA”) has represented the sewer and watermain construction industry since 1971.

The OSWCA is not only a voice for industry issues such as worker safety within confined spaces and requiring utilities to promptly respond to locate requests with reliable information on the nature and location of their underground works, the OSWCA is a leading advocate for sustaining plentiful supplies

Member Profiles of clean and safe drinking water at a reasonable price for all Ontario citizens. The OSWCA is concerned about the infrastructure deficit affecting both water and sewer systems and believes that municipalities should move towards full cost pricing, mandatory metering of residential water services, dedicated reserves for water revenues raised and a tangible leak measurement and reduction program for both watermains and sewer systems.

The OSWCA, either directly, or through other associations such as COCA and the Canadian Construction Association reaches out to all levels of government to address issues of concern to both the public and our membership. OSWCA represents over 700 companies within the industry who collectively perform billions of dollars in capital projects annually.

Address:

Phone: Fax: Web Site: Email:

5045 Orbitor Drive, Unit 12, Suite 300, Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y4 (905) 629 - 7766 (905) 629 - 0587 www.oswca.org info@oswca.org

• Address industry concerns brought forward by members • Provide members with any other service which becomes desirable as determined by the Board of Directors The Association is governed by a Board of Directors.

The Chairman and 15 Directors are elected from within the membership annually. Equitable representation on the Board from the Association’s main sections is mandatory. The 5 main sections are made up of general contractors; trade contractors; mechanical/electrical contractors, road builders and heavy construction contractors; manufacturers, supplier and service companies and professionals.

Contact Information: John DeVries President Address:

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196 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1R 6H4 (613) 236 - 0488 (613) 238 - 6124 www.oca.ca oca@oca.ca

Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada Ottawa Construction Association Established on May 10, 1889, today the Ottawa Construction Association (OCA) has more than 900 members and continues to be the voice of nonresidential construction in the Ottawa Region.

Our Aims and Objectives: • Represent members at the local, provincial and federal levels of government • Create opportunities for members to know and learn from each other • Operate a display service for plans and specifications for the convenience of owners, designers and member firms • Promote and improve business relations between all members of the construction industry

The Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada (PLCAC) celebrates its 54th anniversary in 2008 with a convention at Maui, Hawaii.

The PLCAC was founded by a small group of contractors in February of 1954 at the Macdonald Hotel in Edmonton for the purpose of training Canadian workers in pipeline construction and to negotiate collective bargaining agreements for these workers. By 2007, the PLCAC had grown to 34 contractor members across Canada together with over 70 supplier members and 16 Honorary Members.

The PLCAC negotiates and renews the four Canadawide collective agreements covering mainline pipeline construction and the four Canada-wide collective agreements covering gas distribution pipeline construction with the building trades unions in Canada that have traditionally held pipeline construction jurisdiction. In addition, it publishes a Safety Guide

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Member Profiles for Pipeline Construction in Canada which is used by its members and other contractors as a resource tool during employee safety orientation at the commencement of employment.

The PLCAC also works closely coordinating worker training programs across Canada with the Building Trade Unions in pipeline welding and specialty pipeline equipment operation.

Address:

Phone: Fax: Web Site: Email:

70 Leek Crescent, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1H1 (416) 499-4000 (416) 499-8752 www.rebar.org smills@tcanetworks.com

Contact Information: Barry L. Brown Executive Director barrybrown@pipeline.ca Sylvia Simmons Administrative Assistant ssimmons@pipeline.ca Address:

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1075 North Service Road West, Suite 201, Oakville, ON, L6M 2G2 (905) 847-9383 (905) 847-7824 www.pipeline.ca info@pipeline.ca

Resilient Flooring Contractors Association of Ontario Members are engaged in the business of supplying and installing resilient flooring materials of all types including hardwood flooring and laminates, tile, marble, carpet, terrazzo, concrete underlayments, draperies and blinds. Members of the Association are involved in the ICI and high-rise residential sectors of the construction industry. Companies representing the manufacturing and distribution of supplies and materials used in the resilient flooring industry are also members of RFCAO on an associate basis.

The objectives are:

Reinforcing Steel Institute of Ontario One of the objectives of the members of the Reinforcing Steel Institute of Ontario (RSIO) is the development of, and adherence to industry standard practices that ensure the safety of both the public and our workers and provide quality construction at competitive costs for the buyer.

The Institute provides members with a forum to discuss industry issues and concerns. The RSIO has produced and is selling a Reinforcing Steel Manual of Standard Practice.

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• To promote the welfare and to enhance the interest of the members of the corporation comprised of the persons, firms and corporations engaged in the business of resilient flooring, • To promote and endeavour to establish uniform trade practices and regulations and to eliminate trade evils and abuses, • To negotiate and conclude among the members of the corporation or between the members of the corporation and others, whether in the said industry or other allied activities, stability and regularity of the said industry.

RFCAO is the designated employer bargaining agency in the ICI sector for all employers in Ontario, which employ specialized resilient floor workers. The Association negotiates as a part of the Carpenters EBA. The Association will also occasionally become involved on behalf of members in labour relations disputes arising out of the administration of the collective agreement.

Member Profiles Address:

Phone: Fax: Web Site: Email:

70 Leek Cres., Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1H1 (416) 499-4000 (416) 499-8752 www.resilientflooring.ca info@resilientflooring.ca

Sarnia Construction Association The Sarnia Construction Association was established in 1948.

PURPOSES AND AIMS: a. To foster and advance the interest of those who are engaged in or who are directly or indirectly connected with, or affected by, the erection or construction of buildings in the said City of Sarnia and in the said County of Lambton. b. To represent the Members of the Corporation in any matters pertaining to the building and construction industry in the said City of Sarnia and in the said County of Lambton, and when necessary, to negotiate on their behalf, and to enter into such trade or other agreements affecting wages and all other matters as may appear to be in the best interests of the construction industry. c. To promote suitable and desirable legislation affecting the industry in all its branches; and to provide liaison with governments for any contemplated legislation either by municipal, provincial or federal authorities insofar as the same may affect the construction industry. d. To achieve a closer relationship and a better understanding among the various branches of the industry and to improve and standardize as far as possible the methods of submitting and accepting tenders as between architect or engineer, general contractor, trade contractor and owner and as between general contractor and subcontractor. e. To acquire, preserve and disseminate valuable information concerning the construction industry.

Sault Ste. Marie Construction Association Formed in 1957 the Sault Ste. Marie Construction Association has become the Industry’s voice in the District of Algoma. Representing 129 member companies who earn their way in the regional Construction Industry, the Association offers a full range of services focusing on the communication of all relevant Industry related information.

“Celebrating our Fiftieth Year, the Association has embarked on a strategic planning process highlighting the need to respond to emerging Industry issues in areas such as local manpower supply and health and safety planning and preparation.”

As a particular objective, the Association has recognized that its typical member is a small, family operated business with specialized requirements for doing business in an ever more complicated and demanding business world, and strives to act as an effective interface between those members and their clients.

Address:

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117 White Oak Drive East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6B 4J7 (705) 759-8830 (705) 759-6783 www.ssmca.com Thomas.ssmca@shaw.ca

Contact Information Andrew Pilat General Manager Address:

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P. O. BOX 545, 954 Upper Canada Drive, Sarnia, ON, N7T 7J4 (519) 344-7441 (519) 344-7501 www.sarniaconstructionassociation.ca sca@bellnet.ca

Scaffold Industry Association of Canada In July of 2007, the Scaffold Industry Association of Canada, (SIAC) Ontario Chapter, officially launched our own Web Site www.scaffoldaccess.ca and have had extremely positive reports from those who have

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We also issued volume three of our “Code of Safe Practice” for both scaffold and swingstage products, and now have over 7500 copies distributed throughout the scaffold and access industries in Ontario. These are available in pocket book size for both the scaffold erector and end user, from the SIAC or any member company.

Our strategic initiatives program continues to progress with sub committees undertaking reviews of product standards in our industry and the development of a certified universal training programme for everyone involved in the construction of scaffolding.

We have also increased our permanent committees that address the every day needs of Scaffolding, Swingstage, and Power Elevated Work Platforms by adding two new permanent committees, to address both Mast Climbing Platforms and Fall Protection.

The chairs of all these committees are posted on our web site, should you need more information on any of these specific topics.

One of our goals this coming year is to increase the visibility of the SIAC to other associated industries and organizations, and to expand our membership to all parties directly or indirectly involved with the scaffold, shoring and access industries.

We also need to improve the dissemination of information in a more timely fashion, and this has been addressed by the introduction of newsletters that will be posted on our web site, as well as being distributed to our members. We will also be adding a Health and Safety committee to our permanent committee structure.

The Scaffold Industry Association of Canada, Ontario Chapter continues to represent the industry in promoting the highest standards of safety and is also a source for training and expert advice on all aspects of activities in our industry.

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Sealant and Waterproofing Association In the early 1990’s, the Caulking Contractors Association and the Waterproofing Contractors Association amalgamated to form the Sealant and Waterproofing Association. Both smaller associations had common members, and it was felt that one large association would have a greater impact and stronger voice in the industry.

The Sealant and Waterproofing Association is comprised of union and non-union contractors who operate a sealant and waterproofing business in the ICI sector in the Province of Ontario. Associate members are engaged in operating a sealant and waterproofing manufacturing business, or supplying sealant and waterproofing materials in the Province of Ontario.

The objects of the SWA are: • to better and promote the caulking, sealing and waterproofing industry in Canada • to maintain the highest standards of construction and business methods • to promote better understanding and goodwill between the public, owners, specifying authorities, general contractors, architects and members of the SWA • to render any other services to its members as are incidental to or conducive to the attainment of the above objects The Sealant and Waterproofing Association offers luncheon seminars to its members on various industry issues.

Currently, several architects specify that those bidding on their jobs, or providing materials for their projects, must be members of the Sealant and Waterproofing Association. To learn how our members can help your business, visit our Web Site at www.swao.com.

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70 Leek Cres., Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1H1 (416) 499-4000 (416) 499-8752 www.swao.com info@swao.com

Member Profiles TTMGO keeps signatories informed of relevant Industry information for continuous improvement of trade and industry practices and promotes the proven track record of unionized contractors for performance, reliability and competitiveness.

Sudbury Construction Association The Sudbury Construction Association was founded in 1948 by a group of Sudbury general contractors.

Today we are 210 general, trade contractors, manufacturers and suppliers from all over north eastern Ontario. Through our affiliation with the Construction Labour Relations Association of Ontario we bargain on behalf of contractors signatory to the carpenters, labourers, and operating engineers ICI agreements as well as local non ICI agreements.

Members have 24/7 access to our plan room and we provide all the standard plan room services to our members. We have social events throughout the year and our annual meeting is held in April of each year.

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257 Beatty Street, Sudbury, ON, M3C 4G1 (705) 673-5619 (705) 673-7910 www.constructionnorth.com csa@constructionnorth.com

The Terrazzo, Tile & Marble Trade School, a certified provincial training centre is administered by TTMGO and supported by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, unionized contractors and BACU/ OPC. An independent, on-site Technical & Inspection Service is offered to architects, designers, engineers, contractors and owners in the ICI sector.

TTMGO publishes The Bulletin – a quarterly newsletter.

Date Founded: 1973 No. Members: 103 Contact Information: Bob Sanelli Director of Labour Relations Jean Quelch Manager Address:

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30 Capstan Gate, Unit 5, Concord, ON, L4K 3E8 (905) 660- 5094 (905) 660- 5706 www.ttmgo.org guild@ttmgo.org

Terrazzo, Tile & Marble Guild of Ontario, Inc. The Terrazzo, Tile & Marble Guild of Ontario is a not-for-profit trade organization representing the interests of unionized terrazzo, tile and natural stone employers in Ontario. The Guild’s primary role is labour relations. It is the designated employer bargaining agent for all unionized terrazzo, tile and marble contractors in the ICI and Residential construction sectors in Ontario. Contractors are signatories to the Brick and Allied Craft Union of Canada (BACU) and Ontario Provincial Conference (OPC) Union Agreements.

Membership in the Guild is voluntary; however members must be signatories to Provincial Agreements.

Toronto and Area Road Builders Association The Toronto and Area Road Builders Association represent the unionized road builders working in Board Area 8 (GTA), Muskoka and Simcoe County.

TARBA is the accredited industry association to conduct negotiations with the Universal Workers Union local 183 and the Operating Engineers International Union local 793.

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Member Profiles TARBA’s AGM is in November and an industry seminar is presented in late January each year.

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365 Brunel Road, Unit #4, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1Z5 (905) 507- 3707 (905) 507- 3709 oconnor@ohmpa.org

Toronto Construction Association Established in 1867, the Toronto Construction Association (TCA) is one of the oldest, largest and finest construction associations of its kind in North America. With a focus on the ICI (industrial/ commercial/ institutional) sector of the construction industry, TCA provides a broad range of services and programs to over 2200 member companies.

The Toronto Construction Association is a trademark name well established in not only the construction industry, but also the larger business community, education and government circles.

TCA is a mixed trade association, representing suppliers of products, manufacturers, general and trade contractors, service firms, distributors, owners and allied professions.

Our Mission: 1. To develop and promote the highest possible ethical standards and integrity of the members 2. To create and maintain a positive and profitable business climate for the construction industry 3. To serve as the “collective voice” of the construction industry in the Greater Toronto Area 4. To enhance the leadership development and continuing professional and skills education of its members 5. To enhance the image of the construction industry 6. To promote “Members Supporting Members” 7. To foster “fellowship” and “harmony” within a large and diverse industry

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Address:

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70 Leek Crescent, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1H1 (416) 499-4000 (416) 449-2876 www.tcanetworks.com

Utility Contractors’ Association of Ontario The Utility Contractors Association of Ontario, Inc. was formed in 1968.

The main function of the Association is to negotiate and administer the collective agreements with the Labourers and the Operating Engineers in the utility sector of the construction industry in Ontario.

The Association currently has ten contractor members and thirty-two associate (supplier) members. A complete list of our members can be found on our Web Site at www.uca.on.ca Address:

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#201 – 1075 North Service Road West, Oakville, ON L6M 2G2 (905) 847-7305 (905) 847-7824 www.uca.on.ca

Member Profiles Advice and perhaps a solution are available with our Labour Relations Services, as well as our Provincial and Municipal Representation and Lobbying.

Windsor Construction Association The Windsor Construction Association was established in 1908, with a mission of “members working together to promote contractors, sub-trades & suppliers by maintaining high standards of ethics, education, safety, environmental practices & training, to create a progressive, competitive construction industry, in the industrial, commercial & institutional sectors.”

The WCA is a mixed trade association, with members ranging from general contractors to trade contractors, suppliers of products and services, manufacturers, architects and engineers.

Our members have access to in-house and electronic plans rooms. Our internet services also include access to plan lists, bidders lists, addenda, low bids & awards. We provide our members with a weekly published plans list and weekly newsletter that includes information from local, provincial & federal sources. Additionally, we publish a yearly Membership Directory, and as this is updated, so too is our Web Site and an annual magazine entitled “Building Windsor”.

We also offer our members free use of a meeting room, and a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits.

We offer a wide variety of other services including contract documents for purchase, a library of reference material, a group insurance plan, a fuel discount program, a variety of educational programs, services and seminars. Additionally, whether you prefer golf, hockey or a barbeque, the WCA provides a large number of social events and meetings to allow members to network.

Founded: Members:

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Contact Information Jim Lyons Executive Director Address:

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2880 Temple Drive, Suite 100, Windsor, ON, N8W 5J5 (519) 974-9680 (519) 974-3854 www.wca.on.ca construction@wca.on.ca

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Council of Ontario Construction Associations 2001 – 180 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8 Phone: (416) 968-7200 Fax: (416) 968-0632 Web Site: www.coca.on.ca