On or between the 29th of August 2025 and the 2ndof September 2025 at 0655hrs suspects entered a construction site on Nativio St in York Region. Stolen was a Caterpillar IT62 Loader which did not have a tracker on it. There were no cameras in the construction site but there

🚨 Reminder: Ticket sales are closing this Friday for the GTSWCA 2025 Fall Social happening next week. Last minute tickets are available for members. Register now na3.hubs.ly/y06ZMV0 -- #gtswcaevents #gtswca #industryleaders #communitybuilders #gtswcafallsocial #fallsocial

❄️The GTSWCA cordially invites members to celebrate the holiday season at the 68th Annual Christmas Gala on Saturday, November 29th, 2025, at the Fairmont Royal York. Please join us for a night of networking, cocktails and experience the magic of the season with us! Stay tuned!

New changes are coming to the Construction Act. A new regulatory proposal is calling for the expansion of adjudication and even making adjudication decisions publicly available. Comments are open until September 24, 2025. Have your say here: na3.hubs.ly/y074GX0

Changes are coming to Ontario’s adjudication regime! If passed, adjudication could now cover: • Scope of work disputes • Change order requests • Extensions of time • Annual holdback releases Read More Here: na3.hubs.ly/y07kqX0

For the first time, adjudication determinations may become publicly available—anonymized to protect parties—helping to build a body of precedents for the industry. This could mark a huge step forward in predictability for construction disputes. Learn more: na3.hubs.ly/y07KHB0

Mandatory annual release of holdback is coming. This will be a game-changer for cash flow on long projects. Click here to find out more na3.hubs.ly/y089tW0

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Scholarship Program. This program helps students meet the demand of rising tuition in a wide variety of programs in Ontario and are awarded on the merits of their application and essays submitted on a specified industry issue.

We were a proud sponsor of Empire Club of Canada “Delivering Our Plan to Protect Ontario” event with Premier Doug Ford. Ford outlined his vision to protect Ontario’s economy by cutting red-tape, accelerating infrastructure development, and supporting free trade & labour mobility

Did you know?💭 Post-bid rectification is not always guaranteed. Whether you can fix errors after submission depends on the RFx (RFP/RFQ/etc.) and the Owner’s policies. Always read the fine print before you bid! Learn more here: na3.hubs.ly/y08cl40

Even if an RFx (RFP/RFQ/etc.) says the Owner *may* waive small errors, they don’t have to. Owners balance fairness, risk, and transparency when deciding. Bottom line: don’t count on a fix after you submit. Learn more here: na3.hubs.ly/y092MG0

🌴 GTSWCA 2026 AGM in The Bahamas! We are headed to the beautiful Cove at Atlantis April 23-25, 2026! Join us for a premier three-day experience that blends business with Caribbean luxury. 3 days of insights, connections and sun! Stay tune for registration date opening up soon.

On October 23, 2025, the Ontario government introduced new amendments to the Construction Act under Bill 60 – Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025. Learn more here: na3.hubs.ly/y0bd_k0

If You Don’t Want the Risk, You Have Options. Questions you should ask & contract provisions you may need. Learn more here: na3.hubs.ly/y0bJqJ0

Mark your calendars! 2026 Municipal Infrastructure Summit happening on Tuesday, February 10th! After two successful years, we are expanding this event by teaming up with the Toronto Area Road Builders Association to include road building and transportation into the discussion.

A major change under Bill 60: Owners will soon be required to release statutory holdback annually, with mandatory flow-down to contractors and subcontractors. This marks a significant shift from the current system. Learn more here: na3.hubs.ly/y0c3nP0

Register now for 2026 GTSWCA Municipal Infrastructure Summit! There will be presentations from the Regions of Peel, York, Halton, and Durham, as well as the City of Toronto. GTSWCA & TARBA members get 2 complimentary tickets per company. Register now: na3.hubs.ly/y0c6xz0

📣As of January 1, 2026 - ISO 45001 and COR™ 2020 will be officially recognized as equivalent in the Province of Ontario — a major win for our industry. With the passing of Bill 30 (Working for Workers Act 7), ISO 45001 and COR™ 2020 will be treated equally for any public

Registration is officially open for the 3rd Municipal Infrastructure Summit 2026! This year, GTSWCA, TARBA and HCAT are co-hosting the event. Relive the energy! View the highlights from our successful summit held earlier this year. Register here na3.hubs.ly/y0d2t50

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Holidays as well as a wonderful New Years! 🎄✨ Thank you to all our members for another great year and we look forward to continuing to work together in the new year. See you all in 2026!