HCAW News
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HCA Scholarship Applications June 24, 2025
See attached application
The HCA scholarship program applications are now open.
All members are encouraged to review this new program, and owners are encouraged to inform employees of this program.
We will offer two awards, one valued at $1500 and one valued at $1000* to a student at any who is a son or daughter of
an employee of a Heavy Construction Association or staff member, graduating from high school and/or entering any year of a post secondary institution or an accredited trade school of his/her choice.
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Canada Day Office Closure, we will be closed on Tuesday, July 1 June 20, 2025
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Publishing CSPs – keep the money in Canada June 20, 2025
Not all construction projects will carry with them a requirement for a CSP, but it is pretty-well a standard contractual requirement of buyers of construction services to insert a contract condition that the contractor must publish a CSP.
Did you know that over 17,000 CSPs are published annually?
This is not a trivial piece of publishing and members should be aware the Link2Build Ontario portal is the leading Canadian-owned platform for publishing CSPs and other legal construction notices.
Link2Build.ca was developed in 2019 by seven Ontario construction associations – including the WCA.
Our services comply fully comply with Ontario’s Construction Act and offer unbeatable value with a flat publishing rate of $199.99 per Certificate.
In a time when government mandates increasingly encourage support for Canadian suppliers, we’re proud to be the trusted platform for thou sands of Ontario construction professionals.
The WCA and partner associations are owned by you, the member. Each time you opt to publish a CSP at Link2Build you are supporting your association and yourself. One small example of the dividends is the publishing of a free 40 page “A Layperson’s Guide to the Construction Act” which is downloadable from the RE SOURCES section of Link2Build.ca or available here in the office to pick up. The largest publisher of CSPs continues to be the Daily Commercial News group within Construct Con-nect which is owned by the huge $7-billion a year publicly traded American entity called Roper Technologies.
The time is right to support Link2Build – 100% Canadian Owned and Based for your CSP publishing. Make the switch now.
https://www.link2build.ca/certificates/
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Updated Utility Contact List June 11, 2025
We have received an updated list of utility contacts.
We have received an updated list of utility contacts.
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Canada Day Office Closure June 3, 2025
We will be closed on July 1st for the Canada Day Holiday.
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2025 Capital Budget Presentations March 20, 2025
Please find all the presentations from March 19
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Building Department ~ City of Windsor March 10, 2025
INDUSTRY UPDATE
Building Department ~ City of Windsor
2025 Building Permit Fees
Click here for Schedule 3 containing the updated 2025 Building permit fees. These new fees were approved by City Council and went into effect on March 1, 2025. -
Use the Online Member Roster to Promote that you Carry Canadian Products – Now Searchable! February 27, 2025
Exciting news for our members! Free to members!
You now have the option to showcase that you produce and/or supply Canadian-made products in our online roster. This feature will make your business searchable under the "Canadian" filter, making it easier for customers to find Canadian made products.
If you’re proud to support Canadian manufacturing and craftsmanship, this is your chance to highlight it and attract more customers looking for homegrown goods.Email to cprymack@wca.on.ca to have this added to your company profile
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WCA Announces Release of a new Construction Act compliant Standard Purchase Order February 5, 2025
We are excited to unveil the WCA Standard Purchase Order (SPO), developed by a team of construction legal experts in collaboration with our Link2Build (L2B) partners.
This innovative new tool is designed to ensure full compliance with the Construction Act, including the latest updates from 2019 and 2024, while also streamlining the purchase order process for your projects.
How the new SPO benefits you:
~ Fully compliant with the Construction Act.
~ User-friendly fillable format for ease of use.
~ Space for a required digital signature, simplifying your filing process.
~ Customizable with your company logo for a professional touch.
~ Works seamlessly for businesses with or without an existing PO system.
The SPO is exclusively available at no charge to WCA, HCA, and L2B members. To request your copy, please email cprymack@wca.on.ca or call 519-974-9680.
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Well Isn't This Nice, Preparing for Tariff Dispute with US January 31, 2025
Understanding the Tariff Impact on Windsor’s Construction Industry
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Lakeshore Approves 2025 Budget January 28, 2025
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, Lakeshore Council approved the municipality’s 2025 Budget.
On average, the approved tax rate increase will add $54 per year ($4.50 per month) to the municipal portion of property tax bills. County of Essex and school board levies will add an additional $55 per year ($4.58 per month).
“Our deliberations took a critical and comprehensive look at the entirety of Lakeshore’s financial picture and Council made a number of difficult decisions,” said Mayor Tracey Bailey. “We continue to face significant financial challenges, including the ongoing impact of inflation as well as pending costs outlined in the Water and Wastewater Master Plan and Fire Master Plans. In the face of those pressures, the 2025 Budget is the product of a sensible decision-making process that focuses on delivering value while limiting the impact on taxpayers.”
“As a Council, we’ve delivered another budget that is below the rate of inflation. Hats off to the entire team for their fantastic work on the Budget, as well as to all the residents who shared their feedback throughout the past two months,” Mayor Bailey added.
“The Budget is a critical document that guides our operations and reflects Council and the community’s vision for the future of Lakeshore. I’d like to thank all the members of Team Lakeshore who contributed to the creation of the Budget, as well as to Council for their thoughtful deliberations and decisions,” said Justin Rousseau, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
Throughout the deliberations, Council reduced the originally proposed increase of 7.66 per cent to 2.91 per cent. The reduction was accomplished through reductions in reserves, as well as reprioritization of projects and operating dollars to support roads and Council’s strategic goals.
The Budget will return to Council for final approval at an upcoming meeting.
Stay tuned for 2025 Budget highlights and more!
Capital Budget highlights:
- $1.14 million for road surface treatment
- $2.9 for asphalt resurfacing, with projects identified through the Roads Needs Study
- $8 million for Comber watermain project
- $3 million for County Road 22 sewer infrastructure improvements to align with CR22 widening
- $3.7 million Rochester Watermain replacement
- $3.5 million for Stoney Point Community Park
- $2.07 million for two new Fire Trucks (Tanker and Engine)
- $250,000 for sidewalk replacement and connection
- $980,000 for a pedestrian bridge over Duck Creek
- $20,000 for parks signs
- $100,000 for an accessible kayak launch dock system
- $150,000 for accessible pathways in parks
- $300,000 for skate park at Optimist Park
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City of Windsor - AS-Drawing Updates - Round 5 December 6, 2024
Drawings Round %
Please see attached DRAFT revisions to several City Standard Engineering AS Drawings. Please distribute to the members of the WCA for their review. We request that all comments/concerns are submitted by December 16th.
In summary
AS-208 & 208A: Updated the drop curb height to 38mm to be consistent with the driveway details
AS-212, 212A, 212B: Added Note 6 specifying shop drawing submission for the City’s review; revised dimension for tie bar spacing per OPSD on AS-212B
AS-314: NEW AS drawing which details frost strapping and joint sealing of sanitary maintenance holes in accordance with the City’s CLI-ECA per MECP requirements. Note the City has heard the industries concerns regarding full- length 2m-long frost straps and as a result AS-314 specifies 600mm-long straps.
AS-314A through E: Revised Notes to refer to new AS-314 in regards to waterproofing and frost strapping of sanitary maintenance holes
AS-557: Revised notes with respect to clear stone to clarify that clear stone may be 16mm or 19mm to be consistent with other AS drawings and S-4
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WCA/HCA Holiday Office Hours November 13, 2024
We will be open Dec. 23, closed Dec. 24 to Jan. 1 and reopen Jan. 2
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2025 Project Calendars - Engineering Design Division October 29, 2024
On behalf of the Engineering Design Division, the anticipated projects planned for 2025 are provided in the calendars attached. 1) 2025 City of Windsor Anticipated Projects by TENDER MONTH 2) 2025 City of Windsor Anticipated Projects by CONSTRUCTION MONTH
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HCA By-Laws, ONCA Compliant July 12, 2024
By Law No. 6 and By-Law No. 7
To All HCA Members:
In order to comply with the requirements of the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA), we have undertaken a comprehensive review and revision of our current bylaws. These revised bylaws (By-Law No. 7) have been carefully crafted to ensure alignment with ONCA regulations, aiming to enhance transparency, governance, and operational clarity within the HCA.
We are pleased to announce that the revised bylaws will be presented for your review and approval at the upcoming General Meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024.
We encourage all members to review the revised bylaws (attached) thoroughly before the General Meeting, as we require approval from a majority of the members present to approve them at that time. If you cannot attend and wish to offer your support for the new By-Law, please let us know and we can forward a Proxy vote to you in advance.
You will also find the bylaws in our weekly newsletter.
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Updated City of Windsor SUPPLEMENTARY SPECIFICATIONS AND MANDATORY PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES March 26, 2024
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2024 Capital Budget Night Presentations March 21, 2024
All Municipal Capital Budget Presentations from March 20
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Updated Building Permit Fee Schedule - 2024, City of Windsor February 21, 2024
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Enwin and Building Department Changes - Meter & Water Servicing February 14, 2024
Effective January 1st, 2024, the Windsor Utilities Commission passed a new and comprehensive by-law to regulate and manage the control of the water works in the City of Windsor.
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City of Windsor, 2024 Anticipated Projects January 3, 2024
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Pressure Testing of Private Services December 11, 2023
Effective January 1, 2024, ENWIN will be charging contractors for the flushing and testing of work required on private water services.
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WUC BY LAW 94 Changes, Effective Jan. 1. 2024 November 13, 2023
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Open Data Catalogue and MappMyCity Link November 7, 2023
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AMHERSTBURG COUNCIL MOVING AHEAD WITH 'NEXT STEPS' IN BELLE VUE PROCESS October 11, 2023
https://www.iheartradio.ca/am800/news/amherstburg-council-moving-ahead-with-next-steps-in-belle-vue-process-1.20353570
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Rules for Soil Management and Excess Soil Quality Standards April 27, 2023
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Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects Manuals March 29, 2023
The "GREEN BOOK" is available for Direct Print or Download from the Government website.
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Ontario Budget Highlights March 24, 2023
On March 23rd, Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, presented the government’s roadmap for fiscal 2023-24. Please find attached budget highlights.
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Certain Ontario Workplaces Require Naloxone Kits by June 1, 2023 December 16, 2022
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Map of City of Windsor Infrastructure Projects for 2023-2028 November 1, 2022
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Revised Utility Permit Process, City of Windsor September 13, 2022
Revised Utility Permit Process, City of Windsor
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**IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR LINK2BUILD PLANSROOM MEMBERS** July 26, 2022
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City of Windsor Specification Update - S-34 Topsoil June 8, 2022
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City of Windsor Standard Specifications Updates - April and May 2022 May 16, 2022
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UPDATED City of Windsor Standard Specifications March 15, 2022
Attached for your reference is the Updated City of Windsor Standard Specifications package.
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Ontario Investing $9.8 Million in Planning for a New Hospital for Windsor-Essex October 18, 2021
https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000992/ontario-investing-98-million-in-planning-for-a-new-hospital-for-windsor-essex
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Career Portal August 24, 2021
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City of Windsor Building Fees Update March 11, 2021
Fees Update Document
The WCA has received notice from the City of Windsor:
The City of Windsor Building Department sends this as notification of the upcoming changes to the Building Permit Fees as approved by City Council during the 2021 Budget Meetings. The new Fee Schedule will take effect on April 1, 2021.
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The Link2Build Layperson's Guide to the Construction Act October 23, 2019
The Link2Build Layperson's Guide to the Construction Act
This guide helps you understand and adapt to Ontario's new Construction Act, which came into full effect October 1st.
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New City of Windsor Standard Specs and AS Drawings June 26, 2017
New City of Windsor Standard Specs and AS Drawings
