Northern Ontario Construction News

05/07/2024

05/07/2024

CONGRATS to Robert Court (Local 52), this week's winner of our Summer Smiles Selfie Contest! 😎

What makes Robert smile? "I love my job at Ledcor Highways and working hard for my beautiful family back in the Sault," says Robert.

Please continue to send us your summer selfies via direct message or by emailing [email protected]

03/07/2024

We are always so proud of our teams for continually seeking ways to do good for our community and its people! Your dedication and hard work inspire us every day.

Nice work team! Thank you for making a positive impact!

14/06/2024

We now have copies of the IHSA ‘Supervisor Log Book’ for sale at $30+ tax! Copies are limited in quantity.

14/06/2024

13/06/2024

🚧 Traffic Advisory: Road Closure Notification for Pim Street🚧

Attention, residents and commuters! To facilitate a crucial watermain re-alignment and storm connection for the 110 Pim Street Development, Avery Construction will be implementing a road closure on Pim Street between Herrick Street and Queen Street.

📅 Date of Closure: Monday, June 17th
⏰ Time: Starting at 6:00 AM
📅 Duration: 2 days

Please plan your routes accordingly as traffic will be rerouted during this period. Signage and instructions will be posted to ensure smooth traffic flow and access for all residents and businesses in the area.

🚨Also note that on June 24, we will be coordinating another road closure in this same area to facilitate the watermain connection once it is properly commissioned - there will be another notice about that next week🚨

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve your city's infrastructure.

Stay tuned to our social media for updates and notifications. Thank you for your patience!

23/05/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Avery Construction has been awarded the contract for the 2024-6E Queen Street Improvements Project here in Sault Ste. Marie! 🏗️

We are excited to be a part of improving our beautiful community. We understand that construction can be challenging for local businesses and everyone who loves our downtown area. That's why we're committed to making the construction process as smooth and painless as possible for everyone involved.

🚛 Beginning on Monday, May 27 we will be implementing our staging plan on the North Side of Queen Street between Spring Street and March Street. The road will remain open during this time as we will be closing the North Lane and shifting traffic to the South.

For the Sidewalks, we will plan to leave sidewalk access on the North Side of the street with minimized interruptions at each business which will be reviewed and discussed with the businesses beforehand so that we can minimize any loss of access to the front entrance of their business.

Sidewalk traffic on the South Side of the road will not be affected during this staging period and we are encouraging through pedestrian traffic to utilize the South Sidewalk during this time if they are not visiting one of the businesses within the staging area.🚛

Area Businesses can reach out to us via email at [email protected] to discuss potential project concerns

Follow us and Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for your continued support! Together, we can build a better future for Sault Ste. Marie. 🌟

21/05/2024

17/05/2024

🔧🚨 Urgent Notice! 🚨🔧

Last night, our electrical van was broken into on the 200 block of Willow Avenue. Various cordless tools, electrical tools, electrical materials, and Milwaukee Packout cases were taken. This is a significant loss for our team, and we need your help to recover our tools and equipment.

If you have any information about the theft or have seen anything suspicious in the area, please contact the police immediately. Any assistance or tips would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you for your support.

-The Permanent Electric Inc team

22/04/2024

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19/04/2024

15/04/2024

Wheels of Hope update! David will be making our 1st trip to Sudbury with two patients tomorrow!

We now have 4 drivers approved, David, Shauna, Sid & Mike. We also have several drivers that are going through their approval process, Wayne, Jarv, Gabe, Tyler & Marty. We should then have 9 approved drivers, more than enough.

We will then be doing the trips every Monday & Friday until some time in July or August.
A BIG THANK YOU to all of our drivers! Together, we can make a difference!

08/03/2024

04/03/2024

Northeastern Ontario Construction Association is hosting a luncheon for women in construction. We are excited and looking forward to attending on March 7!
We are proud to celebrate the women in the industry and happy to support them by donating period products for their Tampon Tuesday campaign.

For information on Tampon Tuesday visit www.uwcneo.com

For information on our programs visit our website at northernconstructionacademy.com

29/02/2024

The Ontario Construction News is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor for the OGCA's 2024 Construction Symposium taking place April 11-13 at Blue Mountain in Collingwood!

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22/02/2024

Recently, the Sault Community Career Centre’s Apprenticeship Support Program facilitated the distribution of $95,000 in Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Incentives to local employers! Funds were provided by the Canadian Skills Training and Apprenticeship Coalition (CSTEC) Apprenticeship Service Program. 🎉

🔹Congratulations to DT Electrical Contractors for receiving a $15,000 Apprenticeship Incentive for registering two first-year apprentices in a Red Seal trade.

🔹Congratulations to S&T Group for receiving a $10,000 Apprenticeship Incentive for registering two first-year apprentices in a Red Seal trade.

🔹Congratulations to Steel Speed Inc., The Plumbers, Tombari Electric, Batman Plumbing, Rapid City Heating & Cooling, and Mike Moore Construction Ltd. for each receiving a $10,000 Apprenticeship Incentive for registering a first-year apprentice in a Red Seal trade.

🔹Congratulations to Jarrett Construction and Goulais Plumbing LTD for each receiving a $5,000 Apprenticeship Incentive for registering a first-year apprentice in a Red Seal trade.

To date, the Apprenticeship Support Program, in cooperation with CSTEC, has helped facilitate the distribution of close to $400,000 in Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Incentives to local employers! 🎉

These incentives are made possible by the Canadian Skills Training and Employment Coalition (CSTEC) with funds provided by Employment and Social Development Canada’s Apprenticeship Service Program. 🤝

For more info on the Apprenticeship Support Program, visit https://saultcareercentre.ca/apprenticeship-support-program/

This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

07/02/2024

February is Heart Month, a time to bring awareness to the importance of cardiac health. This year, Sault Area Hospital Foundation and a number of dedicated businesses in the construction industry are coming together to celebrate heart health.

All month long, SAHF will be recognizing these industry leaders who have come together to support our hospital. Stay tuned on our social channels and blog to see powerful stories highlighting the lasting impact these gifts have on care. To learn more go to: https://www.sahfoundation.com/heart

Together, we can build stronger hearts and stronger communities ❤️

Pictured from the Sault Ste. Marie Construction Association are Scott Booth (Executive Director), Joel Roswell (Treasurer), Kerri Fryia (President), Nick Jobst (Vice President) and Brent Avery (Past President)

25/01/2024

NOCA is partnering with our member Kennaley Construction Law to address Excess Soil Regulations & Prompt Payment and Adjudication🌱

What to Expect
• Updates on how the Excess Soil legislation has been working in practice/challenges faced since its introduction.
• Updates on how adjudication has been playing out for the various parties/challenges faced since being introduced.

Join us for lunch for an overview of the legislation along with practical strategies for owners, contractors, subcontractors, and disposal site operators😊

• Date: Friday, February 16th, 2024
• Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
• Where: Northbury Hotel & Conference Centre
• Price: $30.00 + HST per ticket (Lunch included)

If you are interested in attending, register here: https://forms.gle/VkQihsPp6EWe3eb26

15/12/2023

Congratulations to our Women in Construction Bursary Recipients for 2023, Emma & Emily!👷‍♀️

Emma is currently enrolled in the welding and fabrication program at Cambrian College and Emily is enrolled in the heavy equipment technician program at Cambrian College.

It was our pleasure to meet you both and we wish you nothing but success in your future🥰

22/10/2023

Attention all skilled trades apprentices, journeypersons, and employers! Join us for a special evening where we showcase the positive impact skilled trades professionals have on guiding and teaching the next generation of workers.

The Sault Community Career Centre’s Apprenticeship Support Program and the Sault Ste. Marie Construction Association present Algoma’s first-ever Skilled Trades Mentorship Awards on Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre, 229 Great Northern Rd. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Enjoy delicious food and refreshments, enter a chance to win awesome door prizes, and let’s celebrate outstanding skilled trades mentors and mentees in our community. RSVP before Thursday, October 26, to be part of the celebration. For more information about the event and to register to attend, please visit https://saultcareercentre.ca/workshop/mentorship-awards/

This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

19/10/2023