Environmental Committee

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Mission Statement

To connect the construction industry with environmental education, awareness, best practices, guidelines, and policies while encouraging and promoting a culture of environmental sustainability.

The 2023-2024 Environmental Committee members are as follows:

April is Earth Month

Every year, in the month of April, TCA through its Environmental Committee raises awareness on the importance of building green, building sustainably and improving our environmental policies! Our campaign runs for the entire month of April each year so be sure to tag us @TCA_Connect and share your green practices with us.

• Layman’s BLOG to Green Building

TCA Green Ambassador Program - Apply TODAY to get your company featured

TCA’s Environmental Committee runs a “Green Ambassador Program” profiling member companies that are making a sustainable environmental difference in the Construction Industry. Let us know what your company is doing and we could profile your company next - you can apply online below.

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  March 2024

  Canadian Turner Construction Company

  Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments.

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  December 2023

  McMillan LLP

  McMillan is a leading business law firm serving public, private and not-for-profit clients across key industries in Canada, the United States and internationally.

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  November 2023

  Buttcon Limited

  Utilizing energy-efficient technologies in construction, such as LED lighting, energy-efficient HVAC systems. and Minimizing construction waste by implementing waste management plans and recycling construction debris, such as concrete, metal, and wood.

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  April 2023

  Mitrex

  Building Integrated Solar Products manufacturer - Solar Cladding and Solar Railings.

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  February 2023

  HOK Architects Corporation

  HOK is a global design, architecture, and planning firm. Our 1,600 people collaborate across a network of 23 offices on three continents.

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  January 2023

  Belnor Engineering Inc.

  Belnor Engineering is a global construction firm focusing on sustainable architectural products, services, and solutions for the green building industry, specializing in IAQ, HVAC, critical airflow management, healthcare design, and renewable energy building technologies.

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  June 2021

  City of Toronto - Corporate Real Estate Management - Project Management Office

  The City is currently developing a Net Zero Strategy in response to City Council’s Climate Emergency declaration. The Net Zero Strategy will build on the initial TransformTO plan, and the results of the 2019 TransformTO consultations on the next steps and will be aligned with the recommendations from the Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild.

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  February 2021

  Pinchin Ltd.

  Pinchin Ltd. was founded by Dr. Don Pinchin in 1981 and has grown into a multi-disciplinary firm that offers environmental, health and safety, building science and project management consulting services to the industrial, commercial, institutional and construction sectors.

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  July 2018

  Plasti-Fab

  Plasti-Fab® is a Canadian owned company and a leader in the North American expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation industry. That they are now celebrating 50 years of excellence is testament to their ongoing commitment to providing quality products, industry expertise and superior customer service.

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  June 2018

  T. Harris Environmental Management Inc.

  T. Harris Environmental Management Inc. (THEM) is committed to responsible stewardship of the environment. THEM’s goal is to minimize environmental impact, conduct efficient use of the resources we consume, and conserve natural resources for future generations. The below table lists sustainability initiatives THEM has incorporated for the office, while conducting inspections, and beyond the workplace.

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  April 2018

  Modern Niagara

  Modern Niagara is a national leader in mechanical and electrical contracting and building services and controls. For more than 50 years we have offered a substantial resource base, deep project management expertise, and financial stability.

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  November 2017

  Sweeny &Co Architects

  Founded in early 1988 our history involves visionary clients and a talented team that have made the firm into one of the most respected and innovative Architectural, Urban Design, Development, and Interior Design practices in Canada.

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  September 2017

  EllisDon
  Executive Summary – The Carbon Impact Initiative

  EllisDon’s “Carbon Impact Initiative (CII)” was established specifically to provide government leaders with the industry response strategy required to deliver on climate change commitments.

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  April 2017 TCA Green Ambassador

  Deltera’s Green Story
  A member of the Tridel Group

  As the largest builder of sustainable condominiums in Canada, Tridel & Deltera takes the leadership role and responsibility seriously. That’s why they are committed to building communities that are environmentally responsible, energy efficient and healthy places to live.

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  November 2016 TCA Green Ambassador

  Siemens

  For Siemens Canada, sustainability means acting in the best interest of coming generations – with respect to the economy, the environment and society.

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  October 2016 TCA Green Ambassador

  Weston Forest

  Weston Forest is one of the largest distributors of forest products to the Construction industry in Canada. We have been a trusted environmentally conscious partner to our customers and suppliers since 1953.

Environmental Webinar/Presentation

• Excess Soils QP Perspective — Presentation by McIntosh Perry
• Webinar – Introduction to Tax Increment Financing for Brownfield Redevelopment in Canada by ERIS

Resources

City of Toronto

• Environment & Energy Office
• City Planning
• Economic Development & Culture