HAVE YOUR SAY
The Construction Lien Act Review, prepared by Bruce Reynold's was released on September 26, 2016. Are you confident you understand the recommendations and what they could mean to your business?
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OCTOBER SURVEY RESULTS/MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR HHCA MEMBERSHIP - 72% of respondents say they're making the most of their HHCA membership! But what about the other 28%?! Join us on November 8th for our HHCA Orientation Session. Whether your company is new to the HHCA or a long term member the orientation will help you get the most return on your membership dollars. To register, click here or contact Alana in the HHCA office.
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WSIB Announces Further Rate Reductions for 2017 
On Friday October 28, 2016 the WSIB released revised 2017 premium rates after discovering a calculation error involving Past Claims Costs.
The overall reduction to the average Schedule 1 rate is 6.2%, compared to 5% previously announced. As well, the average Schedule 1 rate is $2.43 for every $100 of insurable earnings, compared to $2.46 previously announced.
The WSIB premium rates for 2017 will be effect as of January 1, 2017. For additional information click on the links below.
Updated 2017 premium rates
What does this adjustment mean for me?
Revised 2017 Premium Rates 101
Technical FAQ
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Tickets are selling fast for the HHCA's annual Christmas Luncheon & Silent Auction! We are returning to LIUNA Station on November 25 for an afternoon of celebrating the achievements of our Regional Construction Safety Group, collecting canned goods for Hamilton Food Share and raising funds for Habitat for Humanity Hamilton through our Silent Auction. With almost 200 guests already registered we are confident this will be one of the best events of 2016. We look forward to kicking off the holidays with you!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Tickets are just $90+HST and reduced rates are available if purchasing a table. Interested in sponsorship? NEW this year - get a colour advertisement in our event program for just $200! Email Stephanie for more information and all available sponsorship opportunities.
Want to make a donation to our Silent Auction Table? CLICK HERE! Last year we raised over $9000 for Habitat Hamilton and we are hoping to hit the $10,000 mark.
THANKS TO OUR RETURNING SPONSORS!
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We look forward to connecting with you!
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COCA Meets with Attorney General on Construction Lien Act Report 
Following careful review of the Reynolds Report on modernizing the Construction Lien Act and prompt payment, COCA sent a letter to the Attorney General of Ontario recommending that the government:
- Implement the report recommendations as a package
- Retain Reynolds/Vogel as consultants through the legislative process to ensure that their vision is captured by the legislation
- Continue to draw upon the expertise of the Advisory Group in the legislative process
- Keep its commitment to table a bill in the spring and move it forward expeditiously
In a meeting with representatives from COCA on October 24th, Attorney General Yasir Naqvi made the following points:
- The Advisory Group has confirmed the Reynolds/Vogel Report is a consensus report
- From the stakeholders he has met with since the reports release, there is general support
- Reynolds/Vogel have been engaged to continue providing advice through the legislative process
- He is looking to continue to engage the Advisory Group
- A legislative framework is being prepared for presentation to Cabinet to receive authority to proceed with the drafting of legislation
- Legislation will be introduced in spring 2017
- Ideally legislation would be passed before December 14, 2017
- A transition period between the current Act and the new one will be required
- A great deal of detail work must be completed in the next six weeks and COCA is invited to provide further input
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Registration is OPEN for the 2017 Regional Construction Safety Group
Need help with your company's health & safety? The HHCA can help. The RCSG provides mem  bers with access to a program specially designed to help construction companies improve their health and safety performance. Safety Groups offer participants a financial incentive as well; a rebate of up to 6% of their WSIB premium (the minimum financial rebate per firm is $3,000). In 2014 Safety Group members shared in a rebate of $1,432,393.56!
Click here to register for the 2017 Safety Group!
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HHCA Member, Guest Plumbing, in the NEWS!
Daniel Guest, master plumber and owner-operator of Guest Plumbing & Heating Ltd. was featured in the Young Professionals section of the Hamilton Spectator on October 30.
Click here to read the article!
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WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION
On October 22, 2016 the HHCA Women in Construction Group visited Niagara on the Lake for a tour of Willowbank School of Restoration Arts followed by lunch at Benchmark, Niagara College's student run restaurant. We concluded the day with a tasting and tour of the College's teaching winery.
Thanks to all the ladies who took part and a very special thank you to HHCA's Judith Mosel for co-coordinating.
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FREE Business & Office Electronics Collection and Recycling
The week of November 14, 2016 the Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) will be collecting and recycling business and office electronics free of charge. Email to arrange a free pick up with OES of eligible electronics waste from your business (deadline is November 8).
Email your complete address, contact name, phone number and hours of operation with the approximate volume and type of eligible material to Dexter Benitz at dbenitez@ontarioes.ca or call 647-580-7004.
To see what items are eligible visit www.recycleyourelectronics.ca
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City of Hamilton Building Permits for September 2016
In August 2016 the City of Hamilton issued $88.41 million in building permits. There were 798 permits and 177 zoning verification/property reports issued. For the month the residential component was strongest accounting for 80.08% of the month's total and valued at $70.80 million. The commercial component accounted for 10.33% or $9.13 million, industrial activity accounted for 4.80% or $4.24 million and institutional activity accounted for 3.66% or $3.24 million.
Nine months into the year the department has issued permits for more than $797,117,186 million.
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HHCA STATEMENTS ARE CHANGING!
As of October 1, 2016 the HHCA will no longer be mailing member companies account statements which list outstanding invoices you have with the HHCA. Instead these statements will be emailed to you. Want to confirm which email address these statements will be sent to? Email Judith!
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SAVE THE DATE - THE YLG HOLIDAY SOCIAL IS ON DECEMBER 8!
On December 8 members of the HHCA and the YLG will get together for some fun networking and attendees will be able to break out the ping pong paddles!
Registration to open shortly!
Interested in sponsoring this event? Email Stephanie.
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HHCA Members are Hiring
Is your company hiring? Let the HHCA help! Just send the job opportunity to Alana and have it posted on the HHCA website for free.
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Upcoming Training at the HHCA
Members Orientation - November 8, 2016 - FREE
Family Business Basics for Next Gens - November 9, 2016 - FREE
Business Connection Series - CRA Hot Topics - November 15, 2016 - FREE
Working at Heights - November 16, 2016 - limited space available!
Managing Excess Soils, a Panel Discussion - November 22, 2016
Working at Heights - November 30, 2016
Working at Heights - December 13, 2016
SAVE THE DATE - The HHCA Construction Forecast will take place on January 26! The HHCA is working hard to line up a diverse group of speakers for the event - registration to open shortly!
Have you heard? BuildForce Canada has launched a new Construction Industry Ethics course. Completion of this course will be required for those pursuing Gold Seal Certification. Click here to learn more. To obtain a PIN number for this course email Alana.
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Are you paying too much for your telecommunications?
ProfitPoint Communications specializes in Communications Expense Management - meaning they will act on the behalf their clients to get better rates with service providers for cell p hones, internet service, T.V. and business phone lines. PPC works with companies of all sizes to save approximately 40% off your current bills!
The HHCA recently underwent a review of our own telecom expenses and PPC was able to find us 36% savings with our current provider! They handled all of the negotiations and changes and we were able to sit back and reap the savings.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
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THANKS FOR READING!
We'd love to hear from you. For Safety Group information and events contact Stephanie; education, membership and Plans Room contact Alana, for plans room contact Joann and for billing and operations inquiries contact Judith. For everything else please contact me, Sue.
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