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Construction Professionals to Gather in Toronto for Inaugural Best Practices in Construction Symposium

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The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is hosting a high-demand event for professionals from across the construction industry to showcase the tools, strategies and real-world insights they can put to work right away when delivering their next project.  

“This is a pivotal time for our industry and the opportunities ahead are endless,” said Rodrigue Gilbert, CCA president. “We are delivering this hands-on, skills-based event for the people that are building Canada. This is an opportunity to connect with experts so that we can all build better, faster. With a strong line-up of experts, this event is sure to be a valuable experience for all attendees and raise the standard of excellence even higher for our entire industry.”  

From engaging speakers to insightful panel discussions and networking sessions, the program is crafted to help construction professionals solve everyday job site challenges and deliver better project outcomes. Topics will include:  

  • Greener building practices – and how to implement them  
  • Data-driven decision-making from site to office  
  • Project management strategies that deliver results  
  • Equitable procurement and smarter contracting  
  • Collaboration models that break down silos  
  • Post-pandemic innovations that are here to stay  

In addition to the value that the program content will provide, all participants will also qualify for accreditation from various professional organizations, including two credits that are valid for construction management professionals applying for Gold Seal Certification or Professional Gold Seal Certification.  

“As our country looks to strengthen its economy and build major infrastructure, our industry needs to meet the moment,” said Gilbert. “The Best Practices in Construction Symposium is just one way of ensuring that we’re all operating at our best and rise to the occasion.”  

For more details on the symposium, visit CCA’s website at cca-acc.com/events/best-practices-symposium/.

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Raising the bar: The Canadian Construction Association unveils new Gold Seal Certification portal and directory

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The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has launched a new online portal and directory to improve the user experience for current and future Gold Seal Certified industry professionals. The new directory also allows employers and industry partners to easily verify and identify accredited professionals across Canada, supporting the program’s credibility and visibility.

“This portal and directory have been a very important project for our Gold Seal team over the last year as part of our ongoing commitment to digitize first,” said Rodrigue Gilbert, President of the CCA. “The Gold Seal portal joins our various digital resources and directories, which help to maintain and increase integrity and transparency within our services.”

“In our industry, we have to keep raising the bar – and that is exactly what our Gold Seal Certified workers and Gold Seal Employers do each and every day.”

– Rodrigue Gilbert, President of the CCA

CCA’s Gold Seal Certification is a nationally recognized standard of excellence for construction management professionals. Earned through industry experience, education, and examination, Gold Seal Certification enhances professional development, improves job mobility, and demonstrates skills, competence, and experience.

“In our industry, we have to keep raising the bar – and that is exactly what our Gold Seal Certified workers and Gold Seal Employers do each and every day,” said Gilbert. “We will continue to make it easier for construction professionals to become Gold Seal Certified and encourage them to continue leading with the highest standard of excellence so our industry can continue to build a stronger Canada.”

Employees who enroll and complete Gold Seal Certification take pride in their work and expertise. As we seek to develop and enhance our workforce, programs like Gold Seal help to not only ensure confidence in our industry, but to set a standard to which new workers can model during the early stages of their career. Together, we can all take pride in building a better Canada.

by SHCA SHCA

CCA Unveils New Gold Seal Certification Portal and Directory

Canadian Construction Association

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has launched a new online portal and directory to improve the user experience for current and future Gold Seal Certified industry professionals. The new directory also allows employers and industry partners to easily verify and identify accredited professionals across Canada, supporting the program’s credibility and visibility.

“This portal and directory have been a very important project for our Gold Seal team over the last year as part of our ongoing commitment to digitize first,” said Rodrigue Gilbert, president of the CCA. “The Gold Seal portal joins our various digital resources and directories, which help to maintain and increase integrity and transparency within our services.” 

CCA’s Gold Seal Certification is a nationally recognized standard of excellence for construction management professionals. Earned through industry experience, education and examination, Gold Seal Certification enhances professional development, improves job mobility and demonstrates skills, competence, and experience.  

“In our industry, we have to keep raising the bar – and that is exactly what our Gold Seal Certified workers and Gold Seal Employers do each and every day,” said Gilbert. “We will continue to make it easier for construction professionals to become Gold Seal Certified and encourage them to continue leading with the highest standard of excellence so our industry can continue to build a stronger Canada.” 

Employees who enroll and complete Gold Seal Certification take pride in their work and expertise. As we seek to develop and enhance our workforce, programs like Gold Seal help to not only ensure confidence in the industry, but to set a standard to which new workers can model during the early stages of their career.