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The Generals Spring 2026 Issue is Here! In this issue, you’ll find articles on education, procurement and legislation, innovation, advocacy, and member engagement, including: ▪️ Education: Building Capability for Today and Tomorrow by Greg Brokenshire, OGCA Chair ▪️ Buy Ontario Act: The Good, the Bad and the Potentially Problematic! by Giovanni Cautillo, OGCA President ▪️Establishing the OGCA Education Committee by Angelo Cofini, P. Eng., Chair, OGCA Education Committee ▪️From General’s Den to GLIP: Building the Next Generation of Construction Innovation by Chris Greene and Tamanna Lather, American Global ▪️ Part 4: Post Award Realities — Navigating Contract B: Forms, Duty of Good Faith, Duty of Honest Performance, Notice Requirements by Leonard Finegold and Pooneh Sooresrafil, Cambridge LLP ▪️ Building Impact: OGCA’s 15th Construction Symposium Brings Meaningful Value to Ontario’s ICI Sector by Andrew Sampogna, OGCA Vice-President ▪️OGCA: Giving Voice to General Contractors by Andrew Sampogna, OGCA Vice-President ▪️ An Evening to Honour the Women Building Our Future by Andrew Sampogna, OGCA Vice-President 👉 Read the full Spring 2026 issue. Link in bio. #OGCA #WeBuildOntario #TheGenerals #Spring2026 #ConstructionIndustry

Pathways to ICI: Construction Looks Like Me: My Story featuring Jeff. Check out the video series below and follow along in the coming weeks as we feature more inspiring individuals from the Construction Looks Like Me: My Story series. Construction is diverse in people, projects, and career paths. Construction is for everyone. Construction builds careers. Construction looks like me. 🔗 Link in bio Pathways to ICI is made possible with funding from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD). #OGCA #WeBuildOntario #PathwaysToICI #ConstructionLooksLikeMe #thisisSDF

⛳️ Tee up for a great cause! Join us on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Angus Glen Golf Club for the OGCA Annual Charity Golf Tournament [A.R. Timms Memorial], in support of @waterfirstngo . Water First partners with Indigenous communities to address local water challenges through education, training and meaningful collaboration. To date, they have partnered with over 95 Indigenous communities across Ontario and the country. Water First programs support participants and communities to strengthen their capacity to manage and protect water resources for generations to come. Safe water needs skilled people. This exceptional event offers the perfect opportunity to connect with OGCA members and special guests, all within a single day filled with great food, golf, and valuable networking. 🔗 Register now! Link in bio. #OGCA #WeBuildOntario #GolfTournament #WaterFirst

The OGCA is proud to recognize Somerville Construction as the Entertainment Sponsor of the upcoming Women in Construction Gala. Thank you for your support in helping bring this special evening to life as we celebrate and recognize the incredible women making an impact across our industry. Join us on Thursday, May 21 at Universal EventSpace for an evening of connection, recognition, and inspiration. 🔗 Secure your spot today. Link in bio. #OGCA #WeBuildOntario #WomenInConstruction

The OGCA is pleased to recognize The Home Depot Canada as a Diamond Sponsor and Photographer Sponsor of the 2026 Women in Construction Gala! Thank you for your continued support and partnership in helping us celebrate and recognize the incredible women making an impact across our industry. Join us on Thursday, May 21 at Universal EventSpace for an evening of connection, recognition, and inspiration. 🔗 Secure your spot today. Link in bio. #OGCA #WeBuildOntario #WomenInConstruction

Today, the OGCA team had the opportunity to visit Maple Reinders in recognition of @constructionsafetyweek 2026. Thank you to Craig Sparks and the entire @maplereinders team for including us and for their unwavering commitment to safety. #OGCA #WeBuildOntario #SafetyAndHealthWeek #ConstructionSafetyWeek

We’re excited to welcome Agnes Watkinson as a speaker at the OGCA Women in Construction Gala! With over a decade of experience in workforce planning, strategic HR transformation, and Organizational Development, Agnes is an internationally recognized leader dedicated to helping organizations and individuals grow and thrive. As the Founder of AMC Services and @ngwomen , Agnes is passionate about empowering women in the workplace and driving meaningful change across industries. We look forward to an inspiring evening of connection, celebration, and meaningful conversations on May 21 at Universal EventSpace. 🔗 Secure your spot today. Link in bio. #OGCA #WeBuildOntario #WomenInConstruction

Wednesday found OGCA's Pathways to ICI, Khamla Khamphengmeuang and Khoa Ly-Kilis, at Milliken Mills High School. Two workshops, just under 100 grade 9 students, hands-on learning, friendly competitions and group discussions and reflections was a day well spent exploring careers and post-secondary pathways in construction management. The future is bright. Construction is diverse in people, projects and career paths because: ➡️ Construction is for everyone. ➡️ Construction builds careers. ➡️ Construction Looks Like Me. ▶️ Check out the video: What Does a Career in Construction Management Look Like? (link in bio). ▶️ Check out the video: Construction Looks Like Me (link in bio). Pathways to ICI is made possible with funding from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD). #OGCA #WeBuildOntario #PathwaysToICI #thisisSDF

Special thanks to the @gillamgroup team and Craig Lesurf for welcoming the OGCA team to visit the affordable housing project at 25 Sewells Road & 260 Brenyon Way in recognition of @constructionsafetyweek 2026. We appreciate your ongoing commitment to creating safer workplaces and prioritizing safety across the industry. @thelochampions , @torontofireservices , @milwaukeetool , Safety Supply #OGCA #WeBuildOntario #SafetyAndHealthWeek #ConstructionSafetyWeek

Pathways to ICI: Construction Looks Like Me: My Story featuring Ashish. Check out the video series below and follow along in the coming weeks as we feature more inspiring individuals from the Construction Looks Like Me: My Story series. Construction is diverse in people, projects, and career paths. Construction is for everyone. Construction builds careers. Construction looks like me. 🔗 Link in bio Pathways to ICI is made possible with funding from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD). #OGCA #WeBuildOntario #PathwaysToICI #ConstructionLooksLikeMe #thisisSDF

This year’s Mental Health Week theme, “Come Together Canada – stronger connections, better mental health,” reminds us that connection matters. Taking time to check in with yourself and with those around you can make a meaningful difference. Small moments of support can go a long way in helping people feel seen, valued, and connected. Because connection strengthens mental health. 💚 #OGCA #WeBuildOntario #MentalHealthWeek #ComeTogetherCanada

OGCA's Pathways to ICI, Khamla Khamphengmeuang and Khoa Ly-Kilis, were proud to participate in @yrdsb.schools and @yorkcatholic_dsb Future Foward Conference hosted at @humberpoly , facilitating workshops throughout the day to engage with students exploring diverse career and post-secondary pathways in skilled trades and construction management. While we couldn't take the students to the site, we decided to take the site to the students. Special thanks to the team at @birdconstructioninc who helped us put together a site video as well as share career insights and advice during the guest Q&A. Construction is diverse in people, projects and career paths because: ➡️ Construction is for everyone. ➡️ Construction builds careers. ➡️ Construction Looks Like Me. ▶️ Check out the video: What Does a Career in Construction Management Look Like? (link in bio). ▶️ Check out the video: Construction Looks Like Me (link in bio). Pathways to ICI is made possible with funding from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD). #OGCA #WeBuildOntario #PathwaysToICI #thisisSDF