Salut Montreal! Ready to build your network and explore an iconic city?✨ Join us in Montréal, QC for the upcoming OSWCA Conference! Beyond an incredible lineup of industry experts, practical sessions, and leading-edge construction tech, you'll get to experience everything that makes Montréal unforgettable—from world-class dining to historic architecture. 🏙️ Enjoy the culture, charm, and energy of downtown Montréal. Don't miss out on top-tier learning and networking. Secure your spot today! Register Here: na3.hubs.ly/y0GQCt0

🎤 Announcing our Lunch Keynote Speaker for the 2027 54th OSWCA Annual Conference! In just three months, we are thrilled to welcome John Gamble for a high-impact presentation: "Building More, Building Better: Is Canada Ready for the Infrastructure Challenge?"🏗️ As Canada pushes to expand its critical infrastructure, major bottlenecks remain. John will deliver a candid, forward-looking perspective on the structural shifts needed across our sector—tackling everything from outdated procurement models and inappropriate risk transfer to project readiness, labor capacity, and overall productivity. If you are a leader in heavy civil construction or infrastructure planning, this is a session you cannot afford to miss. Register here: na3.hubs.ly/y0GHVH0

Fine dining, top-tier networking, and industry leadership—all at the OSWCA 54th Annual Conference in downtown Montréal! ⚜️🍷 Kick off the conference at RENOIR for an exceptional French dining experience at our welcome reception. 🌟 Maximize Your Reach: Sponsor the Welcome Reception and put your brand in the spotlight! View our sponsorship package on our website. 👉 Tap the link to register: na3.hubs.ly/y0GvdQ0

🗓️ See What's in store at the 2027 OSWCA 54th Annual Conference 💦 Prepare for a conference experience designed to inform and connect. We've assembled a high-impact lineup packed with essential industry topics, including: Risk management, operational AI, Canadian Economic forecast and the future of procurement. Explore the full program and plan your conference experience! Don’t' miss out to stay ahead of industry trends! View the full agenda: na3.hubs.ly/y0GrSl0

📢 Join us for our keynote speaker for the OSWCA 54th Annual Conference! In January we welcome to the main stage Dan Gardner for the 54th OSWCA Annual Conference to discussing Risk Management, forecasting and big projects. Dan Gardner is the New York Times bestselling author of five mind expanding books and has also spoken and consulted worldwide for corporations and governments. Watch his reel here: na3.hubs.ly/y0FwpQ0 Join us in Montréal, QC on January 26-28th, 2027. 🔗Register here: na3.hubs.ly/y0Fwrd0

🏛️ We're excited to welcome Norm Keith back to our speaker lineup! Don't miss his upcoming session, Fit for Duty: Preventing and Managing Substance Abuse in the Workplace, where he'll share critical insights on workplace safety, policy management, and legal compliance. Happening in Montréal, QC, on January 26–28, 2027. View Agenda: na3.hubs.ly/y0Fwr30

Sponsorship opportunities are now open for the OSWCA 54th Annual Conference! 🇨🇦✨ Here is your opportunity to elevate your brand and position your company as a key industry leader in front of top heavy civil decision-makers. Join us in vibrant Montréal, QC, for our premier annual event on January 26th. ⚡ Spots are filling up quickly! Secure your place today to maximize your exposure before opportunities sell out. Interested in attending the conference? Register here: na3.hubs.ly/y0FBpZ0

Early tendering gives contractors something every construction business needs: certainty.   Earlier awards allow companies to plan crews, equipment, materials and subcontractors before the construction season begins.   Better planning means more productive projects and fewer avoidable delays.

How are Ontario’s heavy civil contractors tackling project complexity and labor shortages? Operational AI. 💡🏗️ In this session, join Ryan Quesnel & Joe Patrois from Cavtera and learn how Palantir Foundry connects people, processes, and systems to streamline field-to-office operations, spot risks early, and boost profitability. Move beyond basic reporting and explore how AI can support everyday decisions, on site and in the office. 🗓️ Register now: na3.hubs.ly/y0FlZ30

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🚨 Introducing our keynote speaker for the OSWCA 54th Annual Conference! Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Dan Gardner tackles these questions and more in his eye-opening and mind-expanding talks. Based on his bestselling books about psychology and decision making, Gardner’s talks draw on the latest research and his long experience in journalism and politics to challenge assumptions and find creative solutions. As a journalist, Gardner has worked around the world — reporting from palaces and prisons and everywhere in between — and won a long list of national and international awards. He currently writes the Substack newsletter, PastPresentFuture. Join us in Montréal on January 26-28th, 2027. Register Now: na3.hubs.ly/y0DLpJ0 Check out the Jammed pack Agenda: na3.hubs.ly/y0DLpw0

Update on The Recovery of GPS Surveying Equipment and arrests   On September 24th Kevin attended the Brant OPP Station along with members of Condrain Construction and viewed over one million dollars in recovered stolen property from members of the OSWCA along with other construction companies in Ontario. A lot of praise was given to the street crime unit members for their keen interest in executing a search warrant and arresting a Major Thief who was wanted by several other police departments across Ontario. They have identified a majority of the property and will be calling owners in the coming days. Lets hope these kind of thefts have come to a halt for now.   If anyone else has information on thefts of this equipment don’t hesitate to call us.   On September 11th, 2026 Brant OPP did a search warrant at a residence in Brantford and recovered a lot of stolen property and arrested two individuals who are still in custody.   Kevin is meeting with Street Crime Detectives next week to share information and attempt to confirm recovery of units from our members.   If you haven’t reported a theft of GPS Surveying Equipment but you want to share it now with equipment details please do so.   Theft of GPS Surveying Equipment Alert   On or about Tuesday February 24th /25th suspects entered a construction site at 5781 Mayfield Road in Caledon. At this time suspects took TOPCON Surveying equipment from a Liebherr 736 Dozer. There were no cameras in the area and no witnesses. The Peel Regional Police are investigating this incident # P260077197. This has been an ongoing problem for a few years.   Victim: Condrain Construction Stolen Equipment: Topcon GRi3 – ANTENNA (S/N LB1525-10164) Topcon GRi3 - ANTENNA (S/N LB1525-10316) Topcon UR-1 – RADIO (S/N 1564-11177) Value: $40,000.00

Theft of Wacker Neuson Diesel Plate Tamper   On or between Friday September 18th, 2026 and Monday September 21st, 2026 suspects entered a construction site  on Floss Road 10, Township of Springwater in Simcoe County.   At this time suspects took a Wacker Neuson Plate Tamper from the site.   There were no cameras in the area and no witnesses.  This theft is being investigated by the OPP incident # E261373340.    Note:  IN Speaking to Sunbelt Rentals in Barrie it appears many of these items are going missing.  GIP have lost a few.  If you have these thefts please report them.        Victim:  Arnott Construction in Midhurst Ontario Stolen Equipment:   Wacker Neuson Diesel Plate Tamper Model  BPU-5545H s/n 11289320 Value:  $15,000.00   If you locate this property or have further information, please contact the Association Office or Mr. Kevin Shelp, our Equipment Theft Consultant, at 705-794-5764 or email him [email protected].   We continue to remind members to ensure that all equipment is protected (recommending GPS or a third party tracking device) and not left in a vulnerable location. Additionally, placing Crimestoppers decals on your equipment acts as a theft deterrent.     It is recommended you have live video monitoring or live security at your construction sites.   As well it is recommended you block in your sea containers with heavy equipment.

Contractors should never have to choose between enforcing their contractual rights and competing for their next public project.   Litigation exclusion clauses create exactly that risk.   Legitimate disputes should be resolved on their merits, not through the threat of exclusion from future work.

As the construction season starts winding down, now is the time to start thinking about next year. Earlier tenders create better conditions for competition.   When contractors have time to properly plan and price projects, owners receive more competitive bids with less uncertainty and less risk built into pricing.   Tender earlier. Get better value.

Update on Thefts of GPS Surveying Equipment and Arrests   On September 11th, 2026 Brant OPP did a search warrant at a residence in Brantford and recovered a lot of stolen property and arrested two individuals who are still in custody.   Kevin will be meeting with Street Crime Detectives next week to share information and attempt to confirm recovery of units from our members.   If you haven’t reported a theft of GPS Surveying Equipment but you want to share it now with equipment details please do so.   Theft of GPS Surveying Equipment Alert   On or about Tuesday February 24th /25th suspects entered a construction site at 5781 Mayfield Road in Caledon. At this time suspects took TOPCON Surveying equipment from a Liebherr 736 Dozer. There were no cameras in the area and no witnesses. The Peel Regional Police are investigating this incident # P260077197.   This has been an ongoing problem for a few years.   Victim and Owner: Condrain Construction   Stolen Equipment:  Topcon GRi3 – ANTENNA (S/N LB1525-10164) Topcon GRi3 - ANTENNA (S/N LB1525-10316) Topcon UR-1 – RADIO (S/N 1564-11177)   Value: $40,000.   If you locate this property or have further information, please contact the Association Office or Mr. Kevin Shelp, our Equipment Theft Consultant, at 705-794-5764 or email him [email protected].   We continue to remind members to ensure that all equipment is protected (recommending GPS or a third party tracking device) and not left in a vulnerable location. Additionally, placing Crimestoppers decals on your equipment acts as a theft deterrent.   It is recommended you have live video monitoring or live security at your construction sites. As well it is recommended you block in your sea containers with heavy equipment.

Breaking News! 🎟️ Registration is officially OPEN for the 2027 OSWCA 54th Annual Conference! Join us in vibrant Montréal, QC, from January 26–28, 2027, for the premier event in the sewer and watermain industry. Connect with top decision-makers, access valuable industry insights, and experience everything Montreal has to offer. Secure your spot today: na3.hubs.ly/y0Cn5R0

From the roads we drive on to the hospitals we rely on and the underground watermains that connect every home and community, construction shapes every part of our daily lives. Thank you to the essential workers who build our infrastructure and help keep Ontario growing.

💧 Get ready for the 2027 OSWCA 54th Annual Conference in vibrant Montréal QC, taking place January 26–28! Join top sewer and watermain industry leaders for engaging content, networking receptions, and time to explore the city. Registration officially opens next week Tuesday—stay tuned to secure your spot!

Use objective performance evaluations and transparent prequalification criteria instead of litigation exclusion clauses.   Fair rules protect owners, contractors, and taxpayers.