5 8 | C O C A 2 0 1 7 Y E A R I N R E V I E W MEMBER PROFILES SAULT STE. MARIE CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION Formed in 1957 the Sault Ste. Marie Construction Association has become the Industry’s voice in the District of Algoma, representing 134 General Contractor, Trade Contractor and Industry Supplier member companies earning their way in the regional construction industry. The Association advocates actively on their behalf in their business relationships with all levels of Government and owner clients, recognizing that fair and open tendering policies, effective communication and cooperation are the keys to successful projects. Our Association operates a physical and electronic planroom as part of Ontario’s network of 11 Local Construction Associations, providing full drawing and specifications copying, scanning services and affidavit service. We also facilitate training courses for local construction specific needs and assist our Membership with the development or improvement of Health and Safety Policy, Programs and Procedures. We organize various social events throughout the year including our Annual General Meeting, Curling Bonspiel, President’s Barbeque and Bocce Tournament, the Harvey Buchan Golf Tournament, and our Small Business Christmas Party. The Golf Tournament is especially important because the Association uses the proceeds from the tournament to fund a learning bursary for member company family members preparing for post-secondary education. Address: 117 White Oak Drive East Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6B 4J7 Phone: (705) 759-8830 Fax: (705) 759-6783 Website: www.ssmca.com Email: info@ssmca.com SARNIA CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION Purposes and Aims: a.  To foster and advance the interest of those who are engaged in or who are directly or indirectly connected with, or affected by, the erection or construction of buildings in the said City of Sarnia and in the said County of Lambton. b.  To represent the Members of the Corporation in any matters pertaining to the building and construction industry in the said City of Sarnia and in the said County of Lambton, and when necessary, to negotiate on their behalf, and to enter into such trade or other agreements affecting wages and all other matters as may appear to be in the best interests of the construction industry. c.  To promote suitable and desirable legislation affecting the industry in all its branches; and to provide liaison with governments for any contemplated legislation either by municipal, provincial or federal authorities insofar as the same may affect the construction industry. d.  To achieve a closer relationship and a better understanding among the various branches of the industry and to improve and standardize as far as possible the methods of submitting and accepting tenders as between architect or engineer, general contractor, trade contractor and owner and as between general contractor and subcontractor. e.  To acquire, preserve and disseminate valuable information concerning the construction industry. Andrew Pilat General Manager Address: P .O. BOX 545, 954 Upper Canada Drive, Sarnia, ON, N7T 7J4 Phone: (519) 344-7441 Fax: (519) 344-7501 Website: www.sarniaconstructionassociation.ca Email: sca@bellnet.ca