b'TCA Builders Digest is published for the Toronto Construction Association70 Leek CrescentRichmond Hill, ONL4B 1H1Tel: (416) 499-400014Fax: (416) 499-8752www.tcaconnect.comPublisher: THE 2024 BEST OF THE BEST AWARDSRobert ThompsonEditors: CONTENTSWarren Heeley Emily WeidenbacherNational Sales Executives:Nolan AckmanDerek de Weerdt FEATURESApril HawkesPat JohnstonDawn Stokes 14 THE 2024 BEST OF THE BEST AWARDSContributing Writers: Recognizing excellence in constructionBy Matthew BradfordMatthew BradfordWarren Heeley Sarah B. HoodCONSTRUCTION PRIORITIESSenior Design Specialist:Krista Zimmermann 26 COMMUNICATING AUTHORITY Design Specialist:Focus on female leadership at CEO breakfastBy Sarah B. HoodBethany Giesbrecht Published by: 28 SMART CONSTRUCTION WEARABLES Technology making construction sites saferBy Warren Heeleymediaedgepublishing.com33 South Station Street North York, ONM9N 2B230 U.S. AND CANADIAN POLITICAL PENDULUMS SWING Toll Free: (866) 480-4717 robertt@mediaedge.ca The impact of elections on constructionBy Sarah B. Hood531 Marion Street Winnipeg, MBR2J 0J932 157TH TCA ANNUAL MEETING Toll Free: (866) 201-3096 Fax: (204) 480-4420Industry challenges during market uncertaintyBy Warren Heeleywww.mediaedgepublishing.comPresident:Kevin BrownSenior Vice President: Robert Thompson DEPARTMENTSSales / Branch Manager: Nancie Priv 6 PRESIDENTS MESSAGE By John MollenhauerAll rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without the prior10 TCA NEWSwritten consent of the association. Published May 2025. TCA SKI DAY Publication Mail Agreement #40787580 UPCOMING EVENTSBUILDERS DIGEST is printedon 10% post-consumerFSC certified paper using soya based12 NEW TCA MEMBERSinks. When necessary to mail an issue in an enclosure, we use an environmentally-friendly,100% oxo-degradable poly-wrap. 34 AROUND THE GTAReturn undeliverable copies to:Toronto Construction Association 70 Leek Crescent 38 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIRECTORYRichmond Hill, ONL4B 1H1 Phone: (416) 499-4000Fax: (416) 499-8752BUILDERSDIGEST Quarter 120255'