On Wednesday, May 13, TCA 
hosted its 31st Annual Members’ 
Day at its office in Richmond Hill, 
welcoming more than 250 members 
for a day of networking, exhibiting 
and celebration. The day began with 
the industry forum, where a panel 
discussion ensued, titled: “The 
Adoption Gap: Why some firms thrive 
with tech while others don’t?” that 
explored technology and AI adoption 
in construction.
Moderated by Mark Casaletto, the panel 
featured Bryce Jones, vice president 
and area manager (Toronto) at Modern 
Niagara; Shawn Watts, founder and 
CEO of Corfix; and Terry Olynyk, founder 
of BLDscale Consulting. The discussion 
focused on labour shortages, project 
complexity, productivity demands and 
the importance of implementation and 
behavioural change.
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Leadership emerged as a key theme. 
The panellists emphasized that 
successful technology adoption 
requires clear vision, strategic planning 
and involvement across all levels of 
an organization, including field teams. 
They cautioned against buying software 
simply because it is new or popular, 
stressing that investments must align 
with company goals.
The discussion also examined AI’s 
growing role in construction, from 
automating administrative tasks  
and analyzing data to improving 
decisions and workflows. The panellists 
noted that AI’s value depends on 
strong data quality, governance and 
human oversight. Attendees were 
encouraged to see AI as an accelerator, 
not a replacement, for strong 
business processes. 
The session concluded with a call 
for leaders to embrace innovation 
strategically and build cultures 
of continuous improvement. As 
technology reshapes construction, 
strong leadership and practical 
implementation will be key to future 
success. Thank you to the moderator 
and panellists for an insightful, forward-
thinking conversation. (See the feature 
article on this session on p. 12.)
After the forum, members visited the 
exhibition, which featured 60 exhibitors. 
Despite the wind, everyone enjoyed a 
BBQ lunch, and one lucky member won 
a $500 cash prize. Thank you to all 
attendees for their continued support. 
We look forward to welcoming you back 
next year!
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