COCA Members
There is strength in numbers. There’s more to COCA than meets the eye. We are a powerful federation of leading associations in the industrial, commercial and institutional sectors of Ontario’s construction industry.
COCA Members have a powerful conduit to influence decisions that impact the construction industry in Ontario directly. COCA builds and fosters influence and relationships with decision-makers.
COCA provides members with the resources, credibility, and expertise to increase the influence of their organization.
Here’s a closer look at the vibrant cross-section of industry associations that COCA proudly represents.
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The Acoustical Association Ontario (AAO) is an Employers’Association, which represents approximately fifty (50) unionized contractors engaged in interior finishing construction in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) sectors of the construction industry in Ontario. Specifically, AAO members perform drywall, acoustic, insulation and fireproofing work throughout the Province of Ontario, including such areas as Windsor, London, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Niagara, Hamilton, Toronto, Oshawa, Kingston and Ottawa.
Phone: (519) 671-5930
Fax: (519) 238-6960
info@aao-online.ca
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Founded in 1979, the Architectural Glass & Metal Contractors Association (AGMCA) is a non-profit organization, established to assist its members in maintaining high business standards and to offer a source of knowledge with respect to its members’ day-to-day business environment.
AGMCA is the recognized bargaining agent representing glazing contractors in Ontario, who are signatory to Collective Agreements with the Ontario Council of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. To achieve what is expected of subcontractors today, owners, general contractors, and consultants have an increasing awareness of factors other than price. They turn to AGMCA members for benefits that include track records of performance, reliability, Workers’ Compensation, a trained and stable work force, supervision, standards and ethics, awareness of changing technologies and numerous other factors.
Phone: 905.420.7272
Fax: 905.420.7288
info@agmca.ca
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AMCO is a not for profit, voluntary association of unionized millwrighting contractors. AMCO was established in 1979 to further the aims and objectives of its members with particular reference to labour relations and related activities.
The Association’s principal function is the designated Provincial Employer Bargaining Agency and as such, negotiates and administers the Provincial ICI Millwright Collective Agreement with the Millwright Regional Council of Ontario. Moreover, it provides members with Labour Relations counseling with particular reference to interpretation of the Collective Agreement. AMCO also provides a resource of general business information for its members.
Phone: 905.793.1190
info@amcontario.ca
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OUR MISSION: To provide construction opportunities, solutions and relationships.
The Barrie Construction Association is dedicated to serving our city’s construction industry. Serving approximately 400 members, our membership base is made up from all facets of non-residential construction and related businesses.
Originating in the early 1950’s from the Barrie Bid Depository and Plans Room, the Barrie Construction Association was officially incorporated in 1991 and has become one of the city’s leading resources for the construction industry.
Phone: 705.726.5864
Fax: 705.726.4649
alisonsmith@barrieca.com
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The Canadian Farm Builders Association was formed by a group of farm-building contractors who met on February 5, 1980 and saw a need for uniformity and quality standards in the farm-building industry. Through ongoing communication and educational opportunities, the CFBA works to provide members with current information regarding best practices, regulations, policies, and advisories.
CFBA stakeholders from the construction and agriculture sectors include; farm-builders, engineers, OMAFRA representatives, building officials/inspectors, and suppliers of related products and services. Today’s farm buildings incorporate features for healthy livestock, production, energy conservation, and environmental protection.
Phone: 519.824.0809
Fax: 519.824.2477
cfba@cfba.ca
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Founded in 1930, the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) is Canada’s voice for the steel construction industry. The CISC promotes dialogue, collaboration and commerce between industry stakeholders – advancing the benefits of steel to the consulting community, builders and buyers, academia and government. The CISC represents a diverse community of steel manufacturers, fabricators and constructors, engineers and architects, owners and developers, and educators and students, offering a wide range of products and services to enhance capabilities and grow businesses.
The Ontario Region of the CISC operates with a CISC Regional Manager and members of the CISC Ontario including a volunteer regional Chairman and Vice Chairman. We promote the steel industry in the province of Ontario through advocacy, government lobbying and marketing activities that are specific to the needs of our Ontario members and associates.
Phone: 905.946.0864
Fax: 905.946.8574
onregion@cisc-icca.ca
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For 50 years, members of the Concrete Floor Contractors Association have defined the highest standards of quality in the concrete floor industry. Our members have installed hundreds of millions of square feet of concrete floors for commercial, industrial & institutional users around the World. Our members have invented and introduced many advanced concrete floor technologies to the Canadian construction industry too.
Our members are committed to workplace safety, standardized knowledge, sustainability, ethics, continuous improvement and service excellence.
The CFCA participates in the development of technical standards and responsibility defining Position Statements and trade definitions. This site is designed for owners & specifiers who require up-to-date information on concrete floor technology, materials, problem avoidance, specifications, pre-construction quality planning and industry issues.
We welcome you to visit our technical library for information on a variety of concrete floor topics.
Phone: Tel: (905) 582-9825
info@concretefloors.ca
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The Construction Association of Thunder Bay was founded as the Lakehead Builders Exchange in 1949 to foster and advance the interests of those who are directly or indirectly connected with or affected by construction in North-western Ontario. In 1969, The Lakehead Builders Exchange became the Construction Association of Thunder Bay.
On a day to day basis the Association operates a physical and electronic plans room, full blueprint and specification copying and scanning services, and disseminates information received from affiliated organizations.
On the labour relations front, the Association provides a library of local labour rates and collective agreements, along with providing labour relations services to the local General Contractors, Drywall Contractors, Masonry Contractors, Forming and Concrete Placing Contractors and Tiling Contractors.
Phone: 802.622.9645
Fax: 802.623.2296
information@catb.on.ca
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The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario represents approximately 500 unionized electrical contracting firms, the majority of whom are small to medium-sized, family-owned and operated businesses. The ECAO contractors employ 15,000 electricians, power line workers, communication workers, apprentices and support staff and generate more than $3 billion worth of electrical, utility and communications work annually.
ECAO membership is distributed among eleven area ECAs covering the entire province. The area ECAs are our source of representation to internal committees, boards and external organizations such as COCA, providing geographically diverse and representative input to industry issues. ECAO is active on the both the COCA Board of Directors and Executive Governance committee.
Phone: 416.675.3226
Fax: 416.675.7736
ecao@ecao.org
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The award-winning GVCA is the third largest mixed trade association in Ontario with more than 650 members, as well as being a leading force among construction associations in Canada. The geographic area covered by the Grand Valley Construction Association is virtual, however the typical user of our services includes industry stakeholders located in the counties of Brant, Dufferin, Grey, Wellington, the judicial district of Norfolk, Haldimand and the Region of Waterloo.
Centrally located in Cambridge Ontario, the GVCA provides the means for architects, engineers, developers and buyers of construction services to reach a qualified market of contractors, subs, suppliers and manufacturers. The GVCA is also a comprehensive one-stop source for contract documents, reference materials, safety training and business management courses.
Phone: 519.622.4822
Fax: 519.621.3289
jeff@gvca.org
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Established in 1920, the Hamilton-Halton Construction Association has been serving our local Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) construction firms for over 100 years. We are committed to helping our members build their businesses; providing resources, keeping them up to date on legislative changes, offering educational opportunities and a chance to network with their peers.
In partnership with ConstructConnect, the HHCA offers members access to an industry leading electronic plans-room platform that uses AI to help match opportunities with contractors.
The HHCA provides a wide variety of educational opportunities including Gold Seal courses, health and safety training and professional development. The HHCA is an approved provider of the WSIB’s Excellence program assisting HHCA, TCA & RESCON members integrate health and safety into their management systems.
Phone: 905.522.5220
Fax: 905.572.9166
sue@hhca.ca
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The Interior Systems Contractors Association of Ontario (ISCA) was incorporated on September 1, 1971. Originally it was incorporated as The Drywall Association of Ontario.
In 1980, it was renamed The Interior Systems Contractors Association of Ontario and now represents over 80 contractors and 30 suppliers and manufacturers throughout the province who employ over 10,000 members of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.
Phone: 416.746.4722
Fax: 416.746.1522
info@isca.ca
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The London & District Construction Association (LDCA) brings together, in one organization, small, medium and large-sized general contractors, owners, trade contractors, manufacturers and suppliers of construction material and equipment, and other firms associated with the construction industry. The primary role of the association is to provide Leadership to all of our members through; Advocacy, Education, Innovation, and Support.
Located in London, Ontario, the LDCA serves the counties of Bruce, Elgin, Huron, Perth, Middlesex, and Oxford and promotes the growth of the construction industry in these areas.
The LDCA is governed by the members, elected officers and appointed representatives from all sections of the membership. The Association acts as a single voice to promote and campaign for the construction industry.
The Niagara Construction Association (NCA) is an NFP established to represent the interests of the ICI construction industry. Members are general and trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, architects, engineers and other professionals affiliated with the industry. Members automatically receive membership with the CCA and COCA.We keep on top of industry issues and advocate on our members’behalf.We also offer numerous safety and educational courses (including Gold Seal), seminars and workshops. Additional benefits include project leads, industry updates, events/ networking, Young Leaders committee, Women in Construction committee and marketing opportunities.
Phone: 905.682.6661
Fax: 905.688.5029
karin@niagaraconstruction.org
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Like the buildings our members construct, the Northeastern Ontario Construction Association began with a solid foundation – the skills and experience of local contractors and trades people. NOCA promotes member interests and provides specialized services to help over 300 member companies compete and succeed in today’s ever-changing construction industry.
With the help of COCA, the Northeastern Ontario Construction Association continually improves liaisons with local, provincial and federal government which in turn help to determine comprehensible construction laws for Northern Ontario contractors. Originally called Sudbury Construction Association, the name was officially changed on September 2, 2015, to the Northeastern Ontario Construction Association to properly reflect the vast area of membership that it represents.
Phone: 705.673.5619
Fax: 705.673.7910
info@nocabuild.com
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The Ontario Association of Demolition Contractors (OADC) is a powerful voice in the demolition and abatement industry. Since 1976, we have represented member companies of all sizes who have signed the Demolition Collective Agreement with the Labourers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA). OADC currently has 94 Members, and our contractors employ approximately 1,300 members of LiUNA.
OADC member companies are tier-one providers of demolition and abatement services in the construction sector, consistently chosen to work on projects that demand highly trained, safety-aware industry professionals.
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The primary duties of the OADC are to act as the bargaining agent for the members during negotiations with LiUNA, and to keep the membership informed and engaged surrounding issues that may impact their business. In addition, the
OADC plays an active role in participation, along with the Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA), in lobbying the provincial government on behalf of the construction industry.
Phone: 289.485.1017
Fax: 416.613.0227
mtaylor@oadc.ca
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It’s our job at the Ontario Erectors Association to be a dedicated representative and a strong voice for our community of contractors and unionized Ironworkers.
For nearly 75 years, we have been an advocate for our members and a champion of the unrivaled merits of employing unionized Ironworkers. Our long history of connection between contractors and professional Ironworkers has helped to build cities, change landscapes, and advance an essential building trade.
We are the best at what we do – we advocate tirelessly for our members and for the benefits of employing professional Ironworkers. The workforce we represent is superbly trained, adheres to strict safety standards and is dedicated to outstanding workmanship. They have earned the right to be selected for projects ahead of others.
We represent our members with integrity, commitment and focus. We serve on advisory boards, ensure and seek to improve stringent health and safety measures, and take the utmost care to safeguard pension interests. We work closely with the Council of Ontario Construction Association (COCA), the Government of Ontario, and the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA). We negotiate effective solutions, and campaign for the employment of our union workers over non-union staff.
More than just a bargaining agent, we devote our efforts to a range of responsibilities, which includes sitting on advisory boards, improving health and safety measures, working with the Ontario College of Trades and safeguarding pension interests. When disputes arise, we help to navigate and negotiate agreeable solutions, while we will always promote the employment of our union workers over non-union staff.
Phone: (705) 445-9415
jack@ontarioerectors.com
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Since 1964 the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association (OIRCA) has been the voice of the roofing industry in Ontario. The Association is a group of professional roofing contractors, roofing product suppliers, building science consultants and industry professionals. The mission of the organization is to assure, through accountability, excellence in roofing construction.
Member applicants must meet specific criteria and submit to a thorough evaluation that includes on site workmanship inspections as well as an independent safety audit. All members are subject to an annual performance audit to certify compliance with the Association’s standards.
OIRCAS provides the construction industry with a means to pre-qualify roofing contractors. By specifying an OIRCA member, the purchaser of roofing services is assured competent and competitive roofing practices.
Phone: 416.695.4114
Toll free: 1.888.33OIRCA
Fax: 416.695.9920
oirca@ontarioroofing.com
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Since its inception in 1971, the Ontario Masonry Contractors’Association’s (OMCA) mandate is to represent and support masonry contractors, in terms of labour relations, skills training, market promotion and technical resources.
OMCA’s labour relations component is the designated employer bargaining agency for masonry contractors bound by the provincial collective agreement with Brick and Allied Craft Union of Canada and/or the Ontario Provincial Conference of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers in the ICI sector of the Ontario construction industry.
OMCA is a strong financial supporter of the Ontario Masonry Training Centre which trains apprentices throughout Ontario, and the Canada Design Centre which is focused on improving the knowledge of masonry design and providing technical support to contractors and members of the design community.
Phone: 905.564.6622
Fax: 905.564.5744
cmc@canadamasonrycentre.com
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Since 1976, the Ontario Painting Contractors Association has fostered collaboration to achieve success in advocacy, education, industry standards and labour relations. The OPCA welcomes your interest and participation on all issues that impact the architectural and decorative paint and protective coating contractor.
Phone: 416.498.1897
Toll free: 1.800.461.3630
Fax: 416.498.6757
david.st.louis@opcatrusted.ca
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Ontario Sheet Metal Contractors Association, usually referenced by the acronym‘OSM’is a provincial not-for-profit trade association representing its members in all national, provincial and corporate issues which directly affects its membership. OSM is the accredited employer bargaining agency responsible for the negotiation and administration of all provincial collective agreements between OSM, the Ontario Sheet Metal Workers’ and Roofers’ Conference and the Sheet Metal Workers International Association.
OSM has had a distinguished role in establishing the contributions of skill, quality and reliability of its members’performance in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) Sector of the Ontario construction industry. OSM proudly holds the charter
as the Ontario Chapter of the Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’National Association. SMACNA technical research sets the standards of HVAC and architectural sheet metal construction referenced in the Ontario and National building Codes.
Phone: 905.886.9627
dstewart@osmca.org
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Our Mission is to promote and advance the use of steel in the Structural Steel Industry. To cooperate with the Canadian and American Institutes of Steel Construction and other associations. To provide information, education and services to our members as deemed desirable. Through this process we will look at all facets of our industry. Legality of Contracts, Industry Safety- Ministry of Labour, Collections, Best Practices, Technical Support, Bonding, Liens, Section 5: Scope of Work & Specifications and anything else our membership wishes for us to get involved with as it relates to the Structural Steel Fabrication industry in the Province of Ontario, Canada.
Our Association was created by the Structural Steel Fabricators in Ontario to help represent our Fabrication Industry. We represent Fabricators and our direct Suppliers.
Phone: 905.601.5068
g.rados@ossfa.com
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PLCAC was founded by a small group of contractors in February of 1954 for the purpose of training Canadian workers in pipeline construction and to negotiate collective bargaining agreements for these workers. Today, the Association consists of 157 regular, associate, and honorary members.
PLCAC negotiates and renews, with the building trades unions in Canada that have traditionally held pipeline construction jurisdiction, four Canada-wide collective agreements covering mainline cross country transmission pipeline construction, four Canada-wide collective agreements covering natural gas distribution pipeline construction within cities and towns, and four Canada-wide collective agreements covering pipeline maintenance and service.
The Association actively liaises with government, pipeline owning companies, pipeline craft unions and other external stakeholders as an advocate for the unionized pipeline construction industry.
Phone: 905.847.9383
Fax: 905.847.7824
plcac@pipeline.ca
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The Reinforcing Steel Institute of Canada (RSIC), formerly known as the Reinforcing Steel Institute of Ontario (RSIO), is an association representing the collective voice of its members across the country. The Institute’s main purpose is to help promote the benefits of reinforced concrete as the most effective and efficient construction method while adding value and support for our members and partners within the construction industry.
RSIC members are comprised of rebar and accessory fabricators, steel mills and associates that work within the reinforced concrete industry nation-wide. The Institute provides a platform which encourages dialogue among its members in order to advance our objective of developing and adhering to industry best standard practices, such as ensuring the safety of both the public and our workers.
Phone: 416.239.RSIO
administrator@rebar.org
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The Sarnia Construction Association (SCA) was established in Sarnia/Lambton on June 25, 1948. With a primary focus on serving Sarnia’s extensive petrochemical industry, members of the SCA have the knowledge and specialized skills to meet the required demands on any construction project.
SCA fosters and advances 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 City of Sarnia and the County of Lambton.
Phone: 519.344.7441
Fax: 519.334.7501
sca@bellnet.ca
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Formed in 1957, the Sault Ste. Marie Construction Association is the construction industry’s voice in the District of Algoma. The Association advocates actively on their behalf 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.
The Association provides the best local area construction industry intelligence through our planroom services. We also provide full drawing and specifications copying, scanning services and Commission of Oath services. We regularly provide educational and social networking opportunities based on the needs of our members. We gladly go the extra mile for our members, there is no task too big or too small.
Phone: 705.759.8830
Fax: 705.759.6783
scott@ssmca.com
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The Toronto Construction Association (TCA) is one of Canada’s oldest and largest associations of ICI practitioners with over 1,800 member companies across the GTA. Since our humble beginning as the General Builders Society in 1867, TCA has been committed to promoting and upholding the highest standards of industry professionalism and has grown to become the uniting voice of Toronto’s ICI industry.
Our mission is to create opportunities for our members to grow their individual businesses and build connections with other ICI practitioners to help boost the growth and quality of Toronto’s construction industry as a whole.
Since 1867, TCA has been Proudly Supporting Members every day!
Phone: 416.499.4000
Fax: 416.499.8752
info@tcaconnect.com
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TThe UCAO was formed in 1968 by a small group of contractors and was incorporated in 1980 for the purpose of negotiating collective bargaining agreements with the Labourers International Union of North America Ontario Provincial District Council and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793 for employees in the power utilities sector of the construction industry in Ontario. The UCAO has 32 contractor members and 38 associate members.
The UCAO are now the accredited Employer Bargaining Agency for the Utility Sector of the construction industry in Ontario that negotiate on behalf of all Employers signatory to the Provincial Utility Collective Agreements with the Labourers International Union of North America Ontario Provincial District Council and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793.
The UCAO contractors’ carry out all types of utility work engaged in power, energy, communication construction, maintenance and similar work throughout the Province of Ontario
The UCAO has developed, together with the Labourers Union and the Operating Engineers Union, utility construction employee safety training and orientation programs which are offered year-round at the unions’ training facilities in Ontario.
Phone: 416.527.0360
Fax: 905.412.0339
mtaylor@uca.on.ca
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The Windsor Construction Association was established in 1908, with a mission
of “members working together to promote contractors, sub-trades & suppliers by maintaining high standards of ethics, education, safety, environmental practices & training, to create a progressive, competitive construction industry, in the industrial, commercial & institutional sectors.”
The WCA is a mixed trade association, with members such as general contractors, trade contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, architects and engineers.
Phone: 519.974.9680
Fax: 519.974.3854
construction@wca.on.ca
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