Ontario General Contractors Association becomes official supporter of One Ontario initiative
TORONTO, Ontario, December 17th, 2020
AECO Innovation Lab is delighted to recognize Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) as the latest organization to join the One Ontario coalition.
Most industrial, commercial and industrial (ICI) general contractors agree that a unified data exchange framework would harmonize and streamline the entire development approval process.
OGCA is the leading advocate and service provider to their members, fostering an improved general contracting environment. Most industrial, commercial and industrial (ICI) general contractors agree that a unified data exchange framework would harmonize and streamline the entire development approval process. It would significantly reduce costs by eliminating redundant customization in every municipality and likely boost industry productivity. OGCA believes that One Ontario’s initiative to streamline the development approval process will result in faster construction and bring value to their members.
According to the World Bank, Canada currently ranks 64 out of 190 countries on development approval efficiency for routine building projects. If Ontario continues to fall behind on World Bank standards, this could lead to potential international investors avoiding Ontario. OGCA believes that the One Ontario program will help improve our ranking and ensure Ontario remains a competitive place for investment.
OGCA has been working with One Ontario to provide stakeholder input from constructors, participate in this collaboration, and possibly connect One Ontario to pilot projects. As constructors, they highly encourage municipalities to consider taking steps to find efficiencies in the permitting process.
About OGCA
Founded in 1939 by a group of eleven general contracting firms, the OGCA has grown into the largest representative association in the construction industry. Our members account for approximately 70% of all of Ontario’s Industrial, Commercial and Institutional projects and for 100% of all Alternative Finance Projects (AFPs). For more than 75 years the OGCA has worked to build Ontario by assisting our members to deliver construction excellence in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Sectors. Members include small, medium and large firms representing both union and open-shop contractors. The OGCA is a pro-active voice for general contracting issues across the Province of Ontario. To learn more visit – www.ogca.ca
About One Ontario
One Ontario is a collaborative initiative established by AECO Innovation Lab, with the aim of establishing a set of provincial guidelines for data and information exchange throughout the development approval process. The framework will be aligned with regulatory requirements set by the province and will be driven by technological tools and advancements within the AEC industries.
About AECO Innovation Lab
AECO Innovation Lab leads digital transformation of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries and governments through collaborative R&D projects. We are dedicated to breaking down silos and increasing the productivity of the AEC sector by providing a hub for collaboration, knowledge sharing and digital transformation. AECO R&D projects unite the private, public and academic sectors by building coalitions to investigate AEC industry operating practices and develop optimization solutions. To learn more visit - www.aecoinnovationlab.com and follow AECO on social media: LinkedIn and Twitter
