London and District Construction Association

09/01/2026

🏆 Get your tickets and celebrate your Outstanding Construction Individuals! Join us at the LDCA 2026 Oktoberfest Gala as we honour the people who elevate our industry with the presentation of the OCI Awards.

🗓️ October 22, 2026
🍺 An evening of Bavarian celebration, food, and community — presented by MNP

Get your tickets: https://ldca.on.ca/page/LDCAGala

08/31/2026

🍺 Tap in — tickets are pouring now! Join us for the LDCA 2026 Oktoberfest Gala on Thursday, October 22 at the London German Canadian Club. An evening of Bavarian celebration, great food, cold beer, and the presentation of our Outstanding Construction Individual (OCI) Awards — all in support of the London Food Bank.

Grab your tickets before they're tapped out: https://ldca.on.ca/page/LDCAGala

08/31/2026

Curious about a specific skilled trade? Skilled Trades Ontario offers detailed 2025 trade reports covering trade descriptions, educational pathways, workforce demographics, and current labour market conditions for Red Seal trades across Ontario.

Whether you're exploring a career, hiring, or just want the data — it's a great resource for anyone in the ICI construction sector.

Explore the trade reports: https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/resource-hub/research/trade-reports/

The 2024 trade reports provide an overview of a trade’s key characteristics including a description of the trade, educational pathway, workforce demographics and a snapshot of the current labour market conditions.

08/31/2026

Networking doesn't have to mean "working the room." Join Young Construction Leaders for a Lunch & Learn with speaker Wayne Gibson (Hex-Con Inc.) as he reframes networking as something you're likely already doing — through site meetings, tender walkthroughs, and everyday industry interactions.

Learn how to build genuine relationships, start real conversations, and follow up without feeling transactional — no rehearsed pitch required.

September 24, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Goodwill Industries, 255 Horton St E, London

Register now: https://ldca.on.ca/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2080986

08/28/2026

The LDCA 2026 Annual Gala — Oktoberfest Edition is happening Thursday, October 22 at the London German Canadian Club.

Raise a stein with the people who build this city for an evening of Bavarian celebration, authentic food and drink, and the presentation of the Outstanding Construction Individual (OCI) Awards. All proceeds support the London Food Bank through the Business Cares Food Drive.

Doors open at 5:00 PM
London German Canadian Club, 1 Cove Rd

Get your tickets or sponsorship info: https://ldca.on.ca/page/LDCAGala

08/28/2026

💰 Change orders are inevitable — losing money on them doesn't have to be. Learn to price, submit, and win change order approvals in our workshop, Nov 17 & 18 with Lee Kelly. Gold Seal accredited.
👉 https://ldca.on.ca/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2065260

08/27/2026

Networking doesn't have to mean "working the room." Join Young Construction Leaders for a Lunch & Learn with speaker Wayne Gibson (Hexcon Inc.) as he reframes networking as something you're likely already doing — through site meetings, tender walkthroughs, and everyday industry interactions.

Learn how to build genuine relationships, start real conversations, and follow up without feeling transactional — no rehearsed pitch required.

September 24, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Goodwill Industries, 255 Horton St E, London

Register now: https://ldca.on.ca/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2080986

08/27/2026

📊 Spending more time wrestling spreadsheets than reading them? Our Microsoft Excel for Construction course (Sept 16 & 23) will change that — budgets, cost tracking, Gantt charts, and more. Gold Seal accredited (2 SIC). Register by Sept 14!
👉 https://ldca.on.ca/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2074730

08/26/2026

We're excited to welcome Kustermans as our newest Affinity Partner! This family friendly adventure awaits all our members!

LDCA members can now enjoy exclusive savings at Kustermans — visit our Affinity Programs page to get the member discount code and start planning your visit.

https://ldca.on.ca/page/AffinityPrograms

08/26/2026

Subcontracts are getting more complex — and riskier. Learn to spot red-flag clauses before you sign in our Mastering Subcontracts workshop, Sept 8 & 9 with Lee Kelly. Gold Seal accredited. Register by Sept 4!
👉 https://ldca.on.ca/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2065305