OGMA President's Response to Tariff Threat

OGMA President Blake Sanders addresses the threat incoming tariffs will have on our industry.

Visit the OGMA News page to read his statement.

2025 Spring Seminar

OGMA is excited to invite you to an upcoming seminar on April 10, 2025, that explores key topics shaping the future of building sustainability. As energy codes evolve and environmental concerns take centre stage, understanding the latest updates and innovations is essential for professionals in the construction and architectural industries. This seminar will cover three critical areas: New Energy Codes and Toronto Green Standard V4; Bird-Friendly Requirements in Toronto Green Standard V4; and Vacuum Insulated Glass (VIG) and Future Energy Codes.

Visit the Events page for more details.

OGMA Awards for Excellence in Design and Execution

It is time to consider your potential candidate projects for the 2025 OGMA Awards for Excellence. Nominations for the awards open in early January. We encourage our members to start thinking about current or recent projects they may wish to put forward for consideration in the new year, considering the perspectives of Design and Execution.

The 2024 OGMA Awards for Excellence in Design and Execution were presented at Top Glass on April 30, 2024. Awards went to Diamond Schmitt Architects and Applewood Glass.

Visit the Awards page for more details.

Prompt Payment Ontario - Ontario Construction Act - Trade Contractors Guide

OGMA has been an active participant in the Prompt Payment Ontario (PPO) initiative for the past six years, trade-related associations lobbied for improvements in the laws, liens, payment terms, and arbitration process related to construction contracts. Knowing the contents, and your rights and remedies, could be essential to the successful operation of your business.

To help you with this, PPO’s legal team took the Act and restated the key points in language we can understand. Click to download the Ontario Construction Act – Trade Contractors Guide for your reference.