OGMA Newsletter – April 2017
IN MEMORIAM: It is with regret that we inform of the passing of Daren Jamieson in February 2017, at the far too early age of 54. Daren had worked in the industry in sales since he got his start as the western Ontario sales representative for Guardian Industries in 1993. He worked for a number of glass companies over the course of his career and most recently with Classic Glass. Daren also served as a director on the OGMA board in the late 90s.
CLA UPDATE: For where things stand please check out Frank Fulton’s You Bet Your Glass column in the April issue of Glass Canada Magazine.
SPRING SEMINAR: Sergei Mihhailenko, P.Eng, and Les Szcepanski, P.Eng., will be presenting an informative seminar on the application of the new “CSA A500-16 Building Guards” standard that will soon be adopted into building codes across Canada. The standard governs the use of glass in railings and balustrades. The lunch and learn will take place on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the Richmond Hill Golf Club. The OGMA extends its appreciation to its co-sponsors for this event, Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions and Kuraray America Inc. See Frank Fulton’s You Bet Your Glass column in the April issue of Glass Canada Magazine for information about the new standard.
TOP GLASS: Come and visit OGMA at the Top Glass show on Thursday, April 20, 2017.
SPRING GOLF: OGMA members have had nothing but rave reviews for the Pipers Heath Golf Club, so we’re going to be holding our spring golf tournament there again on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Watch out for the flyer and make sure to book early. It’s always a sellout.
FISHING DERBY: OGMA’s annual fishing derby is back by popular demand. Plan on attending in August. Watch your email for details.
FALL GOLF: OGMA will hold its fall golf tournament at the prestigious Country Club in Woodbridge, Ontario, on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Mark your calendar now. Details will follow as the date approaches.
AODA’s NEXT HURDLE: Companies had until the end of 2016 to put accessibility policies and procedures in place for the communication of information and employment practices. To find out your legal obligations, go to https://www.ontario.ca/page/accessibility-laws, then contact WSPS to help you put it in place if you have not done so already.
IG Fabricator Workshop
The Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance has extended an invitation to all OGMA members to attend their IG Fabricator Workshop at Exova in Mississauga, at the discounted IGMA members cost. The workshop takes place February 28, 2017, to March 2, 2017. For an outline of the program and to register, please visit the workshop website at […]
IGMA Extends Invitation to OGMA Members
The Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance has extended an invitation to all OGMA members to attend their IG Fabricator Workshop at Exova in Mississauga, at the discounted IGMA members cost. The workshop takes place February 28, 2017, to March 2, 2017. For an outline of the program and to register, please visit the workshop website at www.igmaonline.org/events/workshop/. Type “OGMA MEMBER” following […]
Passing of Daren Jamieson
It is with regret that we inform of the passing of Daren Jamieson in February 2017, at the far-too-early age of 54. Daren had worked in sales in the industry since 1993 when he got his start as the western Ontario sales representative for Guardian Industries. He worked for a number of glass companies over […]
New Standards for Building Guard Glass
by Frank Fulton Originally published in Glass Canada Magazine, February 2017 Issue Requirement and reaction You probably remember all the kerfuffle brought on by mainstream media a few years ago over the epidemic of shattered glass falling from high rise buildings onto the heads of unsuspecting pedestrians. People were afraid to walk outside, Toronto politicians […]
OGMA Newsletter – February 2017
In addition to continuing to champion the interests of our industry in pursuit of Prompt Payment legislation and changes to the Ontario Construction Lien Act, the OGMA has a lot to offer its members coming up in 2017. Please mark the following event dates in your calendar and plan to attend. In case you missed […]
Understand Your Lien Rights
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this said over the years: “The owner didn’t pay me for the job so I slapped a lien on the building. At least I’ll get paid someday when he tries to sell it.” WRONG! At our winter seminar, Geza Banfai, Counsel with McMillan LLP, set the […]
Write Your MPP to Drive Home the Prompt Payment Message
As you know, the Attorney General has announced that the Government will introduce prompt payment legislation in spring 2017, as recommended under the Construction Lien Act Review Report. The voices of all Ontario construction-families have been heard. Prompt payment legislation will help trade contractors and suppliers to run businesses with more certainty, provide more competitive […]
OGMA Newsletter – December 2016
The OGMA held its fall tournament at the prestigious Country Club in Woodbridge at the end of September with over 100 members and guests coming out for an outstanding day on a renowned course followed by an exceptionally good dinner. So impressed were all the attendees that the OGMA has already booked the same venue […]
I’ve Been Travelling
by Frank Fulton Originally published in Glass Canada Magazine, December 2016 Issue Rambling man Another year has blown by and we’ll soon be looking at 2016 in the rear view mirror. I’m still looking at the grass from above, so all in all, I don’t have much to complain about. After my rant about our […]
