Construct Canada Market Visit Program
December 2-4, 2015 | Toronto
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
SUMMARY
The Danish Trade Council in Toronto organizes a Market Visit Program to Canada and is inviting Danish suppliers
of building, construction, infrastructure and DIY (do-it-yourself) products. The objective is to assist Danish
businesses to build and/or diversify network of strategic partners & suppliers with the long range outcome being
increased exports to Canada within building, construction and infrastructure industries.
With its many years of market experience, TC Canada is well positioned to demonstrate its long-standing
relationships within a network of Canadian building, construction, infrastructure and DYI stakeholders, and to
provide a range of value-added market services to new entrants.
WHY CANADA?
Attractive Construction Industry
Canada's Construction industry is, according to
Business Monitor International the most attractive in
the western world. Construction in Canada, and
particularly in the Toronto area, has seen an
impressive
yearly
growth of 5-8% over
the
last
decade,
despite the global
financial
setbacks
since 2009.
Toronto-Most
High-Rise
Buildings
Under
Construction in North America
According to Emporis, a global provider of building
information and SkyscaperPage.com, a web-based
database of scale-model illustrations and diagrams
of skyscrapers, Toronto
continues to have the
most
high-rise
buildings
under
construction in North
America, maintaining a
sizeable lead in both
rankings over second
ranked New York City
and
third
ranked
Mexico.
There
are
currently
147
skyscrapers
and
highrises
under
construction,
and
What Toronto’s skyline will look like in 2020
For more info visit: http://www.canadianbusiness.com/blogs-andhundreds more planed.
Similar
Business
Culture
High growth rates,
one stable political
scene
and
a
"Scandinavian”
business culture are
some of the main
reasons behind the
comment/what-torontos-skyline-will-look-like-in-2020/
country's success.
Free Trade Agreement
In 2014, Canada and the EU finalized negotiations of a comprehensive economic trade agreement (CETA), which
will eliminate 95% of tariffs between the 2 economies over a 15-year period. EU exports to Canada are slated to
grow by over 20% in the next few years.
Seamless North American Market access – the U.S. and Canada are the world’s largest trading partner.
WHAT WE PROPOSE
TC Canada proposes a 2-3 days intensive Market Visit Program within the framework of the 27th Annual Construct
Canada Expo Show which is to be held December 2-4th, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario. The program will provide the
opportunity to meet with Canadian counterparts including architects, builders, building owners, contractors,
developers, engineers, facility managers, interior designers, property managers and anyone who plays a key role in
the design, construction, renovation, management and operation of all types of buildings. This range includes
commercial (office, retail, industrial), residential (housing, condominiums, rental apartments) and institutional
(healthcare, educational, governmental).
Construct Canada Market Visit Program
December 2-4, 2015 | Toronto
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
SUGGESTED PROGRAM
The Market Visit will focus on increasing Danish exports in Canada through the joined program that includes:
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Visit to Canada's largest construction trade show- Construct Canada;
Visits to building sites, builders and contractors in Toronto;
A chance to meet with Canada's largest independent chain of building materials;
Participating in seminars with some of the largest
distributors in the market who will talk about
market structure, trends and purchasing patterns;
Networking Dinner held at the Danish Consul
General’s Residence, Toronto
A chance to learn and be inspired.
*Individual
B2B
meeting
programs
with
potential
partner/customers/distributors/suppliers/agents also could be
arranged for an extra cost.
WHAT IS CONSTRUCT CANADA?
Construct Canada is North America’s largest exposition,
networking and educational event. Construct Canada 3-day
event, will feature 35,000 attendees, 500 speakers, 350
seminars, 1,600+ exhibits, including 100+ international
exhibitors bringing the latest in design and construction
innovation in products, technologies, best practices and
applications. This event showcases products like design Home Prices -Canada vs U.S.
construction, retrofit, and renovation of all forms of Sources: Graphics by Bloomberg Businessweek; Data: Emporis
buildings-commercial, high-rise, residential, industrial, retail, and institutional etc. in the Building Construction,
Home Furnishings & Home Textiles, Architecture & Designing, Real Estate Agents, Household Consumables,
Furniture industries.
Who Attends: The 2014 Shows attracted over 30,000 architects, builders, building owners, contractors, developers,
engineers, facility managers, interior designers, property managers other industry stakeholders who play a key role
in the design, construction, renovation, management and operation of all types of buildings. This range includes
commercial (office, retail, industrial), residential (housing, condominiums, rental apartments) and institutional
(healthcare, educational, governmental).
PRICE AND REGISTRATION
Please note that participation is limited to 4-10 companies that share a mutual business interest. The Danish Trade
Council subsidizes the program, bringing the cost down to DKK12,500 for each participating company (excluding
access pass to the tradeshow, individual travel/hotel costs, meals etc. Funding is limited to companies with a
maximum of 250 employees and a turnover of no more than 375 mill. DKK. For more information please contact:
Irina Vasiliu
Trade Advisor
tel. +1 (416) 640 1303
email: [email protected]
Jess Møller Knudsen
Head of Mission and Trade Commissioner
tel. +1 (416) 962 5661 x325
email: [email protected]
ABOUT THE ROYAL DANISH CONSULATE GENERAL
The Royal Danish Consulate General in Canada is part of the Danish ministry of foreign affairs and from our base in Toronto we
work to promote Danish exports and business interests in Canada and to foster long lasting partnerships between Danish and
Canadian business interests. Please visit: www.canada.um.dk
Construct Canada Market Visit Program
December 2-4, 2015 | Toronto
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
OVERVIEW OF SOME OF THE MAJOR UPCOMING PROCUREMENT PROJECTS
The top 10 projects started or planned in the industrial sector are:
 Eglinton Crosstown LRT in Toronto by Metrolinx (started) – $4.9 billion
 OPG Darlington Nuclear unit 2 life extension by OPG (Q4 2016) – $3.2 billion
 Scarborough Subway extension by Metrolinx (2018) – $2.8 billion
 Spadina Subway extension in Toronto by the TTC (started) – $2.6 billion
 Bruce Power unit 4 life extension by Bruce Power (Q3 2016) – $2.5 billion
 Bruce Power unit 3 life extension by Bruce Power (Q1 2019) – $2.5 billion
 Confederation Line LRT in Ottawa by City of Ottawa (started) – $2.1 billion
 Nakina Chromite/Nickel/Copper Ore Railway Transportation System in Thunder Bay by KWG Resources (Q4
2016) – $2 billion
 Hurontario-Main LRT in Peel Region by Metrolinx (Q4 2014) – $1.6 billion
 York Viva Bus Rapid Transit in York Region by Metrolinx (started) – $1.4 billion
The top 10 projects started or planned in the commercial sector are:
 Hotel, retail/residential development in Niagara Region by 2302846 Ontario Inc. (preparing plans) – $500 million
 Apartment buildings, offices, retail in Toronto by Amexon Development Corp. (preparing plans) – $354 million
 Loretto Academy Conference & Banquet Centre in Niagara Region by Romzap Ltd. (preparing plans) – $350
million
 Office building, retail in Toronto by Sweeny and Co. Architects Inc. (preparing plans) – $288 million
 Condo, apartment buildings, retail, office in Toronto by Projectcore Inc. (preparing plans) – $266 million
 Apartment, townhouse, medical and office, retail in London by Fincore Group (preparing plans) – $200 million
 Condo apartment towers and retail in Peel Region by Solmar Homes Inc. (preparing plans) – $200 million
 Condo apartment building and retail in Peel Region by Baif Developments Ltd. (preparing plans) – $200 million
 Condo, retail and hotel development in Halton Region by Mayrose-Tycon Group (preparing plans) – $200
million
 Residential, commercial development in Toronto by Dunshorn Holdings (preparing plans) – $200 million
The top 10 projects started or planned in the institutional sector are:
 Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital in Vaughan by Infrastructure Ontario (tenders being reviewed) – $1 billion
 CFB Trenton improvements by Infrastructure Ontario (started) – $840 million
 Providence Care Hospital in Kingston by Infrastructure Ontario (started) – $810 million
 Women’s College Hospital redevelopment in Toronto by Infrastructure Ontario (started) – $460 million
 Milton District Hospital redevelopment in Milton by Infrastructure Ontario (RFP issued) – $350 million
 Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital redevelopment project phase 1 in Burlington by Infrastructure Ontario (RFP
closed) – $350 million
 Michael’s Hospital patient care tower in Toronto by Infrastructure Ontario (RFP issued) – $350 million
 William Osler General Hospital phase 1 patient tower in Toronto by Infrastructure Ontario (RFP issued) – $350
million
 University of Ottawa Heart Institute in Ottawa by Infrastructure Ontario (RFP closed) – $350 million
 Cambridge Memorial Hospital main capital redevelopment project in Waterloo Region (contract awarded) –
$175 million