Benefits of Membership

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When you become a GVCA Member, you and your employees have access to member services, benefits and savings.

Your entire staff will have access to our online plans room where we connect bidders to buyers. We check, verify, update, and constantly search for the latest project details and information throughout the bidding process.

Our name represents the geographic reach of the association, which includes:

Brant County
Dufferin County
Grey Wellington County
Norfolk County
Haldimand County
Regional Municipality of Waterloo
Regional Municipality of Halton

A GVCA Electronic Plans Room membership gives you access to project information and bidding opportunities in the geographic area of Zone 2, covering London to Milton, to Niagara and Halton Region, and north to Owen Sound. Other Zones are available for an additional cost.

Connect and network

Stay connected to the construction industry, expand your opportunities and keep your competitive edge. Meet and collaborate with knowledgeable members and trained staff who help you tackle the unique challenges in construction. Speak up and offer your insight and opinions into key advocacy issues that shape our industry. Share your passion for the construction industry by joining or sponsoring our social events.

Gain the resources you need

Ensure your organization follows the Industry Standards and Best Practices with our construction guides, documents and seals.

Take advantage of discounted rates on Gold Seal accredited education programs and safety training courses and our member savings on construction documents, products and services. You'll save hundreds each year with our Affidavit and Commissioner of Oath services alone.

Our members have exclusive access to the Workplace Safety Insurance Board's Health and Safety Excellence program (HSEP). This collaborative program offers safety training, networking opportunities and financial incentives.

Types of membership

GVCA Membership is valid for one year and renews January 1^st annually. Payment for one year of membership is due upon sign-up. Please note that memberships purchased mid-year will be adjusted at year-end.

Prices listed below are as of January 1, 2023.

GVCA Base Membership

GVCA Base Membership is $941.00 + HST per year, renewed annually on January 1st.

Open to general contractors, trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and allied services. Includes GVCA member benefits and services, including basic access to the online plans room (Link2Build).

Base membership includes access to these GVCA services:

BASIC access to the Link2Build Zone 2 electronic plans room, including pre-bid, open bidding and post-bid of projects throughout much of Central and Southwestern Ontario (from west of London to Milton, Hamilton and Niagara).
E-communications and newsletters, including THE HUB.
GVCA Journal magazine subscription (bi-monthly publication).
Member roster listing in the membership directory (online and print version).
Member pricing on CCA documents, guides and seals, and CCDC documents, guides and seals.
Free downloads of resources.
Education and online training.
Same day print services.
Access to member-exclusive networking events.
Use of training and meeting rooms upon availability as long as the purpose is not for a program or education course offered by the GVCA.
Discounted rates on products and services offered through our Affinity Program.
Commissioner of Oath services.
Career listings posted on the GVCA website.
Opportunity to attend member-only events: biennial Building Excellence Awards, Annual General Meeting and Business Heritage Awards, golf tournaments, Industry Outlook, biennial BOLD Awards.
Voting privileges.
GVCA represents your interests at the municipal, provincial and federal government levels.

GVCA Membership with Link2Build (Electronic Plans Room)

GVCA membership with Link2Build is $1,671.00 + HST per year, renewed annually on January 1st.

Open to general contractors, trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and allied services.

Membership includes access to all GVCA Base services PLUS:

FULL access to the Link2Build Zone 2 electronic plansroom, including pre-bid, open biddng and post-bid of projects throughout much of Central and Southwestern Ontario (from west of London to Milton, Hamilton and Niagara).

Access to over 4,000 projects annually.
View, print and download all plans and specifications.
Unlimited user accounts.
Daily project updates.
Project plans and specifications to view, print and download
The opportunity to purchase Link2Build access to GTA, including Barrie, for $600 + HST.
The opportunity to also purchase additional Link2Build zones for $600 + HST each.

Construction Procurement Membership

GVCA Construction Procurement Membership is $513.00 + HST per year, renewed annually on January 1st.

Open to buyers of construction, facility management, architects, engineers and consultants.

Construction Procurement Membership is a non-voting membership which includes access to these GVCA services:

Basic access to our electronic Link2Build plans room, including pre-bid and post-bid construction information of projects throughout Central and Southwestern Ontario.
Free posting of your projects for Tender, RFP, RFQ, and Bid results.
All e-communications and newsletters, including THE HUB.
GVCA Journal magazine subscription (bi-monthly publication).
Member roster listing in the membership directory (online and printed annually).
Member pricing on CCA documents, guides and seals, and CCDC documents, guides and seals; education and online training, and print services.
Access to member-exclusive networking and education events.
Discounted rates on products and services offered through our Affinity Program.
Use of our training and meeting rooms upon availability as long as the purpose is not for a program or education course offered by the GVCA.
Commissioner of Oath services.
Career listings posted on the GVCA website.

Affinity Membership

GVCA Affinity Membership is $418.00 + HST per year, renewed annually on January 1st.

Open to businesses with a goal of connecting with GVCA Members to promote products and services such as promotional items, hotel discounts, courier services and offer a discount that is exclusive to GVCA members.

Affinity membership includes access to these GVCA services:

E-communications and newsletters.
GVCA Journal magazine subscription (bi-monthly publication).
Featured in the Affinity Programs section of the membership directory (online and print version), including company logo and detailed description of product offerings.
Promotion in the new member welcome packages and e-newsletter.
Access to member-exclusive networking events, including WinC and LinC and education and online training.
Opportunity to attend member-only events: biennial Building Excellence Awards, Annual General Meeting and Business Heritage Awards, golf tournaments, Industry Outlook, biennial BOLD Awards.

What are you waiting for? Join GVCA's community of more than 600 member firms and industry stakeholders and let us help you grow your business to its fullest!