There are several things that make a project successful in
the eye of the owner, but quality and professionalism are at the top of that
list. 

Unfortunately, many project owners dread the thought of
building a new project because it often leads to headaches during construction
or warranty issues. This is where hiring the right contractor becomes key to a
project’s success. There are several considerations when picking the right
contractor, but quality and professionalism are always going to be the measure
by which a project and its workers are ultimately evaluated. 

In this episode of OCS Talks we look at what is being done
by contractor associations to reinforce the quality and professionalism of
their industry. Like everything, not all contractors or products are created
equal. So, what role do associations play in making sure the best quality work
is done by the contractors that are part of the association. 

Don Marks, Executive Director of the Ontario Industrial
Roofing Contractors Association and a member of the OCS Board of Directors.

Keywords

Health & Safety, Associations, Roofing, Construction,
Contractors, Members, Industry, Commercial, Institutional, Ontario, Labour
Relations, Quality of Work, Bidding, Quality and Professionalism

Chapters

0:00 – Intro

2:20 – About the Ontario Industrial Roofing
Contractors Association

5:20 – Quality Control and the Role of the
Association

11:10 – Procurement and Promoting Membership

16:45 – Roofing and the Building Envelop

21:30 – Association Membership

31:15 – The Nature of Bidding on Projects

33:20 – Final Remarks

Key Quotes

“Occupational health and safety has been the driving force
behind our association for as long as I can remember” – Don Marks

“We believe that our association and our members are
accountable to the building owner” – Don Marks

Resources & Links

Ontario Construction
Secretariat

Ontario Industrial
Roofing Contractors Association
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