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TCA members shall govern themselves in accordance with business practices that are founded on trust.
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Be a leader of character - become your word.
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Honour all contractual obligations.
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Conduct all business with integrity.
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Promote the use of CCA/CCDC Standard Contract Documents.
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Commit to working together to resolve issues and disputes in a manner that is fair to all parties involved.
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Treat industry colleagues with respect and fairness.
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Establish a relationship of cooperation between all parties.
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TCA members will ensure that jobsite/workplace safety is first and foremost.
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Develop and implement an occupational health and safety plan (company or site specific) and communicate it to each employee and every visitor to the site.
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Provide appropriate training and supervision for employees.
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Ensure that health & safety policies and regulations are in place on all projects and that such policies are well communicated to all personnel.
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Every transaction to which any member is a party shall be conducted in the interest of profiting all parties concerned.
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Understand that our goal is that all members are "partners in profit" - a good contract is one where all parties are given the opportunity to prosper under the contract.
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Ensure that you have the necessary level of competency to complete the work as defined by the contract.
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Uphold the principle of appropriate compensation for services provided.
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All parties to a contract shall ensure that an appropriate level of planning and coordination is carried out on a project.
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"Just say NO to bad deals".
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TCA members, as industry leaders, will avoid actions that are incompatible with the best interests of the construction industry as a whole.
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Refrain from bid-rigging, bid-shopping and bid-peddling.
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Respect ownership of property.
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Be proactive in the elimination of unethical practices.
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Conduct all business in accordance with the highest industry standard and in a manner which will not bring disrepute to the construction industry. Provide the best in quality of work in conformity with applicable building codes, regulations, and laws.
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Refrain from activities that involve a conflict of interest.
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Avoid verbal agreements - put it in writing every time.
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TCA members will abide by and use the recommended practices for standard contracting and bidding procedures as detailed in the CCA #29.
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Uphold the confidentiality of the tendering process at all levels.
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Promote the practice of awarding bids in compliance with criteria set out in tendering documents.
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Sign contract documents expeditiously.
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Seek ternders only from competent bidders and do not solicit tenders or quotations you do not intend to use.
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TCA members shall act as good corporate citizens.
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In all projects and related business, members shall consider the best interests of the community.
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Support equal opportunity hiring and pay practices.
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Support and promote TCA's Crime Stoppers program.
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Adhere to all municipal, provincial and federal legislation that s applicable to the member's business operations.
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Deal justly with employees, customers, suppliers, consultants, and contractors.
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Actively participate in and promote industry and community associations.
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TCA members will undertake appropriate programs to protect the environment.
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Know and comply with all environmental rules and regulations.
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Reduce, reuse and recycle.
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Promote cooperation with owners, consultants, governments and others to minimize negative environmental impact.
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Where available, use products or processes that are environmentally friendly.
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Moreover, TCA members commit to advancing their industry and their Association by making "Members Supporting Members" a standard operational procedure.
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Promote and support your Association and its members.
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Refer business to your fellow members.
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Encourage volunteerism in order to achieve the benefits from TCA's networking opportunities.
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Understand that TCA membership is based on the principles of honour, respect and character.
