On October 2, the Canadian Chinese Construction Association (CCCA) hosted an appreciation social and new director plaque presentation in Markham, following the 2026 Fall Construction Forum & Expo. Directors, sponsors and volunteers came together to celebrate the success of the Forum & Expo and to welcome the Association’s newest directors. The evening was relaxed and social: a chance to thank the partners who supported and took part in the Forum, and for everyone to catch up, share industry news and explore new opportunities to work together.

President Alex Huang thanked the community and sponsors for their generous support, and the organizing committee and volunteers for their hard work. He noted that this year’s Forum & Expo was very well received. Attendees described the forum sessions as rich in content and full of practical knowledge, while exhibitors said they came away with a great deal, having met many new clients and industry partners, and called it a local industry show of exceptional value.

Founding President Raymond Wan announced that an EPC company under Eastway Construction Ltd. has been officially incorporated. It is moving early into small and mid-sized energy storage, power generation and substation projects, bringing more professional resources and partnership opportunities to the Association. To further bring this expertise together, the Association has formally established its Power Generation, Substation & Energy Storage Group, which gathers professionals from these fields and opens up new opportunities for members.

Association leaders presented plaques to the new directors, welcoming Kayson Zhang of Longsing Construction Co. Ltd. and Michael Lin of B&P Contracting to the Association. Both introduced their companies’ businesses and services, and said they look forward to strengthening industry exchange, expanding cooperation and contributing to the Association’s growth through the CCCA platform.

In a light and humorous style, Secretary General Iris Zhou invited guests and directors to share their experiences with the Association and to talk about new projects and new opportunities.

Frank Lin, Founder and President of AstraX Charging Network Inc., shared the company’s plans to build an electric vehicle fast-charging network across North America and introduced its first fast-charging station in Markham, offering fresh thinking on new-energy infrastructure.

William Cao, Vice President of the Association, of Winford Windows Inc., shared his reflections on his time with the Association since joining.

Linda Geng, Vice President of the Association, of Aibao Insurance, introduced Contract Surety Bonds, a solid safeguard for construction projects.

Judy Xie, head of Aero Future Canada, spoke about the future of drone services for communities and the many ways technology can become part of community life.

Guests enjoyed good food and lively conversation, felt the warmth of the CCCA family, and broadened their horizons through the talks on emerging technologies. They look forward to carrying what they learned into future collaborations.