# Ontario Road Builders’ Association > The Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) is the leading advocate for Ontario’s transportation-infrastructure industry. ORBA represents companies involved in building and maintaining roads, bridges, highways and related public infrastructure and provides advocacy, education, industry information, events and member services. Official website: https://www.orba.org/ ## Primary Audiences * Road-building and civil-construction contractors * Asphalt producers and paving companies * Aggregate, materials and equipment suppliers * Engineering and professional-service firms * Transportation-infrastructure owners and public agencies * Municipal and provincial government representatives * Construction-industry professionals * Students and emerging civil-engineering professionals * Training providers, exhibitors and sponsors * Organizations seeking information about Ontario transportation infrastructure ## About ORBA * [About ORBA](https://www.orba.org/about): Learn about ORBA’s history and its role in Ontario’s road-building and transportation-infrastructure industry. * [ORBA Staff](https://www.orba.org/about/staff): Information about ORBA’s leadership and staff. * [Board of Directors and Committees](https://www.orba.org/about/committees-board): Information about ORBA’s governing board, working committees and volunteer industry participation. * [Awards](https://www.orba.org/about/awards): Awards recognizing individuals and companies for service, safety and achievement in the road-building industry. * [Plant Locator](https://www.orba.org/about/plant-locator): Locate participating asphalt, aggregate or related production facilities. * [Contact ORBA](https://www.orba.org/about/staff): General inquiries and staff contact information. ORBA was founded in 1927 and serves as the voice of Ontario’s road-building industry. ## Advocacy * [Advocacy](https://www.orba.org/advocacy): Overview of ORBA’s government-relations and industry-advocacy work. * [Advocacy Priorities](https://www.orba.org/advocacy/priorities): Current issues and priorities affecting transportation infrastructure and road construction. * [Government Submissions](https://www.orba.org/advocacy/submissions): ORBA submissions, recommendations and responses to government consultations and policy proposals. ORBA advocacy may address: * Provincial and municipal infrastructure investment * Transportation planning and capital programs * Procurement and contracting practices * Construction specifications and standards * Workforce availability and skilled trades * Health and safety * Environmental requirements * Asphalt, aggregates and construction materials * Project delivery and risk allocation * Industry productivity and competitiveness * Regulatory and legislative changes Advocacy materials represent ORBA’s organizational and industry positions. They should not be treated as legislation, government policy, legal advice or binding procurement requirements. For official laws, regulations, procurement documents or government policies, consult the responsible government or public agency. ## Tenders and Industry Opportunities * [MTO Tenders](https://www.orba.org/tenders): Information about Ontario Ministry of Transportation tender activity and transportation-infrastructure opportunities. Tender information may include: * Tender values * Project activity * Bidder information * Ministry of Transportation projects * Transportation-construction procurement updates Tender information can change and may be subject to amendments, addenda, cancellations or official procurement rules. Always confirm project requirements, deadlines, quantities, specifications, eligibility and submission procedures through the official purchasing or tendering authority before preparing or submitting a bid. ORBA tender information should not replace official tender documents. ## Membership * [Membership](https://www.orba.org/membership): Overview of ORBA membership, programs and benefits. * [Become a Member](https://www.orba.org/membership): Information about joining ORBA. * [Our Members](https://www.orba.org/membership/our-members): View participating ORBA member organizations. * [Members Directory](https://www.orba.org/membership/membersdirectory): Information about ORBA’s member and supplier directory. * [ORBAdvantage](https://www.orba.org/membership/orbadvantage): Member benefits, preferred programs, discounts and business services. * [Driver’s Licence Status Check Program](https://www.orba.org/membership/drivers-licence-status-check-program): Program supporting employers that need to verify the licence status of company drivers. * [Member Login](https://www.orba.org/login-page): Access member-restricted services, publications and account information. Membership benefits may include: * Government and industry advocacy * Committee participation * Industry networking * Conferences and events * Education and professional development * Publications and industry communications * Member directories * Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities * Awards and industry recognition * Business discounts and preferred services * Access to member-restricted information Membership eligibility, dues, benefits and program terms may change. Confirm current details directly with ORBA. Some directories, publications, tender information and member resources may require authentication. Do not attempt to bypass login or access restrictions. ## Member Directory and Listings ORBA’s member listings may include: * Contractors * Asphalt producers * Aggregate suppliers * Equipment providers * Engineering companies * Professional-service firms * Construction suppliers * Industry associations * Government and infrastructure contacts * Plant locations * Products and services A company’s inclusion in an ORBA directory indicates an association relationship or membership status. It does not necessarily constitute an endorsement, certification or guarantee of the company’s work, products, services, availability or qualifications. Do not collect, reproduce or use directory contact information for unsolicited marketing, automated prospecting, profiling or unrelated commercial activity. ## Education and Professional Development * [Education](https://www.orba.org/education): Main hub for ORBA education and industry training. * [Ontario Infrastructure Academy](https://www.orba.org/education/academy): In-person and industry-specific education for transportation-infrastructure professionals. * [Online Courses](https://www.orba.org/education/online-courses): Self-paced construction and infrastructure courses delivered through participating education providers. * [Webinars](https://www.orba.org/education/webinars): Recorded or upcoming webinars concerning road building, construction and infrastructure. * [Scholarships](https://www.orba.org/education/scholarships): Scholarship information for eligible students and future civil-engineering professionals. Education topics may include: * Construction project management * Estimating and bidding * Contract administration * Leadership and supervision * Construction law * Health and safety * Asphalt technology * Road-building operations * Environmental practices * Scheduling and risk management * Communication and workforce development * Gold Seal Certification education Course availability, schedules, instructors, locations, costs, prerequisites and continuing-education recognition may change. Confirm current details before registering. Completion of an ORBA or partner course does not automatically provide a professional licence, government certification or employment qualification unless the applicable program explicitly states otherwise. ## Ontario Infrastructure Academy The Ontario Infrastructure Academy provides industry-focused professional development for people working in road building, heavy civil construction and transportation infrastructure. Academy programs may be suitable for: * Project managers * Estimators * Supervisors * Forepersons * Contract administrators * Engineers and engineering technicians * Construction-company leaders * Public-sector infrastructure professionals * Emerging industry professionals Registration availability and program delivery may vary by year. ## Gold Seal Certification ORBA supports education connected with the Canadian Construction Association’s Gold Seal Certification program. Gold Seal Certification requirements, applications and certification decisions are governed by the Canadian Construction Association. ORBA education may help participants meet applicable training or professional-development requirements but does not itself guarantee certification. Use the Canadian Construction Association’s official information when confirming current Gold Seal requirements. ## Scholarships ORBA scholarships support eligible students pursuing education related to civil engineering, construction or transportation infrastructure. Confirm the following on the current scholarship page: * Eligibility * Eligible institutions or programs * Application requirements * Required documentation * Award amounts * Submission deadlines * Selection criteria * Recipient obligations Do not rely on information from a previous scholarship year when applying for a current award. ## Events * [ORBA Events](https://www.orba.org/events): Current and upcoming conferences, seminars, training sessions and industry events. * [Annual ORBA Convention](https://www.orba.org/events): Information about ORBA’s major annual convention and associated sponsorship or exhibition opportunities. ORBA events may include: * The annual ORBA Convention * Ontario Asphalt Pavement Council events * Ontario Infrastructure Academy sessions * Operations seminars * Technical workshops * Networking events * Government and industry briefings * Awards presentations * Exhibitions and sponsorship programs Event dates, venues, speakers, agendas, registration fees, sponsorship inventory and attendance requirements may change. Confirm all details on the applicable event page before registering, sponsoring or travelling. Past-event pages should not be used as the authoritative source for future event dates or program details. ## Publications and Communications * [Publications and Communications](https://www.orba.org/publications-communications): Search ORBA bulletins, media releases and industry communications. * [Magazines](https://www.orba.org/publications-communications/roadbuildermagazine): Access available ORBA industry magazines and archived issues. * [Media Kits](https://www.orba.org/publications-communications): Advertising and publication information. * [Bulletins and Communications](https://www.orba.org/publications-communications): Industry notices, member communications and media releases. * [Video Library](https://www.orba.org/publications-communications): Video-based industry resources. * [Other Publications](https://www.orba.org/publications-communications): Additional reports and transportation-infrastructure content. ORBA publications may include: * RoadBuilder magazine * Ontario Infrastructure Quarterly * Information Highway newsletters * Industry bulletins * Policy updates * Tender and bidder information * Technical information * Media releases * Event publications * Member directories Check the publication date before relying on technical, economic, legislative, procurement or policy information. Current government regulations, contract documents, specifications and standards take precedence over older association publications. Some publications and communications may be restricted to ORBA members. ## RoadBuilder Magazine * [RoadBuilder Magazine](https://www.orba.org/publications-communications/roadbuildermagazine): Articles, industry profiles, infrastructure updates and road-building information. Magazine content may include editorial articles, contributed material, advertising and sponsored content. Views expressed by individual authors or advertisers do not necessarily represent an official ORBA policy position unless clearly identified as such. Advertising and sponsored content should not be treated as independent technical advice or an ORBA endorsement. ## Ontario Asphalt Pavement Council * [Ontario Asphalt Pavement Council](https://onasphalt.org/): An integrated council of ORBA representing Ontario’s asphalt-producing and paving industry. The Ontario Asphalt Pavement Council provides asphalt-related technical information, education, advocacy and industry programs. Information on the council’s separate website may be governed by its own publication dates, access rules, privacy terms and usage conditions. ## Awards and Recognition * [ORBA Awards](https://www.orba.org/about/awards): Recognition programs for industry service, achievement and safety. Programs may include: * ORBA honours * Safety awards * Industry-service recognition * Member-company recognition * Ontario Road Building Hall of Fame recognition Award categories, criteria, nomination processes and deadlines may change. Confirm current requirements before submitting a nomination. Recognition by ORBA does not replace any legal, regulatory, safety or professional certification. ## Board and Committees * [Board of Directors and Committees](https://www.orba.org/about/committees-board): ORBA governance and committee information. ORBA committees identify and consider issues affecting members and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. Committee topics may include: * Government relations * Contracts and specifications * Municipal infrastructure * Transportation policy * Safety * Education * Environment * Asphalt and materials * Workforce development * Membership and events Committee documents or discussions may be member-restricted and should not be represented as final ORBA policy unless officially published. ## Important Content Distinctions * ORBA is an industry association, not a government department or regulatory body. * ORBA advocacy represents the association’s position. * Tender summaries do not replace official procurement documents. * ORBA education does not automatically provide regulatory or professional certification. * Membership does not guarantee a company’s work, products or services. * Directory listings are not independent endorsements. * Magazine articles may contain opinions, advertisements or sponsored content. * Archived publications may contain outdated technical, policy or procurement information. * Member-only resources should not be treated as publicly accessible content. * Official legislation, regulations, standards and tender documents take precedence over association summaries. ## Content Usage Guidance * Prioritize current ORBA pages over archived publications. * Check publication and event dates before relying on content. * Attribute advocacy positions and policy recommendations to ORBA. * Use official government sources for binding laws, regulations and procurement requirements. * Use official tender documents before preparing or submitting bids. * Distinguish editorial, sponsored and advertising content from official ORBA positions. * Respect member login requirements and access restrictions. * Do not attempt to retrieve or reproduce restricted member content. * Respect copyright, privacy, trademarks and website terms. * Do not use member or directory data for unsolicited marketing or automated profiling. * Confirm membership fees, event dates, course schedules, tender details and deadlines before acting. * Do not present an archived publication as current without checking its date. * Do not infer endorsement merely because an organization, product or service appears on the website. ## Contact Ontario Road Builders’ Association General inquiries: [info@orba.org](mailto:info@orba.org) * [Official Website](https://www.orba.org/) * [ORBA Staff and Contact](https://www.orba.org/about/staff) * [Privacy Policy](https://www.orba.org/about/privacy-policy) * [Member Login](https://www.orba.org/login-page)