Online Planroom Tip of the Week: Build a Search
Gold Seal Update: Next Exam and Online Courses
SUMMER HOURS:
Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
2009 Fall Golf Tournament
Hecla Oasis Golf Course
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Registration: 10 a.m.
Tee Off: 10:45 a.m.
Dinner: 6 p.m.
GOLF IS FULL!
2009 Builders' Night Gala
Winnipeg Convention Centre
Friday, October 30, 2009
Reception: 6 p.m.
Dinner: 7 p.m.
Visit the WCA Web site for
full schedule details or call
Kelly Thiessen at
775-8664 x 2225
*Most courses can be used
toward the Gold Seal Program*
WCA Welcomes its Newest Members:
Keystone Masonry Ltd.
Accurate Water
Treatment Inc.
Bob Rempel
Hugh Munro
Construction Ltd.
Mitch Woo
Visit the WCA Web site for membership information or call Kelly Thiessen at
775-8664 x 2225
For technical difficulties regarding the Online Planroom, please contact:
Online Planroom Training Session Dates:
August 19
September 16
October 7
October 21
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The Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Board is looking for qualified candidates to serve as either an employer or employee representative on the Plumber PTAC committee.
PTACs are responsible for giving the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Board advice on the skill and training standards required for their respective trades.
All PTACs include equal representation from employers and employees and a neutral chair.
If you would like to serve on the Plumbing PTAC, contact the Apprenticeship Branch for an application or download the PTAC Application and the Endorsement of Candidate Form.
The summer issue of Upword is now available at Winnipeg Construction Association or for viewing online. View the new issue HERE.
Interested in advertising in an upcoming issue? Get your message in the hands of engineers, contractors, developers, architects, civic officials and business leaders!
Filled with features on Manitoba construction projects and columns on industry developments, Upword is the voice of construction professionals in Manitoba.
Support your industry-accredited association publication by advertising in an upcoming issue.
For more information on advertising in Upword magazine, contact Sharon Komoski at MediaEdge Publishing at 480-4400 ext. 433 or sharonk@mediaedgepublishing.com.
Online Planroom Tip of the Week: Build a Search
The Build a Search feature is designed to allow members to view the project information specific to their own needs. Select the criteria to create a custom search – either as a one-time search, or save it for every day use.
To access this new feature, select “Build a Search” from the top navigation bar; select as many items as needed from the Search Criteria area on the left. Once all of the criteria appears in the “Current Selection” section on the right, choose “Save current selection” and the search will appear on the main page under “My Searches”. Use “Clear current selection” to begin a new search.
In addition, WCA has prepared a few saved searches on the main page to assist members. Check out the Current Low & Awarded option under “My Searches”.
This saved search includes projects with Low Bid (Bid Results) and Award information published in the last 14 days.
NEW! LEED for Sub-Contractors
Understanding the Paperwork and Getting it Right!
Date: October 21, 2009
Location: Hilton Airport, Winnipeg
Registration form to follow
BIM Seminar
Date: September 30, 2009 (morning session)
Location: Hilton Airport, Winnipeg
Registration form to follow
NEXT EXAM: The next Gold Seal exam is on Friday, October 9, 2009. Application deadline is Friday, September 18, 2009.
Communication, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Objectives: This course is designed to help improve the written, oral and negotiating skills for estimators, superintendents and project managers who must deal effectively and professionally with employees, sub-trades, owners, clients, engineers and their employees. This course is self-paced and is approximately 8 hours in length.
WCA Member Fee: $90.00 + GST
Construction Project Management
Objectives: This course is designed for project managers, superintendents and estimators. The course covers business case development, procurement, contracting, risk management and project close-out.
WCA Member Fee: $90.00 + GST
Construction Law
Objectives: This course will provide managers with the tools to help them understand construction contracts, write contracts, identify simple errors in construction contracts, understand the process claim and learn to solve construction disputes effectively. A final mark of 75 per cent is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.
WCA Member Fee: $90.00 + GST
For more information, visit www.goldsealcertification.com or contact Kelly Thiessen, Gold Seal Administrator, Winnipeg Construction Association, at kellythiessen@winnipegconstruction.ca or 775-8664 x 2225.
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