September 1, 2009                

WCA Education

BIM in Construction Workshop

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Keynote Speaker: Kenneth H. Stowe, P.E., Autodesk Inc.

Location: Victoria Inn, Winnipeg

Description: BIM or “Building Information Modeling” has the potential to radically transform not only the construction design process but the construction process as well.  In the very near future you will be asked to use this technology or join a project using BIM. What will BIM mean to your company? A seminar for General Contractors, Trade Contractors, Chief Estimators, Superintendants.

REGISTRATION

WCA Member Fee: $50.00

NEW! LEED for Sub-Contractors

Understanding the Paperwork and Getting it Right!

Date: October 21, 2009

Location: Manitoba Construction Sector Council

Description: This session will be presented by local Prime Contractors with first hand knowledge of LEED projects and experience with problems related to trade and supplier specific responsibilities. If you are a subcontractor or supplier to a LEED project – you need to attend this seminar.

Registration form to follow

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Back to Class with Gold Seal Certification

Whether you're fifteen and heading to your first day of senior high, or in your fifties and on your way to the office or job site, there are always opportunities to go back to the books and further your education.

WCA's goal is to help you stay current in the rapidly changing construction industry with a variety of courses, seminars, and the nationally recognized Gold Seal Certification program.

As the Gold Seal Certification (ICI) agent in Manitoba, WCA offers half-day training sessions and online courses that will assist you in achieving this prestigious designation. Check out the courses below and consider going "Back to Class" with Gold Seal Certification!

Gold Seal Online Training for Managers, Supervisors & Estimators

(5 Gold Seal Credits for each course)

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.

REGISTRATION CNCR

WCA Member Fee: $100.00 + 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. 

REGISTRATION CPM

WCA Member Fee: $100.00 + 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.

REGISTRATION Construction Law

WCA Member Fee: $100.00 + GST

NEXT EXAM: The next Gold Seal exam is on Friday, October 9, 2009. Application deadline is Friday, September 18, 2009.

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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WCA Web site Address: www.winnipegconstruction.ca

The Winnipeg Construction Association Web site is now located at www.winnipegconstruction.ca.

If you access our homepage from a saved favourite on your computer, you will need to update this address.

Enjoy our new and improved home on the World Wide Web!

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PWGSC: Energy Services Acquisition Program

PWGSC operates seven central heating and cooling plants in the National Capital Area. These plants provide steam, high-temperature hot water and/or chilled water to over 100 buildings. Key decisions need to be made about the future of these plants and how the Government acquires energy services for federal buildings in the National Capital Area.

PWGSC is seeking information from respondents with demonstrated capabilities, either individually or in partnership, to plan, finance, design, construct, operate or maintain major infrastructure directly related to the provision of energy services on a scale similar to that of PWGSC.  Interested parties are invited to visit the Government Electronic Tendering Service at www.merx.com to access the Request for Information in French and English.

Interested parties are invited to refer to the Request for Information for registration requirements.

For more information, visit www.merx.com.

Reference Number: PW-$$ZG-418-19904

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Online Planroom Tip of the Week: Activity Manager (to create a custom report)

The Activity Manager feature is used to create a custom report from a “Search Results” list. Click on the Activity Manager icon when it appears above “Search Results”; it will produce another list, which will provide a check box on each project. Once the projects have been checked, select “Show Report” to create a custom report which will include those projects of interest. Also available, add a group of projects to your favourite or subscription list.

To receive training on this and many other WCA Online Planroom features, please attend one of our next Online Training Sessions. A sign-up form is available HERE, or register by contacting the Planroom at 774-2431.

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CCA Survey: R&I in the Construction Industry

Two years ago, the Canadian Construction Association established a new permanent Committee with the mandate to champion and promote research and innovation in the Canadian construction industry. In doing so, CCA intends to create partnerships and synergy amongst stakeholders, serve as a conduit for the access to and dissemination of information, and support activities that will advance R&I in our industry.

More precisely, the Committee’s goals and objectives are to:

• Play an effective advocacy role on Federal Government policy and programs affecting R&I in the construction industry.
• Foster collaboration amongst stakeholders in support of R&I in the construction industry.
• Establish or help establish an effective Web portal for the collection and dissemination of information that will promote, nurture and instill R&I in the construction industry; through that medium, inform the membership of innovative construction concepts as they come about in the industry.
• Establish a roadmap on how to fund, develop, test and bring to market, innovative solutions for use in the Canadian construction industry.
• Identify needs and opportunities for industry related research and innovation.
• Establish a list of funding mechanisms available for R&I projects in Canada. Should there be a need, lobby for the establishment of additional funding programs.

In April of this year, CCA acquired additional resources through a Government Program called Accelerate Ontario so that the Committee could better fulfill its mandate. Ryerson University is now a CCA partner in this initiative along with the National Research Council/Industrial Research Assistance program.

We are now conducting a survey to gather the data necessary to develop the roadmap mentioned above. We would kindly ask for your participation in this survey which can be found at:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=L1FsboPkT8YqrkGQsiMVpg_3d_3d

Please complete the survey no later than September 18th.

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Infrastructure Canada Releases Second of its Infrastructure Updates

Infrastructure Canada has released the second of its eNewsletters on the status of the infrastructure measures under the Government’s Economic Action Plan. Read more.

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Finance Minister Says Expect to See More Construction

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said recently that Canadians should expect to see more backhoes, trucks and hard hats in their travels as funds from Ottawa's $46.6-billion Canadian stimulus program finally begin to manifest as construction projects in the cross-country economy.  Read more.

To read this week's complete CCA Weekly report, click HERE.

To read last week's complete CCA Weekly report, click HERE.

To read the CCA Weekly report from August 17, 2009, click HERE.

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Comments or Questions?

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