January 16, 2009
Directory listings for your company as well as contact information and logo update requests were distributed to all WCA members in October 2008. Please check the listings over carefully and fax any changes back to the WCA offices at 783-6446 ASAP. This information will be published in our 2009 Membership Directory & Buyers' Guide.
Share Your Construction Photos
WCA is compiling a construction photo library and we'd like your photos! We're looking for construction site photos, finished project photos or professional project photos for featuring in Upword, and in other WCA marketing materials. Send low-res images to Twila Driedger at tdriedger@winnipegconstruction.ca or send high res images on CD to Twila at WCA, 290 Burnell St, Winnipeg, MB, R3G 2A7.
Build a Better Workplace
The Manitoba Sector Training Network (MSTN) is offering Manitoba Small to Medium Enterprises (SME's) with a free resource to successfully help address employee morale, productivity and retention. Building Better Workplaces helps organizations understand the unique causes of their HR issues, and develop an action plan to solve them.
Building Better Workplaces is a FREE resource. Funded by the Federal Government and the Province of Manitoba, this program is ideal for companies with 20-100 employees and inadequate or no HR support.
Employees and management participate in a 15 minute confidential assessment survey. Data collected provides a detailed yet easy-to-read analysis of the current state of the organization. The BBW program then provides assistance in action plan development and implementation by means of an online toolkit, training sessions and an HR specialist. Proven benefits of the program include improved morale, communication, productivity, trust and teamwork among management and employees.
For more information on BWW, or to receive a BBW Information Package, contact Michael Stewart at 982-6376 or mike@mstn.ca. To apply to participate in the BWW program, complete the application form HERE and fax it to (204) 272-2961.
Get your message in the hands of engineers, contractors, developers, architects, civic officials and business leaders with your WCA membership magazine, Upword.
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.
View the 2009 Upword Media Kit HERE.
For more information on advertising in Upword magazine, contact Sharon Komoski at MediaEdge Publishing at 480-4400 ext. 433 or sharonk@mediaedgepublishing.com.
Education Courses
Fundamentals of Design-Build
Presented by: WCA and Canadian Design-Build Institute (A committee of CCA)
Objectives: Fundamentals of Design-Build is a full day interactive tutorial which is part of CDBI’s continuing professional development program. This course offers an in-depth introduction to design-build that is a must for practitioners, owners, decision-makers and those wanting greater knowledge of this growing project delivery practice. 1 FULL DAY.
WCA Member Fee: $350.00 + GST
RRSP Update ...Where to Invest?
Presented by: Darren Cale, Senior Financial Planning Advisor, Assante Wealth Management
Objectives: Get your questions answered… What am I going to do this year? Is it safe to invest in the stock markets? How do I take advantage of the downturn? Where are the risks hiding now? Get all the answers and updates your looking for.
WCA Member Fee: FREE
Gold Seal Online Training
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.
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@wpgca.com or 775-8664 x 2225.
Online Planroom Tip of the Week: Forgot Your Login?
If you forget your password to the Online Planroom, you have two options. Either you can call WCA, or you can use the "I forgot my login" feature in the Online Planroom. Underneath the login button, you will notice the words “forgot your login”. If you click on this hyperlink, you will be presented with a form requiring your first and last name, login and e-mail address. Once the information is entered and submitted an e-mail will be sent to Infinite Source. They will look up your login information and send you a reply with the information.