Builders' Night Gala: Tickets Available Now!
Canada's Population Estimates, second quarter 2009
Government of Canada update on Economic Action Plan Investments in Manitoba
CaGBC to release LEED ratings update - Easily earned credits to become mandatory
Gold Seal Reminder: Time is running out!
WCA Buyers' Guide and Online Membership Directory
Online Planroom Tip of the Week: How to find projects that are past their close dates
WCA OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE:
WCA will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2009 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Happy Thanksgiving!
2009 Builders' Night Gala
Winnipeg Convention Centre
Friday, October 30, 2009
Reception: 6 p.m.
Dinner: 7 p.m.
Take Our Kids to Work Day
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
All parents are invited to drop in to the Alliance of Manitoba Sector Council at 1000 Waverley Street to learn about the thousands of exciting careers in Manitoba. The event will include cool interactive and fun activities, career information booths and online career exploration.
Opening Doors Parents' Expo
Alliance of MB Sector Councils
1000 Waverly Street
Saturday, November 7, 2009
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Connect to the right career HERE
Visit www.winnipegconstruction.ca for full schedule details or call
Kelly Thiessen at
775-8664 x 2225
*Most courses can be used
toward the Gold Seal Program*
Visit www.winnipegconstruction.ca 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:
October 21
November 4
November 25
December 8
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Builders' Night Gala '09: Tickets Available Now!
Purchase your tickets to attend Winnipeg Construction Association's highly-anticipated red carpet Builders' Night Gala! The much talked about event will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Enjoy an exquisite meal, comedy entertainment, and dancing to the Ron Paley Band!
Click HERE to order the hottest tickets in town!
Canada's Population Estimates, second quarter 2009
On July 1, 2009, Canada's population was estimated at 33,739,900. In the second quarter of 2009, Canada's population grew by 121,200 (+0.36%). The increase was largely due to net international migration, which totalled 84,800, the second-highest figure for a second quarter since 1972.
The number of births in Canada in the second quarter of 2009 was estimated at 96,200. This was the largest number of second-quarter births since 1996 and an increase of 1,600 compared with the second quarter of 2008. This upward trend in births is also evident in a number of other industrialized countries.
All four provinces in Western Canada recorded higher demographic growth than the national average from April to June 2009. Immigration was partly responsible for population increases in Manitoba (+0.48%), the strongest growth for the province since the current record-keeping system was introduced in 1971.
* Courtesy of Statistics Canada, The Daily for : 2009-09-29
Government of Canada update on Economic Action Plan Investments in Manitoba
The Government of Canada is investing in key infrastructure projects across the country—using the jobs we are creating today to build a lasting legacy of sound infrastructure for the future. President of the Treasury Board Minister Vic Toews today underlined investments of over $500,000 for repair and restoration work in federal buildings and facilities across Manitoba. Read more.
CaGBC to release LEED ratings update - Easily earned credits to become mandatory
The Canada Green Building Council is poised to launch an updated version of its flagship LEED Canada rating system for New Construction (NC) and Major Renovations. Mark Hutchison, LEED program director, says the new system will still be “very familiar” to those who have worked with the current version, which was introduced in 2004. Read more.
Education: LEED for Sub-Contractors Seminar
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.
WCA Member Fee: $50.00 plus GST
Gold Seal Reminder: Time is running out!
Due to the recent changes in the examination requirements, all automatic eligibilities for CSO, CEC and PQS applicants will expire on December 31, 2009. If you hold one of these three designations and are interested in challenging the appropriate Gold Seal exam, applications must be submitted to Kelly Thiessen at WCA by December 31, 2009.
The next Gold Seal exam is slated for January 22, 2010.
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.
WCA Buyers' Guide and Online Membership Directory
With the fall season in the wings and winter not far behind, membership renewal will be upon us before you know it. In the past year we have had several inquiries as to why a member company is not listed on the WCA website under the “Membership Directory” or in the 2009 WCA Directory & Buyers’ Guide.
If you are a new member, please complete and return the Buyers’ Guide form that was given to you upon joining to ensure your company’s Buyers’ Guide category choices are listed in our database, on the website and in the current Buyers’ Guide.
Long-time WCA member companies not listed in the online “Membership Directory” can contact WCA to add their company to the listing.
The WCA Membership Directory and Buyers’ Guide is produced annually and each member company receives one copy at no charge.
It is imperative that you notify the WCA offices of any changes within your company, including contacts, emails, addresses, etc. so that we can keep our database and directories up-to-date. Please check your company’s current listing and let us know of any changes. Thank you.
WCA website address: www.winnipegconstruction.ca
Online Planroom Tip of the Week: How to find projects that are past their close dates
It is possible to find closed projects within the Online Planroom. There is a "STATUS" field located in the quick search screen on the main page as well as on the "Build a Search" page. This "STATUS" field refers to the project's current status.
For this example we will assume that we do not know whether this closed project is yet Awarded, On Hold or awaiting Bid Results. Hold down the "CTRL" key on the keyboard and click on Awarded, Cancelled, Closed, On Hold & Closed with in the Status Field.
Doing so will filter the search results and only display projects that match the status options we selected.
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