WCA Buyers' Guide and Online Membership Directory
Stimulus rollout gaining momentum
New labour mobility provisions on Web site
Online Planroom Tip of the Week: Build a Search
WCA OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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:
Structural Composite Technologies
Brian Zadro
PPG Canada Inc.
Dave Sukut
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:
September 16
October 7
October 21
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* Please note: WCA members are already on the list to receive this newsletter *
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One hundred and forty-four golfers arrived ready for an island adventure at Winnipeg Construction Association's 2009 WCA Fall Golf Tournament. Held on September 10, 2009, at the Hecla Oasis Resort the much anticipated event included an exciting day of golf competition, outstanding outdoor scenery and a fun-filled banquet dinner at the island's Radisson hotel.
WCA would like to thank AQ Group Solutions for sponsoring the lunch, Capitol Steel for sponsoring a courtesy beverage for all participants, as well as the many hole and prize sponsors for their support. Thank you to the WCA Entertainment Committee and WCA staff for helping to make this annual event a success.
The following individuals took top prizes:
Longest Drive (Sponsored by Lafarge Canada: $200 Gift Certificate to The Keg)
Ladies: Barb Gauthier
Men’s: John Elands
Closest to the Hole (Sponsored by Inland Group: PING Rapture Driver)
Ladies: Joanne Geselle
Men’s: Harvey Miller
Low Score (Sponsored by WCA: GPS)
Ladies: Tracy O'Brien (Score: 103)
Men’s: Derek Pott, CSAM Safety Advisor (Score: 72)
Most Accurate / Longest Drive
(Sponsored by WCA)
Men's: Jay Chale (PING Travel Cover)
Ladies: Brenda Loewen ($150.00 WOW Gift Certificate)
Putting Contest (Sponsored by Construction Safety Association of Manitoba)
Ed Gramiak
Kevin Gromnisky
SkyCaddie Raffle (Sponsored by WCA)
Jeff Doerksen
For more pictures of the event, click HERE.
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.
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.
WCA Member Fee: $50.00 plus GST
Perform tasks 50 per cent faster and save thousands on printing costs with Digital Takeoff Technology. This is an innovative software solution that revolutionizes the way construction companies perform takeoffs. Instead of using paper plans and manual methods or a digitizer, ProEst Takeoff allows estimators to perform takeoffs using on-screen digital plans and a mouse. The ability to view two plan sets at one time makes it easy to toggle between job specifications and the actual takeoff. And grid patterns, with best fit rotation, ensure quick material calculations.
Find out more about ProEst Takeoff 2009 HERE.
Download Free Trial: Can ProEst Takeoff save your company time, space and money? Download your free trial to find out: http://proest.com/wca
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 Web site 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 Web site 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 Web site address: www.winnipegconstruction.ca
Building Better Workplaces Course Offerings
The Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) is proud to work in conjunction with the Alliance of Manitoba Sector Councils and Building Better Workplaces to provide a series of programs available to the construction sector.
The Building Better Workplaces team has developed a series of workshops for Building Better Leaders and Building Better Supervisors.
Register at: http://www.mbcsc.com/building_better_workplaces_courses.htm
Course content details available at: http://www.mbcsc.com/hr_resources.htm
Manitoba Construction Sector Council Web site: www.mbcsc.com
Stimulus rollout gaining momentum
Canada’s finance minister says that there will soon be a visible increase in construction projects and the Canadian Construction Association also believes that is the case. “There is good evidence that we are starting to see actual construction projects out there that are being funded under federal infrastructure programs, including the stimulus ones launched in the last federal project,” said Michael Atkinson, CCA president. Read more.
New labour mobility provisions on Web site
As of September 4th, the new provisions and consequences of the recent amendments to the Labour Mobility (i.e. Chapter 7) provisions of the Agreement on Internal Trade are posted on the Internal Trade Secretariat’s website. This site will also list the various exceptions to labour mobility posted by the signatory provinces and territories. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Online Planroom Tip of the Week: Build a Search
When building your search you can choose more than one option at a time by holding down the "Ctrl" key on your keyboard.
Example: After choosing the "Type" search criteria, hold down "Ctrl" and click "Addition, Civil and Development" followed by a click on the "Save" button. You will now see all three listed under the current selection.
Comments or Questions?
Email: wca@winnipegconstruction.ca • Visit our Web site at www.winnipegconstruction.ca
Winnipeg Construction Association is located at 290 Burnell Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 2A7 • (204) 775-8664
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