February 5, 2010

February 5, 2010

Space Still Available Aboard CCA Cruise

Looking for a way to break free from the winter doldrums? Well, the Canadian Construction Association may just have the remedy for that winter chill that ails you.

The CCA's 92nd-Annual Conference will sail the seas of the Caribbean aboard the Mariner of Regent Seven Seas from March 16-22. Rooms aboard the ship are still available, but act now to ensure your spot. Click here to register.

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Substantial Performance Certificate: Smartpark Project

Review the document here!

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Skills Canada Young Women's Conference Seeking Volunteers

On April 8, 2010, Skills Canada will be hosting their annual Young Womens' Conference for Grade 8 girls at Red River College.

Skills Canada is seeking women tradespeople who might be interested in being a mentor for the day. The mentors would spend the day with approx 8-10 girls in a conference-like setting. The event will consist of exposing young women to careers in skilled trades.

A questionnaire for those interested in being a mentor can be accessed here.

For further information, contact Maria Pacella, Executive Director of Skills Canada Manitoba, via e-mail at mariapa@skillscanada.com

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Manitoba Labour Market Assessment Survey

The Construction Sector Council’s Manitoba Labour Market Information (LMI) Committee is in the process of assessing labour market conditions. A list of the CSC trades and occupations with definitions is available here.

An important component of the assessment is to consult with industry representatives to collect their views on recent and anticipated trends for the trades that they employ or represent.

It's strongly recommended that you take a few minutes to complete the first three questions of this brief survey on labour market conditions by Clicking Here.

**No individual respondents will be identified.

The results of this survey will be critically important for identifying current and future human resource challenges.

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WCA Education

BUILDING SUPERVISORS FOR TOMORROW

Location: WCA - 290 Burnell St.

Description: In response to the data collected and requests of the construction industry, Winnipeg Construction Association along with the Manitoba Construction Sector Council have developed and designed a Supervisor Training Program for experienced construction workers moving into or aspiring towards leadership positions.

"Building Supervisors for Tomorrow" has been designed to prepare first time supervisors for their journey into management. Understanding how busy people are juggling work and family, this program has been developed in module size chunks, with each module running anywhere from four to 12 hours depending on the topic. This delivery system is more flexible than any other program currently offered. It's affordable and upon completion of 80 module hours, a certificate will be earned and awarded.

*Winter session has been filled. Keep an eye out for Spring registration in the coming months.

ONLINE ORIENTATION SESSION

WCA Online Planroom & Manitoba Construction News Online

February 17, 2010, 9-10:30 a.m.

Location: WCA - 290 Burnell St.

Description: This session will introduce you to the new Manitoba Construction News Online pre-bid service, as well as all aspects of the Online Planroom. This includes installation, project lists, plan viewing, specs and addenda, online booking, document searching, running bulletins, keyword search and self bidding.

Also receive instruction on the Plan Viewer, which features measuring and counting tools, printing options and tricks. This session will also show you how to use and edit reports, set up a quick launch button and export information into a spreadsheet.

The Online Planroom gives WCA members access to obtain full plans, specs and addenda for over 1,800 projects per year–24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Click here to register.

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CCA Focusing on Post-Stimulus Investment

CCA President Michael Atkinson is in Vancouver this week for federal pre-budget consultations. According to the CCA, the federal government must find new ways to fund infrastructure investment beyond the lifespan of current stimulus fund programs. Read more.

Public-Private Partnerships Save Time, Money

Public-Private partnerships (P3s) for infrastructure projects are delivering savings in costs and time compared to conventional procurement approaches used by Canadian governments. But P3s are not appropriate for all public infrastructure projects, according to the conclusions of a Conference Board report that assesses the performance of projects in the so-called "second wave" of P3s, those executed by specialized government procurement agencies. Read more.

Gross Domestic Product By Industry

Real gross domestic product advanced 0.4% in November, a third consecutive monthly increase. Several other sectors also recorded increases, such as finance and insurance, construction and the public sector (education, health and public administration combined). Read more.

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Manitoba Construction News Online

Your No.1 source for upcoming project information is officially off-and-running at its online home, www.ManitobaConstructionNews.ca.

With this offer, WCA members gain access to an “exclusive” listing of pre-bid projects and reports, enabling them to create their own customized searches based on value, category, and proposed construction schedules.

To receive Tips and Tricks on this and other WCA Online products, please attend one of our next Online Training Sessions. A sign-up form is available here or contact the Construction Information Services Team at (204) 774-2431.

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Reminder: Don't Forget To "Seal The Deal"

CCDC Copyright Seals are required to be used with the printed electronic versions of CCDC documents. Failing to do so could risk a potential breach of contract later on in the proceedings.

A Copyright Seal’s application is a representation that the document has not been changed from its original form, with the exception only of additions or modifications as may be set forth in supplementary conditions.

A Copyright Seal must be used on all CCDC documents to be executed from printed electronic versions. For example, if there are three copies to be executed, such as one each for the contractor, the owner and the consultant, each copy must first have a Copyright Seal before being signed. A printed electronic CCDC Document with an affixed Copyright Seal is equivalent to an original CCDC hard-copy document.

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Space Still Available Aboard CCA Cruise Substantial Performance Certificate: Smartpark Project Skills Canada Young Women's Conference Seeking Volunteers Manitoba Labour Market Assessment Survey WCA Education CCA Weekly: CCA Focusing on Post-Stimulus Investment Public-Private Partnerships Save Time, Money Gross Domestic Product by Industry M CN Online Reminder: Don't Forget To Seal The Deal WCA OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Do You Expect Building Permit Activity To Increase in 2010? VOTE HERE WCA AGM / PNY February 9, 2010 Winnipeg Convention Centre REGISTER HERE WCA Curling Bonspiel February 26, 2010 Heather Curling Club REGISTER HERE 2010 Calendar 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 WCA welcomes its newest members: National Firestop Ltd. Ken Slama Takk Steel Inc. Daniel Lavallee Visit www.winnipegconstruction.ca for membership information or call Kelly Thiessen at 775-8664 x 2225 For technical difficulties regarding the Online Planroom or Manitoba Construction News Online, please contact: Eric Sigurdson Online Planroom and MCN Online Training Session Dates: February 17 Sign up NOW! ********************* Add Me To The List * Please note: WCA members are already on the list to receive this newsletter * Take Me Off The List *********************	February 5, 2010 Space Still Available Aboard CCA Cruise Looking for a way to break free from the winter doldrums? Well, the Canadian Construction Association may just have the remedy for that winter chill that ails you. The CCA's 92nd-Annual Conference will sail the seas of the Caribbean aboard the Mariner of Regent Seven Seas from March 16-22. Rooms aboard the ship are still available, but act now to ensure your spot. Click here to register. Top of page Substantial Performance Certificate: Smartpark Project Review the document here! Top of page Skills Canada Young Women's Conference Seeking Volunteers On April 8, 2010, Skills Canada will be hosting their annual Young Womens' Conference for Grade 8 girls at Red River College. Skills Canada is seeking women tradespeople who might be interested in being a mentor for the day. The mentors would spend the day with approx 8-10 girls in a conference-like setting. The event will consist of exposing young women to careers in skilled trades. A questionnaire for those interested in being a mentor can be accessed here. For further information, contact Maria Pacella, Executive Director of Skills Canada Manitoba, via e-mail at *mariapa@skillscanada.com* Top of page Manitoba Labour Market Assessment Survey The Construction Sector Council’s Manitoba Labour Market Information (LMI) Committee is in the process of assessing labour market conditions. A list of the CSC trades and occupations with definitions is available here. An important component of the assessment is to consult with industry representatives to collect their views on recent and anticipated trends for the trades that they employ or represent. It's strongly recommended that you take a few minutes to complete the first three questions of this brief survey on labour market conditions by Clicking Here. No individual respondents will be identified. The results of this survey will be critically important for identifying current and future human resource challenges. Top of page WCA Education BUILDING SUPERVISORS FOR TOMORROW Location: WCA - 290 Burnell St. Description:** In response to the data collected and requests of the construction industry, Winnipeg Construction Association along with the Manitoba Construction Sector Council have developed and designed a Supervisor Training Program for experienced construction workers moving into or aspiring towards leadership positions. "Building Supervisors for Tomorrow" has been designed to prepare first time supervisors for their journey into management. Understanding how busy people are juggling work and family, this program has been developed in module size chunks, with each module running anywhere from four to 12 hours depending on the topic. This delivery system is more flexible than any other program currently offered. It's affordable and upon completion of 80 module hours, a certificate will be earned and awarded. Winter session has been filled. Keep an eye out for Spring registration in the coming months. ONLINE ORIENTATION SESSION WCA Online Planroom & Manitoba Construction News Online* February 17, 2010, 9-10:30 a.m. Location: WCA - 290 Burnell St. Description: This session will introduce you to the new Manitoba Construction News Online pre-bid service, as well as all aspects of the Online Planroom. This includes installation, project lists, plan viewing, specs and addenda, online booking, document searching, running bulletins, keyword search and self bidding. Also receive instruction on the Plan Viewer, which features measuring and counting tools, printing options and tricks. This session will also show you how to use and edit reports, set up a quick launch button and export information into a spreadsheet. The Online Planroom gives WCA members access to obtain full plans, specs and addenda for over 1,800 projects per year–24 hours a day, seven days a week. Click here to register. Top of page CCA Focusing on Post-Stimulus Investment CCA President Michael Atkinson is in Vancouver this week for federal pre-budget consultations. According to the CCA, the federal government must find new ways to fund infrastructure investment beyond the lifespan of current stimulus fund programs. Read more. Public-Private Partnerships Save Time, Money Public-Private partnerships (P3s) for infrastructure projects are delivering savings in costs and time compared to conventional procurement approaches used by Canadian governments. But P3s are not appropriate for all public infrastructure projects, according to the conclusions of a Conference Board report that assesses the performance of projects in the so-called "second wave" of P3s, those executed by specialized government procurement agencies. Read more. Gross Domestic Product By Industry Real gross domestic product advanced 0.4% in November, a third consecutive monthly increase. Several other sectors also recorded increases, such as finance and insurance, construction and the public sector (education, health and public administration combined). Read more. Top of page Manitoba Construction News Online Your No.1 source for upcoming project information is officially off-and-running at its online home, www.ManitobaConstructionNews.ca. With this offer, WCA members gain access to an “exclusive” listing of pre-bid projects and reports, enabling them to create their own customized searches based on value, category, and proposed construction schedules. To receive Tips and Tricks on this and other WCA Online products, please attend one of our next Online Training Sessions. A sign-up form is available here or contact the Construction Information Services Team at (204) 774-2431. Top of page Reminder: Don't Forget To "Seal The Deal" CCDC Copyright Seals are required to be used with the printed electronic versions of CCDC documents. Failing to do so could risk a potential breach of contract later on in the proceedings. A Copyright Seal’s application is a representation that the document has not been changed from its original form, with the exception only of additions or modifications as may be set forth in supplementary conditions. A Copyright Seal must be used on all CCDC documents to be executed from printed electronic versions. For example, if there are three copies to be executed, such as one each for the contractor, the owner and the consultant, each copy must first have a Copyright Seal before being signed. A printed electronic CCDC Document with an affixed Copyright Seal is equivalent to an original CCDC hard-copy document. Top of page
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