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January 22, 2010

Construction Tenders Skyrocket in December

Commercial construction tenders totaled 131 project closings in December 2009, signaling the busiest December in WCA's history.

Overall, according to Statistics Canada, non-residential construction in Manitoba increased by 4.7 per cent in 2009 to $890.6 million, which was the biggest percentage increase among Canadian provinces.

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WCA Membership Directory

Membership renewal is almost complete. Directory listings for your company as well as contact information and logo update requests were distributed to all WCA members.

If your company contact information requires changes, please complete the Buyers' Guide form with your updated information and fax it to (204)783-6446 no later than Jan. 29, 2010, in order to have the changes reflected in the WCA Membership Directory and Buyers' Guide.

If you would like to discuss membership renewal further, please call our MemberServices/Education/Gold Seal Administrator, Kelly Thiessen, at 775-8664 or via e-mail: membership@winnipegconstruction.ca

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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.

Click here to register. *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

Thursday, February 4, 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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Conflict Resolution Workshop Slated

The Manitoba Construction Sector Council, in conjunction with the Alliance of Manitoba Sector Councils and Building Better Workplaces, is set to provide a workshop for the construction sector on February 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Boardroom #1 at 1000 Waverley Street in Winnipeg.

This training workshop will focus on enhancing supervisors’ capability to more effectively deal with misunderstandings and disagreements that often lead to conflict situations in the workplace. The goal is to improve employee and customer relationships by utilizing a cooperative problem solving perspective that will contribute to a more positive working environment.

The workshop will be delivered by Mr. Steve Pilote of People First HR Services in Winnipeg. Steve is a Senior Consultant with People First and is a nationally recognized facilitator.

To register, complete this form and e-mail or fax it to Sherri Polden at spolden@mbcsc.com or (204)272-2961. *There is limited space available.

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Infrastructure Spending to Increase in 2010

The Construction Sector Council (CSC) last week released a revised construction forecast based upon recent industry consultations. The report forecasts that only 20% of the stimulus spending took place in 2009, and that 50% will take place in 2010 and 30% in 2011. The report predicts that Canada's construction industry is headed for a "soft landing". The impacts of the 2009 recession on the construction industry in Canada will be short-lived and that construction will rebound in 2010 surpassing 2008 peak levels by 2011. Labour capacity and training will continue to be key challenges post-recovery. Read more.

Canadian Construction Exports Directory

CCA Member firms now have the ability to profile themselves on the international scene. Your membership at the local/provincial level gives you free access to the newly established Canadian Construction Exports Directory (CCED), developed jointly by the Canadian Construction Association and Export Development Canada (EDC). Signing up with the CCED is very simple; you are literally moments away from gaining international exposure! For more information on CCED, please visit the "Directories and Links" section on the CCA website or click here for 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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Construction Tenders Skyrocket in December WCA Membership Directory Manitoba Labour Market Assessment Survey WCA Education Conflict Resolution Workshop Slated CCA Weekly: Infrastructure Spending to Increase in 2010 Canadian Construction Exports Directory M CN Online Reminder: Don't Forget To Seal The Deal WCA OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Does Your Company Actively Employ Apprentices? 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: Broadvalley Redi Mix Ltd. Chris Wipf / Joe Wipf Pioneer Window & Door Manufacturing Ltd. Mike Marykuca Leviton Manufacturing of Canada Ltd. Jeff Hagman Dobie Properties Ltd. Dave Dobie / Cameron Dobie Destination Winnipeg Inc. Greg Dandewich 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 4 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 *********************	January 22, 2010 Construction Tenders Skyrocket in December Commercial construction tenders totaled 131 project closings in December 2009, signaling the busiest December in WCA's history. Overall, according to Statistics Canada, non-residential construction in Manitoba increased by 4.7 per cent in 2009 to $890.6 million, which was the biggest percentage increase among Canadian provinces. Top of page WCA Membership Directory Membership renewal is almost complete. Directory listings for your company as well as contact information and logo update requests were distributed to all WCA members. If your company contact information requires changes, please complete the Buyers' Guide form with your updated information and fax it to (204)783-6446 no later than Jan. 29, 2010, in order to have the changes reflected in the WCA Membership Directory and Buyers' Guide. If you would like to discuss membership renewal further, please call our MemberServices/Education/Gold Seal Administrator, Kelly Thiessen, at 775-8664 or via e-mail: membership@winnipegconstruction.ca 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. Click here to register. 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* Thursday, February 4, 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 Conflict Resolution Workshop Slated The Manitoba Construction Sector Council, in conjunction with the Alliance of Manitoba Sector Councils and Building Better Workplaces, is set to provide a workshop for the construction sector on February 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Boardroom #1 at 1000 Waverley Street in Winnipeg. This training workshop will focus on enhancing supervisors’ capability to more effectively deal with misunderstandings and disagreements that often lead to conflict situations in the workplace. The goal is to improve employee and customer relationships by utilizing a cooperative problem solving perspective that will contribute to a more positive working environment. The workshop will be delivered by Mr. Steve Pilote of People First HR Services in Winnipeg. Steve is a Senior Consultant with People First and is a nationally recognized facilitator. To register, complete this form and e-mail or fax it to Sherri Polden at spolden@mbcsc.com or (204)272-2961. There is limited space available. Top of page Infrastructure Spending to Increase in 2010 The Construction Sector Council (CSC) last week released a revised construction forecast based upon recent industry consultations. The report forecasts that only 20% of the stimulus spending took place in 2009, and that 50% will take place in 2010 and 30% in 2011. The report predicts that Canada's construction industry is headed for a "soft landing". The impacts of the 2009 recession on the construction industry in Canada will be short-lived and that construction will rebound in 2010 surpassing 2008 peak levels by 2011. Labour capacity and training will continue to be key challenges post-recovery. Read more. Canadian Construction Exports Directory* CCA Member firms now have the ability to profile themselves on the international scene. Your membership at the local/provincial level gives you free access to the newly established Canadian Construction Exports Directory (CCED), developed jointly by the Canadian Construction Association and Export Development Canada (EDC). Signing up with the CCED is very simple; you are literally moments away from gaining international exposure! For more information on CCED, please visit the "Directories and Links" section on the CCA website or click here for 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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