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Oil Fired Heater Requirement Change Notary Public and Commissioner of Oaths Available |
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WCA office hours are: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Upcoming Industry Events ............... Builders' Night Gala Friday, November 2 Construct Manitoba November 13 & 14, 2007 __________________ WCA Education News ............... ............... Follow the above link for full schedule details or call Kelly Pochuk
at *Most courses can be used toward the Gold Seal Program* __________________ WCA Membership News ............... WCA welcomes its newest members: Dale Carnegie Training Rob McIntyre FBC/Farm Business Consultants Leif Olson PETRO CANADA FUEL PLAN * All WCA members currently enrolled in the Petro Canada Fuel Plan will receive an additional 10% discount on car wash purchases with the purchase of fuel at all Petro Canada tunnel car wash sites. * To enroll in the program, call Doug Sargeant at 989-4405. For more information regarding WCA membership, contact: Kelly Pochuk 775-8664 x 2225 or email: __________________ Planroom News ............... For technical difficulties regarding the online planroom, please contact the WCA Planroom at 774-2431.
Online Planroom Training Sessions Dates: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. November 14, 2007 November 28, 2007 December 12, 2007
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Oil Fired Heater Requirement Change
This fall, the Mechanical and Engineering Branch issued a series of new requirements for the use of popular oil fired construction heaters. The new policy required users to apply for an installation permit each time a heater was used, and an additional no-charge permit each time a heater was moved to a new location. This is in addition to the annual inspection and "CH" decal which is issued by the Branch. WCA members who were concerned that this new policy would cause significant disruptions this coming winter sought a meeting with Workplace Safety and Health and have reached a compromise.
Please be advised that contractors are no longer required to have an installation permit (or file any paperwork) for oil fired heaters. In addition, contractors will not have to advise of any change in location if the heater is moved.
The Mechanical and Engineering Branch continues to require that all oil fired heaters have a CS decal and annual inspection. If Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health or a mechanical inspector finds a heater on a job site without the decal, the contractor may be issued with a notice to comply within 48 hours. Inspectors will not shut down a heater down unless there are other issues such as ventilation or fire hazards.
The Mechanical and Engineering Branch will be issuing a bulletin on the revision within the next few weeks. WSH reminds all contractors to be very aware of good housekeeping practices around heaters of all kinds on the job site as the winter season approaches.
Notary Public and Commissioner of Oaths Available
WCA is pleased to have a Notary Public and Commissioner of Oaths on staff who is authorized to sign Statutory Declarations and other construction documents without charge.
This service is available during regular office hours. As usual, please call ahead. For more information, please call Holly Waytiuk at 775-8664.
Class Presentations - Share Your Experiences!
We are still in need of young skilled tradespeople to participate in our scheduled school presentations by speaking about their experiences in Manitoba's construction workforce. If you or one of your co-workers or employees would be willing to share your experiences and knowledge at an upcoming school presentation, please contact Twila Driedger, Communications Coordinator at 775-8664 x 2242 or tdriedger@wpgca.com.
Currently we have two bricklayers and one carpenter willing to participate in upcoming presentations. Thank you to those of you who have signed up. Your involvement is appreciated!
WCA proudly presents the following seminar sessions:
Construction Law & Contracts October 29-30, 2007 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Red River College - Instructor: Jason Coreau
What constitutes a contract? What are the rights and responsibilities of the parties to the contract? What are liquidated damages? How are disputes resolved in construction contracts? Answers to these questions and many others will be provided in this workshop-style course, which consists of an overview of the Canadian legal system with an introduction to Canadian Contract Law using local case studies and industry standard documents. Also included in the course will be an overview of the tendering process, along with a look at contract dispute resolution, risk and damages and changes and extras to the contract.
WCA Member Fee: $330.00 + GST
Cost Estimating
November 26-27, 2007 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Red River College - Instructor: Jason Coreau
This two-day course offered in a workshop format will cover the BASICS of construction estimating. Initial topics will include processes and procedures for measuring quantities and standard industry formats for organizing data. Pricing, unit pricing assembly pricing? What should be included in the project in directs or general expense? Be prepared to participate in group discussions.
WCA Member Fee: $330.00 + GST
WCA/Assante Management 2007 Fall Schedule
What Should I Do In These Volatile Markets
October 30, 2007 (11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
WCA Offices – INSTRUCTOR: Darren Cale, CFP, Vice President, Senior Financial Planning Advisor
Learn about proven strategies that will help you maximize your return and minimize your risks in this volatile time.
Tax Advantage Insurance Strategies For The Business Owner
November 6, 2007 (11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
WCA offices – Instructor: Mark Lomow, CFP, Assante Estate & Insurance Services Inc.
Learn strategy and basic insurance survival tricks.
Group Benefit Strategies
November 20, 2007 (11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
WCA offices – Instructor: AQ Group Solutions, WCA Benefit Consultants
Registration to follow.
Tax And Income Planning For The Business Owner
December 4, 2007 (11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
WCA offices – Instructor: Scott Cale, CFP, RFP, CLU, Senior Financial Advisor and Sean Rheubottom, LLB United Financial
Registration to follow.
Dale Carnegie Courses
Sales Advantage
Starts Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Effective Communications and Human Relations
Starts Wednesday, November 7, 2007 - Winnipeg
Leadership Training for Managers
Starts Wednesday, November 7, 2007
High Impact Presentations
Tuesday, November 20 & Wednesday, November 21, 2007
To register, or for more information, contact Rob McIntyre, President, Dale Carnegie Training of Manitoba at 204-237-8862.
Construct Manitoba 2007 Conference & Trade Show
November 13 & 14, 2007 / Canad Inn, Polo Park
WCA Seminar Sessions
Surety Bond/Construction Insurance - REGISTRATION-BOND
November 13 @ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Builders' Lien Summary - REGISTRATION - BUILDERS' LIEN
November 13 @ 10:30 a.m. - noon
Gold Seal Certification Information Session - REGISTRATION - GOLD SEAL
November 13 @ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
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