March 24, 2010

March 24, 2010

SPECIAL e-NEWS REPORT

Manitoba Construction Sector Council - Training Survey

The newly formed Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) is undertaking a Training Needs Survey that builds on existing labour market information, and will provide a better understanding of the current situation and needs for skill development and training within Manitoba’s construction industry. Meyers Norris Penny (MNP) has been engaged by the MCSC to gather your feedback for this important initiative.

We Need Your Assistance!

Your feedback is important to the health of the Manitoba construction industry. It will help us to develop and implement successful training and skills development initiatives and focus supports where they are needed most. Winnipeg Construction Association will receive a copy of the survey results to assist us in our program development as well. Survey respondents will remain anonymous unless you add your contacts in the option fields at the end of the survey.

The survey should take 20 minutes to complete. You may access it by clicking on the following link, or cutting and pasting it into your browser:
http://www.take-survey.com/mnp/mcsctrainingneeds.htm

The deadline for survey completion is APRIL 9, 2010

Thank you for your anticipated response. If you have any questions or require technical assistance, please contact Yvonne Morrison of MNP by phone at 204.336.6108 or by email at yvonne.morrison@mnp.ca

Manitoba Fiscal Budget Unveiled

The worldwide recession and economic downturn, plus the H1N1 pandemic, has the NDP government projecting a $545-million deficit in 2010 provincial budget.

Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk defended the gloomy outlook, suggesting Manitoba's economy will grow by 2.5 per cent this year and 3 per cent in 2011.

Wowchuk has allocated much of the nearly $1.8 billion in infrastructure money in this year's budget to roads and highways throughout the province.

Next up on the infrastructure spending list are health facilities, which will receive $283 million, followed by housing ($281 million), universities, colleges and public schools ($271 million), assistance to third parties ($137 million), public service buildings ($119 million), Manitoba floodway expansion and water-related infrastructure ($101 million), and parks and camping infrastructure ($16 million).

Meanwhile, the NDP changed the province’s balanced budget legislation to give it more flexibility to cope with the economic downturn. The amendments will allow the government to run deficits for four years before it is required to post a surplus in 2014.

Opposition Progressive Conservative Leader Hugh McFadyen criticized the New Democrats for changing the province's balanced budget legislation rather than addressing the provincial debt.

"Water rates are up. Hydro rates are up. Camping rates are up. Vehicle registration fees are up," McFadyen told reporters following the budget announcement. "And so if you drink water, use electricity, drive a car or go camping, this is a bad-news budget. If you don't do any of those things, then you might think it's OK."

Click here for a report from the CIBC on the budget's outlook.

WCA Division Meetings

Both the General Contractor and Electrical Contractor Divisions have meetings upcoming.

The GC meeting is slated for Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 11:45 a.m. Click here for more!

The EC Division is scheduled to convene Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 8 a.m.

Click here for more!

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Manitoba Construction Career Expo

The second-annual Manitoba Construction Career Expo is fast approaching, with exhibitor space nearly filled to capacity.

The Expo is designed to encourage high school students to explore a career in the construction industry, through hands-on demonstrations in all construction-related trades available to them in the field.

Students and Teachers will enjoy...

• Free Admission
• Complimentary Lunch
• Great Prizes
• Busing Reimbursement
• Reimbursement for Substitute Teacher(s)
• Commemorative T-shirt

Registrations have been coming in from schools throughout the province, with the goal of 1,000 students nearly reached.

Let’s join forces to show students how profitable, rewarding and fun a career in construction can be!

EXHIBITOR APPLICATION FORM

For more information, visit www.winnipegconstruction.ca/expo, or to sign up your company to take part, contact:

Ron Mark

Ready Event Marketing

Phone: (204) 219-4442

Fax: (204) 219-4443

readyevent@shaw.ca

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Apprenticeship Figures: Manitoba

Apprenticeship Manitoba recently released figures regarding apprentice participation in 2009. For a full list of the trades and their respective apprenticeship numbers, Click Here.

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WCA Education

LEED FOR SUB-CONTRACTORS

Understanding the paperwork and getting it right!

Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010, 8-10 a.m.

Location: WCA - 290 Burnell St.

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 simply must attend this seminar!

Register here.

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 for further details!

ONLINE ORIENTATION SESSION

WCA Online Planroom & Manitoba Construction News Online

Date: April 7 from 9 to 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 Welcomes Wayne Morsky as 2010 Chairman

The Canadian Construction Association would like to announce the election of Mr. Wayne Morsky as the 2010 Chair of the Board of Directors. Mr. Morsky was sworn in March 21st during the CCA’s Annual General Meeting. He takes over the position from Brad Greene. Read more.

CCA Hands Out National Awards

The Canadian Construction Association presented its National Awards to honour excellence and outstanding contributions of the people and companies who make up the non-residential construction industry in Canada. The award ceremony took place during the CCA’s 92nd Annual Conference. Award winners listed here.

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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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Manitoba Construction Sector Council Training Survey Manitoba Fiscal Budget Unveiled WCA Division Meetings Manitoba Construction Career Expo Apprenticeship Figures WCA Education CCA Weekly: CCA Welcomes Wayne Morsky as Chairman CCA Hands Out National Awards Reminder: Don't Forget To Seal The Deal WCA OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Are You Satisfied With The Provincial Budget? VOTE HERE Manitoba Construction Career Expo May 11, 2010 WCA Spring Golf Tournament May 26, 2010 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: Lightning Dynamics Nolan Still Derksen Mechanical Services Inc. Brad Mason Manco Control Systems Inc. Laurie Hall LMS Reinforcing Steel Group Greg Hubbard Northwestern Roofing Ltd. Richard Sarbiewski Fontaine Landscaping Inc. J.P. Fontaine J & R Tile & Flooring Inc. Joe Cappellano 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: April 7 April 20 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 *********************	March 24, 2010 SPECIAL e-NEWS REPORT Manitoba Construction Sector Council - Training Survey The newly formed Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) is undertaking a Training Needs Survey that builds on existing labour market information, and will provide a better understanding of the current situation and needs for skill development and training within Manitoba’s construction industry. Meyers Norris Penny (MNP) has been engaged by the MCSC to gather your feedback for this important initiative. We Need Your Assistance! Your feedback is important to the health of the Manitoba construction industry. It will help us to develop and implement successful training and skills development initiatives and focus supports where they are needed most. Winnipeg Construction Association will receive a copy of the survey results to assist us in our program development as well. Survey respondents will remain anonymous unless you add your contacts in the option fields at the end of the survey. The survey should take 20 minutes to complete. You may access it by clicking on the following link, or cutting and pasting it into your browser: http://www.take-survey.com/mnp/mcsctrainingneeds.htm The deadline for survey completion is APRIL 9, 2010 Thank you for your anticipated response. If you have any questions or require technical assistance, please contact Yvonne Morrison of MNP by phone at 204.336.6108 or by email at yvonne.morrison@mnp.ca Manitoba Fiscal Budget Unveiled The worldwide recession and economic downturn, plus the H1N1 pandemic, has the NDP government projecting a $545-million deficit in 2010 provincial budget. Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk defended the gloomy outlook, suggesting Manitoba's economy will grow by 2.5 per cent this year and 3 per cent in 2011. Wowchuk has allocated much of the nearly $1.8 billion in infrastructure money in this year's budget to roads and highways throughout the province. Next up on the infrastructure spending list are health facilities, which will receive $283 million, followed by housing ($281 million), universities, colleges and public schools ($271 million), assistance to third parties ($137 million), public service buildings ($119 million), Manitoba floodway expansion and water-related infrastructure ($101 million), and parks and camping infrastructure ($16 million). Meanwhile, the NDP changed the province’s balanced budget legislation to give it more flexibility to cope with the economic downturn. The amendments will allow the government to run deficits for four years before it is required to post a surplus in 2014. Opposition Progressive Conservative Leader Hugh McFadyen criticized the New Democrats for changing the province's balanced budget legislation rather than addressing the provincial debt. "Water rates are up. Hydro rates are up. Camping rates are up. Vehicle registration fees are up," McFadyen told reporters following the budget announcement. "And so if you drink water, use electricity, drive a car or go camping, this is a bad-news budget. If you don't do any of those things, then you might think it's OK." Click here for a report from the CIBC on the budget's outlook. WCA Division Meetings Both the General Contractor and Electrical Contractor Divisions have meetings upcoming. The GC meeting is slated for Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 11:45 a.m. Click here for more! The EC Division is scheduled to convene Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 8 a.m. Click here for more! Top of page Manitoba Construction Career Expo The second-annual Manitoba Construction Career Expo is fast approaching, with exhibitor space nearly filled to capacity. The Expo is designed to encourage high school students to explore a career in the construction industry, through hands-on demonstrations in all construction-related trades available to them in the field. Students and Teachers will enjoy... • Free Admission • Complimentary Lunch • Great Prizes • Busing Reimbursement • Reimbursement for Substitute Teacher(s) • Commemorative T-shirt Registrations have been coming in from schools throughout the province, with the goal of 1,000 students nearly reached. Let’s join forces to show students how profitable, rewarding and fun a career in construction can be! EXHIBITOR APPLICATION FORM For more information, visit www.winnipegconstruction.ca/expo, or to sign up your company to take part, contact: Ron Mark Ready Event Marketing Phone: (204) 219-4442 Fax: (204) 219-4443 readyevent@shaw.ca Top of page Apprenticeship Figures: Manitoba Apprenticeship Manitoba recently released figures regarding apprentice participation in 2009. For a full list of the trades and their respective apprenticeship numbers, Click Here. Top of page WCA Education LEED FOR SUB-CONTRACTORS Understanding the paperwork and getting it right! Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010, 8-10 a.m. Location: WCA - 290 Burnell St. 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 simply must attend this seminar! Register here. 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 for further details! ONLINE ORIENTATION SESSION WCA Online Planroom & Manitoba Construction News Online Date: April 7 from 9 to 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 Welcomes Wayne Morsky as 2010 Chairman The Canadian Construction Association would like to announce the election of Mr. Wayne Morsky as the 2010 Chair of the Board of Directors. Mr. Morsky was sworn in March 21st during the CCA’s Annual General Meeting. He takes over the position from Brad Greene. Read more. CCA Hands Out National Awards The Canadian Construction Association presented its National Awards to honour excellence and outstanding contributions of the people and companies who make up the non-residential construction industry in Canada. The award ceremony took place during the CCA’s 92nd Annual Conference. Award winners listed here. 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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