Catch up on the latest industry news and notes with today’s edition of The WCA Newsletter here.

It was a wet and wild day at Elmhurst and Pine Ridge Golf Courses for our 2023 Spring Golf tournament. While the weather didn’t exactly co-operate, we made the best of it and enjoyed a day of golf (with some of us sticking it out for more holes than others), food and fun with friends and colleagues.

If you’d like to see photos from the day, you can check out the album here.

Congratulations to our winners, Team Dave’s Quick Print (13B – Pine Ridge) who carded an impressive 61 and won on a countback due to their 30 on the back nine at Pine Ridge. Two other teams finished at 61 – well done to Team Building Products & Concrete Supply and Team Skyline Crane Inc.

For their efforts, Team Dave’s Quick Print each win a 30oz Rambler Yeti and Gift Card to Golf Town. Congrats!

Our other prize winners are:

Elmhurst Golf and Country Club

Building Products & Concrete Supply LP Longest Drive – Bushnell Golf ION Edge GPS Rangefinder Watch
Men: Keith Boucher (10 B – Marrbeck Construction)
Women: Kristin Szuminsky (16B – YCLM)

Home Depot Closest to the Pin – Jones & Co. Wine Baskets

Men: Joel Kakoske (18B – Star Building Materials)
Women: Sharie McGimpsey (10A – Flynn Canada) No Winner on sheet so we did a random draw

Pine Ridge Golf and Country Club

Classic Fire & Life Safety Longest Drive – Bushnell Golf ION Edge GPS Rangefinder Watch

Men: Keith Aiken (12A – AccessSMT)
Women: Dorothy Kleiber (4A – Champion Ironworks)

Zedcor Closest to the Pin – ProV1 Golf Balls & Golf Town Gift Card

Men: Dan Spurr (13A – Vipond Inc)
Women: Dorothy Kleiber (4A – Champion Ironworks)

Raffle Ticket (red tickets from your package) Winning Numbers:

25oz Yeti and Gift Card – # 0096498 CLAIMED

25oz Yeti and Gift Card – # 0413285

Wine Basket –  # 0096408 CLAIMED

Wine Basket -# 0413711

If you’re a prize winner please reach out to wca@winnipegconstruction.ca to claim your prize!

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We had a fantastic day of curling during our Annual Curling Bonspiel at Heather Curling Club on Friday, March 24. Thanks to everyone who made it out – and congratulations to the team from Arrow Exteriors (pictured below) on their big win!

A full photo album of the day is available here – feel free to download these photos or share them on social media.

Winnipeg Construction Association welcomes introduction of Bill 38 – The Builders’ Liens Amendment Act (Prompt Payment)

WINNIPEG , March 23, 2023 – The Winnipeg Construction Association (WCA) welcomes the introduction of legislation that would make Prompt Payment a reality in Manitoba’s construction industry.

WCA President Ron Hambley said this is a positive step forward for the industry.

“Prompt Payment legislation will help ensure contractors and sub-contractors are being paid on time during the construction process,” said Hambley.

“Delayed payments create significant cashflow struggles for contractors whether they’re small, medium or large businesses. This legislation will help make sure payments flow in an orderly and predictable manner,” he continued. “We’ve heard from our members that it’s not unusual to have to wait 120 days or more for payment, getting those timelines reduced will be a significant improvement.”

Bill 38 would guarantee payment to general contractors within 28 days of an invoice being issued, and sub-contractors shortly thereafter. Successful passage of this legislation will bring Manitoba in line with similar requirements in place throughout Canada, including in Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

“We would like to thank Premier Stefanson and Minister Teitsma for delivering on a commitment that the industry has been working towards for years. There is still a lot of work to do in finalizing the prompt payment and adjudication regime, and we look forward to working with government to see it through to completion,” said Hambley.

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Media Contact: Darryl Harrison, Director, Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

darryl@winnipegconstruction.ca, 204-775-8664 ext: 2249

The Winnipeg Construction Association is an incorporated, not-for-profit trade association representing commercial contractors and suppliers throughout Manitoba. We currently have over 700 member firms, including manufacturers, suppliers, financial institutions, lawyers, insurance and bonding companies and brokers

Catch up on the latest industry news with the latest edition of The WCA Newsletter here.

We had a great time on Thursday, February 16 at our AGM and Chair’s Reception! Check out our photo album from the evening here.