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November 2, 2006 |
Construct Manitoba: Building/Property Forum and Trade Show |
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WCA hours are: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm __________________
Upcoming Industry Events ...............
Construct Manitoba / Building Property Forum & Trade Show November 8 & 9 Winnipeg Convention Centre WCA Board Meeting November 21 @ 3 p.m. __________________ WCA Education News ...............
Education/Seminars ............... 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 ............... Membership Renewal WCA 2007 membership renewal begins on December 1, 2006.
For more information regarding WCA membership, contact: Kelly Pochuk 775-8664 x 225 or email: __________________ Planroom News ............... Remember for any technical difficulties regarding the online planroom, please contact: Darcy Baxter
WCA Members Only For a Free Trial Access period for the online planroom, contact:
Online Planroom Training Sessions Dates: Wednesdays, 9:00 - 10:30 am November 8, 2006 November 29, 2006 December 13, 2006 |
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Building/Property Forum and Trade Show
On November 8 and 9, 2006, the Construct Manitoba Forum and Trade Show will present a series of seminars and a large trade show at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. The trade show features 100 - 150 exhibitors representing building, construction and property industries in the province. Construct Manitoba is offering over 100 seminar sessions for organizations, including educational seminars, training sessions, product demonstrations, professional development courses, motivational presentations, safety workshops, etc. Session space still available!
***To print a complimentary trade show ticket, visit Construct Manitoba at www.constructmanitoba.com.
Please Note: It is not necessary to be registered in a seminar session to attend the trade show.
WCA proudly presents the following seminar sessions:
Session 5 - WCA (Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - Noon)
Planning and Scheduling for Major Projects
- Matthew Nicholas B.Sc. (B.E), M.Eng.
Importance of Planning & Scheduling, Network Scheduling, Practical Aspects of Network Schedules, Monitoring & Updating Schedules, Schedule Gamesmanship and Practical Use of Network Scheduling. Seminar cost: $125.00
Session 7 - WCA (Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Construction Claims and Dispute Resolution
- Stephen O. Revay
Session will discuss: Typical causes of construction claims; Minimizing the effect of construction claims; Current trends; Document management / email; Quantification; and Resolution. Seminar cost: $125.00
Session 45 - WCA (Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
The New CCDC 2 - A Legal Perspective
- Betty Johnstone
The new CCDC 2 Stipulated Price Contract documents the most widely used standard construction document today. The new version of this document will be issued in December 2006. Significant changes will be included. Seminar cost: $30.00
The links for the registrations are as follows:
The New CCDC2 - A Legal Perspective - Register Here
Construction Claims & Dispute Resolution - Register Here
Planning & Scheduling for Major Projects - Register Here
New Workplace Safety and Health Regulations Announced by Provincial Government
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced modernized workplace safety and health regulations to take effect Feb. 1, 2007.
The enactment of these changes completes the government’s plan, initiated in 2002, to update Manitoba’s legislative framework for occupational safety and health with significant changes to the Workplace Safety and Health Act, said Allan.
The minister said the new regulations are the product of an extensive four-year review and consultation process with stakeholders including employer, employee and technical representatives.
“The purpose of safety and health legislation is to provide a reasonable and practical framework for preventing work-related injury, illness and death,” said Allan. “By carefully considering the advice of Manitoba workers, employers and technical experts in updating the requirements, we have developed a comprehensive, balanced and effective package and are now better equipped to meet the needs of today’s workplaces.”
The new regulatory package will consolidate existing regulations and address deficiencies in the current regulations by adding specific areas that focus on particularly hazardous work environments. Special requirements have also been added to attend to emerging workplace safety and health issues. Among other things, the regulations will require employers to:
- address safety and health risks related to violence and harassment in the workplace;
- assess and address the risk of musculoskeletal (ergonomic) injury where this risk is known to be present, reasonably obvious or identified; and
- address significant risks to safety and health in specific industries including construction, firefighting, oil and gas work, forestry and health care.
The majority of changes under the new regulations modernize existing duties and clearly communicate requirements previously enforced through general provisions of the Workplace Safety and Health Act. The new regulations are reasonable, practical and consistent with the laws in other jurisdictions, particularly all western provinces and Ontario, said Allan.
“We’ve just completed the most comprehensive review of the regulations in approximately 30 years,” said Allan. "Effective safety and health practices will provide us with a firmer footing on which to build on our current success in reducing workplace injuries by 20 per cent and will assist Manitoba employers in attracting and retaining skilled workers in a competitive labour market.”
In order to provide sufficient lead time for employers to become familiar with the updated requirements, the new regulations are not scheduled to take effect until Feb. 1.
The WCA Builders' Night Gala '06 was a resounding success, with 900 guests attending the annual event.
Highlights included Canadian comedian Glen Foster, also known as "That Canadian Guy" and music from the Danny Kramer Band.
WCA would like to thank the Builders' Night 2006 Presents Sponsor - AQ Group Solutions; Wine Sponsor - Derksen Plumbing & Heating (1984) Ltd.; Martini Bar Sponsor - Master Roofing Ltd.; Cappuccino Bar Sponsor - Concord Projects Ltd.; Door and Raffle Prize Sponsor - Western Industrial Services Ltd., as well as many other member companies who contributed to the Silent Auction.
Once again, the Builders’ Night Committee exceeded all expectations in coordinating this year’s remarkable gala evening. A special thank you also goes to the Winnipeg Construction Association staff who helped coordinate this exciting event.
The proceeds from this event go toward WCA’s Trade Up Career in Construction Program.
November 18 - 1 day
- Mechanical - Blue Print Reading at Red River College (Gold Seal Accredited)
November 22 -
- Gold Seal Certification Presentation (Thinking of obtaining your gold seal certification and want to know how? Come to this free session at the WCA offices and find out.)
November 7, 21 - December 5
- Assante Capital Management is presenting four noon hour sessions. Watch for registration information.
On November 14 or shortly thereafter, Microsoft will automatically update Internet Explorer Version 7 to the public.
To the best of our knowledge, the new IE7 will not impact member access to the online planroom. But it is highly recommended that you take advantage of the release of IE7 and download it onto a machine within your organization to test all of your web applications and programs to be sure that they will continue to operate properly after November 14.
You can also download a tool that will let you opt out of the IE7 updates if you find problems. (You should contact your web application vendor if the update breaks important websites or applications.)
Similarly, you should check your own website to make sure that it will operate properly under IE7. Do things render differently or are there visual differences? You may want to contact your website designer/developer to test and fix any issues that appear before IE7 becomes widespread.
You should also test any sites that you're currently using as part of your business process (vendor sites, b2b sites, etc.) to be sure that they’re compatible before updating everyone in your office to IE7.
So far the most common question on IE7 is “Where did the menu bar go?” The menu bar is still there, but hidden. Simply right click anywhere in the toolbar area and “check” the entry labelled “Menu Bar” and it will reappear.
Click HERE to check out a few features of the new IE7.
HELP WANTED: Truck, Trailer & Driver
The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Winnipeg are in need of a volunteer with a truck and trailer to drive their float in the Grey Cup Parade on Saturday, Nov. 18.
Trailer size needs to be approximately 16 feet long by 7 or 8 feet wide. Although the parade is Saturday, the float designer needs the trailer on Monday, Nov. 13 to decorate it in his shop and then to transport it to a building/storage area to be safely stored until the morning of the 18th.
The float will be disassembled on Saturday evening or Sunday morning. The truck will need to have the correct hitch for the trailer.
If you’re interested in volunteering, contact Judy at judy@bigwinnipeg.com.
For Your Efforts... Big Brothers and Big Sisters are offering the volunteer two great tickets to the Grey Cup Game!
Email: wca@wpgca.com
Visit our full website at www.wpgca.com
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