Posts Tagged: Vol. 1 – 2018

Looking Forward to a Future with CARM

By Jared Jacobson, President, CARM As CARM’s incoming president, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Kelvin Orr for all of his time and dedication to the association over the past two years, and to welcome our new board members: Natasha Farren, Rob Mulligan, Scott Jamieson, Cory Vrooman and Derrick Stewart. Keeping momentum in [...]

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2018 CARM Community Project Initiative

By Karen Roe, Executive Director, CARM I am very pleased to announce the successful applicants for the 2018 CARM Community Project Initiative! It took two months to carefully review and screen the applications, and we are so proud to share the results. We will be contributing to The Blueberry Jam Music Gathering Committee for construction of [...]

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Are You Planning for the Cessation of Your Business?

Ensuring all taxes are accounted for can save you big money when deciding to pack it in By Don Simpson, CPA, CA, BDO Canada LLP Planning for the day you choose to hang up your nail gun to either move onto another venture or settle into retirement is an exercise that you should be actively [...]

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Who is the King of Your Company?

Take a hard look at your financial situation before bidding on your next project By Jeff Roziere, CET, Siere There isn’t a business owner who isn’t fundamentally aware of the idea that “cash is king.” There is simply nothing more important to get a handle on if you want to succeed and grow in business. [...]

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Back at It

The WCB can help you develop an effective Return to Work program Submitted by the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba Last fall, the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) ran its first “Return to Work” campaign – an exciting next step in its continued promotion of Return to Work best practices to employers, workers and healthcare professionals. [...]

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Safer Together

The Westman Safety Conference strengthens safety culture across all industries in Manitoba By Megan Funnell, Construction Safety Association of Manitoba The Westman Safety Conference took place April 17–18, 2018, at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Man. The two-day safety conference welcomed more than 200 participants enrolled in occupational safety and health education and training designed [...]

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CISC Turns Up the Volume in Manitoba

The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction is increasing its presence in the province By Jim Timlick The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) has been the voice for Canada’s steel construction industry for more than 80 years, but only recently has that volume been turned up here in Manitoba. CISC was founded in 1930 and [...]

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The Ripple Effect of Success

One company’s investment is creating waves for all sectors of Portage la Prairie’s construction industry By Vern May Their smiles are irrepressible and who can blame them? After a 40-year flatline in population growth, Portage la Prairie is poised for the greatest economic boom in their 111-year history as a city. It’s an enthusiasm that [...]

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An Update from Apprenticeship Manitoba

What industry needs to know Submitted by Apprenticeship Manitoba Designation of Baker On March 14, 2018, the Apprenticeship and Certification Board approved the designation of the trade of Baker on a trades qualification only basis. This will be the first trade in Manitoba to be designated for trades qualification only. This designation means that experienced [...]

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Manitoba Infrastructure Service Delivery Model Review

Finding efficiencies By Chris Goertzen, Association of Manitoba Municipalities In November 2017, Manitoba Infrastructure launched a comprehensive review of its service delivery model to solicit new ways of thinking and provide Manitoba Infrastructure with a new direction to improve our province’s infrastructure. This announcement was directly related to the provincial government’s intention, as reflected in [...]

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CCA’s New Strategic Plan

Striving to build a better Canada By Mary Van Buren, Canadian Construction Association In 2017, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) embarked on a yearlong process engaging with members and stakeholders from across the country to develop a new five-year plan. Approved at CCA’s latest board meeting in Banff in March, you can view the plan [...]

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Shining a Light on Northern Talent

Competing in the Northern Manitoba Skills Challenge boosted the confidence and self-esteem of talented students By Lisa Gordon The town of The Pas, Man., might be separated from the provincial capital of Winnipeg by a 6.5-hour drive, but in many respects, it’s a world away from the hustle and bustle of Manitoba’s largest city. With [...]

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Building in The North

Industry experts talk about the challenges of construction in logistically demanding locations in northern Manitoba By Mark Halsall As anyone who’s worked in the industry knows, there are always challenges that arise in construction. In remote locations in Manitoba’s north, the construction challenges can be quite daunting – and can run the gamut from the [...]

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Par for the Community

The Emerson Golf Course is ready to reopen for the 2018 season thanks to an ambitious vision and a team of dedicated volunteers By Eva Wasney Ten years and hundreds of volunteer hours after starting the search for a new plot of land, the Emerson Golf Course is on track to reopen this summer. The [...]

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Neepawa Area Development Corporation

Helping to grow Neepawa and the surrounding RMs By Colleen Birchwood Although the Neepawa Area Development Corporation (NADCO) currently has a high profile because of its role in the expansion of the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic in Neepawa, NADCO has a long history of promoting and enhancing opportunities for growth. Since 1960, NADCO has championed [...]

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