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1The Heavy News Weekly

In this edition...MHCA Heavy Talk with Cal Moon 3

Welcome NEW MHCA members! 4

MHCA Annual Bonspiel photos 5

Hydro towers on the move again 5

EXPO registration opens January 21, 2013 6

CORTM Training in Brandon 7

WCR & HCA Convention 8

Weekly Tenders (MHCA members only) 10 Tender Results (MHCA members only) 12

January 17, 2013

The Heavy News Weekly

MHCA Executive Committee Meeting HighlightsMHCA Boardroom (Winnipeg ) Wednesday January 16, 2013

Chris Lorenc advocated that funding, absent of governance structure, was illogical and that both should be reviewed concurrently. As a result, the IRPW Committee voted to support the suggestion above, reviewing both governance and funding models.

Continued on page 2 and 3...

President’s Report

CANADA WEST FOUNDATION (CWF) INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT

The Canada West Foundation (CWF) is in the final stages of releasing a report that makes a case for continued investment in infrastructure projects by federal and provincial governments.

This effort was initiated by the MHCA at the Canadian Construction Association's Civil Infrastructure Council committee and its development was managed by Chris Lorenc, MHCA President along with Bill Ferreira, Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs from the CCA. The focus of the report will be on core infrastructure such as roads, bridges and sewer systems and the productivity associated with public investment.

WINNIPEG TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

MHCA attended a meeting of the City's Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works Committee (IRPW) meeting held January 11, 2013. On its agenda was consideration of a report addressing the 'Winnipeg Transportation Authority Terms of Reference.'

It recommended a review proceed to consider ONLY funding models and NOT governance structure.


DAN VANDAL TO ATTEND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING

City Councillor Dan Vandal has accepted an invitation to attend round table discussions with the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee which is chaired by MHCA President, Chris Lorenc. The purpose is to update around the following topics areas which fall within the committee's mandate and priorities:

Status of implementation of the Transportation Master »Plan (TMP) as adopted and amended by Council

Status of the outstanding recommendations of the »Mayor's Trade Council (MTC) Report in particular the notion of identifying trade routes to support Winnipeg's trade and transportation economies.

Status of the City's consideration of a Transportation »Authority flowing from the Committee's deliberations of January 11, 2013.

Matters arising out of the above. »

WORKSAFELY™ Report

Four (4) new COR™/SECOR Certified companies – 201 companies in total.

WORKSAFELY™ Truck- WORKSAFELY™ acquired another vehicle that has been branded. These vehicles are used by Safety Advisors to promote safety services throughout all regions of the province.

Membership and Events

EVENTS

AGM & Chairman’s Gala

Attendance for both the Awards Breakfast and Gala were »slightly up compared to the attendance in 2011.

Increase in ticket prices and sponsorship; the budgeted »target amount was met.

Save the date for the next AGM/Gala, November 29, 2013 »

Curling Bonspiel

25 teams came out for a great day of curling and another 9 »attended just the lunch portion. (see page 5...)

Spring Mixer

In June, but do not have a date confirmed. »

Golf Classic

August 14, 2013 at the Elmhurst and Pine Ridge Golf Courses

WCR & HCA 2013 Convention

Two hard copy mailers have been distributed to the »members in all the provinces, along with multiple emails from both Unconventional Planning and the Association head offices.

There is an extra big push this week with email »notifications as early bird deadline is January 18th.

The numbers for the tours, fishing, and golf are filling up »but the Behind the Scenes tour may be dropped due to low numbers.

Heavy Construction Education EXPO

Exhibitors’ packages have been circulated to those who »were exhibitors last year, the member suppliers and any other inquiries MHCA has received.

Sponsorship packages have been mailed to the »membership. In addition letters were sent to the Workers Compensation Board and Manitoba Infrastructure & Transportation. MHCA will be doing follow up phone calls in the next couple of weeks.

Carmen Neufeld from Planners Plus briefed Executive on »EXPO plans

Registration set to open for MHCA Members on Monday »January 21, 2013. See page 9 of The Heavy News Weekly.

Marketing and Communications

RENTAL RATES COMMITTEE (January 8, 2013)

Reviewed MB Rental Rates Factors Sheet that determine »rates for 2013 MHCA Directory

Reviewed price of fuel in regards to the rates »

Reviewed hourly wage rates; generally over the average »rate

Discussed current Dump Truck Rates and Truck Transport »Rates

Discussed increase rate for fuel and insurance rate tax »increases

Discussed a Tier 4 rental rate premium, decided to »postpone till next year


Discussed GPS premiums »

Proposed 4% wage increase on labour rates due to new »Employment Insurance (EI) rules, CPP and inflation; and to remain competitive with competing provinces

Proposed 1% increase for insurance rate »

Proposed increase fuel rate up to 5 – 10 cents per litre for »fuel and handling charges

Changes to 2013 Equipment Rental Rates for 2013 MHCA Directory

Consider educating the industry on how the rates are »being set

Mandate to set rates that government will accept »

Proposed a 2 – 3% increase in equipment rental rates »across the board based on increases in fuel, wages, insurance and capital costs

Discussed standby rate, but was determined too many »variables to be considered; negotiate on a case by case basis

Proposed additional equipment and rate categories into »the Directory for 2013 including:

Pile Drivers/Hammers

Shoulder spreader

Tractor Attachment - Box spreader @ $15 / hour

Directory 2013

Members surveyed for contact information updates »

Editorial development underway »

MHCA Social media:

Heavy Talk with Cal Moon completed and released »

Heavy Talk feature on recruiting & retaining women to »heavy construction industry set for release in mid-to-late February

WCR & HCA Convention Marketing

New brochure distributed first week of January 2013 »

Video clip of Pinball Clemons edited and set for distribution »

Regular e-mail blasts crafted for distribution for all »western associations

MHCA's Heavy Talk: Cal Moon (MHCA Chair, 2003-2004)

Manitoba Heavy Construction Association is pleased to present the latest installment of Heavy Talk on MHCA’s YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/ManitobaHeavy Cal Moon (MHCA Chairman 2003 - 2004) reflects on the Red River Floodway Project as a defining moment for MHCA and the progression of safety initiatives in the heavy construction industry. For a direct link to Cal’s Heavy Talk, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU0pZKFGXnI


Welcome NEW MHCA Members!

Pasak Farm Ltd. (Boar Trail)Chaloem PasakBox 11, Group 245 RR2 Winnipeg, MBR3C 2E6Email: NonePh: (204) 632.6844 Fax: (204)632.6844

Services: Snow removal, gravel, sand, topsoil and demolition removal

J. B. Construction (Swan River) Ltd.Joel DelaurierBox 83, Swan River, MBR0L 1Z0Email: [email protected]: (204) 734.4222 Fax: (204) 734.5052

Services: Contractor

"Is Business Growing? Ask the Buyers" by Peter G. Hall - Economic Development Canada - (January 17, 2013)

"Want a hot gauge of economic activity? It's probably best to go to the front lines. There are many indicators of economic activity, but they don't all tell the same story..." Read the full article: http://www.edc.ca/EN/Knowledge-Centre/Subscriptions/Weekly-Commentary/Pages/is-business-growing.aspx

"Impacts of EI reform will need time: CCA" Daily Commercial News - (January 15, 2013)

"It is too early to tell what the effects of the new changes to the employment insurance (EI) program will be in the construction industry, says the president of the..." Read the full article: http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53585

" First-ever infrastructure report card top 2012 story" Daily Commerical News - (December 28, 2012)

"The release of the first National Infrastructure Report Card and the federal government’s commitment to construction ranked as the top stories of the year for the industry’s national leaders.." Read the full article: http://dcnonl.com/article/id53378/--first-ever-infrastructure-report-card-top-2012-story

MHCA Media Monitor


Please be advised that the schedule for a third Hydro transformer move has been confirmed as follows:

Day 1—Sunday, January 27th : 8:00 p.m.

Day 2—Monday, January 28th : 6:00 p.m.

Day 3—Tuesday, January 29th : 7:00 p.m.

As was the case during the first two moves, inclement weather, hazardous road conditions or any other unsafe situations will result in a delay or cancellation of the move.

Alternate rest stops have been identified should there be delays during the move, or emergency situations arise, to ensure compliance with the 6:00 am stop time.

All preparations/plans that were set in place for the first two moves should be reactivated. All permit conditions remain the same.

Tim Brown, Director of Motor Carrier Enforcement Program, will continue to be the liaison for the law enforcement group and will coordinate the escort services.

If you have any questions or concerns about this move, please do not hesitate to contact:

Sheila Champagne Director, Motor Carrier Permits and Development Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation Unit C 1695 Sargent Avenue Winnipeg MB R3C 0C4 (204) 945-8909

Thanks to all our sponsors, 25 teams enjoyed a great day of curling!

Group A Champs - E.F. Moon Construction

Jo-Anne Inglis Greg Brooks Murray Moon Mark Moon

Group B Champs - Maple Leaf Construction

Steve Blayney Maurice LaPointe Bruce Bateman Gord Brown

Group C Champs - Taillieu Construction #2

Bob Reidy Ken Sabiston Tim Ammeter Ben Desilets

Group D Champs - Borland Construction #1

Hydro transformers on the move again

MHCA Annual Bonspiel (Heather Curling Club - January 10, 2013)

Visit us on www.facebook.com/ManitobaHeavy for all the MHCA Bonspiel photos!


April 8 - 10, 2013Victoria Inn,

1808 Wellington Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba

www.mhca.mb.caEXPO Registration Opens EXCLUSIVELY to MHCA Members on

Monday January 21, 2013 Manitoba Heavy Construction Association Members get the exclusive opportunity to register first online

for the 2013 MHCA EXPO Monday January 21, 2013. Register early! Classes fill up quickly!

To register online, please visit: www.mhca.mb.ca/EXPO

Registration for non-MHCA Members opens online on Friday February 15, 2013.

Offering 70+ quality education courses for entry level, skilled labourer, equipment operator, front line supervisors and »management

Featuring interactive workshops and course content delivered by subject matter expert professional instructors »

Providing Gold Seal Certification, human resource leadership and project management development »

Featuring COR™ education and training certification, risk management, injury prevention and disability management »

Providing OH&S Diploma advancement and points for professional designation maintenance »

For EXPO Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities, visit: www.mhca.mb.ca/EXPO

From accredited courses to dynamic speakers, EXPO has it all!

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To Register: Email: [email protected]

OR Fax: 204-943-2279

Training ScheduleConstruction Safety Excellence ™Winnipeg Schedule:

For the most up to date training schedule for the coming months visit www.mhca.mb.ca/worksafely

www.mcha.mb.ca/worksafelyFOR THE FULL CALENDAR

WE ARE TRAINING IN YOUR REGION!

For any other training requests and to register please contact:Sarah Higgins at [email protected] or by phone at 204-594-9060

BRANDON, MB

New Worker Orientation (1/2 day AM)

COR Leadership in Safety Excellence

COR Principles of Health & Safety Management

COR Auditor

Train the Trainer

WHMIS (1/2 day AM)

TDG (1/2 day PM)

COR Auditor Refresher (1/2 day AM)

Workplace Safety & Health Committee Training (1/2 day PM)

Excavation & Trenching (1/2 day AM)

Flagperson (1/2 day PM)

First Aid 1- CPR

Safe Work Procedures

Prime Contractor

Back Injury Prevention (1/2 day AM)

Fatigue Management (1/2 day PM)

Toolbox Talks (1/2 day AM)

Safety Administration (1/2 day PM)

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COR™ Leadership in Safety Excellence COR™ Principles of Health & Safety Management COR™ Auditor

January 28th - 29thJanuary 30thJan 31st - Feb 1st

We are holding training in Brandon at the St. John’s Ambulance Office3rd floor of the Brandon Shoppers Mall, Unit 204-1570 18th Street.

January 28th - Febuary 1st, 2013

Construction Safety Excellence ™



• Geogrids

• Geotextiles

• Erosion Control

• Sediment Control

• Porous Paving

• Paving Fabrics & Grids

• Geomembranes/GCL’s

• Drainage Management

• Earthen Wall Systems

www.BrockWhite.ca

YOUR SOURCE.YOUR RESOURCE.With over 20 years of knowledge and experience, Brock White is your source for geosynthetic products and services. We are proud to represent the top geosynthetic manufacturers on the market today and are here to offer you the technical and product support you need to get the job done. The Brock White Geo-Environmental division is available for your installation and fabrication needs.


MANITOBA HEAVY CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION Unit 3 -1680 Ellice Ave. Winnipeg MB R3H OZ2

Tel: (204) 947-1379 Fax: (204) 943 -2279 www.mhca.mb.ca

January 17, 2013

Manitoba Infrastructure & Transportation www.gov.mb.ca/tgs/contracts/tenders/index.html

C.O. NO. X15310 – FLOOD REPAIRS/SUPPLY AND PLACE STONE RIP-RAP Location: Various Bridges in the vicinity of Headingley-Poplar Point, Local Municipalities of Headingley, St. Francois-Xavier and Portage La Prairie, Province of Manitoba, Bridge Site Nos. 50-10, 341-02, 2594-00, 2427-00 and 2475-00.Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 12:00 Noon, January 22, 2013 Owner: Infrastructure and Transportation Phone: 204-945-3773

The work shall include: • Supplyandplacestonerip-rapontheerodedareasinthechannelandthebanks.

C.O. NO. X15312 - FLOOD REPAIRS/SUPPLY AND PLACE STONE RIP-RAP Location: Various Bridges in the Vicinity of Brandon – Wawanesa, Local Municipalities of Cornwallis, South Cypress, Victoria, Oakland, Riverside and Whitewater, Province of Manitoba, Bridge Site Nos. 2659-00, 352-00, 632-10, 633-10, 1321-00, 3182-00, 3193-00, 3028-00. Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 12:00 Noon, January 22, 2013 Owner: Infrastructure and Transportation Phone: 204-945-3773

The work shall include: • Supplyandplacestonerip-rapontheerodedareasinthechannelandthebanks. C.O.NO. X04404 – GEOTECHNICAL TEST HOLE DRILLING Location: PTH 83, North of PR 366, Phase II Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 12:00 Noon, January 24, 2013 Owner: Infrastructure and Transportation Phone: 204-622-2061

The work involves geotechnical test hole drilling, sampling, testing and instrumentation installation on PTH 83 approximately 1.1 km north of PR 366.

C.O. NO. X15311 – FLOOD REPAIRS/SUPPLY AND PLACE STONE RIP RAP Location: Various Bridges in the vicinity of Portage La Prairie, Local Municipality of Portage la Prairie, Province of Manitoba, Bridge Site Nos. 1749-10, 604-01, 3043-02, 370-00, 4423-00. Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 12:00 Noon, January 24, 2013 Owner: Infrastructure and Transportation Phone: 204-945-3773

The work shall include: • Supplyandplacestonerip-rapontheerodedareasinthechannelandthebanks

C.O. NO. X15313 – FLOOD REPAIRS/SUPPLY AND PLACE STONE RIP-RAP Location: Various Bridges in the Vicinity of Brandon – Souris, Local Municipalities of Cornwallis, Daly, Whitehead and Glenwood, Bridge Site Nos. 2844-11, 2844-02, 1027-00, 2934-00, 1719-00, 2582-00 Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 12:00 Noon, January 24, 2013 Owner: Infrastructure and Transportation Phone: 204-945-3773

The work shall include: Supply and place stone rip-rap on the eroded areas in the channel and the banks


C.O. NO. X15314 – FLOOD REPAIRS/ SUPPLY AND PLACE STONE RIP-RAP Location: Various Bridges in the Vicinity of Melita, Local Municipalities of Arthur and Cameron, Bridge Site Nos. 3053-00, 890-00, 876-00, 1931-00. Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 12:00 Noon, January 24, 2013 Owner: Infrastructure and Transportation Phone: 204-945-3773

The work shall include: • Supplyandplacestonerip-rapontheerodedareasinthechannelandthebanks.

TENDER NO. 6287 – RADIO TOWER REPLACEMENT Location: Berens River Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 12:00 Noon, January 29, 2013 Owner: Infrastructure and Transportation Phone: 204-945-3637

The work involves construction of a new 9.75 metre high self-supported lattice antenna supporting structure, including concrete foundation, superstructure, antennas, transmission lines and connectors, obstruction lighting and obstruction painting, Berens River.

TENDER NO. 6288 – GRANULAR BASE COURSE AND ASPHALT SURFACE TREATMENT Location: PR 373, 6.0 km north of Rossville Jct. to Sea Falls Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 12:00 Noon, February 5, 2013 Owner: Infrastructure and Transportation Phone: 204-945-3637

The work involves construction of a granular base course and asphalt surface treatment on Provincial Road 373, from approximately 6.0km North of Rossville Junction to Sea Falls, for a total construction distance of approximately 28.8 k in Unorganized Territory. Major items of work include:

• 108500tofGranularBaseCourse,Class“A”(Supplied) • 288000m2ofAsphaltSurfaceTreatment(SandSeal) • 288000m2ofAsphaltSurfaceTreatment(ChipSeal)

City of Winnipeg (As of January 17, 2013) www.winnipeg.ca

No tenders this week

Other

RFQ#EA-40102012/13 –GRAVEL CRUSH AND HAUL FOR CLASS “C” AGGREGATE TO FALCON LAKE, MANITOBA LOCATED WITHIN THE WHITESHELL PROVINCIAL PARK. Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 2:00 PM, January 25, 2013 Owner: Conservation and Water Stewardship, Eastern Region, Falcon Lake, MB Bids should be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to: RFQ# EA-4010-2012/13 Conservation and Water Stewardship Eastern Region Box 40 Falcon Lake, MB ROE 0N0 ATTN: Kelvin Kowaski, District Park Supervisor No results this week


No results this week

City of Winnipeg

(as of January 17, 2013)

www.winnipeg.ca

TENDER NO. 988-2012 – 2013 OUTFALL RENEWAL/REHABILITATION PROGRAM

Closing: January 15, 2013

Results:

(M) Darco Enterprises Ltd. (COR™) $284,095.00

(M) JC Paving Ltd. (COR™) $292,000.00

(M) Glenat Enterprises Ltd. (COR™) $310,083.00

(M) Borland Construction Inc. (COR™) $310,552.00

Cox Construction Co. Ltd. $340,635.00

(M) Nelson River Construction Inc. (COR™) $385,406.00

Legend: (M) Indicates MHCA member / (COR™) Indicates an MHCA WORKSAFELY CORTMCertifiedCompany MANITOBA HEAVY CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION - 3-1680 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3H OZ2

Tel: (204) 947-1379 Fax: (204) 943-2279 Email: [email protected]

January 17, 2013

Manitoba Infrastructure & Transportation www.gov.mb.ca/tgs/contracts/tenders/index.html

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