Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
1The Heavy News Weekly
In this edition...
Welcome NEW MHCA members! 2
MHCA Media Monitor 3
MHCA at National Infrastructure Summit 3
WORKSAFELYTM Training 4
CORTM Training in The Pas, MB 5
WCR HCA Convention 8 Weekly Tenders (MHCA members only) 10 Tender Results (MHCA members only) 12
September 13, 2012
FCM report card says Canada's municipal infrastructure 'at risk'Canada's municipal infrastructure is ‘at risk’ with more than half of municipal roads requiring significant repairs and one in four wastewater plants needing major upgrades. That’s according to the first-ever Canadian Infrastructure Report Card released this week by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and three industry partner organizations.
FCM’s report card surveyed more than 120 municipalities representing 60% of the Canadian population and states that more than half of municipal roads are falling apart beneath our tires. Additionally, the report indicates that one in four roads is over capacity, transporting far more
people and goods than it was designed to handle. And one in four wastewater treatment plants needs to be upgraded or replaced to meet new federal standards introduced this summer, at a cost of at least $20 billion.
The Heavy News Weekly
Manitoba Heavy Construction Association’s President, Chris Lorenc, says FCM’s report clearly demonstrates a link between infrastructure investment and Canada’s economic health. "Today our municipality infrastructure is 'at risk' according to the FCM. With neglect, tomorrow, it will be beyond financial reach to repair, and with that, so goes our quality of life.”
Continued on page 2...
2The Heavy News Weekly
CMH Construction (6028927 Manitoba Ltd.)Martin Curtis1892 McCreary RoadWinnipeg, MB R3P 0S8Ph: (204) 391-3774Email: [email protected]
Web: www.cmhconstruction.comServices: excavation, demolition, commercial concrete including pile caps, grade beam and large slab. Also specializes in concrete finishing and landscaping.
Morrison Hershfield Ltd.Chris FollettSuite #1, 25 Scurfield Blvd.Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1G4Ph: (204) 977-8370 Fax: (204) 487-7470Cell: (204) 918-0987
Email: [email protected]: www.morrisonhershfield.comServices: Consulting engineering, land development, landscape architecture, water and waste water, transportation, geomatics, construction and sustainability services
FCM report card continued from page 1...
FCM’s report card also shows that core municipal infrastructure, like roads and water systems, are assets vital to Canadian communities. Without immediate improvement and ongoing maintenance, the cost of fixing or replacing the assets will explode over the next decade.
"Two billion dollars in federal funding for local governments is going to lapse by March 2014," says FCM President, Karen Leibovici. "The new federal long-term infrastructure plan is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to put our essential infrastructure back on solid ground. Municipalities are ready to work with all partners - federal, provincial, territorial, and the private sector - to fix the problem once and for all."
The full report card, as well as background information and supporting documents, can be viewed at:
www.canadainfrastructure.ca
Coming this fall!
MHCA's new quarterly magazine .... Groundbreaker Don't miss your opportunity to advertise to influential industry service purchasers (both public and private) in Manitoba and across North America.
For ad rates and more, please visit our MHCA Media Kit online:
http://bit.ly/MHCA_mediakit
Welcome NEW MHCA Members!
The Official Publication of the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association
Q4 2012
PENNIES FOR OUR CITIES Is this the solution to Canada’s infrastructure woes?
MANITOBA’S NORTH Ideas and strategies for investment beyond the 53rd parallel
™ MHCA takes your safety into our own hands
MOVING FORWARDHow to help our municipalities in the infrastructure crisis
www.mhca.mb.ca
3The Heavy News Weekly
Cities, utilities can harness data - The Star Phoenix (Regina, SK) - (August 31, 2012) " John Longbottom learned about infrastructure maintenance the hard way. When a massive power blackout hit Central Canada and the Northeastern U.S. in 2003, the veteran IBM executive was trapped in an elevator, then..." Read full-story: http://www.thestarphoenix.com/Cities+utilities+harness+data/7221011/story.html
MHCA attends National Infrastructure Summit in Regina
Surviving sinkhole 'miracle': driver - The Citizen (Ottawa, ON) - (September 10, 2012) "As the City of Gatineau dealt with two new sink holes, and Ottawa east-end traffic was still a mess because of the first one on Highway 174, Juan Pedro Unger was preparing to return to work Monday after one of the most frightening and incredible experiences an Ottawa driver has been through. Over the weekend, city work crews finally pulled Unger’s car out of the sinkhole where it had fallen four days earlier, with him inside it..." Read full-story: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/News/Ottawa/Sinkhole+driver+wants+city+infrastructure+changes/7213122/story.html
MHCA President, Chris Lorenc, attended the 2012 National Infrastructure Summit in Regina, Saskatchewan this week hosted by Regina Mayor Pat Fiacco. The summit is being held to bring leaders together to seek municipal infrastructure solutions. "Investing in infrastructure is an investment in our economy,” says Lorenc. "If we don’t work together to find solutions to our infrastructure deficit at summits like this, then we threaten our economy's stability and the ability to remain competitive.”
As stated in this week’s FCM Report Card on Infrastructure, municipalities everywhere are reporting that their infrastructure is ‘at risk’, with municipal roads, bridges, water systems; and community facilities requiring upgrades and repairs.
Winnipeg Mayor, Sam Katz, also at this week’s Summit says, "Unfortunately, much of Winnipeg's infrastructure was built more than 60 years ago. Without immediate attention, the
cost of fixing these assets will balloon out of reach for the generations to follow us." The Mayor noted that only eight cents of every tax dollar collected in Winnipeg flows to the municipality.
"Europe’s Self-Inflicted Recession" by Peter G. Hall - Economic Development Canada - (September 13, 2012)
"For those who dine on dismal developments, Europe is serving up a feast. Data last week confirmed that the dreaded double-dip is indeed in full swing. As appetizing as this latest dish might have been to the media, dismal scientists and the Eeyores of the world, it was virtually ignored...."
Read the full article: http://www.edc.ca/EN/Knowledge-Centre/Subscriptions/Weekly-Commentary/Pages/europe-self-inflicted-recession.aspx
MHCA Media MonitorRegina, Saskatchewan
4The Heavy News WeeklyThe Heavy News Weekly 4
The Heavy News Weekly
COR™ Leadership in Safety Excellence COR™ Principles of Health & Safety Management COR™ Auditor
September 24th – 25thSeptember 26thSeptember 27th – 28th
For any other training requests and to register please contact:Sarah Higgins at [email protected] or by phone at 204-594-9060
Please note that a minimum of 6 students is required to hold the training.WORKSAFELY™ policy states cancellation must be made at
least twobusiness days in advance otherwise full course fee charge will apply.
Construction Safety Excellence ™
ph: 204.947.1379 fx: 204.943.2279www.mhca.mb.ca
We are holding training in The Pas at the Super 8 Motel, 1717 Gordon Ave.
September 24 - 28, 2012
WE ARE TRAINING IN YOUR REGION!WE ARE TRAINING IN YOUR REGION!THE PAS, MBTHE PAS, MB
5The Heavy News Weekly
6The Heavy News Weekly
CAUSE FOR CHANGE
As always we are committed to providing you with the superior quality and service you have come to expect from us, ensuring that Toromont CAT remains your partner of choice, and a great place to do business.
www.toromontcat.com
CON0812001
Earlier this year we decided to restructure our organization - a change we are confident will provide a more strategic foundation for us to better meet our customers’ needs.
Toromont CAT has maintained the same basic structure since 1993, and during this time the company has undergone incredible growth. We felt the need to restructure our company to more effectively support our customers and the industries and market segments that we serve – Construction, Resources and Power Systems.
Our new organizational structure is also now more closely aligned with Caterpillar, the manufacturer that we proudly represent. This change will position us to more effectively collaborate within our business units, and with Caterpillar, providing greater accessibility to the products, people and support needed to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.
Scott Medhurst President and CEO of Toromont Industries Ltd.
Vic CasalettoVice President of the Resource IndustriesDivision
Randy CassonPresident of the Construction Industries Division (includes Toromont CAT, Battlefield Equipment Rentals and SITECH Mid-Canada Ltd.)
Glenn KeenanVice President of the Energy andPower Systems Division
Although your current contacts and representatives remain the same, please note the following changes:
TOROMONT CAT’S ORGANIZATIONAL RESTRUCTURE
7The Heavy News Weekly
2/3 page
• Vertical (V) : 4 ⅝” x 9 ½”• Horizontal (H) : 7 ¼” x 6 ¼”
V
H
1/3 page
• Vertical (V) : 2 ⅛” x 9 ½”• Horizontal (H) : 7” x 3 ¼”• Square (S) : 4 ⅝” x 4 ⅝”
V
H
S
Full Page
• Standard: 7” x 9 ½”• Bleed: 8 ⅝” x 11 ⅛”
Half page
V
H
• Vertical (V) : 4 ⅝” x 7”• Horizontal (H) : 7” x 4 ⅝”
1/4 page
• Vertical (V) : 3 ⅝” x 4 ⅝”• Banner (B) : 7” x 2 ⅛”• Horizontal (H) : 4 ⅝” x 3 ⅜”
B
H
Business Card: 2” x 3 ½”
Advertise in The Heavy News Weekly
Member Rate Non-Member Rate Full Page $200 $405 2/3 Page $175 $345 Half Page $115 $230 1/3 Page $100 $200 1/4 Page $90 $175
To place an ad or for more information, please contact:
Rob Wozny MHCA Manager of Marketing & Communications
[email protected] 204.947.1379
Benefits of Advertising:Reach all MHCA Members any week you »choose
Advertise your product or service to »purchasers across Manitoba and North America
Exposure to influential MHCA partners, »government leaders and agencies
204.947.1379
8The Heavy News Weekly
c Disney
Western Canada Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association | www.wcrhca.org
March 17-20, 2013
Disney ’s Yacht & Beach Club ResortsLake Buena Vista, F lorida.
Magical!Magical!Plan to attend – hold the dates
Western Canada Roadbuilders &
Heavy Construction Association Convention
Western Canada Roadbuilders &
Heavy Construction Association Convention
9The Heavy News Weekly
Join us in Orlando, Florida, for the WCR&HCA 2013 Annual Convention
Join us in Orlando, Florida, for the WCR&HCA 2013 Annual Convention
Highlights include:
Lehigh InlandCASE DealersAon Reed Stenhouse
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers SMS Equipment Brandt Tractor IllumiNationsCAT
www.disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/yacht-club-resort/
www.wcrhca.org
