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In this edition...
MHCA Media Monitor 2
Happy 60th birthday, Barry! 2
2013 WCR & HCA Convention 3 WORKSAFELYTM Training 4
CORTM Training in The Pas, MB 5 Weekly Tenders (MHCA members only) 6 Tender Results (MHCA members only) 8
August 30, 2012
Groundbreaker wants to hear from you!Last week, the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association (MHCA) announced a new leading-edge partnership with Lester Communications Ltd. of Winnipeg to publish, print and distribute our magazine and annual services directory. Perspectives will be re-branded (to be called Groundbreaker) and published quarterly starting November 2012.
The full announcement can be viewed here:
A number of informative and worthwhile features are currently being developed for the quarterly, including a “Member News” section. As an MHCA member, your business is eligible to receive free exposure in our new, high-quality, glossy publication that will be distributed widely to thousands of industry service purchasers (both public and private) in Manitoba and across North America.
All you have to do to maximize this benefit is e-mail us any news or updates about your company. Your update can include photos and information about an exciting new project or new innovation. Perhaps you have a milestone or anniversary you would like to share?
All member updates for the November 2012 edition of Groundbreaker must be received by no later than 12:00 PM on Thursday October 4, 2012.
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MHCA Media Monitor"Civic Centre campus crumbling" by Bart Kives - Winnipeg Free Press - (August 28, 2012)
"When city councillors return from their summer break, they won't be able to avoid multiple reminders of the severity of Winnipeg's infrastructure crisis -- no matter what route they take. Across King Street from city hall is a Civic Centre campus where every structure is literally falling apart..."
Read the full article: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/civic-centre-campus-crumbling-167653405.html
"Private infrastructure financing on agenda of Ottawa meeting" by Patricia Williams - Daily Commercial News - (August 29, 2012)
"Following up on a series of regional roundtables held over the summer, Infrastructure Canada is scheduled to host a meeting in Ottawa Wednesday to look at the role of the private sector in infrastructure development..."
Read the full article: http://dcnonl.com/article/id51630/--private-infrastructure-financing-on-agenda-of-ottawa-meeting
"Strategies for the Imminent Labour Crunch" by Peter G. Hall - Economic Development Canada - (August 30, 2012)
" Talk of Canada's impending labour shortage is gaining momentum. Demographic models point to 2016 as a pivotal year, when the population 15-55 begins a 5-year decline. That might still be a few years and a convincing global recovery away yet, but firms across Canada are already feeling birth pangs. Skilled labour is getting hard to come by, and huge development in Canada's resource sector will put pressure on labour supply for years to come. What strategies can enable Canada to cope?.."
Read the full article: http://www.edc.ca/EN/Knowledge-Centre/Subscriptions/Weekly-Commentary/Pages/strategies-for-labour-crunch.aspx
Happy birthday, Barry Arnason!
Well-known as the "Baron of the Interlake", the "Silver Fox of the Hinterland", the "Icelandic King", and former MHCA Chairman (2009 - 2010), our good friend Barry turned 60 last week.
From all of us at MHCA, happy birthday, Barry!
HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY
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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
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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
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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
August 30, 2012
Manitoba Infrastructure & Transportation www.gov.mb.ca/tgs/contracts/tenders/index.html
C.O. X04396 – SLOPE IMPROVEMENTS Location: PR 486, South of PTH 10 Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 12:00 Noon, September 6, 2012
Owner: Infrastructure and Transportation Phone: 622-2061 The work involves construction of an earth berm along PR 486 for a distance of approximately 150 meters.
City of Winnipeg
(As of August 30, 2012)
www.winnipeg.ca
No tenders this week
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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
August 30, 2012
Manitoba Infrastructure & Transportation www.gov.mb.ca/tgs/contracts/tenders/index.html
Flood Projects
No tenders this week
Other
TOWN OF NIVERVILLE
WEST SIDE FORCEMAIN, LIFT STATION AND WASTEWATER SEWER UPGRADES CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGROUND SERVICES AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
Sealed tenders will be received at the offices of GENIVAR, 10 Prairie Way, Winnipeg, MB R2J 3J8 up to 11:00 AM on September 14, 2012.
Tender Availability: After August 29, 2012
The work includes the installation of approximately 450 linear metres of 250mm diameter wastewater sewer, 1275 linear metres of 200mm sewage forcemain, and associated works in the Town of Niverville, MB.
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Legend: *Indicates MHCA member / ~ Indicates an MHCA WORKSAFELY CORTM Certified Company MANITOBA HEAVY CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION - 3-1680 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3H OZ2
Tel: (204) 947-1379 Fax: (204) 943-2279 Email: [email protected]
August 30, 2012
Manitoba Infrastructure & Transportation www.gov.mb.ca/tgs/contracts/tenders/index.html
TENDER NO. 6244 – DIKE REMOVAL, DAUPHIN RIVERClosing: August 21, 2012Results:Glen Hartman Construction Ltd. $878,661.53*Tri-Line Construction Ltd.~ $1,095,050.00*Terry Lavallee Construction~ $1,131,895.00*Hugh Munro Construction Ltd.~ $1,241,060.00*Sigfusson Northern~ $1,322,937.50*Arnason Industries~ $1,693,480.00
City of Winnipeg(As of August 30, 2012)
www.winnipeg.ca
EVALUATED RESULTSTENDER NO. 649 – 2012 2012 THIN BITUMINOUS OVERLAY (TBO) PROGRAM AND FLOOD
DAMAGE RESTORATION WORKSClosing: August 21, 2012Results:*Bituminex Paving Ltd.~ $3,442,000.00*Maple Leaf Construction Ltd.~ $3,757,025.00*JC Paving Ltd.~ $4,242,521.25*Borland Construction Inc.~ $4,369,290.00
