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CCA to scope environmental benefits of strategic infrastructure investment

The Canadian Construction Association has placed on its agenda a study of the environmental benefits of investing in strategic infrastructure, the MHCA Executive Committee heard at its monthly meeting June 17.

The request, initiated from the MHCA, was to be on the table at the CCA’s mid-March annual convention, which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CCA has committed to sponsoring such a study, MHCA President Chris Lorenc said, in recognition of the need to reduce the carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions across industries, including heavy civil construction.

“As well, we know that coordinated transportation networks with well-maintained roads reduce emissions because traffic flows more efficiently. Further, the carbon footprint of reconstructing a road, versus maintaining it, is much higher, ultimately.”

The environmental review was among a number of priority topics discussed at the Executive Committee meeting, which included:

  • MHCA’s annual Golf Classic tournament will be held August 12 at the Pine Ridge and Elmhurst Golf courses, with adjustments to the format to ensure the safety of all involved and complying with provincial COVID-19 health restrictions. Registrations begin next week.
  • The provincial government has assured MHCA it is raising the issue of Saskatchewan’s use of local preference clauses and penalties within its construction tender and contract documents. Manitoba does not include such impediments to out-of-province companies that bid on government tenders.
  • Manitoba submitted its list of projects for federal approval under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan June 12. As part of the province’s $500+ million, economic recovery plan, Manitoba is allotting $230 million for the cost-shared infrastructure program.
  • The province has signaled it is intending to restart the Quarry Rehabilitation Program this year, and has committed to consulting the Provincial Aggregate Advisory Committee, of which Manitoba Heavy Construction Association is a member, before deciding on reorganizing the rehab program.
  • The Western Canada Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association is poised to be revitalized as a four-province advocacy group representing Western interests for economic and industry growth particularly at the national level.
  • Peter Paulic, chair of MHCA’s WORKSAFELY Committee, has agreed to sit as the association representative on the Manitoba Construction Sector Council board, replacing Gord Lee, who has stepped down after many years’ service to the industry.

Chair’s Gala

November 18, 2022
RBC Convention Centre

Close to 650pp attended from both industry, government and stakeholder partners.  It was the closing of Nicole Chabot’s two year term as Chair.  Dennis Cruise of Bituminex Paving was welcomed as the new Chair.

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2022 Heavy Santa

December 16, 2022
David Livingstone School

This event was made possible through fundraising at the MHCA Chair’s Gala and Spring Mixer.

104 goodie bags and presents were prepared for the grades 1-4 students at David Livingstone School. 

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Awards Breakfast & Annual General Meeting

November 18, 2022
RBC Convention Centre

Manitoba Transportation & Infrastructure (MTI) Award Winner

  • Grading – Strilkiwski Contracting Ltd.: PTH 6 Grahamdale
  • Paving – Coco Paving o/a Russell Redi-Mix: Bituminous Reconstruction PTH 83
  • Urban Works – Coco Paving o/a Russell Redi-Mix: Bituminous Reconstruction PA 634 and Bituminous Pavement PTH 5
  • Special Projects – Mekhana Development Corp/Arnason Industries Ltd: Theresa Point Airport
  • Major Structures – D. Steele Construction: Bridge Replacement over the Red River Floodway on PTH 59N
  • Minor Structures – Moncrief Construction Ltd.: Reinforced concrete box culvert on PTH 5
  • Water Management – Brunet Ltd.: Flood response, Morris ring dike closure

200 members and guests gathered to hear greetings from Premier Heather Stefanson and the newly elected Mayor of Winnipeg, Scott Gillingham. Hon. Doyle Piwniuk, Minister, Manitoba Infrastructure, handed out the MTI Awards.

31 companies were recognized for their milestone membership commitments.

Matthew Neziol, of Bayview Construction, received the Safety Leader Award.

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