MHCA acknowledges it is located on Treaty One land and the homeland of the Metis Nation

Inaugural ‘Heavy Construction EXPO’ a Huge Success

Attracts over 750 Delegates in First Annual Event

The MHCA successfully hosted the first annual Heavy Construction EXPO MARCH 20-22, 2012 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.

EXPO was a first of its kind for Manitoba and Canada – blending vocational, educational, and safety training to address the labour shortage and skill level challenges in the heavy construction industry.

With great turnout and corporate sponsorship, MHCA President Chris Lorenc was pleased in the first of what will be an annual event.

“We were delighted that over 750 individuals participated in our first EXPO,” he said.

“The registration response demonstrates the need for this type of specialized training. Its ultimate goal is a highly trained, skilled and safety conscious workforce in the heavy construction industry.”

EXPO offered accredited/certificate based education and training in three main course streams to increase the skills and knowledge in the heavy construction industry:

  • Workforce Development
  • Leadership and Professional Development
  • COR™/SECOR™ Safety Training

EXPO featured several keynote speaker presentations, including:

  • “Aboriginal Partnering” by Grand Chief Derek Nepinak of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
  • “Safety is a Team Game” by former NHL player Ryan Walter
  • “SAFEWORK Needs Your Voice” by Winston Maharaj, CEO of the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba
  • “Four Generations, One Workplace” by Wade Miller, President and CEO of Pinnacle

The goal of EXPO is to partner with vocational training providers, Government, the Aboriginal Community, and other stakeholders in support of its objectives. We look forward to continuing this momentum into EXPO 2013.

We are already planning and looking forward to the 2013 EXPO, and aim to improve the overall experience for delegates, sponsors and exhibitors. Watch the Heavy News Weekly this fall for details on EXPO 2013!

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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