Join YCLM for an engaging 60-minute presentation that dives into the three essential survival tools every professional needs to thrive in the ever-evolving world of Canadian construction. These powerful processes are known as the pillars of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)—and for good reason.

In this session, you'll gain practical insights into how each process works and how, with a bit of awareness and practice, they can boost your confidence and sharpen your skills with both the written and spoken word—essential for navigating day-to-day challenges in the industry.

Your ticket includes:
✅ Catered Dinner
✅ Engaging Presentation
✅ Networking opportunities with industry peers

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your expertise and expand your network. Seats are limited—secure your spot today!

Date: Thursday, March 20
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Winnipeg Construction Association (1447 Waverley)
Cost: $25, includes dinner.

Presenting Speaker: Glenn Chatten - Principal, Wordclear Specifications

With an honors degree in religious studies and psychology from the University of Waterloo and having studied for a M.Div. at McMaster University Seminary, at first glance, Glenn Chatten may not seem to be considered a likely candidate for work in the Construction or Architectural Design Industry. Add also the fact that he is a well known, award winning, singer/songwriter, CFMA nominated, professional finger-style guitarist and an accomplished touring recording artist, the chances of seeing him in at construction or design meetings would seem remote.

Yet, Glenn has carved out a niche for himself in the world of construction by his varied experiences ranging from being a steel worker at Inverleigh Bridge Construction in the mid-eighties; the CEO of an award winning Ontario contracting firm in the nineties; the Architectural Sales Representative for Western Canada for General Paint Inc; to a successful specification writer working in partnership with Specworks Inc. in Vancouver, BC.

The strong thread that has tied all these experiences together has been his continued intent and focus on, awareness of, and ability to utilize his finely tuned and engaging communications skills.

For the past ten years as the Principal of Wordclear Specifications, Glenn works not only as an architectural consultant creating construction documentation and specifications for the West Coast industry but also offers education in the importance of specifications by providing presentations, lectures and workshops to firms, associations, college and universities; and teaching all of the courses (PCD, TR, CA, Specifier) offered by Construction Specifications Canada (CSC).

He brings with him an extensive knowledge of, and experience in - construction design, communication, building envelope sciences, specification writing, contract documentation and project management.

His seminars and lectures are both informative, educational and some would even say, entertaining.

A big thank-you goes out to our 2025 Sponsors for making all our events possible:

Please note - this event is now sold out. If you’d like to join the wait list, email yclm@winnipegconstruction.ca.

Join YCLM and TDS Law for a two-part event with a knowledge-based classroom learning session and networking to follow.

The first part of the event will delve into common construction contract terms before providing an update on the new prompt payment regime coming to Manitoba. 

TDS will present on a number of common terms used in construction contracts (such as CCDC contracts), with a focus on key terms to be aware of. They will then outline the key aspects, implications, and benefits of prompt payment legislation, as well as the impact on all stakeholders involved in the construction industry. This session will benefit owners, general contractors, subcontractors and design professionals alike. 

Stay one step ahead - prepare for the changes before the new law comes into force.

Following the classroom session TDS will be hosting us for drinks, food and networking opportunities.

Date: Thursday, Februrary 13
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: TDS Law Office at True North Square, 242 Hargrave St. #1700
Cost: $25, includes food and drink at networking portion

Thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible:

Join YCLM for our second tour of the Manitoba Hydro Construction Division Office, a single office being constructed to house the multiple construction groups operating within Manitoba Hydro. The building area is approximately 2,450 square metres, with a gross floor area of 6,680 square metres. Spaces within the new building include workstations, work rooms, focus rooms/pods, hoteling stations, meeting rooms, a field locker room, kitchenettes, fitness room, workshop and storage. All of these program elements are encapsulated in an aesthetically pleasing mix of exposed steel and heavy timber construction.

The building has a specific focus on energy efficiency and flexibility, and incorporates a multitude of natural materials and lighting throughout the space enhance the end users overall experience. The project utilizes a dowel laminated timber roof system, fir glulam beams and exposed steel structural elements with a mix of insulated metal panel and aluminum curtainwall glazing. The building also features an upper storey mechanical penthouse that houses the majority of the building’s mechanical and electrical systems. 

For our second tour of this project, the building will be nearing substantial completion, with finishes in place and system commissioning nearly complete.

Following the tour, we’ll be heading to a nearby restaurant or lounge (TBD) for appetizers, drinks and networking.

Date: Thursday, January 23
Time: 3:45 - 5:00 p.m., with networking portion to follow
PPE: Hard hat, Safety vest, Steel toe boots, safety glasses, Gloves
Location: 22151 Rd 59 North (Suthwyn Rd.), Dugald, MB R0E 0K0 North of the Riel Converter Station (Not in Anola). Turn into Hydro “Gate 2” Construction Division. Parking at Site trailer. https://maps.app.goo.gl/bnnu6xT141Zxd6t76
Parking: Parking is available on site, in front of Bird’s project trailers.
Cost: $25 (includes appetizers at networking event)

Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!

The Holidays are here! Join YCLM for our annual Holiday Party, presented by PCL. This year’s event is taking place at Fort Gibraltar on November 21.

Date: Thursday, November 21st
Time: 5:30pm – 11:00pm
Location: Fort Gibraltar (The Great Hall)
Ticket Price: $40 (includes one drink ticket, food stations, take-home gift)

Join YCLM for a Site Tour of an exciting Exchange District milestone - 127 Bannatyne.

Concord Projects is constructing the first high-rise building in the east Exchange District in almost 50 years. The project is a 10-story mixed use building for client Alston Properties. It features an underground parkade, a four-level podium with two levels of commercial space and two levels of residences, and a tower with another six levels of apartments including a rooftop patio with modern tenant amenities. The commercial space will include one floor dedicated to Concord Projects’ new 12,000 s.f. office. Once completed, 127 Bannatyne will be home to 80 apartment units.

Following the site tour, we’ll be heading to Saddlery on Market for drinks, appetizers and networking.

Date: Thursday, November 14
Time: Tour starts at 4:30 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. Networking portion to begin immediately following the tour.
Location: 127 Bannatyne Ave. Street parking available.
PPE: Safety boots, hi-vis vest, hard had
Cost: $25 (includes appetizers at networking event)

Thanks as always to all our 2024 sponsors for making this and all our events possible!

Join YCLM for a site tour of Steinbach’s new Southeast Event Centre.

This new all-in-one event facility will include a venue for concerts, events, ice sports, trade shows and ceremonies, as well as a multi-use hall/gymnasium and atrium, with the atrium offering a market concept celebrating local food and beverage suppliers. The two-level, 11,037-sq.-ft. facility will seat more than 3,500 people, with a total site footprint of 94,000 sq. ft. The building will feature one indoor ice surface, capable of quickly converting to a concert and event venue with a 4,000-person capacity, and a multi-use hall that can host basketball, volleyball and pickleball games, and which can also be converted into a 500-seat banquet hall. The building will also have a walking track and an atrium for use as a public gathering space, creating what the development team refers to as a "hybrid event centre."

We will be meeting in Sage Creek and taking a bus to the site tour. Please indicate if you are interested in taking the bus when registering. Following the tour we’ll head to a nearby restaurant or lounge for food, drinks and networking at Bigg Smoak BBQ in Steinbach.

Date: Tuesday, October 29
Time: Bus departs Sage Creek at 2:45 SHARP. Site tour starts at 3:30 p.m. Bus leaves for Sage Creek at 6:30 (following networking event in Steinbach).
Location: 321 Elmdale St, Steinbach, MB R5G 0E8 
PPE: Hard hat, safety footwear (CSA), high vis vest / clothing, gloves, safety eyewear
Cost: $25 (includes bus and appetizers at networking event)

Thanks as always to all our sponsors for making this event possible:

Join YCLM and our friends at Manitoba Women in Construction for a panel discussion on Building Inclusion: Constructing a Diverse Future in Manitoba. The discussion, moderated by Nicole Chabot and featuring panelists Danni Brinkworth (Clan Mothers Healing Village), Amanda Brown (Clan Mothers Healing VIllage), Michell Haw (Epp Siepman Engineering Inc.), Carol Paul (Manitoba Construction Sector Council) and Wendy Hofford (WH Strategic Drive Inc.) will focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the construction industry.

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 5:30-9:30 PM
Location: Pyramid Cabaret – 176 Fort Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Cost: $40, includes dinner & (1) drink at Pyramid Cabaret

Please note, registration and ticket sales are all happening on the MWC site - click here for details and to register.

As always, thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible:

Prost! Join YCLM for our first ever Oktoberfest celebration, presented by Pretium Projects and taking place at Little Brown Jug on Thursday, October 10. Your ticket includes access to the bratwurst and mac n’ cheese buffet, warm gourmet pretzel station and one drink ticket.

Everyone in attendance will have the chance to compete in our stein-holding contest, and you’ll also head home with a gift courtesy of YCLM.

Date: Thursday, October 10th
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Little Brown Jug, 336 William Ave
Ticket Price: $40 (includes dinner, drink ticket, and take home gift)

Thank you to Pretium Projects for being the title sponsor for this event, as well to all our sponsors for making our events possible:

Join YCLM along with Owens Corning, Flynn, Henry and Northern Facades for an engaging and informative event focused on building envelopes on September 18.

The first part of the event will offer a comprehensive classroom seminar that delves into different sustainability perspectives of wall construction focusing on building envelope. Participants will gain valuable insights into thermal envelopes, environmental considerations, construction materials and installation methods. This seminar will provide a solid foundation of knowledge essential for mastering the complexities of modern building envelopes.

In the second part of the event, participants will apply their newfound knowledge in a hands-on workshop where they will work in small teams to construct wall envelopes under the guidance of industry experts. This interactive session will not only enhance their practical skills but also include a testing phase to evaluate the performance of their creations. This event promises to be a unique blend of theoretical learning and practical application, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of building envelopes.

Dinner is included with your ticket.

Date: Wednesday, September 18
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: WCA’s Office, 1447 Waverley Street
PPE: Safety glasses and gloves are required, masks are recommended but not required.
Cost: $25, includes dinner

Presenting Companies:

Thanks to our sponsors for making this and all our events possible:

Join YCLM for a tour of the currently under construction overpass and highway reconfiguration at Winnipeg’s Perimeter Highway PTH 100 and St. Mary’s Road (PR 200). The tour will be hosted by the project contractor AECON and will include a guided walkthrough of the overpass bridge as well as focused discussion with site personnel on both the overpass structure and the civil work associated with the overpass and highway reconfiguration.

Date: Thursday, July 25
Time: 4:00 p.m. sharp - Bus departs from St. Vital Mall
Location: We will meet at St. Vital mall and board a bus to the project site
PPE Required: Hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hi vis vest, steel toe boots
Cost: $25, includes bus to/from site and appetizers at Earls after the tour

The St. Mary’s Interchange Project (SMI) is a Design-Build project that involves the upgrade of the signalized intersection between Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) and Provincial Road (PR) 200 (St. Mary’s Road) to an overpass bridge structure. The project includes significant road and infrastructure upgrades to the existing PTH 100 and PR 200 in the region.

The project consists of the design and construction to upgrade PTH 100 and PR 200 intersection, including 4.2 km highway and 4 km provincial road reconstruction, 2.5 km on/off ramps, one bridge, one signalized intersection, interchange lighting, and drainage facilities. The overpass structure composed of a two-span bridge with 28 box girders. The scope of work includes earthworks, excavation, grading, environmental protection, landscaping, erosion and sediment control, granular base, paving, drainage management, bridge, culvert, traffic staging and signage.

At the time of the tour, the priority activities will be the completion of the remaining superstructure concrete and asphalt paving.

Further information produced by the Province of Manitoba on this project as well as other future developments of the PTH 100 highway can be found here: https://www.gov.mb.ca/mti/hpd/pth100/index.html

Following the tour will be a networking event at Earls St. Vital where appetizers will be provided. Bussing to and from St. Vital mall will be provided with your ticket purchase.

As always, thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible:

This tour is sold out - email yclm@winnipegconstruction.ca to be added to the waitlist.

Join YCLM and tour the FortWhyte Alive Buffalo Crossing Visitor Centre. Stantec and PCL project staff will be hosting a guided tour of the active construction site, followed by an education session focusing on the implications of Passive House certification on design and construction in Winnipeg. A networking event will follow the formal programming. Additional details to come.

Buffalo Crossing is a brand new multi-purpose building and 10-acre site development. The 18,000 square foot, two-storey building will become a new southern gateway to FortWhyte Alive’s property and will allow us to accommodate the tremendous growth in programming we have experienced in recent years. The building will be anchored by a new pedestrian and cyclist bridge across Muir Lake that will allow for a quick, convenient connection to FortWhyte Alive’s trail system. – FortWhyte Alive

The Buffalo Crossing project will be the first commercial building in Manitoba certified to the Passive House standard. Passive House is considered to be the most rigorous voluntary energy-based standard in the design and construction industry today. By using passive house design, Buffalo Crossing will use 90% less energy than a building construction to the National Energy Code. – FortWhyte Alive

Buffalo Crossing received the 2023 Design Award (Unbuilt category) from the Passive House Network, won the Metropolis Planet Positive Award (Unbuilt project), and was shortlisted for the 2023 World Architecture Festival and World Architecture News Award. - Stantec

More information on the Buffalo Crossing project can be found here:

https://www.fortwhyte.org/buffalo-crossing-faq/

https://www.stantec.com/en/projects/canada-projects/b/buffalo-crossing-visitor-centre

Date: Tuesday, June 25
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd
Cost: $25, includes appetizers at networking event
Mandatory PPE: Steel Toe Boots, High vis vest, gloves, hardhat and safety glasses.

Thanks to our 2024 Sponsors for making this and all our events possible

Our golf tournament is sold out - if you’d like to join the waitlist please email dustinp@winnipegconstruction.ca.

YCLM’s annual golf tournament is returning to Kingswood Golf and Country Club, and this year we’re playing the full 18 holes!

Join us on June 7 for our third annual golf tournament, presented by Sunbelt Rentals.

Location: Kingswood Golf & Country Club

Date: Friday, June 7, 2024

Time: 10 a.m. shotgun start

Ticket Price: $400 per team ($100 per person)

Included with ticket: 18 holes, cart rental, grab-and-go breakfast and lunch, one drink ticket and dinner

Additional Info:

• Club rentals are available for an additional fee. Contact the clubhouse at (204) 736-4079 one week prior to book your club rental.

• One team per company, to ensure as many different companies have the chance to join. We expect this to sell out quickly! If more than one team registers for a company we will cancel the subsequent registrations.

• Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, April 10 at Noon.

Join YCLM for a tour of the Manitoba Hydro Construction Division Office, a single office being constructed to house the multiple construction groups operating within Manitoba Hydro. The building area is approximately 2,450 square metres, with a gross floor area of 6,680 square metres.

Spaces within the new building include workstations, work rooms, focus rooms/pods, hoteling stations, meeting rooms, a field locker room, kitchenettes, fitness room, workshop and storage. All of these program elements are encapsulated in a aesthetically pleasing mix of exposed steel and heavy timber construction.

The building has a specific focus on energy efficiency and flexibility, and incorporates a multitude of natural materials and lighting throughout the space enhance the end users overall experience. The project utilizes a dowel laminated timber roof system, fir timber and exposed steel structural elements with a mix of insulated metal panel and aluminum curtainwall glazing. At the time of the tour interior finishes will not be in place as the project will almost be in a weather tight state. The building also features an upper storey mechanical penthouse that houses the majority of the building’s mechanical and electrical systems. 

After the tour we’ll be heading to Dal's at 701 Regent Ave West for drinks, appetizers and networking.

Date: Thursday, May 16
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Networking Event to Follow
PPE: Hard hat, Safety vest, Steel toe boots, safety glasses, Gloves
Location: 22151 Rd 59 North (Suthwyn Rd.), Dugald, MB R0E 0K0 North of the Riel Converter Station (Not in Anola). Turn into Hydro “Gate 2” Construction Division. Parking at Site trailer. https://maps.app.goo.gl/bnnu6xT141Zxd6t76
Parking: Parking is available on site, in front of Bird’s project trailers.
Cost: $25 (includes appetizers at networking event)

Join YCLM, Paragon Living, and AMC Foam Technologies for an exciting two-part site tour. Part 1 will consist of a site tour of 2140 Portage, which is currently under construction by Paragon Living that utilizes insulated concrete forms (ICF) from AMC Foam Technologies. Part 2 will be a presentation and facility tour of AMC Foam's facility out in Headingley.. We will be taking a bus between the two locations. Food and beverages will be available at the AMC Facility following Part 2 of the tour (AMC has pulled a liquor license for the event and catering is being done by The Gates on Roblin, so make sure to stick around!)

Date: Tuesday, April 30
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: 35 Headingley Street, Headingley, MB and 2140 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB
Cost: $25
PPE: Hard hat, steel toes, safety vest

Please note - attendees are invited to meet at the AMC facility located at 35 Headingley Street, Headingley MB, and to take a bus to and from the Portage Avenue site. The bus will leave at 3:30 p.m. The bus is encouraged but not mandatory, parking will be available on the side-streets by 2140 Portage Ave for those who drive themselves.

Part 1: Paragon Living Site Tour (2140 Portage Avenue)

Discover 2140 Portage, a cutting-edge multi-family residential apartment complex located in the heart of St. James. Spanning an impressive 70,000 square feet, this development stands out for its innovative Insulated Concrete Form construction with integrated hollow core technology, ensuring durability and energy efficiency.

One of its key features is its commitment to providing affordable luxury living. Residents can enjoy the convenience of free high-speed internet in every unit, as well as the added convenience of in-suite washer and dryer, luxury appliances, quartz countertops and so much more. With its blend of modern amenities and thoughtful design, 2140 Portage offers an unparalleled living experience.

During the site tour, attendees will be able to see some of AMC's insulated concrete form (ICF) products in use which will help tie this exciting two-part tour together.

Part 2: AMC Foam Technologies Site Tour

AMC is a Manitoba owned and operated family business, which was founded in 1995 by the late Tom Smerchanski. Tom through innovation and the use of technology developed EPS products which have changed the way we think about insulation. AMC is proud to offer its customers much more than just R Value in its insulation products. AMC is committed to continue to develop new innovative insulation products to make the building construction more energy efficient and at the same time make the building process faster and easier than the traditional construction process. AMC prides itself in being more than just a manufacturer of insulation products. Our professional team is here to assist you with decades of experience in the industry. We provide advice and guidance from the design stage to the installation of our products.

During part 2 of this tour attendees will learn more about Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) which are a stay in place form system made of expanded polystyrene panels and recycled polypropylene webs. Concrete walls built with ICF are known for their high strength, resistance to natural disasters, excellent sound insulation and thermal mass producing high performance, greatly reducing the building's energy consumption.  A Logix ICF Form is comprised of two EPS foam panels measuring 2 3/4 inches thick, 4 feet wide and 16 inches tall. Polypropylene webs, spaced 8 inches apart, hold the ICF form together and act as the placement mechanism for both the reinforcing steel and for the attachment points for finish materials. A top and bottom interlock holds the successive ICF forms together.

Join YCLM for our longest-running signature event: our annual Wine and Cheese presented by Bockstael Construction!

This year’s event is returning to the Qualico Family Centre at Assiniboine Park on Thursday, April 11. Your ticket will include passed wine (as long as supplies last), appetizers and cheese boards.

Date: Thursday, April 11
Time: 6:00 p.m. - Midnight
Location: Qualico Family Centre at Assiniboine Park
Cost: $40 (includes wine, appetizers and cheese boards)

Thank you to all our 2024 sponsors for making this - and all our events - possible:

This event is sold out - to join the waitlist please email yclm@winnipegconstruction.ca

See the Future Today - How Virtual Reality is Changing Construction

Discover the future of construction leadership with YCLM and Bit Space Development (BSDXR)! Embrace the power of technology with our exclusive event focused on how Extended Reality is changing the construction industry. 

Explore firsthand how virtual and augmented reality technology can transform office-to-field communication, elevate safety standards, boost staff productivity, and maximize profitability. Be among the select few to experience VR construction simulations such as interactive training and safety procedure simulations and gain insight into the revolutionary impact of virtual reality on the construction industry. Gain an overview of the current state of IoT and AI (sensor data capturing and artificial intelligence) for the construction sites, engineering planning.

Join us and stay ahead in the evolving landscape of construction leadership. Don't miss this opportunity – tickets are limited!

Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: WCA’s Office, 1447 Waverley Street
Tickets: $20 (includes dinner)

Thank you to all our 2024 sponsors for making this - and all our events - possible:

Join YCLM and the Operating Engineers Training Institute of Manitoba (OETIM) for a site tour of OETIM’s new training facility in Oakbank, MB. Following the tour we’ll be heading to Village Square at Pine Ridge Hollow for appetizers, drinks and networking with industry colleagues.

Date: Tuesday, March 26
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Tour at 24095 Garven Rd, Oakbank, Networking event at Village Square at Pine Ridge Hollow immediately following the tour
Cost: $25 (includes appetizers at networking event)
PPE required: Hard Hat, Safety Boots, Safety Glasses, High Visibility Vest

OETIM’s new training facility project includes the construction of one medium-sized combined prefabricated structural insulation panel and standard steel building. The structure spans 6,900 square feet and will combine the spaces of OETIM’s new dedicated education and classroom building as well as the organization’s newly centralized administrative areas. The educational space is divided in a shop area for heavy equipment demonstration and hoisting exercises, and in the educational area featuring two classrooms and a lab space for equipment simulators. The administrative area includes staff offices and break room, a student lunchroom, as well as the main lobby and reception area.

Some of the highlights of the project are the use of Insulated Composite Envelope (ICE) panel used as support for the steel joists and Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) roofing system. The unique manufacturing process and connection details eliminate thermal bridging, making it the most efficient building envelope available on the market. At the stage of the tour you will be able to see the ICE panel construction details at varying states of completion, landed panels to nearly finished shear walls. 

An interesting aspect of the project delivery methodology, the project team is one of the first in Manitoba to leverage the CCDC 30 –  Integrated Project Delivery Contract. This brought stakeholders together from the onset of the project and leveraged a novel blend of procurement criteria and design flexibility to support the achievement of mutually agreed project objectives. The tour will be led by representatives from the client, design team and general contractor discussing the unique aspects of how the IPD process contrasted with more typical project delivery methods.

Thank you to all our 2024 sponsors for making this - and all our events - possible:

Join YCLM for a site tour of Signex Manufacturing in Steinbach, MB.

Signex is one of Manitoba's largest interior and exterior sign manufactures and a leader in the sign industry. Throughout its history, Signex has built a team of highly-trained individuals with more than 100 years of combined experience in the industry. Signex is passionate about the work they do and are equally committed to serving its clients. They feature a professional sales team, an award-winning design team, and a skilled crew of service technicians, fabricators, and installation specialists. As a COR-certified and CSA-approved signage manufacturer, Signex closely follows its projects from vision to reality to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety are met. They strive to instill the same confidence in our clients as we have in ourselves as a company.

Following the tour, Signex will be hosting a networking event with drinks and appetizers.

Date: Thursday, Feb 15, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Signex Manufacturing, 850 Main Street, Steinbach, MB.
Cost: $25 (includes drinks and appetizers at networking event).

Thanks as always to our wonderful sponsors for making this event possible!

Come celebrate the Holidays - and our ten year anniversary - with YCLM on November 30 at the King’s Head Pub!

This year’s holiday party theme is Ugly Christmas Sweater and Onesies. We will have a prize for the best sweater or onesie, so make sure to embrace the holiday spirit and dress up.

Your ticket includes one drink ticket and access to the buffet dinner, as well as a holiday gift from YCLM.

We will have a live band for entertainment, and the Jets game will be on the screens in the bar. If you’re going to the game that night come by afterwards - we’ll be going late.

Spouses and friends are welcome to come - just make sure to buy a ticket for them as well.

Date: Thursday, November 30
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: King’s Head Pub (we have the entire second floor booked)
Cost: $40 (includes drink ticket, buffet dinner, holiday gift)

A big thank-you goes to Penn-co for being the presenting sponsor of our Holiday Party!

Thanks as always to all our 2023 sponsors for their support - our events wouldn’t be possible without you!

Join YCLM for a tour of Holz Construction’s pre-fabrication facility and Cornerstone Timberframes.

Date: Thursday, October 19
Time: 1:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Tour begins at 630 Gunn Road, we will be taking a bus to and from the second location
PPE: Eye and hearing protection required, safety footwear is recommended.

Tour of Holz Construction – Holz’ vision is to make architecturally designed prefab homes affordable. The HOLZ HOUSE a flat-packed, made-to-order panelized house that doesn’t sacrifice design. Our founder developed and refined our panel process after researching prefab and building techniques all over the world—specifically from factory tours of Prefab Panel Facilities in Germany .

Tour of Cornerstone Timberframes: Cornerstone Timberframes is a family-run business dedicated to building custom timber frame structures of exceptional quality and beauty for clients across North America. The Cornerstone team is made up of dedicated, creative, detail-obsessed craftspeople. We enjoy discovery and learning new techniques and are always asking how we can improve what we do. The tour will showcase Cornerstone’s process, and one of Canada’s largest and most advanced solid wood CNC machines – the Hundegger K2i.

Thanks as always to our wonderful sponsors for making our events possible:

Join YCLM at the office of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP for a FAQ session on Prompt Payment and other Construction Law topics. A brief mixer will precede the presentation, which will allow for a question period.

Following the presentation, food and drinks will be provided by TDS in their lounge and more networking to end the evening. All refreshments donated by Thompson Dorfman Sweatman Law.

Date: Thursday, October 5
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (short mixer, one-hour presentation, networking event to follow)
Location: TDS Law’s office, 242 Hargrave Ave. Suite 1700
Cost: $20 (includes food and drink at networking portion)

Your presenters:

As always, thanks to our 2023 sponsors for making all our events possible:

Join YCLM along with Manitoba Women in Construction for a joint networking event on September 14 at Tavern United Rooftop.

Tickets include one drink ticket as well as appetizers. The event is rain-or-shine (we’ll be moving indoors if the weather doesn’t co-operate.)

Date: Thursday, September 14
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Tavern United Downtown Rooftop
Cost: $20 - includes one drink ticket and appetizers

And thank you to MWC’s 2023 Sponsors:

Join YCLM and Contempora Steel Builders for a site tour of the new Scheller Metal Fabricators & Schellvac Equipment facility.

Date: Wednesday, September 6
Time: Tour starts at 3:30 p.m.
Location: 24 Ryan Wirth Way, East St. Paul. (Networking event TBD)
Cost: $25 (includes appetizers at networking event)

The New Scheller Metal Fabricators & Schellvac Equipment facility includes the construction of two large pre-engineered steel buildings. The first spans 11,200 square feet and will feature a large sandblasting booth and paint bay. The second building spans over 53,000 square feet and once complete will house eight overhead cranes within the fab/assembly areas along with over 8,000 square feet of office space.

Following the tour we’ll be heading to a nearby restaurant or lounge (TBD) for drinks, food and networking.

Thanks to Contempora Steel Builders for hosting, and to Schellar Metal Fabricators/Schellvac for having us on their site!

Thanks, as always, to our 2023 Sponsors for making all our events possible.

Join YCLM for a site tour of the St. Vital Twin Bridge Rehabilitation on Thursday, August 31.

Date: Thursday, August 31
Time: Tour begins at 3:30 p.m.
Location: Meeting location will be 150 Kingston Row office trailers (immediately Southeast of the bridges). Networking event at Brazen Hall.
PPE: CSA boots, safety glasses, hard hat, high visibility vest
Cost: $25 (includes appetizers at networking event)

The St. Vital Twin Bridge over the Red River project consists of a major rehabilitation of the SB and NB bridges, rehabilitation of the pedestrian underpass tunnels and roadworks including landscaping. The structural works on the bridge consists of the complete removal of the bridge deck, expansion joints, abutment jacking beams, bridge bearings, traffic barriers, approach slabs and slope paving.

Partial removals of the abutment ballast walls, abutment roof slab, bearing seats, stair treads and pedestrian underpass curbs and floor. New works consists of steel girder cover plates, filler plates, stiffeners, pier jacking beam modifications, abutment jacking beams, splice plates, jacking plates, shear studs, pier and abutment concrete pedestals, bridge bearings and expansion joints, and superstructure coatings.

The new bridge deck is a concrete deck with a combination of black and stainless steel reinforcing as well as new traffic barriers, approach slabs and slope paving. The bridge deck includes deck waterproofing with an asphalt overlay. Ultimately, the St. Vital Bridge Rehabilitation Project will improve travel through the area for drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit users.
 
The tour will be hosted by M.D. Steele’s project team and will overview the cast-in-place concrete deck, structural steel upgrades and urgent work required to stabilize one of the bridge piers. Thanks to M.D. Steele for your hospitality!

Following the tour we’ll be heading to Brazen Hall for appetizers, drinks and networking.

As always, thanks to all our sponsors for making this and all our events possible.

This tour is sold out - email yclm@winnipegconstruction.ca to join the wait list.

Join YCLM for a tour of Sage Creek to explore the stages of development of a new community. We will visit established areas that are 15+ years old, brand-new areas currently being serviced, and everything in between. We will see and have the opportunity to discuss: 

                We will see examples of and have opportunities to discuss:

• A variety of housing types

• Multifamily sites and buildings

• Commercial/mixed use village centre

• Parks, open spaces, public art and schools

• Infrastructure – roads/lakes/deep utilities

After the tour we’ll be heading back to Qualico’s office for drinks, catered food, and networking. (We had previously been planning to go to Block & Blade, but the demand for this tour has exceeded the restaurant’s ability to accommodate our group.)

Date: Tuesday, August 22
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Qualico’s office - 1 Dr. David Friesen Drive. There will be driving requirements around Sage Creek from site to site, so carpooling is strongly encouraged.
PPE Required: CSA Hard Hat, CSA Safety Boots, High Vis vest
Cost: $25 (includes appetizers at networking event)

This tour will be led by Brywan Ward - VP Qualico Communities and Mike Armstrong - Manager, Operations Qualico Communities.

Bryan Ward joined Qualico Communities in Winnipeg as Senior Manager of Planning in December, 2017.  He was named General Manager of Qualico Communities  (Winnipeg Ltd.) in January of 2019, and subsequently named Vice President, Community Development Winnipeg, in January, 2020 – his current position.

Prior to joining Qualico, Bryan gained over 12 years of experience working as a professional planner in Manitoba for the Provincial Government, the City of Winnipeg and with WSP Canada on a wide variety of land use and development projects.

Bryan offers tremendous value stemming from his experience working on the planning, regulatory and approval side of the business. He is responsible for coordinating the visioning, planning, public engagement and approvals for land development projects while maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external parties. His wide range of planning and development experience working for both approval authorities and in the land development industry make Bryan a great fit and asset as Leader of the Communities Team.

Mike Armstrong joined Qualico Communities in Winnipeg as the Operations Technologist in November, 2003. He was named Manager, Operations in May of 2013 and continues in that role.

Prior to joining Qualico Mike worked in various roles in the construction industry including 4 years as a field engineer with PCL on a variety of large construction projects including the St. Boniface Research Centre and the MTS Centre (now Canada Life Centre).

Mike’s field experience and hands on construction knowledge brings a complementary perspective and skill set to the Qualico Communities success.  He is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the physical development of our communities, starting with the management of raw land holdings to the servicing of new communities and final inspections with municipalities.  He is a vital asset and  leader of the Communities team with a broad, 30 plus year, career in the industry. 

As always, thanks to all our sponsors for making our events possible!

This event is sold out - to join the waitlist please email yclm@winnipegconstruction.ca.

Join YCLM for our second annual Golf Tournament - presented by Sunbelt Rentals!

This year’s golf tournament will be taking place at beautiful Kingswood Golf and Country Club on Thursday, August 10. We’ll be playing a nine-hole Texas Scramble with a shotgun start going off at 1:00 p.m. Your ticket includes a smokie lunch, nine holes of golf, your cart rental and dinner after the round as well as prizes for closest to the pin, longest driving and a putting contest.

Tickets are available on the website as foursomes only - if you’d like to register 1-3 people please email yclm@winnipegconstruction.ca and we’ll get you set up with a team.

Want to expand your network? We’ve included an option to split up your foursome into two groups of two, meaning each of your pairs will be grouped with a pair of golfers from a different company, giving you some valuable networking time on the course! This is completely optional, just indicate whether you’d like to remain as a foursome or be split up on the registration form.

We are considering booking a shuttle bus if there is enough interest - if this is something you’d like to take advantage of please indicate so on the registration form. The shuttle bus would leave from WCA’s office at 1447 Waverley Street.

Please note - we are currently limiting companies to one team each in order to give as many as possible a chance to play. Multiple team registrations from the same company will be deleted and refunded.

Date: Thursday, August 10
Time: Registration and lunch at Noon, Shotgun Start at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Kingswood Golf and Country Club, La Salle MB
Cost: $240/foursome or $60/golfer

For construction firms to thrive, synergy, teamwork and trust must exist between the office and the field. The proper deployment of defined processes and tools will facilitate this critical alignment.  This collaboration must begin before mobilization, and continue through project closeout. 

Join YCLM and rock star WCA Education facilitator Stephane McShane for a session on the workflow that must exist in order to mitigate risk and maximize productivity. During this session, we will discuss why the processes of preconstruction planning, short interval planning, production tracking, daily project reports, exit strategy, and lessons learned are critical to the organization.  We will also discuss what the benefits are for each member of the team, and how these processes can be properly implemented.

You will learn:

•  The information needed to effectively navigate pre-construction planning

•   The critical communication required in short interval planning

•   The importance of accurate production tracking

•   The needed data transfer of a daily project report

•   The data collection required of the project team during closeout and lessons learned

Date: Wednesday, June 7
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: WCA’s Office, 1447 Waverley
Cost: $25, includes dinner

Thanks as always to our wonderful sponsors for making this event possible!

Join YCLM, along with Akman Construction, MMP Architects and Crosier Kilgour & Partners, for a tour at the currently under construction Payworks new corporate office on June 1st.

The new Payworks Head Office is a corporate office project located in Winnipeg's Waverley West neighbourhood. The 4-Storey 93,000 Sqft building sits in the centre of an 8 acre site, with a 330 stall parking structure to the North, and a naturalized landscape stretching along the South and West edges of the property. Payworks' people-first approach is embedded throughout the design, from the diversity of workspace, collaboration, and meeting spaces, to the numerous indoor and outdoor amenities located throughout the project. Additional information on the building can be found on the Payworks website here: https://blog.payworks.ca/payworks-new-headquarters-building-a-safe-and-welcoming-space-for-all

Following the tour we’ll be heading to Stone Angel Brewing for drinks, appetizers and networking.

Date: Thursday, June 1
Time: Tour at 3:30 p.m., networking event immediately to follow
Location: 80 Payworks Way (Networking event at Stone Angel Brewing, 1875 Pembina Hwy)
PPE: CSA Hard Hat, CSA Safety Boots, Safety Glasses, Gloves, High Visibility Vest, Pants
Cost: $25 (includes appetizers at networking event)

Thanks to MMP Architects, Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. and Akman Construction for helping us out on this site tour.

And of course thank you to all our 2023 sponsors for making this and all our events possible

Join YCLM as we head to RRC Polytech to learn from a Masonry Master on Tuesday, May 16.

Brian Gebhardt, a Masonry instructor at Red River College, has over 45 years of experience in the trade. He’s worked as a Bricklayer across the prairie provinces and began his own company, Gebhardt Masonry Ltd. before accepting a position at Red River College in 1989. Over the years, he’s helped shape numerous students that have walked through his doors and has been awarded many accolades, including being named Apprenticeship Manitoba’s instructor of the year in 2019.

Brian will show us around the masonry shop and provide some insight into his lengthy career and the fundamentals of the Masonry trade. The classroom is surrounded by projects and brick artwork, so be prepared for a little dust.

Following the Masonry session, we will then tour the new Skilled Trades and Technology Centre to see some of the other classrooms for construction-related trades offered at RRC. Coffee and Oh Doughnuts will be served.

Date: Tuesday, May 16
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: RRC Polytech Notre Dame Campus, 2055 Notre Dame Ave
Cost; $25, includes coffee and Oh Doughnuts

Brian entered the Masonry trade in 1976 on the advice of his father.  As a recent high school graduate, he accepted a labourer position with Fial Masonry to earn money while he planned his future career path.

Once Brian realized that the Bricklayer trade was his passion, he applied and was hired by Heymann's Masonry where he began his Apprenticeship. Brian remained with this company for the entire four-year journey to earn his Red Seal Endorsement in 1980.

His technical training was completed at Red River Community College (now RRC Polytech) under the guidance of George Smith.

After working for a few larger Masonry companies across the prairie provinces, Brian struck out on his own and began Gebhardt Masonry Contracting Ltd. where he provided services to both light commercial and residential clients. He continued running his company full-time until 1989 when he was offered the position of Masonry Instructor at Red River College Polytechnic.

In addition to celebrating 45 years in the trade, Mr. Gebhardt has been awarded many accolades over his lengthy career as a Bricklayer. Some notable awards are:

• 2009 SpecMix 500 - 2nd Place Finish

• 2010 SpecMix 500 - 1st Place Finish and Western Canada representative at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nevada

• 2016 Regional Craftsman Award-winner

• 2016 "Best Light Commercial" project for Finn McCool's Restaurant from Manitoba Masonry Designs

• 2014 Instructor of the Year - Apprenticeship Manitoba

• 2018 Instructor of the Year - Apprenticeship Manitoba

As a member of the National Technical Committee with Skills Canada and Skills Manitoba, Brian is able to learn and exchange ideas with instructors from across Canada. He is also proud of the fact that Manitoba Masons have won 22 medals in their 22 years of involvement with the Skills competitions.

When Brian is away from his work-life he is doing anything but sitting around. A licensed private pilot since 1977, a certified Ski Instructor and certified Scuba Diver are just a few of his pastimes that keep him and his family seeking that next thrill or adventure! As well, Brian is an avid motorcycle collector owning multiple bikes, both street and dirt. Although his prized bike is a 1978 Suzuki RM125, you'll most often see him riding one of his Ducati motorcycles early in the morning, most summer weekends.

This tour is sold out - email yclm@winnipegconstruction.ca to join the waitlist.

Join YCLM for our second tour of the North End Water Pollution Control Centre (NEWPCC) on April 27.

The NEWPCC Headworks Upgrades includes the construction of three new tunnels to redirect sewage to a new 22m deep fully redundant sewage pump station. The sewage will be then pass through a set of four self-cleaning screens to remove large solids, and then pass through a set of 10 grit removal cells. The resulting effluent will then be returned to the existing treatment plant for final treatment. The project includes the construction of a back up generator building, a new control room, a solids handling facility, a new transformer yard, and odor control.

Representatives from Red River Solutions, an Oscar Renda - AECON General Partnership, will be on hand guiding the tour.

Following the tour we’ll be heading to a nearby restaurant or lounge for drinks, appetizers and networking with colleagues.

Date: Thursday, April 27 (rain date May 4)
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: 306 Highland Avenue
Cost: $25, includes appetizers at networking event (location TBD)

PPE: Required: CSA hard hat, min. 6” high CSA safety boots, safety glasses, high visibility vest, pants, and gloves. Prefer long sleeves on shirts. The site is very uneven and we recommend individuals with mobility impairment contact us for recommendations.

Thanks as always to our generous 2023 Sponsors!