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.
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