2015 - Year in Review
In 2015, Manitoba Women in Construction enjoyed its first full year in operation, building on its 2014 successes. The group worked
towards its mandate to “facilitate the long-term success of women in Manitoba’s construction industry by providing a resource for
support, mentoring, networking, community involvement and education” by hosting events, seminars and tours and by working to engage women within the construction industry.
MWC hosted nine events throughout 2015, including tradeshows, tours and networking, and professional development seminars. Enjoy this look back on the year that was, including our slate of events for 2016. MWC is committed to continuing to improve the representation and retention of women in the construction industry in 2016.
2015 Manitoba Women in Construction Board of Directors
Chair Vice-Chair Secretary Events Membership Trades Outreach Communications WCA Liasion Past Chair Director at Large Teri Urban Soo Lee Ellowyn Nadeau Tammy Ducharme Susan Peterson Carla Larabie Mafe Pinzon Kelly Thiessen Jessica Lloyd Kayla Gervais Parkwest Projects Ltd.
Graham Construction and Engineering Red River College
Bornhorst Mechanical Inc.
Winnipeg Building & Decorating Ltd. Concord Projects Ltd.
Canadian Concrete Pipe and Precast Association Winnipeg Construction Association
Bird Construction Red River College
Manitoba Women in Construction is an initiative of the Winnipeg Construction Association.
February - CSAM Safety Conference
Board Members Carla Larabie and Soo Lee represented MWC at the 2015 CSAM Safety Conference in February
Manitoba Women in Construction attended
its first ever CSAM The Safety Conference on February 3 & 4, 2015 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg.
MWC representatives were on hand showing off their brand new booth and meeting with conference attendees - both men and women - to generate interest in the association. We gave away an Apple TV through a raffle sponsored by Concord Projects and promoted the opportunity to
become a MWC member.
February - Convention Centre Tour
and Networking event
Stuart Olsen was kind enough to give our members a tour of the upcoming expansion to the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. The expansion was in its early stages but our members enjoyed the opportunity to see the progress on one of Winnipeg’s most high-profile projects.
MWC hosted its first networking event of the year after the tour at the Convention Centre, enjoying refreshments and great company.
A big thank you to our sponsors for
this event:
QSI Interiors Ltd. The Border Group Antex Western Ltd. Flynn Canada Ltd. Supreme Steel Hay Decorating Co-Ltd. Stuart Olson
March - Working with Difficult
Colleagues Seminar
Genelle Macintyre from Partners in
Discovery presented this seminar in front of almost forty women in March. Her approach, filled with humour and insight, resonated greatly with attendees, who learned how to approach and deal with colleagues who can present challenges in the work place.
Thanks for the great presentation Genelle! You managed to help get our attendees responsive and engaged in a very helpful seminar.
May - Sparking Interest
In May, MWC joined 72 girls and teachers from River East School Division to help introduce the next generation of women in the workforce to the construction industry. A female plumber, pipefitter, electrician, carpenter and welder represented the industry and worked with the girls in their various areas of expertise.
Thanks to Concord Projects Ltd. for
co-sponsoring the event and providing goodie bags for the participants!
May
2nd Annual
MWC BBQ
More than 106 people, both men and women, came out to MWC’s second annual BBQ in Winnipeg Construction Association’s parking lot. The Red Ember food truck brought their local, wood-fired pizza for lunch where industry members had the chance to meet, mingle and enjoy a wonderful sunny spring day.
Thanks to our sponsors!
Ellis Don
CSAM
Concord Projects Ltd.
Bornhorst Mechanical Inc.
Gardon Construction Ltd.
WCA
August - 62M Condos Tour
MWC had the chance to tour theunder-construction 62M Condos project in the summer. The group heard about how the project came to fruition, and about some interesting design features and constructability challenges of the building.
The tour sold out in less than a week and we’re looking forward to organizing a tour of the completed building in the new year.
September - Manitoba Legislature
Hermetic Tour
Registration for this hugely-popular tour sold out, and attendees raved about the inscriptions, Freemasonic symbols and hidden meanings behind the building’s architecture. Exploring all the hidden corners and passageways of one of Manitoba’s most intriguing structures was a real thrill for everyone who went.
A big thanks to our sponsors:
Parkwest Projects Ltd.
PCL Constructors
Graham Construction &
Engineering
November - Essentials of NegotiatingIn partnership with SCMA
Rick Reid, Executive Director of Supply Chain Management Association Manitoba, presented this seminar on the essentials of negotiaiting in the construction industry. Rick was engaging and interactive, providing useful information everyone in attendance could relate to.
Upcoming events in 2016
February:62M Tour.Members will have the opportunity to attend a follow-up tour at 62M Condos to see the finished product, followed by a mix-and-mingle.
April: Professional Development. Our members will have the chance to learn about social media best practices for the construction industry - a very important skill in today’s landscape.
May: Career Expo. We will have a presence at the 2016 Manitoba Construction
Career Expo.
May:Sparking Interest. MWC will once again help introduce girls to the construction industry.
June: Golf Clinic. Golfing is a great skill to have in the construction industry, so we’re planning on having a clinic for women and men with different levels of golfing ability. This event will be followed by a mix-and-mingle.
Keep an eye out for plenty of other events during 2016!
Join MWC Today!
Are you a woman in Manitoba’s construction industry? Enthusiastic about expanding your skills and network? Want to connect with other women working in the industry?
Look into joining the Manitoba Women in Construction!
Visit https://mbwomeninconstruction.com/ and join today!