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

MHCA focused on bolstering infrastructure investment programs

The city and provincial governments are looking to the construction industry to help fuel economic recovery as Manitoba moves toward reopening the economy, the MHCA Executive Committee heard at its April 22 teleconference meeting.

The association is working with a group of six industry and business associations to support both the Winnipeg and Manitoba governments in their efforts to kickstart the economy, put people to work and shore up their general revenues which have been hurt by the shutdown of non-essential businesses.

Among those efforts are:

  • Letter April 15 to Premier Pallister asking that he lead an economic recovery plan, with short, medium and long-term initiatives, and:
    • Accelerate and enhance by over-committing provincial capital core infrastructure budgets by up to double, alone and/or jointly with the federal government, to get people working and money churning in the economy
    • Direct resumption this season of the Provincial Quarry Rehabilitation Program whose reserve account holds more than $8 million dedicated by legislation to quarry rehabilitation programs
    • Announce the creation of an economic recovery task force led by 5-7 key business leaders, resourced by Manitoba, equipped to reach out, assess and offer advice directly to you on the economic recovery matters
  • Letter April 17 to three cabinet ministers with responsibility for infrastructure and the economy, to establish an economic recovery task force, led by key business leaders and supported by the provincial government
  • Support to Winnipeg City Council and administration on the recent administrative report on financial management of impacts of pandemic business shutdown

These initiatives build upon the work MHCA has done since the COVID-19 shutdown of non-critical businesses to ensure capital investment and infrastructure programs would roll out as planned at both levels of government, and to work with key safety program partners to equip the heavy construction industry with necessary workplace procedures and protocols for operating during the pandemic.

MHCA President Chris Lorenc noted the federal government is looking to accelerate investment in infrastructure in agreements with the province and municipalities, focusing on projects that can be rolled out immediately (shove-ready); 1 year to 18 months; and, between 18 months and 5 years.

The MHCA and its WORKSAFELY™ program worked to clarify the provincial public health order that took effect April 17 that requires all individuals entering Manitoba to self-isolate for 14 days. The association has secured assurance construction workers, or companies supplying services to the industry on projects, are able to attend worksites when moving between jurisdictions on projects. Construction is listed as an essential service by both Manitoba and Winnipeg.

WORKSAFELY™ Director Don Hurst told the board the program is working on resuming COR audits and providing COR training online in the coming weeks.

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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