Disputes don’t always begin after projects – they often start during design, bidding, and construction. Join YCLM for an engaging 60-minute presentation with Revay and Associates Limited; a firm who provides specialized consulting services to the construction industry with a focus on dispute resolution and dispute avoidance.

In this session, Revay will introduce common factors that lead to claims and/or disputes on projects. Revay will also introduce practices for different parties involved in the various phases of projects to consider in support of dispute avoidance and the management of claims and disputes. We will discuss current industry trends and issues, while going over practical examples. Audience participation will be strongly encouraged! 

What you’ll learn:
🔹 Some common issues at various stages of projects that lead to disputes
🔹 Current industry trends and issues
🔹 Practical strategies to avoid claims and manage disputes before they escalate
🔹 Real-world examples of disputes related to delay, productivity loss, and cost overruns

Date: Tuesday, January 27
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Winnipeg Construction Association, 1447 Waverley Street
Cost: $25 - Includes Dinner ($15 for students - contact yclm@winnipegconstruction.ca for information on student discounts).

This session is a great introduction to dispute avoidance and management. Revay is also leading a more in-depth session on Avoiding (and Managing) Construction Disputes on a Project on January 28 hosted by WCA. Click here for details.

Session Leaders:

Happy holidays and Feliz Navidad! Our annual Holiday Party presented by PCL is taking place at La Roca premium Mexican lounge on Thursday, December 4. Join us for a festive evening including food, drinks and a live DJ to set the vibe.

Date: Thursday, December 4
Location: La Roca, 155 Smith St, Winnipeg
Time: 6:00 - Midnight
Cost: $50, includes one drink ticket, food and a take home gift

This event is sold out. To join the waitlist, please let us know you’re interested at yclm@winnipegconstruction.ca.

Join YCLM for an engaging educational session at Manitoba Hydro Place, one of the most energy-efficient office towers in North America. Led by Mark Pauls, Building Energy Manager, this session will explore how integrated building systems, thorough commissioning, and ongoing operations come together to deliver exceptional energy performance and occupant comfort.

Date: Thursday, November 20
Time: Session to take place from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., networking portion immediately to follow
Location: Manitoba Hydro Building, 360 Portage Avenue. Networking portion to take place at Rudy’s (inside the MB Hydro Building)
Price: $25, includes appetizers and one drink at networking event

Manitoba Hydro Place is a landmark 22-storey office tower recognized internationally for its energy efficiency and high-performance design. The building consumes approximately 60% less energy than similar office towers and is LEED Platinum certified. The building’s innovative double-skin façade and 115-foot solar chimney harness natural ventilation and daylight while reducing heating and cooling demands. Triangular floor plans, south-facing wings, and atrium “winter gardens” provide daylighting, thermal comfort, and indoor environmental quality throughout the workspace. Manitoba Hydro Place exemplifies how thoughtful design strategies, building systems and continuous performance optimization can combine to create a truly sustainable and functional workplace. It’s a global example of high-performance architecture in a northern climate, inspiring both designers and construction professionals alike.

What to expect

Go beyond the surface to understand how Manitoba Hydro Place continues to perform at the highest level more than a decade after opening.

● Building Systems in Action: Learn how the building’s mechanical, electrical, and automation systems interact to achieve comfort and efficiency.

● Commissioning and Optimization: Hear how thorough commissioning and continuous monitoring ensure systems perform as designed, and how performance data informs ongoing operations.

● Operational Lessons: Mark Pauls will share insights from managing one of Canada’s most complex building systems—highlighting what’s worked, what’s evolved, and what lessons can be applied across other projects.

● Bridging Design and Operation: Discuss how construction, design, and facility management teams can collaborate to achieve sustained building performance.

This session offers a valuable opportunity to connect technical concepts with practical experience. Whether you work in construction, engineering, design, or facilities management, you’ll gain actionable insights into how integrated systems thinking and energy management drive long-term success in high-performance buildings.

About the speaker:

Prost to good times! YCLM’s annual Oktoberfest is back — and it’s bigger, better, and beer-ier than ever! Join us for an evening filled with steins, sausages, and plenty of Bavarian cheer. Expect tasty eats, lively music, and the chance to mingle with construction leaders who know how to raise a glass as well as a roof. Grab your lederhosen (or just your party spirit) and come celebrate the season with us.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Paragon Living, for making this event possible!

Date: Thursday, October 9
Location: Low Life Barrel House, 398 Daly St N
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 (includes one drink ticket, access to Oktoberfest themed food, a souvenir gift and the chance to win themed prizes).

Join YCLM to experience the thrill of working at height with Rope Access 101, an exclusive Young Construction Leaders of Manitoba event.

Led by the experts at Voyageur Technical (the same team that supports the HSC Children’s Hospital “Suspended Superheroes” event) this live demonstration will showcase the specialized skills and safety systems used to scale, inspect, and maintain some of the most challenging building environments. Attendees will get up close to the action – and for those ready to step outside their comfort zone, you’ll have the chance to strap in, harness up, and rappel down the building yourself under professional supervision. 

*PPE will be mandatory as we are on an active job site.

Date: Tuesday, September 16
Time: 4:00 - 6:00p.m.
Location: 138 Portage Ave East
Cost: $25 (includes appetizers at networking portion)
PPE: Steel-toed boots, high-vis vest, hardhat, safety glasses, work gloves (leather preferred)

Thank you to all our 2025 Sponsors for making this event possible

Join us for an evening of sunshine, good vibes, and great company at the YCLM Summer Mixer! Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to connect, unwind, and enjoy a fun summer night.

Date: Thursday, August 21
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Tavern Rooftop, 345 Graham Avenue
Cost: $25, includes one drink and appetizers

Please note - this event is taking place directly after our Site Tour of Solara Flats. If you have a ticket to the site tour, you do not need to purchase a separate ticket for the Summer Mixer.

Thanks to all our sponsors for making our events possible:

This tour is sold out. Please email yclm@winnipegconstruction.ca if you’d like to join the waitlist.

Join YCLM and Bockstael for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Solara Flats, a landmark development in sustainable urban living and social inclusion. Located in the heart of Downtown Winnipeg, Solara Flats is slated to be Manitoba's first net-zero emission apartment high-rise and western Canada’s first near carbon zero residential hi-rise, setting a new benchmark for energy-efficient mixed-income housing.

Date: Thursday, August 21
Time: Arrival and registration at 3:30 p.m., tour will begin at 3:45 p.m.
Location: 308 Colony Street
Cost: $30 - includes a ticket to YCLM’s Summer Mixer at Tavern Rooftop
PPE Required: Steel-toed boots, high-vis vest, hardhat, safety glasses

This 21-storey, mixed-use tower is a bold step forward in environmental innovation and community-building. Developed through a unique partnership between the University of Winnipeg’s Community Renewal Corporation 2.0, Lotus Holdings and private and government partners, and community partners, Solara Flats features 214 modern, high-performance rental units—with a third dedicated to affordable housing and nearly a third designed for barrier-free or adaptable living. It is an exemplary model of inclusive urban design.

As part of this immersive tour, you’ll explore:

• Manitoba’s first large-scale use of Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) panels, seamlessly embedded into the building envelope, helping drive the building toward net-zero ready status.

• A suite of sustainable design features and high-efficiency building systems that drastically reduce operational carbon emissions and utility costs.

• Affordable housing solutions that maintain quality, comfort, and access to premium amenities, including a landscaped terrace, gym, and common lounge areas.

• Mixed use development with main floor commercial suites adding to the vibrancy of the building and adjacent street spaces. 

• The strategic integration of social equity, universal design, and green building practices, all under one roof.

See how this flagship project for UWCRC2.0 leverages funding and collaboration across all levels of government, while demonstrating how forward-thinking design can transform downtown cores into vibrant, livable, and low-carbon communities.

Whether you’re in housing, urban planning, architecture, engineering, sustainability, or public policy, Solara Flats offers real-world insights into how net-zero, near carbon zero affordable, and inclusive development can be achieved—at scale.

Thanks as always to our 2025 Sponsors for making this event possible:

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

Join YCLM for an exclusive industry tour of the new DFSM Sage Creek K–8 school currently under construction. This impressive two-storey facility spans 71,000 sq.ft  showcasing a modern approach to educational and community infrastructure. The facility includes 61,400 sq.ft of dedicated school space and an additional 9,400 sq.ft allocated for a fully integrated daycare center. During the tour, participants will gain insights into the design, layout, and construction techniques employed in delivering a contemporary learning environment tailored to support students from kindergarten through Grade 8.

The project has a scheduled substantial completion for this upcoming school year.

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

Key features of the new school include:

• A central core housing a full-sized gymnasium, multipurpose room, home economics lab, industrial arts space, music room, and a vibrant learning commons—designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning.

• Two distinct classroom wings extending in the east-west direction, promoting efficient circulation and access to shared amenities.

• A purpose-built daycare facility located on the south side of the building, offering convenient and secure access for families and staff.

• Tour attendees will have the opportunity to observe construction phases, discuss project challenges and solutions with the design and construction teams, and explore how modern building practices are shaping the future of educational spaces.

Date: Thursday, July 10
Time: Registration at 3:45, tour to begin promptly at 4:00 p.m.
Location: 45 Witham Rd
PPE: Steel-toed boots, high-vis vest, hardhat, safety glasses, gloves
Tickets: $25, includes appetizers at Block and Blade following the tour.

Thanks to all our 2025 Sponsors for making this event possible:

Join YCLM to discover the fascinating journey behind the walls that shape our homes, schools, hospitals and skyscrapers. This immersive tour of CertainTeed Gypsum, of a state-of-the-art drywall manufacturing plant, offers a rare glimpse into the precision, innovation and scale behind one of construction’s most essential yet often overlooked materials: drywall.

Date: Wednesday, June 11
Time: Registration at 3:45, tour to start at 4:00 p.m.
Location: 1200 Empress Street
PPE: Steel-toed boots, high-vis safety vests, hardhats, safety glasses all required
Cost: $25 (includes appetizers at networking event which will be hosted on-site)

With production ties founded in 1929, this historic Manitoba facility has been a proud part of the community for nearly a century and continues to thrive thanks to the dedication of its 60+ local employees. CertainTeed’s work supports not just a product, but the very structure of modern life as drywall plays a crucial role in today’s buildings. It is the silent framework that enables comfort, safety, and design in contemporary construction. It shapes interiors, improves fire resistance, enhances acoustics, and provides a smooth canvas for the places where we live and work. Without it, the clean, efficient, and adaptable spaces we take for granted would not be possible.

On this tour, you'll see how both raw and recycled gypsum is transformed into the sleek, durable panels that line the walls of the modern world. Watch cutting-edge machinery in motion, learn about sustainable manufacturing practices, and meet the skilled Manitobans behind it all.

Recommended for construction industry professionals, consultants, students, and the simply curious, this tour reveals that drywall is more than just a building material-- it is the foundation of modern life. Come see how everyday walls are anything but ordinary!

Thanks to all our 2025 Sponsors for making this event possible:

Our golf tournament is sold out - to join the waitlist email yclm@winnipegconstruction.ca

YCLM’s annual golf tournament is returning to Kingswood Golf and Country Club on June 6.

Join us for our fourth annual golf tournament, presented by Sunbelt Rentals.

Location: Kingswood Golf & Country Club
Date: Friday, June 6, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. shotgun start
Ticket Price: $450 per team (or $125 per person if not registering a foursome)
Included with ticket: 18 holes, cart rental, grab-and-go breakfast and lunch, one drink ticket and dinner, tee gift and the chance to win great prizes!

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 Monday, May 12 at Noon.

Thank you to our title sponsor: Sunbelt Rentals:

Join YCLM for our first flagship event of 2025 - our annual Wine and Cheese, presented by Bockstael Construction.

This year’s event is taking place aboard the iconic Nonsuch ship at the Manitoba Museum. Step back in time on this stunning 17th century replica ship while enjoying fine wines and cheeses. Mix and mingle with fellow industry members in a unique setting, surrounded by the rich history of early trade and exploration.

Date: Thursday, April 10
Time: 6:00 p.m. - Midnight
Location: Nonsuch Gallery at the Manitoba Museum (190 Rupert Ave)

Please note, spouses, partners and other guests are welcome (just make sure to purchase a ticket for them as well).

Thank you to Bockstael Construction for being Wine and Cheese’s presenting sponsor!

And thank you to all our 2025 sponsors for making our events possible:

This tour is sold out. To join the waitlist, email yclm@winnipegconstruction.ca

Join YCLM for an up-close look into two significant projects being undertaken at the historic Portage and Main intersection. Tour attendees will be divided up into two groups and explore both the Portage and Main Pedestrian Opening Project and the 335 Main Redevelopment (Formerly the Bank of Montreal).

Date: Wednesday, March 26
Time: 3:30 - 6:00 p.m, with a networking event to follow
Location: We will meet at 355 Main Street
Cost: $30 (includes appetizers at networking event, location TBD)
PPE: Steel-toed boots, high-vis vest, hardhat, safety glasses

Portage and Main Pedestrian Opening

Winnipeg's most iconic intersection, Portage and Main, will soon be re-opening to pedestrians. Pedestrians haven't been able to cross the intersection at street level since 1979. Concrete barriers are being removed at each corner of the intersection to allow for at-grade pedestrian crossing. Construction also includes modifications to existing streetlights/traffic signals, as well as various structural repairs.

Work is currently being completed simultaneously at all 4 corners of the intersection. Scheduled concrete barrier removal is currently complete. New sidewalk installation is ongoing at some corners, while other corners are in early stages of waterproofing installation, conduit/base install for new traffic signals/streetlights, as well as structural modifications. All current work is being completed within temperature-controlled hoardings to maintain construction schedule.

335 Main Redevelopment (former Bank of Montreal)

The historic building at 335 Main Street in Winnipeg is being transformed into a national heritage centre for the Red River Métis people. Acquired by the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) in 2020, this redevelopment embodies a commitment to preserving and celebrating Métis heritage, language, governance, and contributions to Canada's history. It will provide Métis citizens a place to share their stories while offering all Canadians the opportunity to learn about this rich cultural legacy. 

Work is currently being done to complete selective demolition and moving into base building. Mechanical and electrical rough-ins are underway with stud framing scheduled to begin in the next few weeks.

Thank you to our Sponsors for making this event possible:

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: