WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #173: New Facility in Newfoundland

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Newfoundland is taking the wrap off their brand new, $240 million mental health and addictions centre in St. John’s – and it’s a beauty. The new facility, opening in spring 2025, includes 102 care beds and a 60-bed hostel. It’s 240,000 sq. feet and includes space for...
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Imagine looking at billion dollar cost overruns and missed completion deadlines in B.C. and thinking, "Yeah, we want some of that too."Yet that's what the Wab Kinew NDP Government is bringing to Manitoba by scrapping open and fair bidding and directing work to a small sliver of the workforce that supports them. This is the B.C. NDP model -- and it's a failure.Support our friends at Merit Manitoba as they fight the good fight for fair and open bidding practices!Merit Manitoba is the only association representing open shop contractors in the province. We provide vital services like policy advocacy, training, and the Manitoba Construction Industry Plan (MCIP). Our goal is to ensure contractors and their employees have access to the benefits and support they need to thrive. If you’re looking to join a community that stands for fairness and growth in Manitoba’s construction industry, reach out today to info@meritmb.com. If you know someone who could benefit, forward this post to help them discover the Merit advantage!#JoinMerit #OpenShopStrong ... See MoreSee Less

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WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #173: New Facility in NewfoundlandNewfoundland is taking the wrap off their brand new, $240 million mental health and addictions centre in St. John’s – and it’s a beauty.The new facility, opening in spring 2025, includes 102 care beds and a 60-bed hostel. It’s 240,000 sq. feet and includes space for physiotherapy, a fitness studio, art and music areas, a horticultural suite and spaces for spiritual practice. It will also work closely with a local hospital.From a CBC story: Chandra Kavanagh, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association in Newfoundland and Labrador, praised the facility for its thoughtful and modern design."I think that when people visit and get care in spaces like this, it does do some meaningful work to impact the stigma that we can sometimes experience when it comes to mental health and addictions. Simply coming to a beautiful space full of natural light, with thought provoking artwork, is a very different experience than going to, you know, an older building that may not have been well kept."Canada needs more of these modern treatment centres and there is no doubt other provinces will be looking at this one.--------Each week, ICBA’s Jordan Bateman reflects on what we’ve learned as we participate in ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program. ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program is helping more than 100 companies and more than 10,000 construction professionals better understand mental health. This program is free for all ICBA members – check out icba.ca/wellness for details. ... See MoreSee Less

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TRAINING TUESDAY: Leveraging Technology to enhance success with RFPs and achieve HSE goalsKerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest featured course.Leveraging Technology to enhance success with RFPs and achieve HSE goalsTuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 | 10:30-11:30 AM Pacific | Free, live webinaricbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/551-leveraging-technology-to-enhance-success-with-rfps-and-achieve...Missed this one? Check out icba.ca/coursesJoin us for an upcoming webinar where we'll explore leveraging cutting-edge HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) technology to enhance your success with Request for Proposals (RFPs). When an RFP lands in your inbox, it's a golden opportunity to outshine your competition. You've earned your spot on the bidder's list, now it's time to make your bid document stand out. Learn how integrating HSE technology can not only help you secure the job but also highlight your performance effectively. We'll discuss strategies for assessing the impact of safety requirements on your bidding ability, avoiding common presentation mistakes, and impressing the evaluation team with your comprehensive safety and insurance pre-plan, powered by innovative HSE technology solutions. Don't miss out on this invaluable insight into winning bids and showcasing your company's capabilities with the latest in HSE technology. ... See MoreSee Less

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"It's a game changer": what the Trans Mountain pipeline is doing for the Canadian economy -- it's a record year for 🇨🇦 oil production.#Get2Yes #Got2Yes ... See MoreSee Less

"It's a Game Changer" - Six Months On, What Has the Trans Mountain Pipeline Project Achieved and What's Next? - Canadian Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Events - EnergyNow

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CALGARY — Nearly six months after its opening, the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is boosting Canada's energy sector as promised — but questions still linger about who will pay for the project'...
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Interesting piece by former ICBA Board chair Rick Boates (of the outstanding Unitech Construction Management Ltd) on how to be successful managing major construction projects."Fundamentally, construction is a customer service business. Construction companies are generally not manufacturing and selling any products, they are simply selling their expertise to manage a very complex process. We are all selling time. Unfortunately, business as usual in our industry does not actually focus on customer service and misses the opportunity to maximize the value of our services." ... See MoreSee Less

Construction’s 9th Waste – Conflict!

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As Construction companies throughout the US and Canada focus on implementing Lean Construction methods to reduce Lean’s 8 wastes, more focus is needed on the construction industry’s 9th waste – ...
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Too much NDP waste, incompetence, and ideology.Healthcare in shambles. Affordability gone. Disorder and drugs everywhere. An economy gasping for breath under taxes, red tape, and mismanagement. Billions in debt. The NDP have to go. 🟠 🚫Vote Conservative. 🔵 👍B.C. needs a change in government, and NOW is the time to make it.www.icba.ca/election ... See MoreSee Less

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TRAINING TUESDAY: Leveraging Technology to enhance success with RFPs and achieve HSE goals

Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest featured course.

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Too much NDP waste, incompetence, and ideology.
Healthcare in shambles. Affordability gone. Disorder and drugs everywhere. An economy gasping for breath under taxes, red tape, and mismanagement. Billions in debt.

The NDP have to go. 🟠🚫
Vote Conservative. 🔵✅

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