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Business & Professional
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WinSETT Centre launches GoFundMe campaign to outlast COVID-19
The Canadian Centre for Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology (WinSETT Centre) has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise donations during the COVID-19 pandemic, as its sources of revenue—including face-to-face, facilitated workshops and sponsorships—have dried up for now, with…
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Knowledge mapping
How competitive are your firm’s assets?
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Becoming a B Corp
Sustainability certification can help attract and retain the best and brightest employees.
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The ‘Problem A’ way to create marketing content that sells
Use brief, helpful content to showcase your capabilities.
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More industry events reorganized during pandemic
Here is an update on how upcoming industry events are being reorganized during the global COVID-19 pandemic: – The newly established Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance’s (FGIA’s) Summer Conference, planned for June 22 to 25 in Chicago, Ill., is being…
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COVID-19 and standard CCDC/CCA clauses
At the time of this column’s writing on Mar. 30, 2020, Canada has reported 7,297 cases of COVID-19 (both presumed and confirmed). In a continued effort to ‘flatten the curve’ and slow the spread of the virus, the federal and…
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Rethinking liability insurance
Does your firm need a new approach?
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ACEC-Canada asks federal government for industry support
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Canada (ACEC-Canada) has written to the prime minister and several cabinet ministers with specific recommendations for how the consulting engineering community can retain its capacity to help the federal government mitigate the COVID-19…
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As Ontario closes non-essential workplaces, essential construction continues
To further contain the spread of COVID-19, the government of Ontario has ordered the mandatory closure of all non-essential workplaces effective today at 11:59 p.m. ET. The closure will be in effect for 14 days, with the possibility of further…
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Crisis management expert shares business advice during COVID-19
Now is not the time for half measures. Suzanne Bernier, an internationally recognized crisis expert, is calling for businesses to be more proactive in combating the spread of COVID-19. To “flatten the curve” and prevent health-care systems from being overloaded…
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Joint and several liability for engineers
The 1% rule is particularly problematic for consultants.
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CMPX 2020 postponed
The Canadian Mechanical & Plumbing Exposition (CMPX), originally scheduled for Mar. 25-27, 2020, has been postponed following the World Health Organization (WHO’s) declaration of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. “Just 10 days ago, we were confident the show would…
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Canadian Consulting Engineer helps celebrate Women In Construction
Canadian Consulting Engineer joins sister publications On-Site, Rock to Road and Crane & Hoist Canada in celebrating women in the construction industry with a special new website, sponsored by John Deere. Launched last week, in time for International Women’s Day, the site features…
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OIQ celebrates 100 years in Quebec engineering
L’Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) marked its 100th birthday on Feb. 14. Originally founded as the Corporation of Professional Engineers of Quebec (CPEQ) in 1920 to ensure competence and ethical behaviour for approximately 500 members, it now comprises 65,000…
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Glass, glazing and fenestration industries form alliance
As of Jan. 1, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)—which represents more than 300 producers of glass, glazing and curtain wall products for commercial and residential construction—and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) have officially combined into one organization, the…
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WinSETT’s new chair positions women for success in engineering
Marg Latham, P.Eng, CMC, is the first consulting engineer to be named chair of the Canadian Centre for Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology.
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The tax implications of international employee transfers
It can be challenging to navigate the complex environment for international employee assignments.
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Tips for calling new prospects
Pick up the phone and see where it takes you.
CEO and MEA update standard agreement for consulting engineers
Consulting Engineers of Ontario (CEO) and the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) are issuing an updated version of their client/engineer standard agreement for professional consulting services. The agreement is a pro forma contract for professional services between consulting engineering firms and…
Consulting engineers address need to adapt to changing times
In today’s dynamic business environment, an organization’s dynamic capabilities are the source of its competitive advantage. In a paper published in the Strategic Management Journal, researchers from Stanford University define dynamic capability as a “firm’s ability to integrate, build, and…
OAA showcases infrastructure innovations in inaugural Shift Challenge
At a free event on Nov. 6, the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) will showcase 11 infrastructure projects it has recognized through its inaugural Shift Challenge program, which addresses how new infrastructure can make communities better for everyone. Through an…
Second State in Australia approves registration requirement for engineers
The state of Victoria becomes the second of six national states in Australia to make engineering registration the law.
ACEC-Canada launches pre-election advocacy campaign
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada created an election website, InvestInfrastructure.ca, to educate candidates, political parties, and the public on the importance of accelerating and sustaining infrastructure investments and the creation of a national infrastructure corridor.
Pickering man fined $10,000 for illegal use of P.Eng.
Working as a “construction superintendent” the individual used the title “P.Eng.” in 40 emails between May, 2016 and June 2017.
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Tipping Point
A conversation with Annette Bergeron, President of Engineers Canada, about the 30-by-30 initiative and diversity in the engineering industry.
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Working Better Together
Talking diversity and inclusivity with Deanna Burgart, P.Eng, CET, president of Indigenous Engineering Inclusion Inc.
Public Services and Procurement Canada introduces Better Buying
The plan is based on three pillars: building a modern procurement foundation; delivering a simpler, responsive and accessible procurement system; and advancing socio-economic goals, increasing competition and fostering innovation.
Feds launch Infrastructure Statistics Hub
The Hub is an interactive tool that allows users to view data on the investment, stock, and contribution of infrastructure to the Canadian economy from the recently launched Infrastructure Economic Account.
P3 contract management tool provides insights to client perspectives
The Global Infrastructure Hub tool provides case studies and sets out the skills and expertise required to both procure and manage P3 programs across their whole lifecycle.
Many Voices: Moving the Needle on Renewable Energy
The technology exists today to move the world onto cleaner energy solutions, but what’s holding us up is political will.
