Young Construction Leaders of Manitoba
1447 Waverley Street R3T 0P7 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Congratulations to our February Leader of the Month! YCLM Member: Cody Nowell Company: PCL Constructors Canada Inc.... Title: Manager, Construction Services As a construction services manager Cody oversees PCL’s virtual design and construction (VDC), quality, scheduling, document control, and construction engineering groups in Manitoba and Northern Ontario. His leadership in each of these departments has created an environment that our industry can be proud of and learn from. His mentorship and oversight in the VDC department has brought our industry to "new heights" encouraging drone technology in the field. Cody continues to inspire and mentor other young leaders to follow their passion in the construction industry. Cody was nominated by a friend in the industry - if you work with someone you think we should consider for our next Leader of the Month, click the link below to nominate! https://www.yclm.ca/leader-of-the-month

Join YCLM for a free webinar put on by Aaron Kyle, host of the Build Hatch Podcast. Aaron will tell the story of his journey in the construction industry as a builder, property developer and lawyer. Date: Thursday, February 25... Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Location: Webinar via Zoom Cost: Free (Click the link below to register) Aaron Kyle is the Founder and Director of Build Hatch, a platform based out of Australia dedicated to helping people and sharing stories about life in the building and construction industry. His qualifications include a Juris Doctor (Law) / Graduate Diploma Legal Practice, Bachelor Construction Management (Building) (Hons), Graduate Diploma Mining Engineering is also a Licensed Builder / Building Practitioner in both New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. He currently works as an Expert Witness and In-House Specialist Consultant for Construction Disputes at Quest Associates https://www.yclm.ca//virtual-boardroom-series-aaron-kyle-f

Congratulations to our January Leader of the Month! YCLM Member: Geoff Wurtak Company: Winnipeg Building & Decorating Ltd.... Title: Project Manager FEATURED PROJECT: True North Square: Hargrave Street Market Gusto North, Yard Burger, The Good Fight Taco, Saburo Kitchen, Rose Bar, & Mottola Grocery. PROJECT DETAILS Winnipeg Building & Decorating ltd. was selected to bring six of eight restaurant concepts, along with Winnipeg’s first boutique grocer, Mottola Grocery, to completion for True North Square’s new food hall which features all locally established restauranteurs. Geoff was responsible for the successful completion of all concepts, including extensive value engineering, scheduling, execution, and communicating to all project stakeholders. The Hargrave Street Market restaurant fit-ups had numerous challenges, including working on several projects simultaneously with one completion date, overcoming building-specific constraints/limitations, attention to detail for high-end finishes, coordination of owner supplied kitchen equipment, and acting as prime general contractor for various other general contractors. Geoff is excited to maintain the relationships built over the course of these projects and return to Hargrave Street Market to enjoy and support the local restaurants. Geoff was nominated by a friend in the industry - if you work with someone you think we should consider for our next Leader of the Month, click the link below to submit a nomination: https://www.yclm.ca/leader-of-the-month

Congratulations to our December Leader of the Month! YCLM Member: Tyler Clegg Company: Parkwest Project... Title: Business Manager Details: "I'd like to nominate Tyler Clegg for the Leader of the Month profile. Tyler is the Business Manager at Parkwest Projects and leads our procurement team, in addition to managing the operations of the business. In addition to his busy day job, Tyler is an active member in the construction industry. He is a member of WCA's Government Relations Committee, a CPA Mentor, and the lead of the community relations committee at Parkwest. Tyler has organized successful fundraising events for local organizations through Parkwest and outside of work as well. He has a passion for the local community." Tyler was nominated by a co-worker from Parkwest - if you work with someone you think we should consider for our next Leader of the Month, please click the link below! https://www.yclm.ca/leader-of-the-month

Our friends in Calgary are hosting a virtual event on "Leaders Initiating the Future Together" this Thursday, at 7:00 p.m. central, and have been kind enough to invite us! Join CCA's YCL Committee for virtual LIFT 5.0. Take part in breakout room discussions, facilitated by The Young Construction Leaders (YCL). This annual event promises to get you engaged, inspired, and will provide you with an opportunity to speak your voice on important challenges that the industry is faci...ng. Attendees will be able to engage and network with new peers in the industry. The topic themes for discussion are: -Technology -Communication -Social Responsibility -Professional & Personal Development -Work Life Balance Click the link below to register: https://weblink.cgyca.com//YoungConstruction%20Lea/details

Congratulations to our YCLM Leader of the Month! YCLM Member: Muriel Torchia Shyjak Company: MG Electrical/Mechanical Services Ltd... Title: Director of Operations - Owner Featured Project: Promotion of Women in the Trades Project Details: Muriel has been volunteering her time to promote women in the trades since purchasing the MG Electric/Mechanical Services Ltd with her partner in 2016. She has worked as a mentor at the Young Women's Conference in 2018 and 2019 that introduces high school girls to various training and employment opportunities in traditionally male sectors. At the beginning of this 2020, Muriel spoke on a panel for Manitoba Women in Construction's Building Her Story event, sharing personal stories and thoughts about increasing the visibility of women in the industry, as well as mentorship and building a professional network. She joined the Office to Advance Women Apprentices Advisory Board as an Industry Representative to help further this narrative. Muriel actively recruits and hires women and works on connecting other qualified candidates to local businesses. Thanks for your submission Muriel! We look forward to seeing you out at YCLM events again soon. Click the link below to be our next Leader of the Month! https://www.yclm.ca/leader-of-the-month

Join YCLM for a free Webinar info session featuring Luanne Whitecrow, who will be introducing the Progressing Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Certification program on behalf of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB). Date: Thursday, November 19 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Location: Webinar via Zoom... Cost: Free (click the link below to register) Luanne Whitecrow is Anishnaabe from the Seine River First Nation in Ontario. She graduated from the Toronto School of Business with diplomas in Micro Computer Business Applications, Network and Communications, and Office Administration. She has 11 years experience working within the Aboriginal community in the Greater Toronto Area, where she worked at the Aboriginal Business Resource Centre in marketing and promotion for the Toronto Aboriginal Business Association, its annual TABA Awards, and the Small Business Certificate Program. She played a key role in providing networking and guided support to Aboriginal artists in multiple disciplines: music, art, crafts, and other business ventures. For the past 8 years her focus has been on the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) program for the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. https://www.yclm.ca//webinar-canadian-council-for-aborigin

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Join YCLM for a free Webinar on Starting a Business with Jacqueline Young, Owner/Founder of Stationpoint Photographic. Date: Thursday, October 22 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Location: Webinar via Zoom... Cost: Free Jacqueline Young started Stationpoint Photographic in 2016. She specializes in commercial architectural photography services; collaborating closely with design professionals, contractors & builders, and owners to document and showcase their construction projects. YCLM has arranged this webinar as an opportunity for members to learn about the steps she took to start and develop her business, but more importantly to learn what contractors, architects & designers need to know when engaging and working with architectural photographers. Click the link below to register: https://www.yclm.ca//webinar-starting-a-business-with-jacq