Join us for an enlightening session on mass timber from the perspective of mass timber suppliers, installers and the Canadian Wood Council.

The CIQS is proud to host our BC Mass Timber Seminar at the upscale Metropolitan Hotel on Feb.20, 2020 starting at 5:30 p.m. With mass timber construction on the rise, we have compiled an expert panel of speakers to deliver engaging presentation and to inspire guests with an informing Q&A session. We will have speaker representatives from:

This dinner event is open to everyone, including CIQS members, non members and students and will begin with a networking opportunity to grow your professional community.

Agenda:

• 5:30pm – Welcome reception and networking
• 6:00pm – Dinner begins (3 course meal)
• 7:00pm – Panelist takes the stage
• 7:40pm – Q & A begins
• 8:30pm – Closing remarks and wrap-up

Globalization has had a huge impact on the construction industry in Western Canada in the last several years. With this change combined with more diverse clients, challenging projects, increased paperwork vigilance and a practical timely alternative mechanism for handling disputes during the construction execution process has become necessary.

The Canadian construction industry everywhere is now in the midst of significant change with lien act reform changes and the introduction of prompt payment and adjudication going into effect in various provincial jurisdictions and potentially will be implemented on federal projects in the not to distant future.

The opportunity to gain valuable insight and knowledge to prepare for this new business climate reality will be discussed at many levels and from different perspectives. The key benefit takeaway for those attendees will be to consider options, strategies and meet valuable industry contact connections that could help them prepare for this adjustment.

The Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors in partnership with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors is pleased to host this event on behalf of all Western Canadian construction industry stakeholders.

Guest Speakers

Symposium Speakers

• Jerry Crawford, KGC Consulting Ltd
• Laura Cundari, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
• Bruce Thompson, Wood PLC
• Jane Sidnell, Rose LLP
• Ali Fard, Driver Trett
• Gerald McEniry, Revay and Associates Limited
• Matt Ainley, General Contractors Alliance
• Glenn Ackerley, Weinfoulds LLP
• William Kenny, Miller Thomson LLP
• Chris Petrucci, Bennett Jones
• Adrianna Worman, Schuett Law
• Sean Ralph, Dentons
• Bill Black, CCA
• Terry Milot, Chemco Electrical Contractors
• Weston Rudd, Graham Construction
• Richard Venerus, Venerus Advisory Partners
• Sean Merchant, Intact
• Sarah Heppinstall, First Capital Realty
• Mark Scharf, University of Calgary
• Nick Duursema, ND Ventures
• Campbell Adams, RICS Prairies Representative
• Barrie Marshall, ADR Institute

Dinner Keynote Speaker

• Sharon Vogel, Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

Workshop – Networking – Dinner – Keynote Presentation… Don't miss it!!

Meet the CIQS Board of Directors and grow your network while enjoying drinks and snacks in a relaxing atmosphere.

CIQS members are invited to join the CIQS National Board for a Meet & Greet Event at the Marriott Airport Hotel (in Forum 2) on Thursday January 23rd from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Mingle with local members, meet the National Board and enjoy some delicious snacks and drinks on us.

We look forward to seeing you at the event – don't forget to bring your business cards.

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Nobel Hall, Oakville, ON | 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Register to join us at our 7th Annual Construction and Project Management Seminar on Thursday, February 20, at Noble Hall in Oakville, Ontario.

Excellent opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking!

Infrastructure Ontario

Accomplishments, Current & Future Projects

CIQS and RICS are delighted to have senior representatives from Infrastructure Ontario present on accomplishments, current and future projects.

Infrastructure Ontario:

• Partners in both the public and private sectors to create value out of – or modernize – the public assets of the province.
• Identifies such opportunities to work in partnership by bringing a seamless “one-stop shop” perspective to turn government decisions into action through a range of contracting and commercial models.
• With its enterprise-wide view it seeks to effectively manage assets and projects over their full life cycle.

Don’t miss insightful presentations from industry leaders that are current and relevant to professionals engaged in Construction Economics in Ontario and Canada.

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