Adjudication is new in Manitoba – and it’s changing how payment disputes are resolved in construction. This session walks through a realistic mock scenario between a contractor and an owner to show how the adjudication process actually works. You’ll see key deadlines, requirements, and decision points play out in real time, with practical insights for both sides of the table.

Presenter:

Bailey Harris, Litigation and Construction Lawyer, TDS

• What is GPR?
• What GPR can (and cannot) tell you about your concrete
• When should you get a concrete scan
• The cost vs the risk
• Non- destructive testing and why it makes sense.
• Why concrete scanning should be in your specs for every project that includes concrete cutting or coring

Presenter:

Allan Gunter, CEO, Structure Scan
Mike Brunette, CFO, Structure Scan

As we have seen in the past summers, wildfires are a growing concern.  What do you do when the indoor air is cleaner than the outdoor air?

This session will identify the methods available to attack wildfire smoke brought in with your outdoor air.  We will look into ASHRAE Standard 62.1 Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, and how it addresses wildfire smoke.  Attendees will also learn about the equipment available that can integrate with existing HVAC equipment to combat the introduction of wildfires. 

Presenter:

Corey Nation, P. Eng, Engineering Division Manager, E.H. Price

Retrofitting water heating systems in commercial buildings can be a considerable undertaking.  This presentation will provide an overview of when to consider overhauling your building’s system and a ‘dos and don’ts’ of retrofit projects.  You’ll also learn how to budget/plan for regular maintenance of your boiler/water heating system, to maximize its life and efficiency.

Presenters:

Marc Ladouceur, Operations Manager, Mikkelsen Coward/Tech Air

In the design and/or replacement of roofing systems, particular attention is typically provided for continuity in air, vapour, and waterproofing protection. However, frequently overlooked are the structural requirements pertaining to roof design and secondary drainage considerations due to uplift, snow loads, and rain loads. 

This presentation will help inform on the design considerations that are required for Code compliance whether your system is SBS modified bitumen, metal, shingled, adhered, and/or mechanically anchored. Although often overlooked in the design process, many roofing systems will continue to experience changes in climate exposure over their design service life.  Climate change adaptation is an important consideration to ensure that performance expectations are commensurate with your budget, particularly with respect to secondary drainage. Case examples will also be provided from the authors files in which unique considerations were required in the design.

Presenter:

Adam Kriegl, M.Sc., EIT, Crosier Kilgour

The City of Winnipeg has introduced important changes to its permitting and development review process, impacting how projects are submitted, reviewed and approved.  This session will provide a clear overview of what’s changed and what it means for both contractors and owners – so you can plan better, submit smarter and avoid delays.

Presenter:

Rick Klassen, Manager of Commercial Construction Permits, City of Winnipeg

In Canada, modular construction has long been dismissed as temporary or low-quality—more trailer than tower. That perception has kept it on the sidelines even as other markets used modular to deliver faster, more predictable projects.

Now, Ottawa’s $13-billion Build Canada Homes initiative signals a shift: a push toward factory-built, modular, and mass-timber solutions to meet urgent housing demand. But will this create real opportunities for developers and governments, or is it another promise that won’t materialize? Find out why modular has struggled to scale in Canada, and what’s different today. Attendees will also learn how Winnipeg developers, owners, and public partners might use modular to reduce risk, speed delivery, and bring projects online faster.

Presenters:

Daniel Melendez, President, LCM Construction Managers / Design-Builders