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CONSTRUCTION
ECONOMIST
SPRING 2013
The Journal of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
Le Journal de l’Institut canadien des économistes en construction
2013
CIQS AGM
MONTREAL – JUNE 13-15
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ciqs.org
CONSTRUCTION
ECONOMIST
SPRING 2013
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advance professional quantity surveying
and construction estimating; to establish
and maintain national standards;
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President’s Message
Changes are afoot at CIQS Mark Russell, PQS(F)
A
s mentioned in my previous members may have. He will also be This is my last message as your
message, changes are afoot present at the AGM in Montreal to President and I can honestly say that
at CIQS. Since the last answer any legal questions regarding it has been a tremendous pleasure
edition of the Construction the Act. Given the implications of the to work with CIQS Council and the
Economist we have had our very first changes to the Institute, we encourage Executive Director this past year. Prior
CIQS Council video conference meeting, and welcome participation from the to every Council meeting Lois Metcalfe
passed the motion to proceed (subject membership on this subject. posts a message up in the venue
to approval by the membership at the The new website was launched in which simply states “For the Good of
AGM) to become an Association of late March and the initial response the Institute.” This is a reminder to
Associations under the new Canada appears to be positive. Lois Metcalfe Council as to why they are there and
Corporations Not-For-Profit Act, and deserves the plaudits for working to what purpose they serve. Over the
launched the new CIQS website. relentlessly and tirelessly on this years I have worked with a number of
The video conference meeting was venture. As most members who have Council members who have given up
not without its technical difficulties, had dealings with Lois will testify, she their time to serve as volunteers on
but we managed to make it work. has the best interests of the Institute at Council and even though they all have
Video conferencing meetings will cut heart at all times, and this was certainly different opinions, personalities and
down on the costs associated with shown in the weeks surrounding the backgrounds, every Council member
having face-to-face meetings and also website launch. has worked in their own way to better
reduce the amount of travel required It would be remiss to overlook the the Institute and are a credit to the
by Council. efforts put in to the new website by members they serve.
The subject of the video conferencing the Affiliated Associations and their This is also true of every member
meeting was to discuss the first draft support and administrative staff, so across the country who volunteers
of the proposed new Bylaws which thanks to the many resources across their time on Affiliate Boards or
were circulated by Nick Pasquino, the country who were involved in Chapters, marking or setting exams,
of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, CIQS putting together the content for volunteering time on committees
Legal Council on the transition to the the Affiliate sites and carrying out or trade show booths, carrying out
new Not-For-Profit Act. The decision to translation duties. We now have a evaluations, or just generally promoting
become an Association of Associations website that befits a forward looking the Profession. CIQS is becoming
was one reached after lengthy and and professional organization. more recognized both at home and
detailed discussions between Council Speaking of professional organization, internationally and we have an ever
on this subject. There are pro’s and the CIQS 2013 AGM committee, expanding list of fully and partially
con’s for each pathway and Council, headed by Past CIQS President Herve Accredited Post-Secondary Facilities
as the custodians of the Institute, had Couture, has planned an expansive and across the country. To those volunteers
a particularly torrid time establishing varied program for this year’s AGM in I want to say thank you. You are the
which route was the best fit for the Montreal. The AGM will be held at the very essence of the Institute and it is
future of the Institute. This vote was Intercontinental Hotel and promises to only through your continuing efforts
possibly the most critical vote a CIQS provide bi-lingual technical seminars that we are able to expand on what our
Council has had to make in many (complete with CPD points for predecessors have done, and grow the
years and this is reflected in the voting attending), keynote speakers and other Institute even further.
on the item, which was a narrow extra-curricular activities. CIQS-Quebec Having walked in the footsteps of
majority - contrary to how Council has opened this event up to Industry giants, I hand the baton to incoming
generally votes on most other matters. at large, which will provide great President Mark Gardin, and new Vice
Nick Pasquino has a small article on exposure to the Institute provincially President Dave Burns, in the knowledge
this subject later in this edition of and nationally, so come and join your that we are in excellent hands when it
Construction Economist and will join fellow members and colleagues, meet comes to “the good of the Institute.” I
the Executive Council for a conference new people and contacts, and enjoy all wish them both every success in their
call to field any queries which the the delights Montreal has to offer. new roles.
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Message du Président
Des changements se réparent à l’ICÉC
C
omme je l’ai mentionné dans pour traiter de toute question que les Ceci est mon dernier message à titre de
mon précédent message, des membres poseront et aussi sera présent à président et je peux honnêtement dire que
changements se préparent à l’AGA de Montréal pour répondre à toute ce fut un immense plaisir de travailler avec
l’ICÉC. Depuis la dernière édition question légale se rapportant à cette loi. le Conseil de l’ICÉC et de sa Directrice
du Construction Economist, nous avons Vu les implications des changements sur exécutive durant l’année écoulée. Avant
tenu notre première réunion du Conseil en l’Institut, nous encourageons et invitons la chacune des réunions du Conseil, Lois
vidéoconférence; voté une motion (sujette participation des membres sur ce sujet. Metcalfe affiche un message dans la
à l’approbation des membres au prochain Le nouveau site internet a été lancé fin salle qui dit simplement «Pour le bien de
AGA) d’aller de l’avant pour devenir une mars et la réponse initiale semble positive. l’Institut». Il agit comme aide mémoire au
Association d’Associations selon la nouvelle Lois Metcalfe mérite les louanges pour son Conseil sur le pourquoi de la présence de
Loi canadienne sur les organisations à but infatigable et persévérant travail dans cette chacun et à quelle fin il est à cet endroit.
non lucratif; et lancé la nouvelle plateforme entreprise. Comme chacun des membres Au cours des années, j’ai travaillé avec un
du internet de l’ICÉC/CIQS. ayant eu affaire à Lois le confirmera, elle bon nombre de membres du Conseil qui
La réunion en vidéoconférence ne s’est a à cœur et veille aux meilleurs intérêts ont donné de leur temps à servir comme
pas déroulée sans incidents techniques, de l’Institut en tout temps, et cela était bénévoles sur le Conseil et même s’ils ont
mais nous avons trouvé le moyen de très visible dans les semaines entourant le des opinions, personnalités, expériences
faire fonctionner le tout. Les rencontres lancement du nouveau site internet. différentes, chacun des membres du
en vidéoconférence vont permettre de Nous ne pouvons manquer de saluer les Conseil a travaillé à sa manière à améliorer
réduire les coûts reliés aux réunions face- efforts mis dans le nouveau site internet l’Institut et sont un avantage aux membres
à-face et aussi de réduire la quantité de par les Associations affiliées et leur qu’ils servent.
déplacements requis du Conseil. personnel administratif. Aussi, merci à Cela est également vrai pour chacun
L’objet de la rencontre en toutes les ressources à travers le Canada des membres à travers le pays qui
vidéoconférence fut pour discuter de la qui se sont impliquées à produire et œuvrent comme bénévoles au sein des
première mouture de nouveaux règlements rassembler le contenu pour les sites des bureaux de direction des Associations ou
proposés qui furent distribués par Nick Affiliés et produire les traductions requises. Chapitres affiliés, préparant ou corrigeant
Pasquino, de Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Nous avons maintenant un site internet des examens, donnant leur temps à des
les aviseurs légaux de l’ICÉC concernant qui sied à une organisation professionnelle comités ou des expositions de l’industrie,
la transition vers le statut d’organisation tournée vers l’avenir. ou simplement à faire la promotion de la
à but non lucratif. La décision de devenir Parlant d’une organisation professionnelle, profession. La reconnaissance de l’ICÉC,
une Association d’Associations fut atteinte le comité organisateur de l’AGA 2013 de tant chez nous qu’à l’international, se
après des discussions longues et détaillées l’ICÉC, dirigé par Hervé Couture, ancien renforce et notre liste d’établissements
au sein du Conseil sur le sujet. Il y a des président de l’ICÉC, nous a préparé un d’enseignement post secondaires à travers
pour et des contre pour chaque avenue et programme étendu et varié pour l’AGA le pays est en continuel développement.
le Conseil, à titre de gardien de l’Institut, a de cette année à Montréal. L’AGA se À ces bénévoles, je dis merci. Vous
vécu des moments torrides à déterminer tiendra à l’Hôtel Intercontinental et promet êtes l’essence même de l’Institut et ce
quelle route était la mieux tracée pour le de procurer des séminaires techniques n’est qu’à travers vos efforts continus
futur de l’Institut. Ce vote fut possiblement bilingues (avec des points CPD pour les que nous sommes en mesure de
le vote le plus critique qu’un Conseil de participants), des conférenciers d’intérêt et prendre de l’expansion par rapport aux
l’ICÉC eut à prendre depuis de nombreuses de nombreuses activités para-AGA. L’ICÉC- accomplissements de nos prédécesseurs
années et ceci se reflète dans le vote sur un Québec a ouvert l’événement à toute et faire grandir davantage l’Institut.
sujet, à majorité réduite – contrairement à l’industrie, ce qui apportera à l’Institut une Ayant marché dans les traces de géants,
comment le Conseil vote sur la plupart des grande exposition tant sur le plan québécois je passe le bâton au nouveau président
autres sujets. Nick Pasquino a rédigé un que canadien, alors venez vous joindre à Mark Gardin et au nouveau Vice-président
petit article sur le sujet que vous trouverez vos collègues et membres, rencontrer de Dave Burns, sachant que nous sommes
dans les pages de la présente édition nouvelles personnes, faire des contacts, et entre d’excellentes mains quant il s’agit «du
Construction Economist. Il se joindra au profiter de toutes les bonnes choses que bien de l’Institut». Je leur souhaite tous les
Conseil exécutif pour un appel conférence Montréal a de mieux à offrir. succès dans leurs nouveaux rôles.
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CPD Corner
Not ready to stop CPD,
profiling Robert Story Mark Gardin, PQS
For this instalment of the CPD Corner I thought I would take the opportunity to
profile a truly great quantity surveyor who is a long time practitioner of continuous
professional development. Robert Story, or better known simply as Bob, has spent
his entire career in the electrical field much of it as an estimator and quantity
surveyor in Atlantic Canada. He is a Honourary Life Member of CIQS Maritimes.
Bob was born March 19, 1923 in the north end of Halifax. His daughters and one son and now enjoy six grandchildren and five
father was a World War I veteran and served with the Calvary great grandchildren.
for Canada. In 1950, Bob joined Bedard & Girad Ltd, an electrical
In 1940, at age 17, Bob joined the workforce as an contractor and worked in the field on many different sites in the
apprentice electrician at the Halifax Shipyards until June 1942 Maritime Provinces until 1952 when he was asked to join the
when he enlisted in the army and served in England, France, estimating department.
Belgium and Holland during World War II. In 1955, he moved to Canadian Comstock International and
While serving, he volunteered to join the Special Forces and opened an office in Dartmouth, NS. Bob worked as an estimator
returned back to Canada in July 1945 to train in Nova Scotia. and project manager on major projects throughout Atlantic Canada.
But only a month into the training, the unit was disbanded after Bob remembers one of many interesting projects he
the war in the Far East ended. worked on in Northern Nova Scotia where he estimated and
Bob quickly returned back to Halifax Shipyards and continued project managed the electrical contract for a Receiving and
as an electrical apprentice until November 1947 when he Transmitting Facility for NATO. The project involved constructing
was transferred to the electrical drawing office working on the an enormous underground bunker. “Every piece of rebar had
destroyer ship programme. to be grounded and there were 20 men mostly welding ground
In May, 1947 he married his wife, Mary, and they will soon bars for nearly two years.”
be celebrating their 66th anniversary. Bob and Mary have three Another interesting project was the Springhill Institution – a
medium security penitentiary. “It was the first precast project
in Nova Scotia and nobody quite knew how to estimate
productivity for site labour. I remember the project was so large,
my estimate was over five inches thick of paper.”
“And back in those days everything was done on a handshake.
Whether it was to award a job, order materials, or lend some of
your men to the competitors to help them get their job done. It
was much easier back then because the jobs were not under the
same pressures to be completed as they are today.”
After 10 years with Comstock, Bob joined F.C. O’Neil Scriven
Associates Ltd, a large consulting and design firm in Halifax
performing many duties including budgeting, project management
and drawings. In 1971, F.C. O’Neil Scriven loaned Bob to Public
Works and Government Services Canada where he was involved
in building design and costing in the electrical section.
Following three years with the Federal Government, Bob re-
joined Canadian Comstock International as estimator and project
Pictured above left is Bob’s father after WWI and above right is Bob
after WWII. manager in their electrical division in the Dartmouth Office.
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CPD Corner
Pictured above left are Bob and Mary and their wedding day and above right is a recent picture Bob in the 1980’s working in his office
of Bob and Mary. in Dartmouth, NS.
In 1977, Bob opened the electrical section for Steen learning curve and becoming a Professional Quantity Surveyor
Mechanical Contractors Ltd where he oversaw the estimating within NSAQS.” Bob recalls.
and project management team in the electrical division for Nova Bob also worked closely with Tom Goodyear, PQS, (CIQS
Scotia and New Brunswick. Past President) who specialized in mechanical costing and
And finally in 1981, Bob officially opened his own consulting conveniently, they were both working in the same building, on
firm, Robert M. Story Consulting and Drafting Services Ltd. the same floor, so a great relationship formed.
In the early years, Bob focused on drafting services which Over the years Bob continued to work with local QS firms and for
became quite a costly endeavour in the early 1980’s as new, electrical contractors namely: Leslie White, PQS(F) CIQS Maritimes
highly sophisticated, computer aided drafting programs were Founding Member and Past President, of P&L Consultants; Vince
being introduced into the market. Not only were the programs Minett; and Bond & Coolen Electrical Contracting.
expensive to purchase, continuously training staff to keep “The professional relationships I made turned into great
current was also a huge expense. friendships outside of work. Allen, Hugh and Vince were
“I was a great believer of training people that were coming out especially a big part in my life as well as many others that I
of technical schools that did not at that time have much chance became associated with through quantity surveying.”
of getting into the work force due to lull in construction, which And through it all, he continued to teach and mentor new
was typical to Nova Scotia in those early years.” recruits to the ways of electrical estimating and budgeting.
At the same time the company was delivering drafting services, Bob continues to train new estimators for Bond & Coolen and
Bob was also providing electrical cost consulting services to local there was a period of 14 years when he taught the Electrical
QS firms. First with Ross Willcocks & Associates, (led by Allen module for the Construction Administration Technology program
Willcocks, PQS(F) CIQS Past President) and later with Helyar & at NSIT. I was fortunate to be one of his students and still use
Associates (led by Hugh Thomas, PQS(F)). some of the techniques Bob instilled in his students on the
“From these gentlemen I owe great deal of gratitude for my comprehension and estimating of electrical systems.
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CPD Corner
It is so simple for Bob to continue with
professional development because
he understands the importance
of maintaining currency within his
profession and he has naturally made
it part of his daily routine.
someone who started his career before pocket calculators,
personal computers, faxes, and cellphones were in use.
Bob has remained active with CIQS Maritimes since its
2010 CIQS Maritimes President Mark Gardin presenting Bob with his inception in 1979. He is a founding member and he regularly
Honourary Life Member certificate. attends AGM’s (including the 2012 AGM); attended nearly all of
the annual Christmas Dinners; was on hand to meet the CIQS
Not only does he teach new estimators the basics of material Council when they visited Halifax in 2010; and attended the
takeoff, productivity, and pricing, he himself keeps up with Golf Tournament in 2010.
the latest technologies and is a self taught user of Accubid, In April, 2010, I had the pleasure of inducting Bob as
computerized estimating software which he uses for all his a Honourary Life Member of CIQS Maritimes. He humbly
estimates. He communicates with email and uses the latest accepted the award and said there were others that deserved it
version of Excel for portions of his estimates. Not bad for more. He is a venerable professional, a gentleman, and a quiet
leader in the field of quantity surveying.
I recently went to lunch with Bob to celebrate his 90th
birthday. He continues to work every day and genuinely loves
www.Order what he does. He still gets excited when you bring him a big roll
of plans – you know what I mean - that twinkle in the eye, like
the kid in the candy store.
Construction During my visit, as we chatted, I mentally tallied up his CPD
points for last year just for my own curiosity. Professional
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Activity: 20 points maximum; Participation: attended CIQS
Maritimes AGM = 4 points; Contributions to the QS Knowledge
Base: mentoring (on and off for 3 months) +/- 60 hrs = 60
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development because he understands the importance of
maintaining currency within his profession and he has naturally
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New modern corporate law
applicable to non-share capital
corporations in force now
T
he Canadian Institute of Quantity affiliates of CIQS, and on the other hand, In addition, CIQS will continue
Surveyors (CIQS) exists as a of the individuals who hold PQS/CEC to expand its national mandate,
non-share capital corporation designations (the Designationholders). for example by adopting a national
incorporated under the Canada This structure has led to confusion as to credentialing and disciplinary standards
Corporations Act (CCA). The CCA has whom National Council is accountable by-law with which each provincial
been virtually unchanged since 1917, but – to the various provincial affiliates (and association must comply when
a new modern corporate law applicable through them the Designationholders) or conducting disciplinary proceedings.
to non share capital corporations, the to Designationholders directly, or to both. Establishing these national standards is
Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act After careful deliberation, your National an example of National Council’s desire
(CNFPCA) was enacted in 2009 and is Council has adopted amendments to to strengthen governance of itself and
now in force. CIQS governance documents to clarify each provincial affiliate in a way that
The CNFPCA allows for increased that National Council is accountable promotes transparency, accountability
flexibility in governance, and modernizes to the provincial affiliates (and through and fairness practices, with a view to
the not-for-profit corporate regime to them the Designationholders). As a strengthening the public’s perception
align more closely with the corporate result of these changes, the provincial and trust in the quantity surveying
laws applicable to business corporations. affiliates will be responsible for selecting industry across Canada.
To benefit from the CNFPCA, all federal the National Council of CIQS and each These proposed changes will be voted
non-share capital corporations (including provincial association will be required on by the membership at the June
CIQS) must take the legal steps necessary to hold its own democratic, transparent annual general meeting in Montreal.
to ‘continue’ (that is, to transfer out of and accountable process for selecting Additional materials will be circulated
the CCA and into the CNFPCA). If the representatives to sit on National Council. to all members and posted on the CIQS
CIQS fails to continue under the CNFPCA Following these changes, individual website well in advance of the meeting to
by October 2014, it will be dissolved by Designationholders will not be required ensure Designationholders and provincial
Industry Canada, so this is a mandatory to attend member meetings, and will affiliates have an opportunity to consider
process CIQS must undertake. not be responsible for directly electing and comment on these proposed
This process involves replacing letters National Council, but Designationholders changes. In this regard, National Council
patent with articles, and adopting new by- will otherwise maintain their existing has committed to setting up a conference
laws under the CNFPCA. Since changing relationship with CIQS through call question and answer session in
corporate jurisdictions is a fundamental individual licences to use PQS/CEC advance of the June AGM, for anyone
corporate change, it requires approval designations, and the educational and interested in discussing these changes.
by the members of CIQS and this matter other programming CIQS provides to The date and time and call-in details will
will be on the agenda at the 2013 annual Designationholders. be posted on the CIQS website in several
meeting of members. This new governance structure weeks and we hope to answer questions
The board of directors engaged Borden reinforces the truly national character and take feedback from interested
Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) to assist with of CIQS. parties at that session.
its transition under the CNFPCA. As part
of this process we reviewed the existing
governance structure and identified certain Nick G. Pasquino is a lawyer in the Toronto office of Borden
areas that were ambiguous or confusing, Ladner Gervais LLP, solicitors to CIQS. His practice focuses on
namely, the CIQS membership structure. advising non-share capital corporations on corporate, commercial
As currently drafted in the CIQS by-laws, and governance issues. Mr. Pasquino can be reached at
the membership structure is composed, npasquino@blg.com.
on the one hand, of the provincial
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Governance and construction economics
Montreal – June 13-15, 2013
We are pleased to invite you to join the partners in the upcoming national convention of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
(CIQS), to be held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Montreal from June 13-15, 2013. This convention will bring together representatives of
companies and institutions involved in construction economics as well as the estimators and quantity surveyors of tomorrow.
Lectures and seminars will be adapted to the needs of the industry’s stakeholders. Lectures will be presented in both French and English.
Program Schedule
Thursday, June 13, at the Hotel Intercontinental of Montreal (International Business Center)
TIME FRAME ACTIVITY TITLE LECTURER
7:30 am - 8:45 am Registration, Welcome, coffee and pastries
9:00 am - 10:15 am Technical session 1 (French) BIM for project management, cost and quality Mr. Yvon Chabot, PQS, President Schema Group
9:00 am - 10:15 am Technical session 2 (French) Disputes in the construction industry Mr. Joe Morrone, Morrone Layers
10:30 am - 11:45 am Technical session 3 (French) Environmental management; The reality of costs in 2013 Mr. Guy Châteauneuf, Inspecsol
10:30 am - 11:45 am Technical session 4 (French) The impact of new laws on construction economics Mr. Yves-Thomas Dorval, Conseil du patronat
du Québec
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Technical session 5 (French) New integrity specifications for those who have business Mr. Marc Samson, Quebec Treasury Board
with the government Secretariat
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Technical session 6 (French) (To Be Determined) Mr. Dominic Lemmo, Senior VP TD Banque
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Technical session 7 (French) (To Be Determined) Mr. Claude Lamothe, Cécobois
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Technical session 8 (French) Governance, contract award and procurement Mr. Larbi Bennouna, SETYM International
Friday June 14th, at the Hotel Intercontinental of Montreal (International Business Center)
TIME FRAME ACTIVITY TITLE LECTURER
7:30 am - 8:45 am Registration, Welcome, coffee and pastries
9:00 am - 10:15 am Technical session 9 (French) Investment opportunities in the construction industry – Mr. Jean-Philippe Cliche, Quebec Construction
What does the future hold? Association-Provincial
9:00 am - 10:15 am Technical session 10 (French) Better Capital Planning and Decision Making ; a look at Mr. Louis-Martin Guénette, Planifika-GDAI
the Asset Management strategies of our Commonwealth
cousins, Australia and New Zealand
9:00 am - 10:15 am Technical session 11 (English) 100 years Concrete (for bridge desk purpose) Mr. Daniel Cusson, NCRC
(To Be Determined)
10:30 am - 11:45 am Technical session 12 (French) Our Public Procurement Rules. Are they strong enough? Mr. Luc Martin, CEGQ
10:30 am - 11:45 am Technical session 13 (French) How to do business with the Federal Government Mr. Denis Lévesque, PWGSC Procurement dept
10:30 am - 11:45 am Technical session 14 (English) Better Capital Planning and Decision Making; a look at M. Louis-Martin Guénette, Planifika GDAI
the Asset Management strategies of our Commonwealth
cousins, Australia and New Zealand
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Cocktail, lunch and conference, Graduation Technical session (English) New Guide on Cost M. John Westeinde,P.Eng
and Scholarships, Special Guest Predictability of Construction Projects « CCA Person of the year Award »
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm CIQS 2013 AGM (English)
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm President’s Dinner
Saturday, June 15, at the ‘Club de golf de Meadowbrook’ (http://www.clubdegolfmeadowbrook.com/ )
TIME FRAME ACTIVITY
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Clive Evans’ Golf Tournament
For more information regarding registration and the conference’s detailed program, please contact us at: info@aeecq.ca
Spring 2013 | www.ciqs.org | CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIST | 11Congrès national de l’ICÉC 2013 et Assemblée générale annuelle
Gouvernance et économie de la construction
13 au 15 juin 2013, à Montréal
C’est avec plaisir que nous vous invitons à joindre les partenaires du congrès national de l’Institut canadien des économistes en construction
(ICÉC), qui se tiendra à l’hôtel Intercontinental de Montréal du 13 au 15 et juin prochain. Ce congrès réunira dans un même lieu, les estimateurs
et économistes en construction, les représentants des entreprises et institutions qui œuvrent dans le domaine de l’économie de la construction.
Les conférences et séminaires qui y seront présentés seront adaptés aux besoins des intervenants du milieu de la construction. Les
conférences seront présentées en français et en anglais.
Programmation
Jeudi le 13 juin, à l’hôtel Intercontinental de Montréal (Centre d’affaires Internationales)
HEURE ACTIVITÉ TITRE CONFÉRENCIER
07h30-08h45 Accueil, mot de bienvenue, café
et viennoiseries
09h00-10h15 Conférence 1 (Français) Processus BIM pour gestion de projet, de coût et de qualité M. Yvon Chabot, ÉCA, président Groupe Schéma
09h00-10h15 Conférence 2 (Français) Litiges dans l’industrie de la construction M. Joe Morrone, Morrone Avocats
10h30-11h45 Conférence 3 (Français) gestion environnementale ; La réalité des coûts en 2013 M. Guy Châteauneuf, Inspecsol
10h30-11h45 Conférence 4 (Français) Modifications législatives et réglementaires dans l’industrie de la M. Yves-Thomas Dorval, Conseil du patronat
construction : quels impacts pour les entreprises ? du Québec
12h00-13h30 Dîner
13h30-14h45 Conférence 5 (Français) De nouvelles normes d’intégrité pour les entreprises qui font affaires M. Marc Samson, Secrétariat du conseil du trésor
avec l’État
13h30-14h45 Conférence 6 (Français) À venir M. Dominic Lemmo, v.-p. Senior Banque TD
15h00-16h15 Conférence 7 (Français) À venir M. Claude Lamothe, Cécobois
15h00-16h15 Conférence 8 (Français) Gouvernance, octroi de contrat et passation de marché M. Larbi Bennouna, SETYM International
Vendredi le 14 juin, à l’hôtel Intercontinental de Montréal (Centre d’affaires internationales)
HEURE ACTIVITÉ TITRE CONFÉRENCIER
07h30 -08h45 Accueil, mot de bienvenue, café
et viennoiseries
09h00-10h15 Conférence 9 (Français) Perspectives d’investissements dans l’industrie de la construction – M. Jean-Philippe Cliche, ACQ – Provinciale
Que nous réserve l’avenir?
09h00-10h15 Conférence 10 (Français) Planification des immobilisations et processus décisionnel ; un regard M. Louis-Martin Guénette, Planifika-GDAI
sur la gouvernance chez nos cousins du Commonwealth, en particulier
de l’Australie et la Nouvelle-Zélande
09h00-10h15 Conférence 11 (Anglais) Béton 100 ans (tablier de pont) (titre à confirmer) M. Daniel Cusson, CNRC
10h30-11h45 Conférence 12 (Français) Nos règles de marchés publics résisteront-elles ? M. Luc Martin, CEGQ
10h30-11h45 Conférence 13 (Français) Faire affaire avec le gouvernement fédéral M. Denis Lévesque, Approvisionnement TPSGC
10h30-11h45 Conférence 14 (Anglais) Planification des immobilisations et processus décisionnel ; un regard M. Louis-Martin Guénette, Planifika GDAI
sur la gouvernance chez nos cousins du Commonwealth, en particulier
de l’Australie et la Nouvelle-Zélande
12h00-14h00 Cocktail et dîner conférence ; Conférence (Anglais) M. John Westeinde, ing. Personnalité de l’année de
Remise des diplômes et bourses, Le guide de la prévisibilité des coûts en construction l’ACC (Association canadienne de la construction)
Invité d’honneur
14h30-17h30 AGA de l’ICÉC - (Anglais)
19h30-22h00 Souper du président
Samedi le 15 juin, au club de golf de Meadowbrook (http://www.clubdegolfmeadowbrook.com/ )
HEURE ACTIVITÉ
09h00-15h00 Tournoi de GOLF Clive Evans
Pour de plus amples informations concernant les inscriptions et la programmation détaillée, veuillez nous contacter à : info@aeecq.ca
12 | CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIST | www.ciqs.org | Spring 20132013 CIQS AGM & CONGRESS
Governance and Construction Economics
Congress held June 13-15, 2013, at Montreal’s Intercontinental Hotel
Registration Form (one form per person)
Name of the participant:
Company/Organization:
Address:
Telephone: Email:
DESCRIPTION Student Price Member Price Non-Member Price Total
Thursday, June 13, 2013
CIQS Council Meeting (Council only) N/A N/A N/A
Technical sessions package $20.00 $85.00 $130.00
CIQS Reception 6:00 pm No charge No charge No charge
Friday, June 14, 2013
Technical sessions package $30.00 $100.00 $160.00
CIQS Council Meeting 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm No charge No charge No charge
President’s dinner 7:30 pm $50.00 $75.00 $85.00
June 13-14, 2013
Technical sessions package $40.00 $150.00 $225.00
If you register before April 30, a $20.00 discount N/A -$20.00 -$20.00
will apply to members and non-members
Sub-total
GST 5% (non-taxable)
PST 9.975%
GRAND TOTAL (gratuities included)
Lunches are included in the daily package
June 15: Golf: Club de Golf Meadowbrook; 18 holes $35; cart $28 (paid on site).
I plan to play: Yes q No q
Depending on your package, please check one conference per time-slot:
THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013
9:00 am – 10:15 am Conference 1 q Conference 2 q
10:30 am – 11:45 am Conference 3 q Conference 4 q
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Conference 5 q Conference 6 q
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Conference 7 q Conference 8 q
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2013
9:00 am – 10:15 am Conference 9 q Conference 10 q Conference 11 q
10:30 am – 11:45 am Conference 12 q Conference 13 q Conference 14 q
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Conference luncheon (This conference is included in the package.)
Payment by cheque only
Cheque payable to: Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors - Quebec
Mail the form and cheque to Isabelle Buisson, at the following address:
8615 Lafrenaie Street
St. Leonard, Quebec H1P 2B6
Spring 2013 | www.ciqs.org | CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIST | 13CONGRÈS NATIONAL DE L’ICÉC 2013
Gouvernance et économie de la construction
13 au 15 juin 2013, à l’Hôtel Intercontinental de Montréal
Formulaire d’inscription (un formulaire par personne)
Nom du/de la participant(e) :
Compagnie/organisation :
Adresse :
Téléphone : Courriel :
DESCRIPTION Prix étudiant Prix membre Prix non-membre Total
Jeudi 13 juin 2013
Réunion des membres du conseil de l’ICÉC s.o. s.o. s.o.
Forfait conférences 20.00 $ 85.00 $ 130.00 $
Cocktail de l’ICÉC - 18h00 s.f. s.f. s.f.
Vendredi 14 juin 2013
Forfait conférences 30.00 $ 100.00 $ 160.00 $
AGA de l’ICÉC 14h30-17h30 s.f. s.f. s.f.
Souper du président - 19h30 50.00 $ 75.00 $ 85.00 $
Jeudi et vendredi 13 et 14 juin 2013
Forfait conférences 40.00 $ 150.00 $ 225.00 $
Si vous vous inscrivez avant le 30 avril, un rabais s.o. -20.00$ -20.00$
de 20.00$ est applicable
Sous-total
TPS 5% (non taxable)
TVQ 9.975%
GRAND TOTAL (Service inclus)
Les dîners sont inclus dans le forfait journalier
15 juin: Club de Golf Meadowbrook; parcours 18 trous = 35.00 $, voiturette = 28.00 $ (payable sur place).
Je prévois jouer oui q non q
Selon votre forfait, veuillez cocher une conférence par plage horaire :
JEUDI LE 13 JUIN 2013
9h00 – 10h15 Conférence 1 q Conférence 2 q
10h30 – 11h45 Conférence 3 q Conférence 4 q
13h30– 14h45 Conférence 5 q Conférence 6 q
15h00 –16h15 Conférence 7 q Conférence 8 q
VENDREDI LE 14 JUIN 2013
9h00 – 10h15 Conférence 9 q Conférence 10 q Conférence 11 q
10h30 – 11h45 Conférence 12 q Conférence 13 q Conférence 14 q
12h00 – 14h00 Dîner conférence (La conférence est incluse dans le forfait)
Paiement par chèque seulement
Chèque payable à : Institut canadien des économistes en construction – Québec
Postez le formulaire et chèque à l’attention d’Isabelle Buisson, à l’adresse suivante :
8615, rue Lafrenaie
St-Léonard (Québec) H1P 2B6
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Spring 2013 | www.ciqs.org | CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIST | 15Education Updates
TPE diary revisions approved David Lai, PQS (F)
I am pleased to announce that the
performance of our members in the
2012 examinations is back on par
to where we expect them to be. The
final results of the November 2012
examination session showed a 77%
Jones of Halifax, Nova Scotia and
Mr. Justin Mercer of St. John’s,
Newfoundland.
It should be noted here that this is the
first time that we have a tie for the
Buster Vermeulen Memorial Award.
b) The merger of 4 sub-sections in
Section 6.2.2 – Optional Requirements
of the Approved Areas of Experience. A
closer examination of the sub-sections
revealed that some were duplicated
and it is hoped that this reduction/
pass rate with a 23% failure rate and, As previously mentioned in the streamlining will reduce the confusion
when combined with the May 2012 winter edition of the Construction our members face when filling in their
examination session results, the overall Economist, the TPE diary requirements work diaries.
for 2012 is a 72% pass rate with a 28% were under review. My initial review c) A reduction in the minimum number
failure rate. This is a 19% improvement was sent to the newly formed National of hours required for each sub-section
over the 2011 results. Education & Membership Committee for in the Area of Approved Experience.
The winners of our annual education comments and recommendations. The Please note that although the minimum
awards are: final recommendations were presented hours are reduced per sub-section,
• The Frank Helyar Memorial Award to the CIQS Council in their March members must still meet the overall
for the highest mark (above 75%) in 2013 meeting for approval. Effective minimum annual working hours.
subject #302 – Ms. Amanda White of immediately, the approved changes are: d) A reduction in the number of sub-
Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia. a) A reduction in the annual working hours sections required for Section 6.2.2 -
• The Buster Vermeulen Memorial from 1,920 to 1,800. This reduction Optional Requirements for PQS. This is
Award for the highest mark (above allows for additional lost time during the a result of the merger of sub-sections
75%) in subject #308 – Mr. William year due to sickness, emergencies, etc. described in (b) above.
CIQS TPE Diary Requirements
Section Previous Requirements Approved Requirements
Minimum Minimum working Total minimum Minimum Minimum working Total minimum
sub-section hours per working hours sub-section hours per working hours
required sub-section required required sub-section required
Class D1 Diary (1 Year Duration) – Associate to CEC
6.2.1 - Mandatory Any 4 160 1,520 Any 4 64 1,440
6.2.2 - Optional At least 3 80 400 At least 3 32 360
Total 1,920 1,800
Class D2 Diary (1 Year Duration) – CEC to PQS
6.2.1 - Mandatory Remaining 3 not 160 1,520 All 7 64 1,440
covered under D1 sub-sections
Diary
6.2.2 - Optional At least 3 not 80 400 At least 5 32 360
covered under D1
Diary
Total 1,920 1,800
Class D3 Diary (2 Year Duration) – Associate to PQS
6.2.1 - Mandatory All 7 sub-sections 160 3,040 All 7 128 2,880
sub-sections
6.2.2 - Optional At least 6 80 800 At least 5 64 720
Total 3,840 3,600
16 | CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIST | www.ciqs.org | Spring 2013My observation so
far is that this book
will be an excellent
addition to our list of
required texts.
e) Several changes to the Class D2
Diary (CEC to PQS). These changes
NEW CERTIFICATE
allow members to gain credit for
a wider work experience and not
be as restrictive as the previous
IN CONSTRUCTION
requirements. Also, these changes
will address the requirements when
a member is accepted directly as a
ESTIMATING
CEC and wants to continue
to PQS.
A comparison of the previous
diary requirements with the new
requirements is shown in the table
on the previous page.
CANADA’S FIRST
These diary changes will also
affect our Career Book as well as the
Education Policy Guidance Notes. The BCIT now offers the first program of its kind
revised diary requirements, career book in Canada to be fully accredited by the CIQS
and education policy guidance notes
will be posted on the CIQS website as
as meeting the education requirements for a
soon as possible. The career book is Construction Estimator Certified (CEC) designation.
also in the process of being translated
to French and will be available soon.
Obtain the skills to become an estimator and
I am currently reviewing a proposed launch your career in the construction industry.
new textbook titled Smart Economics
in Development Economics written
by one of our retired members, Mr. Apply now.
Jim Cuthbert, PQS(F). It is hoped that
this book will be available in time for
the November 2013 examination. My
observation so far is that this book
bcit.ca/estimating
will be an excellent addition to our list
of required texts and will not only be
very useful for our members studying
for subject #C309 – Development
Economics, but will be an invaluable It’s your career.
source of reference for everyone. Our Get it right.
deep appreciation goes to Mr. Cuthbert
for such a valuable contribution to the
Institute and our profession.
OPT 2 Spring 2013 | www.ciqs.org | CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIST | 17
1 Ad Name: Construction Estimating
2 Media: Construction EconomistIndustry News
March construction jobs up For more information, contact: Deb Young, Tyler McMurchy, Health, Regina;
7,900 in Saskatchewan Economy, Regina; Phone: 306-787-4765; Phone: 306-787-4083.
Email: deb.young@gov.sk.ca.
There were 547,700 people working in
Granite Developments pleaded
Saskatchewan in March, an increase of
Government to address guilty to safety violation
25,700 (4.9%) over last March. That is
the strongest rate of employment growth in
structural concerns Granite Developments Inc., has pleaded
Canada and the most people ever working at Invermay Health Centre guilty to one count under the Occupational
in Saskatchewan in the month of March. Saskatchewan has committed $2.8 Health and Safety (OHS) Act for failure
“March was cold this year in million to address structural problems to utilize a fall protection system. The
Saskatchewan but our job market was at the Invermay Health Centre. company was fined $980 in Regina
hot,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. Saskatchewan Health Minister Dustin Provincial Court on March 11, 2013.
“Today’s numbers show our Growth Plan Duncan toured the Invermay facility. The conviction is related to an incident
is working and our government will keep In January, long-term care residents which occurred on October 12, 2010.
making decisions that encourage job and staff at Invermay Health Centre Three workers were observed on the roof of
creation in Saskatchewan.” were temporarily relocated to health a building without a proper fall protection
Saskatchewan had the lowest facilities in neighbouring communities, system. Two other charges against Granite
unemployment rate in Canada in following the discovery of some structural Developments Inc. were stayed.
March at 3.9% (seasonally adjusted). damage and presence of mould in the OHS conducts approximately 4,000
That is well below the 7.2% national building. Temporary relocation of staff worksite inspections annually to ensure
unemployment rate. Regina’s seasonally and residents to other facilities, including standards are known, understood and
adjusted unemployment rate of 3.5% was Canora Gateway Lodge, was required enforced. OHS has a zero tolerance
the lowest among all major cities and while damage to the Invermay facility approach to violations of fall protection.
Saskatoon’s unemployment rate of 4.0% was assessed and repair work began. For more information, contact: Shannon
was the second lowest. “It is a top priority for our government McMillan, Labour Relations
Off-reserve aboriginal employment to provide a comfortable and safe place and Workplace Safety, Regina;
was up by 2,200 (5.6%) for the second for long-term care residents to stay, and Phone: 306-787-0253.
month in a row of year-over-year a suitable work environment that allows
increases, and aboriginal unemployment health care staff to provide quality care,” Quebec Portal
dropped 1,600 for the sixth month in Duncan said. “We are pleased to see the The new regulatory provisions apply to
a row of year-over-year declines. The Sunrise Health Region has begun repairs the owners and operators of the buildings,
aboriginal unemployment rate is now at Invermay Health Centre to ensure that installations and equipment that are
12.2%, down from 15.8% a year ago. residents may return to their home as subject to the Regulation.
“There is still more work to be done soon as possible.” Those provisions, which are contained
in closing the employment gap between “We expect the repairs will be in the Building section of the Safety Code,
aboriginal and non-aboriginal people, but completed within six months,” Sunrise introduce new building maintenance and
today’s numbers show we are moving in Regional Health Authority Chairperson operating standards. They are further to
the right direction,” Boyd said. “Jobs are Lawrence Chomos said. “We appreciate repeated requests from fire safety services
tracking higher so far in 2013 which is an the understanding and co-operation providers, and aimed at improving fire
encouraging sign that the Saskatchewan from residents, families, staff and the prevention, particularly in sleeping areas
economy will have another good year.” community. The safety, health and comfort and private seniors’ residences.
Other highlights include: of our long-term care residents are the By introducing obligations relating to the
• Full-time employment increased by region’s priority.” maintenance and inspection of façades and
19,800 to a record high of 445,400 Duncan also toured the Canora Gateway parking lots, the new requirements also
for the month of March. Lodge, which recently sustained damage meet many recommendations made by
• Construction jobs were up 7,900 and in the dining room due to a cracked ceiling coroners further to fatal accidents.
Agriculture jobs were up 7,600 year- beam. The Sunrise Health Region is further Persons wishing to learn more about the
over-year. assessing the facility and associated costs new Regulation may:
• Regina’s employment increased by 7,100 to repair the damaged area. • consult the Regulation to improve
(5.8%) and Saskatoon’s employment Since November 2007, the government building safety published in the Gazette
increased by 10,600 (7.2%). has made an unprecedented $814 officielle du Québec
• Saskatchewan’s seasonally adjusted million investment in provincial health • visit the RBQ website at
employment increased by 2,400 (0.4%) system major capital projects, building www.rbq.gouv.qc.ca/securite
from the previous month with the second improvements and equipment upgrades. • call the Centre de relation clientèle at
highest growth rate in the country. For more information, contact: 1-800-361-0761
18 | CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIST | www.ciqs.org | Spring 2013Industry News
Portail Quebec Le Règlement en bref En savoir plus sur le Règlement
La Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) Le Règlement visant à améliorer la Les personnes souhaitant en apprendre
annonce aujourd’hui l’entrée en vigueur sécurité dans le bâtiment, dont la davantage au sujet de ce nouveau
du Règlement visant à améliorer la responsabilité est confiée à la RBQ, règlement peuvent:
sécurité dans le bâtiment. Les nouvelles comporte les cinq volets suivants: • consulter le Règlement visant à améliorer
dispositions réglementaires s’adressent 1. Des normes applicables en fonction la sécurité dans le bâtiment publié dans
aux propriétaires et aux exploitants de l’année de construction qui ont la Gazette officielle du Québec
des bâtiments, des installations et des pour cible la sécurité, la santé ou • visiter le site Web de la RBQ au
équipements assujettis. la protection des bâtiments contre www.rbq.gouv.qc.ca/securite
«La sécurité est au cœur des l’incendie et les dommages structuraux. • communiquer avec le Centre de
préoccupations de la RBQ et ce règlement 2. Des dispositions bonifiant les exigences relation clientèle au 1 800 361-0761.
s’inscrit dans la mission de notre organisme, en vigueur lors de la construction. Ces Elles sont également invitées à visiter notre
qui est de mieux protéger les citoyens. En dispositions s’appliquent aux lieux de site Web au cours des prochains jours. La
améliorant la réglementation sur l’entretien sommeil et aux établissements de RBQ y déposera plusieurs documents et
des bâtiments, nous souhaitons prévenir des soins avec des exigences particulières outils afin de faciliter la compréhension du
incidents regrettables qui mettent en péril pour les résidences privées pour aînés règlement et de guider les propriétaires et
la santé et la sécurité du public», a déclaré soumises à la certification du ministère les exploitants pour sa mise en application.
le président-directeur général de la RBQ, de la Santé et des Services sociaux.
monsieur Stéphane Labrie. Les propriétaires et les gestionnaires La RBQ
disposeront de 1 à 5 ans pour se Présente partout au Québec, la RBQ a
Pour une sécurité accrue conformer à ces différentes dispositions, pour mandat de veiller à la qualité des
Consignée dans le chapitre Bâtiment du selon leur nature et leur complexité. travaux de construction et à la sécurité des
Code de sécurité, cette réglementation 3. L’intégration du Code national de personnes dans les domaines du bâtiment,
introduit de nouvelles normes d’entretien prévention des incendies (CNPI), publié de l’électricité, de la plomberie, du gaz, des
et d’exploitation des bâtiments. Elle par le Conseil national de recherches équipements pétroliers, des appareils sous
donne suite à des demandes répétées Canada, avec certaines modifications pression, des ascenseurs, des remontées
du milieu de la sécurité incendie et vise pour tenir compte des particularités du mécaniques, des jeux et manèges et
à améliorer la prévention des incendies, Québec. des lieux de baignade. La RBQ surveille
notamment dans les lieux de sommeil et 4. Des dispositions relatives à l’inspection l’application de la Loi sur le bâtiment et la
dans les résidences privées pour aînés. et à l’entretien des façades de réglementation afférente dans les différents
En introduisant des obligations bâtiments d’une hauteur de 5 étages et domaines techniques de sa compétence.
d’entretien et d’inspection des façades et plus hors sol.
des parcs de stationnement, les nouvelles 5. Des dispositions relatives à l’inspection et SOURCE: Marie-Claude Masson,
exigences répondent également à plusieurs Direction des communications.
à l’entretien des parcs de stationnement
recommandations formulées par les Pour information: Sylvain Lamothe, Direction
aériens ou souterrains dont au moins une des communications; 514- 873-0688; 1-866-
coroners à la suite d’accidents mortels. surface en béton ne repose pas sur le sol. 374-7747.
Congratulations
to the following members who have qualified as a PQS or CEC (including reinstatements):
CIQS – Quebec Mehrdad Fakkrjahani, CEC CIQS – British Columbia CIQS – Maritimes
Antoaneta Bancheva, ECC Hanzel Jimenez, CEC Derek Andrew, PQS Brett Kristiansen, CEC
Isabelle Delisle, ECA Hengmin Li, CEC Doina Dobre, CEC Chris Pezzareallo, CEC
Benoit Duchesne, ECC Christopher Matz, PQS Timothy Frank, CEC
Serguei Remeniak, ECC Ryan McGonigle, CEC Rachel Harrington, CEC CIQS Members at Large
Guillaume Robitaille, ECA Stanislav Markovich, CEC Kunaseelan Shanmugarajah,
André Roy, ECC Arvindkumar Mishra, CEC CIQS – Prairies and NWT PQS
Larry Vidinovski, PQS Kevin Ellis, PQS Suthan Shanmugaratnam,
CIQS – Ontario Stephen Wells, PQS Michael Gabert, CEC PQS
Dwight A. Baugh, PQS Chun Xiao Wei, PQS Ven Richard Guerra, PQS
Deroy Destang, PQS Mandrew Zhao, CEC Alex Marsh, CEC
Donald Maw, PQS
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