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CONSTRUCTION
ECONOMIST
SPRING 2014
The Journal of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
Le Journal de l’Institut canadien des économistes en construction
CIQS
CONGRESS
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The mission of CIQS is to promote and
advance professional quantity surveying
and construction estimating; to establish
and maintain national standards;
to recruit, educate and support The Journal of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
our members. Le Journal de l’Institut canadien des économistes en construction
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Executive Director
Lois Metcalfe. ........................... . . . . . . execdir@ciqs.org
Editor Top 10 emerging technologies
that will reshape the future. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Joshua Mutize, PQS................... . . . conecon@ciqs.org
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CIQS Board
Subways or light rail transit?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chair:
Mark Gardin, PQS Construction cost trends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Vice Chair:
Dave Burns, PQS
Secretary/Treasurer & Past Chair: New certification path approved by CIQS. . . . . . . . 28
Mark Russell, PQS(F)
Registrar and CIQS – Ontario Rep:
Craig Bye, PQS
CIQS - British Columbia Rep:
Matt Weber, PQS
CIQS - Maritimes Rep:
David Dooks, PQS
CIQS - Québec Rep:
Jacques Amelin, ECA
CIQS - Newfoundland and Labrador Rep:
Roy Lewis, PQS(F)
CIQS - Prairies and NWT Rep:
Michael Bernier, PQS
Education Administrator:
David Lai, PQS(F)
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Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors by Chair’s Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Executive Director’s Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Chair’s Message
The evolution of the Institute Mark Gardin, PQS
L
ike any business or organisation image, brand and messaging. Parcel The days of operating a 2,000 member
within Canada, or North made it quite clear, that trying to market organisation with two part time staff are
America, or even on a global the quantity surveying profession with coming to an end. A HR/Staffing Plan
scale, CIQS continues to evolve a national association and six affiliates, has been developed and based on the list
in this seemingly rapidly changing world. all with very different names, logos and of tasks required to operate the Institute
But is CIQS keeping pace with change, images would be not only be a colossal on a daily, monthly and year basis, it is
leading the chase, or staggering behind effort in time and resources, but would clear we simply need more paid staff. I
the pack, and are we evolving in a also break the bank. was in a state of shock and disbelief to
positive way? Is the Institute better than So we evolved. The affiliates changed understand how much Lois and Ishrat
it was last year, or five years ago or, their names to align with CIQS, and we really do – it was truly mind blowing.
when the Institute started 55 years ago? now have a fantastic brand with the And the review of tasks did not end
It is safe to say the Institute has evolved new logo that projects a much more at the national level. Each CIQS Affiliate
since the early years when it began with consistent image across Canada. And is charged with a multitude of tasks
39 members and a willingness of volunteer with the new image, came a new website that require human resources. Some
members to build an organization from encompassing the national website, tasks are completed by paid staff but
essentially scratch. We owe a great deal of six new affiliate websites, plus a new most are routinely completed by a small
gratitude to these hard working pioneers content management system. group dedicated volunteer members in
for their efforts and dedication. But how Only now, are we finally ready to do each Affiliate.
much have we evolved in say the past what was asked at the Whistler AGM This created a chain reaction that led
five to 10 years and have the changes and embark on a marketing strategy to to more questions about duplication
impacted the Institute in a positive way? promote quantity surveying in Canada. of resources. Why does each Affiliate
As a follow up to my previous By the way, the two original objectives assess new membership? Why does
message on consistency, I am pleased have not changed since Whistler nor each administer the education policies
to announce two further initiatives CIQS have they changed since the Institute’s by reviewing diaries, TPE, encourage
is implementing to enhance the services inception. How would I know? Just read members to write exams? Why does
we deliver and at the same time allowing the CIQS mission statement and you will each expend resources administering and
our organization to become much more find the answer. collecting membership fees?
efficient and consistent. In the coming months, CIQS will commit Too much time is spend at the Affiliate
The first initiative is a continuation of our significant human and financial resources level draining the volunteer and financial
marketing strategy that began following to implement a new marketing campaign resources on routine administrative tasks
the 2010 Whistler AGM. One simple that tackles these two objectives head on. when in reality, the Affiliates’ time should
request from the membership set us down I am excited to be part of the team that be more focused on promoting quantity
a path of evolution that has become far will deliver this initiative and share the surveying regionally.
more reaching than anyone might have results and successes with you. It is time to adequately and properly
imagined just four short years ago. The second initiative involves the staff the national office and take the
Following the Whistler AGM, CIQS human resources of our organization administrative load off the Affiliates and
engaged the marketing firm Parcel, to or more specifically, the lack of human volunteer members. This will in turn lead
assist us to develop a marketing strategy resources CIQS and its affiliates to a more consistent and efficient delivery
that CIQS could implement to both attract continues to operate with. The plan to of services and will benefit everyone.
new members and to promote quantity deal with this issue puts the Institute’s More information will be presented
surveying to industry and government. evolution into high gear and will make in this magazine detailing the HR/
It was through the early process of our organisation function much more Staffing plan and how we will undertake
understanding who CIQS was, Parcel efficiently and with the consistency we
recognized the inconsistencies in our strive to achieve. Continued on page 30.
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Message du Président du Conseil
L’évolution du l’Institut
C
omme toute autre entreprise De part sa compréhension rapide du et ses affiliés doivent continuer d’opérer.
ou organisation au Canada, caractère de l’ICÉC, Parcel a identifié les Le plan pour faire face à ce problème fera
ou en Amérique du Nord, incohérences au niveau de notre image, grandement évoluer l’Institut et rendra le
ou même à l’échelle globale, de notre marque et de notre message. fonctionnement de notre organisation plus
l’ICÉC continue d’évoluer dans ce monde Parcel a été claire en disant que de efficace et conforme à la cohérence que
en évolution rapide. Mais est-ce que commercialiser la profession d’économiste nous voulons atteindre.
l’ICÉC reste à l’affût du changement, en construction avec une association Le temps où l’on opérait une organisation
à la tête du peloton ou à la queue, et nationale et six affiliés, tous avec des avec 2000 membres avec deux personnels
évoluons-nous de façon positive ? Est-ce noms, des logos et des images très à temps plein est presque révolu. Un plan
que L’Institut est meilleur qu’il y a un an, différents exigerait beaucoup de temps et des RH/de dotation a été élaboré, et selon
cinq ans ou à ses débuts il y a 55 ans ? de ressources et serait très dispendieux. la liste de tâches requises pour opérer
On peut affirmer que l’Institut a évolué Nous avons donc évolué. Les affiliés l’Institut quotidiennement, mensuellement
depuis son ouverture avec 39 membres ont changé leur nom pour s’aligner sur et annuellement, il est évident que nous
et une volonté de la part des membres l’ICÉC, et nous avons maintenant une devons avoir plus d’employés rémunérés
bénévoles de bâtir une organisation à partir marque fantastique avec le nouveau logo travaillant à temps plein. C’est avec choc
de rien ou presque. Nous devons une fière qui projette une image beaucoup plus et incrédulité que j’ai compris tout le
chandelle à ces pionniers travaillants pour cohérente à travers le Canada. Et avec travail qu’exécutaient vraiment Lois et
leurs efforts et leur dévouement. Mais à la nouvelle image, nous avons créé un Ishrat – c’était vraiment incroyable.
quel point avonsnous vraiment évolué au nouveau site Web pour inclure le site Web Et l’analyse des tâches ne s’est pas
cours des cinq ou dix dernières années national, six nouveaux sites Web d’affiliés terminée au niveau national. Chaque
et est-ce que ces changements ont eu un et un système de gestion du contenu. affilié de l’ICÉC est responsable d’une
impact positif sur l’Institut ? Nous sommes finalement prêts à multitude de tâches qui exigent des
Suite à mon message précédent sur la exécuter ce qui a été demandé à l’AGA ressources humaines. Certaines tâches
cohérence, je suis heureux d’annoncer de Whistler et lancer une stratégie de sont exécutées par du personnel
que deux nouvelles initiatives de l’ICÉC marketing pour promouvoir l’économie de rémunéré mais la plupart sont souvent
seront implantées pour améliorer les la construction au Canada. En passant, complétées par un petit groupe de
services que nous offrons et aussi les deux objectifs originaux n’ont pas bénévoles dévoués chez chaque affilié.
permettre à notre organisation de devenir changé depuis Whistler et non plus Ceci a créé une réaction en chaîne
plus efficace et cohérente. depuis la création de l’Institut. Comment qui a mené à d’autres questions sur le
La première initiative est la suite de le saurais-je ? La réponse se trouve dans dédoublement des ressources. Pourquoi
notre stratégie marketing qui a pris forme l’énoncé de mission de l’ICÉC. est-ce que chaque affilié évalue chaque
suite à l’AGA de 2010 à Whistler. Une Au cours des prochains mois, l’ICÉC nouvelle adhésion ? Pourquoi est-
simple demande des membres nous a consacrera une quantité importante de ce chacun d’eux gère les politiques
menés sur un sentier de l’évolution dont ressources humaines et financières à d’éducation en examinant les journaux,
la portée est beaucoup plus large que l’établissment d’une nouvelle campagne administrant le TPE ou encourageant
nous aurions pu l’imaginer il y a à peine de marketing qui s’attaque de front aux les membres à passer des examens ?
quatre ans. deux objectifs. Je suis excité à l’idée de Pourquoi est-ce que chacun d’eux alloue
Suite à l’AGA de Whistler, l’ICÉC a faire partie de l’équipe qui mettra cette des ressources à l’administration et la
embauché la firme de marketing Parcel initiative en œuvre et de partager nos perception des cotisations de membres ?
pour nous aider à élaborer une stratégie résultats et nos réussites avec vous. Trop de ressources bénévoles et
de marketing que l’ICÉC pourrait implanter La deuxième initiative implique les financières des affiliés sont consacrées
pour attirer de nouveaux membres et ressources humaines de notre organisation aux tâches administratives routinières
promouvoir l’économie en construction ou plus spécifiquement, le manque de
auprès de l’industrie et du gouvernement. ressources humaines avec lequel l’ICÉC Suite à la page 30.
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Executive Director’s Message
The times they are a-changin’ Lois Metcalfe
A s I write this message, I am
reminded of the song by Bob
Dylan “the times they are
a-changin’.” The first stance
of this song seems quite appropriate as
the Institute enters into a new age in
a note to the wall “For the good of the
Institute.” This slogan has stayed with
me over the years and to this day I
continue to post this slogan to remind
the dedicated Board of volunteers of
their responsibilities in running the
to realize ‘change.’ Change entails
thoughtful planning and sensitive
implementation by a team with
the knowledge and insight into the
implications of such an endeavour.
We are fortunate that our current
their 55th year of operation: affairs of the CIQS. It is through these team of Directors have a vision to
committed teams of Directors that map out a blueprint to take the
“Come gather ‘round people the Institute has enjoyed an increase Institute into the next era for ‘the
Wherever you roam in membership, recognition of our good of the Institute.’
And admit that the waters designations and financial stability. Change must be realistic,
Around you have grown…..” When you read the Chair’s Message achievable and measurable and I
and the article on ‘Nationwide do believe that in order to take the
When I started with the CIQS in Fees’ by our Treasurer, you will Institute to the next level, we must all
1978, my first President always pinned soon realize the Institute is about embrace the plan put before us.
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Editor’s Message
Joshua Mutize, PQS Welcome to 2014!
I hope you all had an enjoyable 2013
and have had a good start into your
business and personal goals and
objectives for 2014.
In this issue, we bring to you three
exciting articles that I believe you will
In this issue, we bring to you three exciting
articles that I believe you will enjoy reading
and that will also inspire you on the vast
potentials in 2014.
enjoy reading and that will also inspire
you on the vast potentials in 2014.
• Construction trends by BTY Group coupled with new civil works in the our industry in one way or the other
• Top 10 emerging technologies 2014 mining sector. – bring new projects or a need to
by Oliver Cann, Associate Director, For more information on Construction refurbish existing infrastructures in
Media Relations at World Economic Industry trends, please see the article order to accommodate these emerging
Forum on page 24 by BTY Group. The article technologies. Some of the industries
• Subways or light rail transit by Terry provides a broader view of trends by that will benefit the most are healthcare
Harron (see page 20 for article) province. We have also provided a great construction, the mining industry and
reference on construction escalations energy sectors.
Construction trends by province for 2014-2016. Please For more details see page 16 for the
2014 is already building some exercise good judgement when using article Top 10 Emerging technologies
momentum with strong industry this information. We encourage readers 2014 by Oliver Cann, Associate Director,
capital investments in energy, to make their own research and use this Media Relations at World Economic
innovations, and residential as well as reference for comparison purposes. Forum
commercial construction. Canadian If you have ideas about other subjects
growth in this sector continues to be Top 10 emerging technologies 2014 or topics to cover, please let us know!
healthy with continued sustainability In reading these top 10 technologies,
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CPD Corner
Trend setters David Dooks, PQS
W hen I first set out to
become a construction
estimator, I had no idea
what a quantity surveyor
was. Looking back now, I am thankful
for the mentoring and time offered by the
was once again given an opportunity to
learn more about the association. So when
I graduated and was looking for a job, my
eyes were opened to the opportunity of
working for a QS firm.
Now I volunteer my time on the CIQS
their doors to local colleges and universities
to provide awareness and seek out potential
members. Architect and Engineering
firms have the advantage of inspiring
their employees to seek out professional
societies as part of their growing portfolio.
CIQS members that spent the time to Maritimes Council and our association Construction companies similar to
invite an aspiring student into their ranks. is in need of new associate members to Architects and Engineers have their own
At the time, while I was taking courses at expand our ranks. The issue of increasing list of preferred professional organizations
the local college, we were offered a chance our numbers is not just limited to one that project managers and estimators seek
to meet some of the CIQS members at a association but to the entire membership. out. In both cases they do not always target
meet and greet event. For some, it was Through marketing and advertisement, the the CIQS as a top priority. No doubt the
just a night out to meet some construction CIQS strives to increase our exposure in QS firms in Canada inspire their employees
professionals and enjoy some free food, for the industry but more effort will be needed. to seek membership into the CIQS as a
others, it was an opportunity to learn more Our members are our biggest asset in prerequisite to their professional portfolios.
about the institute. I was also invited to leading the way for future growth. Other So how do we engage future members?
the CIQS Maritimes Christmas Dinner and professional groups are always opening For those companies with PQS members
in their ranks, it is important to utilize
this inside resource to find and mentor
new recruits. Even in my own current
employment several co-workers have
asked for guidance to learn more about the
association and how to best proceed with
submitting their applications. These are
great examples of how we find ourselves
in the role of mentors. Please do not
stop there. Introduce new and potential
members to the association by actively
participating in AGM and open house
events. Take the time to become an active
player in the association throughout the life
of your career to add your experiences to
the growth of our community. Another, and
growing, trend is social media and currently
our association has profiles on Facebook,
Twitter, and Linkedin. This provides us with
a tool to expand our membership to remote
areas nationally and internationally. Through
social media we can offer professional
working advice or fun anecdotes to the
membership as a community and not feel
limited by where we live. If you find yourself
unable to make it to local association
events but are an avid user of social media
and would like to participate and grow our
online presence please seek us out.
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Education Updates
Final results
from the 2013 examinations David Lai, PQS (F)
The following was presented at the March 7% failure rate (including no-shows) are 82% pass rate, 18% failure
2014 CIQS National Board Meeting: with eight cancellations/rescheduled. rate (including no-shows) with 27
• The final results of the November 2013 When combined with the May 2013 cancellations/rescheduled.
examination session are 93% pass rate, results, the overall results for 2013 • The CIQS annual awards for 2013 are:
The Frank Helyar Memorial Award
for the highest mark (above 75%)
in Subject # 302 Measurement
of Construction Works – Practical
Exam is Ms. Natalia Zemlyanskaya
of CIQS – Maritimes.
The Buster Vermeulen Memorial
Award for the highest mark (above
75%) in Subject # 308 Cost
Planning is Mr. Michael Gabert
of CIQS – Prairies and Northwest
Territories.
• There are 24 candidates registered for
the May 2014 examination.
• The development of the Civil
Engineering syllabus with Seneca
College continues under the guidance
of Mr. Kevin Alexander, PQS.
• CIQS voted to accept the PAQS
accreditation of Hong Kong University
programs in Bachelor of Science in
Surveying and Masters of Science in
Construction Project Management,
Majoring in Quantity Surveying
as well as the re-accreditation of
Taylor University Malaysia program
in Bachelor of Quantity Surveying
(Honours).
• The application form the newly created
TPE Route 12 is now available.
• Changes to the TPE diary requirements
for members attempting the CEC/ECC
and PQS/ECA have been approved.
The Areas of Approved Experience
have been expanded to reflect the
additional roles/duties that our members
are now involved in especially in
Project Monitoring and PPP projects.
The Mandatory Areas of Approved
Experience has been re-named Core
Areas of Approved Experience with the
number of Core and Optional Areas of
Approved Experience reduced.
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Budget & Long Range Planning Report
By Mark Russell, PQS(F), Past Chair and Treasurer
T
he CIQS Staffing Committee or the ideas in the B&LRP, in the manner The B&LRP initiative dictates that
met in late March, prior to in which they should be carried out. we will need to allow, in the medium
the March Board Meeting, It is imperative that we get moving term, for a full time Executive Director,
to discuss the succession on this B&LRP report, otherwise the a full time Membership & Education
planning for the Executive Institute will become stagnant, and so Director, a full time Marketing & Events
Director and Head Office Administrative this budget situation led us to look at Administrator, a Full Time Administrative
Support. These items had been identified other options. Support, a Part Time Bookkeeper and a
as priorities in the Business & Long To maintain the status quo, in terms full time Receptionist.
Range Planning Report (B&LRP) and of dues and how they are collected Right now your CIQS portion of the
have to be dealt with due to upcoming and distributed, whilst carrying out dues, aside from other expenditures, pays
retirement for the Administrative support the requirements of the B&LRP and for 50% of the costs for the Executive
in the short term (December 2014) and including the expanded Head Office Director and 50% of the costs for the
the Executive Director in the medium resources, would soon deplete the CIQS Administrative Support.
term (June 2016). Reserve Funds to a level that would be The benefit of having a full complement
It became apparent during the review unacceptable from either a Professional of staff at the National level will filter
of the ‘work items’ undertaken by the standpoint or a Governance standpoint. down through to the Affiliates, meaning
current Head Office staff that there are that there will no longer be a need
duplication of duties, and works currently BACKGROUND for the Affiliates to have as heavy an
carried out that are specialized in nature You may, or may not, be aware that the Administrative load.
and should not fall under their scope. annual dues paid across the country In order to work through this process,
The full list of ‘work items’ were then vary drastically. Your annual renewal and attain the requirement of the B&LRP,
categorized, which allowed us a clearer notice has a portion for ‘National’ we need to switch to a nationwide fee
picture of where we should be heading in fees and a portion for ‘Affiliate’ fees, for all categories of membership. The
terms of Head Office resources. to which you pay the total amount, benefits of which I hope to outline below.
The Succession Planning has a knock plus any Provincial taxes. As things
on effect with other key items listed in currently stand, the National portion is WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS
the report, mainly with regards the Head consistent across the country and the FOR THE AFFILIATES?
Office resources, meaning that we had Affiliate portion varies. This in itself There are various pros and cons,
to expand our scope to include these leads to 56 different fees nationwide however, the effects are generally
items, as opposed to dealing with the (8 categories x 7 Affiliates) which is positive. No longer would the Affiliates
Succession Planning in isolation (see difficult to administer and implement; have to use volunteer positions to carry
further in the article for the B&LRP list of and an inequality of fees for the same out the Applications, Examinations, and
resources). designation holders across the country, Diary Reviews as these would be carried
What transpired was the generation which could be deemed unjust. out at National level by the newly created
of a Resource Schedule for Head Office We discovered when we embarked on position of Membership & Education
Administration and, following on from our Marketing & Re-Branding campaign Director. Anyone who has participated
that, a series of forecasted medium term that the inconsistencies we had in terms in an Affiliate Board will agree that the
budgets to allow for these positions. of the Affiliates all having their own names amount of time and resources that this
This process quickly proved that and logos were an obstacle to promoting, scope of work takes up during the course
although past and present CIQS Boards marketing and growing the Profession. of a meeting, and beyond, now being
have great ideas to grow and evolve We now find a similar issue manifesting freed up is a good thing and should be
the Institute, promote the Profession, itself in terms of a variance in dues and encouraged.
encourage new applicants, increase an inadequate use of resources across The immediate requirement for
growth in numbers, and support and the country. The Administration process succession planning was based on the
nurture those paying their annual dues – across the country has to be streamlined role of Executive Director, but this was
we do not necessarily have the funds nor for better efficiency and better use of the only part of the plan. By and large, this
resources in place to execute these ideas, dues we collect. new set up at National level would free
Spring 2014 | www.ciqs.org | CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIST | 11up the Executive Director to concentrate • Support of Executive Director, But it is not all one way traffic. The
on requirements of their exact role and Membership & Education Director, National Board is acutely aware that there
also free up resources at Affiliate level. and Marketing Representative in their would need to be an Affiliate Support
This can best be explained by looking at daily duties. This support becomes Fund established to allow the Affiliates to
the proposed new positions: critical prior to and during the CIQS have sufficient funds to run their business;
examination sessions, collection including localized events and promotion,
Membership & Education Director of membership dues and annual Directors meetings, Student Award Funds,
Having this position in place will have the congress. D & O insurance and AGMs. The forecast
following implications: budgets allow for these funds to flow back
• Membership Applications, TPE Diary Full Time Marketing to the Affiliates.
Checks, and CPD Checks are currently & Events Administrator By moving the bulk of the Administration
carried out by volunteers at Affiliate Having this position in place will have from the Affiliates to National this would
level. Due to the turnover of persons the following implications: allow the Affiliate Boards more of an
in this role this has a tendency to • Gives CIQS the resources to opportunity to concentrate their efforts
lead to a variation of the evaluations implement the promotion and on initiatives such as liaising with local
(7 individuals carry these out across marketing strategies generated by Post Secondary facilities to encourage
the country). By centralizing this Parcel student membership growth, hosting at
workload to a paid staff member, this • Allows for the organization of Events Trade Shows, meeting with Provincial
will allow for the work to be carried and countrywide, thus relieving Governments and allowing for localized
out more efficiently and consistently. pressure on the Affiliate Board, their assistance with implementing the
It will also reduce processing times Administration and volunteers Marketing campaign.
and the frustration felt from potential • Allows for active sourcing of
new members, active Associates, and Marketing opportunities Nationwide WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS
Designation Holders. • The Media Liaison role, which will FOR THE DESIGNATION HOLDERS?
• It will lead to consistent TPE Diary allow quick commentary on issues Having a uniform fee across the country
reviews for the entire country. affecting the Profession will create a parity that currently does
• Allow for consistency in Post- not exist. No longer will there be a
Secondary facilities accreditations Part Time Web Administrator disproportionate set of fees for the same
and the ability to maintain a current This new position has been filled, membership categories nationwide.
centralized database for accredited which will have the following We all deal with numbers, so what is
programs and distance education implications: the bottom line effect?
• Streamline the entire process from • Allows for real time updates of the The exact figures are yet to be
Initial Application through to full CPD website, by a Professional in that determined, so there may be some
• Take the administration load off Industry changes to the figures noted below. Bear
volunteers and Affiliates • Allow for a quicker fix for any bugs in mind that these figures are optimum
• Allows the Executive Director the that appear dues, therefore if there are any changes it
ability to concentrate on fulfilling the • All revisions and updates are carried would be a reduction to the ones listed:
role without being sidetracked by out in both English and French, • 52% of PQS members will experience
Membership issues without the lag we have historically a $60 increase in their overall annual
• Develop new ideas and approaches to had for translation dues
increase membership • Frees up the Executive Director • 14% of PQS members will experience
• Would free up the Affiliate Boards having to coordinate, liaise and a $30 increase in their overall dues
Membership and Education portfolios, implement web based issues • 8% of PQS members will experience a
allowing them to concentrate their $100 increase in their overall dues
resources and efforts on local Part Time Bookkeeper • 6% of PQS members will experience a
marketing initiatives and promotion Having this position in place will have $150 increase in their overall dues
of the Institute at Post-Secondary the following implications: • 4% of PQS members will experience a
facilities. • Frees up the Executive Director and $150 increase in their overall dues
Administrative from all bookkeeping •• 56% of CEC members will experience experience a $30 increase in their experience a $50 decrease in their a $35 increase in their overall annual overall annual dues overall annual dues dues • 19% of Associate members will • 14% of CEC members will experience experience a $75 increase in their As with the Marketing and Re- a $115 increase in their overall dues overall dues Branding endeavors we embarked on in • 12% of CEC members will experience • 17% of Associate members will 2010 and the changes to the Canada a $63 increase in their overall dues experience a $94 increase in their Non-Profit Act we had to deal with last • 6% of CEC members will experience a overall dues year, the move towards National Dues $100 increase in their overall dues • 7% of Associate members will may be a difficult scenario for many of •
HISTORIQUE sur les affiliés, car ils n’auront plus Canada). En centralisant la charge
Comme vous le savez, ou peut-être besoin d’avoir une charge administrative de travail à un membre en règle du
pas, les cotisations annuelles varient aussi importante. personnel, le travail sera effectué de
de façon importante d’un bout du pays Afin d’engager ce processus, et façon plus efficace et cohérente. Ce
à l’autre. Votre avis de renouvellement combler l’exigence du rapport de processus réduira aussi le délai de
annuel inclut une partie pour les frais planification commerciale et à long traitement et la frustration ressentie
« nationaux » et une partie pour les frais terme, nous devons instaurer une par de nouveaux membres potentiels,
« des affiliés », que vous devez payer en cotisation nationale pour toutes les des associés en règle et des détenteurs
totalité, en plus des taxes provinciales. catégories de membres. J’espère bien de titres ;
Actuellement, la partie nationale est la souligner les avantages ci-après. • Mener à des contrôles du journal TPE
même à travers le pays et la partie des cohérents pour tout le pays ;
affiliés varie, ce qui en soi représente QUELS SERONT LES IMPACTS • Assurer la cohérence des
56 différentes cotisations à l’échelle du POUR LES AFFILIÉS ? accréditations dans les établissements
pays (8 catégories x 7 affiliés). Ceci est Il y a des pour et des contre, par contre, postsecondaires et la capacité de
difficile à gérer et à mettre en place ; les impacts sont généralement positifs. maintenir une base de données
et une inégalité en ce qui a trait à la Les affiliés n’auraient plus à utiliser centralisée à jour pour les programmes
cotisation pour les détenteurs du même de postes bénévoles pour remplir les certifiés et l’éducation à distance ;
titre de par le pays pourrait être perçue demandes d’adhésion, les examens et • Faciliter tout le processus, de
comme injuste. les contrôles quotidiens, car ils seraient l’adhésion initiale au titre professionnel
Pendant le lancement de notre complétés à l’échelle nationale par le complet ;
campagne de marketing et de directeur de l’adhésion et de l’éducation • Alléger la charge administrative des
modification de la marque, nous avons nouvellement en poste. Quiconque bénévoles et des affiliés ;
découvert que les incohérences que a participé à un conseil des affiliés • Permettre au directeur exécutif de
nous avions en ce qui concerne les conviendra que la quantité de temps se concentrer sur l’exécution de
affiliés ayant tous leurs propres noms et de ressources que cette charge de ses tâches sans être distrait par les
et logos entravaient à la promotion, la travail exige pendant une réunion, et questions d’adhésion ;
commercialisation et la croissance de la plus, est significative et donc ce nouveau • Développer de nouvelles idées et
profession. Nous sommes devant une processus est une bonne chose et devrait approches pour augmenter l’adhésion ;
situation semblable en ce qui concerne être encouragé. • Libérer les portfolios d’adhésion et
la variation des cotisations et l’usage L’exigence immédiate pour la d’éducation des conseils des affiliés,
inadéquat des ressources à travers le planification de la succession était basée leur permettant de concentrer leurs
pays. Le processus d’administration sur le rôle du directeur exécutif, mais ressources et efforts sur les initiatives
utilisé d’un bout à l’autre du pays doit ceci n’était qu’une partie du plan. En de marketing locales et la promotion
être simplifié afin que les cotisations que général, ce nouveau processus au niveau de l’Institut dans les établissements
nous percevons soient plus efficaces et national libérera le directeur exécutif postsecondaires.
mieux utilisées. afin qu’il ou elle puisse se concentrer
L’initiative du rapport de planification sur les exigences spécifiques de son Commis au soutien administratif à temps
commerciale et à long terme stipule qu’à rôle et libérera aussi des ressources plein (actuellement à temps partiel)
moyen terme, nous devrons prévoir la au niveau des affiliés. Ceci s’explique La mise en place de ce poste aura les
mise en poste d’un directeur exécutif à essentiellement en examinant les impacts suivants :
temps plein, un directeur de l’adhésion nouveaux postes proposés : • Soutenir le directeur exécutif,
et de l’éducation à temps plein, un le directeur de l’adhésion et de
administrateur du marketing et des Directeur de l’adhésion et de l’éducation l’éducation et le représentant
événements à temps plein, un commis La mise en place de ce poste aura les du marketing dans leurs tâches
au soutien administratif à temps plein, impacts suivants : quotidiennes. Ce soutien devient
un commis-comptable à temps partiel et • Les demandes d’adhésion, les contrôles essentiel avant et pendant les sessions
une réceptionniste à temps plein. du journal TPE et les vérifications des d’examen de l’ICÉC, la perception de
La partie ICÉC de vos cotisations titres professionnels complets sont cotisations et le congrès annuel.
paie actuellement 50 % des frais liés actuellement remplis par des bénévoles
au directeur exécutif et au soutien au niveau des affiliés. À cause du Administrateur du marketing et des
administratif. roulement de personnel dans ce rôle, événements à temps plein
Le fait d’avoir un personnel complet à les évaluations avaient tendance à La mise en place de ce poste aura les
l’échelle nationale aura des répercussions varier (7 individus les remplissent au impacts suivants :
14 | CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIST | www.ciqs.org | Spring 2014• Donner à l’ICÉC les ressources pour permettent à ces fonds d’être réinvestis • 56 % des membres ECC verront implanter les stratégies de promotion dans les affiliés. leurs cotisations annuelles et de marketing générées par Parcel ; Le fait de déplacer le gros de augmenter de 35 $ • Permettre l’organisation d’événements l’administration des affiliés au national • 14 % des membres ECC verront à l’échelle du pays, allégeant ainsi la permettrait aux conseils des affiliés de leurs cotisations annuelles pression sur le conseil des affiliés, leur mieux se concentrer sur leurs efforts augmenter de 115 $ administration et les bénévoles ; dans des initiatives telles que la liaison • 12 % des membres ECC verront • Permettre la recherche active avec les établissements postsecondaires leurs cotisations annuelles d’occasions de marketing à travers pour favoriser la croissance de l’adhésion augmenter de 63 $ tout le pays ; étudiante, la tenue d’expositions • 6 % des membres ECC verront • Le rôle de relationniste média commerciales, la rencontre avec les leurs cotisations annuelles permettra de partager des gouvernements provinciaux, et l’aide augmenter de 100 $ commentaires rapidement sur les local avec l’implantation de la campagne •
Top 10
emerging
technologies
that will reshape the future
By Oliver Cann, Associate Director, Media Relations
F
The World Economic Forum’s rom super-light cars to with industry leaders gathered at
smarter drugs, the World the World Economic Forum’s Annual
Global Agenda Council on
Economic Forum’s Global Meeting 2014 in Davos-Klosters.
Emerging Technologies is Agenda Council on Emerging Each innovation was selected for its
composed of top experts on Technologies has identified potential to have a real and positive
new technologies around the the top 10 emerging technologies of impact on the world.
2014 that could reshape the society of The list includes a new technique for
world, representing both the
the future. extracting metals along with drinking
academic and business world Comprised of leading thinkers water from the sea, new ways of
from academia and industry, the treating cancer using microbes found
Download the full list at Council selected the innovations naturally in the human body and
with input both from experts within computer interfaces operated by the
wef.ch/et2014.
the Network and after discussions power of thought.
16 | CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIST | www.ciqs.org | Spring 2014“These breakthroughs show the
boundless potential for technology
to have a positive impact on society,
from finding cleaner energy to new
cures for disease.”
“These breakthroughs show the NANOSTRUCTURED HUMAN MICROBIOME
boundless potential for technology to CARBON COMPOSITES: THERAPEUTICS:
have a positive impact on society, from Cars made from carbon-fibre Drawing on knowledge gained from the
finding cleaner energy to new cures reinforced composites are as much Human Microbiome Project in 2012
for disease. For these gains to be as 40% lighter than older models, and other research, human microbiome
realized, we need the right regulatory stronger, and more easily recycled, technology is increasingly seen as an
frameworks, strategic alliances among offering the prospect for huge energy important source of treatment for serious
innovators and market leaders, savings. diseases as well as for improving health.
investment capital, as well as greater
public awareness,” said Noubar GRID-SCALE RNA-BASED THERAPEUTICS:
Afeyan, Chair of the Global Agenda ELECTRICITY STORAGE: RNA, like DNA, plays a part in protein
Council on Emerging Technologies and A fundamental breakthrough is synthesis and, to a lesser extent, the
Chief Executive Officer of Flagship close that would allow the saving transmission of genetic information.
Ventures. of surplus energy from fluctuating Scientific advances are combining to
“2014 will be a crucial year for these renewable sources such as sun and enable a new generation of targeted,
technologies,” said Martina Larkin, wind within the electricity grid. RNA-based drugs that could help find
Senior Director and Head of the new treatments for cancer and infectious
Network of Global Agenda Councils, BODY-ADAPTED diseases.
World Economic Forum. “Close WEARABLE ELECTRONICS:
cooperation between governments, Whether worn on the body, QUANTIFIED SELF
industry and academia is essential to embedded in clothes or even under (PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS):
harness their potential.” the skin, these devices can track Using data and specialized machine-
information, such as heart rate and learning algorithms, we can now build
The 10 emerging stress levels, giving people real-time detailed and predictive models about
technologies are: feedback about their health. people and their behaviours, which can
help in areas such as urban planning and
BRAIN-COMPUTER INTERFACES: NANOWIRE medical diagnosis.
It is already possible to type just by LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES:
monitoring the electrical activity of New batteries based on silicon – The Network of Global Agenda Councils
your brain, but as the technology using tiny silicon nanowires – could is a unique, global community of over
advances, it could be possible for have a longer life, charge more 1,500 premier thought leaders who
people with disabilities to operate quickly and hold up to three times are the foremost experts in their fields
wheelchairs using only their thoughts. the power of existing batteries. of academia, business, government,
international organizations and
MINING METALS SCREENLESS DISPLAY: society. The top emerging technologies
FROM DESALINATION BRINE: A 3D image projected into space and their impact will also be featured in
Large-scale desalination is becoming – a ‘screenless display’ – can the Global Technology Leadership course
economically feasible for the first time convey information that a 2D image of Forum Academy, a non-profit initiative
because of new chemical processes presented on a screen cannot, and is of the World Economic Forum aimed at
that enable the mining of metals from close to becoming a practical reality. helping professionals and organizations
waste water, or brine. enhance their strategic knowledge in a
fast-changing world.
Spring 2014 | www.ciqs.org | CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIST | 17CIQS CONGRESS 2014
SUSTAINING CONSTRUCTION
Hosted by CIQS - Prairies & NWT
June 19 - 21, Calgary, Alberta
Early Bird rate
extended to May 12
A special rate of $229/one bedroom has
been negotiated and can be booked by
calling the Sheraton Eau Claire directly
1-888-784-8370 or 403-266-7200 or
by email at reservations@sheratonsuites.com
and referring to the CIQS Congress.
Register online at:
ciqs.org/english/congressCIQS CONGRESS 2014
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Registration and Networking - Wildrose
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Presented by: Mark Gardin, Chair - Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
Hosted by: CIQS - A Year in Review: Designation Holders Information Session
Dinner On your own
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2014
7:45 am to 8:45 am Registration and Breakfast - Wildrose
8:45 am to 9:00 am Welcoming ceremonies
9:00 am to 9:55 am Understanding the cost of net zero, John Munro and Lisa Mathiessen – Integral Group
9:55 am to 10:15 am Break
BREAKOUT SESSIONS SANDLILY CALYPSO
10:15 am to 11:10 am A developed cost estimating method for Moving through the diary process
calculating school maintenance costs to complete your designation
Raji Al-AniAni Doug Eastwell
11:15 am to 12:15 pm LEED estimate options Project monitoring - a need
for office ventilation systems to standardize terms of engagement
Roy Baxter Alistair Dearie – BTY Group
12:15 pm to 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm City of Calgary - Developing comprehensive ROI analysis for green buildings, Speaker:TBA
2:00 pm to 2:15 pm Break
2:15 pm to 3:15 pm Sustainability and skills What is a green home worth?
in the construction environment Understanding green home value
Angela Lai – BTY Group Tyler Hermanson – 4 Elements Integrated Design
3:15 pm to 4:15 pm Smart economics in the development of real estate, Jim Cuthbert - Wildrose Centre & South
4:15 pm to 4:30 pm Closing remarks
6:00 pm President’s Dinner - Downtownfood
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014
8:00 am to 9:30 am Farewell Breakfast – Wildrose
Clive Evans Living Golf TournamentSubways or light rail transit? By Terry Harron, PQS
I
n November 2008, the Province of Ontario through its urban In October 2010, Rob Ford was elected Mayor of Toronto and
transportation agency Metrolinx, announced plans for a bold immediately announced that the Transit City plan was dead. A
and visionary Regional Transportation Plan for the Greater major plank in Ford’s campaign platform was a promise that all
Hamilton and Toronto Area (GTHA) known as The Big Move. future mass transit expansion in Toronto would be underground.
This was a 25 year plan to expand rapid transit throughout Riding on his electoral success he claimed he was elected to
the densely populated area of Southern Ontario known as the build subways because that was what the people of Toronto
Golden Triangle. When announced, the Ontario Government wanted (polls confirmed this he claimed). This is true, but polls
committed $11.50 billion to start the implementation. A major taken anywhere in the world would provide the same result.
component of The Big Move was an expansion of rapid transit in Most people have a preference for subways. It is not unlike
the City of Toronto to be known as Transit City. Toronto’s transit asking people if they had a choice in the winter would they
system is the third most-used transit system in North America – prefer to park their cars indoors or outdoors. It is important to
behind only New York and Mexico City and the existing subway note here that although the Mayor touted his plan as a subway
system is running at maximum capacity along its busiest route – expansion it was not going to be a subway in the true sense of
the Yonge University Spadina Line. Current ridership is in excess the word. It was going to be an underground LRT. The biggest
of 500 million passengers annually. Transit City was announced problem Ford had was explaining how this was to be funded
by then Mayor David Miller in 2007 and the first phase to be as putting transit underground is much more expensive than
completed by 2020 would consist of five Light Rail Transit (LRT) putting it above ground. In order to build ECLRT completely
lines. The system would be designed, built and operated by the underground more funding would have to be found or other
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). proposed lines that were part of the original Transit City
The longest of these lines would be the Eglinton Cross Town plan would have to be scrapped or deferred and the money
Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) running from Jane Street in the committed by the Province of Ontario to fund those lines would
west of the city to Kennedy Station in the east where it would be diverted to the now underground ECLRT.
connect to the existing Scarborough Rapid Transit line. It would Ford negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding between the
be 19 kilometres long and have up to 25 new stations. Running Government of Ontario and the City of Toronto for the Metrolinx
through the heart of the city, a major portion of the line – from provincial transit agency to build the Crosstown LRT entirely
Keele Street in the west to Laird Street in the east – would have underground while the City of Toronto would build an extension
to be underground as Eglinton Avenue is not wide enough along for the Sheppard subway line using its own funds, private funding
this stretch to accommodate the required rail right-of-way within agreements and any monies remaining from commitments from
the existing roadway. With an estimated cost of $4.20 billion, Ontario and the Government of Canada. The Memorandum of
the ECLRT would be the most expensive infrastructure project Understanding was to be ratified by Toronto City Council, but
undertaken in the history of Toronto. Design contracts were never was. Ford set up a committee to study funding of the
awarded for tunnels and stations and tunnel boring machines subway project and the ensuing report proposed user fees, parking
(TBMs) were ordered. fees and/or road taxes, but these options were rejected by Ford.
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