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CONSTRUCTION
ECONOMIST
SUMMER 2013
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advance professional quantity surveying
and construction estimating; to establish
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Executive Director
Lois Metcalfe. ........................... . . . . . . execdir@ciqs.org Government Tenders Get New Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Editor
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President: 17th PAQS Congress Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Mark Gardin, PQS
In Memoriam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Vice President and
CIQS – Prairies and NWT Rep:
Dave Burns, PQS
Secretary/Treasurer & Past President:
Mark Russell, PQS(F)
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Craig Bye, PQS
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Matt Weber, PQS
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David Dooks, PQS
CIQS - Québec Rep: On cover – 1st photo: Left to right: new PQS member Guillaume Robitaille, Mrs. Diane
Jacques Amelin, ECA Lemieux, President and CEO, Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ), CIQS
CIQS - Newfoundland and Labrador Rep: President Mark Russell and Jean Paradis, CIQS-Québec president
Roy Lewis, PQS(F)
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President’s Message
Bravo et Merci Mark Gardin, PQS
L et me begin by quickly introduc-
ing myself. I am the son of an
immigrant Italian who came to
Canada in 1953 at the age of
19 with nothing more than a suitcase
and $6 in his pocket to build a better
Pasquino, of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP,
CIQS Legal Council to answer any ques-
tions regarding the new Canada Corpora-
tions Not-For-Profit Act and the proposed
new bylaws generated from the changes
to the Act. I was extremely proud of the
years and have the potential to grow sub-
stantially more in the coming years. And
a final AGM thank you and Merci to all
the sponsors, who through their financial
contributions, made this AGM nothing less
than spectacular.
life. He was a bricklayer by trade who membership for their participation in both Looking forward to this year, Council will
eventually turned to carpentry and resi- a positive and professional manner during focus on three major tasks and all three
dential development with his brothers – the discussions of the bylaws. (Merci for come with no shortage of challenges and
and so in my youth, I was surrounded by the translations provided by Jean Paradis effort. Luckily for CIQS, Council participat-
building and construction in Halifax. and Bertin Bois). When the votes were ed in a facilitated strategic planning ses-
I knew at a young age I would make my tallied, Council received the unanimous sion last year to prioritize the workload and
career in construction and quite by ac- endorsement and support of the member- effectively achieve goals set by the Busi-
cident discovered construction estimating ship (both present and by proxy) making ness and Long Range Plan for the next 2-5
and eventually quantity surveying. I was this a truly extraordinary and momentous years. The three items Council will focus
taught quantities by CIQS Past President day for CIQS. This new era of governance on were at the top of the list of the plan.
Allen Willcocks and since graduating from reinforces CIQS as a national associa- Now that the bylaws have been ratified,
NSIT in 1990, I have practiced quantity tion, reaffirms the marketing strategies there is still much more to do to finalize the
surveying and estimating working for sub- presented by Parcel, and strengthens governance structure of CIQS. The rules
contractors, general contractors, govern- fairness and equality for all affiliates and and regulations must be amended to reflect
ment, and as a cost consultant. members across Canada.Also during the new bylaws, new affiliate agreements
I joined the Institute in 1996 and re- the AGM, Fellowship designations were will be finalized and signed, and CIQS will
ceived my Professional Quantity Surveyor awarded to four outstanding members endeavour to draft up a template for the
designation in 2003. In 2005, I volun- this year. Congratulations and Bravo to new affiliate bylaws in order to have the
teered to sit on CIQS Maritimes Board, in John Splender, Jeff Logan, Herve Cou- affiliate bylaws reflect the same language
2009 became CIQS Maritimes President ture, and Roy Howes for their immense as the national bylaws. Once the affiliate
and Representative on CIQS Council,
was nominated 2nd Vice President in Council will focus on three major tasks and all three
2011 and in Montreal, began a new come with no shortage of challenges and effort.
chapter in my CIQS journey.
And what more is there to say about contributions to the Institute. The Gordon bylaws are drafted, it will be up to each
the Montreal Congress and AGM except Pattison Award of Merit was presented affiliate to make amendments to suit their
Bravo to CIQS Quebec who hosted a tre- this year to Mark Russell who accepted own affiliate or provincial regulations. After
mendous three day event filled with intui- the award in the same manner he always these changes are addressed, undoubtedly
tive technical sessions, engaging guest presents himself and has represented the there will be much more consistency from
speakers, and a packed house Annual Institute for the past nine years – with a governance and operational perspective
General Meeting where we were forced to grace, charisma, enthusiasm, and always amongst all the affiliates. Nick Pasquino
switch venues due to fire regulations and with a smile. Well done Mark for the rec- will continue to guide Council throughout
an unexpected number in attendance. ognition of your dedication to the Institute the process as CIQS Legal Council.
I do not recall a recent CIQS AGM and in keeping with a CIQS tradition, The second major focus will be to com-
where members had the option of 14 leaving me with mighty big shoes to fill. plete the website transition from the old
technical sessions spread over a day and Speaking of enthusiasm, the energy system to the new. Although the new web-
a half. All the sessions were presented of our Quebec members was infectious. site has been running since March, there is
by subject experts and the topics were They are a passionate bunch, who care still some work remaining to make the Con-
relevant to our profession and to the deeply about the profession, and it is not tent Management System (CMS) fully func-
construction industry.At the Annual Gen- hard to see why their affiliate has grown tional. It is interesting to note, the largest
eral Meeting, Council welcomed Nick by leaps and bounds in the last few component of the website is the Content
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President’s Message
Management System and it is something year to complete this mandate giving us constrained, so proper evaluation is
members do not even see when they go on a world class website. required. These three tasks will consume
the website. It is the so-called ‘backend’ The third focus will centre on human the majority of Council’s time but we
where much of the administration and resources of the Institute. As all our will continue to move forward on all of
operations for membership data and the members should know, our Executive the committees. I encourage members
billing systems are maintained. This com- Director, Lois is an exceptional and to read the Business and Long Range
ponent is very complex and Council, CIQS extraordinary person who has dedicated Strategic Plan developed by Council,
administration, and our website provider the past 35 years to the administration of facilitated by ACMES, and found on the
are ensuring that this is working properly. the Institute. She and Ishrat keep CIQS website. This outlines Council’s objectives
Once this backend is complete CIQS can running on a daily basis but CIQS cannot and priorities for coming few years.
focus on finalizing the bilingual component continue to function in this manner. In closing, I would like to express my
of the site and ensure the content on the The workload and pace at which our excitement and confidence for your new
site is relevant and current. administration operates is not sustainable Council to deliver on the tasks at hand
It was impossible for anyone to predict and we need to assess and develop a and continue to manage the affairs of the
the amount of effort the new website and strategic leadership succession plan Institute in a professional and forthright
CMS would have been back when we including adding new positions such as a manner. If any member wishes to contact
decided to forge ahead with an entirely full time bilingual Education/membership me to discuss any matters related to the
new system. It was a hot topic of discus- Director, and a part-time webmaster. Institute, you are welcome to email me at
sion when I first joined Council in 2009 It would be great to deal with all three president@ciqs.org or call the Institute
and this Council will work tirelessly this this year but fiscally, CIQS may be at toll free 1-866-345-1168.
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Message du Président
Bravo et Merci Mark Gardin, PQS
L
aissez-moi débuter en me une journée et demie. Toutes les sessions ieuse. Ils sont un groupe passionné, qui
présentant rapidement. Je suis étaient présentées par des experts sur les a à cœur la profession et il est facile de
le fils d’un immigrant italien sujets et les domaines traités étaient tous comprendre pourquoi leur association
qui vint au Canada en 1953 à adaptés à notre profession et à l’industrie affiliée a grandie par sauts et bonds au
l’âge de 19 ans avec rien de plus qu’une de la construction. cours des dernières années et possède un
valise et 6 $ dans sa poche pour se À l’Assemblée générale annuelle, le potentiel de croissance substantiel dans
construire une meilleure vie. I était maçon Conseil accueillis Nick Pasquino, de Bor- les prochaines années. Et un grand merci
de métier qui éventuellement se tourna den Ladner Gervais, LLP, les conseillers pour l’AGA et aux commanditaires qui par
vers la menuiserie et le développement juridiques de l’ICÉC, pour répondre aux leur contribution financière ont rendu ce-
immobilier avec ses frères - donc dans questions traitant de la nouvelle loi cana- tte AGA rien de moins que spectaculaire.
mon enfance j’étais entouré par le dienne sur les Corporations à but non lu- Regardant plus loin cette année, le
bâtiment et la construction à Halifax. cratif ainsi que des nouveaux règlements Conseil va se pencher sur trois tâches
Je savais dès mon jeune âge que proposés pour s’adapter aux changements majeures et chacune des trois représente
je ferais carrière dans la construction requis par cette loi. Je fus très fier de nos défis et efforts. Par chance pour l’ICÉC,
et c’est par accident que je découvris membre pour leur participation tant sur le Conseil a participé à une séance de
l’estimation en construction et éventuel- le plan positif que professionnel lors des planification stratégique l’an dernier afin
lement l’économie de la construction. discussions sur la nouvelle règlementa- d’établir les priorités des charges de travail
J’ai été formé par un ancien président tion. (Merci pour les traductions faites et atteindre efficacement les buts fixés au
du CISQ, Allen Willcocks et depuis ma par Jean Paradis et Bertin Bois). Quand Plan d’affaires et de stratégie à long terme
graduation du NSIT en 1990, j’ai pratiqué les votes furent comptés, le Conseil obtint pour les 2-5 prochaines années. Les trois
l’estimation et l’économie de la construc- un endossement unanime et le support éléments que Conseil va traiter sont en
tion pour des sous-traitants, des entre- des membres (a la fois présents et par tête de liste du Plan d’action.
preneurs généraux, le gouvernement et procuration) faisant de cet événement Maintenant que les statuts ont été adop-
comme consultant en coûts. un moment extraordinaire pour l’ICÉC tés, il reste beaucoup à faire pour finaliser
Je me suis joint à l’Institut en 1996 et comme association nationale, réaffirmant la structure de gouvernance de l’Institut.
j’ai reçu mon agrégation comme Écono- nos stratégies de marketing présentées Les lois et règlements doivent être amen-
miste en construction en 2003. En 2005, par la firme Parcel, et renforçant l’équité dés pour refléter les nouveaux statuts,
je me suis porté volontaire à l’exécutif et l’égalité pour tous les affiliées et mem- de nouveaux accords avec les affiliées
de l’ICÉC des Maritimes, en 2009 je fus bres à travers le Canada. doivent être finalisés et signés, et l’ICÉC va
élu président de l’ICÉC des Maritimes Aussi, durant l’AGA, des titres de Fel- amorcer la confection d’un canevas pour
et représentant au Conseil de l’ICÉC, je low furent attribués à quatre membres les nouveaux statuts des affiliées de façon
fus nommé Vice-président en 2011 et à distingués cette année. Félicitation et à ce qu’ils comportent le même langage
Montréal j’ai débuté un nouveau chapitre Bravo à John Splender, Jeff Logan, Hervé que les statuts nationaux. Lorsque les
dans mon périple au sein de l’ICÉC. Couture et Roy Howes pour leur immense statuts des affiliées auront été rédigés, il
Et quoi de plus y a-t-il à dire du Congrès contribution à l’Institut. Le Gordon Pat- appartiendra à chacune des affiliées d’y
et de l’AGA de Montréal sauf de dire Bravo tison Award of Merit fut attribué à Mark faire les amendements requis pour sat-
à l’ICÉC du Québec qui fut l’hôte d’un Russell qui l’accepta de la même manière isfaire leurs propres règlements ou ceux
événement de trois jours repli de sessions qu’il se présente toujours lui-même et de leur province. Après que ces change-
techniques intuitives, d’orateurs invités a représenté l’Institut pour les neuf an- ments auront été complétés, il s’en suivra
engageants, et d’une Assemblée géné- nées passées - avec grâce, charisme, sans doute une plus grande consistance
rale annuelle remplie à craquer où nous enthousiasme, et comme toujours avec le dans une perspective de gouvernance et
étions forcés d’inverser les événements sourire. Bien fait Mark pour la reconnais- d’opération au sein des affiliées. Nick Pas-
pour cause de règlements incendie et un sance de votre dévouement à l’Institut et quino continuera à guider le Conseil tout
nombre inattendu de participants. en gardant la tradition de l’ICÉC, me lais- au long du processus à titre de conseiller
Je ne me souviens pas d’une récente sant de grands souliers à chausser. juridique de l’ICÉC.
AGA où les membres avaient le choix entre Parlant d’enthousiasme, l’énergie de Le deuxième point important sera de
quatorze sessions techniques réparties sur nos membres du Québec était contag- compléter la transition de l’ancien site
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Message du Président
internet vers le nouveau. Même si le nou- composante est très complexe et le Con- sujet de discussion lorsque je me suis joint au
veau site internet est en fonction depuis seil, l’administration de l’ICÉC et notre Conseil en 2009 et ce Conseil continuera à
mars dernier, il reste du travail à faire pour pourvoyeur du site internet s’assurent qu’il travailler sans répit cette année à compléter ce
rendre le Système de gestion du contenu opère efficacement. Lorsque ce module mandat qui nous donnera un site internet de
(CMS) pleinement opérationnel. d’arrière plan sera complété, l’ICÉC pourra qualité mondiale.
Il est intéressant de noter que le plus s’atteler à finaliser la composante bilingue CPD
Le troisième point sur lequel Cornertra-
le Conseil
important module du site internet est les du site et s’assurer que le contenu du site vaillera porte sur les ressources humaines de
Système de gestion du contenu et qu’il est est pertinent et à jour. l’Institut. Chacun des membres devrait savoir
un élément que les membres ne voient À l’époque où nous avons décidé d’aller que Lois, notre Directrice exécutive, est une
pas lorsqu’ils accèdent au site internet. Il de l’avant avec un nouveau site internet, personne exceptionnelle et extraordinaire
est en arrière plan où se situe l’essentiel il était impossible pour quiconque de pré- qui a consacré les trente-cinq dernières
des opérations et données administra- dire la quantité d’efforts à consacrer au années à la gestion de l’Institut. Elle et
tives de gestion du membership et où le nouveau site internet et à son Système
système de facturation est géré. Cette de gestion du contenu. C’était un chaud Bravo et Merci, suite à la page 28
Executive Director’s Message
Lois Metcalfe New website coming along
N
ew websites: backwards compatible so members do not By the time you read this message this
The launch of our new have to use Goggle Chrome, Firefox or a should be completed.
website(s) this March was a more recent Internet Explorer browser to The fee for job postings has been
major challenge for CIQS and access and full functionality. Our team rec- revised to $250 per ad for 90 days.
we apologize to members that experi- ognizes that there is still more work to be Advertisers have the choice to advertise
enced difficulty logging in and paying their done, particularly on the French site and on the national site or affiliate sites for the
membership fees. The launch included CIQS have agreed to retain the services same fee. Advertisers may also submit
not only an English and French CIQS site of a part-time bi-lingual webmaster to their ad online via a form web subject to
but six other websites for our affiliates – supplement our administration team. administrator’s approval.
CIQS – British Columbia, CIQS – Prairies CIQS Council has made some decisions Office renovation:
and NWT, CIQS – Ontario, CIQS – Que- regarding sections of the website which We will be undergoing a renovation to
bec, CIQS – Maritimes and CIQS – New- you should be aware of: our headquarters on Nolan Court this
foundland and Labrador in addition to A technical support chat line is available summer. It will be business as usual,
a completely new content management in the log in area from 9:00 am to 5:00 however, there may be a very short period
system (back-end). CIQS are addressing pm EST for members who experience of time where the office will need to close.
any glitches and issues and we thank all technical difficulty when logging in. If you plan to visit the office, I suggest
our members for bringing these matters to On the recommendation from one of you telephone first to ensure we are there
our attention. The biggest challenge is the our members, the List of Consultants to receive you. The renovation should be
browser requirements and we are looking under Client Resources will be revised to complete by the first of September in time
into making the member’s only section filter by affiliates rather than by province. for Board meetings to recommence.
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2012/2013 and also my goals and metrics on Construction Cost Indices coordinators to facilitate partnerships
objectives for next year. consistently, covering Permit metrics by with professors.
Below is a highlight of some our province, Labour and major construction • Work with local CIQS chapters’
accomplishments: materials cost changes. This is an newsletter editors to increase local
• Implemented new online, mobile friendly area where Construction Economist is industry news.
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Education Updates
The year in review David Lai, PQS (F)
A
lthough it appears that the Changes to the Class D2 Diary (CEC to Civil Engineering subjects completed
past year has been relatively PQS) to address the requirements when and that Seneca College will be able to
quiet on the education front, a member is accepted directly as a CEC implement cost planning in their Civil
most of the time was spent and wants to continue to PQS. Engineering program. We are also hoping
updating our policies and procedures. The that Seneca’s Civil Program will become
following is a summary of the education Direct Finals Examinations: fully accredited in the future.
activities throughout the previous year: Subject C304 – Contract Administration
was added to the Direct Finals Review of Jim Cuthbert’s
The CIQS Examinations: Examination for CEC. book on Development Economics:
The final results of the 2012 examination Subject C309 – Development Economics The final draft is currently being worked
sessions indicate a 71.50% pass rate was added to the Direct Finals on and it is hoped that this book will be
and a 28.50% fail rate. This is 19% Examination for PQS. published in time for the November 2013
improvement over the 2011 results. This is The pass mark for all Direct Finals examination session.
the third year we are offering examinations Examination has been reduced from
in all subjects in examination session and it 70% to 60%. Certification agreement with CCA:
appears that we are back in the acceptable The maximum number of attempts We have been informed by the CCA that
range of results expected for professional restriction for taking the Direct Finals they wish to end the recent agreement
organizations. Examinations has been removed. by the end of 2013. The reason given
The winner of the 2012 Frank Helyar is that they will be discontinuing the
Memorial Award (the highest mark above Education Policy Guidance Notes: Senior Practitioner’s category by the
75% in subject #302) is Ms. Amanda All Education Policy Guidance Notes that end of 2013 and that will affect the
White of Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia. were affected by the changes in 2) and automatic recognition of PQS as Gold
The winners of the Buster Vermeulen 3) above have been revised. Seal Certified Estimator upon application.
Memorial Award (the highest mark In the March 2013 CIQS Council
above 75% in subject #308) are Mr. Career Booklet: meeting, it was decided that we should
William Jones of Halifax, Nova Scotia The Career Booklet has been revised continue negotiating with CCA to resolve
and Mr. Justin Mercer of St. John’s, to reflect the changes in 3) and 4) above this matter.
Newfoundland. This is the first time that as well as the recent name changes
we have a tie for this award. to the Affiliates, recent MOU’s and PAQS accreditation assessor:
miscellaneous errors/changes. During our final CIQS Council meeting
TPE diaries and Industry Experience: for 2012/2013, just prior to the CIQS
The following changes have been made Memorandum of AGM, we received an urgent request
to the TPE Diary and Industry Experience Interest with Seneca College: from the PAQS Education & Accreditation
requirements: For the last several years we have Chair for an assessor for an accreditation
• Reduction in the annual working hours attempted to implement a Civil Division assessment of Hong Kong University
from 1,920 to 1,800; in our syllabus but were unable to move application. We are pleased to announce
• The merger of four Optional Areas of pass the original draft. We have been in that Mr. Andrew Collins PQS(F) of CIQS
Approved Experience; contact with Seneca College in Toronto – BC has been chosen as our assessor.
• Reduction in the minimum number of since December 2012 and have now Members may recall that Andrew was
hours required per Area of Approved signed a Memorandum of Interest (MOI) our assessor and was nominated the
Experience; to work towards this. The signing took chair of the accreditation Committee for
• Reduction in the number of Optional place at the CIQS – Ontario AGM on the first ever PAQS accreditation in 2010
areas of Approved Experience for CEC June 1, 2013. This MOI means that we for the Unitec Institute of Technology in
& PQS; will be able to have the syllabus for our New Zealand.
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AGM
Report
on the CIQS 54th Annual General Meeting
By Lois Metcalfe, Executive Director
T
he 54th CIQS Annual General an opportunity to renew acquaintances laws reports. A motion to accept
Meeting (AGM) was held at and make new friends. the new CIQS By-laws was passed
the Intercontinental Hotel in Additional technical sessions were unanimously after some discussion.
Montreal, Quebec on June 13-15, held on Friday, June 14. Friday’s The President announced that the
2013 and was hosted by CIQS – topics included: following members were appointed
Quebec. The theme of the event • Investment Perspectives in the as Fellows - Jeff Logan from CIQS
was Governance and Construction Construction Industry – What does – Ontario, John Spender from CIQS
Economics. The organizing committee, the Future Hold? (French) – Prairies and NWT, Herve Couture
chaired by Past President, Herve • Better Capital Planning and from CIQS – Quebec and Roy Howes
Couture, is to be commended for Decision-Making: A Look at the from CIQS – BC. Mr. Couture and Mr.
organizing an excellent program. Asset Management Strategies Howes were present to receive their
Isabelle Buisson, CIQS – Quebec of our Commonwealth Cousins, Fellowship certificate in person.
Administrator, worked tirelessly to Australia and New Zealand (French Past President, Clive Evans
ensure the event’s success – well done! and English) presented the Gordon Pattison Award
The event was kicked off for Council • 100-year Service-Life Bridge of Merit to Mark Russell.
on Thursday, June 13 with a Council Decks using Low-Shrinkage High It was announced that the 2014
meeting to review reports for the AGM Performance Concrete (English) CIQS AGM and Congress of Members
to be held the next day and tidy up out- • Will our Regulations in Terms of would be held in Calgary, Alberta,
standing matters for the 2012/13 year. Public Performance Pass the Test? June 20- 22, 2014.
A full slate of technical sessions (French) The AGM concluded with Mark
was offered in the French language on • SELECT Database and How to do Russell turning the President`s medal
Thursday that was very well attended. Business with the Government of over to the new President, Mark
Topics included: Canada (French) Gardin. Mark Gardin then presented a
• BIM for project management, cost The guest of honour at the Friday plaque of appreciation for serving as
and quality lunch was Mrs. Diane Lemieux, President to Mark Russell.
• From the Cost of Material to President and CEO of Commission de Following the AGM, the first meeting
Loss of Profit: Five Claims in la construction due Quebec (CCQ). of the 2013/14 Council was held
Construction Contracts John Westeinde, P. Eng. was the chaired by new President, Mark
• Environmental management, the keynote speaker at this lunch. He Gardin. The President welcomed the
realty of costs in 2013 spoke about the New Guide on Cost following new members to Council
• Legislative and Regulatory Modifica- Predictability of Construction Projects. – Jacques Amelin as CIQS – Quebec
tions in the Construction Industry: To view a copy of this guide, please representative, Craig Bye as CIQS –
What is the Impact for Companies visit http://www.ccaacc.com/pdfs/en/ Ontario representative, David Dooks
• New Standards of Integrity for CCA/Guide_to_Cost_Predictability.pdf. as CIQS – Maritimes representative
Companies Dealing with the State The 54th CIQS Annual General and Matt Weber as CIQS – British
• Real Estate Financing Meeting was held directly following Columbia representative. Returning
• Timber Revolution the lunch which was well attended members of Council include Past
• Contracting Procedures and by 63 members. Various committee President, Mark Russell, David
Governance and affiliated association reports were Burns, Vice President and CIQS –
A Welcome Reception was held presented to the attendees in addition Prairies and NWT representative and
Thursday evening which gave everyone to a financial, registrar and new by- CIQS Newfoundland and Labrador
12 | CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIST | www.ciqs.org | Summer 2013representative Roy Lewis. David was also very well attended. Montreal. This event is called ‘Russell
Lai will continue as CIQS Education The Clive Evans Living Golf Runners’ in honour of Mark Russell
Administrator, Joshua Mutize as Editor Tournament was held on Saturday who organized the event.
of the Construction Economist and Lois morning at the Meadowbrook Golf On behalf of the CIQS, I would like
Metcalfe will continue as Executive Tournament consisting of three to thank all delegates for attending, our
Director. Ian Duncan, Past President, foursomes. Clive Evans walked away sponsors for their financial support,
was co-opted to serve on Council to (AGAIN!) with the trophy. our speakers for their time and insight
liaise between CIQS and PAQS. Four members (Roy Howes, Mark and the Organizing Committee for their
The President’s dinner was held Gardin, Mark Russell and Steve hard work. Without all of you, the
Friday evening at the hotel and, Hadden) participated in the second event would not have been such an
consistent with the entire congress, annual AGM run through the streets of outstanding success.
CIQS 2014 CONGRESS
CIQS is pleased to announce that the 2014 CIQS
CONGRESS will be held in Calgary, Alberta and
will be hosted by CIQS – Prairies and Northwest
Territories. Details are currently being finalized;
however, please note that the date of the
congress will be June 20-22, 2014.
For information on Calgary please visit
www.visitcalgary.com.
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AGM
Congrès
Congrès 2013
2013 /
/ 2013
2013 Congress
Congress
Nos
Nos commanditaires
commanditaires /
/ Our
Our sponsors
sponsors
Niveau
Niveau PLATINE
PLATINE /
/ PLATINUM
PLATINUM Level
Level
Niveau
Niveau OR
OR /
/ GOLD
GOLD Level
Level
Niveau ARGENT
Niveau ARGENT /
/ SILVER
SILVER Level
Level
Niveau BRONZE
Niveau BRONZE /
/ BRONZE
BRONZE Level
Level
Merci
Merci à
à tous
tous nos
nos commanditaires
commanditaires /
/ Thank
Thank you
you to
to all
all our
our sponsors
sponsors
14 | CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIST | www.ciqs.org | Summer 2013MESSAGE
DE
LA
PREMIÈRE
MINISTRE
C’est
aujourd’hui
que
s’ouvre
le
congrès
national
de
l’Institut
canadien
des
économistes
en
construction,
et
je
suis
heureuse
de
vous
y
souhaiter
la
bienvenue.
Au
cours
des
prochains
jours,
vous
aurez
l’occasion
d’élargir
votre
réseau,
d’échanger
avec
vos
pairs,
et
de
faire
progresser
vos
connaissances
ainsi
que
les
intérêts
de
votre
industrie.
Au
moment
où
la
société
en
a
le
plus
besoin,
vous
êtes
appelés
à
fixer
les
normes
les
plus
strictes
en
matière
d’économie
des
infrastructures.
Vous
faites
en
sorte
que
vos
clientèles,
tant
publiques
que
privées,
aient
le
meilleur
retour
possible
sur
leurs
investissements.
Toutes
et
tous,
soyez
assurés
que
mon
gouvernement
reconnaît
la
valeur
de
votre
travail
et
de
vos
réalisations.
La
compétence
et
la
rigueur
de
ses
membres
ont
fait
de
l’Institut
canadien
des
économistes
en
construction
un
acteur
de
choix
pour
tout
projet
de
construction
ou
d’aménagement
d’envergure.
En
plus
de
contribuer
à
notre
prospérité
collective,
vous
agissez
dans
le
respect
des
règles
du
développement
durable
et
selon
un
code
d’éthique
ferme.
Je
vous
lève
mon
chapeau
et
salue
votre
sens
du
devoir
et
votre
civisme.
Je
vous
souhaite,
à
toutes,
à
tous,
un
rassemblement
des
plus
profitables.
PAULINE
MAROIS
*********
MESSAGE
FROM
THE
PREMIER
I
am
pleased
to
welcome
you
to
the
grand
opening
of
the
national
congress
of
the
Canadian
Institute
of
Quantity
Surveyors.
In
the
next
few
days,
you
will
have
the
opportunity
to
expand
your
network,
exchange
with
peers
and
advance
your
knowledge
as
well
as
the
interests
of
the
industry.
As
society
needs
it
most,
you
will
be
called
upon
to
set
the
highest
standards
in
infrastructure
economics.
You
are
ensuring
that
your
clients
–
both
public
and
private
–
are
getting
the
best
possible
return
on
their
investments.
You
may
all
rest
assured
that
my
government
recognizes
the
value
of
your
work
and
your
accomplishments.
The
competence
and
rigour
of
its
members
make
the
Canadian
Institute
of
Quantity
Surveyors
a
key
player
in
any
significant
development
or
construction
project.
In
addition
to
contributing
to
our
collective
prosperity,
you
respect
the
rules
of
sustainable
development
and
a
firm
code
of
ethics.
I
tip
my
hat
to
you
and
salute
your
sense
of
civic
responsibility
and
duty.
May
you
enjoy
a
very
productive
congress!
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1 Mrs. Line Binet, PQS, volunteer for the Congress
2 Mark Russell receiving President’s plaque from incoming
President, Mark Gardin
3 Bert Bois, David Lai, Ian Duncan, Gord and Lois Metcalfe
and Roy Lewis
4 Mark Russell receiving Gordon Pattison Award of Merit
from Past President, Clive Evans
5 Past Presidents, Guy Smith and Wayne Fitzpatrick at
13
President’s Dinner
6 Speaker Mr. Luc Martin, CEGQ “Will our regulations in
terms of public procurement pass the test?”
7 Steve Hadden, Daniel Alexander and Ian Wilkinson
8 New President Mark Gardin with Past Presidents, Mark
Russell and Herve Couture
9 Sheri Thompson and Dave Burns
10 Gord Metcalfe with Past Presidents wives, Tracy Russell,
Joyce Evans and Doreen Campbell
11 “Russell Runners” (Mark Russell, Roy Howes, Steve
Hadden and Mark Gardin)
12 David Jacques, Sylvain Bittner, Éric Landry and Alexis
14
Beauchemin (CIQS – Québec members)
13 Delegates enjoying the President’s Dinner
14 Dave Burns, Isabelle Buisson and Herve Couture
Summer 2013 | www.ciqs.org | CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIST | 17New Fellows Appointed
C
IQS is pleased to announce that CIQS Council
elected four new Fellows this year.
Congratulations to:
Herve Couture from CIQS - Quebec
Roy Howes from CIQS – British Columbia
Jeff Logan from CIQS – Ontario
John Spender from CIQS – Prairies & NWT
Fellowship is an honour bestowed upon members for serving Herve Couture receiving his Fellowship New Fellow, John Spender
diploma from President, Mark Russell
the Institute and their affiliated association in a meritorious
capacity and contributing to the prestige and advancement of
the profession through outstanding service and achievements.
Herve and Roy were present at the AGM in Montreal to
receive their Fellowship certificate in person. Unfortunately
Jeff and John were unable to attend to receive their
certificate personally.
Roy Howes receiving his Fellowship diploma New Fellow, Jeff Logan
from President, Mark Russell
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O
P. Sivaraj
n June 1, 2013, federal government tenders (tender
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Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Office of Small and Medium Enterprises
No subscription required, free and anonymous single window Public Works and Government Services Canada
access to federal government tenders and procurement data are 2nd Floor, 4900 Yonge Street, Toronto ON M2N 6A6
some of the benefits of the new site.
The next issue of the Public Works and Government Services Région de l’Ontario
Canada, Acquisitions Branch newsletter, Procurement Today will Bureau des petites et moyennes entreprises
describe some of the benefits of the new Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada
I encourage you to visit Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders to get familiar 2e étage, 4900, rue Yonge, Toronto ON M2N 6A6
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You can also visit our Calendar of Events to register for an
information session about the new site. Your Buyandsell.gc.ca is Open
My office or the national InfoLine (1-800-811-1148) would be Votre Achatsetventes.gc.ca est Ouvert
pleased to answer any of your questions.
We know you will find the new site makes it easier for you to
do business with the Government of Canada!
Achatsetventes.gc.ca/appels-d-offres
L
e 1er juin 2013, les appels d’offres du gouvernement
(avis d’appels d’offres et demandes de soumissions)
actuellement sur MERX seront transférés sur
Achatsetventes.gc.ca/appels-d-offres, un site Web du
gouvernement du Canada.
Quelques-uns des avantages du nouveau site sont : aucun
abonnement n’est requis et les utilisateurs auront gratuitement
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fédéral et aux données sur les achats.
Le prochain numéro du bulletin d’information de la Direction
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gouvernementaux Canada, L’approvisionnement aujourd’hui, qui
je vous ferai parvenir dans les prochains jours, décrira certains
avantages du nouveau site Achatsetventes.gc.ca/appels-d-offres.
Je vous encourage à visiter Achatsetventes.gc.ca/appels-d-offres
dès maintenant afin de vous familiariser avec le moteur de
recherche utile. Les appels d’offres y seront affichés le 1er juin!
À compter du 1er juin 2013, les fournisseurs devront se
rendre sur le site Achatetventes.gc.ca/appels-d-offres pour
vérifier la présence de modifications qui auraient été apportées
aux appels d’offres affichés sur MERX avant le 1er juin.
Vous pouvez visiter notre Calendrier des événements pour vous
inscrire à une des séances d’information sur le nouveau site.
Mon bureau ou la LigneInfo nationale (1-800-811-1148) se
feront un plaisir de répondre à vos questions.
Nous savons que le nouveau site facilitera vos affaires avec
le gouvernement du Canada!
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