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In This Issue:
2009 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards
On November 3, 2009 at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) and Canadian Consulting Engineer Magazine will be celebrating excellence in the consulting engineering sector at its annual awards gala.
The awards gala is the premier showcase for the significant contribution consulting engineering firms make to our social, economic and environmental quality of life in Canada and around the world.
This year, 14 exceptional projects will be recognized and the firms behind those projects honoured. The evening will culminate with the presentation of the Tree for Life Award for environmental sustainability and the Schreyer Award – the highest honour for a consulting engineering firm in Canada.
ACEC will also recognize Jacques Lemarre, one of the most esteemed leaders in the consulting engineering community, with the coveted Beaubien Award. This is the highest honour bestowed to an individual for his or her lifetime contributions to the Canadian consulting engineering sector.
In a truly special presentation, ACEC and l’Association des Ingénieurs-conseils du Québec will recognize the Province of Quebec for demonstrating vision and leadership through its progressive procurement legislation mandating Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) for engineering and architectural consultants in 2008.
This year’s entertainment is bound to heat up the room with rhythm and flare. Flamenco dancers will grace the stage accompanied by live musicians displaying what is known as one of the most passionate Spanish traditions. As well this year, we are pleased to have renowned Canadian journalist Judy Van Dusen return as our Master of Ceremonies to oversee the festivities.
The celebration is also a premiere networking event with many members of parliament and industry leaders among the attendees.
ACEC launches “Hill Day” to deliver QBS message to Parliamentarians
On November 3rd, award winners from the CCE Awards Gala, together with the ACEC Board of Directors and staff, will descend upon Parliament Hill to deliver a strong message: invest in a long-term infrastructure program, and select engineers based on their qualifications, not their price.
Meetings will be arranged with Ministers, Members of Parliament, critics and senior staff who are relevant and interested in ACEC’s issues.
By establishing multiple interfaces with all sides of the house on November 3rd, ACEC will be able to build on its existing relationship with parliamentarians and further establish itself as an authority on the role of science and technology in our social, economic and environmental quality of life. It is our intention to maintain an ongoing dialogue with parliamentarians beyond the ACEC Hill Day.
ACEC Celebrates 40 Years of
Partnering with ENCON
For 40 years the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) and ENCON have enjoyed a very special and very productive relationship. ENCON, Canada’s largest underwriter of professional liability insurance for the consulting engineering sector, has been a strategic partner with ACEC - freely sharing its expertise and providing support to ACEC programs.
Through this exclusive arrangement, ENCON has provided ACEC with expert advice and has strongly supported ACEC efforts to promote commercially fair relationships between ACEC member firms and their clients.
ENCON has also added value to numerous ACEC events through its generous financial support that allows ACEC to offer first class programs and presenters.
ACEC will be making a special presentation to ENCON at the 2009 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards marking 40 years of this unprecedented collaboration. Both ACEC and ENCON are already looking ahead to the future, looking for more ways to support the consulting engineering community in Canada and to provide value to ACEC members.
Become a More Effective Project Manager
December 10-11, 2009
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Project Manager's Bootcamp by PSMJ
December 10-11, 2009
Toronto, ON
Deadline November 16
This information-packed seminar compresses a lifetime of experience and insight into two days. You gain an understanding of the techniques and strategies of today’s most successful project managers.
Improve your personal project management skills and success.
Provide a focus and dynamic approach your whole firm can put into action right away.
The result is a seminar brimming with practical information you can act on immediately to improve the projects you work on every day.
At this event, attendees will learn and gain valuable insights on how to:
*Bring projects in on time and under budget
*Fulfill the 6 roles of a Project Manager
*Actively manage the client relationship
*Increase staff productivity in 5 ways
*Effectively control “scope creep”
*Make proposals become winners
*Create budgets and schedules to produce success
Please note that firms sending more than two registrants are eligible for discounts.
Discounts for group registrations:
*Three registrants from one firm - first two are regular price, third person is half price
*Four registrants from one firm - first three are regular price, fourth person is free
*Five or more from one firm - first three are regular price, fourth person is free, every additional registrant beyond four is 25% off.
The following is a list of upcoming PSMJ Seminars for 2010:
Principals Bootcamp
February 10-11, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Project Management Bootcamp
April 14-15, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Principals Bootcamp
May 5-6, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
These seminars have been organized by ACEC and PSMJ in collaboration with Consulting Engineers of Ontario.
For more information, please contact Sylvie Rioux at the ACEC office by calling 1-800-565-0569 or by email at events@acec.ca.
Canadians make their mark at FIDIC conference in the UK
Nearly 30 Canadians attended the annual conference of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) from September 13 to 16 in London. The annual FIDIC conference is the largest and most important international forum for the consulting engineering sector - bringing together eminent international speakers representing clients, industry, government, funding agencies, consultants, and engineers. Over 600 delegates and other guests deliberated over how the consulting engineering industry can take the lead in planning and delivering sustainable solutions to the global challenges facing the world's infrastructure. Presentations from the conference can be viewed on the FIDID website at www1.fidic.org/conference/2009/talks.
Canadians play key roles
A number of Canadians played key roles in the conference. AICQ President Johanne Desrochers made a highly anticipated presentation on QBS developments in Canada – including the recent legislation by the Quebec Government. Senior ACEC staffer, Susie Grynol presented the development and evolution of ACEC’s video and student outreach project with association managers from nearly 60 countries at the Directors and Secretaries Meeting. ACEC president, John Gamble served as one of two co-chairs for this year’s Directors and Secretaries Meeting. John has been invited to join the organizing committee for FIDIC’s centenary conference to be held in 2013. Former ACEC Chair Andrew Steeves is also active in FIDIC’s QBS Task Force.
This year’s conference was also special to Canada because it marked the end of Canadian John Boyd’s eventful and influential term as FIDIC president. ACEC hosted an informal celebration with John on his final evening as FIDIC president, attended by the Canadian delegation and leaders of the consulting engineering community from around the world.
Creating opportunities for members
While in London, ACEC in cooperation with the Canadian Government arranged an information session on possible business opportunities in the UK and Europe at Canada House in Trafalgar Square. Presenters included representatives from:
- The High Commission of Canada
- Canadian Trade Commission Service (TCS)
- Think London
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
This event, arranged specially for members of ACEC, was well attended and informative. ACEC and the Canadian Government expect to organize a similar event for the 2010 FIDIC conference in New Delhi, India.
Young Professionals at FIDIC
The Canadian delegation included four Young Professional (YP) that joined approximatlely 70 other YP delegates at this year’s annual FIDIC Conference. The YP delegates participated in four days of business sessions as well as additional activities designed specifically for YPs. Canadian YPs in attendance included the recipient of the ACEC Allen D. Williams Scholarship Award Kristel Unterschultz, and outgoing Chair of YPFSC Alex Eyquem.
Climate Disruption Video
Presentation by Lee Norton, P.Eng.
CCE Magazing
"Climate Disruption, a Presentation by Lee Norton, P.Eng.," is an edited version of a talk the consulting engineer gave at the magazine's Toronto office. To view the presentation visit, www.ccemag.com/video/climatdisruption.asp
Mr. Norton is a retired principal of The Mitchell Partnership (TMP), consulting engineers in St. Catharines, Ontario. The company is sponsoring the video.
Norton presents evidence to show that rising greenhouse gas emissions are causing unprecedented changes to the world's climate.
This free half-hour presentation is an ideal download for lunchtime education sessions at your office and will provoke lively discussions among your staff.
Lee Norton is available for a live audio question and answer sessions after a group video showing. To arrange, contact bparsons@ccemag.com.
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Coming Events
November 3, 2009
Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards
Château Laurier, Ottawa, ON
For more information, please contact the ACEC office at 1-800-565-0569.
December 10-11, 2009
PSMJ Management
Project Manager's Bootcamp
Toronto, ON
For more information, please contact the ACEC office at 1-800-565-0569.
February 10-11, 2009
PSMJ Principals Bootcamp
Toronto, ON
For more information, please contact the ACEC office at 1-800-565-0569.
April 14-15, 2009
PSMJ Management Bootcamp
Toronto, ON
For more information, please contact the ACEC office at 1-800-565-0569.
May 5-6, 2009
PSMJ Principals Bootcamp
Toronto, ON
For more information, please contact the ACEC office at 1-800-565-0569.
June 23-26, 2010
ACEC Summit
St. Andrew’s, NB
For more information, please contact the ACEC office at 1-800-565-0569.
Other Events
Various dates
RedR Canada: Training Courses
For more information, click here.
Various dates and cities across Canada
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integration Tour
For more information, click here.
Various dates and cities across Canada
Canadian Society for Civil Engineering
The New Design of Steel Structures Standard
For more information, click here.
November 22-24, 2009
Society for Sustainable & Environmental Engineering
2009 International Conference
For more information, click here.
June 22-25, 2010
Air & Waste Management Association Annual Conference
Calgary, AB
For more information, click here.
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