2023-06-16 News Notice

2023 Making Links Engineering Classic
On June 15, the 2023 Making Links Engineering Classic golf day was held at Quarry Oaks in Steinbach. Over 216 golfers joined us on the links for a day of golf, prizes, and an opportunity to network with fellow professionals. Thank you to all of our generous sponsors and everyone who came out to make this event possible!

New Learning Module: Expert Witness
There are many different situations in which practitioners may find their services required as an expert or fact witness. This new module covers the situations in which a practitioner may be called upon to testify on behalf of a client, or before a court or tribunal, and the duties and responsibilities of an expert witness. To access this new learning module and all other learning modules, log into your online profile.

Doug Bell, P.Geo., FGC, takes office as President of Geoscientists Canada for 2023-2024
On June 3, 2023, at the 79th Meeting of the Board of Directors of Geoscientists Canada, held in Yellowknife, NT, Doug Bell, P.Geo., FGC took office as President of Geoscientists Canada for the 2023-2024 year after serving a year as President Elect. Doug Bell resides in Manitoba and is a Partner with Dillon Consulting. For more information about Doug Bell and his role as President of Geoscientists Canada, please see the news story.

Manitoba Government Seeks Industry Feedback on Proposed Adoption Of 2020 National Model Building, Plumbing, Fire, and Energy Codes
The Manitoba government is taking another step forward to update Manitoba's codes that oversee building, plumbing, fire, and energy codes. Due to Manitoba's commitments under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, the Manitoba Building Code, Manitoba Plumbing Code, Manitoba Energy Code, and Manitoba Fire Code must be updated regularly to ensure compliance with the latest health and safety standards. For more information and to provide feedback, please see the news story.

How to Apply and Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) Session - June 19, 2023
Are you looking to apply for professional registration or licensure with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, need more information, or have questions? This session will be of interest to prospective applicants, new graduates, current interns, validators, assessors, and anyone interested in learning about how to apply for registration and Competency-Based Assessment (CBA). For more information about this session, please see the event listing.

Transportation and Gender Considerations - June 23, 2023
Women and men have different mobility needs, travel patterns, and influences impacting their transportation and modal choices. This online presentation will provide context on gender considerations in transportation including trip-chaining, travel times, safety, and the impact of gender-neutral transportation practices on women. For more information about this event, please see the event listing.

CSSE: Project Visualization - Telling The Story Before it is Built - June 26, 2023
The Manitoba Chapter of the Canadian Society of Senior Engineers (CSSE) invites you to attend their next session, where Brent Bencharski of TreeLine Utility Solutions Inc. will present on the topic of 'Project Visualization - Telling The Story Before it is Built'. The presentation will be of interest to a wide range of members - not just CSSE's senior members. For more information about this event and to register, please see the event listing.