Trade, construction-zone hazards highlighted in MHCA’s spring supplement April 9th, 2020 The latest edition of the MHCA Winnipeg Free Press supplement – called Trade, prosperity and the environment – will be delivered…
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Industry struggling with impact of COIVD-19: MHCA survey
Industry struggling with impact of COIVD-19: MHCA survey April 9th, 2020 More respondents to MHCA’s survey on the impact of COVID-19 on business indicate their operations are significantly affected now. The survey…
COVID-19 claims to WCB to follow policy on occupational disease
COVID-19 claims to WCB to follow policy on occupational disease April 8th, 2020 Finance Minister Scott Fielding has echoed the WCB’s assurance employers the current WCB policy relating to coverage of occupational…
Manitoba deems construction essential, associations seek clarification on safety
As per a new public health order, construction has been deemed critical service in Manitoba, but construction associations are seeking safety guidelines to protect workers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.Photo www.bigstockphoto.com The Manitoba…
Winnipeg Water & Waste releases 2020 tender schedule
Winnipeg Water & Waste releases 2020 tender schedule April 7th, 2020 The City of Winnipeg’s Water & Waste department has issued its 2020 construction program. MHCA has posted the document here on its…
Largest indigenous exhibition gallery set to open in Winnipeg this fall
The Inuit Art Centre (IAC), a new addition to the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) in Winnipeg, Man., is set to open this fall.Rendering courtesy Michael Maltzan Architecture The Inuit Art Centre (IAC),…
Member survey finds pandemic significantly affecting industry
Member survey finds pandemic significantly affecting industry April 2nd, 2020 The survey of members MHCA sent March 26 has revealed many companies have reduced staff and operating hours and that there is…
Procurement plans proceeding: Winnipeg and Manitoba
Procurement plans proceeding: Winnipeg and Manitoba April 2nd, 2020 MHCA members look for assurance on tenders, awards and project starts The City of Winnipeg and Manitoba Infrastructure continue to assure that they…
Province orders non-critical businesses to shut down April 1-14
Province orders non-critical businesses to shut down April 1-14 March 31st, 2020 Manitoba’s Premier, Brian Pallister, has ordered all non-critical businesses to shut down April 1-14. The order does not apply to the heavy…
MHCA, MI working on detailed COVID-19 safe-work practices
MHCA, MI working on detailed COVID-19 safe-work practices March 26th, 2020 The MHCA is working with Manitoba Infrastructure to see safe-work practices that control risks during the COVID-19 pandemic are in place…