b'WCA NEWSWCA sees City of Winnipeg investigationas crucial first step in improving inspection processThe City of Winnipeg has released the results of an internal investigation into the conduct of building inspectors who were found to be neglecting their duties on the job. The investigation led to eight inspectors being fired and seven more being disciplined.The Winnipeg Construction Association hasUPCOMING been following this issue for some time, and is looking forward to studyingEVENTSthe results of the investigation closely. There appears to have been a very thorough investigation, resulting in significant actions taken within the inspection department, said Darryl Harrison, WCAs Manager, Policy Manitoba Building Expoand Research.We see this as a crucial first step in building a culture of responsibility andTuesday,OCTOBER29 , 2019accountability within the department. Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention CentreThe City of Winnipegs CAO, Mike Ruta, has also promised a review of field1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg, MB operations in every department. An outside consultant will help with thisRegister at manitobabuildingexpo.comreview. The city is also looking into how it can use technology to better track employee productivity, and is exploring several other measures to ensure employees are doing their jobs. WCA Builders Night GalaCommercial contractors and sub-contractors work very hard to deliver valueFriday,NOVEMBER1 , 2019for their customers. The changes announced today should be a positive stepRBC Convention Centre Winnipegin making sure that the permit department is helping, and not hindering, the375 York Ave., Winnipeg, MBconstruction process, said Harrison. Register at winnipegconstruction.caWCA remains committed to working with the City of Winnipeg and the newly-elected provincial government on finding ways to speed up the inspection and permitting process. 2020 CCA ConferenceOver the coming months, wed like to see the city continue to work to streamline the inspection process, re-staff to the proper level and drive aMARCH 15-18 , 2020culture of accountability, said Harrison. San Diego, CA Register at conference.cca-acc.comFor more information contactDarryl Harrison, Manager, Policy and Research at darryl@winnipegconstruction.ca or 204-775-8664 ext. 2249 NEW MEMBERSThe Winnipeg Construction Association welcomes the following NEW MEMBERS:Chubz MasonryStone Bridge Redi-Mix MB Inc.South Central Building SystemsALA Masonry and Contracting Inc.LOUD AND CLEARSky City RoofingGot some feedback? A great idea for a story? Want us to DuPont Performanceprofile a cool project youre working on? Email us atBuilding Solutionsbuildmanitoba@winnipegconstruction.ca Black Diamond Concrete Polishing10 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'