b'YCL EVENTSthe government to step in and set someIt was very well received, reports Going. THERES ALWAYSpolicy. Theres always going to be leadersI had a lot of positive comments from in our industry that push the boundariesthose who came. I think we assembled a GOING TO BE LEADERSforward and theres also going to be thereally good panel, and from what I heard, stragglers. So how do we get the traineveryone appreciated hearing all the IN OUR INDUSTRY THATrunning in the direction we all want? different views and insights thatPUSH THE BOUNDARIESOne place to strengthen net zerocame up.collaborations, he suggests, is at eventsGoing says these events are an important FORWARD AND THERESlike YCLs Presidents Panel. And whileway of giving young construction leaders organizers were thankful to see Glenna deeper view into the industry and ALSO GOING TO BEMurray, former Ontario Minister ofa chance to meet some of its biggest Environment and Climate Change, atplayers. Were using these panels to THE STRAGGLERS.Aprils event, there was a sense that evenhave critical conversations, which some of more public sector stakeholders shouldus might miss if we dont have access to SO HOW DO WE GETbe joining the conversation. major trade shows and industry events.THE TRAIN RUNNINGThats not to say the accountabilityHe adds, Also, a lot of us dont often get rests solely on the public sector. the chance to hear directly from senior IN THE DIRECTION WEAs a YCL Committee member andleaders in our industry. So, thats really Presidents Panel organizer, Luana Buratynski, technical sales and businessthe purpose of this; for people who are ALL WANT? early in their career to hear directly from development with Northern Facades, was - RYAN GOING also in the front row for this event. Sheseasoned leaders who maybe have a recalls one panellist urging the industrymuch broader perspective.to take more accountability for net zero transformations.Going and Buratynski are encouraged by the success of the last two Presidents One of our panellists made the pointPanels and hope to carry that momentum that we also have a duty to get involved,into future events. As for young leaders industry at all levels who may have ideasand we cant just sit around and complainon the fence about attending, Buratynski on how to achieve net zero. But if we wantthat there isnt any government in thenotes: These are the kinds of things to succeed in this goal, we need ownersroom. They argued that the government isthat are worth moving around your to change the way that they contract anddoing everything it needs to and that itsschedule for. One of the things that has collaborate to allow those good ideas toon the industry to act, says Buratynski.been reinforced through my personal come to the surface, said Going. Those kinds of debates and differencesexperience is the value of networking, in opinion are good to have. And beinggetting out and meeting people and Another key theme from the event wasable to talk about them in person is whatmaking connections in person.the governments role in driving andmakes events like ours so important. Because at the end of the day, this is a supporting net zero transformations in construction, be it through policies,ENCOURAGING FEEDBACK relationship business. incentives or a combination of carrotsBringing back YCLs President Panel and sticks.has opened a new avenue for importantLearn more about Youngindustry discussions. And judging byConstruction Leaders (YCL) atThere are many ways to skin that cat,feedback from Aprils event, these forumswww.tcaconnect.com/YCL.html orsays Going, But one thing that we talkedare a welcome opportunity among thefollow them on Facebook, Instagram orabout during the panel is we do needindustrys up-and-coming leaders. X at @YCLToronto.BUILDERSDIGEST Quarter 2202433'