b"MEMBER MILESTONESFLYING HIGH CELEBRATING A MAJOR MILESTONE?Contact us atbuildmanitoba@winnipegconstruction.caBird Construction celebrates 100 years Bird Construction is celebrating 100 years since commencinghave contributed immensely to our growth by operating its first job on March 29, 1920. Hubert John Bird founded thewith integrity and professionalism, creating a collaborative company in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, with two partnersenvironment that fosters teamwork, collective stewardship after returning from World War I as a Captain in the Canadianand a robust safety culture.Engineers. Bird has since grown into a leading CanadianBird employees also have a long history of participating on general contractor with offices coast to coast. the Winnipeg Construction Association Board of Directors, Today, Bird is one of Canadas largest builders and has beencommitting their time and effort to strengthening and involved with several iconic and important buildings insupporting the construction industry in Manitoba.Manitoba, including the Winnipeg Art Gallery, the WinnipegDuring my time at WCA, Ive had the pleasure of working Humane Society and, more recently, the Canadas Diversitywith some truly great people from Bird Construction who Gardens project.have served on the WCA board at one point in time or The companys success has been driven by its innovativeanother. Id like to personally congratulate Travis Paul, Tim approach to project delivery, a strong and steadfast safetyTalbott, Paul Bergman and Dom Costantini on the milestone, culture and dedicated employees. says Ron Hambley, WCA President. To everyone at BirdThe key ingredient to our continued success remains ourthank you for your contributions to the construction industry employees and their commitment to the company, explainedover the past 100 years. We look forward working with you Teri McKibbon, President and CEO, in a press release.for another century!Throughout our history, talented and passionate employeesCheers to 100 years!Canada's Diversity Gardens Photo of Winnipeg Humane SocietyPhoto of Pembina Hall courtesy of Raymond SC Wan Architect courtesy of Number Ten Architectural GroupIssue 3 Fall Edition 2020 BUILD MANITOBA 13"