b'INDUSTRY INTERVIEWJohn Bockstael and CCAs Immediate Past Chair, Zey Emir.BM:What project are you most proud of? BM:What are the advantages to having women onJB:There are projects that became turning points for ouryour workforce?company, and others that were very challenging. ProjectsJB:They bring balance in perspectives, better emotional in health care resonate with me because we have played aintelligence and the relationship skills that this industry needs part in delivering care for our community. If I had to singlea lot more of. one out, it would be the front entrance atrium at St. Boniface Hospital because of the welcoming social space it provides.BM:Youre very involved with CCInnovations. Can you give BM:What is the atmosphere or energy like in us an update on their work? your workplace?JB:The CCI has aligned with CCA to access the breadth of JB:Words I would use to describe it are vibrant, fun andCCAs resources, and in return will enhance the innovation hardworking. We have established some guiding principlesportfolio within CCAs mandate. We are developing new for the company that everyone has embraced. The group isby-laws for CCI and a new board composition that must be willing to adopt new processes and motivated to developapproved by CCIs members. I am targeting this summer for their careers in construction. that to happen. Until then, I will remain as Chair. Innovation will remain a key component of CCAs advocacy and be an BM:Youre a strong proponent for equality on the jobsite.active file. Our company will remain an active supporterWhat needs to be done to create a gateway for women in of CCI. the industry?BM:In this issue, we feature the top technology trends JB:If you expect to engage women in our industry, youfrom JBKnowledges Construction Technology Report. have to open that gateway by first offering the opportunity. ItWhat innovations are currently shaping the construction starts by offering them an interview for all the same roles thatlandscape? you have available for men that you need to fill. Then supportJB:Some of the key technologies include building them as they face their tasks, develop and entrench stronginformation modelling (BIM) combined with virtual reality, policies for employment equity and for a safe and inclusivewearable devices and 3D printing. These are going to require workplace and mentor them in all aspects of the industry.new skill sets in our industry. We also have adoption of All in all, the construction industry is facing a workforcemodular construction and the use of drones being applied in shortage and should not limit their recruitment to half thevarious situations. population. We need additional workers, and looking atAt the same time, we need to be aware of the influence that underrepresented segments, women included, as part of thebig data could have in shaping the future of our industry. solution makes sense. Everybody benefits from an inclusiveThis is data that can evaluate risk in the construction process workplace that makes all employees feel valued, welcome,and will potentially influence designs and methods.integrated and included. (Editors note: Turn to page 12 to learn more about BuildForce Canadas Respectful and InclusiveThere are also some very exciting developments in new Workforce Toolkit.) composite materials that are stronger, more sustainable. 36 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'