b'INDUSTRY INTERVIEWThere is research to do on new materials and on newchanges will result, but I do know that a main purpose processes. In Canada, we have the opportunity to be a leaderof this review is to improve member engagement.in construction solutions in changing weather conditions.4.Collaboration: In my opinion, our industry is sometimesBM:What motivated you to be on the Canadianat cross purposes and we have developed boundaries Construction Association Board and continue as Chair? between some sectors. We are an industry that is stressing the need for better collaboration on project delivery in JB:It comes from a willingness to serve and give back. Bycontract types like construction management (CM) and putting in the time on association work, I am benefiting fromintegrated project delivery (IPD). We all see the benefits to the lessons learned, while giving back to an industry that hasa project through those collaboration models. We need to been good to me.instil the same thinking amongst our sector associations I have learned lots through the years from board membersand unite the industry to proactively champion national and from discussions about the issues. And this has helpedissues and support local issues. me with my own company. I remember Paul Charette, now aSo, we will engage in dialogue with our own constituents,former CCA Chair and retired CEO of Bird Construction, gaveour design community and the buyers of construction, a talk at a CCA Conference on business plans and backlogwhile at the same time talking about uniting our own management that was new for me. I told him this would be aassociations on common causes.great tool for my company and asked him why he shared thisBM:Finish the sentence: The future of the Canadian with the industry. He said that he would prefer to compete against well-informed contractors as it would likely improveconstruction industry is going to bethe business environment for all. That made me realizeJB: amazing! This country has so much potential, and our that we could raise the bar for the entire industry throughindustry is key to helping the nation realize its potential. That effective association work. being said, we need to enhance our capabilities and grow our I have been on this board so long that I have had thecapacity to meet those demands. That will require a smart pleasure of knowing many CCA chairs, and I know that everyworkforce and innovation driven by an inclusive workplace. one of them did it from a belief that they could make aOur mutual success depends on it!difference, and I hope I can do the same. BM:What are some topics/issues in the industry youre championing or that are important to you? JB:My responsibility as CCA Chair is to guide the boardto execute on the strategic plan. Within that plan, wemust address: Construction ManagerGeneral ContractorDesign Builder1.Workforce: This issue has been with us a long time. Not only do we still need to keep recruiting big numbers to replace workers, add new workers to meet the rising volume of work and pay attention to diversity, we need to think about the different skills we will need and whether they will supplant our current workforce or will be needed to translate technological advances into practical aspects for our workforce.2.Innovation: Canada is lagging behind other countries.We are all anxious about the strength of foreign competition invading our market, and we should be. We cannot expect to be a powerhouse in technological advances if we are trying to go it alone and race against our competitors. We all seek competitive advantages for business reasons, but that approach slows overall adoption. Our focus on this file will be to foster greater collaboration and total industry involvement.3.Governance: CCA is in its 101st year. It has gonethrough a lot of changes in the last 18 months with a new president, a new logo and a new strategic plan. And it will take more to address our next century,To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.bockstael.comso CCA is in the process of conducting a complete governance review. This effort started in August 2017Congratulations to and will be pursued through 2019 under the guidanceJohn Bockstael, our President and CEO, as of external consultant tng Leaders. A committeethe incoming 2019/20 of nine CCA members assisted by CCA PresidentChair of the Canadian Construction Mary Van Buren and tng will be working towardAssociation.recommendations by year end. I cannot predict what Issue 1SpringEdition 2019 BUILD MANITOBA 37'