Join ECAO for a webinar presented by Hala Nassereddine from the University of Kentucky on a recent ELECTRI research project focused on documenting best practices in the area of construction materials management. Hala’s team has developed an Outside of the Gate Materials Management Model for Electrical Contractors (OUTGAM³E) Tool to help electrical contractors in self-assessing, benchmarking, and improvement their outside of the gate materials management activities. This webinar will provide an overview of the research and share an example of OUTGAM³E in action.

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As the construction industry is positioned for strong growth, material shortages, price volatility, delivery delays, and pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, coupled with a lack of communication and transparency, continue to create challenges for electrical contractors. Managing construction materials outside of the gate has a direct impact on project performance and provides electrical contractors the means to be proactive and effectively plan for materials (from early project phases to delivery) and avoid costly mistakes during project execution. In a period of intense introspection where electrical contractors are pushed to address pressing materials concerns while continuously wrestling with long-standing challenges.

About Hala Nassereddine

Hala Nassereddine, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in Construction Engineering and Project Management, a program within the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Kentucky. Hala was awarded the Russell J Alessi ELECTRI International 2020 Early Career Award for her proposal on Allocating and Leveraging BIM Efforts for Electrical Contractors and has been working with ELECTRI and Graybar on the Outside of the Gate Materials Management research for almost a year. In addition to her work with ELECTRI, Hala has worked on multiple research projects for various organizations including the Construction Industry Institute (CII) and National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP). 

We're excited to announce that Certi-Fire will be exhibiting this year at The Buildings Show 2022 in Toronto. Come and see us at Booth #731. It is Canada’s Largest Exposition, Networking & Educational Event. We are giving away different SWAG items.

The Buildings Show Kicks off tomorrow, from November 30, 2022, until December 2, 2022. 

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The winter schedule is focused on helping you build a solid foundation in construction management.

January: CCDC 5A and CCDC 17 webinar

Construction management (CM) is a project delivery method that takes a team-based approach to the construction process. CCDC’s January webinar will discuss the key differences between having the owner contract directly with the trade contractors (as seen in the CCDC 5A and 17) and having the trades contract with the construction manager (by using CCDC 5B). This webinar will present the key provisions and philosophy behind these CM methods.

Registration:

• English – CCDC 5A and 17 webinar: January 19, 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 (ET)
• French – CCDC 5A and 17 webinar: January 26, 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 (ET)

February: CCDC 5B webinar

February’s webinar will take a detailed look at CCDC 5B – Construction Management Contract – for Services and Construction under which the construction manager engages trade contractors as subcontractors and is responsible for their performance. The CCDC authors will focus on how to execute the various options offered within this contract document.

Registration:

• English – CCDC 5B webinar: February 9, 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 (ET)
• French – CCDC 5B webinar: February 23, 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 (ET)

Please contact Julia DeVries at [email protected] with any questions related to CCDC Document Webinars.

• IHSA Safety Talk: Asbestos: Cleaning your tools and PPE
• IHSA announces new NHSA^TM certificate
• Occupational health resources available
• Latest podcast episodes focus on occupational health and winter driving

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Interested in learning how to use behaviour-based safety observations to reduce the number of injuries on-site? Check out this guide from Alcumus which outlines the importance of pre-planning your observation, steps to take to reduce unsafe behaviours on-site, how to conduct the behaviour-based observation, how to deal with dangerous behaviours, and more!

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TeksMed is excited to tell you about the newest benefits available to your employees, as part of your ECAO membership: QuikCare Platinum and QuikCare Mental Wellness.

Quick Care Platinum: When an employee’s physician recommends a diagnostic scan, or refers them to see a specialist in one of the below mentioned specialties, and the wait time is greater than 21 days, they can simply contact the QuikCare Platinum Helpline at 1-833-355-ECAO (3226) for rapid

intervention. TeksMed will liaise with the employee to obtain the required documentation to utilize our exclusive network of specialists and diagnostic imaging services. Appointments typically occur within two weeks, as opposed to the months it may take in the public healthcare system.

Quick Care Mental Wellness: QuikCare Mental Wellness aims to provide an accessible and clinically proven resource for the improvement of mental health, which your employees can access from the privacy and comfort of their own home, helping them learn techniques to better manage negative moods and stress. Your employees can

simply contact the confidential QuikCare Mental Wellness Helpline at 1-833-355-ECAO (3226) for rapid assistance, and TeksMed will look to obtain the required information needed to arrange for an assessment to be conducted. The worker will then be connected with a therapist, who will guide them along the 12-week long cognitive behavioural therapy program.

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Reserve and Save on Airport Parking!

With a network that spans coast-to-coast, Park’N Fly is focused on providing our customers with cost-effective parking options while enjoying a park happy experience with every stay. To access your member discount and save you have three options:

Reserve via Park’N Fly App: Easily reserve your next parking stay using the Park’N Fly app and get the lowest rate! Plus, save your payment information to your reservation and you’ll be able to check in and out from the convenience of the app. Download today or click to learn more at www.parknfly.ca/app.

Reserve as a Rewards Member: Existing Park’N Fly Rewards members can sign into your rewards account and start getting the lowest parking rates by adding your corporate discount code to your profile. Sign into your account via the Park’N Fly Canada app or online at www.parknfly.ca/rewards.

Not a Park’N Fly Rewards Member? Enroll today by clicking Join Now and start earning free days. Plus, Aeroplan members also earn 50% more Aeroplan points when you add your member number in your Park’N Fly Rewards profile.

Reserve Online: Click RESERVE ONLINE (to the right), select your preferred location, and enter your travel dates and times to reserve your next parking stay.   

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