b'will have 100- by 150-ft.-clear spans with 40-ft. clear height ceilings, as well as sound insulation to eliminate external noise from sources such as air and rail traffic. The stages will also include 16- by 20- to 20- by 20-ft. doors to allow for movement of sets.The building needs significant upgrades to the power supply and a fibre optics network for post-production film work. Schulz notes, The existing building on Lead Masonry takes pridethe site has good bones. It is a well-in supporting the Ronaldmaintained concrete block structure that is fully air conditioned. Big Sky will be McDonald House Charity the first facility in Winnipeg to provide a one-stop shop for film production and support. The site will include capability for millwork, paint, set/prop design and construction, costume fabricating, motion picture equipment rentals as well as offices and space for pre- and post-production work.The construction schedule for the project is subject to permit approvals by the city. If this process goes as scheduled, first204.396.3900tenders for the construction work should be going out in late summer 2021, www.leadmasonry.ca says Schulz. We have strong trades in Winnipeg and are looking forward to working with trade partners on this important project.GROWTH IN MANITOBAAs the film production sector grows, the need for additional infrastructure will, as well. Large centres like Toronto and Vancouver have over three million square feet of production space in each city. A growing Manitoba film industry means production space will have to increase to meet this demand, which should translate into more work for the construction sector. The film industry growth is going to be a boon to the construction sector, Schulz concludes. Our province is encouraging film producers to look at Manitoba with a number of benefits and incentives to bring their business here. With good skilled trades in the province, there will be opportunities to bring projects like Big Sky to life as the sector grows. 44 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'