b'TABLE OF CONTENTS Issue 2 | Summer Edition | 202441SPECIAL FEATURE: INDUSTRY PROMOTION DEPARTMENTS20 LOOKING AHEAD WITH BUILDFORCE5 FROM OUR CHAIRManitobas outlook calls for steady construction growth to 2033 By Roger Tuk22 THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVINGFROM OUR PRESIDENTWCAs new endowment fund will enrich the educational6 By Ron Hambleyexperiences of MITT studentsFROM OUR DIRECTOR 24 BUILDING BRIDGES The 2024 Manitoba Construction Career Expo 8sparks opportunity in the minds of youth OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTAND ADVOCACY 26 CEMENTING SMILESBy Darryl HarrisonGrades 5 and 6 female students have fun trying a construction trade at Manitoba Women in Constructions Unlocking theToolkit event10 WCA NEWS OTHER FEATURES16 WCA EDUCATION 18 5 DIY TACTICS FOR CONSTRUCTION PRConsider public relations for attracting talent, generating businessand enhancing your companys image 28 CONSTRUCTION SAFETYASSOCIATION OF36 TECH TRENDS: MANITOBA NEWS CHANGING HOW WE BUILD FOR THE BETTER The construction industry is making spacefor big ideas and bold innovations BENCHMARKS32 41 BUILDING THE FUTURE LAYER BY LAYERAROUND MANITOBA 51Gardon Construction Ltd. brings3D construction printing to Manitoba56EMERGENCY RENO AND EXPANSIONFACTS & FIGURESRenovations and expansion at St. Boniface Hospitals ED continue 44on schedule 57 INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT ON THE COVER:PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Gardon Construction CEO 58DIRECTORYJeff Olafson (centre) poses with his G.I.R.D.Gardon Innovation Research Development team.Cover photo courtesy ofCarman Tang, WCA.Issue 2 | Summer Edition | 2024 BUILD MANITOBA 3'