NEWSLETTER OF THE CHINOOK-CALGARY SECTION

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1 President s Message Well April is here and if the first few days are any indication, we are in for a very cold spring. The warmer weather that we had hoped to see arrive over the last few weeks appears to be taking it s time getting to us! Regardless of the weather, spring is a typical time for energy industry scheduled plant maintenance & turnarounds, and we typically see industry hiring to support these activities. If you are seeking job opportunities, ensure to take advantage of AACE s Chinook-Calgary showcasing of contractor resource providers and leverage that connection to explore the opportunities. Our March Technical Dinner meeting was a huge success as we hosted Roua Chahin, Project Controls Lead Green Line Project, City of Calgary as our Key Note Speaker. The Green Line LRT is the largest public infrastructure investment ever made in Calgary, and the integration and complexities that come with connecting over 20 communities with shops, jobs, services, recreation centres, and cultural destinations are massive. Roua discussed with the members the critical role of Project controllers in ensuring the project is delivered successfully. It was an extremely engaging conversation, and we thank Roua for her time. Our final Technical Dinner meeting of the 2017/2018 season is scheduled for Wednesday, April 25th. We are honoured to host Rick McIver, MLA for Calgary-Hays as our Key Note Speaker. Rick will be sharing with us the story of the building of Stoney Trial (Ring Road), and the challenges and success they faced throughout the project. His first-hand account of the complexities and the role that project controls played in bringing the project through to completion will be part of this interactive discussion. Registration is sure to fill quickly, and I encourage everyone to secure their spot without delay. We have analyzed all the feedback received from our AACE What s important to you survey, and based on your input, we are super excited to host a 1 day Cost Estimating workshop on Saturday, April 28th. This workshop will be tailored for a hands on approach to cost estimating, while also helping those who plan to go on to write for their CEP designation, as we will use the material covered in the CEP exam to provide the backdrop for the workshop. As we recognize many of our members are still impacted by the economic downturn, we feel it is important to keep the pricing as low as possible to enable as many as possible to sharpen their skills - we are offering this workshop at a price point well below market value, $100/member, $125/non-member. Details with registration can be found on page 5. And finally, I would like to share the news that our very own Bindu Amin has been elected as Canada Region 1 Director. Bindu has served as a board member of our local Calgary Chinook section for several years, most recently standing as our past president. We are thrilled to have Bindu represent Canada at the International AACE board, and wish her every success! I look forward to seeing you all at the April 25 Technical Dinner meeting! Eileen Doonan President, AACEI Chinook-Calgary Section president@aaceicalgary.com Eileen Doonan President, AACEI Chinook- Calgary Section AACEI Chinook-Calgary Newsletter April

2 WHAT is AACEI Chinook-Calgary? Volume 20, Issue 7 April 2018 The Chinook Calgary section was founded in It currently has close to 393 members from a wide range of companies in and outside of Alberta. Our members are involved in all aspects of estimating, cost control, planning, scheduling, contract management and project management. Members receive the Cost Engineering Magazine, discounts on books and publications from AACEI Headquarters and access to contents on the AACEI website. This local newsletter is issued regularly and members are encouraged to submit articles or notices for publication. Contact Us: Our Web Page at: AACE International: Or any of the contact points on the President s Team Below! Left to right (Standing): Shahid Alikhan, Paul Bouzanne, Donna Kainth, Cindy Hands, Veronica Tafich, Annette Bos, Zulfi Halepota, Shahzad Anjum, Anna Tremblay, Aigerim (Aika) Dossanova, Bruce Predham Left to right (Sitting): Alya Al-Naimi, Imran Wyeen, Mustansir Raj, Eileen Doonan, Jeff Young, Bindu Amin, Roseanne Overland, Brandi Davis Not pictured: Justin Wang AACEI Chinook-Calgary Newsletter April

3 President s Team Chinook-Calgary Board of Directors Position Name Section Phone Number Officers President Eileen Doonan president@aaceicalgary.org (403) Vice-President Jeff Young vicepres@aaceicalgary.org (403) c Treasurer Imran Wyeen treasurer@aaceicalgary.org (403) Secretary/Coordinator Brandi Davis secretary@aaceicalgary.org (403) Past President Bindu Amin pastpresident@aaceicalgary.org (403) Directors Membership/Facilities Anna Tremblay memberships@aaceicalgary.org (403) c Scholarships & School Liaison Donna Kainth scholarships@aaceicalgary.org (403) Certification Mustansir Raj certification@aaceicalgary.org (403) S&K Workshop Bruce Predham skworkshops@aaceicalgary.org (403) Communications Shahid Alikhan publicity@aaceicalgary.org communications@aaceicalgary.org (403) Technical Dinner Meeting Zulfi Halepota techdinner@aaceicalgary.org (403) Directors at Large Pay Pal Coord Annette Bos diratlarge1@aaceicalgary.org (403) c Membership/Facilities Veronica Tafich diratlarge2@aaceicalgary.org (403) Scholarships Roseanne Overland diratlarge3@aaceicalgary.org (403) S&K Workshop Shahzad Anjum diratlarge5@aaceicalgary.org (403) Publicity/Communication Paul Bouzanne diratlarge6@aaceicalgary.org (902) Tech Meeting/Seminar Justin Wang diratlarge7@aaceicalgary.org (403) Publicity/Website Alya Al-Naimi diratlarge8@aaceicalgary.org (403) Director at Large Aigerim (Aika) Dossanova diratlarge9@aaceicalgary.org (403) Director at Large Behmanesh Sharif diratlarge10@aaceicalgary.org (403) Advisor Cindy Hands diratlarge11@aaceicalgary.org (403) AACEI Chinook-Calgary Newsletter April

4 Topic: DINNER MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT REGISTER NOW! Wednesday April 25, 2018 Stoney Trail (Ring Road) Challenges and Successes Presenter: Ric McIver (MLA) Presentation Topic: Stoney Trail is a 69-kilometre freeway in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Signed as Highway 201, it is a ring road that is approximately 70% complete, serving as an important bypass around the city and an alternate route to the congested Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) and Highway 2 (Deerfoot Trail). With intermingling of Federal, Provincial, and Municipal governments, the complexities of building one of the largest provincial infrastructure projects made for some large challenges. Rick will be sharing his experiences on how the City / Province managed such a large project, with key stakeholders and invested parties (including the tax payers and Aboriginal groups). He will also talk about successes and challenges they faced during the approval & construction phase, funding structure and complexities within, and experiences with managing contractors to ensure the project stayed on course and was delivered as intended to all Calgarians. Presenters Bio: Ric McIver is the MLA for Calgary-Hays and was elected to his second term on May 5, During his first term as MLA, Ric served as Minister in three portfolios: Infrastructure, Transportation and most recently Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour. He was also a member of Treasury Board and the government Operations Committee. Before becoming an MLA, Ric was the Ward 12 alderman on Calgary city council for three terms, from 2001 to During that time, he served on the boards of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, the Calgary Police Commission and the Metropolitan Calgary Foundation. He also served as chair of the Calgary Housing Company. Originally from Ontario, Ric became an Albertan on July 26, He has worked in the food industry in many different roles, including national sales manager and sales and marketing manager of different organizations. He has also owned and operated a food distribution and marketing wholesale business. Ric is married to Christine, the founder and CEO of the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta. Between them they have four children and two grandchildren, all living in Calgary. Staffing Presenter: Intellidig Wendy Kerkhoff, President and CEO of Intellidig, a specialized research firm that delivers human capital intelligence and innovative talent sourcing to business leaders Location & Time Delta Hotel Calgary Downtown (209 4 Ave SE, Calgary) Cocktails 5:30, Dinner 6:00, Meeting 6.45 pm MENU: BUFFET! FEES: $35 for members, $40 for non-members, $15 for students. Registration: Please register online at our website: through PayPal System, no later than Mid-day Tuesday April 24, If you cannot register through Pay Pal, to (memberships@aaceicalgary.org) AACEI Chinook-Calgary Newsletter April

5 Topic: WORK SHOP ANNOUNCEMENT REGISTER NOW! Saturday April 28, 2018 Cost Estimating Workshop (8 PDH) Dave Williams, CEP; Mustansir Raj, CCP Presenter: A one day workshop that will give attendees a good overview of the estimating profession, hands-on estimating practice, as well as cover the topics required by AACE for certification as a Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) Course Objective: The primary objective will be to review the AACE recommended study materials, present overviews of subjects that may be included in the exam, as well as working through various sample questions for each subject. A guide to writing the Written Memorandum will also be presented. Overview: Your AACE Chinook Calgary board appreciates and recognizes the current economic landscape here in Calgary, and in Alberta as a whole. The job losses are significant and the struggles are real. During this period of uncertainty, taking the time to focus on your skills and building your networks are some of the most important things you can do during the downturn. This workshop can help you do both. This workshop is intended to provide participants with overview of the skills and knowledge required by the estimating profession as well as a hands-on experience. We will be using AACE recommended and approved training materials which will prove beneficial to eligible candidates for the Cost Estimating Professional exam (CEP). It is an ideal event for those who want to network and obtain general knowledge and understanding of project cost estimating. We are offering this workshop well below market value. We are ensuring true value for our members, as we understand that spending money on this course without steady income is a decision not to be taken lightly. If there is any opportunity in your budget for training, we strongly encourage you to register and join us Location & Time Suncor Energy Centre, th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB Saturday April 28, 8:00 am to 5.00 pm FEE: $100 for members, $125 for non-members Lunch and snacks provided Registration: Please register online at our website: through PayPal System, no later than Mid-day Thursday April 26, If you cannot register through Pay Pal, to seminars@aaceicalgary.org CERTIFIED COST PROFESSIONAL SESSIONS COMING IN MAY AACEI Chinook-Calgary Newsletter April

6 2017/ 2018 TECHNICAL DINNER MEETINGS Presentation Date Type Location Key Note Speaker Evaluations 20-Sep-17 Technical Dinner Meeting Delta Hotel Downtown Cliff Johnson (BMO) Calgary Stampede Flood Recovery - Come Hell or High water! 25-Oct-17 Technical Dinner Meeting Delta Hotel Downtown Steve Ager (CSO) Bridging Cultural Diversity 16-Nov-17 Technical Dinner Meeting Delta Hotel Downtown Dr. Lionel Laroche - Whats in store for Jan-18 Technical Dinner Meeting Delta Hotel Downtown Todd Hirsch (ATB) Innovation & Technology 21-Feb-18 Technical Dinner Meeting Delta Hotel Downtown Gary Bunio (Suncor) Green Line Project (C Train Expansion) 14-Mar-18 Technical Dinner Meeting International Hotel DowntoRoua Chahin (City of Calgary) Stoney Trail (Ring Road) 25-Apr-18 Technical Dinner Meeting Delta Hotel Downtown Rick McIver (MLA) AACE Chinook-Calgary AGM 16-May-18 Section AGM TBD 2018/2019 Board Selection If you have any suggestions for relevant presentations or know of Key Note Speakers that are looking to present engaging AACE relevant topics, please reach out to communications@aaceicalgary.org CERTIFICATION IS ONLINE NOW! For further info please go to MISSING YOUR NEWSLETTER? Make sure we have your current address ADVERTISING Space is available in the AACE Calgary Chinook Newsletter for advertising, subject to size and content Fees: $300 for full page, $150 for half page Proceeds from advertising support the AACE International Chinook-Calgary Section Scholarships Please contact Jeff Young at vicepres@aaceicalgary.org AACEI Chinook-Calgary Newsletter April