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VRCA’s First Construction Learning Forum
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Register for VRCA’s First Construction Learning Forum at Whistler on May 25 to 26, 2012Choose from 15 workshops on leadership, productivity and safety. Join project managers, site supervisors, estimators and others to network, learn a...
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A Message from Kristina Morse, President, CCW
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Happy New Year! That may seem like a strange greeting considering that it is now March, but since the CCW Annual General Meeting was held on February 21st, we really are just at the start of our programming year. For those of you who were n...
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CCW 2012 AGM - The perfect time for YOU to get invovled!
Friday, February 10, 2012
If you are interested in getting involved with your industry and working with a supportive group of like-minded women, then a committee position with CCW is right for you! CCW is an open, collaborative and fun-loving group whose g...
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Upcoming Events - AGM & Site Tour
Friday, February 10, 2012
February 21st 2012 – AGM @ Water Street Café
Registration NOW OPEN.
Come for a behind the scenes look at the workings of CCW. Come learn about the roles of each of the board members, what your membership & event fees are u...
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Women in Trades Panel Event Builds Bonds Among Attendees
Friday, February 10, 2012
CCW hosted a panel and networking event for 60 female trades students and industry on January 24, 2012 at BCIT and sponsored by the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA).
We partnered with BCIT Trades Discovery, BCIT Scho...
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Men and Women Learn from CCW Event - Gender Differences in Communication
Thursday, November 10, 2011
CCW's latest event - Gender Differences in Communication - brought Venus and Mars a little closer together, as men and women were given some insight into the communication styles of the opposite sex. Attendees left inspired to create a more...
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Planning Planet to launch Guild of Planners
Thursday, November 10, 2011
On November 11, 2011, Planning Planet will launch the Guild of Planners who are busy setting up a universally acceptable accreditation for Planners & Schedulers .
To learn more click on this link.
The Vancouver Guild of Pla...
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CCW 2011 Renovation
Sunday, August 07, 2011
CCW is currently undergoing a major renovation - of our brand! You may have already noticed our new logo! We are also making improvements to our website, releasing a new brochure, and have new hard hat stickers fresh off the press! There is...
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CCW Summer Social - A Swinging Success!
Sunday, August 07, 2011
CCW recently hosted its annual golf event at the UBC Golf Club. The UBC golf pro’s put a great clinic together for golfers of all levels. We were separated into three groups and worked on our putting, pitching and driving. Lessons wer...
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Calling Participants for Women in Construction - Survey
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Help support Patricia Alderson, a student studying Construction Science and Management at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario.
Take this survey!
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CCW Hosts Roundtable Event
Friday, June 10, 2011
CCW's May event, Being Part of a Successful Construction Project, was a roundtable discussion featuring:
Architect (Molly Chan, NSDA)
Mechanical Engineer (Susan Hayes, Dialog)
General Contractor (Shelley Neil, PCL)
Sustainable Consultant (...
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CCW Dragon Boat Team Now Known as “Raise A Little Swell”
Thursday, May 05, 2011
At the year-end wind up last Fall, a decision was made to rename and introduce a new identity for the Dragon Boat Team formerly known as the CCW. Now named Raise a Little Swell, this year’s team will be comprised of 24 Lower Mainland ...
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CCW Partners with ASHRAE BC to Host BIM Workshops
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is emerging as an important design process that enhances productivity, helps control costs,
and supports the sustainability objectives of building projects.
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CCW Visits VanDusen Botanical Gardens Visitors Centre
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Designed to resemble an orchid, the VanDusen Visitor Centre will become one of Vancouver’s signature green facilities, targeting LEED® Platinum certification and LivingBuilding status. A certified LivingBuilding must be net-zero energy...
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CCW Tours the Iconic Hotel Georgia
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
CCW members participated in one of the final tours of Hotel Georgia before it opens this summer. An icon of Vancouver's historic high-life, the hotel was originally constructed in 1927; visitors have included the Elvis ...
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Get Involved
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Thanks to those that have stepped up to take on a more active role in our organization in 2011. We are always looking for new committee and board members. To find out more about getting involved contact Kristina Morse at president@cons...
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