In November 1904, the Union Bank Tower opened and became Winnipeg's first skyscraper. At the time of its opening, the top floor of the 10-storey Union Bank was the second-highest
in the British Empire, one metre below London's tallest building. Learn more about the first building in Canada to introduce the modern concept of a general contractor to oversee
construction by reading the
news story.
The 2021 renewal period for Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is now open. Log in to your
online profile to view your 2021 renewal notice and to renew online. Further information about the renewal process
can be found on our
website.
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is proud to host the virtual speaker series organized by the Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology (CCWESTT). Join us next week when
we will hear from Sherry Holmes, daughter of builder/contractor and TV host Mike Holmes, who will share her personal story about growing up Holmes
and getting into the trades. To register, see the CCWESTT website.
Join the Manitoba Building Officials Association for a virtual workshop on firestopping where they will review code, construction practices, limitations, and solutions. For more information and to register, see the
event listing.
The Ethio-Eritrean Members Chapter invites you to attend their 2020 Annual General Meeting. Following the AGM, learn about Africa's largest hydropower plant. The webinar will cover a high-level
overview of the key facts about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, its current status, and discusses concerns raised by downstream countries.
To register for either event or both, visit the
event listing.
The India Members Chapter invites you to join them for a professional development seminar where you will learn about lean and waste management in the manufacturing industry in Manitoba and
the immigration process for international engineering students. For more information and to register, see the
event listing.
Looking for more online training opportunities? Click here to access a full
listing of training delivered online.