2024-03-21 News Notice

PEGW 2024: All About Provincial Engineering and Geoscience Week - March 17 - March 23, 2024
In Manitoba, March 17 - 23, 2024, is dedicated to PEGW, allowing for the celebration of engineers and geoscientists, and the vital role they play within the province. Here, Canadian youth see what makes engineering and geoscience as exciting and fun career choices. For more information about PEGW, the events that took place this week, and how to tune into the LIVE Spaghetti Bridge Competition today, please see the news story.

Spaghetti Bridge Virtual Bridge Breaking Competition - Tune In TODAY!
Our annual Spaghetti Bridge Competition, in support of Harvest Manitoba, returns with a virtual option that will be LIVE today (March 21, 2024) from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.! Tune in to watch K-Grade 12 students compete to build the strongest bridge using just pasta and white or wood glue, and then watch as we test it to destruction! To join in on the spaghetti smashing fun, please see our Spaghetti Bridge Competition event listing and click on the Zoom link at the bottom of the page. See you there!

Public Review of Proposed Changes to the 2020 National Model Codes - February 27 - April 29, 2024
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) invites code users, the Codes community, and the public to participate in the winter 2024 public review of proposed changes to the 2020 editions of the National Model Codes. The proposed changes included in this public review address the following topics in the National Building Code of Canada, the National Fire Code of Canada, the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings, and the National Plumbing Code of Canada. For more information, please see the CBHCC webpage.

Investigation Committee
The Investigation Committee is considered a committee of Council and is made up of registered professionals from all disciplines who review complaints made about the conduct of members in a timely manner and makes recommendations for discipline based on the severity of the offense. The committee additionally provides guidance to membership on standards of professional practice. The committee is currently looking for a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) working in the area of structural engineering to join the committee. For full details about this position, please review the full call for volunteers.

Indigenous Architecture and the Transformation of Wewehneh Bahgahkinahgon (AKA Hudson Bay Building) - March 26, 2024
Curious about the plans for Winnipeg's iconic Hudson Bay building and the role Indigenous architecture will play in its transformation? Join for the opportunity to learn more about how to build meaningful and reciprocal relationships, and the value of taking action to listen and learn from Indigenous peoples. For more information and to register, please see the event listing.

Webinar: 3 Things Every Engineer Should Know About AI - March 27, 2024
Have you ever wondered how Artificial Intelligence can help you work more efficiently? Join industrial engineer and productivity enthusiast, Robert Newcombe, P.Eng., for a one-of-a-kind webinar, 3 Things Every Engineer Should Know About AI. For more information and to register, please see the event listing.

Communicate with Confidence: A Free Webinar for Engineers and Technical Professionals - April 16, 2024
RGI's Center for Technical and Engineering Leadership (CTEL) presents Communicate with Confidence. In 30 minutes, learn simple skills on how to communicate (listen and speak) confidently and professionally with clients, colleagues, management, and anyone you interact with. For more information and to register, please see the event listing.