The GTA Construction Report – January 2009 – PAGE A3
Construct Canada attracts 23,695 visitors
STAFF WRITER – The GTA Construction Report Editor
hit commodities, the whole losses.
outlook for Canada started “It will be unpleasant
Organizers of Construct agement industry, while sev- to change,” said Jestin. and will get personal,” Car-
Canada report that 23,695 eral associations co-ordinate Economic improvement rick is quoted as saying in
visitors attended the three- meetings in conjunction is unlikely until mid 2009 at the Daily Commercial
day show in December, with with the event as well. the earliest. The current News. Housing starts will
more than 1,110 exhibitors The show concluded slowdown is a temporary come down in Canada,
participating at the Metro with the annual Toronto phenomenon during an un- likely to about 190,000 units
Toronto Convention Centre Construction Association’s precedented economic next year and construction
Dec 2 to 5. Christmas lunch, which at- event, he said. in the areas of engineering
The three-day trade tracted more than 2,000 vis- Alex Carrick, chief econ- construction really relies on
show and gathering incorpo- itors. The member’s lunch is omist at CanaData, also government spending. “In-
rates several related shows one of the TCA’s main an- spoke at the breakfast and frastructure is a real natural
including the Home Builder nual fundraisers. said Canadians are still for government to spend
and Reno Expo, Concrete The show is the final going to hit some rough eco- more.”
Canada, and PM Expo, rep- event for co-founder Jacqui nomic times through job
resenting the property man- Elliott, who, along with
GTA Construction News associate publisher Chase with
George Pryzbylowski, co-founder of Construct Canada
and vice-president of York Exhibitions.
George Pryzbylowski, and chief economist at Sco-
started the business in 1988. tiaBank said: “Infrastructure
With Mark Stevenson, the and skill infrastructure must
three partners sold their be job one, whichever gov-
show and conference busi- ernment it is… This is a
ness to Chicago-based Mer- marathon and not a race.”
chandise Mart Properties Inkling of an economic
Ltd. problem first appeared in
Pryzbylowski said the the United States as a hous-
show thrived during the ing sector issue in August
early 1990s recession, and it 2007, but quickly grew to be
appears it will continue to recognized as a U.S. eco-
do well even as the econ- nomic market problem, the
omy has become challeng- Daily Commercial News
At the Enbridge booth, Michelle Vestergaard, Channel
ing again. and Construction Record re-
Consultant central region (left), with Energy Solutions
At the UCIT Online Security booth, from left is Sidney
consultants Michael Napier and Rocky Mancini.
Sommer, managing director, regional sales manager
At the show’s annual ported. “When it started to
Michelle DeSousa, and Brian Banks, sales with
CEO breakfast, Warren
Meglan Technologies Inc. Jestin, senior vice president
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYERS:
NHBA announces Company and
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SANDRA KING – The GTA Construction Report
RenoMark program in Niagara, and on be-
half of the Association, Felicetti made a
Debbie Felicetti, Customer Attachment, number of presentations on the state of the
Enbridge and the past president of the Ni- housing industry and growth strategy in Ni-
agara Home Builders’ Association agara to the Minister of Finance, to the Re-
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(NHBA), received the 2008 Member of the gion, and to the Town of Lincoln.
Silvia Bendo 416-443-1583 www.constructionworkers.ca
Year Award at the annual NHBA Christmas In this coming year, Felicetti is co-chair-
Dinner on December 2in St. Catharines. ing the 2009 OHBA Conference with Dan
“It is very nice to be recognized by my Hendriks that will be held in Niagara Falls.
peers,” said Felicetti. “When you enjoy what you do, it no
She was recognized for the work she has longer feels like work and when you enjoy
done in representing the NHBA and the res- the people you work with, they become
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idential construction industry in her role as more like friends than colleagues. It is very
president. She willingly and selflessly gave much a team effort at the NHBA – every-
All Types of Temporary Fences
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Felicetti was instrumental in launching cellent sense of camaraderie.”
the Structures newsletter. Felicetti is a two-time recipient of the
“Structures is a great tool that goes out Member of the
• Chain Link (Driven In) • Plywood Hoarding
Year Award, having received
not only to all the NHBA members, but is it in 2004 as well.
• Chain Link (Panels) • Covered Walkways
circulated as well to the municipal Mayor’s During the same Christmas Dinner, Dell • Snow & Silt Fence • Sliding Gates
and Chief Building Officials in the region Smart Home Solutions received the 2008
and the Regional Chair. This additional cir- Nick Basciano Company of the Year Award
culation helps raise awareness of the con- in recognition of their involvement and ded-
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explained Felicetti. the Association, and the Niagara region
www.thefencepeople.com
She also encouraged Ron Eyk and the community.
Renovators’ Council to implement the
250 Clarence Street, Unit #11, Brampton, Ontario L6W 1T4
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