The GTA Construction Report – November 2009 – PAGE A5
CAWIC – A Work in Progress
• Monthly Networking events For more information about CAWIC, dinator with York University’s Planning
RUTH BRAMHAM
– Special to The GTA Construction Report
• Outreach to elementary, high please contact Deborah Wadsworth, Presi- and Renovations department, Ruth has
school and community college stu- dent of CAWIC, or visit the web site at nearly 50 years experience in the con-
The origin of The Canadian As- dents www.cawic.ca. struction industry dating back to the
sociation of Women in Construction • Position papers, special reports, 1960s in the UK. She has no intention of
(CAWIC) dates back approximately newsletters and press releases Ruth Bramham is a director of CAWIC retiring any time soon.
27 years when a group of Toronto and Recording Secretary. A project co-or-
area professional women working in con- CAWIC’s membership base consists of
struction formed the Toronto Chapter 295 individuals and companies engaged in con-
of the National Association of Women in struction and related fields. These include
Thank you to all proud supporters of the Gilda's
Construction (NAWIC). By 2003 the general and speciality contractors, architec-
Club Barrie Ontario clubhouse construction
Chapter executive and most members (then tural and engineering firms, building prod-
numbering about 30) felt that they would be uct manufacturers and distributors, real
project! Watch this space for exciting news!
better served by becoming a separate entity, estate professionals, interior designers,
although still affiliated with NAWIC. trade associations, law firms and other pro-
Company Description of Gift in Kind
Amherst Crane Rentals Crane Rentals
Membership was dwindling and pro- fessional service providers.
Atlas Block Exterior Stone
grams available through NAWIC were al- CAWIC’s membership also represents a di- B&B Mechanical Plumbing
most exclusively US oriented. So over the verse spectrum of skilled and professional
Barrie Glass & Mirror Aluminum Windows & Entrances
following two years that core group of occupations within the industry. Individual
Barrie Trim & Mouldings Trim - to be confirmed
women worked diligently towards inde- members include tradeswomen, architects,
Bertram Construction & Design Ltd. Construction Management
Cambridge Brass Watermain Fittings
pendence. The Canadian Association of business owners and senior executives,
CGC Drywall reduced rate
Women in Construction was incorporated lawyers, estimators, professional engineers Concord Supply Manholes & Catchbasins
in October 2005 and became an interna- and technologists, project managers, real
Construction Work Place Safety Training Site Safety Inspections & Meetings
tional affiliate of NAWIC. estate agents, sales and marketing profes-
Coreslab Precast Concrete Slabs
CRS - Construction Rental Supply Rental Equipment
Several Provincial Cabinet Ministers sionals, students, as well as human re-
Dave Dobinson Excavating Inc. Backfill
and other government officials attended sources, accounting and other support Desroches Concrete Floor Slab on Grade Installation
CAWIC’s official launch on April 25, 2006 functions.
Dino Astri Surveying Ltd Surveying
in Toronto. Since then, membership has CAWIC has introduced an “Associate
Dome Concrete Forming Foundations (partial gift)
tripled. Member” category to accommodate the
Duienvoorden Haulage Ltd Site Servicing Installation
Duncan Drywall Drywall
CAWIC’s mandate is to facilitate the growing interest of individuals and compa- Eisses Bros. Excavting Haulage of Export
long-term success of women in Canada’s nies that provide the construction industry
Galaxy Plastics Ltd. Sanitary & Storm Fittings
construction-related fields such as contract- with goods and professional services.
Gallery Hardware Finish Hardware
ing, construction management, architecture, CAWIC is governed by a volunteer
GE Sallows Hollow Metal Doors & Frames
Hanson Pipe & Products Canada Inc. Catch Basins & Manhole supply
engineering, interior design, building prod- Board of Directors and is funded through
Hapamp Electrical Supplier
ucts and professional services. To accom- membership fees, fund raising events and Horton Automatics Finish Hardware
plish this, CAWIC is developing and corporate sponsorships. CAWIC’s corpo-
Hudco Electric Supply Electrical Supplier
implementing a variety of programs and rate membership sponsors include the On-
Huyer Construction Framing
services for women in construction-related tario General Contractors Association, the
Ideal Supply Electrical Supplier
Independent Electric Supply Electrical Supplier
positions including, but not limited to, the Ontario Road Builders Association, a well Ingersoll Rand Finish Hardware
following: known real estate development company,
Jay Cater Roofing Roofing
Kindred Industries Stainless Steel Sinks
• Affiliate and affinity programs lawyers, an insurance company and a num-
• Bursary programs ber of general contractors and building sup-
KN Crowder Finish Hardware
Lakelands Irrigation Irrigation
• Career and business opportunities ply companies.
Landscape Ontario Landscaping (partial gift)
• Community outreach programs Despite the recession CAWIC is contin- LGI Electrical Supplier
• Educational seminars and workshops uing to grow slowly but surely. Future plans
Looby Mechanical HVAC
• Fund raising include spreading her wings beyond the
Mor Control Controls and Start up
Nedco Electrical Supplier
• Industry research and information ex- Greater Toronto Area. Women in construc-
Norcon Concrete Pumping Concrete Pumping
change tion in other parts of the country have dis- Northern Hardware Limited Washroom Accessories- scope to be confirmed
• Liaison with industry, government, aca- covered CAWIC. It will only be a matter of
Northern Overhead Door Garage Door to Garbage Enclosure
demia and other trade and professional time before the Canadian Association of
Nu-Cal Tat Masonry Inc. Block Stairwell - Labour
associations Women In Construction is truly nation-
Ontario Steel Sales Inc. Reinforcing Steel
OSSO Electric Supply Electrical Supplier
• Mentoring programs wide. Truly Canadian.
Owens Corning Insulation reduced rate
Prycon Construction GIK Committee
Rainer's Siding and Installations (1999) Ltd Alum. Soffit, fascia & Eavestrough
Rona Lumber
Shelswell Excavating Excavation of Building
Simcoe Block (1979) Limited Concrete Block & Sills
THE FENCE PEOPLE LIMITED
Simcoe Building Materials Drywall (board supply)
System 6 Stucco (EIFS) Exterior
The Sarjeant Co. Concrete for Foundations
All Types of Temporary Fences
United Lumber Trusses (partial gift)
Upper Canada Hardware Finishing Hardware (Doors)
Wallwin Electric Electrical
Wamco Waterworks Site Servicing Materials
• Chain Link (Driven In) • Plywood Hoarding
Weber Doors Wood Doors
Westburne Electrical Supplier
• Chain Link (Panels) • Covered Walkways
Wolverine Tube Inc. Copper Watermain
• Snow & Silt Fence • Sliding Gates
Gilda's Club Barrie Ontario
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