SPRING EVENTS Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) Symposium – Blue Mountain Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) annual conference – Winnipeg April 9 to 11 The Ontario General Contractors Asso- ciation (OGCA) ninth Construction Sym- posium will be the largest in the educational program's history – with an ex- pected 800 delegates and 60 speakers in 35 sessions at the Blue Mountain Resort. The April 9 to 11 program attracts con- tractors, architects, engineers, construction service leaders and professionals from across the province – with sponsorship revenue and negotiated accommodation rates making the event affordable to OGCA members and guests on even the tightest budgets. The $275 members' fee ($400 for non- members and $250 for students) includes several meals, entertainment, and hours of high-intensity networking and business- building opportunities. OGCA president Clive Thurston says “50 member firms have signed up al- ready.” “More are to come. Some are sending as many as 15 to 20 employees.” As well, this year the OGCA has extended an invi- tation to architects, engineers and specifi- cation writers– enhancing the networking opportunities for everyone. For more information see http://www.ogca.ca/symposium/ May 27 to 31 The annual CSC gathering attracts hun- dreds of delegates from across the country. “The Conference 2015 theme: 'Share – Inspire – Evolve' illustrates our goal of de- livering a conference experience which ex- emplifies personal and professional growth through the sharing of knowledge, experi- ence and friendship,” the conference or- ganizers say. “The technical program is designed to appeal to a wide sector of our industry including feature presentations on the new Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the first national museum built out- side of the capital region and the first new national museum built in 40 years.” For more information and to register, see csc-dcc.ca/Conferences Canadian Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA) Annual conference and AGM: Niagara-on-the-Lake May 27 to 29 The Canadian Paint and Coatings As- sociation (CPCA) has developed a new conference format and time that the asso- ciation says “is as robust, but more com- pressed than in previous years to accommodate busy schedules.” The agenda will still include the popu- lar business sessions that update attendees on the latest trends, opportunities and chal- lenges facing the Canadian paint and coat- ings industry, as well as keynote speakers, a welcome reception and the annual Chair’s Gala Dinner. “Moving our Annual Conference to the spring isn’t the only change this year – we’re also offering a streamlined and value-added program,” says CPCA presi- dent Gary LeRoux. “The beautiful setting of Niagara-on-the-Lake is an excellent gathering place for members of our indus- try to reflect on the opportunities and chal- lenges facing the paint and coatings sector while looking towards the future.” Once again, the association will also recognize several individuals for their out- standing contributions to the Canadian paint and coatings industry with Industry Awards presented during the Chair’s Gala Dinner. “We hope both our members and non- members will join us for an excellent net- working opportunity,” LeRoux said. “Our annual conference brings the industry to- gether once a year to share experiences and celebrate our achievements, whether you are a manufacturer, supplier or affiliated with the industry in some way.” Click here for the registration form. For more information, go to www.can- paint.com/cpcaconference, email mfoucher@canpaint.com or call 613-231- 3604. Canadian Design and Construction Report representatives Mark Buckshon and/or Chase will be at all of these events and will report on them in upcoming issues. If you would like to connect with us individually, please email chase@cadcr.com or buckshon@cadcr.com. www.merx.com/events merk@merx.com www.merx.com The Canadian Design and Construction Report — February - March 2015 – 9