CSC Conference in Winnipeg Specifiers from across Canada gather for education and networking Canadian Design and Construction Report Staff writer Several hundred specifications writers, technical repre- sentatives, architects and engineers gathered in Winnipeg for the annual Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) conference from May 27 to 31. The annual event – held in a different Canadian city each year – provides a meeting-point for industry leaders relating to construction documentation and specifications. Specifiers, although sometimes relegated to second- class status within architectural and engineering practices, have significant responsibility and influence – and this is re- flected by building product manufacturers, who exhibit and sponsor the event. CSC's objectives are: • To foster the interests of those engaged in or who are affected by the compilation or use of any forms of specifications or related documentation for the construction industry; • To publish literature pertaining to the construction industry; • To engage in activities to improve procedures and techniques related to the construction industry. CSC provides a certification program and recognizes long-term contributions to the specifications community with rewards and other honors. The convention included networking sessions, a trade show (with a special enhanced Connections Cafe evening), and plenty of social time, as the Winnipeg chapter cele- brated its fiftieth anniversary. There are chapters in most major Canadian cities. The 2015-2016 CSC National executive includes: President: Keith Robinson, DIALOG, Edmonton Steven Ioanniders, CTR Roger Ali from A/D Fire Protection Systems in Toronto At the CSC conference, David Watson (left) with Ottawa delegates Tom Dunbar and Mike Thornber. First vice-president: Peter S. Emmett: WHW Archi- tects Inc., Halifax Second vice-president: Peter Hiebert, C/S Construc- tion Specialities inc., Calgary Third vice-president: David Boyle, W.R. Meadows of Canada, Brantford Fourth vice-president: Paul Gerber, DIALOG, Toronto Immediate past-president: Mike Garlinski, Ceratec, Winnipeg Secretary-treasurer: Sandro Ubaldino, NORR Limited Architects and Engineers, Toronto Registrar: Brian Colgan, WHV Architects Inc., Halifax Executive director (staff): Nick Franjic, Toronto For more information, see www.csc-dcc.ca Dean McDonell Mike Thornber, Innovative Technology Inc., Ottawa The Canadian Design and Construction Report — July-August 2015 – 9