CIPH appoints codes and standards technical advisor CaDCR staff writer The Canadian Institute for Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) has announced that Shamus A. Allidina has joined the institute as its technical advisor for codes and standards. Allidina, who holds a Masters Degree in Engineering, began his career in Uganda in 1969 as a project co-ordinator with Industrial Promotional Services, the second largest plastic plant in East Africa, Shamus eventually being promoted to technical Allidina manager. Shortly after moving to Canada in 1972, he completed his Masters at Carleton University in 1974, and began his 31 years with CSA, working as a project engineer for the CSA international, certification and testing division of CSA Group. He was also placed on the American Society for Testing and Materials com- mittees, becoming a voting member of the CSA stan- dards technical committees. Later, he was promoted to senior engineer responsi- ble for certification programs, standards work, training, and resolution issues. He is currently a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario, ASTM International and CSA technical committees. CIPH says: “Allidina’s vast experience has helped him spearhead a number of projects for developing new CSA stan- dards and certification programs, specifi- cally relating to plastics piping, conduits and plumbing products.” He will provide the following services to CIPH: • Provide technical resources on plumb- ing and heating matters as they relate to codes and standards such as CSA, ASTM, ULC, ULI or any other U.S. based organi- zations that may have an impact on CIPH members in Canada and the U.S.; • Monitor and report codes and standards activities (provincially and nationally) especially at the NRC Codes Centre and provide input and advice to the committees to safeguard CIPH member concerns, and provide public comment on items that may be out for public comment; • Provide input to the code committees and task forces for changes that may be beneficial to the CIPH community or which may be an irritant and need some remediation. Reach key decision makers in the CDCR Hotel Directory to attract construction crews, executives and extended stay guests with your hotel listing! Basic listings start at $195 and comprehensive listings are $495 which gives you at least 6 issues a year. Register your properties by January 31st and get a bonus online banner ad for one month! For more de- tails on directory listings or general advertising con- tact Chase 905-228-1151 or email chase@cnrgp.com Super 8 Winnipeg 1485 Niakwa Road East Winnipeg, MB R2J 3T3 Phone: 204-253-1935 Fax: 204-254-7019 Quality Inn Winkler 851 Main Street Winkler, MB R6W 4A4 Phone: 204-325-4381 Fax: 204-325-9656 Motel 6 Headingley 4400 Portage Avenue Headingley, MB R4H 1C6 Phone: 204-896-9000 Fax: 204-896-9200 Days Inn Steinbach 75 PTH 12 North Steinbach, MB R5G 1T3 Phone: 204-320-9200 Fax: 204-320-9222 The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Fall 2013 – 29