The communication and exchanges of ideas with other construction professionals is integral to the future success of the construction industry in out province.
NLCA along with our 2022 Conference Chair, Derek Brown is pleased to invite you to join us for our annual conference at the Delta from October 27-29, 2022. With our line-up of top-rate speakers, innovative exhibitor trade show, events and Awards Gala, this by far is one event that you can not miss out on!
The Trade Commissioner Service is hosting a promotional webinar on June 16th at 11:00 EST targeting Canadian Cleantech companies interested in Europe and in the following subsectors: renewable energy, water technologies, circular economy, smart mobility & smart grids technology.
The webinar will consist of the TCs organizing each initiative explaining what to expect, how to register, how to combine attendance at multiple events, and responding to questions.
We’ve called this joint promotion the “Canadian Cleantech Mission to Europe November 2022”, which is the umbrella name for these 4 TCS initiatives:
We kindly ask you to invite clients potentially interested in any of them to the information webinar on June 16th at 11:00 EST.
See the PDF below for more information and register HERE
The global pursuit of net zero is positioning Newfoundland and Labrador to be a significant contributor to emissions reductions around the world.
Join us on October 20, 2022 to hear about the latest developments for Newfoundland and Labrador related to renewable energy, hydrogen, mining, waste management, and emissions reductions in the offshore.
This is the best opportunity of the year to network with clean technology and environmental services stakeholders in industry, government, and academia.
The econext 2022 conference will feature panel discussions with decision-makers and industry leaders on the following topics as they relate specifically to Newfoundland and Labrador (NL):
In December of 2021, the Government of NL released its renewable energy plan. In this session hear from key decision makers on the progress that has been achieved since December – and what the next steps are in helping NL reach its renewable energy potential.
NL has the potential to become a first-mover and global leader in the production of green hydrogen on a substantial scale. In this session, hear from a panel of prospective developers on what they see as being opportunities for the production and export of green hydrogen from NL.
This session will provide attendees with an update on offshore wind development in Atlantic Canada from two perspectives. Industry representatives will give an overview of the advancements they are seeing on the ground, while the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada will provide an update on the regional assessment that is being developed for the region.
A global energy transition will demand the production of more raw materials for wind turbines, batteries, and other clean energy technologies. NL is home to many of the minerals required, and thus presents an opportunity for economic growth for the province. This session asks two questions: how do we reduce the environmental impact of our industry today, and how do we balance future industrial development with the pursuit of net zero?
NL faces significant challenges in the management of its waste – the primary obstacle being economies of scale. In this session, hear about the progress has been achieved in the province through 2022 in exploring new innovative approaches to dealing with waste streams – as well as new initiatives and new companies that are already at work!
In this session led by The Net Zero Project, you will hear about the results of work undertaken through 2021-2022 to outline net zero pathways for NL’s offshore industry, the role that carbon offsets will play in that pursuit, and the importance of digitalization and technology.
More information on the econext 2022 conference agenda is coming soon.
Date:
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Time:
8:15 AM – 5:00 PM
Location:
The Sheraton Hotel, St. John’s, NL
econext Members: $179 + HST
non-Members: $229 +HST
online-only: $90 +HST
Your ticket will include a continental breakfast and lunch. Online-only registrants will receive a Zoom link to participate in the conference live. All registrants will have access to conference session recordings on-demand following the event.
Information on tickets being made available to students will be released closer to the conference date.
Are you interested in supporting econext‘s work and its 2022 conference? Click here to download the options available to you. Contact Matt Rumboldt at matt@econext.ca to discuss your interest.
Dates: June 15-16, September 21-22
Location: Gander, Corner Brook
Cost: econext Members – $495 +HST / Non-Members – $575 +HST
Chlorine and Ammonia are used every day throughout Newfoundland and Labrador whether in the maintenance of our water and wastewater treatment technologies or the refrigeration systems in recreational facilities. Both are extremely dangerous chemicals, and thus great care must be taken to ensure proper handling.
This two-day program has been developed to expand on the existing knowledge base of staff in the areas of chemical handling and storage practices as well as response to leaking containers in a first response capacity.
Contact Matt Rumboldt at matt@econext.ca.
This is a customized training program, however, it does follow the standards, basic tenants and specific best practice and procedures, as set out by the Chlorine Institute of America. Additionally, the program will utilize relevant information from the NFPA 472 Operations level training, the CSA Z1006 standard for Confined Space and the applicable CSA standards for supporting systems and processes in such areas as gas detection and respiratory protection.
Due to the nature of the facilities where we find these chemicals, this program will incorporate into the training specific material relating to the needs of those personnel dealing with Carbon Monoxide (CO), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), personal gas detection systems, and use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
The training facilitators are recognized as international experts in the management, response, and remediation of all classes of dangerous goods, with decades spent in the field. This program has been designed to provide the following through a combination of classroom and practical exercises:
Except where specified, all equipment required for the services shall be provided. Client equipment can be included in the training program but must be approved prior to course start. PPE not relating to the training for participants is the responsibility of the Client or the participants, and must be in suitable condition and approved prior to use.
Adding to this inventory, and supplied by SWSI, will be additional SCBAs, Level A training suits, and hand held meters. Quantities and type of this equipment will be at the discretion of the training facilitators once final inventories of total materials can be confirmed.
SWSI will, depending on the course designed for attendees, issue training specific certificates in:
Safe Work Solutions Inc. (SWSI) is a consulting and training company focused on safe work practices and the practical application of those practices. Core training and consulting areas include: Hazardous Materials, Confined Space, Work at Height, and Environmental Response and remediation . Additional services include: Emergency Planning, Respiratory Protection, Gas Detection and Chemical Specific Training.
SWSI’s experience in remedial operations extends across all industry sectors and ranges in scope from oil spills to train derailments, chemical plant rehabilitation, abandoned chemical waste sites and industrial complex remediation.
We use a vertically integrated approach with a focus on people and problem solving, all whilst adhering to internationally recognized standards such as Canadian Standards Association (CSA), A merican National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety & Health Association (OHSA), American Congress of Governmental Indus trial Hygienists (ACGIH), and the International Standards Organization (ISO).
From this experience, SWSI has been able to develop specialized training with real world application, to deliver some of the most comprehensive safe work systems and processes to industry and government. All of our work is geared to the end user and is based on the mindset of concise and practical solutions with ease of implementation at the field level.
Our abilities have allowed us to provide our standards based or customized programs in seven countries on three continents. Having trained in excess of 150,000 people globally, we are confident that we can find the solutions that can be used where it is needed most. To learn more about SWSI and WorkSafe Systems, click here.
W. Jeffrey Daniels
Industrial Safety Specialist / Instructor
Contact Matt Rumboldt at matt@econext.ca.
This webinar summarizes research undertaken by econext that explores the emerging blue and green opportunities in Caribbean markets that are specifically relevant to Atlantic Canadian capabilities. Presented by the study’s expert authors.
In 2020 econext commissioned a report with the objective to (1) provide an overview of current strategies and specific program and project development in the Caribbean pertaining to the blue and green economy, and (2) gain an understanding of how capabilities within Atlantic Canada might be applicable.
Join International Business Development Consultant Amber Mackereth, Dr. Angus Friday (Atlantean Inc.), Bill Chislett (MI International), and Marlene Power (MI International) who authored the report to present on their findings and provide relevant updates and developments in from 2020-21.
Access the webinar for free HERE
A copy of the full report can be accessed by contacting econext’s COO and International Business Manager, Abbie Hodder at Abbie@econext.ca
Click here for more information on the 8-hour refresher, taking place October 1, 2021.
Click here here for more information on the 40-hour course, taking place October 4-8, 2021.
Join NEIA’s Chair Ashley Noseworthy as she moderates a discussion on green jobs and makes a special announcement about “What’s Next” for NEIA!
What exactly is a ‘green job‘?
The energy transition and the greening of the economy will look different depending on where in the world you are. The makeup of an economy, including its current primary industries and future growth potential, will determine what the workforce transition demands and opportunities might be.
Join NEIA’s Chair Ashley Noseworthy as she leads a panel discussion which begins an exploration of what a green job means in the context of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Panelists include:
Date: Thursday, September 16, 2021
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Location: Online
