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Council voted to implement new CPD Declaration form
t the September 2011 Council meeting, Council voted unanimously to change the process for recording CPD when renewing membership annually. In 2012, members will be introduced to a CPD Declaration that must be completed in order to finalize the payment process.
Currently, there are two options for members to renew annually, either online or by mail. When members have renewed online in the past, they were asked if they completed CPD, if the answer was yes, members could continue with the renewal process and complete
their renewal. If they answered no, they were unable to proceed with the renewal payment process. For mail-ins, members were required to submit their CPD form for before payment was processed. If the CPD form was not provided, the member was contacted by CIQS and the cheque was not cashed until the member submitted their CPD form.
This process has now changed slightly. Although the two options for renewing still remain in effect, the CPD requirement has been modified. For online renewals, members will be required to complete the CPD Declaration form online prior to proceeding to the payment portion. For mailins, the CPD Declaration must be submitted to CIQS before payment is processed (meaning a hard copy of the CPD Declaration must be received by CIQS).
It is important to note that members are no longer required to provide their CPD forms at renewal but this does not mean members are not required to complete the form. For the purposes of the CPD Audit, all members are required to maintain all CPD documentation (including the CPD form) for a period of two years, in the event of the member has been selected for the Audit.
The CPD Declaration also has exemptions for: members in their initial year, newly retired members, unemployed members, parental/maternity/special care, medical leave and other extraordinary circumstances.
Under the Oxford Dictionary, the term declaration means: the action of setting forth or announcing openly, explicitly or formally; positive statement or assertion. CIQS is a professional organization and its members have specific requirements in order to maintain membership. By having a CPD Declaration, CIQS ensures its members are complying with the CPD program as a requirement for membership.
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The CPD Audit for 2010 will be underway shortly. In early January 2012, letters will be randomly sent to 5% of the qualified members. Members have 30 days to submit their documentation. The expectations for Audit submissions would include: 2010 CPD form completed and signed, copies of certificates and diplomas for courses attended, presentations developed by the member, articles written by the member or a brief description of informal activities where no documentation is available. If members read articles, please do not submit the articles read but provide a list of articles read. And remember, the minimum 50 points was in effect in 2010.
Mark Gardin, PQS CPD Lead
Please complete this mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Declaration and return it by April 30, 2012. It is important to retain CPD records for a minimum of 2 years to support your CPD declaration. This documentation must be submitted when renewing membership annually.
Name (please print): ____________________________________
MEMBER DECLARATION Please select from one of the three of the following categories:
COMPLY I COMPLY with the 2011 CPD requirements. I have completed a minimum of 50 points of CPD. DO NOT COMPLY I DO NOT COMPLY with the CPD requirements in 2011. I plan to meet the mandatory CPD requirements and I understand that I have 14 days to file in writing, an action plan describing how I plan to comply. EXEMPT I claim EXEMPTION from the 2011 CPD requirements, due to: Initial Year – I am in the initial year of qualified membership. Retired – I retired from full-time employment, full-time practice or full-time business activity in 2011. Maternity/Parenting/Family Care – I did not work and was not involved in any professional activity as a PQS or CEC for a total of 6 months or more between January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 in order to provide full-time care to either my child(ren) who were under the age of 18 or for an elderly or ill family member. Unemployment – I did not work for a total of 6 months or more between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. Medical Leave – I did not work and was not involved in any professional activity as a PQS or CEC for a total of 6 months or more between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. A letter from a physician confirming the diagnosis and prognosis, or other such confirmation that I was not employed due to medical reasons during that time period (e.g. letter from employer or disability claim form) is required and can be sent by mail or emailed to info@ciqs.org. Other – I had extraordinary circumstances between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011 and am requesting an exemption on compassionate grounds. A letter is required and can be sent to CIQS by mail or by email to info@ciqs.org. I understand that the Institute may request additional information to support my CPD Declaration and I have maintained records of my CPD activities that will be made available upon request. I declare that the information contained on this form is true and complete. Sample
Member Signature:________________________________ Dated:__________________
CCA and CIQS
sign Certification Agreement
New arrangement allows CIQS members and Gold Seal Certificate holders to pursue dual certification
A new certification agreement between the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) allows for cross pollination of both Associations’ Members and more importantly recognises the importance of gaining currency in professional associations. CIQS, through its certification standards, will provide a path for CCA Members to further their ambitions and pursue certification as an internationally recognised best-in-class construction professional.
“We are very excited to have signed a new certification agreement with CIQS, which expands on the relationship we previously had with the Institute,” said Barry Brown, Chair of the Gold Seal Committee and President of Maple Leaf Construction. “This arrangement allows CIQS Members to access Gold Seal Certification, and CCA Members to access CIQS professional certification, both of which ultimately promote excellence in the management of construction.”
The new certification agreement between the Canadian Construction Association was signed on October 26 and reflects an ongoing commitment to grow and expand the Gold Seal Certification program. For Gold Seal, it opens the door for a broader range of eligible applicants, while CIQS members are given access to one of the construction industry’s premiere certification programs.
“In the case of Gold Seal, many of our members know that Gold Seal is a compatible certification to their existing professional designation(s) and that it is recognition of excellence in the construction industry,” said Roy Lewis, President of CIQS. “We are pleased to be a part of this certification agreement and to provide both CCA and CIQS Membership(s) with the value-added benefits of pursuing recognised Professional Certification.”
This new certification agreement also establishes a framework for any future agreements that Gold Seal may pursue. It is another way to grow the Gold Seal Certification program, which has already certified more than 8,000 construction industry professionals.
The new arrangement also comes on the heels of a rebranding effort for both CIQS and Gold Seal. Recently, the Gold Seal Committee identified increased awareness and attracting new applicants as key components of its strategic plan, while CIQS acknowledges the same.
“We have been working very hard and diligently to achieve what we set out to do with our strategic plan,” Brown added. “Gold Seal staff has played a very important role in this process, and we are creating a stronger Gold Seal Certification program because of their hard work. Thanks to agreements such as this, we should continue to see growth in the years to come.”
Back Row (left to right): Lois Metcalfe, Executive Director, Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Jeff Logan, PQS, Registrar and OIQS Representative on the CIQS Council, Stephanie Wallace, Manager, Gold Seal Certification Program, Canadian Construction Association, Michael Atkinson, President, Canadian Construction Association
Front Row (left to right): David Lai, PQS (F), Education Administrator, Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Roy Lewis, PQS (F), President, Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Dee Miller, National Chair, Canadian Construction Association, Barry Brown, Chair, Gold Seal Committee
Also present, but not pictured: Ian Duncan, PQS (F), Past President, Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
L’ACC et l’ICÉC
concluent une entente de certification
Roy Lewis, President of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and Dee Miller, Chair, Canadian Construction Association signing the agreement
Une nouvelle entente permet aux candidats à la certification de l’ICÉC et détenteurs du Sceau d’or d’obtenir une double certification
L’Association canadienne de la construction (ACC) et l’Institut canadien des économistes en construction (ICÉC) ont conclu une nouvelle entente qui permet aux membres de ces deux associations d’obtenir une certification réciproque et qui, surtout, reconnaît l’importance de la certification décernée par des associations professionnelles. L’ICÉC, grâce à ses normes de certification, ouvre la voie aux membres de l’ACC qui souhaitent poursuivre leurs ambitions professionnelles et obtenir une certification en tant que professionnel de la construction reconnu à l’échelle internationale. « Nous sommes heureux d’avoir conclu une nouvelle entente de certification avec l’ICÉC, laquelle vient appuyer la relation que nous avions auparavant avec l’Institut, a déclaré Barry Brown, président du Comité du Sceau d’or et président de Maple Leaf Construction. Cette entente permet aux membres de l’ICÉC d’avoir accès à la certification du Sceau d’or et aux membres de l’ACC d’obtenir la certification professionnelle de l’ICÉC, soit deux certifications axées sur l’excellence en gestion de la construction. » Cette nouvelle entente de certification a été signée le 26 octobre et reflète un engagement continu à vouloir élargir et développer le programme de certification du Sceau d’or. Cette entente donne la possibilité au Sceau d’or d’augmenter le nombre de candidats admissibles à la certification Sceau d’or et permet aux membres de l‘ICÉC d’avoir accès à un programme de certification reconnu dans d’industrie de la construction.
« Bon nombre de nos membres savent que le Sceau d’or est une certification compatible avec leur titre professionnel existant et que la certification du Sceau d’or est un symbole d’excellence dans l’industrie de la construction, a précisé Roy Lewis, président de l’ICÉC. Nous sommes ravis d’avoir conclu cette entente et d’avoir la possibilité d’offrir aux membres de l’ACC et de l’ICÉC les avantages à valeur ajoutée que leur procure une certification professionnelle reconnue. »
L’entente établit aussi un cadre qui servira à toute future entente que le Sceau d’or souhaite poursuivre. Il s’agit d’une autre façon d’appuyer l’essor du programme de certification du Sceau d’or, lequel compte déjà plus de 8 000 professionnels de l’industrie de la construction.
La nouvelle entente fait suite aussi au lancement de nouveaux sites Web et d’initiatives visant le renouvellement de l’image de marque de l’ICÉC et du Sceau d’or. Récemment, le Comité du Sceau d’or a établi deux éléments clés dans son plan stratégique, soit accroître la sensibilisation à l’importance de la certification et attirer de nouveaux candidats, et l’ICÉC reconnaît ces mêmes enjeux.
« Nous avons travaillé avec diligence pour atteindre les objectifs établis dans notre plan stratégique, a ajouté M. Brown. Le personnel responsable du Sceau d’or a joué un rôle très important à cet égard et, grâce à leur travail sans relâche, le programme de certification du Sceau d’or est encore plus fort que jamais. Des ententes comme celle-ci contribueront sans doute à favoriser la croissance du Sceau d’or au cours des prochaines années. »
introducing ciQs council
Front row left to right – second row left to right –
Mark Russell, PQS(F), 1st Vice President, Secretary/ Treasurer, QSBC representative and Chair of the Publications Committee. Mark is a Principal in LEC Quantity Surveying in Vancouver, BC.
Lois Metcalfe, Executive Director, CIQS.
Roy Lewis, PQS(F), President, NLAQS representative, Chair of the By-laws, Rules and Regulations, and Legal Committees. Roy is Principal of Cambrian Management Services in St. John’s, NL.
Jeff Logan, PQS, Registrar, OIQS representative and Chair of the Membership Committee. Jeff is an Estimator with McKay Cocker Construction in London, ON.
Ian Duncan, PQS(F), Past President, Co-Chair of the International Relations Committee (Asia) and PAQS representative. Ian is a Principal of Atrium Consultants in Cambridge, ON.
Hervé Couture, ECA, Immediate Past President, Chair of the Translation Committee and Co-Chair of the International Relations Committee (Europe). Herve is Director of Estimation at Genivar Inc. in Montreal, QC. Bertin Bois, ECC, AEQSQ representative and Chair of the Web Site/Association Management. Bert is Estimating Director at Honco Steel Buildings located in Quebec City, QC.
Joshua Mutize, PQS, Editor of The Construction Economist. Joshua works in the Canada Construction department for Target Corporation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
David Lai, PQS(F), Education Administrator. David is an Associate Director of Turner Townsend CM2R in Toronto, ON.
Mark Gardin, PQS, 2nd Vice President, NSAQS representative, Chair of the CPD, Government Initiatives and Business and Long Range Plan Committees. Mark is a Cost Planner for Public Works and Government Services Canada in Halifax, NS.
Dave Burns, PQS, AQSA representative and Chair of the PR/Marketing Committee. Dave is Principal of Aquarius Building Consultants located in Calgary, AB.
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canadian institute OF Quantity surveyOrs 53rd annual general meeting July 5-8, 2012 hOsted by nlaQs
Delta St. John’s
120 New Gower Street St. John`s, NL A1C 6K4 www.deltahotels.com Telephone: (709) 739-6404 Quote Group – CIQS Delta Room – Rate $179.00
Cut off dAte for reServAtIonS: June 1, 2012
Room upgrades may be available upon request and subject to availability.
CongreSS ItInerArY
WelcOme receptiOn The Welcome Reception will be hosted by NLAQS and all attendees and their accompanying guest are welcomed. Depending upon the number of delegates, this event will be held in either the hotel or in an adjacent restaurant.
technical sessiOns The Technical Presentations will be of professional standard and are expected to cover topics relevant to the PQS/CEC disciplines. CIQS Members are encouraged to present paper(s) at the event. The Presentations will be held at the hotel.
luncheOn The luncheon accompanying the Technical Sessions will be held at the hotel. An appropriate Guest Speaker will be invited to the event.
dinners Friday Night – this is an optional event probably to be held at a nearby dinner theatre. NLAQS can organize reservations depending upon the delegates responses.
Saturday Night – this dinner will be held at an adjacent hotel and will feature a traditional Newfoundland boiled dinner. All delegates and accompanying guest are encouraged to participate.
FareWell breakFast A buffet breakfast will be provided on Sunday morning in the hotel for each delegate and their accompanying guest.
lOcal hOspitality This will be provided throughout the weekend by the Downtown St. John’s purveyors of victuals and beverages and by all whom you meet during your stay. Being a sponsor of the ciqs annual General Meeting will showcase your firm and show your support for the ciqs. each of the following sponsorship levels provides a unique opportunity to market your company.
gold level - $1,000.00 • Seminar/Luncheon Sponsor (maximum exposure) • Opportunity to address the audience at seminar/luncheon • Present speaker gift/thank keynote speaker • Table signage • Name on event sponsor board • Name/logo on Power Point display • Your promotional literature will be distributed to all delegates • Name listed in the program and our magazine, the Construction Economist
SIlver level - $500.00
• Reception, AGM, President’s Dinner or Farewell
Breakfast Sponsor • Opportunity to address the audience at function being sponsored • Name on event sponsor board • Your promotional literature will be distributed to all delegates • Name listed in the program and our magazine, the Construction Economist
Bronze level - $250.00
• Your promotional literature will be distributed to all delegates • Company name listed in the program and our magazine, the Construction Economist
Friends OF the institute – up tO $200.00
• Company name listed in the program and our magazine, the Construction Economist
ciQs agm prOgram registratiOn July 5-8, 2012 delta st. JOhn’s, neWFOundland
Day Time Event
*Registration fee (members only) thursday, July 5 9:00 am – 4:00 pm CIQS Council Meeting (council only) Friday, July 6 8:30 am – 12:00 pm 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 6:00 pm
Technical session(s) Lunch Open - Dinner Theatre - optional
saturday, July 7 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 6:00 pm
CIQS Annual General Meeting – members only
Clive Evans Living Golf Tournament Dinner
sunday, July 8 8:00 am Farewell breakfast
SPONSORSHIP
gold sponsorship SIlver sponsorship Bronze sponsorship Friend OF the institute
tOtal (all taxes and gratuities included)
# Attending Registration Fee
$150.00 n/a $50.00 $50.00
no charge $tbd $75.00 no charge
$1,000.00 $500.00 $250.00 up to $200.00
*This registration fee is in addition to the individual event registration fees and is applicable to members only. Partners are included in the registration fee.
visa / mastercard / amex (circle one)
card #:
expiry date:
authorized signature:
delegate’s name:
address: name on card:
partner’s name:
telephone and email:
***please make cheques payable to the canadian institute of Quantity surveyors for this amount only and mail to: ciQs, 90 nolan court, unit 19, markham, On l3r 4l9. visa / mastercard payments may be faxed to (905) 477 6774.
Cut off dAte for regIStrAtIon IS MAY 1, 2012. (nOte cutOFF date FOr hOtel reservatiOns is June 1, 2012)
The Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and Ontario Institute of Quantity Surveyors celebrated the recognition of six Ontario educational institutes at an event at the Radisson Hotel in Toronto on December 2, 2011.
The programs recognized were ‘fully accredited’ programs which mean they have met all the academic requirements of the CIQS syllabus for architectural and structural professional quantity surveyors. These 25 subjects range from measurement of construction work to contract administration, construction technology, construction economics and cost planning. Having complied with the academic requirements, graduates of these programs have only to complete the Test of Professional Experience (diaries and practice problem) in order to become a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS). The professional quantity surveying designation or PQS is a nationally and internationally recognized designation and members that hold it are highly regarded for their technical skill and professional aptitude.
Jeff Logan, President of the Ontario Institute of Quantity Surveyors and Roy Lewis, President of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors presented the awards to the following: Two additional institutions were also recognized for their programs, but unfortunately accepting college representatives were unable to attend: • George Brown College,
Bachelor of Applied Technology – Construction Science and
Management • Algonquin College, Civil
Engineering Technology CIQS Council Members from all of the affiliate regions were also present to celebrate and congratulate all the recipients.
For further information please contact Lois Metcalfe t 905/477 0008 e execdir@ciqs.org
Niagara College, Construction Engineering Technology program
L to R – Roy Lewis, CIQS President, David Lai, CIQS Education Administrator, Alex Freeman, graduate of Niagara, Jeff Logan, OIQS President
Mohawk College, Architectural (Construction and Design option) program
L to R – Roy Lewis, CIQS President, Kevin Haliuk, Mohawk Professor, Jeff Logan, OIQS President and David Lai, CIQS Education Administrator
Ryerson University, Architectural Science program
L to R – Roy Lewis, CIQS President, Ashleigh Crofts, Ryerson Student, Dr. Constantine J. Katsanis, Ryerson Professor, Issac Vamatheva, Ryerson Student, Jeff Logan, OIQS President and David Lai, CIQS Education Administrator
Fanshawe College, Construction Engineering Technology Management program
L to R – Roy Lewis, CIQS President, Sebastien Armbrister, graduate of Fanshawe, Ralph Lembcke, Fanshawe Professor , Jeff Logan, OIQS President and David Lai, CIQS Education Administrator
