Contractors Board Report
Landscape Contractors represetative – Peter Guinane
Last Meetings: February 12, 2014
Next meeting: March 25, 2014
Group Discussions:
1) LECTURE 2014 UPDATE Adrian Bartels and John Szczepaniak, are confirmed
Registration going well. Suppliers are sending out personal emails promoting the event.
2) Canada Blooms – Judging aspect of CB being finalized (rules, regulations, etc)
3) Benchmarking – on-going. Tony to bring all information to the next meeting. Compare what PLANET is doing.
4) Company Accreditation – Peter to participate in a conference call. Note on certification – accreditation is for a company vs. certification is for individuals. We can make decisions on this as it happens
Concerns/Issues
pertaining to the industry sector/committee
1) Labour is always a concern of the industry
2) Stone manufacturers (Unilock, Permacon, etc) all having their spring customer event. Good opportunity to promote membership with LO. LO Staff should attend
Nov, 2013
Landscape Contractors representative– Peter Guinane
Last Meetings: September 24 & October 22, 2013 Next meeting: November 26, 2013
Group Discussions:
1) LECTURE 2014 UPDATE Adrian Bartels and John Szczepaniak, are confirmed
Paradise Banquet and Convention Centre (Jane & Hwy 7, just east of 400, north of 407) Tues., Feb. 25, cost is $34 - $40 pp. $15 early-bird,(until Feb. 7 for example) and the $25 pp after, to encourage early registration.
2) Canada Blooms – Meeting on Oct 22 to judge applications for Blooms. Bidding companies not permitted at judging. Designers group contributed 3 members for the judging – a good group of designs were available and only a few had shortcomings. Constructive feedback will be provided to ensure standards are met. Future meeting to develop judging format and criteria for built gardens at show.
3) CNLA Many municipalities are mandating certification. We would benefit to convince public sector groups to require certified staff on contracts.
4) Company Accreditation – Lots of opinions. More discussion around a framework developed at the CNLA and PLANET is scheduled for the next meeting.
Concerns/Issues pertaining to the industry sector/committee