Jim Kellett Takes the Lead at ECAO 2011 ECAO Industry Conference

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ECAO CONFERENCEECAO kicked off the conference with awelcome party that shook off winter ina hurry. The elaborate buffet tickled thetastebuds and the traditional Costa RicanMarimba players (a marimba is a woodenkey instrument that resembles a xylophone)produced a beautiful sound to set the mood.The business portion of the conferenceconsisted of two days of sessions, commencingwith keynote speaker and stand-upcomedian Adam Growe, host of DiscoveryChannel’s Game Show “Cash Cab.” Adamprovided a hilarious interactive sessionengaging the delegates in a morning oflaughter, brain–teasing questions andcomedic relief that revved everyone up forthe upcoming serious side of the agenda.Chris Schultz with the Light Up TheWorld foundation spoke on “Electricityfor Human Development: The Story ofOff-grid Villages in Costa Rica.” Chris’senlightening presentation on this charitableorganization’s efforts to provide solarenergy to remote villages in Costa Ricaimpressed the ECAO board of directorswho consequently made a donation toprojects in this country.Dan Leduc, Ogilvy Renault presented histake on “Shifts Happens; SubcontractorDEHN protects.Safety for your Property.905-612-1288To be Sure - use DEHN.Lightning & Surge Protection Solutions.R3&A Limited - CobourgPhone (1) 905 377 8577Fax (1) 905 377 8578info@r3alimited.comWebsite www.r3alimited.com orwww.dehn.deOntario Electrical Contractor16
Risk Management – Dealing with ShiftingRisk.” Dan’s ever insightful view oncontract law cautioned delegates on therisks associated with non-standard contractlanguage (see story page 35).Brian Gauthier, IMAGINiT Technologiespresented “Building Information Modeling:Examining the impact of BIM onthe Canadian Building Industry.” Brian’sreview of this innovative technology andits valuable application in the constructionand maintenance phases of a building wastruly an eye opener.Dr. Awad Hanna, University ofWisconsin-Madison, spoke on “The Effectsof Overtime on Productivity” explainingthe pros and cons of various overtimescenarios and their effect on the bottomline (see story page 38).ECAO organized a unique dining experiencewith a beach party for the delegateson the Wednesday evening. Delegatesenjoyed another night of unwinding withgreat company and conversation, tastybarbeque fare, a rocking band, and if thatwasn’t enough, a stellar fireworks display.Delegates were out of their chairs and flipflops and into the sand, dancing till the weehours to The Leatherbacks, a rock ‘n’ rollCommercial Roll is a manufacturer of Cable Tray, Strut and Support Systems, Flush Floor Boxes,Surface Floor Fittings, and Under-Floor Duct Systems. Most items are regularly carried in stock.Committed to Quality, Service, and Exceptional Value.Customer satisfaction is our business!Commercial Roll Formed Products Ltd.225 Parkhurst Square, Brampton, Ontario, L6T 5H5ISOISO9001:20009001:2000CERTIFIEDCERTIFIEDPH: (905) 790-5665 FX: (905) 790-8690 Est. 1971ISO 9001:2000CERTIFIEDwww.commercialroll.comOntario Electrical Contractor17
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