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CONSTRUCTION IN THE NWT AND NUNAVUT

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The Construction industry in the NWT & Nunavut has matured

Competitive and capable

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Major Drivers over past decade:NWT – Diamond Mining

Nunavut- Creation of Nunavut Government Infrastructure

The Future: Mining, Oil, and Gas Development

Construction = 8 to 14% GDP

M&O&G = 70% +/- GDP

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From one-man companies to international construction projects

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An economic policy that applies to procurement contracts

entered into by the GNWT.

The Policy leverages government procurement

dollars to maximize benefits for RESIDENTS of the NWT.

GNWT Business Incentive Policy (BIP)

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Article 24 of Nunavut Land Claim

Additional preferences to Inuit owned companies.

Establishes minimum % of Inuit Labour on a contract by contract basis

Bonuses & Penalties

Government of Nunavut - NNI Policy

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Resources Development Sectorhas

Established Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs)with

Federal, Territorial, and Aboriginal Governments and Organizations

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BIP & NNI Critical to Development of the Industry

Offsets high overhead costs

Promotes Northern Employment & Business Development

Clearly states government intent to support Northern (& Inuit) businesses.

Businesses are located in the North and accessible to residents

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- Do not adequately understand challenges of building in the North.- Leads to underbidding.- Work is left incomplete.- Fail to utilize local &Northern companies & labour

Northern Perceptions of Southern Contractors

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- Logistics

-   Small market with isolated pockets of activity

-  Availability of Skilled Trades

-   Short Construction Window

-   Land Claims

-   “New Deal” with Community Governments (2007/08)

Challenges to building in Canada’s North (of 60)

Northern PartnersDesign, Supply, Install, Inspection, Testing & Maintenance Fire Protection Systems:Sprinkler, Fire Alarm, Special Suppression SystemsIndustrial, Commercial, Residential, Institutional

Electrical Installation & ServiceIndustrial, Commercial, Institutional, Residential

Overhead Door Supply, Install, ServiceIndustrial, Commercial, Institutional, Residential