Our Facilitators

President & CEO, Transcona Roofing Ltd.

President, Unitech Construction Management

Rick Boates, AScT., GSC, LEED AP, Lean Green Belt, started his career in the construction industry nearly five decades ago with experience in design consulting and as a Building Inspector. He is founder and currently President of Unitech, one of BC’s leading Construction Management firms. Rick served on the Board of Independent Contractors and Businesses Association and on the Board of Merit Canada; he is now dedicating his board efforts to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.

Rick has guided Unitech through the successful completion of nearly $1.5 billion worth of projects of all types throughout B.C. All of these projects have been implemented via Construction Manager as Agent using the old CCA 5 or CCDC 5A contracts on behalf of many repeat public and private clients. He is continuing his passion for collaborative construction with the promotion of IPD and Lean Construction on current and upcoming projects.

Managing Partner, Dale Carnegie Manitoba

Rob has over 21 years of experience as a certified multi-course master trainer and executive coach, include public and keynote speaker. He has also been the owner of Dale Carnegie in Manitoba since 2004. 

Rob has delivered hundreds of motivational and thought-provoking presentations. Companies, professional clubs and charitable groups have all benefited from Rob’s unique ability to deliver a powerful message in a fun and exciting manner. 

Roy’s career in design build construction started about 50 years ago as a student construction labourer and then a superintendent on a small design build renovation project.  Roy is a Professional Engineer who owned a design build company from 1974 to 2019, and a Professional Engineering company for over 30 years.

Roy has served on the Ontario Building Code Commission, is a Past President of the Ontario General Contractors Association, past Chairperson of the Canadian Design Build Institute, the Niagara Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Niagara Industrial Association, as well as other organizations.

Currently Roy acts as an owner’s agent and a strategic advisor to design build contractors.  Roy has experience in private sector industrial, commercial, and retail projects plus municipal work as an owner’s agent and a design builder.  These projects have ranged from small to $32,000,000.

Roy has received many honours, including a Life Membership from the Ontario General Contractors Association, and a Niagara Engineering Award of Merit.

Director, Design Technology & Innovation, Republic Architecture Inc.

 Sean is the Director of Design Technology & Innovation at Republic Architecture. With over 10 years of experience in the AEC industry, he has led design technology implementation and applications, including BIM management, visualization, reality capture, and model analysis. Sean is also a founding member of the Winnipeg BIM Community, a BuildingSMART Canada affiliate group, and helps lead its efforts to promote and support digital delivery practices locally.

Associate, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP 

Sharyne’s practice is focused in the area of civil litigation, with a primary emphasis on construction litigation and dispute resolution. Sharyne has experience assisting clients with a variety of legal issues, including contractual disputes, builders’ liens, negligence, personal injury and collections.

Sharyne articled with Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP in 2016 and joined the firm as an associate in 2017.

Senior Building Plan Examiner, City of Winnipeg

Shawn Krenz C.E.T. is currently the City of Winnipeg’s Senior Building Plan Examiner.  He is a Certified Engineering Technologist and graduated in 1998 with a diploma in Design and Construction Technology from Red River College.  He has 24 years of experience within the industry related to drafting, design, and fire protection.

Shawn has been with the City of Winnipeg’s Plan Examination Branch since 2004 and has been in his current role as Senior Building Plan Examiner since 2018.  He is responsible for supervising the Building Plan Examination staff that undertake the architectural fire and life-safety review of plans related to new construction, additions and alterations of commercial buildings, to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and by-laws.

LM Architectural Group

Terry Danelley, FRAIC, MAA, has over 30 years of experience with LM Architectural Group including 20 years as a principal, directing the firm’s educational facilities team in programming, planning and design of public, private and First Nations educational facilities, including daycare facilities, K-12 schools and post-secondary projects.

Terry’s experience includes a wide range of different building typologies and scales covering the institutional, educational, residential, office/commercial, and industrial market sectors. He has extensive experience in the design-bid-build, design-build, construction management and integrated project team delivery methods. 

Terry now acts as a special advisor to the partnership; serving LM’s education group and undertaking design and planning assignments related to that sector of the firm.

President, BGC Partners Inc.

Tim Williams MBA, B.Econ., CPA, GSC, is the President of BGC Partners Inc. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years and earned his Gold Seal certification as a project manager. He is an experienced and sought-after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada.

Toney Boxell, GSC, RSE, is an experienced Senior Estimator with nearly 20 years in the construction industry. His career has included working with owners, designers, and constructors, as well as time spent in entrepreneurship. The majority of his experience has been in the ICI sector, spanning roles with general contractors, trades/sub-trades, and as an owner.

Toney has worked with a variety of contract systems, including cost-plus, unit price, design-build, construction management, and stipulated price. In addition to extensive experience in estimating and project management, he has taught with Apprenticeship Manitoba, bringing real-world knowledge and practical insight into the classroom.