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consulting engineers of alberta2007 - 2008 annual report

CEA 2007 - 2008 Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . 1

President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Executive Director’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Vice President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Treasurer’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Registrar’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CEA Past Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CEA Organizational Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Transportation Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Municipal Liaison Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

City of Edmonton Liaison Committee . . . . . . . . . 9

City of Calgary Liaison Committee . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Environmental Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

APEGGA Practice Standards Committee . . . . . . . 10

Young Professionals Group Edmonton . . . . . . . . . 11

Young Professionals Group Calgary . . . . . . . . . . . 11

ACEC Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

AAA / APEGGA Joint Board of Practice . . . . . . . . 12

APEGGA Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Edmonton Small Firm Committee . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Progess Report on Salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Fee Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

CEA 2007-08 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Review Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Statement of Financial Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Statement of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Notes to Financial Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

CEO Charter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

CEA Member Firms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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CEA is a member of ACECAssociation of Canadian Engineering Companies

1CEA Annual Report 2007 - 2008

2007 - 2008 Board of Directors

Naseem Bashir, P.Eng.vicE PrEsidEnt

A.d. Williams Engineering inc.

Paul Breeze, P.Eng.PAst PrEsidEnt

Focus corporation

David Yue, P.Eng.trEAsurErsameng Ltd.

Blair Peacock, P.Eng.dirEctor

AMEc

Herb Kuehne, P.Eng.AcEc LiAison

Associated EngineeringAlberta Ltd.

Terry Gowing, P.Eng.AcEc LiAison

urban systems Ltd.

Lisa Doig, P.Eng.APEGGA LiAison

Paul Evans, P.Eng.dirEctor

EBA Engineering consultants Ltd.

Louise MenarddirEctor

Golder Associates Ltd.

Don Chambers, P.Eng.dirEctor

Walters chambers & Associates Ltd.

Art Washuta, P.Eng.dirEctor

uMA Engineering Ltd.

Paul Beaubien, P.Eng.dirEctor

Beaubien Glover Maskell Engineering Ltd.

Blair Birch, P.Eng.dirEctor

Associated EngineeringAlberta Ltd.

Gerald Carson, P.Eng.dirEctor

cohos Evamy

Tino DiManno, P.Eng.dirEctor

stantec consulting Ltd.

Brian Pearse, P.Eng.PrEsidEnt

stewart, Weir & co. Ltd.

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Quite possibly, there is no better time to be a consulting engineer in Alberta

than now. Owing to our buoyant economy, private and public sector owners have been commencing plans for the sustainable implementation of rehabilitation and capital infrastructure projects.This sustainability has resulted in consulting firms being able to focus on project delivery and training as well as being more involved in planning and partnering with Owners. This has allowed opportunities to create an integrated team and to incorporate innovation on many projects to achieve improved life cycle performance and add value for our clients.Although Alberta has always been fairly progressive, I believe that we are seeing far more complex, integrated, and large projects than ever before. These projects bolster CEA members in many ways.For example, CEA member firms can involve our young professionals in on the job training over a variety of simple to complex projects. Young professionals are the future of the consulting community. As such, it has been a pleasure to witness the enthusiasm of the Young Professional Groups (YPG) of CEA in Edmonton and Calgary and observe their leadership development. The CEA Board is reviewing the concept of having a YPG member become a Board Director.The implementation of many interesting projects has also allowed CEA to further our goal of relationship building. Continued and interactive dialogue has occurred with APEGGA, ASET, AAA, ARHCA, the Cities of Calgary and Edmonton, as well as the Infrastructure and Transportation groups of the Alberta government and others. The opportunities have allowed CEA to discuss overarching project and/or contractual issues, TILMA, mobility of staff into Alberta, and our recommended rates and salaries. We believe that a positive rapport with these agencies and Owners benefits all CEA members by providing a consistent and knowledgeable point of contact for the discussion of concepts or issues.Communication and interaction with our member firms is an extremely important core function of CEA. The CEA Bullet, breakfast meetings, committees, seminars, and other opportunities allow CEA to remain aware of potential issues and to be proactive in providing solutions. CEA also wishes to provide a vision to the consulting engineering community by establishing key goals to assist with progression and succession within our industry.In late 2007, the CEA Board conducted a satisfaction interview on 33 of our 72 member firms. The Executive Summary of the results will be on the CEA website very soon. The interviews confirmed that CEA is doing a good job of providing leadership in our industry and representing our members. 94% of respondents indi-cated that CEA has brought an acceptable level of value to them or their firm. In fact, 68% indicated the level of value was ‘above average’. The CEA Board accepts that our members believe good

value is being received. However, to remain proactive yet responsive to the needs of our members, a committee of the Board will be reviewing all results and will provide a methodology to move forward with the aim of improving value.Comments from the interviews of our member firms confirmed acceptance of the targets previously determined by the Board for 2007-08. I am pleased to say that although these targets are dynamic and continuing, through a team approach, we have managed to achieve success on each of our targets.Target 1: Improve communications internally and externally.Actions: Member satisfaction interviews; data compilation; develop Executive Summary; post results on website. Going forward, develop a methodology to establish ‘next steps’. Consider Communications Strategy for development and multi-year implementation. Target 2: Maintain, build, and create new relations with government. Actions: Special meetings; invitations to CEA committee meetings and events.Target 3: Assist CEA members with staff recruitment.Actions: Liaison with APEGGA; remain informed with TILMA; April, 2008 U.K. recruitment initiative.Target 4: Communicate with engineering students.Actions: University mixers; advertising; invitations to Showcase Awards Gala.CEA has recently established an Industrial Committee. Although this committee is in it’s infancy, it is anticipated that this group will provide an opportunity for discussions between like-minded CEA member firms and will provide a valuable forum for issue identification and resolution.I am very appreciative of the opportunity extended to me to serve as your President over the closing term. I have received many helpful comments, advice, and accolades. In this regard, I wish to sincerely share any responsibilities for success over this year with the Board members, CEA members, and CEA staff. The support, guidance, and assistance provided by everyone was appreciated and indicative of an integrated team approach.In particular, I would like to thank Past President Paul Breeze, Vice-President Naseem Bashir, and Executive Director Wendy Cooper. It has been a sincere pleasure to spend time with these professionals over the past year.Additionally, the combined CEA team of Wendy, Sharon, Hiju, and Rea make our organization and our events distinctive, exceptional, and memorable. And I would like to thank each one of them for their dedication and effort.

President’s MessageBrian Pearse, P.Eng.

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The current business climate in Alberta appears to be surpassing all forecasted expectations for construction activity in both the public and private sector. That’s good news for the consulting engineering industry but it’s not without its own set of challenges. The first being capacity and our ability to deliver the projects on schedule with the resources at hand. Our member firms are in a constant mode of recruitment and training/staff development.

CEA once again met the chal-lenge of assisting its members with recruitment by coordinating and executing another overseas recruit-ment initiative. Planning began in the summer of 2007 with 15 firms committing funds to participate in a recruiting mission to London. A flurry of activity followed includ-

ing training sessions on completion of the Labour Market Opinion (LMO) and Immigration Processes. CEA acted as third party for the LMO applications to Service Canada to ensure a bundled ap-proach for a swift approval turn-around. We are pleased to report that the majority of approvals were received within six weeks of submission. A total of 500+ resumes were received and subse-quently reviewed by the firms through the website portal at -www.engineeryourcareer.ca. Eighty-seven candidates were invited to attend interviews at Canada House in London during the week of April 21st. From all reports, the caliber of candidates was excellent. A refined short-list will be invited to Alberta for a “look-see” before the end of June.

CEA was recognized at the February 2007 Alberta Venture E Awards gala by winning the “Team Performance” award for our collabora-tive approach on recruitment in 2006.

A testimonial video from the 2006 recruits was produced to take to London. This is an excellent tribute to the merits of relocating to Alberta both in terms of life style and project involvement. This video is available for viewing at www.engineeryourcareer.ca/video.

The architectural community is seriously investigating the possible creation of a business association to do for architects what CEA does for the consulting engineering industry – which is simply to help our members be more successful. Currently The Alberta Association of Architects regulates the profession but has no defined mandate to represent the business interests of its member firms. CEA has been offering guidance and mentorship as they work toward the development of a business association model

As mentioned in President Pearse’s report, the results of our Member Satisfaction Survey indicate an encouraging and positive level of satisfaction amongst our member firms. As CEA’s first obligation is to its members, the Board is committed to ensuring the association brings value to its membership.

I would personally like to offer my congratulations to Dave Chalcroft, P.Eng. for being awarded the 2008 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Distinguished Achievement at the February

Showcase Awards Gala. Dave has been a staunch supporter of the consulting engineering industry for most of his career, serving multi-year terms on the Board of both CEA and the national association, ACEC.

CEA, in conjunction with the Edmonton and Calgary Young Professionals Group (YPG), is working on developing the criteria for a “Rising Professional” award, to be awarded at the 2009 awards gala. I am pleased to witness first hand the enthusiasm and com-mitment of our YPG’s as they respond to the requests of the Board to reach out to the engineering student bodies and other young professionals within the client sector. They are our future leaders and we need ensure they remain within our industry. The commitment of the Board to ensure their continued interest and involvement is to propose a young professional retain a permanent seat on the Board.

CEA had one of the most successful financial years ever with a surplus budget of $109,000. In part, this was a direct result of orchestrating and executing five workshops for Alberta Environment on the roll-out of the Tier 1 and Tier 2 Environmental Guidelines. Attendance at these workshops numbered well over 1,500 and was attended by all industry sectors within the province. A tremendous amount of energy went into the success of these workshops by Hiju Song, Manager of Events and Communication. Thanks for your dedication and commitment Hiju!

All of our hard work as an association is the work of an incredible team. My sincere thanks to Sharon Moroskat, Hiju Song and Rea Gosine. No task is too onerous; they continually go that extra mile to ensure the success of CEA.

My appreciation also to the Board of Directors who have the best interests of this industry at heart and who dedicate an enormous amount of their time and energy to ensure the health and sustain-ability of both CEA and the industry as a whole. I am proud to be part of such a team and I look forward to 2008-09 with optimisic enthusiasm.

Executive Director’s MessageWendy Cooper

l-r: Dave Chalcroft, Wendy Cooper, Brian Pearse, and Hon. Norman Kwong, Lieutenant Governor


Vice-President’s MessageNaseem Bashir, P.Eng.

In the mid 1970’s a group of consulting engineers decided to set aside their individual

competitive interests and join together to further their mutual goals. They made the decision to work in trust and co-operation to further the success of the whole. Their vision was to employ the diversity of the group to create an association that would advocate for Consulting Engineers as a distinct profession. In 1995 CEA became a reality.I am sure that it is with great pride the founders see that initial leap of faith grow into a robust organization that speaks with one voice promoting Consulting Engineering throughout the Province of Alberta.During my year as Vice President we achieved many goals and developed strategic alliances that will expand and enhance our position in the marketplace.We undertook a Member Satisfaction review, conducted by the Board of Directors. Data has been analyzed and the results reviewed. An Action Plan is currently being developed and will be brought forward to the membership in the fall.Recognizing the shortage of Canadian graduates and the demand for recruiting qualified candidates for our rapidly growing industry, CEA undertook a hiring mission to the UK last year. Offers were made to 54 candidates. The success of that mission prompted a repeat visit in April. We look forward to another favorable outcome.The future success of our profession depends on our present commitment to mentoring our youngest members. The Young

Professionals Groups in Edmonton and Calgary represent that future. Providing both mentoring and opportunities to engage fully in CEA activities will insure YPG members grow into ac-tive and engaged members of our profession. We accepted the challenge to our ability to retain experienced practitioners and recruit new hires by undertaking rate discussions. The outcome of those discussions will solidify our ability to be competitive in a continuing restricted talent pool.Finally, this year we have come full circle. CEA was approached by a group of Architects who requested our support to develop advocacy strategies based in CEAs’ proven successes. Discussions were undertaken and a Task Force has been struck to begin the process. CEA’s years of hard work and dedication will now contribute to the development of a consolidated voice for our colleagues.From its inception to the current day CEA has maintained its mandate to “develop the relationship between the Client and the Consulting Engineer based on mutual trust and co-operation”. As your 2008-2009 President-elect I will continue to honour that mandate. I look forward to the opportunity to serve the CEA membership through what I am sure will be a very exciting year.

MC at the 2008 Showcase Awards


Our 2007-2008 year was a very successful year financially. The association continues on the path of building a stronger balance sheet. This is due to the efforts of all the association staff, member volunteers and member companies for their participation in association events, issues and activities. The finances of the association were reviewed by the Chartered Accountant firm Petersen Walker LLP and are available for your review. The accounting firm has concluded from their review that accounting has been done to generally accepted accounting principles and hence reflect the financial status of the association. For the 2007-2008 Financial year, a summary of Income and Expense is summarized as follows: REVENUE Events and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 578,592 Membership Dues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 265,573 Overseas Recruitment Initiative . . . . . . . . . $ 183,000 Municipal Committee-Rural . . . . . . . . . . . $ 49,200 Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 17,908 Municipal Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 11,240 Korean Recruitment Investigation . . . . . . . $ 6,997 Young Professionals Group – Edmonton . . $ 6,725 Young Professionals Group – Calgary . . . . . $ 5,750 Scholarship Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,964 $1,126,949

EXPENSES Events and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 361,031 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 406,815 Overseas Recruitment Initiative . . . . . . . . . $ 185,238 Municipal Committee-Rural . . . . . . . . . . . $ 42,850 Municipal Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9,007 Korean Recruitment Investigation . . . . . . . $ 2,104 Young Professionals Group – Edmonton . . $ 4,274 Young Professionals Group – Calgary . . . . . $ 3,845 Scholarship Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,000

$1,017,164 REVENUE OVER EXPENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 109,785

We had an exceptionally strong year. CEA provided five (5) Alberta Environment Tier 1 & Tier 2 workshops which accounted for approximately 65% of our Professional Development Workshops. This surplus has strengthened our Balance sheet and provides the

association with additional unrestricted cash on hand. This also brings the association very close to the Working Capital Ratio of 2:1 which we have been striving for. A Financial Stabilization Fund was set up to provide for unexpected expenses and new programs. As directed by the Board, $100,000 has been internally restricted which is approxi-mately three months’ expenses.

For the 2008-2009 Fiscal year, the proposed budget is essentially a balance of revenues and expenses. In recent years, we have been able to do better than this and through active member involvement and monthly review of financial situations would anticipate this to be achievable once again. As the association is a not for profit organization, the only reason to have a surplus is to strengthen our balance sheet to a point we could continue to operate and meet our commitments for some length of time in the case of a winding up of the association or a significant financial loss of some type. As this is not anticipated, a balanced budget approach, where there is a greater likelihood of doing better than that is considered a reason-able approach.

The sound financial year is also representative of anassociation that is supported by the Members, and staff. Thank you to all for that participation and financial support of your Association.

REVENUE Membership $322,000 Misc Revenue $ 27,820 Projects, Events, Seminars $ 92,000 Revenue Total $441,820

EXPENSES Administration $363,140 Operating Expenses $ 69,700 Membership $ 17,950 Expenses Total $450,790

Revenue minus Expenses $ - 8,970

Treasurer’s Message David Yue, P.Eng.

2008-2009 Proposed Budget


1978-79 Jack O’Brien Associated Engineering1979-80 Dennis Cote UMA Engineering Ltd.1980-81 Stan Ragan The Engineers Collaborative1981-82 Don Sampson Lamb McManus Associates Ltd.1982-83 Ron Triffo Stanley Associates Engineering Ltd.1983-84 Don Ferrier Associated Engineering1984-85 Wayne Bowes Delcan Western Ltd.1985-86 Gary Harrison UMA Engineering Ltd.1986-87 Ben Novak Stanley Associates Engineering Ltd.1987-88 Al Stretch Monenco Limited1988-89 Ken Pilip MB Engineering Inc.1989-91 Bill Eadie Eadie Group1991-92 Darrel Danyluk Reid Crowther & Partners Ltd.1992-93 Bob Kavanagh Stanley Industrial Consultants Ltd.

1993-94 Ron Tenove I.D. Engineering Company Ltd.1994-95 Dave Chalcroft UMA Engineering Ltd.1995-96 Barry Lester Stanley Consulting Group1996-97 Al MacDonald EBA Engineering Consultants1997-98 Rick Prentice Reid Crowther & Partners Ltd.1998-99 Andrew Vandertol Stantec Consulting1999-00 Allen Williams A.D. Williams Engineering Inc.2000-01 Herb Kuehne Associated Engineering2001-02 Shawn McKeown Golder Associates Ltd.2002-03 Paul Ruffell EBA Engineering Consultants2003-04 Bob Gomes Stantec Consulting2004-05 Terry Gowing Urban Systems Ltd.2005-06 Don Chambers Walters Chambers & Associates2006-07 Paul Breeze CH2M HILL (Canada)

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Alberta’s economic boom is reflected in the activity being experienced by Alberta consulting engineers. In turn,

this has led to expansion of the Consulting Engineers of Alberta and particularly the number of people employed by our Member Firms. At the start of the year we had 74 Member Firms. During the course of the year we admitted four new members but lost 3 through resignations and amalgamations. On March 31st CEA had 75 Member Firms and eight Associate Members.

No Application for membership was turned down and there were no applications pending at year end.During the course of the year the number of Alberta employees of Member Firms reached nearly 7,000 individuals which represent an increase of over twenty percent. It has been an honour and pleasure to act as Registrar of CEA for the past year.Respectfully submitted,

Registrar’s Message Harold Morrison, P.Eng.

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The CEA Transportation Committee is represented by member firms active in the roadway transportation market sector, with a primary focus on provincial highway infrastructure. Our group meets about 5 times a year where open interaction on matters relating to improvements of specifications, processes, guidelines and procedures is encouraged.We are fortunate, in Alberta, to have a government that supports partnerships with the road-builders and consulting engineers and is open to feedback and suggestions from CEA on the ever changing way we do business. Most recently, we have been asked to participate on several committees to conduct an operational review of a number of Alberta Transportation’s (AT) processes, in an effort to steamline and improve efficiencies. Other initiatives for 2007/2008 include:• Addressing AT’s concerns regarding “industry capacity”.• Specification Review.• Review of Engineering Consultant Guidelines for Highway and Bridge Projects.• Input into AT’s Consulting Services Contract.• Input into Consultant Selection Processes.• Delivering on a major initiative called “The Accelerated Rehab Program”.• Participation in Regional Partnering Workshops• Development of a Staff Succession document which addresses staff development while at the same time providing an appropriate level of manpower allocation on projects to ensure public interest such as quality, safety, budgets and the environment are managed.• Participation on a tri-party task group to explore innovative ways to build roads such as using GPS controlled construction equipment.

The committee also organizes an annual “Breakfast with the Min-ister” which provides our members with an up-close and personal meeting to discuss higher level matters and hear what the Minister of Transportation has to say about his vision for his department.The annual Tri-Party Transportation Conference themed “Maximizing our Potential” was held in Red Deer at the end of March 2008 and was a huge success. With more than 660 registrants it was the largest conference ever.We are proud to welcome the two members of the Young Professionals Group, who sat on our committee this past year. Their participa-tion provides valuable insight into what our younger staff value, as well as new ways of thinking about issues. In return, the committee provides an excellent opportunity for these young professionals to develop into future leaders who will represent the committee.This is my last term as Chairman and I can sincerely say I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on this fun and dynamic committee. I’d like to thank the Vice Chair, Sheldon Hudson for his support and wish him the very best next year. I would also like to thank the many task group volunteers who have donated their time, and a special thanks also goes to the volunteers of the “dreaded minutes”.

Committee Members:Allan Neill Andy Brown Darcy TaylorBlair Peacock Brian Pearse Bruce Miller Des Kernahan Doug Cox Ed SpetterGreg Plewis James Morgan John RakievichKelly Yuzdepski Laurie Humble Mike FieldPaul Haddon Randy Block Roy BillerSal Augruso Sheldon Hudson Wendy CooperDana Leithead (YPG) Zabrina Lamers (YPG)

The Municipal Liaison Committee continued its collective contact with and sponsorship of, the AUMA, LGAA, and CPWA. In return for our financial support the Committee and its members received recognition and some opportunities to participate in association information and education sessions. Input was provided to Alta. Municipal Affairs on their work to develop a value for municipal assets as part of the Public Sector Accounting Board requirements. The committee maintained contact with AMA and AIT with respect to provincial funding programs and focus areas related to municipalities. MLC PurposeEffective liaison for member firms with municipalities, municipal associations, funding agencies and regulatorsMLC Result AreasMLC works with municipalities and their representative associations in the key areas of Relationships with Municipalities and Opportunities for our members.

Activities during the 2007/2008 fiscal year have been limited. The AUMA Conference & Trade Show was attended and the Municipal Liaison Committee booth represented. Financial support only was offered to the LGAA for their conference. Although some discussions have been held, members work loads have temporarily diverted attention from the MLC result areas.

Committee Members:Brad Webb Mike Goldade Andy BarrAlec Nagy Suresh Gurjar Gord HolmanAnthony Pasini Magdy Hashem Dean Muryama John Kolster Blair Birch Dan McGuigan John Van Andel Bud Norris Corry Broks Ken Armstrong Eugene Yaremko Graeme Langford Roman Stefaniw Marty Shenfield Ken Laustsen Lynda Cooke-Jepson

Municipal Liaison Committee Report Doug McRae, P.Eng., Chair

Transportation Committee Report Sal Augruso, P.Eng., Chair


The City of Calgary Liaison Committee has worked with City representatives Chris Wade, P.Eng., Peter Wilson, P.Eng., and Jennifer Enns, P.Eng. to focus on three specific issues this year:• City of Calgary Master Consultant’s Agreement: Meetings were held with representatives from the City and CEA –City Liaison Com-mittee in November, January, February and March to review the City’s Master Consultant’s Agreement. Through this process, the City will be revising several clauses of the Agreement including: revising the title to Master Consulting Terms and Conditions; add-ing clarification that the document is specific to Engineers and Ar-chitects; adding Force Majeure clauses; as well as other updates that align the requirements to consulting engineering work. The City has made no changes to address including a Limitation on Liability.• Consultant Selection Process: CEA representatives have had further discussions with the City on the Consultant Selection Process. The CEA and the City are in the process of developing a Selection Guide Selection Guide and Evaluation Criteria for Short List-ing Prequalified Engineering & Architectural Consultants. The purpose of this Guide will be to reduce the number of consultants submitting comprehensive proposals from a current infinite number to one to five.

• Disbursements: Approximately ten years ago, a general agree-ment was established between the City of Calgary and CEA firms whereby costs for miscellaneous disbursements expended by CEA firms on City projects would be invoiced based on a standard 8% of time costs. The CEA and City met to review the need to revise this general agreement. The outcome of these discussions is that both the City and the CEA are content with the arrangement; the final outcome is expected to be a refreshed statement on this guideline.

Committee Members:Naseem Bashir Randy Boras David BreuHenry Crawford Rob Gibbard Paul EvansLaurie Humble Gord Johnston Rob KempTomasz Kroman Doug LaValley Dale LoewenCal McClary Blair Peacock Doug PellySean Piper Brian Rogers Vic ShalanskiWes Stambaugh Mark Steffler David TaylorDavid Thompson Wim Veldman Howard TrofanenkoDavid Woodall Norm Webster Eppo van Weelderen

The committee met regularly between fall of 2007 to spring of 2008. The committee primarily focuses on issues related to providing our services to the City of Edmonton and organizes a number of events to improve cooperation and foster a “partnering” approach.A brief summary of the activities/initiatives include:• Regular committee meetings were held to discuss various issues and plan events. City of Edmonton guests included Chris Ward and Paul Szczepanski.• Continued to hold annual functions: - The “Mixer” was held at the Metro club November 15, 2007. - A “Partnering with Industry” breakfast presentation was held on January 16, 2008. The format involves the various department heads making presentations outlining budgets, major projects and opportunities for consultants. Improved advance notice for major consultant opportunities was discussed. - The City of Edmonton Councilors’ luncheon was held March 13, 2008 at the Sutton Hotel. A presentation was made regarding “Alternative Project Delivery Methods”.• Review/discuss the City of Edmonton Professional Services Agreement: - Meetings that included a number of senior/key City of Edmonton staff were held to discuss modifications to the City’s Professional Services Agreement.

- The City has noted our comments and a revised draft is expected in summer 2008. • Standardize allowable percent charge for misc. disbursements across City departments: - Discussions on this topic lead us to believe that City departments will be receptive to this. Further exchange of information will hopefully lead to consensus.

Committee Members:Alex Nagy Brian Pearse Chris SkowronskiDaryl Nixon Dan Chernishenko Don ChambersDoug McRae Ed Spetter Gary Kriviak Gerard Kennedy Herb Wiebe Rod Peacock Leo Broks Magdy Hashem Paul Haddon Peter Moore Stuart Smith Greg Neutzling

City of Calgary Liaison Committee Report Steve Stowkowy, P.Eng., Chair

City of Edmonton Liaison Committee Report John Kelly, P.Eng., Chair


The quality of the environment is increasingly important in the eyes of the public. We have also seen responsibility for corporate environmental performance delegated from regulators to client organizations. Hence member firms face additional opportunities and pressures. The CEA Environmental Committee met five times during 2007/2008 on a bi-monthly basis. The forum was used to identify and discuss key issues facing CEA member firms that provide environmental services. Our primary goal remains to improve CEA relationships and contacts with regulatory agencies including Alberta Environment (AENV), Environment Canada, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and to educate our membership in issues relating to these organizations. The venue is also an effective venue for airing business topics relating to members’ environmental practices.This year we alternated meetings between Edmonton and Calgary, rather than holding meetings in Edmonton alone. We found there was a demand to involve member organizations in Calgary and this has been an effective strategy. We look forward to developing a wider group of active participants in the coming months.Perhaps the single most effective external initiative this year for CEA and the Environmental Committee was the roll out of the new soil and groundwater criteria by AENV. Wendy and her team showed great initiative in providing venues in Calgary, Edmonton,

Grande Prairie, and Red Deer. The one day seminars were rapidly sold out and were valued by our member companies and by their clients. The initiative also was highly effective in linking the CEA brand with environmental practice generally.The Committee heard from AENV directly when they had a presentation on wetlands policy. There was discussion about com-pensation of up to nine times the disturbed area. Although the meeting was held in Calgary, the presentation was made available at the next Edmonton meeting.Through our committee members, CEA is active with several other environmental groups including the APEGGA Environmental Committee, and the ARHCA Environmental Committee. These links serve to provide committee members with a broader understanding of environmental practice.

Committee Members:Ken Armstrong Arthur Cole Neal Fernuik Gloria Gerber Patrick Jordan Werner Kiefer Ian Macleod Doug McRae Nathan Schmidt Rudy Schmidtke Derald Starchuk Deon Wilner Gordon Woollett David Yue Seema Makwana (YPG)

Through the Practice Standards Committee, administered by the Professional Practice Department, APEGGA establishes guide-lines and standards of practice to enhance the quality and value of professional services. The following guidelines were revised and published in the past year:

* Guideline for Professional Practice* Guideline for Management of Risk in Professional Practice * Guideline for Professional Responsibilities in Developing Software* Guideline for Professional Practice Management Plans * Guideline for Selecting Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Consultants

The following documents were substantially completed and are expected to be issued in the coming year:

* Contract Employment of Professional Members * Professional Practice for Preserved Wood Foundations

APEGGA also participates in the development and revision of numerous codes, standards and regulations that involve the practice of the professions, including Committee representation on the Safety Codes Council’s nine technical councils and through less formal input and feedback.

Committee Members:Art Washuta, P.Eng., CEA Representative Ray Chopiuk, P.Eng., Director, Professional PracticeBarry Colledge, P.Eng., ChairLianne Lefsrud, P.Eng., Assistant Director, Professional Practice Konstantin Ashkinadze, P.Eng. Alex Nagy, P.Eng. Paul Schnitzier, P.Eng. Denis Wiart, P.Eng. Eddie Young, P.Eng. Mark Bowman, P.Geoph. Cameron Braun, P.Eng. Jim Brownlee, P.Eng. Ron Chomyc, P.Eng. Keith Dewing, P.Geol. Mel Hess, P.Eng. John Hewitt, P.Eng. Barry Laviolette, P.Eng.

Environmental Committee Report Paul Evans, P.Eng., Chair

APEGGA Practice Standards Committee Report Art Washuta, P.Eng., CEA Rep.


The 2007-2008 year has proved to be another one of great develop-ment and success for the CEA Young Professionals Group. Over the year a five year strategic plan was developed. The intent of the plan was to lay out the group’s specific priorities and timelines for enhancing its services to members of the CEA YPG. Given the anticipated turnover for this group, the business plan is a commu-nication tool that will act as a guideline for future generations and will highlight the key priorities for each fiscal year. A meeting was held in Red Deer this year to allow the opportunity for the Edmonton and Calgary YPG’s to meet and align goals. The discussion included the adoption of the five year plan, the development of the YPG webpage, our contribution to the FIDIC conference in September and the young professional achievement award. The YPG has held several successful events this year, including well attended presentations and mixers, activating interest in consulting engineering and the CEA. We would like to thank Mr. Neil Windsor, P.Eng., Executive Director & Registrar, APEGGA and Al Maurer, City of Edmonton Manager, for their contributions to our group in the form of presentations this season.The YPG hosted the Second Annual University of Alberta Mixer on Wednesday February 6th, 2008. There was much improvement over last year’s event with over 125 students attending. Once again,

to off-set the cost of holding the mixer, CEA firms were encouraged to by advertisement space in our recruiting brochure. We would like to thank everyone who participated either by purchasing brochures or attending the event. We are looking at the possibility of doing a similar event at NAIT next year. The last task for the YPG in 2007-2008 will be to organize and host the second annual General Mixer on May 15, 2008. The Edmonton YPG will be looking for new executive committee members for the next term and will announce currently filled positions. The new chair person for the 2008-2009 term will be Sameer Thawer from Orbis Engineering.

Executive & Active Committee Members:Sameer Thawer, Vice-Chair Kristel UnterschultzKelly Alsmo, Past Chair Mohamad NourAmy Lynn Goodfellow, Co-Treasurer Tony PlamondonAleta Hughes, Co-Treasurer Brad CampbellAinsley Brown, YPG Mixer Lindsay Hunt, Post Secondary Mixer Geoff Harcombe, Website/Communications Blair Birch, CEA Board Rep

The Calgary Young Professionals Group (YPG) is a forum for new engineers to network with their counterparts at other member firms, and learn more about the consulting industry.The year kicked off in late August with our annual mixer at Brew-ster’s, which saw over 80 young professionals in attendance, along with a cornucopia of terrific door prizes for attendees.In addition to our regular morning meetings, we held our first speaker presentation in early December Attendees were served up a delicious breakfast, with an APEGGA primer from Registrar and Executive Director Neil Windsor for dessert. Watch for our next presentation in September, featuring Calgary City Manager Owen Tobert.Late January saw our inaugural mixer with University of Calgary students. Over 50 students showed up to meet some young and not-so-young professionals, and to hear first-hand what working in the consulting industry is all about.Our group wrapped up the year with a meeting with the Edmonton YPG in mid-April. Both groups learned a lot from each other, and we now have a joint five-year plan for our continuing development.

The committee would like to thank Hiju Song, Wendy Cooper and Nasseem Bashir for their ongoing support and guidance, and the CEA Board for their financial support of YPs attending the FIDIC conference in Quebec this coming September.

Executive Committee:Jack Mason, ChairZabrina Lamers, Vice-ChairAlex Adolph, Communications DirectorKokui Kumapley, Post-secondary DirectorDavid Breu, member of City of Calgary Liaison CommitteeSeema Makwana, member of Environmental CommitteeNaseem Bashir, CEA Board Rep

Edmonton Young Professionals Group Committee Report Jennifer Plamondon, P.Eng., Chair

Calgary Young Professionals Group Committee Report Jack Mason, P.Eng., Chair


The Joint Board of Practice ( JBP) is comprised of representatives from Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) and the Association of Professional Engineers Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA). Two of the APEGGA representatives are suggested by the Consulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA). This Board deals with issues that are of common interest to AAA and APEGGA.

Over the past year the Board has briefly discussed the implications of TILMA and the actions taken by both regulatory bodies. No direct action on TILMA is started at the JB.

The Board is looking into updating the Publication “Recommended Conditions of Engagement and Schedule of Professional Fees for Building Projects”. The existing document was developed jointly by APEGGA and AAA and endorsed by CEA. We are looking at updating the document, excluding the fee recommendations. If the fee schedules are updated this will be between AAA and CEA and not within the JB mandate.

The JB also processes approvals of joint architectural/engineering firm licenses. With the proposed work to be done by the Joint Board on the new Fees for Building Projects the coming year will be busy.

Board Members: Chris Wade, P.Eng., Co-Chair John Rockliff, MAAA, Co-Chair Bill Lipsey, MAAA (AAA Rep.)James Dykes, MAAADavid Roth, MAAA Doug Campbell, AAARoss Plecash, P.Eng. (APEGGA Rep.)Steve Lenarduzzi, P.Eng.Pat Romerman, P.Eng. Don Chambers, P.Eng.

AAA/APEGGA Joint Board of Practice Report Don Chambers, P.Eng. and Pat Romerman, P.Eng.

The mission of the Association of Canadian Engineering Companies is to help its member firms be more successful. The priorities of the Association are remuneration, image, business practices, lobbying, and trends, with the specific area of focus of the year selected to be qualifications based selection, the strategic role of Consulting Engineers and human resource sustainability.

During the past year, the highlights of ACEC have included a name change to the Association of Canadian Engineering Companies; receiving a national award “Associations Make a Better Canada” for the high quality programs promoting the InfraGuide “Best Practices” publication; the launch of a national advertising campaign for promoting consulting engineering; the establishment of a member organization in PEI, and having our President selected among the top public policy advocates in Canada.

The InfraGuide “Best Practices” for selecting a Professional Consultant was published in 2006 and ACEC has continued to promote the document through 2007-08 with a four ad media campaign aimed at targeting client decision makers, opinion leaders and procurement specialist. Additionally, a series of tools including brochures, displays and presentation materials have been prepared and promotional speakers have been supported along with several presentations to elected officials and senior civil servants.

On the government relations front, ACEC has continued with strong representation through the presentation of a brief to the Standing Committee on Finance, through the publishing of the

concept newsletter to all Parliamentarians and the magazine “Perspectives,” As well, presentations have been made to senior CIDA officials, the Federal/Industry Real Property Advisory Council, and the Standing Committee of the ACEC/Dept. of National Defense Canada Construction. The ACEC Ottawa office participates and sponsors several social events that involve parliamentarians and Capital Hill staff.

“Business Practices” continues to receive its due attention from ACEC through the coordination of a national client perception survey, a national compensation survey, and the third ACEC bench-marking and business survey. ACEC Document 31 Agreement was also revised and updated , and ACEC participated in the Canadian Construction Document Committee (CCDC) along with three other committee members in reviewing and updating industry documents.

In September of 2008, ACEC will jointly host the FIDIC 2008 International Conference with AICQ, from September 7 to 10 in Quebec City. The annual ACEC Summit and Annual Convention will be replaced by the FIDIC Conference with a one day AGM occurring September 11 in Quebec City. We encourage you to attend and to also help the Province of Quebec celebrate its 400th birthday.

Respectfully Submitted,T.W. Gowing, P.Eng. and Herb Kuehne, P.Eng.

ACEC Liaison Report Herb Kuehne, P.Eng. and Terry Gowing, P.Eng.


The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta saw another year of tremendous growth, welcoming our 50,000th Member. New members include new graduates and immigrants to Canada, who represent the growing diversity in age, gender and ethnicity within our province.

Professional mobility refers to both the ability to obtain a license to practice in Alberta as well as in other jurisdictions, regardless of your location. For the last decade, improving professional mobility has been a top priority for APEGGA so that members are able to participate in the global economy. To do this we must be diligent about maintaining the high professional standards we’ve developed in Alberta and across Canada, so that our professionals remain in high demand regardless of where they choose to practice.

2009 is targeted as the year for a heightened degree of reciprocity between US and Canada with the goal of equality between a P.Eng. and a PE. Late 2007, the State of Nevada licensing board created a policy to allow Canadian engineers with four years or more of post registration experience — eight when the four-year long Member-in-Training period is included — to be licensed without taking exams. We believe other states, including Idaho, Texas and Wash-ington, will adopt similar policies in the near future.

Already we have seen the results of the improvements on how all applications for licensure are handled, and in particular, those of internationally educated graduates, by APEGGA’s Board of Examiners and Registration Department. The new Provisional Li-censee designation also makes it easier for internationally educated graduates to find relevant Alberta work and for employers to fill a pressing demand for skilled labour. While employers have always been able to hire internationally educated graduates to work under the supervision and control of a professional, this was not widely known. Because of that, landing a job was sometimes a stumbling block. Now, when employers see the designation Provisional Licensee on a resume, they’ll know that the prospect has met all the require-ments for becoming an APEGGA professional member other than the completion of a year of Canadian experience. This is essential for CEA member companies as they continue their UK recruitment.

After the supporting vote, the Province amended The Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Professions Act to allow implementation of the new one Act, two Associations regulatory model, one that better reflects the reality of Alberta’s workplace. In the new regulatory model, APEGGA and ASET work as partners under a single Act to enhance public safety and well-being; APEGGA will regulate Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists and ASET will regulate technologists practicing under supervision. The two Associations will jointly regulate technologists licensed to practice independently. Both Associations await draft Regulations from the Province before it can be fully implemented.To increase public awareness and raise the profile of a career in engineering and geoscience, APEGGA launched its “Proudly Brought to You By Professionals in Engineering and Geoscience” ad campaign. The promotional campaign included billboards in Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray, posters in the Calgary and Edmonton airports, radio ads across the province and print ads with either a glass of water, a compact fluorescent light bulb or a fuel pump nozzle, with the tag line “We Make a Difference”.

While there is much concern about the current shortage of professionals in Alberta, that may change in a decade. APEGGA conducted research into labour market requirements for professionals by 2017 that forecasts the gap shrinking with supply meeting demand. History and labour forecasts suggest the economic cycle will not always be as favourable for new Professional Members as it is today. This again highlights the importance of mobility and maintaining self-regulating high standards - standards focused on qualifications rather than the bottomline.

This year was a busy and productive year for both CEA and APEGGA. Looking ahead we will continue working with CEA on the implementation of TILMA and other similar initiatives supporting the standards and practices that are a cornerstone of our Associations.

Thank you to CEA for providing me with the opportunity to participate in the activities and discussions.

APEGGA Liaison Report Lisa Doig, P.Eng.

At our meetings we have had lively discussions that generally go off topic and cover all aspects of running a small consulting firm. Our intent has been to meet four time a year.

In the past we have discussed a wide range of topics including; rate guidelines, insurance, privacy issues, office management, software, safety policy and COR and general sharing of business experience.

We have not met regularly this last year in part because everyone has been very busy.

We are hoping to set up more regular meeting in 2008-2009.

Committee Members: Don Chambers, Chair Leo BroksDan McGuigan Jim CouprieLee Ready Michael Lawal

Edmonton Small Firm Committee Report Don Chambers, P.Eng. Chair


Sustainability of our businesses is contingent upon attracting and retaining staff. As salary is key to this, the CEA Board initiated a plan several years ago to increase salaries in response to evidence that our industry was falling behind. The action plan encompassed a goal of raising the salaries of our engineers to match the “All Industries” levels reported in APEGGA’s annual salary survey.

2008 RECOMMENDATIONSIn November 2005, the CEA Board approved the implementation of a multi-year strategy to match CEA’s average engineer salaries with APEGGA’s “All Industries” salaries. For consulting engineering salaries to match “All Industries” salaries in each classification by 2009, it was determined that CEA salaries would have to increase by approximately 9% per year, starting in 2006. It was assumed that “All Industries” salaries would increase at 5% per year, but it was also recognized that this will be a moving target and that this analysis should be revisited each year.

Recently the APEGGA and CEA Salary Surveys for 2007 were published. Below is a summary of progress made on engineers’ salaries between 2006 and 2007. Commencing this year, we propose to begin monitoring progress on technologists’ salaries, which are also listed below. Note that these are base salaries and do not include bonuses.

2007 Progress Report on Salaries Rod Karius, P.Eng., Chair

2006 2006 2006 2007 APEGGA Recommended APEGGA All Industries CEA Results CEA Salary LEVEL CEA Salary Salary % Increase Salary % Increase Recommendations

A $ 51,000 $ 55,408 7.0% $ 48,767 5.1% $ 55,000 B $ 57,000 $ 63,443 4.1% $ 56,089 7.5% $ 62,000 C $ 69,000 $ 77,510 5.2% $ 66,667 5.7% $ 75,000 D $ 85,000 $ 97,377 6.9% $ 82,612 5.9% $ 93,000 E $105,000 $118,806 5.7% $103,478 7.3% $115,000 F $136,000 $141,769 4.9% $123,218 9.1% $136,000

This suggested fee guideline was developed to provide a list of standard hourly rates for engineers and technician/technologists involved in providing professional services in Alberta. These guidelines should be used in conjunction with the APEGGA document entitled Development of Consulting Rate Structures and Contracts: Guideline for Professional Members. These rates are intended as a guideline for professional services on standard projects.

Many clients develop long-term relationships with a consulting engineering firm. Consulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA) fully supports this “sole-source” selection process as the preferred method of consultant selection. CEA recommends using a Qualifica-tions Based Selection system for choosing consultants on a project when sole sourcing is not appropriate. For more information on QBS please refer to the CEA QBS information booklet available from www.cea.ca.

Salary Multipliers to Determine FeesThe Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has advised CEA that the practice of disclosing salary multipliers to clients is not reasonable if a less privacy intrusive practice can be used. Hence, CEA recommends that member firms do not provide project fees based on multipliers of salary. Divulging salary information of specific staff may contravene the Privacy Act in Alberta and the security of such information may be at risk.

For the most part, the practice of basing fees on salaries is not common outside of consulting engineering. For example, the legal and medical professions have a history of using predetermined rates, resulting in a less intrusive approach. Where fees need to be based on a per diem basis, CEA recommends that member firms use the hourly rates shown in this fee guideline.

CEA Fee Guideline


2007Fees on an Hourly Basis Staff StandardClassification Hourly Rates

Professional ServicesE1 A $105E2 B $115E3 C $125E4 D $155E5 E $175 E6 F $220 F+ $260

Technical ServicesT1 $ 90T2 $100T3 $110T4 $120T4 $135T6 $150T7 $165

Net Profit: 9%for reinvestment,retained earnings,shareholder equity

Salaries & Wages: 35%Overhead: 37%

computers, rent, utilities, communcation, property & business tax, maintenance, depreciation, insurance,interest, training, legal & accounting services, supplies, duties & registration

Staff Benefits: 19%retirement & pension plans, CPP. EI, WCB, employer health tax, pay for time not atwork, including vacation, sick leave, stat holidays, insurance plans (life, health)


2007 - 2008 Calendar of EventsApril 2007 26-27: PSMJ Project Managers Bootcamp, Calgary

May 2007 23: AGM @ Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Calgary 31: Calgary Golf Tournament

June 2007 1-2: CEA Board Retreat 5: AENV Tier 1-2 Workshop, Edmonton 7: Edmonton Golf Tournament 12: AENV Tier 1-2 Workshop, Calgary 14: Edmonton YPG Mixer 18: Red Deer Golf Tournament 20-24: ACEC Summit & Convention August 2007 23: Calgary YPG Mixer

September 2007 14: Lethbridge Golf Tournament October 2007 12: AENV Tier 1-2 Workshop, Red Deer 18-19: BBCR Seminar, Edmonton 25-26: BBCR Seminar, Calgary

November 2007 6: City of Calgary Mixer 15: City of Edmonton Mixer 15-16: PSMJ Financial Mgmt, Edmonton 27-28: PSMJ Project Managers Bootcamp, Edmonton 29-30: PSMJ Project Managers Bootcamp, Calgary

December 2007 4: CEO Breakfast Session, Calgary 4: UK Recruitment Mixer, Calgary 6: CEO Breakfast Session, Edmonton 6: UK Recruitment Mixer, Edmonton

January 2008 16: Edmonton Partnering with Industry 23: Calgary Partnering with Industry 24: Calgary YPG - U of C Mixer

February 2008 1: 2008 Showcase Awards, Edmonton 6: Edmonton YPG - U of A Mixer 14: AENV Tier 1-2 Workshop, GP

March 2008 13: City of Edmonton Council Luncheon 30-April 1: 2008 AT-ARHCA-CEA Transportation Conference

The 2007 CEA Member/Client Golf Tournaments were again a success! There were three tournaments in June: Calgary (The Links of GlenEagles at Cochrane), Edmonton (Northern Bear) and in Red Deer (River Bend Golf Course). In September the Lethbridge tour-nament was held at Paradise Canyon. Nearly $2000 was raised in support of RedR Canada (Registered Engineering for Disaster Relief) through the purchase of mulligans by the golfers and $964 was put toward the CEA scholarship fund through the players’ purchase of 50/50 tickets. And a great big thank you to all the sponsors for their support throughout the 2007 CEA golf season!

2007 Golf Season

UK Recruitment Mixer

City of Edmonton Council LuncheonYPG UofC & UofA Student Mixer


AMECApplication of Ground Penetrating Radar for River Ice SurveysAward of Excellence in Studies, Software & Special Projects

Associated EngineeringE.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant On-site Sodium Hypochlorite Generation SystemAward of Merit in Environmental, andAward of Merit in Water Resources, Energy Production

BPTEC-DNW EngineeringHealth Research Innovation Facility (Structural) Award of Merit in Building

CH2M HILL (Canada)Glencoe Storm Sewer Upgrade Phase B/CAward of Excellence in Community Development; Award of Excellence in Environmental; Award of Excellence in Water Resources, Energy Production; Award of Merit in Project Management

A Public Art Plan for the Expressive Potential of Utility Infrastructure Award of Excellence in Community Outreach & In-house Initiative

Cohos Evamy Millennium Plaza – Shumka Stage Award of Merit in Community Development

Cohos Evamy Integrateducation Award of Merit in Community Outreach & In-house Initiative

D.A. Watt ConsultingGateway Regional Commercial Centre & Business Park Award: Merit in Project Management ISL Engineering and Land ServicesDriftpile Water Treatment Plant and System UpgradeAward of Excellence in Project ManagementAward of Merit in Sustainable DesignAward of Merit in Water Resources, Energy Production Morrison Hershfield25/26 Avenue SE – Blackfoot Trail Connector Transportation Planning Study Award of Merit in Studies, Software & Special Projects MMM GroupAnthony Henday Drive South East Ring RoadAward of Excellence in Transportation Infrastructure

Stantec Consulting MacEwan Robbins Learning CentreAward of Merit in Building; Award of Merit in Sustainable Design

Mazankowski Alberta Heart InstituteAward of Excellence in Sustainable DesignAward of Excellence in Building Engineering

Turner Valley Gas Plant Project – Site Protection & Remediation Award of Merit in Environmental

Woodlands Water Park Rehabilitation Award of Merit in Community Development

UMA EngineeringMcKnight Boulevard and 3rd Street NE InterchangeAward of Merit in Project ManagementAward of Merit in Transportation Infrastructure

Qu’Appelle South Irrigation Project Award of Merit in Studies, Software & Special Projects Associated Engineering, AMEC, UMA Engineering Whitemud Creek Arch StructureAward of Merit in Transportation Infrastructure

The 2008 AT-ARHCA-CEA Transportation Conference was once again held at the Capri Hotel and Conference Centre, Red Deer, March 31 & April 1. With over 650 attendees from across Alberta and Canada, the conference was one of the most successful yet. The participants enjoyed two days of thought provoking and stimulating transportation presentations, speeches, conversations and forums centering on the conference theme of Maximizing Our Potential. Everyone’s funny bone was tickled on Monday evening with Comedian Andrew Gross! Special thanks go to the 2008 Tri-Party Transportation Conference Committee for their effort, insight and hard work.

2008 Showcase Award Recipients

2008 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Distinguished Achievement Recipient:Dave Chalcroft, P.Eng.

2008 AT-ARHCA-CEA Transportation Conference

l-r: Tim Hawnt, Minister Luke Ouellette, Jay Ramotar, Brian Pearse, Fred Desjarlais.

l-r: Dave Chalroft and Hon. Norman Kwong

CEA Annual Report 2007 - 200818

March 31 2008 2007ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS Cash and short-term investments $355,811 $558,008 --Note 3 Accounts receivable 132,748 75,122 Prepaid expenses 18,504 22,846 507,063 655,976

EQUIPMENT--Note 4 13,652 15,303 $520,715 $671,279

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $176,562 $182,826 Payable to the Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada--Note 5 279 86,645 Funds held in trust--Note 6 78,904 53,356 Deferred membership dues 530 192,144 Deferred revenue--Note 7 6,265 7,918 262,540 522,889

NET ASSETS Unrestricted 124,500 121,647 Invested in equipment 13,652 15,303 Internally restricted 120,023 11,440 258,175 148,390

$529,715 $671,279

LEASE COMMITMENTS--Note 8

To the Members of Consulting Engineers of AlbertaWe have reviewed the statement of financial position of Consulting Engineers of Alberta as at March 31, 2008 and the statements of operations, changes in net assets and cash flows for the year then ended. Our review was made in accordance with Canadian generally accepted standards for review engagements and accordingly consisted primarily of enquiry, analytical procedures and discussion related to information supplied to us by the Association.A review does not constitute an audit and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on these financial statements.Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that these financial statements are not, in all material respects, in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. April 1, 2008 Edmonton, Alberta

David Yue, P.Eng.Treasurer, CEA

Brian Pearse, P.Eng. President, CEA

Statement of Financial Position Statement of Operations

Review Engagement Report Peterson Walker Charter Accountants

Year Ended March 31 2008 2007REVENUEEvents and programs--Schedule 1 $578,592 $384,230Membership dues 265,573 251,844Overseas Recruitment Initiative 183,000 165,135Municipal Committee--Rural 49,200 26,100Interest 17,908 13,666Municipal Committee 11,240 12,100Korean Recruitment Investigation 6,997 3,003Young Professionals Group--Edmonton 6,725 0Young Professionals Group--Calgary 5,750 0Scholarship income 1,964 1,743 1,126,949 857,821

EXPENSESEvents and programs--Schedule 2 406,815 285,643Administration--Schedule 3 361,031 324,852Overseas Recruitment Initiative 185,238 165,135Municipal Committee--Rural 42,850 35,550Municipal Committee 9,007 9,881Young Professionals Group--Edmonton 4,274 0Young Professionals Group--Calgary 3,845 0Korean Recruitment Investigation 2,104 3,003Scholarship grants 2,000 3,000 1,017,164 827,064

REVENUE OVER EXPENSES $ 109,785 $ 30,757

Chartered Accountants

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NOTE 1--NATURE OF OPERATIONSConsulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA) was formed in 1978 under the Societies Act (Alberta). CEA now operates under the Con-sulting Engineers of Alberta Act as a not-for-profit organization. The Consulting Engineers of Alberta Act (Bill 29) received Royal Assent by the Alberta Legislature on June 11, 1992 and was pro-claimed on April 28, 1993. As a not-for-profit organization under the Income Tax Act, the organization is not subject to income taxes.

NOTE 2--SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIESGeneralThese financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

Donated ServicesThe work of the organization is largely dependant on volunteer services contributed by its members. The value of donated services is not recognized in the financial statements.

EquipmentEquipment is recorded at cost and amortized over their estimated useful lives using the following rates and methods:

Office furniture and equipment 20% declining balanceComputer equipment 30% declining balance

Revenue RecognitionThe organization follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions. Contributions are included in revenue in the year they are received or receivable, with the exception that contribu-tions to fund a specific future period’s operating expenses are included in revenue of that later period.

Use of EstimatesThe preparation of financial statements, in conformity with Cana-dian generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts report-ed in the financial statements. By their nature, these estimates are subject to measurement uncertainty and actual results could differ.

NOTE 3--RESTRICTED CASHIncluded in cash and short-term investments are funds being held in trust for the Operations Expo of $16,772 (2007--$16,772) and the Strategic Priorities Group of $62,132 (2007--$36,584).

NOTE 4--EQUIPMENT 2008 2007 Accumulated Net Book Net Book Cost Amortization Value ValueOffice furniture $25,070 $21,102 $ 3,968 $ 3,554and equipmentComputer equipment 56,205 46,521 9,684 11,749 $81,275 $67,623 $13,652 $15,303

NOTE 5--PAYABLE TO THE ASSOCIATION OF CANADIAN ENGINEERING COMPANIESThe Consulting Engineers of Alberta collect dues from their mem-bers on behalf of the Association of Canadian Engineering Com-panies. At year end, the amounts payable to the national association were as follows: 2008 2007 2007/2008 Dues $ 0 $ 86,645 2008/2009 Dues 279 0 $ 279 $ 86,645

NOTE 6--FUNDS HELD IN TRUSTFunds held in trust are as follows: 2008 2007 Operations Expo $ 16,772 $ 16,772 Strategic Priorities Group 62,132 36,584 $ 78,904 $ 53,356

The Operations Expo was established as a partnership between Alberta Transportation and the Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association to develop and support an annual high-way maintenance conference. Consulting Engineers of Alberta was contracted to organize and execute the conference. Any surplus funds realized from the conference are held in trust by Consulting Engineers of Alberta and will be spent at the discretion of the two partners. The Strategic Priorities Group was established as a result of a partnership between Alberta Transportation, the Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association and Consulting Engineers of Alberta to develop and support an annual two day Transportation Conference in March of each year. The conference rotates between Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary. Consulting Engineers of Alberta receives a management fee to organize and execute the conference on behalf of the other two partners. Any surplus funds realized from the Conference are held in trust by Consulting Engineers of Alberta and will be spent at the discretion of the group.

NOTE 7--DEFERRED REVENUEDeferred revenue represents contributions received for specific pur-poses which have not been expended at the year end. The deferred revenue consists of: 2008 2007 Korea Recruitment Investigation $ 0 $ 4,497 Overseas Recruitment Initiative 0 3,126 Transportation Committee 6,265 295 $ 6,265 $ 7,918

NOTE 8--LEASE COMMITMENTSThe organization has committed to operating leases for its premises and storage space which expire January 31, 2009 and an operating lease for a photocopier which expires January 31, 2013.Minimum annual lease payments for the next five years are as follows: 2009 $15,275 2010 6,245 2011 6,245 2012 6,245 2013 4,684 $38,694

Notes to Financial StatementsMarch 31, 2008


A Consulting Engineer is a professional adviser who provides engineering and other technology-based services. The role of the Consulting Engineer is to put expert knowledge at the disposal of the Client, and serve the Client interests as if they were his own. The relationship between the Client and the Consulting Engineer is based on mutual trust and co-operation.

CEA provides industry with leadership to build a positive business environment and serves society by promoting the engineering industry as a catalyst for the application of technology, improved quality of life, economic growth and wealth generation.CEA’s vision is to build a strong consulting engineering industry providing value and quality to society.

In order to create a strong engineering industry and a positive business environment, CEA must be the united voice that speaks for the industry, and must foster a high level of trust among its Member firms.

In recognition of this goal, we, the undersigned as Chief Executive Officers of the Member firms of CEA, acknowledge the need to respect our relationships with each other. By affixing our signatures to this Charter, we affirm that membership in CEA is important to us and that our companies will uphold the CEA Code of Ethics and the following principles.

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NOTE 9--INTERNALLY RESTRICTED FUNDSThe Municipal Committee FundThe Municipal Committee Fund was established to improve the image of consulting engineers, promote the use of consulting contract agreements that contain fair and equitable terms, repre-sent committee firms in discussions with municipalities to improve contracts that contain requirements that are of common concern to member firms and promote the use of a standard consultant contract agreement by municipalities.

The Municipal Committee Rural FundThe Municipal Committee Rural Fund was established to promote business with the Alberta Association of Municipal District & Counties, including support for the Association=s annual conferences.

The Financial Stabilization FundThe Financial Stabilization Fund was established to provide for unexpected expenses and new programs. As directed by the Board, the Fund is to approximate three months’ expenses. During the year, $100,000 was transferred to the fund.

NOTE 10--CASH FLOW INFORMATIONNet Changes in Non-Cash Working Capital ItemsChanges in non-cash working capital items and their effect of

increasing (decreasing) cash are as follows: 2008 2007Accounts receivable $ (57,626) $ (9,626)Prepaid expenses 4,342 (5,176)Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (6,264) 149,033Payable to Association of Canadian (86,366) 36,926Engineering Companies Funds held in trust 25,548 (16,092)Deferred membership dues (191,614) 75,672Deferred revenue (1,653) 7,918 $(313,633) $238,655

NOTE 11--FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTSFor cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payable to the Association of Canadian Engineering Companies and funds held in trust, the carrying amounts of these financial instruments approxi-mate their fair value due to their short-term maturity or capacity for prompt liquidation.

The organization does not believe it is subject to any significant concentration of credit risk. Cash is in place with a major financial institution. Accounts receivable are generally the result of services to members.

Notes to Financial StatementsMarch 31, 2008

Our company will relate to other Members of CEA with integrity, and in a manner that will enhance the stature of consulting engineering, and the profession in general.

Our company will respect the majority view of CEA as expressed by its Board of Directors for the greater good of the industry.

Our company will not impugn the reputation or business of others.

Our company will actively encourage the selection of consultants based on qualifications.

Our company will respect the clientele of other members of CEA and will not attempt to supplant them when definite steps have been taken for their engagement.

Our company will endeavour to select from other qualified CEA firms when partnering for projects.

By upholding these principles, we will create a strong consulting engineering industry better able to serve the needs of our clients.


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Our History Formed in 1978 under the Alberta Societies Act, the Consulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA) now operates under the Consulting Engineers of Alberta Act. CEA unites the consulting engineering industry to promote our common causes and defend our mutual interests by making it possible for our industry to speak out with one voice and to harmonize our efforts for a stronger image, a cooperative approach to best business practices and effective government relationships.

Consulting Engineers of Alberta is a not-for-profit professional association dedicated to providing society with the highest standards of engineering design and safety and to improving the business environment for consulting engineering firms in Alberta. Our members employ over 7,000 individuals - professional engineers, technologists and support staff - who are directly involved in delivering consulting engineering services to a wide variety of clients all over the world. The industry contributes over $1.9 billion annually to the Alberta economy.

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Our Vision

An effective, influential business organization representing a strong consulting engineering industry providing value

and quality to society.

Our Mission

Serves its members by providing leadership to

foster a positive business environment and serves society by expanding the boundaries of and promoting the engineering

industry as a catalyst for economic growth, wealth

generation and the application of technology.

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