Winnipeg Builders Exchange

The Winnipeg Builders Exchange was first located at 482 Main Street, in the Leckie Building from 1904-09 and later in the Confederation Life Building from 1926-56. The Exchange assisted Winnipeg's contractors with advice on the costs of construction, dealing with workers, and the legalities of the business. As well, the Exchange office would be sent tenders for construction on which contractors could then bid. From its founding in 1904 with over forty contractors as members, the Exchange grew to become the largest in North America at its incorporation in 1910 with 400 members. It is now known as the Winnipeg Construction Association.