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BRIDGEPOINT HOSPITAL
Redevelopment:
A Campus of Wellness
Cymric westside
project:
The Last Frontier:
Powerful solutions for
in Anchorage
produced water
Cabela’s Retail Center
FEATURE STORY
LOCATION: TORONTO, ONTARIO
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THE PROJECT
Bridgepoint Hospital is a 10-story, 738,700-square-foot
complex care and rehabilitation center in Toronto, Ontario,
built to replace an existing facility on-site. PCL was the
design-builder for the project, which includes development
of public roads, a civic court, park lands with panoramic
views of the city, and a multiuse trail. Integral to the project
is restoration of the historic Don Jail—a former correctional
center that was built in 1854 and formally decommissioned
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in 1977. The redevelopment is the fulfillment of Bridgepoint
Health’s vision to create a campus of wellness that
incorporates restorative architecture and landscaping with
cutting-edge medical practices to treat patients holistically.
This massive project, occupying more than eight acres, has
been under construction for over four years and is scheduled
to be completed in December 2014.
bridgepoint
hospital:
A CAMPUS OF WELLNESS
PHOTO: Patients and community members can enjoy the therapeutic
benefits of tranquil garden spaces throughout the hospital grounds.
COVER PHOTO: The new Bridgepoint Hospital will relieve the congestion
of the current, aging building and provide an improved patient experience
for generations to come.
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PARTNERS FOR SUCCESS
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STEWARDS OF A RICH HISTORY
The new hospital is being built through a Design-Build-
network of organizations including project owners, the City
The positive relationship between the partners extended
transformation. At the time of construction, this requirement
Finance-Maintain (DBFM) delivery method under
of Toronto, Plenary Health, and various other consultants
to PCL’s restoration of the historic Don Jail. The jail owes its
was highly subjective and without precedent. Through
the Government of Ontario’s Alternative Finance and
and stakeholders to ensure that project milestones were
historical value not only to its age, but also to the remarkable
consultation between PCL and all the parties involved and
Procurement (AFP) model, which utilizes the strengths
met. The consortium held regular sessions to develop
architectural features of the structure, like its Italianate
an intense collaborative effort, the project team was able
of private-sector partners to modernize, upgrade, and
strong partnerships that fostered mutual trust, respect, and
façade and the vermiculated columns that flank the main
to bring forward a plan that balanced the need to develop a
expand Ontario’s public infrastructure, while stimulating
sharing of common goals. The result of these efforts was
entrance. An Interpretation Plan set out how the historical
modern hospital with the desire to respect and preserve the
job creation. The contractual arrangement encouraged
the successful achievement of substantial completion on
character of the area would be preserved throughout the
site’s history for future generations.
collaboration between the project team and a complex
March 3, 2013.
PHOTO: An in-ground therapy pool is one of many
features of the new hospital.
PHOTO: The historic Don Jail, an architectural icon in Toronto and a
building important to the city’s history, will continue to make history,
changing from a site of incarceration to a site of innovation.
INDUSTRIAL STORY
LOCATION: Mckittrick, california
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THE PROJECT
The Westside Produced Water Project, built for Chevron
USA, Inc, is a plant designed to filter produced water from
the Cymric oil field in central California. The Cymric field
has produced 500 million barrels since 1909. Two-thirds of
all oil in Kern County is heavy, which requires that steam be
injected into the ground to reduce the oil’s viscosity so it can
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be pumped out. Condensed steam and groundwater has to
be separated from the oil. The oil is then shipped through
pipelines to refineries, most produced water is recycled for
steam generation, and excess water is sent to the water
injection plant. The Westside water injection plant treats and
filters this water, making it suitable for subsurface reinjection.
With production increasing faster at Cymric than at any other
field in California, the plant offers an important resource
Cymric Westside project:
for reducing the environmental footprint of oil production
operations.
Powerful solutions for
produced water
PHOTO:The Cymric Oil Field is a large oil field
in Kern County, California, north of the town of
McKittrick.
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seeking out cost-effective alternatives
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Creating an open dialogue
As part of the scope of the project, piping supports had
the length of the power line to be able to encroach on the
The importance of communication cannot be overstated,
and-Learn sessions complemented these efforts and further
to be installed along a 300-foot corridor of 12 kV power
10-foot barrier, which would translate into insulating 1200
especially where safety is concerned. Workers from different
increased communication about safety.
lines. The challenge was installing a 20-foot support with
feet of power lines to cover the multiple spans. Rather than
projects and backgrounds were hired for this project, which
25 feet of clearance underneath the power lines, while
use the traditional and somewhat costly method, the team
meant that more time was needed to ensure every person
The benefits of effective communication extended to the
maintaining the minimum 10-foot clearance set out by
came up with a third option, which was half the cost of the
was properly educated on safety and site practices. Effective
build. The project team listened and gave consideration on
Operational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
only other viable option. Line trucks are used to set power
practices were communicated to workers through formal
how to best communicate with Chevron to determine this
Turning off the power in order to work alongside the power
poles, and because they are insulated, can get within a foot
means like safety meetings each morning, as well as through
client’s wants and needs. Knowledge of Chevron’s goals
lines is rarely done, and in this case was not an option.
of a power line. By using the line truck, the team was able
informal peer-to-peer channels where each worker was
helped uncover efficiencies that were not immediately
The alternative was to use a common method of insulating
to cut expenses in half while also minimizing safety risks
diligent in making sure others understood the different ways
apparent, which allowed the team to add value by creating
associated with working with live power.
in which they all contribute to safety. Twice a month, Lunch-
effective solutions.
PHOTO: Chevron is the largest oil and gas producer in California. The
majority of its production comes from company-operated leases in three
major crude oil fields: Kern River, Midway Sunset, and Cymric.
PHOTO: The Midway Sunset, McKittrick, and Cymric fields lie in the
Temblor Thermal Area and have been producing for more than 100 years.
BUILDING STORY
LOCATION: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
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A household name to hunters and anglers, Cabela’s retail
stores are a one-stop shop for the outdoor enthusiast. From
humble beginnings in 1961, selling fishing and hunting
gear by mail-order catalog, Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost
Outfitter® of hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear, has
transformed itself into a dominant retail force, with more
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than 50 stores across the United States and Canada. Large,
open showrooms create a museum-like environment—a
signature trait that, for some visitors, makes the store a
destination in itself.
Though renowned as a source of affordable, high-quality
outdoor equipment, the retailer had yet to open a store
in the outdoor haven of Alaska. Anchorage is now home
The Last Frontier:
to a 136,000-square-foot, premier Cabela’s. The store was
completed in under a year and celebrated its grand opening
in April 2014.
Cabela’s Retail Center
in Anchorage
PHOTO: Founded in 1961, Cabela’s has grown to
become one of the best-known outdoor recreation
brands in the world.
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Transportation
Nuances in Alaska
Navigating the complex logistics of the supply chain is a
continual headache for Alaskan businesses and was a primary
concern. Shipping to Alaska takes much longer than to other
US locations, as the distant state is a final port of call. The
project team used their experience and knowledge of Alaskan
shipping procedures to ease the owner’s mind by scheduling
shipments within established timeframes. PCL worked with
Cabela’s chosen shipping company to facilitate the delivery of
very large amounts of owner-provided materials to an off-site
warehouse. The team ensured they were delivered on time
and securely stored. A new 40,000-square-foot warehouse
was built as part of the store to circumvent lengthy delivery
times and to house additional stock to support the store’s
anticipated sales.
PHOTO: Cabela’s extensive product offerings include hunting,
fishing, marine, and camping merchandise, casual and outdoor
apparel and footwear, optics, vehicle accessories, gifts, and home
furnishings with an outdoor theme.
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“Alaska posed a unique logistical challenge that we had not experienced. We had very aggressive construction schedules, and having most of the construction materials coming from the lower 48 was
our biggest concern for the Anchorage store. The PCL team was instrumental in making sure materials were on-site prior to needing them, resulting in a virtually seamless construction schedule.”
Troy Kurz, PE – Sr. Construction Project Manager, Cabela’s Construction/Real Estate
Engaging a Skilled Workforce
Capitalizing on Efficiencies
Alaska’s population of less than one million people magnifies
The project team also minimized physical stress and risk in
Several issues with the potential to derail the schedule
summer 2013 installation, giving the owner a fully
the challenge of sourcing and hiring skilled labor. Two other
ways that appeal to a skilled workforce, such as by using
were dealt with during preconstruction. One aspect often
landscaped project for their grand opening.
large construction projects under way in Anchorage had
jack-up scaffolding, which allowed the masons to lay blocks
overlooked in Alaska is landscaping, especially when it
depleted the pool of skilled masons. PCL was nevertheless
at waist level rather than having to reach to lay the blocks
involves a significant amount of land. Because there are
A short summer season and varying weather affect more
able to build a solid crew from the available talent because
in place. The masons were able to work more comfortably
no large-scale nursery operations in the state, a majority
than landscaping, of course. The team avoided incurring
the company is known as a top employer that keeps crews
while reducing long-term wear on their bodies.
of landscaping materials are shipped from the lower 48
the additional costs of constructing under tents in winter
states. This requires early spring procurement for a late
by self-performing concrete and masonry. The building
summer installation. With the project being turned over
had to be dried-in before the onset of winter to meet the
in the winter, the best option was to procure the materials
nonnegotiable opening date, and Cabela’s was open in
during preconstruction. This allowed for a successful
time for the upcoming fishing, camping, and tourist season.
going steadily throughout construction.
PHOTO: Featuring museum-quality wildlife displays and large aquariums,
Cabela’s reinforces its outdoor lifestyle image and provides exciting tourist
and entertainment shopping experiences.
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