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Quarter Quar Qu artter ter 2 Edition Edititio Ed ionn 2008 20088 The Voice of the Construction Industry in Manitoba West Kildonan Collegiate’s new facility A class of its own Richardson College for the Environment Building an education in environmental sustainability and green building technology PM40787580 Red River College’s Heavy Equipment Transportation Centre Manitoba’s first Gold Seal Designated Project In a jamb? No problem Our wide range of windows and doors is designed to suit Canada’s distinct climate zones, and accommodate different styles and tastes. Plus, our award winning, quality-crafted products are energy efficient (up to R8), cost effective, and CSA certified. At All Weather Windows you can be sure that every window and door meets our stringent quality control standards, and carries our service-backed assurance. All Canadian made for all Canadian weather All Weather Windows is a CSA Certified Manufacturer Visit www.allweatherwindows.com to find a dealer near you Va n c o u v e r - K e l o w n a - E d m o n t o n - R e d D e e r - C a l g a r y - L e t h b r i d g e - S a s k a t o o n - R e g i n a - W i n n i p e g - To r o n t o - H a l i f a x Construction Management Project Management General Contracting Equity Services Facility Services Public Infrastructure Design-Build Communications Infrastructure Interiors Heavy Civil Builders of the new Winnipeg Air Terminal Steve Smith t: 204-774-8943 f: 204-774-9071 www.ellisdon.com www.safemanitoba.com Call 957-SAFE in Winnipeg or 1-866-929-SAFE outside Winnipeg Conten Contents nts Published for: Winnipeg Construction Association 290 Burnell Street Winnipeg, MB R3G 2A7 Tel. 775-8664 Fax. 783-6446 e-mail [email protected] www.wpgca.com Publisher Robert Thompson WCA Editorial Coordinator Twila Driedger Editor Cydney Keith Sales Supervisor Sharon Komoski Sales Executives Nolan Ackman, Nancy Kantor, llan Moyle, Carol Simpson Production Team Leader Zig Thiessen Quarter 2 Edition 2008 FEATURES Richardson College for the Environment Building an education in environmental sustainability and green building technology ................ 14 By Twila Driedger Seven Oaks Goes Back to School West Kildonan Collegiate’s new facility is in a class of its own ......................................................... 20 By Matthew Bradford Red River College’s Heavy Equipment Transportation Centre Manitoba’s first Gold Seal Designated Project will soon be preparing students to work in the heavy equipment transportation field ........................................................................ 27 By Matthew Bradford A Tale of Two Two fire stations in the City of Vaughan provide good insight into the true cost of building to LEED standards. .............................................................................. 32 The Red River Floodway Expansion Project Well on its way to providing 1-in-700 year flood protection for Winnipeg residents .................... 35 By Ronuk Modha Graphic Design Specialist Zig Thiessen DEPARTMENTS Published by: From the President Training: The Solution is Around Us ...................................................................................................... 6 By John Schubert 5255 Yonge Street, Suite 1000 Toronto, Ontario M2N 6P4 Toll Free: (866) 216-0860 ext. 229 [email protected] 1 Wesley Avenue, Suite 301 Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3C 4C6 Toll Free: (866) 201-3096 Fax: (204) 480-4420 www.mediaedgepublishing.com President Kevin Brown Senior Vice President Robert Thompson All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the association. WCA and CSAM Achieve COR Certification ......................................................................................... 8 By Ron Hambley Foreword ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Benchmarks Dangerous Defects and Resulting Damages ........................................................................................ 12 By James A. Mercury Safety Talks Walking the Walk ................................................................................................................................... 13 By Matthew Bradford Around Manitoba ........................................................................................................................ 38 Industry News ............................................................................................................................... 45 Index to Advertisers ................................................................................................................. 46 Quarter 1 Edition 2008 Published June 2008 The Voice of the Construction Industry in Manitoba Vale Inco Thompson Operations Publication Mail Agreement #40787580 Construction Opportunities Abound Please Return Undeliverable Copies To: Winnipeg Construction Association 290 Burnell Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 2A7 Concordia Area A Healthy Dose of Development PM40787580 COVER PHOTO BY: ZIG THIESSEN Branch Manager Nancie Privé From the Executive Vice-President Apprenticeship System Does it make the Grade? Correction Notice: Incorrect information appeared in Upword Quarter 1, 2008 page 20. LM Architectural Group’s Gustavo Lecman’s title is Architectural Designer and Project Manager, not Architect as listed. I5 From the President Training: The Solution is Around Us Officers & Directors 2008 President John Schubert McCaine Electric Ltd. Vice-President Randy Clegg Parkwest Projects Ltd. Executive Vice-President Ron Hambley Winnipeg Construction Association Treasurer Ryan Einarson Westwood Mechanical Inc. here has been a lot of discussion on the shortage of skilled workers in the construction marketplace and we continually hear comments about completion dates being missed and work going undone due to this shortage. T Let’s be careful not to suggest that the supply of more workers is the only solution to our problems. Although there may be little we can do about the labour supply in the short term, we certainly can increase the ability and productivity of our construction workforce by providing opportunities for further education and training. Many training options are currently available and the opportunities are growing. At the national level, the Canadian Construction Association’s Gold Seal Program recognizes on-the-job experience and promotes continuing education to employees interested in advancing their skill sets. Find out more about the accredited construction management courses available by visiting the Gold Seal Web site at www.goldsealcertification.ca. Your Winnipeg Construction Association continues to coordinate courses for our members on a variety of topics from Blueprint Reading, to Project Management, to Supervisory Training. These courses are provided in a variety of formats, such as “lunch and learn” and multi-day sessions. Immediate Past President / Past President without Portfolio / Nomination Committee John Bockstael Bockstael Construction (1979) Ltd. Chair, General Contractors Division Peter Withoos M.D. Steele Construction Ltd. Chair, Mechanical Contractors Division Jamie McNabb Abco Supply & Service Ltd. Chair, Standard Practices Committee Rolf Langelotz Valour Decorating (1988) Ltd. Chair, Manufacturers & Suppliers Division Bryan Vandale All Weather Windows Chair, Trade Contractors Division Harry Loewen Loewen Drywall Ltd. Director-at-Large Will Slota Concord Projects Ltd. The Construction Safety Association of Manitoba has a calendar of courses available on all possible construction safety topics. Each year CSAM sponsors a very successful and well-attended safety conference where many seminars and courses are offered. Director-at-Large Wolfgang Rolke Shopost Iron Works (1989) Ltd. Many of the younger people entering the construction workforce are very interested in the concept of continuing education. Encouraging your employees to participate in available training programs will pay large dividends as we go forward. This will be particularly necessary since a recent prediction indicated that by 2011, there will be two people leaving the workforce for every one person entering it! A better educated construction workforce will certainly be one solution to meeting the industry’s demands for the future. Director-at-Large Gary McDonald Comstock Canada Ltd. John Schubert, B.A., M.B.A., P.GSC. Director-at-Large Kevin Skinner PCL Constructors Canada Inc. Director-at-Large David Thusberg Bird Construction Co. Director-at-Large, Education Committee Andy Dutfield Lafarge North America Director-at-Large, Industry Promotion Steve Johnston Di-Tech International Inc. Director-at-Large / CIWA Representative Bill Sharpe Man-Shield Construction Ltd. Chair, Electrical Contractors Division Christopher Henry Wescan Electrical Mechanical Services 6 I --($ (- - ! ! # ! "% $ -$"-------$-------'$-------$-----$'-$-&#&-------$-------$#-$"-------#----$/&$ -------#$----------#$-$ &$#-$"-------#-------$-$-&&$#-------$%$ -$"-------'$#-------$#-$-------&$#-------$&#-$" (##-$-$--------&&$-------$$ $-2 -1-! 43)10+.1),+3 '$*$ 1& # # $#"!"### From the Executive Vice-President WCA and CSAM Achieve COR Certification am pleased to announce that WCA, along with its CSAM partner, has achieved COR Certification. (Read the complete story on page 13.) With 128 construction companies in Manitoba having already completed COR certification, as well as many others across the country, this accomplishment may seem of little consequence. However, as far as we know, WCA/CSAM is the ONLY construction association in Canada to have sought and achieved this certification. I Creating and implementing a safety program that meets with Workplace Safety and Health regulations is no small feat. It means countless hours of building and refining procedures, conducting meetings, tool box talks, inspections and hazard assessments, developing documentation and of course reviewing the dreaded incident reports. And then the independent auditor shows up to determine if the developed program is really in place and understood! Passing our safety audit is a testament to two years of hard work and our staff ’s true commitment to the success of this program. Why did an “office” decide to do this? First of all, in Manitoba all companies with more than 20 staff are required to have a safety program. It may not need to be independently audited, but legally it needs to exist. Secondly, we need to be aware of all workplace hazards — such as working alone — and to ensure that we mitigate safety hazards at our events, which can involve hundreds of people. These procedures involve policy and training. And finally, as I am sure you have heard CSAM’s Sean Scott say, “Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the ONLY thing.” If we are going to extol the virtues of safety training, we need to walk the walk. Stay safe this summer! Ron Hambley Building long term strategic relationships within the Manitoba Construction Industry is our main focus and philosophy. We build on these alliances everyday by channeling our efforts on being a full service supplier, from the initial budget stage through to final completion. Combined with the superior craftsmanship of our products and the engineering excellence we are continuously providing the highest quality products and the best service in the industry. Access Systems Specialists, 147-99 Scurfield Blvd., Winnipeg, MB, R3Y 1Y1 PHONE: 487-7271 8 I FAX: 487-7348 www.accessspecialists.ca Foreword Supporting Skilled Trades SSISLER ISLEER HIGH HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL HITS HIITS THE THE NAIL NAIL ON THE HEAD WITH CONSTRUCTION CAREER DAY lide over Nintendo Wii, students at Winnipeg’s Sisler High School are trying their hand at a new activity — construction. At their first-ever Construction Career Day, Sisler’s Grade 9 students were introduced to a variety of skilled trades, and encouraged to participate in interactive demonstrations. S The morning started off with a number of Trade Up: Careers in Manitoba Construction presentations, each 40 minutes in length, during which students were introduced to the various careers available in Manitoba construction. Representatives from Manitoba’s Apprenticeship Branch took part in the presentations, and a journeyperson bricklayer and mechanical apprentice spoke about their experiences in the industry. In the afternoon, Sisler’s junior gym was abuzz with masonry, carpentry, drywall and mechanical demonstrations. Approximately 350 students in groups of 10 to 15 rotated from booth to booth, participating in laying bricks, drilling screws and constructing walls. The small group activities allowed students to ask questions, work together and cheer on their fellow classmates. Big thanks to Mark Laarveld from the Manitoba Masonry Institute for coordinating the Sisler Construction Career Day, and to Tri-Star Masonry Contractors Ltd., Euro-Can Enterprises Ltd., Pellaers Ventilation Inc., PCL Constructors Canada Inc., Loewen Drywall Ltd. and Manitoba Apprenticeship Branch for participating in this event. 2008 Rotary Career Symposium killed killed kill ed trades tra rade des took centre stage t at the 2 2008 00 008 08 Ro R Rota Rotary otary C Career areeer Symposium on April 9 & 10, 2008. The two-day event, held at the Winnipeg Convention Centre, provided students in Senior 1 to Senior 4 with valuable information about various education and career opportunities. S The Winnipeg Construction Association joined forces with the Manitoba Apprenticeship Branch, Manitoba Electrical League, PCL Constructors Canada Ltd. and Manitoba Building & Trades Council to promote skilled trades, and more prominently, skilled trades in construction, at the symposium. The skilled trade section was set up to encourage student participation with a number of hands-on activities, including a drilling competition, bricklaying demonstration, welding display and nail art table. Special thanks to Tanya Jakob from the Manitoba Apprenticeship Branch for spearheading the joint initiative. I9 Foreword 2008 Skills Manitoba Competition he 2008 Skills Manitoba Competition was once again a resounding success with high school students from across Manitoba competing in trade-based careers. Held April 10, 2008 at Red River College, Skills featured everything from Computer Animation to Carpentry to Culinary Arts. T WCA once again organized the Carpentry and Cabinetry Competition. During the day-long competition, the carpentry students built a dog house and the cabinetry students built a drawer. The following competitors took top prizes: Silver — Raymond E. Laing Steinbach Regional Secondary School Bronze — Evan Vandepoele Dauphin Regional Secondary School Many thanks to Bob Rezansoff from Bockstael Construction and Chris Strachan from PCL Constructors for judging the Carpentry Competition and to John Seniuk from Innovative Mfg. Group Inc. for judging the Cabinetry Competition. Carpentry Competition: Gold — Matt Rodin Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School WCA would also like to thank the following sponsors for contributing towards the Skills Manitoba Carpentry and Cabinetry Competition: Silver — Jeremy Reimer W.C. Miller Collegiate Material and building supplies courtesy of McMunn & Yates Building Supplies. Bronze — Jordon Enns Steinbach Regional Secondary School Sponsors include Bockstael Construction (1979) Ltd., AllFab Building Components Ltd., Concord Projects Ltd., Parkwest Projects Ltd., Winwood Millwork Inc. and Westland Construction Ltd. Cabinetry Competition: Gold — Andreas Esau Steinbach Regional Secondary School 2008 WCA Spring Golf Tournament horts and sunscreen were at the top of the must-have list for WCA’s 2008 Spring Golf Tournament on May 28, 2008. Beautiful above 20-degree temperatures brought out over 80 teams to participate in one of WCA’s most anticipated events. S After barbecue lunches sponsored by the Construction Safety Association of Manitoba (CSAM) and HED Insurance, teams teed off at the Pine Ridge Golf Club and its neighbour course, the Elmhurst Golf & Country Club. After completing 18 holes, golfers convened at Pine Ridge Golf Club where they were greeted by WCA President, John Schubert, before dining on a scrumptious four-course meal featuring filet mignon. Master of Ceremonies, Brent Kaneski, of Booth Dennehy Ernst Kelsch, got the prize presentation underway and announced winners in the following categories: Longest Drive Golf Pack with Watch sponsored by Lafarge Canada Myles Antony, Pine Ridge Mike Davey, Elmhurst 10 I Closest to the Hole Bikes sponsored by WCA Mike Smith, Pine Ridge John Denoon, Elmhurst Closest to the Hole Cordless Phone sponsored by Lehigh Inland Greg Cole, Pine Ridge Paul Schimnowski, Elmhurst Chipping Contest Calloway Rescue Clubs sponsored by CSAM Terry Henry, Pine Ridge Ken Fardoe, Elmhurst Raffle Prize Draw Set of Jazz Golf Clubs Grant Steski, Crystal Construction Ltd. WCA would like to thank major tournament sponsor Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. and the many hole sponsors for their generous support. Foreword NEW MEMBERS The Winnipeg Construction Association welcomes the following NEW MEMBERS as of May 27, 2008. People First HR Services Ltd. Scott Kaisaris Bayview Construction Ltd. Joel Martens Canada Culvert Jucie Lambert Lowe Mechanical Services Ltd. John Warnica Lawson Sales 1990 Ltd. John Jensen Goertzen Contracting Ltd. Jake Goertzen Superior Propane Todd McLuckie Western Specialty Contracting Philip Spring Partition Systems Ltd. Nicki Bruce Beaman Contracting Ltd. Jayson Beaman Norcraft Cabinetry Clement Michaud Wheat City Roofing Ltd. Bruce McCallum Curtis Carpets Dave Turland Cox Construction Jen Yascheshyn UPCOMING EVENTS Spring BBQ WCA Parking Lot June 24, 2008 Fall Golf Tournament Hecla Oasis Resort September 4, 2008 • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning • Refrigeration • Mechanical “Our goal is to improve the organizations that we are associated with. If we can make our customers’ equipment more productive, we add value to their process and everybody wins.” With Gateway, It’s Personal.™ www.GatewayMechanical.ca 108 Park Lane Avenue Winnipeg, MB Phone # (204) 582-4620 Fax # (204) 582-3588 I 11 Benchmarks Benchmarks Dangerous Defects and Resulting Damages: MANITOBA COURT OF APPEAL LEAVES DOOR OPEN TO FURTHER CLAIMS By James A. Mercury n 1995, the Supreme Court of Canada in Winnipeg Condominium Corporation No. 36 v. Bird Construction Co., established that contractors (as well as subcontractors, architects and engineers) who take part in the design and construction of a building are potentially liable to subsequent purchasers of the building if it can be shown that it was foreseeable that a failure to take reasonable care in constructing the building would create defects that pose a substantial danger to the health and safety of the occupants. I The decision in Bird Construction changed the law. No longer were third parties without a remedy because they didn’t have a contract with the original contractor. The Supreme Court felt that when a contractor’s work went beyond merely “shoddy construction” and became “dangerously defective,” they should be held liable for correcting the defect. In the 13 years since Bird Construction was decided, Courts have struggled with the question of just how far this duty of care should extend and precisely what level of compensation might be available to an aggrieved party. What exactly constitutes a “dangerous defect”? Is the contractor who created the danger liable for only the cost of remedying the defect, or is the aggrieved party entitled to something more? A recent decision of Manitoba’s highest court has left the door open. Facts Brett-Young Seeds Ltd. (Brett-Young), a company in the agricultural grain business, contracted with a manufacturer to supply cones to be used at their premises in Gilbert Plains, MB. The manufacturer retained an engineer, K.B.A. Consultants Inc. (KBA), to assess its design and specifications for the cones and to make recommendations for their installation under BrettYoung’s grain bins. The Problem After the cones were installed to the grain bins, Brett-Young discovered problems with the structure and thereafter sought expert advice. The expert concluded that the cones as originally installed would have posed a hazard to the safety of Brett-Young’s employees working in the area of the grain bins because of a risk of collapse causing injury. 12 I When the manufacturer of the cones refused to do the necessary remedial work, Brett-Young had it done at its own expense. It later sued KBA alleging that its acts posed a foreseeable and substantial danger to the safety of workers. The Claim Although the cones did not actually cause any damage or injury to workers, Brett-Young argued that it had to take pre-emptive action and reduce their use of the cones to one-third capacity until the cones were fixed. Not only did Brett-Young claim the cost of repair (estimated at $179,000), they sought additional damages for profits lost during the time period that the bins were underutilized. KBA applied to summarily dismiss the claim for lost profits on the basis that Bird Construction restricted the types of purely economic loss claims to the cost of repairing the defects and nothing more. The Decision The Manitoba Court of Appeal concluded that Brett-Young’s claim relates to a developing area of the law and that nothing in Bird Construction necessarily precludes a claim for lost profits. A further question that arose was whether it could truly be said that KBA’s design posed a “danger.” At most, KBA argued, this was a case where a product was allegedly not designed and built for its intended purpose. The case was about “shoddy construction” not “danger.” The Court explained that the law is unsettled as to precisely what is required to meet the threshold of a “real and substantial danger.” Simply because the cones may not have presented an “imminent risk of harm,” that was not enough to say that KBA was not responsible for rectifying the potentially hazardous situation. The Supreme Court may soon have to revisit the principle in Bird Construction to provide greater clarity. For now, ‘dangerous defect’ litigation continues to evolve. James A. Mercury practices Civil and Commercial Litigation with the Winnipeg law firm of Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP. Safety Talks Walking the Walk THE WINNIPEG CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION AND THE CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA HAVE REASON TO CELEBRATE — THEY’VE ACHIEVED COR CERTIFICATION By Matthew Bradford he Winnipeg Construction Association (WCA) and the Construction Safety Association of Manitoba (CSAM) have gone from talking the talk to walking the walk. T “We are extremely happy to announce that WCA / CSAM has completed its COR Certification audit, joining the elite group of COR certified companies in Manitoba,” says Ron Hambley, Executive Vice-President of WCA. COR Certification is a nationally-recognized safety program accreditation, verifying a company has implemented an effective safety and health program. According to CSAM Executive Director Sean Scott, CSAM / WCA is the first association in Manitoba to achieve this distinction. “Without question, we are proud to be among the safety and health leaders in our province and sincerely hope we are the first of many organizations to demonstrate they walk the talk,” explains Scott. Program Perks Originally introduced in 2000, COR has grown to be recognized as the primary standard for safety program accreditation in provincial safety. Recognized by the Workplace Safety and Health Division as well as nationally by the participating members of the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations, companies with COR Certification can expect to be first in line for future projects. Completing COR For those interested in adding their names to that list, the process is fairly straightforward. First, a company must complete four training requirements. Following this, the company must audit their safety program through the COR National Audit Instrument, a process which requires a score of 80 per cent overall and a minimum of 50 per cent in each of the 14 safety sections. If successful, the company must then submit their audit and all supporting paperwork to CSAM for an internal audit. Upon receiving a minimum 80 per cent on the internal audit, CSAM will then hire an independent auditor to do a third and final audit on the company. It is with a passing mark on the independent audit that a company will receive their Certificate of Recognition (COR). It may sound like a lot of work, but you don’t have to go it alone. CSAM provides ample support for companies seeking COR Certification by way of training programs, safety courses, coaching and more. Says Scott, “Our role is to provide instruction, training and practical solutions. Companies can contact our office for a program review prior to implementation of their safety program and our staff can visit their office or jobsites for personalized guidelines.” Are you ready to reap the benefits of COR Certification? Let CSAM set you on the path. For more information, go to www.constructionsafety.ca. “Safety is no longer seen as an add-on; it is part of the job, a condition of employment, and COR is rapidly becoming the standard in construction,” details Scott. “It is an effective guideline to identify, communicate and control site hazards.” If protecting lives, ensuring safety and attracting business weren’t enough motivation for industry stakeholders to consider COR Certification, there are also the financial perks to take into account. That is, along with securing the lowest WCB rates in the industry, COR-certified companies saw an average savings of $500,509 in WCB rebates last year alone. Explains Scott, this rebate is part of a three-year pilot project by WCB which grants COR-certified companies an automatic five per cent rate reduction in year one, and subsequent five per cent rebates in years two and three, provided that certain criteria is met. Last year alone, 179 firms received the WCB rebate, a number that CSAM anticipates will explode in 2008. WCA and CSAM are recognized with achieving COR Certification at CSAM’s pancake breakfast, an annual event in celebration of North American Occupational Health and Safety Week. Left to Right: Tom Farrell, Chairperson, Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba; John Schubert, WCA President; Don Hurst, Assistant Deputy Minister, Workplace Safety and Health Division; Ron Hambley, WCA Executive Vice-President; Sean Scott, CSAM Executive Director. I 13 Educating By Design NEW RICHARDSON COLLEGE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT SCHOOLS STUDENTS THROUGH INSTRUCTION AND EXAMPLE By Twila Driedger he University of Winnipeg is putting theory into practice. The post-secondary institution’s proposed new science complex, the Richardson College for the Environment will not only school students in environmental research, but the school itself will be environmental in its building design. According to the University, the College will demonstrate sustainable principles and practices by being a completely green ecosystem both in its design as well as its academic mandate. T A leader in sustainable design in Manitoba, Number TEN Architectural Group was brought on board as the brains behind the innovative design. Construction manager Man-Shield 14 I RICHARDSON COLLEGE Construction Inc., architect Busby Perkins + Will, and engineers Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. and SMS Engineering Ltd. will also have a hand in drastically changing the face of the University’s downtown campus. The 130,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will be located on Portage Avenue between Langside and Furby streets and will increase the University’s capacity by providing new modern laboratories, classrooms and office space. Nearly 50,000 square feet will be devoted to instructional labs, research labs, and support and preparation spaces. Leasable spaces have been configured into the building’s ground level to make room for retail tenants and a food service provider. Currently estimated at $30 million, the College received a significant initial investment of $3.5 million from the Richardson Family, Firm and Foundation to establish the Richardson College for the Environment. Further funds will be raised via public, private and voluntary partnerships. According to Doug Hanna, Principal Architect at Number TEN Architectural Group, the project will be constructed to achieve a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold rating with a number of industry-leading environmental initiatives. Rendering of the Richardson College for the Environment courtesy of Number TEN Architectural Group. The building’s sustainability will be displayed for both students and visitors to see. On the outside, exterior windows will feature graphics from the periodic table, which Hanna says “express the scientific and environmentally-based education and research functions of the facility.” Inside, a feature wall crafted from wood recycled from Galaxy Skateland, the roller rink which previously occupied the Portage Avenue construction site, will be the focal point of the central atrium. “The building is organized around a central atrium that serves many purposes including a public gathering area, student common space, and a venue to showcase science and innovative environmental features,” explains Hanna. In addition to incorporating natural daylight, the area will include a pilot green roof for scientific research, a glass curtain wall utilizing cutting-edge energy efficient technologies and a demonstration living wall. “A living wall is a planted wall that provides a biosystem that assists in filtering and cleaning the air, produces additional oxygen and demonstrates how a balanced microbiosphere can benefit facility occupants,” Hanna describes. “In this way a living wall serves aesthetic, health and philosophical functions.” But you can’t judge this college’s sustainability solely by what you see; many of the project’s innovative designs are hiding behind the atrium walls. 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Supporter of the Winnipeg Construction Association I 15 “ The Richardson College for the Environment will not only school students in environmental research, but the school itself will be environmental in its building design. ” and regional construction materials, selection of low VOC materials, an optimal performance building envelope, and best practice lab design will all contribute to reducing the college’s operating costs and promoting the practice of “green” science. “Laboratory buildings typically consume five times more energy than a commercial office building, mainly due to the large amount of ventilation that is required to purge lab spaces,” Hanna says. “The industry leading lab system design will achieve low energy use by incorporating an innovative threemode operating best practice with 80 per cent heat recovery.” In addition, the conceptual floor plan includes other sustainable features including grey water collection for flushing toilets and the collection of wind power and solar energy to run the building. Student Residence and Child Care Centre The new science complex is only one of the University of Winnipeg’s investments in expanding their downtown campus space and presence on Portage Avenue. On May 2, 2008, the University announced the development of two more exciting new ventures — an innovative student residence and a child care centre — to be built on the north side of the future Richardson College for the Environment. “There’s a tremendous number of exciting projects associated with the University,” UWinnipeg’s World of Opportunity Campaign Chair Bob Kozminski said at the project unveiling. “A downtown campus brings 10,000 young people into the centre of the city every day and I think it’s absolutely necessary that we continue to fuel that.” Estimated at $12 million, the student residence will be aptly named McFeetors Hall: Great-West Life Student Residence, thanks to a combined gift of $2.67 million from U of W alumnus Dr. Raymond L. McFeetors and Great-West Life. 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To reach maximum efficiency, the residence has been designed with leadingedge environmental technologies, including a geothermal energy source, two wind turbines to generate additional power, and a variety of sustainable elements in the ventilation system such as a solar chimney and a heat recovery unit. Thompson notes that in addition to dual flush toilets, operable windows and water conserving fixtures, McFeetors Hall will feature “passive daylighting to all spaces in order to minimize electric light” and “occupancy sensors in corridors and public areas so lights will be off when not occupied.” The upcoming projects at the University of Winnipeg are so environmentally-advanced, even the exteriors will be green. The Richardson College for the Environment will be connected to McFeetors Hall: Great-West Life Student Residence and the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association child care centre by an adjoining greenspace, and the new University of Winnipeg development will be linked to the main campus via a green corridor. If green means go, the University of Winnipeg definitely has its foot on the accelerator. Beyond developing a sustainable building, the University’s greater vision is to promote and produce a sustainable city. “We think part of the objective of the new college will be to help develop the greening of the city itself,” University President and ViceChancellor Lloyd Axworthy said. “It will help to redefine what the city can be, train and educate the leadership of tomorrow and provide a place to do it.” Please Note: This project is still in the design stage and will continue to evolve with project approval by the University expected in early fall 2008. «WKHQDWXUDOO\´JUHHQµ FHUWLILHGEXLOGLQJSURGXFW 9DOXH 6XSSRUW 'HVLJQ 4XDOLW\ %HDXW\ 6WUHQJWK ! !" ! ! I 19 Seven Oaks Goes Back to School WEST KILDONAN COLLEGIATE’S NEW FACILITY IS IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN By Matthew Bradford ne peek through the doors of the brand new West Kildonan Collegiate Institute and you’ll almost wish you were back in high school. From the bright and airy commons area to the modern administrative offices and classrooms, flat screen TVs and more, Seven Oaks School Division’s newest facility is enough to make even the oldest alumni consider heading back to class. O Alumni, for example, like Seven Oaks’ own Cliff Meder: “If I had to go back to school, West Kildonan Collegiate would be the place to go. This is something we built for the future and it’s left the students in awe.” As Director of Operations, Meder has overseen the project from conception to construction, a careful process that’s taken nearly eight years. While earlier plans called for renovations and additions to the old West Kildonan, these plans eventually proved inadequate, giving Meder and his division the go ahead to move forward with plans for the brand new 100,000 square-foot facility. “We went with a completely new school,” states Terry Hanstead, a Project Manager with the general contractors, Bockstael Construction. “Their old high school was a bunch of different buildings that eventually got amalgamated. It was outdated and didn’t meet the needs of a high school. In the end, they decided to build brand new.” PHOTO BY: ZIG THIESSEN 20 I What West Kildonan Collegiate needed was a fresh start, a new concept that would represent a collaborative vision WEST KILDONAN COLLEGIATE put forth by students, teachers and school board alike. “Our goal from the start,” explains Doug Hanna, Principal with Number TEN Architectural Group, “was to have the school be an inviting and inspiring place for students and staff to come each day to learn and collaborate.” As Prime Consultants and Architects, Number TEN Architectural Group was one of the teams tasked with transforming the ambitious vision into reality. Inspired by the guiding principles set forth in an early all-day ‘clean slate’ visioning session, Number TEN set out to do just that, working with Bockstael Construction and others to create a completely modern, unique and inspiring learning environment. As far as first impressions go, West Kildonan Collegiate strikes a bold figure. A few steps in, the glass windows of the administration wing quickly give way to the cavernous Randy Bachman Student Commons area, a roomy multi-purpose hub which easily stands as one of the school’s defining features. Named after its famous former graduate, this ‘student town square’ features ample entertainment space for guests and students, a stage, cafeteria and a brightly lit amphitheatre atmosphere thanks to its spacious design, angled glass lighting and stylish second floor mezzanine. “The Randy Bachman Student Commons is a very unique space in a Manitoba school, funded and envisioned by the school division as a natural gathering space for both the students as well as the growing West Kildonan community,” says Hanna. Adds Meder, “The ambience is very unique. It’s something none of the other high schools in Winnipeg have and it’s such a perfect place for students to gather.” This, however, is just the beginning. While the school’s central area may be a focal point for students and faculty, says Hanstead, “there are a lot of other sustainable features within this building that deserve attention.” Indeed, a further tour reveals one of the province’s largest school gymnasiums, fully-equipped workshops, machine and electronic shops, computer bays and science labs which have all been equipped with the latest in operational and safety technology. As for the arts, West Kildonan Collegiate delivers in spades, offering a number of dramatic performing spaces. Truly, West Kildonan Collegiate is a structural and technical achievement. What’s more, thanks to electrical and mechanical work by MCW-Age Consulting, Kingston Electric and Appin Associates, it’s also very energy efficient. “We’re very proud to call this a Power Smart facility,” claims Meder, citing the Curtis Masters Account Executive Commercial/Surety Grant Park Shopping Centre 221-1120 Grant Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 2A6 P: 204-953-3582 • F: 204-988-4801 C: 204-999-3631 Emergency Claims: 204-792-7929 [email protected] www.horizoninsurance.ca • Painting Commercial & Industrial • Specialty Coatings & Finishes • Drywall & Acoustic Ceilings • Metalizing • Shop Blasting & Painting • Coating Analysis & Inspection • Mobile Field Service • Building Exterior Restoration • Architectural Fibre Glass Carlson Commercial & Industrial Services Ltd. 1035 Mission St., Winnipeg, MB Canada R2J 0A4 Ph: (204) 233-0671 • Fax: (204) 233-6938 Web site: www.carlson.mb.ca I 21 motion detectors installed to control lighting within each classroom, upgraded wiring and the implementation of two condensing boilers and chiller as just some of the energy smart touches. Moving outside, students have access to some of the area’s best recreation spaces including a complete track and field area, football field and basketball and tennis courts. Future plans include the addition of an amphitheatre for outdoor performances and the completion of a walkway that will allow students direct access to the river. While the location allowed for a full complement of outside projects, it also posed a challenge for the overall construction. “It was a green field site,” explains John Bockstael, VicePresident of Bockstael Construction. “We started building it while the developer was developing the new suburb around us so we had to build a temporary road to get in and wait while the main road and major services were brought in.” Other significant challenges included completing the ambitious project without blowing the budget or the strict deadline set forth by the Seven Oaks School Division in order to IMPROVING FIELD CREW PRODUCTIVITY www.cansel.ca LASER SCANNING TRIMBLE TSC2 CONTROLLER INTERACTING WITH TRIMBLE R8 GNSS ROVER We are the largest distributor of land-based positioning systems in North America. Our 9 locations across Canada supply high-end optical survey instruments, GPS, construction lasers, machine control, accessories, field supplies, and more. 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Employers are responsible for a minimum of 50% of premiums and are tax deductible as a business expense. I 23 BUT in MANITOBA it DOES!! Did you realize that in 2007, the Workers Compensation Board reports approximately 40,000 workers reported a workplace injury? Or that there were 30 workplace fatalities recorded? 4,000 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA: • Provide information regarding accident prevention methods and changes to health and safety regulations • Develop resources, tools and training programs to enable contractors to meet their legislated responsibilities • Provide guidance with respect to establishing comprehensive safety programs tailored to meet the needs of individual companies both large and small • To act as the Authority Having Jurisdiction to grant COR Certification & Small Employer COR Certification. Construction injuries accounted for 4212 (10% of total) and 9 fatalities (30% of total). As a rough estimation that would translate into: TODAY approximately 17 workers in construction will be injured 2,000 These recent statistics verify the importance of implementing PREVENTATIVE methods to reduce the possibility of your workers becoming part of these statistics. WORK SHOULDN’T HURT. Identification – Communication and Control of Hazards are the three key components of your legal duties and responsibilities. 0 Construction 2005 3,510 2006 3,934 2007 4,212 Identification – Communication and Control of Hazards are the basis for the implementation of a Safety Program. Identification – Communication and Control of Hazards are the foundations to verify the implementation of an effective safety program – COR Certification. ARE YOU IN!! Hopefully you are in or in the process of implementing a safety program. No longer just because of the legal or financial reasons (both of which are many), but because it is very often a condition of tender. Similar to why you ask for your subcontractors WCB number (to avoid liability), the people that are hiring you are starting to ask for verification that you have a Registered Safety Program. They too, are trying to avoid potential liability for your actions, or lack of actions, as required and outlined in the Workplace Safety and Health Act: www.constructionsafety.ca SAFE ON SITE 7.4(5) (i) “criteria for the evaluating and selecting employers and self-employed persons to be involved in work at the workplace, and 7.4.5(1)(ii) “procedures for regularly monitoring employers and self-employed persons involved in work at the workplace” And, with serious owners, and those in the know, the criteria that is rapidly becoming the standard is COR Certification. SAFE on Site will provide safety information and resources to contractors directly on site and provide contractors with the opportunity to develop and implement an effective safety program. COR Certification and the Small Employer COR verify a company has achieved safety program accreditation; having implemented an effective safety program that meets and exceeds the requirements of the WSH Act – and meets the national standard. CSAM’s role in SAFE on Site: With a dedicated person assigned to SAFE on Site, your Construction Safety Association will coordinate and administer the SAFE on Site program for the industrial, commercial, institutional and residential sectors in both Winnipeg & Brandon. Both of these safety programs revolve around the three basic components discussed: the identification – communication – and control of hazards. Please contact us if we can be of assistance, we have many resources that can be of benefit in your accident prevention efforts. Safety personnel will come directly to your worksite and assist you with the identification, communication and the control of hazards. SAFE on Site will discuss safety issues such as: Safety information and resources available to contractors, Emergency Planning, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety Health and Environment education and training, Legislation and your roles and responsibilities. If your company would like to participate in SAFE on Site, please contact the CSAM office at 775-3171. Or you can download the Participation form from www.constructionsafety.ca. Please contact your CSAM for more information on how we can be of assistance: WINNIPEG: 204-775-3171 BRANDON: 204-728-3456 General Contractors Construction Managers ʕ Gold Seal Certified Staff ʕ Building to LEED Certification 1505 Dugald Road Winnipeg, Manitoba Phone: (204) 233-7135 Fax: (204) 231-0979 www.bockstael.com Generations of Quality - Since 1912 2 RED RIVER COLLEGE’S Heavy Equipment Transportation Centre MANITOBA’S FIRST GOLD SEAL DESIGNATED PROJECT WILL SOON BE PREPARING STUDENTS TO WORK IN THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTATION FIELD By Matthew Bradford t may not look like much now, but that hasn’t stopped the buzz from building around Red River College’s (RRC) brand new Heavy Equipment Transportation Centre. On top of being touted as Manitoba’s very first Gold Seal Designated Project, RRC’s new $15.1 million dollar facility is also generating considerable interest among industry stakeholders who see the school as a major source for future talent. I With its intense focus on apprenticecertified mechanical training and an emphasis on preparing its students for a green-energy economy, RRC’s Heavy Equipment Transportation Centre is gearing up to be a bona fide breeding ground for a new generation of industry trailblazers. With work well underway on this 2008 initiative, RRC’s Project Director, Ted Maciurzynski is confident that the ambitious new Heavy Equipment Transportation Centre will provide unparalleled opportunities for its enrollees. “The New Heavy Equipment Transportation building will represent the state-of-the-art in industrial training space,” states Maciurzynski, adding that Winnipeg’s new school will offer a number of important features including open and flexible lab space, energy-sav- I 27 ing innovations, modern classrooms, spacious shop spaces and drive-through bays to accommodate larger vehicles. Plans are also in the works to equip onsite testing facilities with top-end industry technology including an engine dynamometer and chassis dynamometer cell with an enclosed controlled environment for use in testing truck engine performances under a variety of conditions. In addition to all this, RRC plans to provide students with training on some of the province’s newer greener machines. “At present, there are certain vehicles that cannot be sold in this province because we don’t have the skill sets to repair them,” notes David Woelk, Field Operations Manager for the project’s general contractors, Bockstael Construction (1979) Ltd. “The vehicles are so new to the industry in terms of how green they are, so one of the responsibilities of this building will be to train technicians to repair this type of leading-edge technology.” In short, RRC’s new Heavy Equipment Transportation Centre looks poised Simply the best 3D control. No matter how you move the earth. VANCOUVER . CALGARY . 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As result, notes Maciurzynski, the construction industry as a whole can look forward to an increased level of service. “While the facility focuses on the maintenance of large vehicles, these trucks and tractors are integral to all facets of the construction industry. From heavy road work to craning operations to the movement of virtually all construction materials, all participants in the construction industry will benefit from an increase in the graduates from the program who will be providing specialized servicing for these vehicles.” In a nutshell, Woelk adds, “The new centre will allow RRC to upgrade its capacity and technology to train which will in turn get more apprentices through the system.” RED RIVER COLLEGE On top of being touted as Manitoba’s very first Gold Seal Designated Project, RRC’s new $15.1 million dollar facility is also generating considerable interest among industry stakeholders who see the school as a major source for future talent. Westwood Mechanical Inc. 691 Logan Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 1M5 Bus: (204) 783-7234 Fax: (204) 786-3032 E-mail: offi[email protected] Manitoba’s First Gold Seal Designated Project In addition to becoming one of the top trades training centres in the province, RRC’s Heavy Transportation Equipment Centre is also enjoying its status as the very first Gold Seal Designated Project in Manitoba. Developed by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), the Gold Seal designation is awarded to individuals within the industry who have attained a nationally-recognized level of experience and competence. By extension, becoming a Gold Seal Designated Project requires bringing owners, contractors and other parties with the designation on board right from the start. To date, only four other projects in other provinces have achieved the designa- Over 50 years GLASS • WINDOWS • DOORS Accurate Dorwin Company - Contract Division 1535 Seel Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1C6 Ph: (204) 982-9268 • Fax: (204) 982-8383 Website: www.accuratedorwin.com E-mail: [email protected] “A Company That Service Built” I 29 tion. For RRC, earning their title was a task made simple thanks to ample support from the Winnipeg Construction Association, considerable interest on the part of RRC faculty and backing by Bockstael Construction’s Vice-President John Bockstael who, in his role as Provincial Vice-Chair with CCA, had been a major proponent of Gold Seal certification well before work began. “This is a credential that you can subscribe to,” insists Bockstael in reference to how Gold Seal Certification guarantees a high standard of worksite professionalism, skills, safety and all around reputable industry image. With hopes to use RRC’s landmark project as a proof of concept to encourage future like-minded projects, Bockstael is confident that successful completion of the project will “give us a platform to advertise [Gold Seal] to all of our subcontractors and consulting groups.” Gold Seal Program Manager, Andrew Shepherd is equally excited by the promotional potential, especially when it comes to showcasing how including Gold Seal’s I Industrial V Ventilating C Contractors Fabricators & Erectors of Sheet Metal since 1965 24 Trottier Bay, Wpg. 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Raves Shepherd, “The investment that RRC and its partners are making in the Heavy Equipment Transportation Centre is critical in meeting the skill needs of the construction sec- tor. The foresight of the project partners, not only in meeting skill demands but in promoting Gold Seal as a certification system developed and run by industry, for industry, will be recognized across Canada.” So how does it feel to be Manitoba’s first? In a word, says Maciurzynski: Proud. Pressed for more, he adds: “Red River College is very pleased to be a partner in the first Gold Seal Designated Project in Winnipeg, along with Bockstael Construction and the Winnipeg Construction Association. As an institution very interested in high quality training in various disciplines, the promotion and advancement of qualified tradespersons is consistent with our mandate as a College.” Scheduled for completion in January 2009, the new facility will increase the college’s capacity to train technicians in the heavy equipment transportation field by a whopping 60 per cent, and with the demand for skilled training at an all-time high in Manitoba, it’s not a moment too soon! I 31 A Tale of Two Station 7-8 cost $3.3 million to build. Photo courtesy of Enermodal Engineering Ltd. TWO FIRE STATIONS IN THE CITY OF VAUGHAN PROVIDE GOOD INSIGHT INTO THE TRUE COST OF BUILDING TO LEED STANDARDS nyone who has ever designed or built a LEED-rated building knows that the facility usually costs more to erect. Whether the price premium is a function of market maturity, project size or team experience, there are a number of factors that go into creating a LEED facility that add a few percentage points to a project’s bottom line. A Typical estimates of LEED cost premiums for small buildings range between three and 15 per cent, depending on which LEED rating the design team has targeted. Because larger buildings typically offer more opportunities to 32 I introduce economies of scale, premiums usually range from between one and eight per cent, again depending on the level of LEED rating. A recent case study in the City of Vaughan, Ontario, however, may change the perception that LEED buildings cost significantly more to build. Indeed, consultants involved in the construction of two near-identical buildings, built within 16 months of one another, discovered that the price of modifying one of those buildings to meet the LEED-Gold standard was less than three per cent more than the cost to build the unmodified building. A tale of two fire stations When staff at the City of Vaughan contracted design services for a combined fire and emergency medial station — Station 7-8 — they came to an agreement with the project architect to use the identical design on a second building — Station 7-9 — at a later date. The construction contract for Station 78 was tendered in 2004 and the building opened early in 2006, completed at a cost of slightly more than $3.3 million. But before Station 7-9 was put out to tender, the City of Vaughan introduced a new bylaw that demanded that all new buildings meet at least the LEED Silver rating. That sent the design team back to the drawing board and brought in the services of sustainability consultants Enermodal Engineering. “Our challenge was to help the designers modify the original design for Station 7-8 to bring it up to LEED standards,” explains Enermodal President Stephen Carpenter. “Because we had to work as much as possible within the original floorplate, we could introduce only minor changes to the design.” The design team set about upgrading windows, specifying different roofing materials and enhancing components of the mechanical system in order to realize significant energy savings. Carpenter says it was critical to introduce low-flow plumbing fixtures, higher efficiency furnaces and natural lighting wherever possible to ensure that the building would win valuable LEED points. “This wasn’t a by-the-book LEED project by any stretch of the imagination,” Carpenter says. “Usually with LEED, you start with a blank sheet of paper and design to win program points. This case was more like a retrofit.” The amended project was tendered in early 2006 and construction was completed early last year at a cost of approximately $3.6 million. The interesting thing about the difference in cost between Stations 7-8 and 7-9 is not the fact that the team was able to achieve LEED-Gold certification under such restrictive parameters, but the fact that the team achieved such a high rating at a cost premium of 8.2 per cent. Adjusted for inflation, using the A nearly identical design, Station 7-9 was built at a cost of $3.6 million, and achieved a LEED-Gold rating. Photo courtesy of Enermodal Engineering Ltd. Prairie HVAC Inc. 55 Speers Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 1M2 Phone: (204) 257-4822 Fax: (204) 256-6101 Cell: (204) 801-0962 Email: [email protected] The primary sales focus of Prairie HVAC Sales is the commercial and industrial HVAC/R market. We supply equipment to contractors tendering open bids, invited tenders or design build projects. 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Using this case study as an example — and Carpenter cautions it is only a single example and not necessarily indicative of an emerging trend — given the right conditions and the right construction team, it is possible to build LEED more cost effectively than it was five years ago. 2006 Toronto-region construction price index, the real cost to implement LEED Gold on Station 7-9 was approximately 2.5 per cent. “We used two figures to calculate the inflation-adjusted LEED premium on this project,” says Carpenter. “We first looked at the consumer price index for 2006, but we thought the local construction price index was a bit more accurate, given the CPI includes costs like food and consumer electronics which aren’t a part of this project.” Can LEED be a zero-cost item? While a handful of people in the industry argue that one day soon, “The cost to build LEED depends on so many factors like the construction team, the building type, the climate in which the building is located and even the project size,” says Carpenter. “It’s impossible to assign a LEED cost premium to any project without knowing the exact details of the job. In a best-case scenario, I suppose it could be done at a zero-cost premium, but in a worst case, it could cost as much as 15 per cent extra.” A “Tale of Two” article courtesy of Ottawa Construction Association’s Construction Comment magazine, March 2008 issue in which the same article was titled “Lowcost LEED?” CALADO CONSTRUCTION LTD. CAL-TEX CONSTRUCTION LTD. CAL-TEX CONSTRUCTION LTD. 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B After an extensive environmental review and public consultation, the Manitoba Floodway Authority (MFA), the agency responsible for expanding the floodway, received the green light from federal and provincial regulators to proceed with construction in July 2005. Subsequently, on September 23, 2005, the project was officially kicked off by Premier Gary Doer and former Manitoba Premier Duff Roblin. Over the course of five years, the following major components of the project will be undertaken: 1. Channel excavation of the 47-kmlong floodway channel; 2. Improvements to the Inlet Control Structure in St. Norbert; 3. Expansion of the Outlet Control Structure in Lockport; 4. Replacement of six highway and railway bridges that cross the floodway; 5. Improvements to the West Dike southwest of Winnipeg; and 6. Modifications to various utility crossings across the floodway including the City of Winnipeg Aqueduct. In April 2007 the project reached a major milestone when a 1-in-300-year level of flood protection was achieved — equivalent to the 1826 flood, the largest flood in Manitoba’s history. The project is on track to provide 1-in-700year flood protection for the spring of 2009. According to Ernie Gilroy, CEO of the MFA, significant progress has been made on the excavation of the floodway channel since the project began. I 35 “Initially, engineers working on the project had contemplated that excavation work would occur mainly during summer months,” said Gilroy. “However, after the work began, excavation contractors suggested that winter excavation work could also be undertaken since compaction of the earth was not required. As a result, contractors have tended to work throughout the year.” This has resulted in approximately 31 km or approximately 70 per cent of the channel being excavated and approximately 15 million cubic metres of earth moved. Once fully excavated, over 21 million cubic metres of earth will have been moved and the channel’s capacity will have been increased from 60,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) to 140,000 CFS. Construction on the entire project has progressed well including the completion of the following key project components: • More than 31 km of channel excavation from the Inlet to PTH 59 North Bridge; • Completion of the Trans-Canada Highway #1 East Bridge; • Completion of the PTH 59 South Highway Bridge; • Completion of the CNR Sprague Railway Bridge; • Completion of the CNR Redditt Railway Bridge; • Completion of the relocation of the City of Winnipeg Aqueduct; and SPECIALIZING IN ON-SITE OPERATOR TRAINING & CONSULTING PROGRAMS • 30 km section of the West Dike. Components that are currently under construction include: • • • • • • • Aerial Devices Boom Trucks Cranes Excavators Forklifts Railway Equipment Rigging Phone: 204-654-0879 Fax: 204-669-1401 Toll Free: 1-866-271-7771 www.raes-training.ca E-mail: [email protected] • 17 km of channel excavation from the PTH 59 North Bridge to the Outlet; • Expansion of the Outlet Control Structure; • Improvements to the Inlet Control Structure; • Replacement of the CPR Keewatin Railway Bridge; and • Replacement of the CPR Emerson Railway Bridge. Other contracts that will be tendered 36 I include the Seine River Siphon Inlet Improvements, Red River Erosion Protection Opposite the Outlet and additional West Dike Improvements. To date, in addition to engineering contracts, approximately 51 major construction tenders have been awarded on the project, the vast majority of which were awarded to Manitoba companies from across the province. As one of the largest public infrastructure projects in Manitoba’s history, the expansion has already resulted in significant economic opportunities for workers, the construction industry and the provincial economy. Over 1,000 people, over 200 pieces of heavy equipment and over 100 companies — including construction, engineering and suppliers — have and continue to work on the project. One economist has suggested that the total economic spin-offs from the project over five years will be approximately $2.5 billion to the provincial economy. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING ELECTRICAL & DATA NETWORK SERVICE & MAINTENANCE PLANNING, INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF COMPUTER CABLING DATA CABLING AND MEDIA VERIFICATION TEGG PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES UNDERGROUND UTILITY SERVICES LOCATING Offering Full Electrical Service Capabilities - Contracting; Maintenance; And 7-day, 24 Hour Service Teams Since 1918 106 Lowson Crescent R3P 2H8 Telephone: (204) 786-2435 Fax: (204) 783-2180 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mccaine.com ! " # According to the project schedule, the floodway channel will be expanded to the 1-in-700-year flood level by the spring of 2009, with the completion of the entire project scheduled for 2010. For more information: Manitoba Floodway Authority 200-155 Carlton Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 3H8 Tel. (204) 945-4900 Toll Free: 1 (866) 356-6355 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.floodwayauthority.mb.ca $% ### ! " ! # !"#$%&' !#()*%+++,' !#(!++*%(( I 37 703 Riverwood - 703 Riverwood Ave. PHOTOS BY: ZIG THIESSEN Owner: Freedom Developments Inc. Developer: McGowan Russell Design Group Architect: Raymond S.C. Wan Architect Inc. Structural Engineer: Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. Mechanical Engineer: BP Design Ltd. Electrical Engineer: MCW/AGE Consulting Professional Engineers Landscape Architect: McGowan Russell Design Group Civil Engineer: Stantec Consulting Ltd. General Contractor: Concord Projects Ltd. Mechanical: Winter’s Plumbing & Heating (1995) Ltd. Electrical: River East Electric Concrete: S & J Construction Ltd. Masonry: Cornerstone Construction Hollowcore: Lafarge Canada Inc. Roofing: Transcona Roofing (2000) Ltd. Flooring: Curtis Carpets Drywall: Wall-Tec Interiors Doors & Windows: All Weather Windows Glass & Glazing: Covenant Aluminum and Glass RIVER EAST Celebrating 20 years ELECTRIC Electrical Contractors 343 McIvor Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2G 1A1 Telephone (204) 668-6542 Fax (204) 667-8254 38 I GRANITE CONCRETE SERVICES INC For the newest and largest concrete pumps in Manitoba Call 338-2005 Fax: (204) 338-9722 email: [email protected] CONCRETE AND EXCAVATION CONTRACTORS S & J CONSTRUCTION LTD. Ph: (204) 338-9776 Fax: (204) 338-9722 E-mail: [email protected] I 39 Bank of Montreal - Henderson Highway at Springfield Road Owner: Bank of Montreal Architect: MCM Architects Inc. Structural Engineer: GC Engineering Mechanical Engineer: G-Mech Engineering Inc. Electrical Engineer: MCW/AGE Consulting Professional Engineers Civil & Site Engineer: SEG Engineering Inc. Landscape Architect: McGowan Russell Design Group Construction Manager: PCL Constructors Canada Inc. Mechanical: Quality Air Control Ltd. Electrical: Static Electric Ltd. Demolition: Paragon Industries Ltd. Piling: Subterranean (Manitoba) Ltd. Structural Steel: Tatra Ornamental Iron Works Ltd. Roofing: Flynn Canada Ltd. Glass & Glazing: AGC Winnipeg Glass Centre Flooring: Imperial Flooring Ltd. Tile: The Fabris-Milano Group Limited Masonry: GKW Construction Inc. Drywall: Gypsum Drywall Interiors Ltd. Painting: Security Decorating Co. Ltd. Millwork: FC Woodworks Inc. “For all your project management and masonry needs” 54 St. Paul Blvd. West St. Paul MB R2P 2W5 Tel: (204) 633-7000 Fax: (204) 694-5042 [email protected] 40 I PHOTOS BY: ZIG THIESSEN Gary Heymann Karl Heymann Around MANITOBA Pulse on River - 374 River Ave. PHOTOS BY: ZIG THIESSEN Owner & Developer: Chartier Property Management Inc. Architect: Prairie Architects Inc. Structural Engineer: Wolfrom Engineering Ltd. Mechanical Engineer: Faraci Engineering Ltd. Construction Manager: Man-Shield Construction Inc. Mechanical: Wes-Man Mechanical Electrical: 3-Phase Electrical Ltd. Piling: Subterranean (Manitoba) Ltd. Roofing: Transcona Roofing (2000) Ltd. Glass & Glazing: Allan’s Glass & Aluminum Products Ltd. Elevators: KONE Inc. Drywall: Capri Interiors Ltd. Painting: Nu West Decorating Inc. I 41 Seven Oaks General Hospital Emergency Department - 2300 McPhillips Street PHOTOS BY: ZIG THIESSEN Owner: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Architect: LM Architectural Group Structural Engineer: Hanaschuk Consultants Inc. Mechanical Engineer: Nova 3 Consulting Engineers Electrical Engineer: MCW-AGE Consulting Professional Engineers General Contractor: Parkwest Projects Ltd. Mechanical: Derksen Plumbing & Heating (1984) Ltd. Electrical: Allco Electrical Ltd. Piling: Preset Piling Ltd. Structural Steel: Shopost Iron Works (1989) Ltd. Glass & Glazing: Border Glass & Aluminum Roofing: Master Roofing Ltd. Flooring: Antex Western Ltd. Masonry: Roma Masonry Ltd. 35 CELEBRATING YEARS OF BUSINESS PH: (204) 942-4503 FX: (204) 949-0246 www.masterroofing.net 42 I Around MANITOBA Winnipeg Soccer Complex - Chancellor Matheson Rd. MISSION PHOTOS BY: ZIG THIESSEN ACCOMPLISHED Owner’s Agent: City of Winnipeg – Planning, Property and Development Department Owner: University of Manitoba – Purchasing Department Architect: Stantec Architecture Ltd. Structural Engineer: Lavergne Draward & Associates Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: MCW-AGE Consulting Professional Engineers Construction Manager: Bird Construction Co. Mechanical: Ambassador Mechanical Ltd. Electrical: McCaine Electric Ltd. Piling: Subterranean (Manitoba) Ltd. Excavation: Maple Leaf Construction Ltd. Reinforcing Steel: Mid-Canada Reinforcing Inc. Pre-Engineered Building: Crane Steel Structures Ltd. Structural Steel: Abesco Ltd. Creative Door Services Congratulates Bird Construction Ltd. For Choosing Quality Creative Door Products For The New Winnipeg Soccer Complex 64 Hoka Street Winnipeg, MB R2C 3N2 Ph: 204-224-1224 • Fax: 204-224-1218 www.creativedoor.com Products and Services Air Conditioning Contractors & Systems Special Trade Cont-Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning 540 Archibald St., Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 0X4 Phone: (204) 231-1094 • Fax: (204) 231-1661 I 43 Tecumseh Street Parkade Tecumseh St. & McDermot Ave. – Health Sciences Centre PHOTOS BY: ZIG THIESSEN Owner: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority – Capital Planning & Construction Department Co-owner: Health Sciences Centre, Capital Planning & Construction Department Architect: Stantec Architecture Ltd. Structural Engineer: Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: SMS Engineering Ltd. Civil & Site Engineer: Stantec Consulting Ltd. General Contractor: Dominion Construction Company Inc. Mechanical: Wescan Electrical Mechanical Services Electrical: Nor-Tec Electric Ltd. 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Ltd. 44 I Industry News Major Winnipeg Projects: Issued in March 2008 Winnipeg Building Permit Statistics: March 2008 VALUE BUILDING PERMIT DESCRIPTION ADDRESS $500,000 Construction of a New SFD & Attached Garage $720,000 Partial Permit-Foundation of Apartments $800,000 Construction Addition of an Office / Residence 346 Broadway $829,111 Interior Alteration of an Industrial Multi-tenant 100 Hoka St. $928,144 Exterior Alteration to Apartments $980,000 Interior Alteration of an Office RESIDENTIAL 1629 McCreary Rd. 250 Dalhousie Dr. 300 Selkirk Ave. 167 Lombard Ave. $1,000,000 Interior Alteration of Apartments 2265 Portage Ave. $1,000,000 Partial Permit-Foundation of Row Housing 35 Grandmont Blvd. $1,700,000 Construction Addition to a Hotel 2100 McPhillips St. $1,850,000 Partial Permit-Foundation of a SFD & Attached Garage 214 Grenfell Blvd. $2,000,000 Construction of a New Auto Dealership 1717 Waverley St. $2,072,400 Construction of a New Office Multi-use 1155 Concordia Ave. $4,000,000 Interior Alteration of Apartments 2245 Portage Ave. $9,500,000 Construction of New Apartments 230 Fairhaven Rd. SOURCE: Data collected by and reprinted with permission from Winnipeg Building Permits Summary, March 2008. For more information, please visit www.winnipeg.ca/ppd. Apartment Rowhouse Semi-detached Single Alterations/ Additions TOTAL NON RESIDENTIAL Commercial Industrial Institutional Hotel/Motel Public Buildings/ Theatres Office Alterations/ Additions TOTAL NUMBER OF PERMITS MARCH 2007 4 4 1 190 201 NUMBER OF PERMITS MARCH 2008 6 12 13 139 168 VALUE OF PERMITS YEAR TO DATE 400 338 $103,091 NUMBER OF PERMITS MARCH 2007 2 4 2 0 0 NUMBER OF PERMITS MARCH 2008 2 0 1 0 3 VALUE OF PERMITS YEAR TO DATE 1 171 2 178 $5,604 $44,706 180 186 $63,221 (VALUE IN $000) $17,376 $1,944 $2,340 $59,167 $22,264 (VALUE IN $000) $7,030 $426 $392 $0 $5,604 SOURCE: Data collected by and reprinted with permission from Winnipeg Building Permits Summary, March 2008. For more information please visit www.winnipeg.ca/ppd. Competitive Materials Cost Indices – Canada: April 2008 SOURCE: Data collected by and reprinted with permission from the Portland Cement Association, Economic Research, April 2008. Material Prices Commodity Week Ending 4/4/08 106 Week Ending 4/25/08 120 % change Trend from 1 year ago ↑ 80.1% Crude Petroleum (USD/barrel) ↑ Natural Gas 9.36 10.72 44.3 (USD/Mbtu) ↑ Copper 8809 8699 11.5% (USD/metric ton) ↑ Steel (USD/ton) 330 478 69.4% ↓ Lumber 211 218 -6.5% (spf 2x4 USD/000bf) ↓ Oriented strand board 131 141 -1.9% (7/16 USD/000 sq. ft.) SOURCE: Data collected by and reprinted with permission from Export Development Canada’s Weekly Commodity Update. For more information, please visit www.edc.ca/economics. 2006 2007 2007 Sept Oct Nov Dec 2008 Jan Feb 2008 YTD Primary Steel Products 115.0 % Change Year-Ago -4.1% 111.3 110.4 -3.2% -5.4% 108.5 -4.7% 107.3 -5.1% 109.2 0.2% 111.1 0.0% 111.8 0.7% 111.5 0.4% Lumber and Timber 73.2 % Change Year-Ago -7.5% 68.0 66.0 -7.0% -7.3% 63.5 -8.8% 62.9 -8.2% 64.0 63.3 62.4 62.9 -8.4% -14.2% -13.3% -13.8% Asphalt Bitumen* 189.8 174.4 175.2 166.0 159.2 % Change Year-Ago 32.1% -8.1% -24.7% -15.5% -1.1% 155.5 7.7% 166.4 14.4% N/A N/A 166.4 14.1% Ready Mix Concrete 124.0 % Change Year-Ago 5.8% 131.5 6.1% 134.5 4.8% 134.5 4.7% 134.5 4.8% 129.8 130.2 4.7% 4.8% 130.9 5.6% 130.9 5.8% Prices for primary steel products advanced for a third consecutive month, increasing 0.7% in February. Recent increases have been moderate, yet may be setting the stage for some further price acceleration in steel products this year. A slumping U.S. housing sector and emerging weakness in Canadian residential construction continue to add downside pressure to lumber prices which declined by a double-digit 13.3% in February. Asphalt prices continued to increase in January, advancing 14.1%. Aggregate prices, which accelerated from a 6.1% increase in the first half of last year, to a 9.5% pace in the second half of last year, and increased 8.7% in the first two months of this year, may be putting additional upside pressure on asphalt prices. Ready mix concrete price increases softened marginally from the fourth quarter measure of 5.8%, but are nevertheless running at a firm upward pace. 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