ATLANTIC CANADA Calvert says this kind of challenge is common for Newfoundland construction projects because manufac- turing options on the island are limited and most every- thing has to come in from somewhere, involving cost premiums and requiring extra time. “Our construction manager, Chamberlain Construction Services Ltd., is well versed in the challenges of weather, materials and labor so knew exactly how to handle this project.” There is also a shortage of local trades, in part be- cause there is a lot of construction underway in Atlantic Canada. In many cases, tradespeople travelled from elsewhere in the region, Calvert said. Calvert says the building’s design had to be modified to respect the more aggressive Atlantic climate. “There are aspects of wind and rain that have to be understood. That means being diligent in the quality of the building.” 14 – Fall 2013 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report The building includes spray foam insulation to provide higher performance and R values, sealing the gaps and avoiding negative pressure that might draw in air and water. Attention has also been paid to storm water man- agement. “This particular site has a hill at the back so it has been graded to create a retention pond to manage discharge into the system,” Calvert said. “This feature is especially important given the potential for heavy rains.” “The design is contemporary and features a sweeping curved roof, a lot of glass on the main floor and colorful textures that are vibrant without being dated.” SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts manages more than 20 hotels and resorts across Canada under brands including Marriott, Radisson, Hilton, Quality, Best Western and Ra- mada.