Editor's viewpoint March 2016 Can you connect? The single most effective opportunity building message I can share is that community and association participation and leadership will elevate your career and business, though (perhaps ironically), you cannot expect to succeed if you go about your community service with selfish intent. The good news is you don’t have to sell your soul, or engage in activities and associations against your values and principles. If you have interests in business development (sales), the best associations and groups, not surprisingly, will in- clude those serving your clients. Accordingly, if you work with residential builders, you would engage with relevant home builders’ associations. Truly selfless community service, even if the initiatives are not directly industry related, also provides incredible rewards. I’ve noticed how many of the most successful business owners are also determined philanthropists. If you don’t have lots of money, you can still contribute time. (And leaders spend plenty of money and time at these self- less endeavors.) If you have worthy causes or association initiatives you would like to see recognized, let me know. You can email me at buckshon@cadcr.com. Mark Buckshon Table of Contents Canadian Infrastructure Report Card Canada’s municipal infrastructure at risk of rapid deterioration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Building Science: Understanding the differences between nominal and effective R-value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Legacy Building Solutions: Multipurpose event centre at Alberta resort demonstrates advantage of tension fabric rigid steel frame structures . . . . 10 Guest Column: Estate planning with your registered investments . . . . . . . . . 12 A local project with national significance: Competitors vie for mammoth LeBreton Flats redevelopment in central Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Taking measure of a massive infrastructure investment . . . . . 16 News Briefs: Construction across Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Association leadership news across Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 SPECIAL FEATURES NASCC: The Steel Conference in Orlando April 13 to 15 . . . . 26 NOW AVAILABLE: PDF PAGE-FLIPPING TECHNOLOGY JUST LIKE THE DOCUMENT YOU ARE READING NOW... SEE THE ONLINE VERSION FOR A SAMPLE. Dowco reaches for the future with digital speed steel detailing International business builds on North American knowledge, experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Greenbrook delivers speed, quality and economical detailing for steel fabricators and contractors . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Techflow: Achieving detailing success through strength, experience and technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 BC Ready-Mixed Concrete Association to become Concrete BC as association implements game changing initiatives . . . . . . 34 Alberta Ready-Mixed Concrete Association leads industry initiatives in safety, quality and opportunity building . . . . 36 Open Shop Contracting Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Calgary based McIntyre Crane & Rigging Ltd. provides personalized service and responsiveness . . . . . . 40 Women Building Futures Laying the foundation for women in construction . . . . . . . . . 42 Magazine and Newsletter Design Online or Print – Big or Small It can always be simple www.memoproductions.ca The third option: CLAC and PCA develop collaborative and flexible model for construction industry labour relations . . . . . . . . . . 45 CQN Advantage: Contractor management software avoids the negative qualities of third party verification services . . . 47 Dodge upcoming project reports . . . . . . . . . .ONLINE ONLY - 48 819-827-3802 info@memoproductions.com The Canadian Design and Construction Report — March 2016 – 3