Welcome Winter 2015 Table of Contents Flooring failures: Contractors shouldn't be scapegoats . . . . . . 4 Authenticity: Are you really doing what you are saying The truth about gender equity and brand image . . . . . . . . . . 6 This issue of Canadian Design and Construction Report demonstrates the incredible diversity and oppor- tunity within this nation's architectural, engineering and construction industry. You can see the choices in build- ing materials, in exciting projects in every region, and in the nuts-and-bolts challenges in achieving success; whether it be gender equality, or the mechanics of suc- cessfully winning RFP competitions. The industry's success largely builds on individual, often highly-specialized skills, co-ordinated effectively so that projects can be completed on time and budget, yet with esthetic appeal and sustainable economic value. Most of the time things go well, though there will always be controversy and differing interests. Please feel free to share your stories, concerns, images, and ideas – we'll continue exploring issues and projects of special relevance to the industry in future is- sues. You can reach me by email at buckshon@cadcr.com. Mark Buckshon Interim Editor Canadian Design and Construction Report NOW AVAILABLE: PDF PAGE-FLIPPING TECHNOLOGY JUST LIKE THE DOCUMENT YOU ARE READING NOW... SEE THE ONLINE VERSION FOR A SAMPLE. Marketing and business development The process winners use to win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 News Briefs: Construction across Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Win-door North America attracts 3,200 participants to 20th anniversary fenestration trade show . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 WOMEN IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EDCO chief executive Heather Lalonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Norfolk County, Ontario: Linda D’Hondt-Crandon . . . . . . . .18 Lloydminster's Alberta/Sask: Katlin Ducherer . . . . . . . . . . . 19 City of North Bay: Marla Tremblay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Durham, Ontario: Kathy Weiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Dufferin County: Theresa Sauren, Nancy Tuckett, . . . . . . . 22 Sonya Pritchard and Michele Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 INSURANCE AND SURETY Canadian Construction law and insurance: Challenges couple with opportunities as industry evolves . . . . . . . . . 26 HUB International: Insurance and surety broker partners with contractor clients for risk management and profitable bidding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ONTARIO'S TOP FIVE CONTRACTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Dancor Construction Development combines construction and development with speed and cost-efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 PCL: Employee shareholders build one of Canada's best managed companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 WOOD CONSTRUCTION National Forest Products distributes high-quality softwood lumber for wood truss industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 New building code rules could change industry paradigm . 35 Boise Cascade adapts its wood products to regional market and builder requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 B.C.'s Wood Innovation and Design Centre demonstrates potential for tall wood structures around the world . . . . 38 MORE SPECIAL STORIES AND FEATURES EllisDon wins Vancouver Regional Construction Association award for TRIUMF ARIEL project . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Safway Services Delivers Safe Access and Industrial Services Across Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Building and Concrete Restoration Association of Ontario (BCRAO) represents industry's interests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Read Jones Christoffersen (RJC) Ltd. specializes in concrete and building restoration engineering challenges . 48 CANADA'S ROOFING INDUSTRY: Labour supply, technological change and regulatory challenges spur innovation and higher industry standards . . 50 Magazine and Newsletter Design Online or Print – Big or Small It can always be simple www.memoproductions.ca 819-827-3802 info@memoproductions.com Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) in 2014 “The stars align for EIFS” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Canamould Extrusions Inc.: Pre-coated architectural foam shapes save time and money . 56 Trade Unions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Dodge upcoming project reports (online only) . . . . . . . . . . . 66 The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Fall 2014 – 3