Editor's viewpoint February - March 2015 Table of Contents From chips to skyscrapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 In this issue, we take a look at the technological revolu- tion, and how it will reshape Canada's architectural, engi- neering and construction industry. Some of the changes and innovations seem far-fetched – and I doubt there will be wide-spread construction of full- size structures with 3D printers in Canada in the near future. Yet augmented imagery has already begun to find applica- tions in the design process and I don't think wearable tech- nologies – adding to our ability to communicate sensory images immediately – are far off, either. And Building Information Modeling (BIM) – the founda- tion of these further-reaching technologies – has arrived in force, and has begun influencing and impacting on the en- tire design, construction and building management process. Other stories explore the increasing roles of women in construction, ready-mixed construction in B.C. and a won- derful perspective from a U.S. building materials marketing consultant about the Canadian character. If you have news, announcements or ideas to share, please connect with me at buckshon@cadcr.com. We can provide publicity at the Canadian Design and Construction Report website and possibly in the next online issue. NOW AVAILABLE: PDF PAGE-FLIPPING TECHNOLOGY JUST LIKE THE DOCUMENT YOU ARE READING NOW... SEE THE ONLINE VERSION FOR A SAMPLE. What really works for marketing and business development success? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 News Briefs: Construction across Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The problem with Canadian building materials . . . . . . . . . . .19 Top 40 under 40: Richard Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 WIN-DOOR EVENT: WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION Karen Devereaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Diane MacDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Sandy Van Someren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Carrie Pedersen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 RJG Construction Ltd. builds $6.6 million project in Burin . . . 26 READY-MIXED CONCRETE BC Ready Mixed Concrete Association (BCRMA) innovates with environmental, safety and technological certifications and programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Rolling Mix Concrete (Edmonton) Ltd. connects staff and clients with exceptional local service . . . . . . . . . 30 Alberta Ready-Mixed Concrete Association takes on challenges in evolving economy, industry . . . . . 32 HOTEL DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Magazine and Newsletter Design Online or Print – Big or Small It can always be simple www.memoproductions.ca 819-827-3802 WOMEN IN SCAFFOLDING Angela Romita builds relationships and handles senior responsibilities as Nutech's managing director . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Canadian High Arctic Research Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Dodge upcoming project reports (online only) . . . . . . . . . . . 40 info@memoproductions.com The Canadian Design and Construction Report — February - March 2015 – 3