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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.”
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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.”
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