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Welcome The cohesive perspective The defining characteristic of Canada's ar- chitectural, engineering and construction community is its diversity, combined with cohesion. This issue's topics reflect the industry's interdependent nature, ranging from ready-mix producers in western Canada to skills shortage chal- lenges in the Atlantic region. Brad Lamb's condo developer's per- spective provides a refreshing view from an owner who must work with industry professionals, the trades, government, and the public. The industry's nature – where specialists must acquire impres- sive skills, and co-ordinate them with others – requires both spe- cialized and interdisciplinary organizations and services. Hopefully Canadian Design and Construction Report bridges the gap; communicating at high enough a level to provide valuable information, without becoming overloaded with jargon and ex- tremely technical details. As we prepare to publish this issue, I'm already looking for- ward to the summer edition. I expect we will have insights and content from the Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) na- tional convention in Kitchener, among other stories. Please let us know if there are issues or stories you would like covered, as well. You can reach me at buckshon@cadcr.com or by phoning (888) 432-3555 ext 224. Mark Buckshon Editorial co-ordinator Canadian Design and Construction Report Spring 2014 Table of Contents NEWS The developer's story: Could anything go right? . . . . 4 Exposing the truth behind Naked Buildings . . . . . . . . 8 Marketing advice: What should you do when others aren't playing fair? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Northern Lights show: Insights into cultural and business opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Canadian Wood Council supports independent study documenting safety of wood frame construction . 14 B.C. Council of Construction Associations Provincial association focuses on health and safety issues and relationships with WorkSafeBC . . . . . . . 17 A look ahead for Canada's construction labour force requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 BuildForce Canada labour forecasts show increasing demand for skilled trades in Atlantic Canada . . . . . 23 Atlantic Canada Construction News Briefs . . . . . . . . 25 Atlantic Canada Construction Labour and Employee Relations Forum to explore issues expected on major projects on horizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 PROJECT REPORTS ARMCA speaks for 93 per cent of Alberta's concrete producers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Women in Construction — Western Canadian Construction Industry . . . . . 38 All Weather Windows’ Carrie Pedersen . . . . . . . . . . . 40 All Weather Windows’ Sandy Van Someren . . . . . . . 41 Katrina Stettner – Harmony Builders, Regina . . . . . 43 Maria Volansky – Integrity Building Products . . . . . 44 PLAN YOUR STAY EARLY Donna Anderson – Trisura Guarantee Insurance Co. 45 Book 7 days ahead and get Wood WORKS! British Columbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 15% savings! Tammy Grassa — Jones Deslauriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 McGraw-Hill Dodge construction leads . . . . . . . . . . 56* * in online edition at www.cadcr.com www.threadsoflife.ca The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Winter 2014 – 3 The developer's story: Could anything go right? Toronto-based condo developer Brad Lamb described property developers' challenge in a re- cent presentation to the Ottawa Construction Specifications Canada chapter. Although tongue- in-cheek, the excerpts here indicate the real chal- lenges anyone encounters who decides to take on the process of building/transforming a com- munity as a business. After this story first appeared online, it went “viral” through Twitter, as several readers interested in the development industry shared it with thousands of col- leagues on their lists. One reader observed that this story is “Probably the best article written for people to under- stand the development business.” Another wrote: “Best read all day, week, and year. Thank you.” By Brad Lamb Special to the Canadian Design and Construction Report Development takes millions of dollars. In 2002, where did I get the money to start this enterprise? I have al- ways been an advocate for putting money to work. I am not risk averse and I believe in growth and the positive side of life. Optimism is more profitable than pes- simism. I told you how I had started a real estate invest- ment company in 1985. I funded Lamb Development Corp. with $2 million. I sold 15 investment condos held by my investment company, a small portion of what I had bought over the previous 15 years. I paid a large tax bill and I was ready to go. The condo development business in Toronto, it turns out, is extraordinarily difficult. It takes huge amounts of money, and is fraught with risk. By example, a typical development is a $80-$150 million business that has a four-year life and then it is over. The pressure is unbe- lievable but it is a fantastic challenge. Let me explain. Opportunities to buy good development land in Toronto are few and far between. Firstly, you will buy land from either an unwilling seller with unrealistically high expectations, or by an auction-style overpriced bid process. You can choose from either terrible option. Ei- ther way, with so little land available, your price will be based on the maximum conceivable density which is only possible in a parallel universe inhabited by reason- able people. So, you will not actually achieve the density that you paid for. 4 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Toronto is the most competitive environment in the world to design and rezone a project. Planning and de- sign mistakes cannot be made or they could cost you the development. Good architects and consultants are difficult to find in a hyper crowded, busy landscape. As time is always of the essence in real estate, you will need to be a drill sergeant to get your consultants to focus. There will be many consultants, more than you can possibly imagine (architectural, mechanical, electri- cal, historic, archaeological, legal, planning, structural, soils, acoustical, energy modelling, landscape, interior designer, shoring, construction management, building code, wind study to name about half). Their focus on your project is hard to ensure. All are needed to con- tribute studies for a city planning application. This process is like herding cats and all of this will take far more time than you allocated. You will have to greatly exceed the existing zoning of the land and probably have to change its use. All the easy land has long been developed, so land today is going to be difficult to develop and a guaranteed fight with city planners, councillors, and rate payers. In most cities, your development would be welcome by all. In most cities, development is rare. Not in Toronto. The planning department in Toronto will not agree to any rea- sonable proposal. Don’t ever attempt to alter employ- ment land or “neighbourhood” designations. You will lose. If you go the route of working with the city plan- ners, your project will be marginalized and decimated by untalented hands that mostly failed in private industry. Their meddlings will make your project less good, more expensive to build, smaller in scale, and far less prof- itable than anticipated. Podiums and setbacks, setbacks and podiums, they are the only words in a planner’s vo- cabulary. Of course, most councillors just pander to rate payers. They actually have less vision than their short- sighted, selfish, NIMBY constituents. You will have to sell 65-75 per cent of the building to buyers, sight unseen, aware that they have a four-year wait ahead of them. This of course is one of the largest outlays of money they will ever make with less concrete information available to them than when buying a sand- wich. With much work and patience, you may prevail. You will likely experience a slowdown or even a reces- sion during the overall five-year development process. You will have to figure out how to beat it. Some projects will fail. The best ones won’t. You must get buyers to give you 15-20 per cent deposits, even though most con- dos are for first time buyers and they usually have a min- imal deposit of five per cent. You are selling in the most competitive environment in the free world. Everyone wants to buy at opening day VIP pricing, even one and a half years after you’ve opened your sales office. And of course, don’t sell to investors because your bank believes it is “too risky,” even though investors are, logically speaking, the most likely buyer of your product. Why? Move-up/move-down buyers don’t typically like to make decisions four years prior to their needs, and as I just stated, first-time buyers can only scratch together five per cent down which the funding bank won’t ap- prove as a sale. Most buyers believe they are more knowledgeable The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 5 and talented than the actual developer, project architect and designers. They are mystified as to why certain de- sign decisions were made as their massive abilities have allowed them to amass a small fortune of $30,000 over 35 years of saving and investing but of course they are real estate experts. They say things like, “Why are the suites so small? They’re like shoe boxes. I couldn’t live in anything that small.” Of course, when asked about their budget, you realize it’s not actually about apartment size, rather it’s about their total lack of any money. Ap- parently, their awesome talents do not draw awesome salaries. In some way of course, this must be our failing for not devising a way to build something for nothing. Other buyers say things like, “I think there are too many glassy towers. I hate glassy towers, why do all develop- ers build glassy towers? Why can’t they be more original like in Paris without all the glass? Of course these same buyers don’t want to face north, because “light is very important to me” and did I say I want floor to ceiling win- dows because I need light or I’ll die. Now that you have sold enough suites, you now have to actually truly design it. This is the six to eight month odyssey known as “design drawings,” or DD, where con- sultants you work with try to actually deliver a reasonable replica to what was promised or sold. Your architect is resolutely holding on to his unrealistic vision while ‘value engineering’ is marginalizing the building largely because it took 12 months too long to sell and the architect is a dreamer. Next comes your construction financing. Just as you start to talk to banks, Minister Flaherty and company have pulled the rug from under your feet. He is of the opinion, due to his years of experience working in the development business, real estate, and banking, that there is a banking problem developing in the condo con- struction lending business. Apparently he too is now a real estate expert. He figures he needs to slow it down. So now construction financing has vanished and you now are standing alone with a $90M project and no lenders. No problem – just put your head down, stay positive, avoid a fiscal cliff, and all will be fine in time. Time. Time in the development business, is otherwise known as ‘the devil.’ Six months later, the lenders are back and you’ve got your financing. But you are now $750,000 over budget because of the unanticipated extra costs of your extension on your land loan and some nasty new extension fees. You’re going to need some more value-engineering. Finally, it’s time to build. God forbid that the construc- tion market is tight or all your costing projections will be wrong. You hope that the forming contractors aren’t cur- rently colluding. You continue away at reducing costs as your budget is still higher than your bank loan allows due to the delays and additional bank and consulting costs. Of course, now that you actually have your financing ap- proved, so does everyone else. Construction costs just 6 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report went up due to the many multiple large projects bidding for work. More value engineering ahead. Now as you start to excavate and shore, you “discover” the remnants of an old building, formerly collapsed and buried on your site. It’s funny that your high-priced soil consultant couldn’t find that. Ouch! $500,000 in extra disposal costs, more value engineering. Oh no, now your shoring contractor has hit some large rocks, that is not part of their contract… oops, $100,000 in extras – thank goodness for that $3M in contingency. Over the next 24 months while you build the building, every one of your consultants from the de- signer, architect, mechanical engineer, civil engineer, sur- veyor, elevator company, lawyer, you name it, will screw something up. They will most certainly pass that cost on to you. Why? Their fees can’t possibly cover the extra and remember, in the development business, no one takes any responsibility for errors, except you, the developer. Hurray! You have managed to finish the building, you have spent most of your contingency, but registration is just days away. Now you can occupy your building. Pay- day! Pay back for all your hard work…..but no. Not so fast. Now you have to actually close all the sales. If you were fortunate to complete the building in March or Sep- tember, you stand a good chance of selling your unsold inventory in an orderly fashion at top price, selling into a strong spring or fall market. Of course, you will have to keep all of the inevitable “friends,” consultants, and good clients that bought suites in check to prevent a flood of assignments or flipping as they try to cash in quickly on their $100,000 profit windfall, which they believe was due to their incredible skill, knowledge, and foresight, and nothing at all to do with the developers skill and hard work in creating a spectacular building with excellent de- sign and floor plans. Even more likely, it was their dumb luck being the benefactor of a rising market. What do they say – “a rising tide lifts all boats.” If you completed your building in November or June, tough luck. You are selling now into the slow real estate seasons, winter or summer. Your inventory will take twice as long to sell, look stale to buyers (due to the longevity of listings), and eventually wear at your bottom line. Thank goodness you didn’t sell all of your product at discounted launch pricing or you’d be really screwed. Now comes registration. This is when the city allows you to transfer title to your buyers. You have completed everything needed to register, or so the city planner tells you. Oops – they neglected to tell you they are leaving for a three-week Safari in Africa (once in a lifetime op- portunity you’re told, everyone needs to do an African safari once in their life). Registration will just have to wait. Now you are into November. Tough luck, but the plan- ner is back. They discover that site servicing has a small problem with one of your consultant’s letter. Apparently, your undertaking to complete a tiny, obscure task is not enough. Even though your highly paid consultant in- formed you it would not be a problem, well it is NOW though, because this particular city employee is a stick- ler, just following the rules of a non-existent rule book – tough luck. Ok, ok – two weeks later after tidying up the one small issue, and having your engineering consultant satisfied with the content of the letter to the city (which for some odd reason, takes a full week. This may have something to do with not acknowledging that consultant in a hallway a year ago), well anyway, you are now regis- tered. Now the closing circus starts, but you have been de- layed into late November. Every buyer has an amazing reason why the closing doesn’t work for them. Nonethe- less, after threatening large fines, it appears all of your deals will close over a 15-30 day period. I can live with that. Oh no – last minute glitch. The plumber double cashed a cheque. That is to say he reported a cheque lost, pestered for a new one, then cashed both before the bank cancelled the first one. Then he has liened your building for $450,000. The plumber is unhappy because he lost money on the job and is trying to blackmail you at a perceived moment of weakness. Your bank loan is fully advanced and you need to either settle with the plumber, or pay the lien in court (plus an additional fee). Either way, closings will now be delayed. Thank goodness for being prepared (keeping a million or two on hand for just this kind of thing) – the lien is ne- gotiated and paid. Ok, closing time. Not so fast, buyers that are really investors hadn’t budgeted for the new HST. Thank you Mr. Flaherty, a new 13% per cent tax on new housing is appreciated, especially half way through a development. Apparently, several buyers are shy $15,000 or so to close. Ugh – you have to extend 25 buy- ers for a few weeks so they can source the money. Sorry bank – can’t pay you out just yet. All the delays have cost you more time. Merry Christmas! Lawyers have now gone for the holiday December 15th – January 4th. No closings till mid-January. Damn it all. Ok. Patience is a virtue. We’ll get there. January 31st – everyone has closed. Paid the bank. Fifty per cent of profits tied up in inventory and with a tax rate of 26 per cent you can’t pay any profit dividend. Stay positive. Al- right then, eight months later, it is now the end of Au- gust, the final units are all sold, we can close the books. Job well done. Not so fast. You have some upcoming issues. Tarion warranty is still holding $500,000 of your deposits, the city won’t release a $300,000 line of credit, and you will soon have one and two year technical audits to get through. Just then, the phone rings. It’s your favourite com- mercial real estate broker calling. “Hey - are you in the market for a great site?” You pause, and sigh. “Of course I am. What do you have?” This has never been an easy business. But I love it. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 7 8 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report TRUTH Exposing the behind Naked Buildings By Paul Ransom P. Eng. Special to the GTA Construction Report Naked Buildings: You see them in the news after a severe wind event - sheet metal deck flapping and flying off buildings to find a tree or pole. One could be excused for thinking that se- vere winds find sheet metal clad buildings the way that tornadoes find trailer parks. In reality, sheet metal cladding and deck panels have in- herent strength that can be properly utilized in design to prevent your building from becoming the eye-candy of the disaster news story. After the storm, looking for the responsible party is too little too late for an owner. The specification clearly identified the proprietary cladding product on the drawing. Perhaps the specification also included compliance to FM, UL or ASTM standards (e.g. FM 4450 Class 1, UL 580, ASTM E1592) and CSSBI guidelines. An installation subcontractor bid the project with this material quoted from the manufac- turer. If we break this down, we start to see holes in the process. The Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute (CSSBI) is an industry-sponsored organization which provides important research and manu- facturer supported information to assist in de- sign, specification, handling and installation. Although they provide sample specifications and design procedures, they do not provide de- sign/performance standards or standard of care expectations (e.g. not written in mandatory con- tract or building code language). Both UL and FM provide test based compli- ance standards that play a significant role in en- suring that the product and installation meet performance expectations. At the least, the owner/consultant can avoid testing each as- sembly for every condition. Cladding manufac- turers invest heavily in testing and proudly publish reports. The fine print always advises that the tests may not be sufficient compliance to any condition or building code. With some exceptions, most cladding/deck manufacturers sell commodity component products at efficient prices. They usually supply a full range of parts, as a service convenience, but don’t sell cladding “sys- tems” or structural engineering services (e.g. select thickness, grades, fasteners or spacing). They may provide load tables and suggested assembly details for the consul- tant’s design convenience and inclusion in project drawings. Only the project consult- ants can determine the suitability of any prod- uct or assembly. Some cladding manufacturers retain their proprietary technology and testing information but they can provide signed/sealed drawings as part of the supply price to the sub-contractor, when requested in advance. The supply/install sub-contractor makes a submission based on guidance in the specifi- cation and presumed compliance by a supplier, whose product may be explicitly defined in the specification. Ultimately, the consultant re- quires signed/sealed shop drawings from the supplier, who looks to the manufacturer, who doesn’t provide engineering services. This serv- ice probably wasn’t included as a line item in the sub’s bid price, wasn’t confirmed in bid qualification and may not be easily available. A new team member, a steel building sys- tem consultant, can improve project specifica- tions and component selections and ensure compliance of cladding supplier submissions. The steel building consultant also supports the supply/install subcontractor with services re- quired to comply with submission and installa- tion. Avoid the naked building scenario in your project portfolio by including a steel building ex- pert on the project team. Paul Ransom, P.Eng. has been actively in- volved in the steel building industry for over 25 years, a member of CSA A660 committee and the founder of Steel Building Experts – specialists in providing innovative services to maximize the quality, sustainability and safety of metal building projects. For more informa- tion go to www.steelbuildingexperts.ca or call (905) 617-2729. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 9 MARKETING ADVICE What should you do when others aren't playing fair? By Mark Buckshon Canadian Design and Construction Report staff writer A recent posting in Michael Stone's Construction Business Owners LinkedIn group touches a sensitive nerve. A New Jersey-based contractor named Mitt (only first names are published here because the forum from which I am quoting is not public) describes his frustration of working with owners who have selected architects that deliberately under-budget projects so they can win the architectural bid; and then, when then things move forward, the "low cost" ends up being forced on the con- tractors (often who foolishly accept the work, perhaps in desperation.) Now you’re asking, How do they get away with this? Here is how....They are well aware that when projects go out to bid the numbers typically come in all over the place....This known fact, al- lows for them to under budget projects...... Why do the bids typically come in all over the place?...Inept bidders bidding the project, short- cutting of the estimating process by guesstimat- ing or just plain lack of knowledge on bidding all or parts of the project...Remember there are usu- ally many many different components and trades involved in the pricing of a project. 10 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report The result: A mess, all around. The "selected" contrac- tor either bites a huge loss, or in trying to get a more re- alistic return (perhaps by catching errors and change-orders in the sloppy architectural drawings, a likely situation when the architect plays this game) the architect lays the blame back on the contractor -- and the owner believes the architect (after all, the architect is on the owner's side in keeping costs under control.) One contractor (Mitt) immediately responded with these observations: What you say is true, Kevin, and you are obviously frustrated by this practice. Isn't this a similar prob- lem as contractors consistently low bid jobs just to get them? They have been around for ages, and most likely will continue to be. Rather than try to end it, why not focus our energy on aligning ourselves with the ethical and honest architects out there? To say all architects practice like you say is to join with those who think all contractors are crooks. Neither is accurate but the few give a bad name to the many. I am a firm believer that if we simply do right ourselves and serve others as we should, we will have more work than we can handle that is profitable, and we will be setting a high standard for everyone else. Michael Stone's advice: Make sure to meet the owner up front, and really understand the budget ahead of time. I have dealt with more than 90 different architec- tural firms over the years and it didn't take me long to figure out the stuff that Kevin and Mitt are talking about. To combat this, I simply told the ar- chitects that before I would do any estimate, I wanted to meet with the owner and we were going to discuss their budget for the job. No meeting with the owner, no estimate from our firm. I would not budge on that issue. If we had the meeting and the owner had realistic budget expectations, we would move on from there. If we had a meeting but the budget got in the way, then I would simply tell them to get their budget in line with reality and when they did, give me a call. That approach stops the games and the time wasting right up front. These points are useful. There are other points here, and these are defined from my rather extreme interdis- ciplinary focus. I've made it my business to know the var- ious trades/interests through the construction cycle, and that of course includes architects as well as contractors. Architects are battling against "low bid wins the job" mentalities in their own work selection process. They've been successful through the Brooks Act in the U.S. for public sector work in ensuring selection is based on quality rather than price (a practice, alas or fortunately, depending on your perspective) that gives a real advan- tage to incumbents with strong personal relationships with procuring authorities. Great architects in the private sector also combine the relationship-focused rather than price-based selection process with a strong value deliv- ery model; the most astute are forging these with Build- ing Information Modelling and Integrated Project Design initiatives, where the architect/contractor and owner align their interests and objectives from the start. In the residential project environment, architects usu- ally enter the picture for higher-end initiatives rather than mass-market tract homes. (In Canada, it seems, even the largest home builders often hire designers rather than professional architects to develop their in-house plans.) Here, it seems, you should be able to work within a community of knowledgeable individuals with reason- able budgets and expectations, and know when to walk when below-profit pricing is in the picture. Easier said than done, I realize, when you are strug- gling to stay afloat. I think the key (though a longer term answer than a quick fix) is to really build your architec- tural relationships through community and association contributions, and then be selective about where you work. Mark Buckshon is president of the Construction News and Report Group of Companies, which pub- lishes the Canadian Design and Construction Report and several other publications and websites in both Canada and the U.S. He has written two books relating to construction marketing and social media, and a pub- lishes a daily blog at www.constructionmar- ketingideas.com. He can be reached at buckshon@cadcr.com or (888) 432-3555 ext 224. www.merx.com/events merk@merx.com www.merx.com The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 11 Northern Lights show: Insights into cultural and business opportunities Nunavut, Nunavik, Labrador and Nunatsiavut representatives visit Ottawa Canadian Design and Construction Report staff writer The Northern Lights 2014 Business and Cultural Showcase attracted more than 200 exhibitors and 1,500 delegates to Ottawa from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, providing southerners with insights into northern culture and business opportunities, as representatives from Nunavut, Nunavik, Labrador and Nunatsiavut net- worked and made their own connections. The Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) and the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce (LNCC) jointly produced he four-day conference, trade show and cultural event at Ottawa's Convention Centre, with goals to: • Create stronger relationships between northern re- gions; • promote the respective regions to southern mar- kets and business concerns; • promote economic development opportunities available in the Eastern Arctic and north; • promote joint ventures and the exchange of infor- mation between the northern regions and others; • allow northern organizations the opportunity to es- tablish new relationships with southern busi- nesses; • promote Expo Labrador, the Nunavut Trade Show and Conference, the Nunavut Trade Show, and other regional trade shows and conferences to the south and to the other northern regions; • promote Eastern Arctic and north tourism, culture and the arts to both the south and other northern regions; and • provide a high profile southern venue for the sale of arts and crafts. Trade show displays included private businesses and the three levels of government, with a cultural presen- tation stage and an area to demonstrate and display re- gional arts and artists, in a special Arts and Cultural Pavilion attached to the main trade show area. Vendors sold a diversity of northern art, sculpture and jewelry. The conference, meanwhile, focused on economic development opportunities in the northern regions, with workshops, roundtable discussions and other pre- sentations. 12 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 13 Canadian Wood Council supports independent study documenting safety of wood frame construction Special to the Canadian Design and Construction Report The Canadian Wood Council supports a third-party independent study led by two of North America’s leading fire safety experts that shows there to be little difference in fire spread, death and injury rates in res- idential fires across general construction types, pro- vided the buildings are properly equipped with smoke alarms and automatic fire sprinkler systems. The February 2014 report “Fire Outcomes in Resi- dential Fires by General Construction Type,” released by the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) in British Columbia, challenges the general belief that com- pleted buildings built predominantly with steel or con- crete are significantly safer in a fire than those built predominantly with wood. “The report doesn’t favour one building type over another – if anything, it shows the value of sprinklers and smoke alarms in protecting lives and property in all types of buildings,” says Len Garis, City of Surrey, B.C. fire chief and UFV adjunct professor. “The report adds valuable science-based data into the public arena so that better informed decisions can be made in our efforts to improve our building practices.” Changes to the British Columbia Building Code to permit taller wood-frame buildings, along with pend- ing changes to the Model National Building Code of Canada, have sparked a debate in Canada’s construc- tion sector, as well as the first responder community and different building material interests, about best practices for these buildings. “With our findings in mind, and in parallel with other research findings from the authors, it should be considered that more emphasis is placed on ensuring all buildings have operating, current and optimal fire safety systems,” says Garis. 14 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report The report reviewed a set of 11,875 fires in residential buildings of five broad construction types that were re- ported to the B.C. Office of the Fire Commissioner be- tween October 2008 and October 2013. The 11,875 fires were divided into five construction type categories for comparison purposes: • Unprotected wood construction – exposed wood joists and trusses • Protected wood construction – wood joists and trusses protected by plaster or gyprock • Heavy timber construction • Unprotected steel construction – exposed steel joists and trusses • Protected steel or concrete construction Overall, the report shows that the fire safety of build- ings has more to do with effective fire safety systems, such as working smoke alarms and complete automatic sprinkler protection, than with their construction materi- als. The report goes on to show that the presence of a working smoke alarm reduces the death rate for all con- struction types, while the presence of a sprinkler system brings the death rate to zero for all types. The data also shows a reduction in injuries across the board for all con- struction types with sprinkler systems, but an increase, except for heavy timber construction, when smoke alarms are the only fire protection system. “Canada’s wood products industry continues to work with organizations like FPInnovations and the National Research Council of Canada to develop innovative build- ing products and improved building systems that are de- signed to meet rigorous standards for fire safety performance, which is why the National Building Code of Canada permits the use of wood in a wide range of buildings types,” says CWC president and CEO Michael Giroux. Several proposed changes to the 2015 National Build- ing Code of Canada specific to mid-rise wood construc- tion will include enhanced fire protection measures that can further reduce fire risks. 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COCA BC's primary focus relates to work- place health and safety and policies related to WorkSafeBC. COCA Ontario, meanwhile, has a much wider lobbying mandate. Its represen- tatives will speak on health and safety issues, but they also touch on the myriad of other po- litical and economic challenges affecting the province's construction industry. However, while COCA BC's mandate is quite clear and specific, recently appointed president Dave Baspaly says he thinks the western province's organization may extend its scope and chal- lenges. “We're looking at the Ontario website and focus and brand out there,” he said. “It's a de-facto institution –we are going to move in that direction.” However, he said COCA BC will “stay predominately focused on the relationship with WorkSafeBC.” Baspaly recently assumed the association's leader- ship role from Grant McMillan, who had held the role for many years. “For more than 20 years, it has been a well- oiled machine,” he said. “Grant McMillan was able to work with impunity with the industry and WorkSafe, and work through the issues.” McMillan continues to work with COCA BC on mem- bership services, supporting individual companies with their WorkSafe issues on a case-by-case basis. As it is, the B.C. organization has an approximately $200,000 annual budget, raised from the contributions of 16 associations serving different aspects of the province's construction community, and Baspaly works under a part-time contract. Major issues relating to WorkSafeBC include the is- sues about claims duration. A number of claims “go on and on and on,” Baspaly said. The primary focus is immediacy – that the person that is injured is dealt with in the most effective way in the assessment phase and getting the treatment they need,” he said. “There is a relationship established with the em- ployer, so that the worker can be accommodated, per- haps with a change of duties or lighter duties. But people are awaiting what hap- pens next. If the process would be smoother and more immediate, everyone gets a better service.” Another touchy issue relates to silica, where the relationship with lung disease (silicosis), characterized by scarring and thickening of the lung, has resulted in con- cerns about work practice changes and possibly onerous long-term claims. The WorkSafeBC website reports that “silica is a common substance found in sand, rock, and building materials such as Dave Baspaly concrete and brick.” “Cutting, grinding or drilling these materials releases dangerous crystalline silica dust into the air,” the site re- ports. “The cutting of fibrous cement board without proper dust controls can generate high levels of silica- containing dust.” Baspaly says COCA BC wants the policies and claims relating to silica dust to be “evidence based.” “It is so prevalent in the industry,” he said. “We want to find a happy medium . . . protecting the workers, but not inhibiting business.” Funding COCA BC members include: BC Construc- tion Association, BC Floor Covering Association, BC In- sulation Contractors Association, BC Sheet Metal Association, BC Structural Movers Association, BC Wall and Ceiling Association, Canadian Masonry Contractors Association of BC/Yukon Chapter, Construction Labour Relations Association of BC, Electrical Contractors As- sociation of BC, Line Contractors' Association, Master Painters and Decorators Association of BC, Mechanical Contractors Association of BC, Mobile Crane Operators Association, and Roofing Contractors Association of BC. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 17 A look ahead for Canada's construction labour force requirements BuildForce Canada forecasts a need to attract more young people, and increased mobility and immigration Special to Canadian Design and Construction Report Canada’s construction industry will need to attract more young people and workers willing to move from other provinces, regions and countries, to meet its changing labour force needs, according to a new labour market forecast released recently by BuildForce Canada. “As major projects gear up and wind down, building a new and mobile workforce is an industry priority,” said BuildForce Canada executive director Rosemary Sparks. “This will help fill the skills gap, as up to one-quarter of the construction workforce retires over the next decade.” The organization's 2014–2023 Construction and Main- tenance Looking Forward forecast shows strong labour demands continue in the West as some markets slow in the East. As a result, more workers from other provinces and countries are needed, especially during peak peri- ods. Mobility is key to meeting industry needs over the next five years, with specialized skills and experience in short supply in some regions. As many as 300,000 new workers will be needed to replace retirees and meet proj- ect demands over the next 10 years. These demands dif- fer across each province and trade. BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast also highlights three distinct labour cycles across the following regions and sectors: Resource projects in Newfoundland and Labrador and Northern Ontario drive a surge in labour needs to 2014 or 2015. Oil sands developments, sustaining capital and maintenance work in Alberta, rise to new peak demands by 2019. Major new resource and infrastructure projects in Northern B.C. drive construction employment to an all- time high in 2017. 18 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report New mining and infrastructure projects, including transit expansion, and refurbishment of nuclear power facilities in Ontario, will drive job growth over the next decade. While expansion slows in Saskatchewan, labour de- mands stay well above historical levels. There will be recovery and expansion in Manitoba and sustained levels of employment in Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. BuildForce says non-residential construction will lead job growth, with a series of major resource and utility/in- frastructure projects providing cyclical workforce de- mands in many provinces and more moderate but steady growth in commercial and industrial sectors. However, residential construction is expected to slow as several provincial housing markets experience a brief downturn in 2013 before moderate recovery to 2015 and 2016. Residential employment remains below the 2007 peak until 2023 in some provinces. Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia are moderately stronger, with a small gain in residential job growth from 2014 to 2023. A shift in the residential market is driven by slower population growth and new housing starts declining to come back in line with household formations. Renovation construc- tion continues to grow, partially offsetting the decline in new construction. “Meeting the demand for skilled labour takes long- range planning and investment,” Sparks said. “The focus in every region should be on a collective effort to draw youth, women, Aboriginal people and newcomers to construction careers and build the ranks of future spe- cialists, foremen and supervisors.” Below are regional reports. These are covered in greater detail at www.constructionforecasts.ca. B.C. CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT EXPECTED TO REACH UNPRECEDENTED HIGH B.C.’s construction industry will need to ramp up re- cruitment efforts to keep pace with planned projects and the retirement of more than 34,000 workers over the next decade BuildForce Canada's report shows major resource and infrastructure projects in the North help drive construc- tion employment to an all-time high in 2017. “Recruitment efforts will need to focus on attracting workers from outside the province to bolster the local skilled workforce,” says Rosemary Sparks. “This may mean competing for skilled labour with resource projects in other provinces.” BuildForce Canada’s forecast also shows: • Non-residential construction dominates job creation over the next decade. Employment growth acceler- ates each year to 2017, as major LNG projects and related pipeline work are expected to begin, along with a series of mining, electricity generation and transmission projects. • A brief surge in new housing in 2016 and 2017 coin- cides with the peak in non-residential projects and adds to potential labour market challenges. Through the rest of the scenario period, a gradual increase in housing stock results in steady gains in renovation and new housing construction jobs. “About 24 per cent of the province’s skilled workforce is retiring over the next 10 years,” Sparks said. “This cre- ates unique challenges, given that retiring tradespeople in both housing and non-residential construction will be taking years of experience and specialized skills out of the labour force.” ALBERTA LEADS CANADA THROUGH NEXT WAVE OF CONSTRUCTION Alberta continues to lead Canada’s construction in- dustry through the next decade, with major new oil sands projects and residential work driving job growth in virtually every year between now and 2023, according to BuildForce Canada. The 2014–2023 Construction and Maintenance Look- ing Forward forecast shows the pace of expansion has resumed, with construction employment across all mar- kets growing past the 2008 peak by 2013. Major resource and engineering projects lead non- residential job growth in every year over the next decade. The start-up of new major oil sands projects this year and hiring related to flood damage repair, boost hiring in 2014. “While Alberta’s construction industry has adapted well to conditions to date, there may be recruiting chal- lenges,” BuildForce's Rosemary Sparks says. “There’s stiff competition for skilled labour in other provinces, and meeting local needs won’t be easy. As retirements rise, we are also facing the potential loss of thousands of skilled and experienced workers.” Alberta will need to replace as many as 37,500 work- ers, as up to 22 per cent of its workforce retires over the next decade. BuildForce Canada’s forecast also shows that Alberta leads the demand for skilled and specialized labour in major projects across Canada: • The oil sands industry matures and capacity grows larger, shifting employment from new capital proj- ects to increased ongoing maintenance work and BuildForce delivers comprehensive labour market forecasts CaDCR staff writer BuildForce Canada is a national industry-led or- ganization committed to providing accurate and timely labour market data and analysis to assist in meeting workforce requirements and advancing the needs of Canada’s construction industry. BuildForce consults with industry stakeholders, in- cluding owners, contractors, labour groups and government to compile and validate its labour market information. The comprehensive reports, including detailed forecasts for a diversity of trades in each province, can be downloaded at www.construc- tionforecasts.ca. Several industry and educational partners, along with the Government of Canada, fund BuildForce's labour market research. Visit www.constructionforecasts.ca for more information. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 19 sustaining capital projects over the long term. • Industrial, transportation, electricity generation and transmission and pipeline work add to labour de- mands. As many known projects wind down, a brief pause in 2015 is followed by moderate employment growth from 2016 to 2023. Most of the current scheduled projects add jobs from 2015 to 2019. • Commercial and institutional activity grows slowly from 2016 to 2019 and then provides a steady in- crease in jobs from 2020 to 2023. • Residential construction spending and employment will exceed the 2007 peak, with a rise in renovations and repairs. Improving conditions resulted in strong housing starts in 2012 and 2013. Activity will plateau this year, then move up and down in mild cycles to 2023. Alberta pioneered the practice of bringing in workers from outside the province and country. Alberta’s non-res- ident workforce is rising as its labour force expands to meet project demands. “Alberta’s skilled labour requirements far exceed those of other provinces, and that makes building a strong, permanent workforce a must,” Sparks said. “There’s a real need to continue promoting skilled trades careers as well as ensuring training and retention pro- grams are sufficient to support the next generation of workers.” BuildForce Canada’s forecast also shows: • Residential has been one of the fastest growing markets in Canada over the last few years, with a peak in residential construction in 2013. The housing labour force will shift to renovation work, partially offsetting slower new housing activity. The work- force remains well above historical levels at the end of the scenario period. • Non-residential construction employment has in- creased by 50 per cent since 2007. While major ac- tivity is expected to slow, with fewer opportunities in engineering construction, this is partially offset by steady but moderate growth in industrial, commer- cial and institutional construction. This keeps em- ployment well above historical levels. • Just under 7,000 workers are expected to retire over the next decade, with retirements spread across all construction trades and occupations. “This means 19 per cent of the workforce will need to be replaced,” Sparks said. MAJOR NEW PROJECTS TO DRIVE MANITOBA'S CONSTRUCTION JOB GROWTH SASKATCHEWAN’S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PREPARES FOR WORKFORCE SHIFT Skilled labour requirements over the coming decade are changing, requiring many of the workers recruited over the last several years to stay on for major new proj- ects, according to BuildForce Canada. The forecast shows construction activity and employ- ment growth slows, but stays well above historical lev- els. Major resource projects that drove construction employment to a record high in 2013 come to comple- tion, signalling some shift in the labour force away from big projects and housing. A large segment of the work- force will be employed in commercial and institutional building, where there is steady growth. “Although the focus for the construction industry is shifting, the goal is the same,” Sparks said. “Building a strong, permanent workforce requires long-range plan- ning to promote skilled trades to young people and to encourage out-of-province workers to stay.” 20 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Hydro projects planned in Manitoba’s North will jump- start construction job growth and the demand for spe- cialized trades, with a pattern of steady growth in residential and non-residential construction over the next 10 years, BuildForce Canada says. A pause in job growth this year and next eases recruit- ment challenges, with one noted exception. A new round of scheduled hydro projects in the North adds to construction employment growth over the next decade. Hiring will peak for a large number of specialized trades in 2016, and in 2020 and 2022. “A select group of skilled trades will be in high de- mand for major hydro projects,” Sparks said. “Industry will need to keep its focus on skills training, recruitment and mobility to meet project requirements.” BuildForce Canada’s forecast also shows: • Road, highway and bridge construction declines marginally between now and 2015, but is expected to remain above historical activity levels for the re- mainder of the scenario period. • Housing activity is now levelling off. New housing starts and renovation work results in moderate growth and job opportunities in residential construc- tion. • As many as 7,300 skilled workers, or approximately 21 per cent of the workforce, will retire over the next decade, with this number only partially offset by young workers starting their careers. • “Replacing the skills and experience of thousands of retiring workers takes major planning,” Sparks said. “The key is convincing workers to come back to this province and encouraging far more young people to sign up for skilled trades careers.” CONSTRUCTION JOB GROWTH FORECAST ACROSS MOST ONTARIO REGIONS Large resource and infrastructure projects drive regional growth Major projects will drive construction job growth in On- tario and turn up the pressure to replace as much as 25 per cent of the province’s skilled workforce retiring over the next decade, BuildForce Canada forecasts. Some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects will drive growth in construction employment over the next 10 years. Fore- cast highlights include the following: • A series of large resource and infrastructure projects create waves of employment in engineering con- struction, with increased demand in Northern Ontario over the near term to 2017 and steady growth in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to 2019. • Commercial activity also rises in all regions, adding jobs. • Industrial work recovers, slowly restoring employ- ment levels. Growth in industrial and commercial sectors is strongest in the GTA. • Institutional and road, highway and bridge work de- cline over the near term, but rise modestly over the medium term. • Housing construction recovers from a 2013 low point, with recovery reaching new peaks between 2015 and 2017 in the GTA, and Northern and Central Ontario, creating the potential for temporary, cyclical labour shortages. • Retirements result in the need to replace as many as 83,000 skilled workers over the next decade. “Rising retirements, and major projects are two forces driving the industry,” says Sparks. Here are BuildForce Canada's regional Ontario forecasts: NORTHERN ONTARIO • The workforce changes dramatically over the next decade, with mining and infrastructure projects, in- cluding the Ring of Fire, the Energy East pipeline project and ongoing hydroelectric and transmission work, bringing in a wave of new, often non-resident workers. The non-residential workforce increases by 40 per cent between 2012 and 2017. • Housing and commercial building also increases in response, with project demand exceeding the local workforce. • Retirements will be higher in this region, given its older workforce. Recruitment efforts may focus on youth and the Aboriginal community. SOUTHWEST ONTARIO • Recovery is anticipated in this region this year. Major project activity and a revival in housing help to fuel more jobs and the arrival of construction trades be- tween now and 2017. • Increased non-residential construction, including highway, bridge and utility work in 2014, peaks em- ployment in 2017, creating potential recruiting chal- lenges for some trades. GTA • There will be consistent recruiting challenges in this region. Non-residential building is expected to grow steadily, with the GTA planning some of the largest infrastructure projects in Canada. Key projects, in- cluding the “Big Move” and the refurbishment of a nuclear facility, are planned to start, with activity peaking in 2019. This leaves the GTA with rising labour requirements. • After reaching a low point in 2013, residential em- ployment starts a stronger rising trend, peaking in 2019 and then staying at levels close to 2012. CENTRAL ONTARIO • There will be steady growth in most sectors, with a sharp improvement in residential construction in 2015. This increases demand for selected trades and occupations. • Non-residential construction is on a moderate up- ward trend, with steady growth in industrial, commer- cial and institutional construction. Engineering construction follows a mild cycle as major projects start up and then wind down. EASTERN ONTARIO • Construction employment remains relatively un- changed over the next decade. Institutional, road, bridge and other government spending will slow. • Slower growth translates into a moderate decline in residential employment. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 21 declined again between 2011 and 2013. Across the 2014–2023 scenario, new housing cycles up to 2016 and then declines for the remainder of the period to 2023 in line with household formation. QUEBEC: CONSTRUCTION TURNS DOWN AFTER 15 YEARS OF EXPANSION Construction employment in Quebec passed through a record high peak in 2012 and has started a slow de- cline that will reduce activity to 2015, BuildForce Canada reports. “After a 15-year expansion that added jobs to every sector and in all regions of the province, construc- tion has finally turned down. Weakness is most apparent in industrial and engineering work – the markets that led the boom – and in residential work. A long list of major projects has passed peak activity and the projects are approaching completion.” “By historical standards this is not a major construc- tion cycle, but rather a pause or modest slowdown at the top of a remarkable boom. Momentum has slowly ebbed as fewer major projects are planned and demo- graphic conditions will limit housing requirements over the coming decade. The first year of declining employ- ment since 2009 was 2013.” Weakness in 2013 was spread across most construc- tion markets. The market shift in Quebec is similar to the changing activity in Ontario and Atlantic Canada, Build- Force Canada says. “The need to address deficits and weaker global economics has slowed resource invest- ments and the housing boom that had fuelled the con- struction recovery since 2009. Government restraint and investor caution has slowed the announcements of the next round of public projects. Quebec also has an aging construction workforce that will prompt a steady rise in retirements. At the same time, the population under 30 years old is declining, leaving the construction industry to compete with other industries for the new entrants who will learn the trades and carry on the traditions.” Quebec residential labour requirements decline Residential activity, driven by a decline in new hous- ing, was the first sector to turn down. Following a brief decline in 2009, housing starts were up in 2010, but then 22 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Non-residential construction – limited recovery starts in 2016 While overall non-residential employment is on a de- clining trend that will carry activity lower until 2015, a lim- ited recovery starts in 2016. This is a mild cycle with fluctuations that sustain employment close to, and then slightly above, 2013 levels. Employment in commercial work rises, providing sta- bility and offsetting wider fluctuations in institutional, en- gineering, infrastructure and industrial work. In the short term, institutional markets are held back by the comple- tion of the large hospital projects, but these employment losses are partly balanced by new health, education and prison projects. The current slowdown is also concentrated in elec- tricity-related work, as the major hydro projects and re- lated transmission lines that are underway have already passed through peak levels of activity. Very large elec- tricity projects are planned for the coming years, but these investments are smaller than the larger projects now approaching completion. Lower investments in re- newable energy systems, and wind farms in particular, are another contributor to the electricity downturn. Infrastructure activity slowed in 2013, but is expected to turn around after 2014 as the economy improves. Re- source developments – especially under the govern- ment’s Le Plan Nord to develop natural resources, including energy, mining and forestry projects – will slow as part of fiscal restraint. Industrial building has been on the rebound since the 2009 recession and rose to a record high level in 2012, led by mining projects, but ac- tivity slows over the near term to 2016, followed by mod- erate growth to the end of the scenario period in 2023. Non-residential employment rises by six per cent across the scenario period. See Atlantic Canada reports in Atlantic Construction News, page XXX. Atlantic Construction News staff writer BuildForce Canada delivers comprehensive labour market forecasts for construction trades across Canada. Here is a summary of recently published reports for At- lantic Canada. Comprehensive reports are available at constructionforecasts.ca. NEW BRUNSWICK CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY MUST FOCUS ON REBUILDING WORKFORCE Planning for major new projects will be a top priority for New Brunswick’s construction industry, as retire- ments and out-of-province projects draw on the skilled labour pool, according to BuildForce Canada. The 2014–2023 Construction and Maintenance Look- ing Forward forecast shows a moderate decline in con- struction employment over the next two years before the start of new major engineering projects create employ- ment opportunities in 2016. Across the outlook scenario, industry faces the growing challenge of an aging work- force, with as many as 6,000 skilled tradespeople or 28 per cent of the current labour force expected to retire. “Replacing retirees and building up the workforce is essential,” said BuildForce Canada executive director Rosemary Sparks. “The goal is to be ready when special- ized workers are needed for pipeline, mining, and marine terminal projects starting in 2016.” These projects may also involve recruiting New Brunswick’s skilled trades back from other provinces and/or hiring a temporary workforce from outside the province. BuildForce Canada’s forecast also shows: • Residential employment declines in line with de- creased new housing starts, with the decline par- tially offset by moderate growth in renovations work. • Proposed new major industrial and engineering proj- ects translate into strong demand from 2016 to 2018 for a selected group of trades and occupations with specialized skills and experience. • Competition for skilled labour from resource proj- ects in Western Canada, including current and new projects in Alberta and British Columbia over the near term, as well as immediate opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 23 ATLANTIC CANADA BuildForce Canada labour forecasts show increasing demand for skilled trades in Atlantic Canada ATLANTIC CANADA “The challenge is convincing skilled workers to stay and others to come back when projects at home ramp up,” added Sparks. “That’s why now is the time to focus on recruitment, training and retaining a skilled labour force.” PEI'S LOCAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY MUST CONVINCE SKILLED WORKERS TO STAY Keeping skilled workers at home will be a major pri- ority for Prince Edward Island’s construction industry to help counter rising retirement rates, as retirement losses cannot be entirely offset by young people enter- ing the workforce for the first time, BuildForce Canada reports. “With as many as 1,500 workers retiring over the next 10 years, attracting, training and retaining a skilled workforce is more important than ever for the local con- struction industry,” Sparks said. “It will take real plan- ning to replace the rising number of retirees. BuildForce Canada’s forecast also shows: • Labour requirements will rise with new investment in industrial and utility projects, and commercial and institutional building, helping to reduce unem- ployment rates to below average levels in 2015 and 2016.While total employment by the end of the out- look period is virtually unchanged from 2013, with labour requirements met by the local workforce, this trend makes no allowance for workers finding jobs outside the province. • A brief downturn in residential activity in 2014 is fol- lowed by increased activity over the medium term and brings investment back to current levels. “The real challenge will be encouraging skilled work- ers to stay, and convincing others to return home when conditions improve in 2015,” added Sparks. “That’s when retirement pressures really set in and the province will need a larger skilled workforce to draw on.” 24 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report RETIREMENTS AND RESOURCE BOOM TEST NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR'S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Labour requirements of large resource projects cou- pled with the retirement of almost 25 per cent of the province’s workforce over the next decade, create com- plex challenges for the construction industry, according to BuildForce Canada. The 2014–2023 forecast shows the main challenge is recruiting for several large and remote resource and infrastructure projects. Between 2007 and 2012, provin- cial employment grew by 70 per cent, or 6,000 workers, with the vast majority hired for resource projects. Con- struction employment reaches a record high in 2013 and 2014, before these projects wind down and many workers move on to jobs in other provinces. “That’s what the construction industry really has to prepare for,” Sparks said. “Some of these workers will need to stay for ongoing projects, capital and mainte- nance work, and to replace as many as 4,700 retirees over the next 10 years.” BuildForce Canada’s forecast also shows: • Housing starts increased by almost 75 per cent from 2006 to 2012, with residential employment rising by 35 per cent during this period. • Housing starts slow over the medium term and then remain at approximately 2,600 starts annually. Renovation work rises moderately, partially offset- ting the decline in new residential. The residential sector may face skilled labour challenges, driven by an aging workforce and the potential for workers to be drawn to major resource projects. • Commercial and institutional building is closely linked to the provincial economy with steady but moderate growth expected, while industrial and en- gineering construction rises and falls with invest- ments in mining, electricity generation and transmission and offshore oil projects. Continued on page 26 Atlantic Canada Construction News Briefs Here are excerpts from news briefs updated frequently at the Atlantic Construction News website (atlanticconstructionnews.com). Stantec offices move to new St. John's home Stantec has moved 120 workers to a new office in St. John’s, the com- pany said in a statement. The new 30,000 sq. ft. office at the Kelsey Dr. location takes the place of three previous Stantec offices located on Water St., Torbay Rd. and in the Beothuk building. “This new, expanded location is a testament to our commitment to the St. John’s community and to our growth in Newfoundland and Labrador,” stated Hal Lewis, Stantec’s regional leader for Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. “Our new home will also help accommo- date our continued expansion in the region.” Currently, Stantec is involved in all major projects in the province, includ- ing the Muskrat Falls Lower Churchill Project, Long Harbour Project, Hebron Project and the St. John’s Convention Centre Expansion. The company employs almost 1,000 staff across 11 offices in At- lantic Canada, with about 200 staff lo- cated in St. John’s. Truro approves seniors development Truro town council approved a sen- ior residential development on Young Street. The project, by developer Mark Nash of Anglerite Dash Rental Enter- prises Limited, includes a 20-unit res- idential development at 474 Young St., south of the Gero Walkway. H.B. White builds four N.S. wind energy projects H.B. White Canada Corp., a sub- sidiary of White Construction Inc., was selected as the engineering, procure- ment and construction contractor to build four community wind energy projects in Nova Scotia, reports North American Wind Power. The 24-MW portfolio consists of the 10 MW Pockwock Community Wind Project, 6 MW Millbrook Com- munity Wind Project, 4 MW Truro- Heights Community Wind Project, and 4 MW Whynotts Community Wind Project. The projects were developed as a portfolio under the Nova Scotia Com- munity Feed-In-Tariff program, through which each project is partially owned by the local community. The four proj- ects entered into agreements with Vestas to supply 12 total V100-2.0 MW turbines in late 2013. NEW BRUNSWICK Government invests $1 million in teen apprentice program The New Brunswick government is investing $1 million over three years to expand the New Brunswick Teen Apprentice Program, which gives high school students early training and em- ployment in the skilled trades. The program connects employers with potential apprentices, enabling high school students to get a jump start on a career in the skilled trades. It allows students starting in Grade 10 to experience a trade; gain three years of summer employment; earn credits toward graduation; and complete the first level of a formal apprenticeship. In 2013, the program grew to 30 students with 17 employers providing hands-on work opportunities in 18 trades. In 2014, it will expand to more communities, with more than 70 stu- dents working for 30 employers in more than 20 trades. Applications for students will be accepted in March. Interested stu- dents and employers are encouraged to contact the program directly. Provincial funding for the New Brunswick Teen Apprentice Program is made possible through the Canada- New Brunswick Labour Market Devel- opment Agreement and the Canada-New Brunswick Labour Mar- ket Agreement. Kennebecasis Park Elementary School renovated and expanded in Rothesay The newly renovated and ex- panded Kennebecasis Park Elemen- The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 25 ATLANTIC CANADA NEWFOUNDLAND Conception Bay South plans $10.5 million town hall Conception Bay South (C.B.S.) ex- pects that a tender for the construction of new town hall will be awarded soon. Mayor Ken Mc- Donald hopes that construction will take about 16 to18 months for the $10.5-million project. Provincial and federal funding will contribute about $4.5 million of the costs, with the town footing the rest of the bill. NOVA SCOTIA Penny Group builds new home community in Porters Lake, Halifax Regional Municipality Penney Group is building a new home community project in Porters Lake, Halifax Regional Municipality. Published reports say that Gail Pen- ney, executive director of Penney Group, plans to preserve 60 per cent of the land in The Villages of Seven Lakes project, which is currently under construction. “It’s a 634 acre, conservation-de- signed community,” she was quoted as saying. “People in this area wanted to have people who work in the East- ern Shore also be able to live here.” When complete, Seven Lakes will comprise a total of six villages con- nected to each other by trails mean- dering through the community, by the lakes and streams, encouraging resi- dents to walk, bike and hike through some of the prettiest landscape in Nova Scotia, according to the Seven Lakes Community website. ATLANTIC CANADA Continued from page 24 “Industry has worked hard to keep pace with chang- ing demands,” Sparks said. “Recruitment plans will need to be continually adjusted and tailored for each trade and occupation, to counter worker mobility and rising retirements.” YOUNG RECRUITS KEY TO BUILDING NOVA SCOTIA'S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY With well over 6,000 workers retiring over the next decade, Nova Scotia’s construction industry will need to step up efforts to attract more young people, with modest employment growth at the same time as the industry faces an increase in retirements and out-of- province resource projects, BuildForce Canada reports. “Up to 25 per cent of the workforce will be retiring over the next decade, creating a real need for young, skilled workers,” says Sparks. “There is a lot of oppor- tunity in construction, making it a great career choice for young people.” • Employment opportunities will shift to industrial and utility projects, with commercial, industrial and utility construction supporting current levels of em- ployment. Modest job growth and equal gains and losses will balance activity in most years to 2023. • Employment remains unchanged in the residential sector, as a gain in residential renovation balances a moderate downturn in new housing. • Nova Scotia’s older than average workforce adds to the pace of retirement, with just over 6,600 work- ers retiring over the next 10 years across all 33 trades and occupations tracked. “Projects in other provinces and industries, such as shipbuilding, also create skilled labour challenges for the construction industry,” added Sparks. “This is the new reality that makes recruiting, training and retaining a skilled construction workforce more important than ever.” Atlantic Canada Construction News Briefs PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Prince Edward Island plans road and bridge projects tary School officially opened Feb. 25 in Rothesay. The renovation included upgrades to its architectural, mechanical and electrical systems; as well as a wheelchair lift and site improvements to improve accessibility. The school was also enlarged through the construction of a 1,545 sq. m. addition that features new classrooms, resource and administra- tion spaces, and a gymnasium/ancil- lary space. The school now accommodates about 200 students. 26 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Communities across Prince Ed- ward Island will benefit from road and bridge improvements that will be made during the coming construction season, according to Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey. “When we make strategic invest- ments in our transportation network it carries multiple benefits for Is- landers,” Vessey said. “It makes our roads safer and more efficient, cre- ates jobs and builds our economy, and improves the quality of life in our local communities.” The second round of tenders for the 2014 construction season was re- leased March 5. Tenders for the latest round of projects were to be accepted until 2 p.m. on March 27. To learn more about tendering opportunities, visit www.gov.pe.ca/tenders. Seniors living centre under construction in Charlottetown Construction is underway on a 40- unit, wheelchair-accessible seniors living centre in Charlottetown. It’s an apartment building that is focused on seniors but is not a com- munity care facility. The City of Char- lottetown issued a permit to the McInnis Group (1993) Inc. for the proj- ect, which has a lot of seniors’ prop- erties, several of them in Summerside. The building is expected to be ready for occupancy by late fall. ATLANTIC CANADA Atlantic Canada Construction Labour and Employee Relations Forum to explore issues expected on major projects on horizon Atlantic Construction News staff writer The Atlantic Canada Construction Labour and Em- ployee Relations Forum will bring together key stake- holders to explore the issues and topics essential to reengaging Atlantic Canada’s workforce on June 12 and 13 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Event co-ordinator Insight Communications says “this exceptional conference will explore the human re- sources and labour relations issues which are key to completing several major projects on the horizon.” There will be keynote speeches and several interac- tive panel discussions. Speakers include: Denis Mahoney, partner, McInnes Cooper (co-chair); Greig MacLeod, general counsel, Nova Scotia Construction Labour Relations Association, James Moore, president, International Union of Brick- layers & Allied Craftworkers – Local 1; Craig Power (ten- tative), president, Construction Labour Relations Association of Newfoundland and Labrador; Twila Reid, partner, Stewart McKelvey; Ruth Trask, associate, Stew- art McKelvey; Brad Smith, executive director, Mainland Nova Scotia Building Trades Council; and Gary Ritchie, president, New Brunswick Building Trades Council. Panel discussion topics include: How to Remain Competitive: Reengaging Atlantic Canada’s Workforce for Local Projects, Labour and Workforce Sourcing and Planning, Best Practices in Health and Safety, Use of Project Labour Agreements: Bridging the Gap between Public Policy and Ground Construction and Grievance- Handing Discussion: Best Practices in Designing and Implementing Grievance Mechanisms. Further information about the agenda and registra- tion is available here: http://www.insightinfo.com/at- lantic-canada-construction-labour-employee-relations-fo rum-2014/. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Amy Leung at 416.642.6128 or aleung@alm.com. Atlantic Construction News (Canadian Design and Construction Report) is a media sponsor for the forum. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 27 28 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report ARMCA speaks for 93 per cent of Alberta's concrete producers Ready-Mixed industry co-operates to enhance labour resources and demonstrate environmental sustainability Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature Representing more than 93 per cent of the concrete producers in the province, the Alberta Ready-Mixed Con- crete Association (ARMCA) continues to support a strong Alberta economy. Executive director Laura Reschke says she expects in- dustry volumes to grow upwards of 15 per cent in the coming years through development of major business centres, government in- frastructure, the province’s north- ern distribution hub, a demand for housing and warehouse space, as well as community projects. All of this is based on a high level of confidence in the Alberta economy. “We’re optimistic the overall market will remain strong through private projects and community development,” she says. One such project is the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Mu- seum near Grande Prairie. Now under construction, the 40,000 sq. ft., $34.6 million project is attracting a lot of attention. Reschke says the province has also seen an increase in energy efficient ICF (insulated concrete forms) homes in residential construction. "With heat savings of be- tween 40 and 50 percent with ICF homes, we are opti- mistic that this will become more of a trend.” Alberta currently has 117 producer member concrete plants and Reschke says more than half remain family- owned, a good indicator of the market’s strength. While projects continue to be developed and compa- nies remain strong the industry is adjusting to current challenges and those it will face with anticipated growth. “Sources of quality aggregates are being depleted, es- pecially in the northern region,” she says. “The permit- ting process to open a new pit takes years so as we struggle through that, we add transport challenges to get ma- terials from other parts of the province.” The industry also contends with a shortage of ready- mix truck drivers and skilled labour. “Workers are flood- ing into Alberta from other parts of the country but many are unskilled,” she said. “There are so many choices once they get here it can be hard to get people involved and then for us, the seasonal aspect can be a deterrent.” ARMCA has responded to the challenge by offering training and certification in programs such as Concrete Technology, Dispatch Training, Field Testing Certification, Driver Certification, Pump Operator Safety Training and Certification and Plant Certification. “Our training is su- perior in comparison to that offered in many other indus- tries,” Reschke says. She says the association is working to provide infor- mation about concrete's environmental advantages in an era where climate change is a major concern. “We be- lieve it is best to leave product selection to engineers and architects designing projects but we also know the importance of raising awareness to help people under- stand the value, the durability, the sustainability of con- crete.” _______________________________ Continued on page 31 The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 29 Left to right: Laura Reschke with Miss Zoé, ARMCA office greeter, Ed Kalis - director of technical services and training, Cheryl Grisé - office administrator. ARMCA Continued from page 29 ___________________________________ ARMCA's website provides technical tips for home- owners, contractors and the industry. As a member of the American Concrete Institute’s Alberta Chapter, it supports the Awards of Excellence in Concrete, held an- nually in May, as a way of showcasing concrete innova- tion. “We are also an important part of the Concrete Coun- cil of Canada, which was formed in September and en- compasses the full spectrum of concrete and cement manufacturing across Canada,” she says. Reschke says the council will provide a clear under- standing of concrete and how the industry can work to- gether to address today’s sustainability challenges. The association gathers in May for its Annual General Meeting and Convention. The two-day event is packed with activities for the family, includes the President’s Banquet, and Reschke says will be highlighted with su- perstar entertainment. For more information, visit armca.ca. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 31 32 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Mezintel Inc. facilitates high-volume construction testing labs with cost-effective software Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature Mezintel Inc.'s Breaktest 3.0 serves high-volume (about 5,000 tests per year) construction materials test- ing labs, with many people to organize and a diversity of clients. “Let’s say you have bid on a condo project, says Mini- tel owner Anthony Lukindo. “You need to be available over the course of a year to test concrete whenever it is poured. Time must be spent scheduling dispatch to send a qualified tech to collect the sample. The sample has to get to the lab, be scheduled for testing, results compared against ex- pected results that are based on specifica- tions, the information collected, organized and sent to the client.” Lukindo says Breaktest helps to accom- plish all of this. Mezintel started in 2005 as a general consulting business, evolving to specialize in niche testing markets, including the con- struction/concrete industries. The software is sold through subscrip- tion. Mintel installs it and provides training and upgrades. “We wanted to make the program easy to use and op- erate but also risk free to test to determine its suitability for a materials lab business operations,” he says. Billing is determined monthly from the actual test-vol- ume for a preceding month, where each test report is billed at the rate of a postage stamp. This means com- panies with lower volumes will pay a lower fee than those who do more reporting. The program’s sign-in feature log reports changes, maintains a trail of chain of custody about who did the changes, can put reports on hold, and via a dashboard view will show final- ized or reopened reports. Breaktest also meets current industry standards for all testing requirements. “The Breaktest software bene- fits companies in many ways,” says Lukindo. “By eliminating a paper trail it eliminates distractions from paper shuffling, along with inter-office traffic between engineers and data entry so the engineers can do more billable work. Its auto pass/fail checking re- duces human error and its automated reporting process eliminates omis- sions in reports getting to their in- tended audience.” Lunkindo says: “The engineers in geotechnical labs engage in design and consulting tasks for slope stability, foundation, and structural design that command high billable hourly rates. BreakTest significantly frees up the engineers’ time to allocate to those premium design and consulting tasks helping to generate more revenue.” Lukindo says his work developing software for niche markets led him to recognize much of what he had been developing fit greater industry specific markets. “I began packaging what I was doing into products and got into directional drilling and serving geotechnical materials testing labs.” For more information, visit mezintel.com. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 33 Brock White Construction Materials supplies western Canada's ready-mix industry with high-quality, brand-name products Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature Brock White Construction Materials provides western Canadian ready-mix producers with a wide selection high-quality brand-name products that deepen their of- ferings beyond simply concrete. “The ready-mix industry is more competitive than ever,” says George White, vice-president of sales and marketing. “Many companies are looking to offer value- added specialty mixes, integral hardeners, waterproofing solutions, colours and poly-propylene reinforcing fibres. These are value added products that will often separate producers from one another.” White says the company strives to offer the most in- novative products from throughout the world through its 15 branches across western Canada. “We work hard to keep up on these new high technology products.” Brock White has provided specialty products for the new $1 billion Port Mann Bridge in the Vancouver area, the Calgary Airport expansion and the recent Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg. 34 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report “We also have ongoing projects in the oil and gas in- dustry and many industrial warehouses we’re involved with,” says White. “A large volume of commercial proj- ects throughout Western Canada will continue well into 2015.” He says offshore competition is fierce with some low quality colour blends showing up in recent years. He also cites British Columbia’s “wood first” initiative as a con- cern for the industry and says the job now is ensuring that concrete remains as the highest quality, best choice for construction. “We are fortunate in our industry to have long-term staff. Our training is continuous and can be challenging. We have the best trained inside and outside sales team in the industry.” Brock White, which has been in business since 1950, has supported and participated in the BCRMCA (BC Ready Mixed Concrete Association) for many years. For more information, visit http://ca.brockwhite.com. PROFORM CONCRETE SERVICES INC. Alberta's largest slip-form concrete contractor Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature Proform Concrete Services Inc., Alberta's largest slip- form concrete contractor, has grown in its scope since its inception in 1975. The business, originally known as HEB Developers, has expanded to include Proform Pre- cast Products and Western Construction Products. President and CEO Curtis Bouteiller says the separa- tion of the divisions into two operational companies Pro- form Concrete Services Inc. and Proform Precast Products Inc. under one parent company Proform Man- agement Inc. provides independence and focus to each of the enterprises. Proform Concrete Services Inc. tack- les projects including curbs, gutters and sidewalks, beautification and streetscapes with much concrete paving. Bouteiller says concrete pavements can last 15 to 50 years. This durability means it is often sensible to replace asphalt with concrete. He works with the ARMCA (Al- berta Ready-Mixed Concrete Association) transportation committee to promote concrete pavement. “We do a lot of concrete paving in Alberta and West- ern Canada and we’re working on a project in British Co- lumbia now,” he says. “We’re also the only western company to be able to handle slipformed airport paving services.” Some recent full-depth concrete pavement projects have included the Highway 43 bypass in Grande Prairie, work on Highway 16 near Lloydminster and roads around Medicine Hat. The company’s inventory includes a large fleet of Go- maco concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk extruders, and two concrete pavers including a new two-track concrete paver, and a concrete placer, texture cure machine and a four-track barrier machine. Bouteiller says Proform has been Yellowknife's main concrete service provider for 23 years, maintaining an of- fice and its own staff living quarters in the northern com- munity. Bouteiller says the concrete industry has seen a few good years and has a few good years projected ahead of it but that new legislation is making it harder to main- tain the seasonal employees the industry demands. “There is definitely a seasonal nature to our work,” he said. “We maintain about 60 per cent local labour, 10 per cent foreign worker content and 30 per cent out-of- province typically,” he says. “The people who aren’t local then go back home over the winter.” Bouteiller says new federal unemployment insurance regulations are making it harder on seasonal labour be- cause instead of waiting out the winter so they can re- turn to what they were doing, workers are now being required to find winter jobs and some simply don’t come back. Locally, Proform supports the United Way. In 2011 the company received a Community Builder Award for its contributions, which have continued to increase. “We have a very popular program in which we get do- nations and prizes from our partners and suppliers and provide a trip ourselves,” he said. “Staff donates and get ballots to enter into draws to win the prizes and then we match their donations.” Over the past nine years the company has raised $123,000, with more than $24,000 contributed in the past year alone. For more information about Proform Concrete, visit proformconcrete.com. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 35 Xypex Chemical Corporation's crystalline technology protects concrete from liquid penetration Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature Xypex's innovative crystalline technology, developed in 1969, is now manufactured in 10 nations and sold in 70 countries internationally. The company's water and liquid-proofing products mi- grate into concrete capillary tracts, hairline cracks up to 0.4mm, and pores, forming an insoluble crystalline struc- CH EM I C A L C O R P O R AT IO N 13731 Mayfield Place, Richmond, BC V6V 2G9 Phone: 604-273-5265 Fax: 604-270-0451 www.xypex.com 36 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report ture which permanently prevents penetration of liquids from 3 to 11 on the Ph scale. Canadian regional manager W. J. (Bill) Johnstone CSO CTR co-ordinates seminars with architects and engi- neers to explain how the products protect and extend the life of concrete from deterioration from chemicals and weathering. He also instructs how to properly apply the products in various situations. Xypex has protected and restored concrete on some of the largest reservoirs and sewage treatment plants in Canada and around the world. Projects include an 87,000 sq. m. Montreal reservoir, which is receiving a two coat application of the company's products. “The new Burlington Skyway Treatment plant used 17,000 cu. m. and the Halton Hills reservoir used 5,500 cu m of Admix C-500.” Xypex projects include the Fokus Building in Warsaw, Poland; 21st Century Tower in Dubai, United Arab emi- rates; the Yokohama Subway Station, Japan; and Bay City Memorial Stadium in Bay City, Michigan. For more information, see xypex.com. BC Ready Mixed Concrete Association (BCRMCA) represents diverse interests as it advocates for balanced building materials policies Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature is growing its campus.” He says lower mainland region communities are ex- The BC Ready Mixed Concrete Association's periencing strong growth but in a very competitive mar- (BCRMCA) 129 members represent a diversity of busi- ket. Companies are busier but at the same time, not nesses and regional interests, supported by the associ- making money as they once did. He notes high-rise de- ation's 17-member board of directors. velopment around the former Olympic Vil- Together, they are taking on challenges includ- lage in Vancouver. This intensification is also ing environmental certification standards and obvious along the Cambie Line linking Rich- intensive lobbying against policies such as mond to the city centre. Wood First. Meanwhile, “in south Surrey the con- Association president Charles Kelly says struction of an office complex on top of a the board includes ready mix and cement in- shopping centre has created a stunning dustries as well as supplier group representa- building and the Surrey Library is the most tives. It also recognizes the province's cultural, imaginative use of concrete I’ve seen,” Kelly political and economic diversities through re- says. The new Surrey City Hall is now com- gional representation. pleted and work has started on a 51 storey Across Canada and in BC especially, mar- Charles Kelly hotel/office and condo project. keting campaigns like Wood First have made While other industries are experiencing headlines. Kelly says the province was responding to a labour shortages, Kelly says the BC concrete industry's wood industry that was in a major slump. labour market is relatively healthy. “People seem to get He says the wood industry campaign has been more into this industry and stay. We have a bit of an aging about demonstrating empathy than changing domestic workforce because people love what they do and stay markets. “Circumstances have changed and the North as long as they can.” American demand for wood is growing and the industry He says enough young people are interested in ca- and the province have done a good job of growing Asian reers to replace retirees and the association has not markets.” needed to go to great lengths to attract new employees. Kelly says the time has come to re-evaluate these The association has put effort into EPDs (environmen- policies and priorities. tal product declarations). Similar to a nutrient label, it “We took a leadership role, along with other materials quantifies the environmental impact of a product. Kelly industry segments at the Converge Conference in Octo- says these will provide greater transparency and will ber. We want to change the conversation about material meet the requirements of LEED v4 which should be ap- choices, as we share common goals about achieving a proved by the Canadian Green Building Council later this more sustainable built environment,” he says. year. Kelly says industry needs to realize that engineers, “The challenge in meeting these new information re- contractors and designers choose the best material quirements is organizing to find ways to help the smaller combinations for durability and energy efficiencies and producers achieve these requirements, which cus- the goal is finding out what materials have in common tomers will be asking for,” Kelly says. and how they can best work together. The association has led the country in developing a “The construction sector is so segmented,” he says. concrete pump safety program, with about 400 pump “There are 184 organizations in BC alone working to rep- operators receiving safety training. “We are also working resent the interests of some segment of the construc- on innovative approaches to achieve operating compe- tion industry. Things are changing. Materials today are tency standards and testing,” he said. not the same old wood or the same old concrete they “Safety of course is everyone’s concern,” Kelly says. once were. Client expectations and design demands are “Pumps are getting bigger and more sophisticated and changing and the industry needs to change the way it the market is moving to booms of up to 60 meters. Con- sees itself to meet those higher demands.” crete pumps are high pressure, complex machines that He also observed that the BC economy has regional require specific training and knowledge.” differences. The association’s pump operators’ committee is “We have the north and the mid-north that are boom- working to develop competency standards. However, ing with projects in Kitimat and Fort St. John,” he says. Kelly says it will take time for WorkSafeBC and other “Kootenay has a growing tourist sector and the Okana- provincial agencies to act so in the meantime the indus- gan is another sub-economy where there is a lot of de- try will need to self-regulate to ensure site safety. velopment and the UBC (University of British Columbia) For more information about BCRMCA visit bcrmca.ca. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 37 WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION — Western Canadian Construction Industry 38 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Federal government supports CAWIC initiative to advance women into more decision-making roles Canadian Design and Construction Report staff writer Women interested in construction careers will get a boost through fed- eral government support for a collaborative project aimed at increasing numbers of women in management roles. In January Dr. K Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Status of Women, an- nounced a decision to grant $249,900 to the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) to advance women into more decision-making roles. The funding targets construction and related sectors in Ontario, Alberta and New- foundland and Labrador. At the heart of the initiative is a collaborative effort: Opening Doors: Economic Op- portunities for Women. Comprised of industry, government and educational institutions, the 36-month project will result in an action plan to increase women’s retention and progression in the industry. “We are pleased to partner with the Government of Canada on this project so that more women can advance into key decision-making roles within the construction industry across Canada, focusing initially in Ontario, Alberta and Newfoundland,” says CAWIC president Tammy Evans. “We look forward to collaborating with in- dustry stakeholders at the local level to help women achieve this goal." “The number of women entering the field of construction is growing,” Evans told the Ontario Construction Report in a 2012 interview. “We see that in the numbers entering and graduating from targeted educational programs,” Evans said. “Where we need to focus more energy though is on keeping those women in the industry.” She said often the challenge is that women still traditionally care for house- holds and often have additional child care responsibilities. Employers need to recognize and be prepared to support their family responsibilities. She said the key to directing and supporting change is through a collective voice. She also said more attention needs to be paid to women's unique skills and strengths. “Women have certain strengths men don’t have, for example, when it comes to fine motor skills, attention to detail and teamwork. These are skills the industry needs to more formally recognize.” CAWIC and other relevant organizations seek to lead change by providing in- formation, support, mentorship, facilitating access to jobs and training partner- ships to benefit and support women in the industry. In British Columbia, the Vancouver Regional Construction Association supports Canadian Construction Women (CCW). Like CAWIC, CCW’s website says it provides members with opportunities for support, mentoring, networking, community involvement, learning and develop- ment. The organization is led by a board of directors representing key industry players like PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc., EllisDon and Ledcor. Meanwhile, in 2013 the Calgary Construction Association held its inaugural ‘Women In Construction "Yes We Can!" Open 9 Hole Best Ball Golf Tournament.’ Events like these, led by organizations and associations who recognize the role women have in the industry, provide networking and support opportunities for the growing number of women in the field. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 39 WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION — Western Canadian Construction Industry ALL WEATHER WINDOWS’ CARRIE PEDERSEN Enjoying the window and door industry's complexity and challenges Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature Carrie Pedersen brings a business degree and a will- ingness to adapt to her Calgary-area new construction sales responsibilities with All Weather Windows, Canada’s largest privately-owned window and door man- ufacturer. Pedersen graduated with a business diploma 13 years ago. She joined the window and door industry and has never looked back. “I quickly fell into the complexity of the industry,” she said. “The technical information, the fact things are always changing… makes my work dy- namic and exciting.” While she works mostly with men, she says a female manager originally hired her and helped pave the way. “She was strong and driven and wonderful and I could see her struggles with upper management. I know the work she did made it easier for me.” Pedersen started out working with home owners and small contractors. She moved into management and later returned to her sales roots. She says many people have been surprised to see a woman in sales. There were understated challenges. She believes she had more to prove to her customers than her male counterparts. Possibly these challenges occurred because of the lack of women in the business, or because few had achieved higher success levels. “I had one manager tell me girls don’t work in this industry and another who said female candidates were often stronger because they tended to have better organizational skills,” she says. Pedersen’s advice to women considering a career in the field is to trust yourself and your knowledge, to be extroverted and thick- skinned. “In sales you hear a lot of ‘no’ so you have to be able to get past that regardless of who you are,” she says. “As a woman you will come up against someone who will judge or doubt you but remember every man has a wife or a mother or a sister. You can and have to find ways to relate.” Looking for a change in her career, Pedersen joined 40 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Carrie Pedersen All Weather. She says the company’s family dynamic and its community involvement with organizations like Habi- tat for Humanity were important. “All Weather understands women are strong multi- taskers with the ability to balance family and work. As a company they also support the idea of family first. I see male co-workers taking advantage of this as well which is great,” she says. Pedersen says the networking and so- cial aspects are important to her job. She uses the Calgary Home Builders’ Association’s events and mentorship opportunities to stay connected and to grow. Within All Weather, daily discussions with her team, sharing infor- mation and questions, keeps everyone con- nected and informed. “This is a fun, exciting and dynamic industry. I like see- ing media coverage like this because it shows the many faces of women in the industry and shares their different stories. It opens the door to women considering career options and empowers them to reach for success in the industry.” ALL WEATHER WINDOWS’ SANDY VAN SOMEREN Achieving community support and leadership in Alberta's window industry Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature Sandy Van Someren began working in the window in- dustry more than 30 years ago. She built her career through mentorship and a desire to learn and is now business development manager for Southern Alberta for All Weather Windows, Canada’s largest privately-owned window and door manufacturer. Van Someren started out driving a truck and perform- ing service work in Red Deer, Alberta. “I was hired by the manager despite the fact he said ‘girls don’t usually do this kind of work’,” she says. After a year on the road she moved to the order desk, gained a deeper knowledge of products and began net- working with the local builders. Surrounded by ‘great builders’ who taught her about the industry and their own businesses, in her mid-20s she joined management and got involved with the Central Alberta Home Builders Association, serving as director and president. She says the Red Deer community supported her. People were pleased she wanted to learn, were happy to answer questions and took time to teach her about the industry. “I had great success with the builder group and along the way was able to find great mentors to teach me and help me along.” Van Someren moved to Calgary to become the com- pany's international sales manager, later becoming her former employer's branch manager. She then joined All Weather. Van Somersen has noticed more women entering the field, but they share the common challenge of her pioneering experiences – she says she has a sense women have to work harder to be suc- cessful. “It may be an intangible and more of a feeling, but it takes a commitment to hit both business and personal targets,” she says. Van Someren says women must partic- ipate and be engaged in the industry's so- cial community. “If you want to be seen as professional that professionalism has to be maintained through every event, every gathering, and every time you are in the presence of your colleagues.” Sandy Van Someren Van Someren says the industry is vibrant and chal- lenging. “In this industry you need a depth of knowledge of the market, understanding economic indicators…. It is a challenge to stay up on but keeps things interest- ing.” She suggests women align with a company with similar values, such as integrity and family support. She says women often have a keen eye for detail and can multi- task, with different strengths from their male colleagues. “That differ- ence and the value of that differ- ence is now being recognized and sought after by companies so it presents a great deal of opportunity for women in the industry.” For more information about All Weather Windows, visit allweather- windows.com. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 41 Just another case of window envy. With good looks and available state-of-the-art features like our leak-free V-Weld technology, it’s no wonder our windows attract attention. A variety of styles and price points ensure that we have the right fit for any project. Next time you’re building, choose our Canadian-made windows and doors to take full advantage of our commitment to on- time delivery and after-sales support. Just don’t be surprised if the job site attracts some attention. Visit allweatherwindows.com to learn more. 42 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report 000593.03.04.14 WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION — Western Canadian Construction Industry KATRINA STETTNER – HARMONY BUILDERS, REGINA Tackling residential new home construction challenges, one project at a time Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature Katrina Stettner tackles the chal- lenges of residential new home sales and construction one project at a time. Together, she and her husband Matt Rogina have created Harmony Home Builders to build custom qual- ity homes, creating positive experi- ences for buyers. She works both with the public and trades. The couple started the business in 2009 after more than a decade in the industry. “The name of our company says it all,” she says. “We saw the frustra- tion people went through building a home, the lack of quality and com- mitment on the part of some home builders and we just knew there was a better way.” Stettner, whose father worked as a framer, says she always worked in sales but found her niche in the housing market. “This is a great in- dustry for women. Often women have an eye for colour, for design and bring unique ideas to the table.” She says clients see her working on their behalf and don’t care about anything else. Dealing with trades though, she has to be on her game. “We have a core group of trades who are part of our team and who en- hance our level of quality,” she says. “When I am dealing with new peo- ple, with other aspects of the busi- ness, I have to make sure I know what I’m talking about, that I stand up for what I want and what my clients need.” Stettner says honesty and can- dour are an important part of her business, as is the ability to admit she may not have all the answers. “No one knows everything, not any man, not any woman. Women have to understand it’s ok to say they don’t know, as long as they follow it up with finding the answer they need.” She says she would encourage any woman who is creative and en- ergetic to consider the home indus- try as a career. She says getting people into homes they love and will love living in is rewarding. “This is a great industry and there is opportunity for more women to be involved. I think it is important for women to be self-confident, to know they can be successful at the job they want to have. It takes finding your own niche and then working hard.” Harmony now constructs about 50 homes a year. Stettner says the homes are customized to every price range and model type. “People who buy our homes pay for square footage, not for where walls are moved or which variation of a design they want,” she says. “Each home is unique, built to top quality and re- flects the individual needs of the home owner.” Stettner says she and Rogina are hands-on and work closely with their staff of 30, collaborating to create the product and experience they want delivered. She says having the best employees, working with the best trades and dealing with the best sup- pliers, including All Weather Win- dows, makes their homes the best in the city. For more information on Harmony Home Builders visit http://harmony- builders.ca. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 43 WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION — Western Canadian Construction Industry MARIA VOLANSKY – INTEGRITY BUILDING PRODUCTS Attention to detail in changing environment essential for purchasing manager Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature Maria Volansky has embraced a career in the challenging and ever-changing home building and construction industry as purchas- ing manager with Integrity Building Products Inc. in Okotoks, Alberta. Volansky began working for Integrity Build- ing Products as a shop labourer. In time she moved into the office, working at a bit of everything. “At one point everyone did a little buying but as the company grew there was a need to bring it all together under one area of responsibility so it became my job,” she says. There are many challenges to being a pur- chaser when conditions are constantly chang- ing. “The industry is so fluid there is always something new to learn,” she said. “I could never know everything but I know how and who to ask to find out what I need.” Although her father works in the logging in- dustry in B.C. and Volansky has been raised in a logging background, there has been and always will be a lot to learn—a daily part of her job. Volansky must know about species and sizes. She must also have extensive knowledge about the mills and pricing. “I spend a lot of time comparing prices, research- ing mills and comparing reports about them. I compare where prices are with where I think they should be.” She also needs to keep a close watch on the overall lumber industry and the other aspects of home building and renovation that come along with it. “Our store has to have a large inventory of materials to supply our cus- INTEGRITY BUILDING PRODUCTS Building Materials at Contractor Pricing BEST PRICING ON PACKAGES 403-938-9376 www.IntegrityBuildingProducts.com 44 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Maria Volansky tomers with in order for them to compete their projects from start to finish. We carry a variety of materials, from lumber to sheets goods, to nails and screws, even doors, windows and all the tools needed to complete a project.” Integrity Building Products carries more than 1,200 in- ventory items. She says this attention to detail is something she hopes anyone in her position would have but admits it may be partly her and due to her desire to always be sure she is getting the best for her clients and her company. Clients include home builders and contractors in Al- berta, mainly the Calgary area. Volanksy is one of five women in Integrity Building Product's staff of 30. She says the company has always provided a supportive team environment. “I enjoy my job and love the company I work for,” she said. “There may be days the job is more challenging but there is never a day I don’t love coming to work here.” She says this is a field she would encourage any woman to consider because it is challenging, interesting and because it will always provide job opportunities. “Es- pecially in home building, there will always be work in this field so it’s a great opportunity for anyone looking for a career. At the end of a day here, challenging or not, there is a rewarding feeling of accomplishment.” For more information on Integrity Building Products Inc., visit http://integritybuildingproducts.com. WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION — Insurance and Bonding DONNA ANDERSON – TRISURA GUARANTEE INSURANCE CO. Daily deadlines, quick-decision-making attract Donna Anderson to surety underwriting Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature Donna Anderson, vice-president surety with Trisura Guarantee Insur- ance Co., came to the industry unin- tentionally, as many seem to do. The daily deadlines and the need for quick decision-making quickly drew her in. She has remained in the busi- ness for almost four decades. Anderson grew up in a small town in Saskatchewan. She moved to Regina and began her career with a grade 12 education and some gen- eral business courses. She says she “fell into the surety business on the administrative side, typing contracts and issuing various documents com- mon to the industry and honing her shorthand skills. I was hooked, even Donna Anderson at the entry level position.” than 20 years with that company helping them grow and She later moved to Vancouver. At the time any knowl- working her way up through the ranks to managerial po- edge of bonding opened doors in the surety business and sitions in both Winnipeg and Calgary before Trisura ap- she landed a job as a junior underwriter. She spent more proached her in 2006. “I was easily hooked on Mike’s story (Mike George is president, CEO and co-founder of Trisura) and what he wanted to achieve. After 30 years in the industry it has been an exciting opportunity to help build a new com- pany.” Chris Sekine, Trisura's senior-vice president, surety, said when we he first met Donna and heard her story, it was an easy decision to have her lead and grow Trisura’s busi- ness in the prairies. While the industry has changed in many ways over the past four decades and women are becoming more com- mon in it, Anderson says she never experienced discrim- ination in her career. She says she has always been fortunate to have supportive managers and never felt push-back from the brokers she worked with or contrac- tors she had the privilege to visit. “It’s important to go into a meeting with a contractor knowing something about their core business,” she said. “First impressions are extremely important and a good general knowledge of the construction industry is critical.” Continued on page 46 The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 45 WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION — Insurance and Bonding Donna Anderson continued from page 45 Anderson says it’s important to do background re- search and show a genuine interest in the contractor’s business. Brokers, she says, are understandably sensitive when it comes to individuals they are willing to introduce to their clients to so professionalism and preparation are key. She says this is one lesson any new underwriter should learn quickly and one she works to impart on new staff. “Donna has been a tremendous mentor for many of Trisura’s staff,” says Sekine. Anderson says the fast-pace today has created many different changes and challenges. “Thirty years ago we would perform our underwriting exercises on an annual basis – set up the program and issue the required bonds until the next year. Not so today. It is not uncommon for a contractor’s financial position to swing in a matter of months.” She says a deeper knowledge of construction law is also required because of increased litigation. The biggest challenge for anyone in the field, she says, is the ability to make quick decisions based on analysis and gut instinct and then committing to those decisions. 46 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report “If you’re not confident in your decision-making you can expect a lot of sleepless nights.” That decision-making is what she likes most about the business. “There is no greater feeling than to be involved in a decision to support a contractor on a key project and it’s even more rewarding when the contractor appreciates the role we play in helping them grow their businesses,” Anderson says. She says surety underwriting is an invisible industry to the general public, adding this is unfortunate because the business is both fascinating and challenging. Trisura recruits students with backgrounds in finance and accounting and those in the banking industry for their financial skills. Anderson graduated in 1985 with a Certi- fied General Accountant's designation to ensure she had the skills required for the financial analysis side of the un- derwriting process. She says has been hooked on the business since day one. Learning every facet of the construction industry from road building to general building construction, living life and making fast-decisions has kept her completely en- gaged. “This job becomes part of who you are,” she said. “It has been a pleasure working in the industry and to have had the opportunity later in my career to be part of build- ing Trisura and contributing to its success.” For more information, visit trisura.com. WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION — Insurance and Bonding Tammy Grassa applies skill to solve construction insurance challenges Tammy Grassa Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature A lifelong learner with the ability to prioritize, dissect complex contracts and meet deadlines, Tammy Grassa uses her combined skills to achieve success as senior account manager within the construction practice at Jones DesLauriers Insurance Man- agement Inc. (JDIMI). Over the span of her 20 year career in the insurance industry she has worked as a broker, specializing in risk management and other related construction aspects. “Construction work is interesting because it in- volves a lot of large and complex proj- ects with unique insurance requirements and challenges,” she says. While many of the clients she deals with involve men in senior ex- ecutive roles, she has never felt hin- dered as a woman and, in fact, says the industry offers a great opportunity for women with unlimited potential for career growth. “Whether it is an inborn skill or something learned, women tend to be good at juggling heavy workloads, at being detail-oriented, at solving problems and at bringing all of these together to meet deadlines.” Grassa says the most common ex- ample of this ability comes with work life balance and managing family life, something she says JDIMI supports through its reward programs, em- ployee benefits and flexibility to meet the changing needs of her family. A believer in the importance of continuing education, Grassa has earned her CIP (Chartered Insurance Professional) and FRM (Fellowship in Risk Management) designations and is working towards her CPIB (Cana- dian Professional Insurance Broker) designation. She also sits on JDIMI’s Education Committee and acts as a mentor to junior staff, helping them acclimate to and learn the business. “Coordinating courses, encourag- ing career development and partici- pating in industry events are just some of the ways I try to participate and put myself out there,” she says. Grassa says she understands the social aspect of any job is important. Having a presence within her com- munity of clients, ensuring excep- tional customer care, taking professional development courses, and supporting the industry are all ways she represents JDIMI. Her advice to women considering entering the field is to speak with people in the insurance industry and explore the many rewarding career opportunities. “Look for a firm that shares your personal values and will support your professional goals, so you can be passionate about your role and proud to represent the com- pany.” For more information on JDIMI, visit www.jdimi.com. 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BC 2014 Wood Design awards in Vancouver on March 3 Architects, structural engineers, project teams, local government, industry sponsors and guests par- ticipated in the event, recognizing individual and proj- ect accomplishments from 113 nominations in 12 categories. Projects were from all areas of the province, as well as some national and international submissions, including projects in Qingdao, China and the Yukon Territory. All projects showcase distinctive and unique qualities of wood such as strength, beauty, versatility, and cost-effectiveness. 48 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Wood WORKS! is a national industry-led initiative of the Canadian Wood Councl. The annual Wood Design Awards evening recognizes leadership and innovation in wood use, while being an opportunity to publicly ho- nour and encourage continued excellence in the build- ing and design community. The evening included a 10 year retrospective video journey which gave those who attended a glimpse of how wood design and building innovation has ad- vanced over the past decade. Wood Champion award winners from the past 10 years credited the awards program for pushing innovation in design and building with wood and encouraging new types and sizes of buildings, beautiful aesthetics, increased structural performance and scale, and environmentally responsi- ble design. Mary Tracey, executive director of Wood WORKS! BC has been at the helm of the B.C. awards evening since its inception. “We are truly in awe of the innovative and unique ways that wood has been used both architecturally and structurally this past decade and this year is a milestone, as we celebrate and reflect on 10 years of excellence,” said Mary Tracey, WoodWORKS! BC's ex- ecutive director. “The building and design community has amazed us again in 2014 with a continued explo- ration of the potential of wood, and showing us what is possible through their impressive structures.” Notable points about this year's nominations were the range of projects submitted and the variety of wood use - ranging from mid-rise light-frame wood construction to mass timber as a structural material. Judges included Laura Hartman, architec, Fernau & Hartman Architects, Berkeley, CA; C .Y. Loh,formerly C.Y. Loh Associates Ltd., Vancouver, B.C.; Rick Jeffery, president and CEO, Coast Forest Products Association, Vancouver, B.C.; and Wesley Wollin, architect, BCIT Studio Instructor --Architectural Science, Burnaby, B.C. Peter Busby of Perkins + Will received he Wood Champion Award for championing and pioneering the use of wood in many prominent B.C. public build- ings. He was the driving force behind the implemen- tation of wood in projects such as the Earth Sciences Building and Centre for Interactive Research on Sus- tainability in Vancouver, the Brentwood and Gilmore Skytrain Stations and the Kingsway Pedestrian Bridge. Under Mr. Busby's leadership, the Perkins + Will Vancouver office has strived to improve the built envi- ronment, with a strong dedication to the practice of sustainability. "He has pushed the envelope in wood solutions by ensuring wood is integrated as a major component in the design of each building," read his nomination. Gerald Epp of Fast + Epp Structural Engineers re- ceived the Engineer Award. His project, the Bow River Bridge in Banff, Alberta, is one of the longest tim- ber bridges of its kind. The Town of Banff desired nat- ural materials for environmental and aesthetic reasons, and timber was the chosen material, the awards ma- terials said. Mike Mammone of Ratio Architecture - Interior De- sign – Planning received the Architect Award. The use of wood was instrumental in his project, Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union - Uptown Branch, Salmon Arm, B.C. The Wood Innovation Award recognizes cre- The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 49 Wood WORKS! British Columbia ative and innovative approaches in the use of wood in building design, product design and/or processes. Gord Macdonald, Macdonald & Lawrence Timber Framing, received recognition for his project WildPlay, in Kelowna, B.C. “This high ropes adventure course ex- plores the limits of the structural potential of timber,” the award recognition news release said. The former Green Building category has been re- named and redefined to be the Environmental Per- formance Award. It was presented to John Wall, PUBLIC: Architecture + Communication for his project Centennial Beach Boundary Bay Regional Park Pavilion in Delta, B.C. “The award recognizes how wood prod- ucts played a significant role in improving the overall environmental performance of a structure” the Wood- WORKS! B.C. announcement said. “Projects nomi- nated for this award must demonstrate that through the deliberate use of wood from the outset, the wood products were integral in achieving a measureable lower environmental impact such as lower carbon footprint, reduced energy use, less pollution and higher efficiency.” 50 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Wood design categories winners include: Residential Wood Design: David Hewitt, Hewitt + Company Architecture - Silver Lake House, Sil- ver Lake, WA Multi-Unit Residential Wood Design: Andreas Kaminski, aka architecture + design inc. - Red Sky Townhomes, Whistler, B.C. Commercial Wood Design: Mike Mammone, Ratio Architecture - Interior Design - Planning - Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union - Uptown Branch, Salmon Arm, B.C. Interior Beauty Design: James Tuer, JWT Archi- tecture and Planning - Forest House, Bowen Is- land, B.C. Institutional Wood Design - Small: Dave McIn- tyre, David Nairne + Associates Ltd. - Yunesit'in Health Centre, Hanceville, B.C. Institutional Wood Design - Large: Jennifer Marshall, Urban Arts Architecture - T'it'q'et Com- munity Hall + Health Centre, Lillooet, B.C. Western Red Cedar: Alfred Waugh, Formline Ar- chitecture + Urbanism - Liard River Hot Springs Facility, Liard River, B.C. There were two honourable mentions: Peter Busby, Robert Drew, Perkins + Will - Samuel Brighouse Elementary School, Richmond, B.C. Karen Marler, Hughes Condon Marler Architects - UniverCity Childcare Centre, Burnaby, B.C. “We are pleased and proud to be celebrating a decade of Wood Design Awards in B.C. and look for- ward to another,” said Mary Tracey. “We sincerely thank the architects, structural engineers, project teams, academics, industry sponsors and many others who have supported and participated in our awards program during this past decade.” “Wood Design Award nominees and winners have left a meaningful legacy in our communities including sustainable human-centred buildings and streetscapes; structures that are true to our wood her- itage; employment for people in forestry and wood products; and advancement of innovation in wood de- sign and building which has put B.C. on the forefront nationally and indeed globally,” she said. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 51 Wood WORKS! British Columbia ARCHITECT/ COMMERCIAL WOOD DESIGN Mike Mammone, Ratio Architecture – Interior Design, Planning, Vancouver, BC Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union – Uptown Branch, Salmon Arm, BC The project’s predominant use of wood and wood building systems was prima- rily devised as a means of offsetting the carbon footprint of the project and allowed the project to utilize a very local labor pool of carpenters, trades and skill that con- tributed directly to the local manufacturing, supply chains and economy. The design concept and material selection sought to connect the building and its function to the greater community through subtle references to the natural and man-made context of Salmon Arm. The large sweeping atrium space and angular roof, composed primarily of wood systems, are direct references to the famous pier in Salmon Arm, and surrounding topography and provides a unifying design ele- ment across the north elevation. ENGINEER Gerald Epp, Fast + Epp, Vancouver, BC Bow River Bridge, Banff, Alberta Timber usage in significant bridges is often discounted, because of durability perceptions. The intent of Fast + Epp and the builder/client StructureCraft, was to address these concerns so thoroughly through design and construction detailing that such perceptions will start to change. Further, that the strengths timber brings can be cel- ebrated – beauty in the natural settings which bridges often call for, and all the en- vironmental benefits. ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE John Wall, PUBLIC: Architecture + Communication Centennial Beach Boundary Bay Regional Park Pavilion, Delta, BC On the eastern shoreline of the Point Roberts peninsula, a new Centennial Beach Park Pavilion describes the line between two contrasting natural environments. To the north, the nature of bird watching, beach dunes and crab apples and to the south, family picnics, tennis courts and colourful playgrounds. The south is open, sunny and playful. The north is sheltered, quiet and secluded. A café on the east end of the boardwalk overlooks the beach, Boundary Bay and, on a clear day, Mount Baker. Subtle innovation plays out across a simple material palette. The heavy timber roof is at once structure, finish ceiling and soffit, a performance that allows the building to maintain its streamlined proportions. Gang-nailed sections of 2x4s on end are slotted into back-to-back steel channels that sit on top of a steel column grid. Two wide-flange beams span the length of the building, running above the timber-filled channels and allowing the roof to cantilever at either end. The beams also contain the extent of the green roof system. Finally, a thin clerestory wraps around the building making the timber roof slab appear to float above the concrete walls. 52 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report INSTITUTIONAL WOOD DESIGN: LARGE Jennifer Marshall, Urban Arts Architecture T’it’q’et Community Hall + Health Centre, Lillooet, BC The T’it’q’et Community Hall and Health Centre project is con- structed entirely of wood with the exception of the foundations. The building is constructed using a combination of wood frame for the short span areas with a glulam post and beam with Cross- laminated Timber (CLT) panels infill for the large span spaces (Multi-purpose and Hall). Exterior finishes are a combination of rough-sawn vertical cedar siding, smooth face #1 grade horizontal cedar siding and pine soffits. Interior finishes consist of plywood paneling, exposed CLT and glulams, carved cedar doors, birch-faced doors, and pine ceilings. INSTITUTIONAL WOOD DESIGN: SMALL Dave McIntyre, David Nairne + Associates Ltd. Yunesit’in Health Centre, Hanceville, BC “Wood Tradition Continued” ‘Dramatic Douglas fir wood glulam columns combined with exposed Douglas fir ceilings and soffits, doors and millwork re- spect Yunesit’in cultural traditions in an important new community facility.’ The new 432m2 health centre developed by the Yunesit’in of BC’s Cariboo Chilcotin (known to them as the “Land without Lim- its”) is a contemporary interpretation of the Yunesit’in dwelling and evolves the Yunesit’in tradition of using wood to create struc- ture and finishes which define their place in their “Land without Limits”. INTERIOR BEAUTY DESIGN James Tuer, JWT Architecture and Planning Forest House, Bowen Island, BC Wood was used throughout the interior both as a finishing ma- terial as well as the primary structure which is exposed and cele- brated like a fine piece of furniture. The Douglas fir framing, posts and beams lends itself to the natural forest setting and connects the occupants to the surrounding nature. Over time, the fir will patina with age and create a soft and Zen-like environment. In se- lect areas the wood is painted bright red creating a wonderful cel- ebratory accent reminiscent of the Scandinavian heritage of the home owners The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 53 Wood WORKS! British Columbia MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL WOOD DESIGN Andreas Kaminski, aka architecture + design inc. Red Sky Townhomes, Whistler, BC The Red Sky Townhomes are situated in the new mountain- side neighbourhood of Baxter Creek at the north end of Whistler. The interiors are distinguished by the warmth and character provided by the use of wood both structurally and as a finish material. Panoramic views of Whistler and Blackcomb moun- tains are framed by expansive floor-to-ceiling wood windows defining the essence of these open and contemporary mountain homes. RESIDENTIAL WOOD DESIGN David Hewitt, Hewitt + Company Architecture Inc. Silver Lake House, Silver Lake, WA This small lakefront vacation home is located on Silver Lake, Washington just south of the BC border and within an 80 minute drive from the owner’s Vancouver home. Situated on a mountainous 1.5 acre property of woodland, the 1,300 square foot lakefront house is rainforest living personified. The low profile linear design of the house nestled into the hillside takes advantage of a natural ‘plateau’ in an otherwise steeply sloped site and responds to the mountain topography to mini- mize the imposition on the landscape. The cross hill linear de- sign blends into the natural terrain and allows maximum views to the lake from every room with minimal impact on the natural site. WESTERN RED CEDAR Alfred Waugh, Formline Architecture + Urbanism Liard River Hot Springs Facility, Liard River, BC Western red cedar was a natural first choice in building ma- terial for the Liard River Hotsprings facility for a number of reasons. In effect, the use of Western red cedar is simply an ex- tension of nature – the shape and form of the design co-exists harmoniously with the surrounding natural and cultural land- scape. Located deep within the boreal forest, the hot springs are a unique micro-climate enriched with a dynamic commu- nity of plants, insects and vegetation. The properties of Western red cedar allow for a durable structure to withstand the envi- ronment, particularly in its resistance to insect attack by way of its thujic acid component. 54 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report WOOD CHAMPION Peter Busby Perkins + Will, Vancouver, BC “I personally know of no other architect in BC that has done as much to promote the use of wood and successfully implement it in projects as Peter has.” – comment on nomi- nator’s submission. Peter Busby has championed and pioneered the cause of wood in many public buildings including: • Brentwood and Gilmore Skytrain Stations - first use of wood in station design in many years • City of Vancouver Asphalt Test Facility - first extensive use of recycled wood • Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability - First four storey institutional building on the UBC campus using all timber solution • Earth Sciences Building - outstanding exampling of composite wood-concrete panels to create timber struc- ture on UBC campus • Kingsway Pedestrian Bridge - Hybrid timber steel bridge with striking architectural expression, use of wood sel- dom seen in large scale pedestrian bridges • Brighouse Elementary School - great example of use of wood to create striking architecture in an educational fa- cility • VanDusen Botanical Garden - rarely has such a complex, organically shaped form been constructed with wood Peter was the driving force behind the implementation of wood in all these projects. WOOD INNOVATION Gord Macdonald, Macdonald & Lawrence Timber Framing WildPlay, Kelowna, BC WildPlay Kelowna features a Monkido® high ropes ad- venture course, ten DragonFLY ziplines, five suspension bridges, and a large Primal Swing for a thrilling pendulum ride above a canyon. Working with project partners ISL En- gineering on this design-build project, Macdonald & Lawrence provided design and build services from conceptual planning and design through to construction and administra- tion. The adventure park was designed to fit into the natural set- ting, making use of existing site trees, and using timber as the main construction material. The longest zipline is 195 m, and the longest canopy bridge is 36 m and up to 15 m off the ground. The swing is one of the largest timber swings in the world with a 30 m swing line and a 37 m long timber struc- ture. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 55 Dodge upcoming project reports In co-operation with McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, the Canadian Design and Construction Report provides information on upcoming projects in the region. New project reports and information on projects in the planning stages are up- dated daily for McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge subscribers. Data copyright 2011 McGraw-Hill Construction. Reprinted with permission. For more informa- tion, call 613-727-4900 ext 4902 or 4953. E-mail: mcgraw-hill@merx.com Web: www.construction.com ALBERTA RFP/DB: Fort McMurray Downtown Arena (DE- SIGN/BUILD) QU2975 201300490434 v3 (QU2975) * Action stage: *Bid Results, Pre-Design Franklin/Morrison FORT MCMURRAY, AB (DIVISION 16) CAN Bid date: 08/14/2013 @ 04:00 PM PDT Valuation: *M (Est. $25M - $49.9M) Project delivery system: Design/Build Owner class: Local Government Project type: Indoor Arena. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 04/11/2013 Prior publish date: 08/02/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: New Project Status: Proposals from Short listed Design-Build - Finance and Operate received on November 14 - Proponents to finish designs by January 23 - June/August 2014 Proponent Selection - Late 2016/Early 2017 expected completion Special conditions: Green Building Elements Status project delivery system: Design/Build Publish date: 01/14/2014 Owner (Public): Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Kelly Kloss (CAO), 9909 Franklin Av- enue FORT MCMURRAY, AB T9H 2K4 (CAN) , Phone:780-743-7023, Fax:780-743-7028, E- mail:kelly.kloss@woodbuffalo.ab.ca, URL:http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/ Email ID : kelly.kloss@woodbuffalo.ab.ca Owner's Agent (Public): Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Paul Warren (Procurement), 9909 Franklin Avenue FORT MCMURRAY, AB T9H 2K4 (CAN) , Phone:780-799-7482, Fax:780-743- 7999, E-mail:tenders@woodbuffalo.ab.ca, URL:http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/ Company Name : Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Email ID : tenders@woodbuffalo.ab.ca In- ternet Addr : http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/ Notes: QCWB01 proponents include the Clearwa- ter Consortium - Forum Equity Partners, Inc. - In- ternational Coliseums Company & WAM Development Group and Integrated Team Solu- tions - a Public meeting is scheduled for Septem- ber 12 at 1:30 PM - Location: Jubilee Centre, 9909 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray - Plans & Speci- fications are currently being acquired and will be available as soon as possible Plans available from: Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Structural information: 1 Building/ Additional features: Construction of a new 7000 seat arena for downtown Fort McMurray - - club seating - Corporate boaxes and coporate hospital- ity area - Box office - At grade commercial spaces - site servicing and on site parking - Dressing rooms - Washroom facilities - Showers - Coach of- fice - Weight and fitness room - office space - Five additional dressing rooms - accessible Washrooms - Kitchen Facilities complete with food service equipment - Staff and Janitor rooms - Retail and restaurants - 2000-4000 square feet of space to be leased by the RMWB for its exclusive use - Ice resurfacing machine rooms with ice pit - Electrical and mechanical rooms Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— RFQ/CM: Riddell Library - Learning Centre RFPQ13036 200700905510 v8 (A) Pre-Qualification #6 - Specialized Audio-Vi- sual (RFPQ13036) (13-035) Action stage: GC Bidding, Design Development 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, (Lincoln Park Cam- pus) Calgary, AB (DIVISION 06) T3E 6K6 CAN CAN * Bid date: 01/23/2014 @ 02:30 PM MST Valuation: $ 55,000,500 (A) $ 1,700,000 - 2,000,000 Project delivery system: Construction Manage- ment at Risk Target start date: 04/01/2014 Target complete date: 03/01/2017 Owner class: Private Project type: Library. College/University. Report type: Project & ITEM Sub project count: 1 First publish date: 11/09/2007 Prior publish date: 12/24/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: New Project Type of Item: ALTERATION. Item Code: Audio Visual Eqpt. Elec Work. Item Category: COMMUNIC/SOUND SYS. ELECTRICAL. Status: Owner seeking Pre-Qualification from Owner by January 23 at 2:30 PM (MST)- Con- struction Completion January 2017 Special conditions: LEED Intended Gold Status project delivery system: Construction Man- agement at Risk Publish date: 01/14/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Private) Architect: DIALOG, Martin Sparrow (Proj Archi- tect), 300, 134 - 11th Ave SE Calgary, AB T2G 0X5 (CAN) , Phone:403-245-5501, Fax:403-229- 0504, E-mail:general@designdialog.ca, URL:http://www.designdialog.ca/ Construction Manager: Cana Construction Man- agement, 5720 - 4th. Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2H 1X5 (CAN) , Phone:403-255-5521, Fax:403-259- 4004, E-mail:info@cana.ca, URL:http://www.cana.ca/ Consultant: Alberta Purchasing Connection, P.O. Box 1333 EDMONTON, AB T5J 2N2 (CAN) , Phone:780-644-5726, E-mail:apc.help@gov.ab.ca, URL:https://vendor.purchasingconnection.ca Owner (Private): Mount Royal University, Myr- iam Laroche (Senior Buyer), Kerby Hall - Room A250 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 (CAN) , Phone:403-440-6194, Fax:403- 440-6010, E-mail:mlaroche@mtroyal.ca, URL:http://www.mtroyal.ab.ca Owner's Agent (Private): Mount Royal Univer- sity, Lara Hamnett (Media Relations), 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW CALGARY, AB T3E 6K6 (CAN) , Phone:403-440-5195, Fax:403-440-6010, E- mail:lhamnett@mtroyal.ca, URL:www.mtroyal.ca Notes: DEWB86 *Plans available from: *Consultant Addenda IND: N, (A) N Plan IND: N, (A) N Spec IND: Y, (A) Y Plan available IND: Y, (A) Y Addenda receive date: AN/-2/13-J Structural information: 1 Building/ 4 Stories above grade / 0 Story below grade / 21,598 Total square meter / Building Frame: Reinforced Concrete Additional features: The Library and Learning Centre will be relocated from the main Lincoln Park Campus building to a new stand alone facility located on Mount Royals Lincoln Park Campus at 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Calgary Alberta - The planned facility with an estimated construction budget of $55.5 Million which excludes Construc- tion Managers General Conditions and Construc- tion Management Fee will include a concourse - instructional spaces -spaces for Library collections - building support - archives and the Faculty of Teaching and Learning - A vehicle parking area is planned for the basement level of this 21598 gross square meter four storey Items: Specialized Audio-Visual Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— RFQ/GC: Smoky Lake Bar-V-Nook Seniors Sup- portive Housing E1317729 201300508742 v3 (E1317729) * Action stage: *Bid Results, Construction Docu- ments 4524 52 Avenue SMOKY LAKE, AB (DIVISION 12) T0A 3C0 CAN Bid date: 05/07/2013 @ 03:00 PM MDT Valuation: *H (Est. $1M - $2.9M) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 06/01/2013 Owner class: Private Project type: Elderly/Assisted Living. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 04/30/2013 Prior publish date: 05/03/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Additions Status: Pre Qualifications responses from GC in and under review - Further action pending Owner's decision to proceed - Bids May 7 Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/02/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Private) Architect: Wilson Architects Ltd., Doug Wilson (Principal), 10804 - 81st. Ave. EDMONTON, AB T6C 1Y4 (CAN) , Phone:780-433-0854, Fax:780- 433-0865, E-mail:doug@wilsonarchitects.org Owner (Private): THE Smoky Lake Foundation, Norman Martyniuk (CAO), 4612 McDougall Drive SMOKY LAKE, AB T0A 3C0 (CAN) , Phone:780-656-4217, Fax:780-656-4277, E- mail:foundation@smokylake.net Email ID : foun- dation@smokylake.net Notes: QCWB01 Documents for this project will not appear in the McGraw-Hill Construction Net- work Plans available from: Architect Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Structural information: 1 Building/ 1 Story above grade / 0 Story below grade / / Building Frame: Wood Additional features: Multi Suite addition to the ex- isting Bar-V-Nook Lodge - Wood Truss - Wood Deck - Shingles - Siding - Masonry - Electrical - Mechanical - 40 affordable supportive living spaces (including 20 dementia spaces). Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— RFQ/GC: Windsong Reservoir - Pump Station 3602013BN 201300616206 v3 (3602013BN) * Action stage: *Bid Results, Construction Docu- ments PUL near SW corner of, 40th Avenue and 8th Street AIRDRIE, AB (DIVISION 06) CAN Bid date: 09/05/2013 @ 02:00 PM MDT Valuation: *F (Est. $500K - $749K) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 10/01/2013 Owner class: Local Government Project type: Water Treatment Plant. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 08/28/2013 Prior publish date: 12/10/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: New Project Status: Pre-qualifications from General Contrac- tors received on September 5 - Further action pending Owner's decision to proceed Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/09/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Architect: MPE Engineering Ltd., Serge Bastien 2635 - 37th Avenue NE Calgary, AB T1Y 5Z6 (CAN) , Phone:403-250-1362, Fax:403-250-1518, E-mail:sbastien@mpe.ca Company Name : MPE Engineering Ltd. Email ID : sbastien@mpe.ca Consultant: Alberta Purchasing Connection, P.O. Box 1333 EDMONTON, AB T5J 2N2 (CAN) , Phone:780-644-5726, E-mail:apc.help@gov.ab.ca, URL:https://vendor.purchasingconnection.ca Owner (Public): City of Airdrie, Marc Cher- nenkoff (Buyer), 400 Main Street SE AIRDRIE, AB T4B 3C3 (CAN) , Phone:403-948-8402, Fax:403-948-3987, E-mail:Marc.chernenkoff@air- drie.ca, URL:www.airdrie.ca Notes: QCWB01 Pre-Qualification Briefing Meet- ing August 29 at 2:00 PM (MDT) at the office of MPE Engineering Ltd MPE Engineering Ltd. 260, 2635 ? 37th Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T1Y 5Z6 - Plans & Specifications are currently being ac- quired and will be available as soon as possible Plans available from: Architect Addenda IND: N Plan IND: Y Spec IND: Y Plan available IND: N Structural information: 1 Building/ Additional features: The Windsong Reservoir and Pump Station is a proposed potable water reservoir and pumping facility designed to receive potable water from the City of Calgary then store and re- distribute the water. The proposed facility will sup- plement the existing distribution network as well as service the future residential and commercial developments in the southwest section of the City. The Windsong Reservoir and Pump Station will consist of a cast-in-place buried concrete reservoir with pump station building located over the reser- voir. The pump station building will house the dis- tribution pumps, standby power generator and MCC. The site is to be located on a PUL near the south-west corner of 40th Avenue and 8th Street. This PUL is located within a proposed residential subdivision that will be under construction concur- rently with the Windsong Reservoir and Pump Sta- tion. Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— RFQ/GC: Onsite Municipal Services Bragg Creek RPQ13003 201300647080 v2 (RPQ13003) * Action stage: *Bid Results, Construction Docu- ments Various Locations ROCKY VIEW, AB (DIVISION 06) CAN Bid date: 10/17/2013 @ 02:00 PM MDT Valuation: *F (Est. $500K - $749K) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Owner class: Local Government Project type: Water Treatment Plant. Sewage Treat- ment Plant. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 10/08/2013 Prior publish date: 10/08/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Alterations Status: Pre qualifications from General Contractors received on October 17 - Phase 1 Tender scheduled to start November 2013 - Completion May 2014 - Estimate codes: B: $100,000-$199,999; C: $200,000-$299,999; D: $300,000-$399,999; E: $400,000-$4999,999; F: $500,000-$749,999; G: $750,000-$999,999; H: $1,000,000-$2,999,999; I: $3,000,000-$4,999,999; J: $5,000,000-$9,999,999; K: $10,000,000-$14,999,999; L: $15,000,000-$24,999,999; M: 25,000,000-$49,999,999; N: $50,000,000-No Maximum 56 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Dodge upcoming project reports In co-operation with McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, the Canadian Design and Construction Report provides information on upcoming projects in the region. New project reports and information on projects in the planning stages are up- dated daily for McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge subscribers. Data copyright 2011 McGraw-Hill Construction. Reprinted with permission. For more informa- tion, call 613-727-4900 ext 4902 or 4953. E-mail: mcgraw-hill@merx.com Web: www.construction.com Phase 2 Tender start June 2014 - Completion March 2015 Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/09/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Architect: Rocky View County, Lisa Larson (Pur- chasing Dept), 911-32 Avenue NE CALGARY, AB T2E 6X6 (CAN) , Phone:403-230-1401, E- mail:llarson@rockyview.ca, URL:http://www.rockyview.ca Email ID : llarson@rockyview.ca Internet Addr : http://www.rockyview.ca Consultant: Alberta Purchasing Connection, P.O. Box 1333 EDMONTON, AB T5J 2N2 (CAN) , Phone:780-644-5726, E-mail:apc.help@gov.ab.ca, URL:https://vendor.purchasingconnection.ca Engineer: MPE Engineering Ltd., 2635 - 37th Avenue NE Calgary, AB T1Y 5Z6 (CAN) , Phone:403-250-1362, Fax:403-250-1518, E- mail:calgary@mpe.ca Owner (Public): Rocky View County, Lisa Larson (Purchasing Dept), 911-32 Avenue NE CAL- GARY, AB T2E 6X6 (CAN) , Phone:403-230- 1401, E-mail:llarson@rockyview.ca, URL:http://www.rockyview.ca Email ID : llarson@rockyview.ca Internet Addr : http://www.rockyview.ca Notes: QCWB01 *Plans available from: *Consultant Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: Y Plan available IND: Y Additional features: On Site Servicing Bragg Creek will connect water and wastewater services on priviate lands from propertyline to the existing site building (house or business). This will connect property owners to a municipal waterand to a mu- nicipal wastewater treatment system. Included in this work is the installation of Liberty or E-One- grinder pump stations on each private property in- dicated in the contract, including connecting the grinderpump station to private sewage connection at the private building and connection of the grinder pumpstation to the sanitary service pipe at the property line. Decommissioning of existing septic tanks and fields;as well as decommissioning of existing wells is included in the work. The prop- erty owner shall decide whichpre-qualified con- tractor they would like to use to perform water and sanitary connections and installation ofthe grinder pump on their property. The project will be com- pleted in two phases beginning with phase 1 in No- vember 2013 and ending May 2014, Phase 2 will commence June 2014 and end March 2015. Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— ATLANTIC ITEM: C.R.A.C. Unit Installation 201400404227 v1 First issue bid stage IND:Y. Action stage: Bidding 1045 Main Street MONCTON, NB (WESTMORLAND) E1C CAN Bid date: 01/28/2014 @ 01:00 PM AST Valuation: C (Est. $200K - $299K) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 02/01/2014 Owner class: Federal Project type: Office. Report type: ITEM Only Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 01/08/2014 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Item: ALTERATION. Item Code: Air Condition/Temper Sys-Cent. Elec Work. Item Category: HVAC/DUCTWORK. ELECTRI- CAL. Status: Bids to Engineer January 28 at 1:00 PM (AST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/08/2014 Submit bids to: Engineer Engineer: SNC-LAVALIN Operations & Main- tenance Inc, 304 The East Mall Suite 900 TORONTO, ON M9B 6E2 (CAN) , Phone:416- 207-3669, Fax:416-207-3626, E-mail:Sheree.Mor- nan@snclavalinom.com Email ID : Sheree.Mornan@snclavalinom.com Owner (Public): Public Works and Government Services Canada, 189 Prince William Street Room 421 SAINT JOHN, NB E2L 2B9 (CAN) , Phone:506-636-4447, Fax:506-636-4376, E- mail:questions@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca, URL:http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/comm/index- eng.html Notes: DEWB86 - Mandatory site visit on January 14 at 9:30 AM (AST) 1045 Main Street, Moncton, Building: Moncton GOCB Boardroom: SNCL O&M boardroom (basement), visitors must sign in at the commissionaires desk - Source requests all bid documents be obtained through their channels only - Documents for this project will not appear in the McGraw-Hill Construction Network Plans available from: Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Items: Install two new CRAC units, Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— ITEM: Plumbing Upgrades EMHA1350 201400404313 v3 (EMHA1350) Action stage: Bidding 12484 Highway #4 HAVRE BOUCHER, NS (ANTIGONISH) B0H 1P0 CAN Bid date: 01/21/2014 @ 02:00 PM AST Valuation: $ 200,000 Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Owner class: Local Government Project type: Apartments/Condominiums 1-3 Sto- ries. Report type: ITEM Only Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 01/08/2014 Prior publish date: 01/09/2014 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Item: ALTERATION. Item Code: Plumbing Work. Item Category: PLUMBING/FIRE PROTEC- TION. Status: Bids to Owner January 21 at 2:00 PM (AST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/10/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Engineer: Eastern Mainland Housing Authority, Richard Chisholm 176 Archimedes Street New Glasgow, NS B2H 2T6 (CAN) , Phone:902-863- 9534, Fax:902-863-8026, E- mail:emha_info@gov.ns.ca Email ID : emha_info@gov.ns.ca Owner (Public): Eastern Mainland Housing Au- thority, Richard Chisholm 176 Archimedes Street New Glasgow, NS B2H 2T6 (CAN) , Phone:902- 863-9534, Fax:902-863-8026, E- mail:emha_info@gov.ns.ca Email ID : emha_info@gov.ns.ca Notes: CRCN08 - Site visit scheduled for January 15 at 10:30 AM *Plans available from: *Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: Y Spec IND: Y Plan available IND: Y Items: Plumbing Upgrades, Supply & Installation Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— Loading Dock Renovation 2014001 201400404491 v1 First issue bid stage IND:Y. (2014001) Action stage: Bidding 1355 Oxford Street HALIFAX, NS (HALIFAX) B3H 3Y8 CAN Bid date: 01/28/2014 @ 01:00 PM AST Valuation: F (Est. $500K - $749K) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 02/01/2014 Owner class: State Project type: Dock/Pier. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 01/08/2014 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Alterations Status: Bids to Owner January 28 at 1:00 PM (AST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/08/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Engineer: Dalhousie University, Debbie Chiasson (Administration), 1360 Barrington Street Rm B225 Halifax, NS B3J 1Z1 (CAN) , Phone:902-494- 2211, Fax:902-494-2319, E-mail:debbie.chias- son@dal.ca, URL:http://www.dal.ca/ Email ID : debbie.chiasson@dal.ca Internet Addr : http://www.dal.ca/ Owner (Public): Dalhousie University, Debbie Chiasson (Administration), 1360 Barrington Street Rm B225 Halifax, NS B3J 1Z1 (CAN) , Phone:902-494-2211, Fax:902-494-2319, E- mail:debbie.chiasson@dal.ca, URL:http://www.dal.ca/ Email ID : debbie.chiasson@dal.ca Internet Addr : http://www.dal.ca/ Notes: DEWB82 Site visit January 14 at 10:30 AM (AST) at the Psychology Loading Dock Area, 1355 Oxford Street, Halifax, NS Plans available from: Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Additional features: Renovations Loading Dock LSC Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— ITEM: Boiler Replacement - Heating Upgrade (St. Marys Depo) T1428 201400404672 v2 (T1428) Action stage: Bidding 474 St. Mary's Street FREDERICTON, NB (YORK) CAN Bid date: 03/06/2014 @ 03:00 PM AST Valuation: *C (Est. $200K - $299K) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Owner class: Local Government Project type: Vehicle Sales/Service. Report type: ITEM Only Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 01/08/2014 Prior publish date: 01/08/2014 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Item: ALTERATION. Item Code: Boiler Replacement. Elec Work. Heat- ing Boilers. Mechanical Work. Item Category: PLUMBING/FIRE PROTEC- TION. ELECTRICAL. PLUMBING/FIRE PRO- TECTION. PLUMBING/FIRE PROTECTION. Status: Bids to Owner March 6 at 3:00 PM (AST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/09/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Engineer: City of Fredericton - City Hall, Bob Cormier (Purchasing), 397 Queen Street Frederic- ton, NB E3B 4Y7 (CAN) , Phone:506-460-2082, Fax:506-452-9509, E-mail:bob.cormier@frederic- ton.ca, URL:http://www.city.fredericton.nb.ca/ Owner (Public): City of Fredericton - City Hall, Bob Cormier (Purchasing), 397 Queen Street Fred- ericton, NB E3B 4Y7 (CAN) , Phone:506-460- 2082, Fax:506-452-9509, E-mail:bob.cormier@fredericton.ca, URL:http://www.city.fredericton.nb.ca/ Notes: CRCN08 Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Jan- uary 28 at 1:30 PM (AST) at St.Mary's Depot - 474 St. Mary's Street, Fredericton - NB - Source requests all bid documents be obtained through their channels only - Documents for this project will not appear in the McGraw-Hill Construction Network Bonds: 10% Bid Bond. *Plans available from: *Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Items: The proposed work includes the supply and installation of new boilers and radiant tube heaters and other heating equipment; with new natural gas piping system; as well as a new control system and associated electrical work with the newly installed equipment Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— ITEM: Fume Hood Ventilation Upgrades (Haley Building) 2014-005 201400405299 v3 (2014-005) Action stage: Bidding 58 River Road TRURO, NS (COLCHESTER) B2N 5L9 CAN Bid date: 01/28/2014 @ 04:00 PM AST * Valuation: *A (Est. up to $99K) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 02/01/2014 Owner class: State Project type: Office. College/University. Report type: ITEM Only Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 01/09/2014 Prior publish date: 01/09/2014 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Item: ALTERATION. Item Code: Ventilators-All Types. Item Category: ROOFING. Status: Bids to Owner January 28 at 1:00 PM (AST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/10/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Engineer: Dalhousie University, Debbie Chiasson (Administration), 1360 Barrington Street Rm B225 Halifax, NS B3J 1Z1 (CAN) , Phone:902-494- 2211, Fax:902-494-2319, E-mail:debbie.chias- son@dal.ca, URL:http://www.dal.ca/ Email ID : debbie.chiasson@dal.ca Internet Addr : http://www.dal.ca/ Owner (Public): Dalhousie University, Debbie Chiasson (Administration), 1360 Barrington Street Rm B225 Halifax, NS B3J 1Z1 (CAN) , Phone:902-494-2211, Fax:902-494-2319, E- mail:debbie.chiasson@dal.ca, URL:http://www.dal.ca/ Email ID : debbie.chiasson@dal.ca Internet Addr : http://www.dal.ca/ Estimate codes: B: $100,000-$199,999; C: $200,000-$299,999; D: $300,000-$399,999; E: $400,000-$4999,999; F: $500,000-$749,999; G: $750,000-$999,999; H: $1,000,000-$2,999,999; I: $3,000,000-$4,999,999; J: $5,000,000-$9,999,999; K: $10,000,000-$14,999,999; L: $15,000,000-$24,999,999; M: 25,000,000-$49,999,999; N: $50,000,000-No Maximum The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 57 Dodge upcoming project reports In co-operation with McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, the Canadian Design and Construction Report provides information on upcoming projects in the region. New project reports and information on projects in the planning stages are up- dated daily for McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge subscribers. Data copyright 2011 McGraw-Hill Construction. Reprinted with permission. For more informa- tion, call 613-727-4900 ext 4902 or 4953. E-mail: mcgraw-hill@merx.com Web: www.construction.com Notes: CRCN08 - Site visit on January 14 at 10:30 PM (AST) at at the Front Lobby Haley Building 58 River Road Truro NS Plans available from: Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Items: Fume Hood Ventilation Upgrade, Haley Building, Truro, NS Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— BRITISH COLUMBIA *High Rise Mid Rise Mixed Use Development (MASTER REPORT) 201100409530 v10 (D) Tower 1 - Phase 1 31 storeys - DR201100633614 (G) Tower 2 Phase 1 32 storeys - DR201100634645 (H) Tower 3 Phase 2 - 29 storeys - DR201100409530 (I) Podium Phase 1 - 8 Storey DR201200522418 Action stage: Construction Documents 5515 to 5665 Boundary Rd &, 5448 to 5666 Ormi- dale St Vancouver, BC (GREATER VANCOUVER) V5R 2P9 CAN Bid date: Valuation: *1 () (D) *M (Est. $25M - $49.9M) (G) *M (Est. $25M - $49.9M) (H) *M (Est. $25M - $49.9M) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Owner class: Private Project type: Apartments/Condominiums 4+ Sto- ries. Report type: Project Sub project count: 4 First publish date: 01/19/2011 Prior publish date: 12/17/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: New Project Status: All projects have been broken away - No new information will be reported on this Dodge Report number - Valuation indicates report close- out - Refer to specific Dodge Reports for the proj- ect of interest Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 12/17/2013 Architect: GBL - Gomberoff Bell Lyon Group of Architects, Irmina Jozkow (Architect), 140 - 2034 - W 11th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 2C9 (CAN) , Phone:604-736-1156, Fax:604-731-5279, E- mail:ijozkow@gblarchitects.com, URL:http://www.gblarchitects.com/ Construction Manager: Wall Financial Corpora- tion, Bruno Wall (President), 1088 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9 (CAN) , Phone:604-893- 7131, Fax:604-331-0605 Electrical Engineer: Nemetz (S/A) & Associates Ltd, 2009 West 4th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3 (CAN) , Phone:604-736-6562, Fax:604-736- 9805, E-mail:engineers@nemetz.com, URL:http://www.nemetz.com/ Landscape Architect: PWL Partnership Land- scape Architects Inc., Margot Long (Principal), 1201 West Pender Street 5th Floor, East Asiatic House Vancouver, BC V6E 2V2 (CAN) , Phone:604-688-6111, Fax:604-688-6112, E- mail:mlong@pwlpartnership.com, URL:http://www.pwlpartnership.com Mechanical Engineer: Sterling Cooper and Asso- ciates, 608 1188 Alberni Street VANCOUVER, BC V6E 3Z3 (CAN) , Phone:604-734-9338, Fax:604-737-7102, E- mail:info@sterlingcooper.com, URL:http://www.sterlingcooper.com/ Owner-Builder/Developer(Private): Wall Finan- cial Corporation, Bruno Wall (President), 1088 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9 (CAN) , Phone:604-893-7131, Fax:604-331-0605 Structural Engineer: Glotman Simpson Struc- tural Engineers, 101-1661 W. 5th. Avenue Van- couver, BC V6J 1N5 (CAN) , Phone:604-734-8822, Fax:604-734-8842, E- mail:info@glotmansimpson.com, URL:http://www.glotmansimpson.com/ Notes: C1CN02 - estimated cost in Canadian cur- rency - additional address includes 3690 Vanness Ave - This project also appeared under DR201100521191. That report has been removed from our database. All further information on this project will appear under this report number. Addi- tional address includes 3690 Vanness Avenue Structural information: 4 Buildings/ 32 Stories above grade / 6 Stories below grade / 89,067 Total square meterftft / Building Frame: Reinforced Concrete Additional features: Construct a 1 x 32, 1 x 31 and 1 x 29 storey residential building on an 8 storey podium as part of a mixed use development - fram- ing estimated - configuration to be determined Copyright @ 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— RFQ/GC: Street Light Conductor Replacement 1220-050-2014-002 201400405814 v2 (1220-050-2014-002) * Action stage: *Bidding, Construction Docu- ments Copper street SURREY, BC (GREATER VANCOUVER) CAN Bid date: 01/22/2014 @ 04:00 PM PST Valuation: *H (Est. $1M - $2.9M) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 02/01/2014 Target complete date: 03/01/2015 Owner class: Local Government Project type: Roadway Lighting. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 01/10/2014 Prior publish date: 01/10/2014 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Alterations Status: Owner seeking Expression of Interest and Statement of Qualification from Electrical Con- tractor by January 22 at 4:00 PM (PST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/13/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Engineer: City of Surrey, Kam Grewal, BBA, CMA (Acting Mgr, Purch.), 14245-56 Avenue SURREY, BC V3X 3A2 (CAN) , Phone:604-590- 7274, Fax:604-599-0956, E-mail:purchasing@sur- rey.ca, URL:http://www.surrey.ca/ Owner (Public): City of Surrey, Kam Grewal, BBA, CMA (Acting Mgr, Purch.), 14245-56 Av- enue SURREY, BC V3X 3A2 (CAN) , Phone:604- 590-7274, Fax:604-599-0956, E-mail:purchasing@surrey.ca, URL:http://www.surrey.ca/ Notes: DEWB50 Plans available from: Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Additional features: The City of Surrey (the ?City?) invites experienced and qualified contrac- tors for the purpose of performing services for the replacement of approximately 900 kilometres of copper street light conductor in the City?s free standing ornamental street light system with alu- minum conductor Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— *Seaterra Program (Master Report) 200900508225 v7 (A) McLoughlin Wastewater Treatment Plant (D/B)- DR 200000790975 (B) Resource Recovery Centre - DR 201300463085 (C) Conveyance System Infrastructure - DR 201300463077 Action stage: Construction Documents Victoria View Road ESQUIMALT, BC (CAPITAL) CAN Bid date: Valuation: *1 () Owner class: Local Government Project type: Sewage Treatment Plant. Sanitary Sewer. Water Line. Report type: Project Sub project count: 3 First publish date: 04/17/2009 Prior publish date: 03/15/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: New Project Status: All projects have been broken away - No new information will be reported on this Dodge Report number - Valuation indicates report close- out - Refer to specific Dodge Reports for the proj- ect of interest Special conditions: LEED Intended Silver Publish date: 01/14/2014 Architect: c/o Owner, Capital Regional District, Tony Brcic (CAWTP) (Project Manager), 625 Fis- gard Street VICTORIA, BC V8W 1R7 (CAN) , Phone:250-360-3000, E- mail:cawtpmcloughlin@crd.bc.ca, URL:http://www.crd.bc.ca/ Email ID : cawtpmcloughlin@crd.bc.ca Internet Addr : http://www.crd.bc.ca/ Consulting Engineer: Stantec Consulting Ltd., David Walker (Program Manager), 200 - 1985 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6J 1X9 (CAN) , Phone:604-742-8000, Fax:604-742-8080 Consulting Engineer: Stantec Consulting Ltd., Reno Fiorante (Project Engineer), Suite 1007 (7445 132nd Street) Surrey, BC V3W 1J8 (CAN) , Phone:604-597-0422, Fax:604-591-1856 Owner (Public): Capital Regional District, Tony Brcic (CAWTP) (Project Manager), 625 Fisgard Street VICTORIA, BC V8W 1R7 (CAN) , Phone:250-360-3000, E- mail:cawtpmcloughlin@crd.bc.ca, URL:http://www.crd.bc.ca/ Email ID : cawtpmcloughlin@crd.bc.ca Internet Addr : http://www.crd.bc.ca/ Notes: CRCN08 - The Seaterra Program was pre- viously known as the Core Area Wastewater Treat- ment Project - The Resource Recovery Centre component of the program was previously known as the Biosolids Energy Centre Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Additional features: configuration to include a cen- tralized treatment facility at McLoughlin Point in Esquimalt - and a separate biosolids digestion fa- cility located at the Hartland Landfill and upgrades to existing wastewater conveyance system Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— Electrical Unit Substation Replacement PR272654 201300576708 v12 (PR272654) * Action stage: *Construction Documents 15090 101 Avenue SURREY, BC (GREATER VANCOUVER) V3R 6T4 CAN Bid date: 08/08/2013 @ 02:00 PM PDT Valuation: *H (Est. $1M - $2.9M) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 09/01/2013 Owner class: Private Project type: Electric Substation. Site Develop- ment. Landscaping. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 07/15/2013 Prior publish date: 11/14/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: New Project Status: Bid of August 8 cancelled - Advancement pending Owner decision - Retender possible within 4 to 6 months Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/09/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Private) Architect: BC Housing Management Commis- sion, Jocelain Torrelli (Contract Authority), Suite 1701 - 4555 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H-4G7 (CAN) , Phone:604-439-4711, Fax:604-433-5915, E-mail:purchasing@bchousing.org, URL:http://www.bchousing.org Email ID : jtorrelli@bchousing.org Internet Addr : http://www.bchousing.org Consultant: MERX, Customer Support 38 Antares Drive Ottawa, ON K2E 7V2 (CAN) , Phone:613- 727-4900, Fax:888-235-5800, E- mail:merx@merx.com, URL:http://www.merx.com Bidders must be registered with MERX to order documents and submit a bid. MERX is the sole source for documents. Register at www.merx.com. Electrical Engineer: MCW Custom Energy Solu- tions Ltd., Andrew Burt (Electrical Engineer), 1400 - 1185 West Georgia St. Vancouver, BC V6E 4E6 (CAN) , Phone:604-687-1821, Fax:604-683- 5681, E-mail:aburt@mcw.ca, URL:http://www.mcw.com Email ID : aburt@mcw.ca Internet Addr : http://www.mcw.com Owner (Private): BC Housing Management Commission, Jocelain Torrelli (Contract Author- ity), Suite 1701 - 4555 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H-4G7 (CAN) , Phone:604-439-4711, Fax:604- 433-5915, E-mail:purchasing@bchousing.org, URL:http://www.bchousing.org Email ID : jtorrelli@bchousing.org Internet Addr : http://www.bchousing.org Notes: DEWB86 Plans available from: Consultant Addenda IND: Y Plan IND: Y Spec IND: Y Plan available IND: Y Addenda film date: 07/31/2013 Addenda receive date: UL/-2/30-J Additional features: The Work includes the re- placement of the existing electrical substation lo- cated at the subject property, including replacement of buried conduits and cables, provi- sions for BC Hydro equipment replacement, and provision for new electrical substation - The proj- ect scope involves excavation, civil site work, electrical work and landscape work Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— RFQ/GC: Arterial - MRN - Local Road Paving Works 171400100 201400406318 v1 First issue bid stage IND:Y. (171400100) Action stage: Bidding, Construction Documents Various locations SURREY, BC (GREATER VANCOUVER) CAN Bid date: 01/21/2014 @ 03:00 PM PST Valuation: H (Est. $1M - $2.9M) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 02/01/2014 Owner class: Local Government Project type: Paving. Sidewalk/Parking Lot. Storm Estimate codes: B: $100,000-$199,999; C: $200,000-$299,999; D: $300,000-$399,999; E: $400,000-$4999,999; F: $500,000-$749,999; G: $750,000-$999,999; H: $1,000,000-$2,999,999; I: $3,000,000-$4,999,999; J: $5,000,000-$9,999,999; K: $10,000,000-$14,999,999; L: $15,000,000-$24,999,999; M: 25,000,000-$49,999,999; N: $50,000,000-No Maximum 58 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Dodge upcoming project reports In co-operation with McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, the Canadian Design and Construction Report provides information on upcoming projects in the region. New project reports and information on projects in the planning stages are up- dated daily for McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge subscribers. Data copyright 2011 McGraw-Hill Construction. Reprinted with permission. For more informa- tion, call 613-727-4900 ext 4902 or 4953. E-mail: mcgraw-hill@merx.com Web: www.construction.com Sewer. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 01/10/2014 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Alterations Status: Owner requests Expression of Interest from Paving Contractors by January 21 at 3:00 PM (PST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/10/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Engineer: WEB Engineering Ltd, Brian Snow (P. Engineer), 4173 Dawson Street BURNABY, BC V5C 4B3 (CAN) , Phone:604-294-8588, Fax:604- 294-8580, E-mail:bsnow@webengineering.ca, URL:http://www.webengineering.us/ Owner (Public): City of Surrey, 14245-56 Avenue SURREY, BC V3X 3A2 (CAN) , Phone:604-590- 4011, Fax:604-591-4724, E-mail:purchasing@sur- rey.ca, URL:http://www.surrey.ca/ Notes: DEWB30 Plans available from: Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Additional features: Arterial, Major Road Network (MRN), and Non-Arterial roads. Work may in- clude a) Cold milling of existing paved surface; b) Full Depth Reclamation; c) replacing adjusting manholes, valve boxes, and catchbasins to grade; d) Supply and Install granular materials; e) pave- ment patching and repairs; f) Asphalt paving ? MMCD, SuperPave, Warm Mix Asphalt; g) Con- crete or Asphalt Curbs and Walkways; h) Traffic Management Plans; i) thermoplastic pavement markings. Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— MANITOBA Entry Step - Ramp 001643B2 201300420110 v2 (001643B2) * Action stage: *Construction Documents CHURCHILL TOWN CENTRE CHURCHILL, MB (DIVISION 23) CAN Bid date: Valuation: $ 250,001 - 500,000 Target bid date: 03/01/2014 Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Owner class: Local Government Project type: Sidewalk/Parking Lot. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 01/28/2013 Prior publish date: 01/28/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Alterations Status: Project cancelled - Further action pending on Owner's decision - Bids to Owner February 14 Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 12/20/2013 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Engineer: Manitoba Government Services, Pauline St. Jean 1700 Portage Avenue WIN- NIPEG, MB R3J 0E1 (CAN) , Phone:204-945- 3707, Fax:204-948-3091, E-mail:Pauline.St.Jean@gov.mb.ca, URL:http://www.gov.mb.ca Email ID : Pauline.St.Jean@gov.mb.ca Owner (Public): Manitoba Government Services, Pauline St. Jean 1700 Portage Avenue WIN- NIPEG, MB R3J 0E1 (CAN) , Phone:204-945- 3707, Fax:204-948-3091, E-mail:Pauline.St.Jean@gov.mb.ca, URL:http://www.gov.mb.ca Email ID : Pauline.St.Jean@gov.mb.ca Notes: DEWB50 Plans available from: Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Additional features: Demolition of existing con- crete steps and construct new concrete steps - new ramp and footings including planters and related works Copyright @ 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— RFQ/GC: Old Law Courts Bldg Plumbing - Wash- room Upgrades 275975 201300612295 v3 (275975) * Action stage: *Bid Results, Construction Docu- ments 411 Broadway WINNIPEG, MB (DIVISION 11) R3C 1T9 CAN Bid date: 09/11/2013 @ 02:00 PM CDT Valuation: $ 500,001 - 1,000,000 Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Owner class: State Project type: Capitol/ Courthouse/City Hall. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 08/23/2013 Prior publish date: 08/26/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Alterations Status: Owner request for Qualification from the Mechanical, General, Plaster, Marble And Tile Contractors closed by September 11 - Further ac- tion pending on Owner's decision Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 12/30/2013 Submit bids to: Architect Architect: Ager Little Architects Inc., Marnie Gartrell (Project Designer), 202C - 275 Broadway WINNIPEG, MB R3C 4M6 (CAN) , E- mail:marnie@agerlittle.com Email ID : marnie@agerlittle.com Consultant: MERX, Customer Support 38 Antares Drive Ottawa, ON K2E 7V2 (CAN) , Phone:613- 727-4900, Fax:888-235-5800, E- mail:merx@merx.com, URL:http://www.merx.com Bidders must be registered with MERX to order documents and submit a bid. MERX is the sole source for documents. Register at www.merx.com. Engineer: SMS Engineering Ltd, George Okabe 770 Bradford Street WINNIPEG, MB R3H 0N3 (CAN) , Phone:204-775-0291, Fax:204-772-2153, E-mail:gokabe@smseng.com, URL:http://www.smseng.com Company Name : SMS Engineering Ltd Owner (Public): Manitoba Infrastructure & Transportation, Rm 203 (Legislative Bldg) 450 Broadway Street WINNIPEG, MB R3C 0V8 (CAN) , Phone:204-945-3723, Fax:204-945-7610, E-mail:mitservices@gov.mb.ca, URL:http://tgs.gov.mb.ca/ctsold/tenders.aspx Notes: DEWB50 Plans available from: Consultant Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: Y Plan available IND: Y Additional features: Plumbing and Washroom Up- grades at Old Law Courts Building, Winnipeg MB Copyright @ 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— RFQ/GC: Building Repairs-Modifications (IQC) 3-2014 201400402192 v1 First issue bid stage IND:Y. (3-2014) Action stage: GC Bidding, Construction Docu- ments Site not specified WINNIPEG, MB (DIVISION 11) CAN Bid date: 01/17/2014 @ 04:00 PM CST Valuation: $ 50,000 Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Owner class: Local Government Project type: Office. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 01/06/2014 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Alterations Status: Owner requests Pre qualifications from General Contractors by January 17 at 4:00 PM (CST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/06/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Architect: City of Winnipeg, Colleen Groening (Purchasing), 185 King Street (Main Floor) WIN- NIPEG, MB R3B 1J1 (CAN) , Phone:204-986- 2491, Fax:204-949-1178, E-mail:CGroening@winnipeg.ca, URL:http://www.winnipeg.ca Owner (Public): City of Winnipeg, Corporate Fi- nance (Material Management), 185 King Street (Main Floor) WINNIPEG, MB R3B 1J1 (CAN) , Phone:204-986-2085, Fax:204-949-1178, E- mail:city@winnipeg.man.ca, URL:http://www.winnipeg.ca Notes: DEWB86 Plans available from: Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Additional features: The Work to be done under the Pre-qualified Bidders List shall consist of Minor Building repairand modifications, or any other related type of Work as specified by the Con- tract Administrator designated representative for the period of February 1, 2014 to December 31, 2017 Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— RFQ/GC: Fort Garray Campus Tache Hall Music- Art-Theatre Reno 284625 201300695428 v1 First issue bid stage IND:Y. (284625) Action stage: GC Bidding, Construction Docu- ments 150 Dafoe Rd WINNIPEG, MB (DIVISION 11) R3T 6B3 CAN Bid date: 01/08/2014 @ 02:00 PM CST Valuation: $ 35,000,000 Target bid date: 01/01/2014 Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Owner class: State Project type: College/University. Theater/Audito- rium. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 12/17/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Additions, Alterations Status: Owner requests Pre-qualifications from General Contractors by January 8 at 2:00 PM (CST) - Anticipated Tender January 2014 Special conditions: LEED Intended Silver Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 12/17/2013 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Architect: University of Manitoba, Olusegun Daodu (Purchasing Consultan), 410 Administra- tion Bldg. WINNIPEG, MB R3T 2N2 (CAN) , Phone:204-474-8911, Fax:204-275-1160, E- mail:Olusegun.Daodu@umanitoba.ca, URL:http://www.umanitoba.ca Email ID : Olusegun.Daodu@ad.umanitoba.ca In- ternet Addr : http://www.umanitoba.ca Consultant: MERX, Customer Support 38 Antares Drive Ottawa, ON K2E 7V2 (CAN) , Phone:613- 727-4900, Fax:888-235-5800, E- mail:merx@merx.com, URL:http://www.merx.com Bidders must be registered with MERX to order documents and submit a bid. MERX is the sole source for documents. Register at www.merx.com. Owner (Public): University of Manitoba, Oluse- gun Daodu (Purchasing Consultan), 410 Adminis- tration Bldg. WINNIPEG, MB R3T 2N2 (CAN) , Phone:204-474-8911, Fax:204-275-1160, E- mail:Olusegun.Daodu@umanitoba.ca, URL:http://www.umanitoba.ca Email ID : Olusegun.Daodu@ad.umanitoba.ca In- ternet Addr : http://www.umanitoba.ca Notes: DEWB86 - Plans & Specifications are cur- rently being processed and will be available within 1-2 business days Plans available from: Consultant Addenda IND: N Plan IND: Y Spec IND: Y Plan available IND: Y Structural information: 96,000 Total square ft / Building Frame: Structural Steel Additional features: Fort Garray Campus Tache Hall Music-Art-Theatre Renovation/ Addition: A new 2 storey 53,800 sq.foot addition which will house Muisic Teaching & Rehearsal - A new 500 seat, 42,200 sq.foot Concert Hall for music & the- aterical performances Copyright @ 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— RFQ/GC: Interior Upgrades - Manitoba Youth Centre Residence 277236 201300625055 v3 (277236) * Action stage: *Bid Results, Construction Docu- ments 170 Dorcester St WINNIPEG, MB (DIVISION 11) R3M 0W7 CAN Bid date: 09/25/2013 @ 02:00 PM CDT Valuation: $ 1,000,001 - 5,000,000 Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 10/01/2013 Owner class: State *Project type: Custom Homes. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 09/10/2013 Prior publish date: 09/11/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Alterations Status: Owner requests Prequalifications from General Contractors Closed by September 25 - Further action Pending on Owner's decision Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 12/30/2013 Submit bids to: Architect Architect: Number Ten Architectural Group, Don Beaton (Projec Architect), 115 Bannatyne Av- enue East Suite 310 Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R3 (CAN) , Phone:204-942-0981, Fax:204-947-9626, E-mail:dbeaton@numberten.com, URL:http://www.numberten.com Company Name : Number Ten Architectural Group Email ID : dbeaton@numberten.com Inter- net Addr : http://www.numberten.com Consultant: MERX, Customer Support 38 Antares Drive Ottawa, ON K2E 7V2 (CAN) , Phone:613- 727-4900, Fax:888-235-5800, E- mail:merx@merx.com, URL:http://www.merx.com Estimate codes: B: $100,000-$199,999; C: $200,000-$299,999; D: $300,000-$399,999; E: $400,000-$4999,999; F: $500,000-$749,999; G: $750,000-$999,999; H: $1,000,000-$2,999,999; I: $3,000,000-$4,999,999; J: $5,000,000-$9,999,999; K: $10,000,000-$14,999,999; L: $15,000,000-$24,999,999; M: 25,000,000-$49,999,999; N: $50,000,000-No Maximum The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 59 Dodge upcoming project reports In co-operation with McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, the Canadian Design and Construction Report provides information on upcoming projects in the region. New project reports and information on projects in the planning stages are up- dated daily for McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge subscribers. Data copyright 2011 McGraw-Hill Construction. Reprinted with permission. For more informa- tion, call 613-727-4900 ext 4902 or 4953. E-mail: mcgraw-hill@merx.com Web: www.construction.com Bidders must be registered with MERX to order documents and submit a bid. MERX is the sole source for documents. Register at www.merx.com. Owner (Public): Manitoba Infrastructure & Transportation, Accommodation Services HM19- 2055 Notre Dame 36 Armitage Ave Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9 (CAN) , Phone:204-867-4700, URL:http://tgs.gov.mb.ca/ctsold/tenders.aspx Notes: DEWB50 Plans available from: Consultant Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: Y Plan available IND: Y Additional features: Interior Upgrades to Manitoba Youth Centre Residence Units. Copyright @ 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— NORTHERN Interior/Exterior Repairs - Upgrades PM015975 201300689934 v4 (PM015975) * Action stage: *Construction Documents Not Specified FORT RESOLUTION, NT (FORT SMITH) CAN Bid date: 12/18/2013 @ 03:00 PM MST Valuation: *C (Est. $200K - $299K) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 01/01/2014 Owner class: State Project type: Apartments/Condominiums 1-3 Sto- ries. Apartments/Condominiums 4+ Stories. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 12/09/2013 Prior publish date: 12/27/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Alterations Status: Bid of December 18 cancelled - Re-bid possible within 6 months - Advancement pending Owner decision Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/13/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Architect: Government of the Northwest Terri- tories, Terry Piwowar (Project Contact), South Slave District Office Suite 201 - 62 Woodland Dr. HAY RIVER, NT X0E 0R1 (CAN) , Phone:867- 874-7605, Fax:867-874-3226, E-mail:Terry_Pi- wowar@gov.nt.ca, URL:http://www.contractregistry.nt.ca/Public/List- Procu Owner (Public): Government of the Northwest Territories, Erika Patterson (Contracts Clerk), South Slave District Office Suite 201 - 62 Wood- land Dr. HAY RIVER, NT X0E 0R1 (CAN) , Phone:867-874-7600, Fax:867-874-3226, E- mail:Erika_Patterson@gov.nt.ca, URL:http://www.contractregistry.nt.ca/Public/List- Procu Email ID : Erika_Patterson@gov.nt.ca Notes: CRCN08 Plans available from: Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Additional features: 2013/2014 - SSE - Interior/Exterior Repairs & Upgrades Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— SSE Provide Window - Bathroom Repairs 2013/2014 PM015973 201300689933 v4 (PM015973) * Action stage: *Construction Documents Not Specified HAY RIVER, NT (FORT SMITH) CAN Bid date: 12/18/2013 @ 03:00 PM MST Valuation: *C (Est. $200K - $299K) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 01/01/2014 Owner class: State Project type: Apartments/Condominiums 1-3 Sto- ries. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 12/09/2013 Prior publish date: 12/27/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Alterations Status: Bid of December 18 cancelled - Rebid pos- sible within 6 months - Advancement pending Owner decision Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/13/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Architect: Government of the Northwest Terri- tories, Terry Piwowar (Project Contact), South Slave District Office Suite 201 - 62 Woodland Dr. HAY RIVER, NT X0E 0R1 (CAN) , Phone:867- 874-7605, Fax:867-874-3226, E-mail:Terry_Pi- wowar@gov.nt.ca, URL:http://www.contractregistry.nt.ca/Public/List- Procu Owner (Public): Government of the Northwest Territories, Erika Patterson (Contracts Clerk), South Slave District Office Suite 201 - 62 Wood- land Dr. HAY RIVER, NT X0E 0R1 (CAN) , Phone:867-874-7600, Fax:867-874-3226, E- mail:Erika_Patterson@gov.nt.ca, URL:http://www.contractregistry.nt.ca/Public/List- Procu Email ID : Erika_Patterson@gov.nt.ca Notes: CRCN08 Plans available from: Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Additional features: 2013/2014- SSE - Provide New Windows & Bathroom Repairs Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— ITEM: Ventilation Upgrd(YT Transportation Mu- seum Bldg.#1448) 201314738 201300693078 v3 (201314738) Action stage: Bidding 30 Electra Crescent WHITEHORSE, YT (YUKON) Y1A 6E4 CAN Bid date: 01/07/2014 @ 04:00 PM PST Valuation: *C (Est. $200K - $299K) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 02/01/2014 Owner class: State Project type: Museum. Report type: ITEM Only Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 12/12/2013 Prior publish date: 12/13/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Item: ALTERATION. Item Code: Air Condition/Temper Sys-Cent. Duct Work,Sht Metal,All Types. Heating Sys. Mechani- cal Work. Ventilating Sys. Item Category: HVAC/DUCTWORK. ROOFING. HVAC/DUCTWORK. PLUMBING/FIRE PRO- TECTION. HVAC/DUCTWORK. Status: Bids to Owner January 7 at 4:00 PM (PST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 12/16/2013 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Engineer: Dessau, 1060 rue University Bureau 600 Montreal, QC H3B 4V3 (CAN) , Phone:514-281- 1010, Fax:514-281-1060, E- mail:info@dessau.com, URL:http://www.dessau.com/en/contact/canada/qu ebec/mon Owner (Public): Yukon Government Services, Procurement Support Centre Suite 101-104 Elliott Street 4141 4th Ave - 2nd Floor Whitehorse, YT Y1A2C6 (CAN) , Phone:867-667-8168, URL:http://www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/ Company Name : Yukon Government Services In- ternet Addr : http://www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/ Notes: DEWB30 Site Visit December 18 at 1:00 PM Bonds: 10% Bid Bond. 50% Performance Bond. 50% Payment Bond. Plans available from: Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: Y Spec IND: Y Plan available IND: Y Items: Installation of new HVAC system - includ- ing rooftop air handling units and associated duct- work and upgrades to existing heating system and controls Copyright @ 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport Apron Panel (Rehab) 201314747 201400402890 v3 (201314747) Action stage: Bidding Erik Nielsen Whitehorse Int., Airport WHITEHORSE, YT (YUKON) Y1A 3E5 CAN Bid date: 01/30/2014 @ 04:00 PM PST Valuation: $ 5,000,001 - 10,000,000 Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 02/01/2014 Target complete date: 08/01/2014 Owner class: State Project type: Paving. Runway/Taxiway. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 01/07/2014 Prior publish date: 01/09/2014 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Alterations Status: Bids to Owner January 30 at 4:00 PM (PST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/13/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Engineer: Associated Engineering, 301-4109 4th Avenue WHITEHORSE, YT Y1A 1H6 (CAN) , Phone:867-456-2711, Fax:604-291-6163 Engineer: EBA Engineering, Richard Trimble (Engineer), unit 6 - 151 Industrial Whitehorse, YT V1Z 2V3 (CAN) , Phone:867-668-3068, Fax:867- 668-4349, URL:http://www.eba.ca Internet Addr. : http://www.eba.ca Owner (Public): Government of Yukon, Procure- ment Support Centre Suite 101-104 Elliott Street P.O. Box 2703 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0M2 (CAN) , Phone:867-667-5385, Fax:867-667-5349, E- mail:hpw-webmaster@gov.yk.ca, URL:http://www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html Company Name : Department of Highways and Public Works Internet Addr : http://www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html Owner's Agent (Public): Department of High- ways and Public Works, Kyle Jansson 9010 Quartz Road P.O. Box 2703 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 (CAN) , Phone:867-633-7922, Fax:867-667- 5349, E-mail:hpw-webmaster@gov.yk.ca, URL:http://www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html Internet Addr : http://www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html Notes: CRCN08 - Mandatory site visits resched- uled for January 22 at 10:00 AM and January 24 at 10:00 AM - Bidders must attend at least one of the two site visits to have their bid accepted Bonds: 10% Bid Bond. 50% Performance Bond. 50% Payment Bond. Plans available from: Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Additional features: The project includes removal of existing concrete apron panels, removal and dis- posal of existing granular base, placement and compaction of new granular base course materials - construction of concrete stabilized base - form- ing, pouring and dowelling of new concrete apron panels - re-grading and installation of new asphalt pavement - sealing of joints with jet fuel resistant cold pour sealant and repainting of aircraft stand markings Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— ITEM: Interior Painting (Tuktoyaktuk Health Cen- ter) SC438886 201400405615 v1 First issue bid stage IND:Y. (SC438886) Action stage: Bidding Tuktoyaktuk Health Center TUKTOYAKTUK, NT (INUVIK) CAN Bid date: 01/24/2014 @ 03:00 PM MST Valuation: B (Est. $100K - 199K) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Owner class: State Project type: Nursing/Convalescent Center. Report type: ITEM Only Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 01/09/2014 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Item: ALTERATION. Item Code: Painting excl Striping. Item Category: PAINTING/WALL COVER. Status: Bids to Owner January 24 at 3:00 PM (MST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/09/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Engineer: Department of Public Works & Serv- ices, Dennis Pascal Inuvik Regional Office 3rd Floor Perry Building Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0 (CAN) , Phone:867-777-7152, Fax:867-777-7109, E- mail:roy_clarke@gov.nt.ca Owner (Public): Department of Public Works & Services, Ann Lindsay (Contracts Admin.), Inuvik Regional Office 3rd Floor Perry Building Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0 (CAN) , Phone:867-777-7146, Fax:867-777-7109, E-mail:ann_lindsay@gov.nt.ca Notes: DEWB82 Source requests all bid docu- ments be obtained through their channels only - Documents for this project will not appear in the McGraw-Hill Construction Network Plans available from: Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Items: The Contractor is to patch & paint the inte- rior of the Tuktoyaktuk Health Center Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— ONTARIO *Condominium Apartments Townhouses (Master Report) 200800766697 v6 (A) Phase 1 Building B Condominium Parking DR# 200900716709 (C) Phase 1 Building A Condominium Parking Estimate codes: B: $100,000-$199,999; C: $200,000-$299,999; D: $300,000-$399,999; E: $400,000-$4999,999; F: $500,000-$749,999; G: $750,000-$999,999; H: $1,000,000-$2,999,999; I: $3,000,000-$4,999,999; J: $5,000,000-$9,999,999; K: $10,000,000-$14,999,999; L: $15,000,000-$24,999,999; M: 25,000,000-$49,999,999; N: $50,000,000-No Maximum 60 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Dodge upcoming project reports In co-operation with McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, the Canadian Design and Construction Report provides information on upcoming projects in the region. New project reports and information on projects in the planning stages are up- dated daily for McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge subscribers. Data copyright 2011 McGraw-Hill Construction. Reprinted with permission. For more informa- tion, call 613-727-4900 ext 4902 or 4953. E-mail: mcgraw-hill@merx.com Web: www.construction.com DR#200900716708 (D) Site Development - Condominium Apartments DR 201400401314 * Action stage: *Construction Documents 5044-5096 Hurontario St, (N/W corner Eglinton Ave) Mississauga, ON (PEEL) CAN Bid date: * Valuation: *1 () * Project delivery system: *Owner Uses Own Forces Owner class: Private Project type: Apartments/Condominiums 1-3 Sto- ries. Apartments/Condominiums 4+ Stories. Report type: Project Sub project count: 3 First publish date: 08/05/2008 Prior publish date: 02/13/2012 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: New Project Status: All projects have been broken away - No new information will be reported on this Dodge Report number - Valuation indicates report close- out - Refer to specific Dodge Reports for the proj- ect of interest Status project delivery system: Owner Uses Own Forces Publish date: 01/03/2014 Architect: IBI Group, Phillip Levine (Director), 230 Richmond Street West 5th Floor Toronto, ON M5V 1V6 (CAN) , Phone:416-596-1930, Fax:416- 596-0644, URL:http://www.ibigroup.com Consultant: Brook McIlroy Inc/Pace Architects, 51 Camden Street Suite 300 Toronto, ON M5V 1V2 (CAN) , Phone:416-504-5997, Fax:416-504- 7712, E-mail:info@brookmcilroy.com, URL:http://www.brookmcilroy.com Email ID : mail@brookmcilroy.com Internet Addr. : www.brookmcilroy.com Owner's Agent (Private): IBI Group, Phillip Levine (Director), 230 Richmond Street West 5th Floor Toronto, ON M5V 1V6 (CAN) , Phone:416- 596-1930, Fax:416-596-0644, URL:http://www.ibigroup.com Owner's Agent (Private): FMC Law (Fraser Mil- ner Casgrain LLP), Patrick Devine (Partner), 1 First Canadian Place 100 King Street West, Floor 41 Toronto, ON M5X 1B2 (CAN) , Phone:416- 863-4515, Fax:416-863-4592, E- mail:patrick.devine@fmc-law.com, URL:www.fmc-law.com Owner-Builder/Developer(Private): Pinnacle In- ternational Ltd., Michael De Cotiis (VP), 300 - 911 Homer Street Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3 (CAN) , Phone:604-602-7747, Fax:604-688-7749, E- mail:mdecotiis@pinnacle.com, URL:http://www.pinnacleinternational.ca/ Pinnacle International (Ontario) Ltd Notes: CRCN07 - Known as Crystal at Pinnacle Uptown *Structural information: *2 Buildings/ *28 Stories above grade / *37,048 Total square meter Additional features: 2 towers - 463 units - 2601 sq m amenities Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— Vaughan Civic Centre 14007 201400408020 v1 First issue bid stage IND:Y. (14007) Action stage: GC Bidding, Construction Docu- ments 2191 Major Mackenzie Road MAPLE, ON (YORK) L6A CAN Bid date: 01/27/2014 @ 03:00 PM EST Valuation: H (Est. $1M - $2.9M) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 02/01/2014 Owner class: Local Government Project type: Library. Miscellaneous Recreational. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 01/14/2014 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: New Project Status: Owner requests Prequalifications from General Contractors by January 27 at 3:00 PM (EST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/14/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Architect: City of Vaughan Purchasing Depart- ment, Asad Chugtai - CPPB (SuperSuppl's& Srvcs), 70 Tigi Court Unit #2 (Rutherford & Credi- stone) Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1 (CAN) , Phone:905- 832-8555, Fax:905-832-8522, E-mail:asad.chughtai@vaughan.ca, URL:http://www.vaughan.ca Owner (Public): City of Vaughan Purchasing De- partment, Elaine Li (Project Contact), 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1 (CAN) , Phone:905-832-8555, Fax:905-832-8522, E- mail:elaine.li@vaughan.ca, URL:http://www.city.vaughan.on.ca Email ID : elaine.li@vaughan.ca Internet Addr : http://www.city.vaughan.on.ca Owner's Agent (Public): City of Vaughn Build- ings and Facilities Dept, Marlon Kallideen (Dir Bldgs Facilities), 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive VAUGHN, ON L6A 1T1 (CAN) , Phone:905-832- 8560, Fax:905-303-2007 Notes: DEWB82 Source requests all bid docu- ments be obtained through their channels only - Documents for this project will not appear in the McGraw-Hill Construction Network Plans available from: Owner (Public) - US$ 50 de- posit. non-refundable Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Additional features: CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW VAUGHAN CIVIC CENTRE RESOURCE LIBRARY AT 2191 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE, MAPLE, ONTARIO Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— *40 Wellington St Retail Centre (Master Report) 201200406260 v3 (A) Building A - DR 201200406270 (C) Building B - DR 201200406271 (E) Building C - DR 201200406272 (G) Building D - DR 201200406273 Action stage: Construction Documents 40 Wellington St W GUELPH, ON (WELLINGTON) CAN Bid date: * Valuation: *1 () Owner class: Private Project type: Retail (Other). Shopping Center/Strip Mall. Report type: Project Sub project count: 4 First publish date: 01/12/2012 Prior publish date: 09/28/2012 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: New Project Status: All projects have been broken away - No new information will be reported on this Dodge Report number - Valuation indicates report close- out - Refer to specific Dodge Reports for projects of interest Publish date: 12/16/2013 Architect: Michael Spaziani Architect Inc, Michael Spaziani (Principle Architect), 6 Helene St N Suite 100 Port Credit, ON L5G 3B2 (CAN) , Phone:905-891-0691, E-mail:mspaziani@msai.ca, URL:http://www.msai.ca/ Owner (Private): Belmont Equity Partners, David Kemper (President), 1400 Cornwall Road OAKVILLE, ON L6J 7W5 (CAN) , Phone:905- 602-8553, Fax:905-338-1990, E- mail:dkemper@belmontequity.com, URL:http://www.belmontequity.com Owner's Agent (Private): BSR&D Black Shoe- maker Robinson & Donaldson Limited, Nancy Shoemaker (Partner), 351 Speedvale Av W Guelph, ON N1H 1C6 (CAN) , Phone:519-822- 4031, Fax:519-822-1220, E-mail:brsd@free- space.net, URL:www.bsrd.com Notes: NTCN04 Additional features: Construction of a 37 700 sf commercial shopping centre - four buildings - Building A 1626 sm - Building B 929 sm - Build- ing C 526 sm - Building D 421 sm Copyright @ 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— RFQ/GC: Integrated Newsroom (Reno) 258104 201200580803 v6 (258104) Action stage: Bid Results, Construction Docu- ments 376 Wallbridge Loyalist Road BELLEVILLE, ON (HASTINGS) K8N 5B9 CAN Bid date: 12/20/2012 @ 02:00 PM EST Valuation: 1,200,000 Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 02/01/2013 Target complete date: 04/01/2013 Owner class: State Project type: College/University. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 07/27/2012 Prior publish date: 12/30/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Alterations Status: Proposals in and Under review - Award possible within 30 to 60 Days - Prequalifications from General Contractors December 20 Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/07/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Architect: c/o Owner, Loyalist College, Audrey Mitchell C.P.P. (Procurement), 376 Wallbridge Loyalist Road PO Box 4200 Belleville, ON K8N 5B9 (CAN) , Phone:613-969-1913, Fax:613-962- 7984, E-mail:amitchell@loyalistc.on.ca, URL:http://www.loyalistcollege.com/ Consultant: MERX, Customer Support 38 Antares Drive Ottawa, ON K2E 7V2 (CAN) , Phone:613- 727-4900, Fax:888-235-5800, E- mail:merx@merx.com, URL:http://www.merx.com Bidders must be registered with MERX to order documents and submit a bid. MERX is the sole source for documents. Register at www.merx.com. Owner (Public): Loyalist College, Audrey Mitchell C.P.P. (Procurement), 376 Wallbridge Loyalist Road PO Box 4200 Belleville, ON K8N 5B9 (CAN) , Phone:613-969-1913, Fax:613-962- 7984, E-mail:amitchell@loyalistc.on.ca, URL:http://www.loyalistcollege.com/ Notes: DEWB74 Cost in Canadian Dollars - NOTE: Registration to MERX Tenders <http://www.merx.com/> is required. You must be listed on the MERX Detailed Tracking Report (DTR) to Bid this project - DOC0t2 Plans available from: Consultant Addenda IND: Y Plan IND: N Spec IND: Y Plan available IND: Y Addenda film date: 12/18/2012 Addenda receive date: EC/-2/17-D Additional features: Renovate existing 10,000 sf space for integrated Newsroom - Gypsum - Elec- trical work - Mechanical work Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— Recreation Facility Pool Gym 201200633870 v7 * Action stage: *Construction Documents 230 James Street East ORILLIA, ON (SIMCOE) L3V 4C4 CAN Bid date: Valuation: $ 35,000,000 Target bid date: 05/01/2014 * Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build * Target start date: *06/01/2014 Owner class: Local Government Project type: Athletic Facility. Swimming Pool. Miscellaneous Recreational. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 09/21/2012 Prior publish date: 09/25/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Additions, Alterations, Interiors Status: Project will be invited to bid pending final approval of Contract Documents - Tender pro- posed for May 2014 - Construction start antici- pated June 2014 - Construction completion 2nd quarter 2016 proposed Special conditions: LEED Intended Silver Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/10/2014 Architect: MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Archi- tects (MJMA), Rob Allen (Project Architect), 19 Duncan Street Suite 202 Toronto, ON M5H 3H1 (CAN) , Phone:416-593-6796, Fax:416-593-0212, E-mail:rallen@mjmarchitects.com, URL:http://www.mjmarchitects.com Electrical Engineer: Smith + Andersen, 4211 Yonge Street Suite 500 Toronto, ON M2P 2A9 (CAN) , Phone:416-487-8151, Fax:416-487-9104, URL:http://www.smithandandersen.com Landscape Architect: PMA Landscape Archi- tects, 224 Wallace Ave Suite 321 Toronto, ON M6H 1V7 (CAN) , Phone:416-239-9818, Fax:416- 239-1310, E-mail:pma@interlog.com, URL:www.interlog.com~pma Mechanical Engineer: Smith + Andersen, 4211 Yonge Street Suite 500 Toronto, ON M2P 2A9 (CAN) , Phone:416-487-8151, Fax:416-487-9104, URL:http://www.smithandandersen.com Owner (Public): City of Orillia, Kent Guptill (PM), 50 Andrew Street South Suite 300 ORIL- LIA, ON L3V 7T5 (CAN) , Phone:705-325-1311, Fax:705-325-5178, E-mail:kguptill@orillia.ca, URL:http://www.city.orillia.on.ca Email ID : kguptill@orillia.ca Internet Addr : http://www.city.orillia.on.ca Structural Engineer: Blackwell Structural Engi- neers, 19 Duncan Street Suite 405 Toronto, ON M5H 3H1 (CAN) , Phone:416-593-5300, Fax:416- 593-0215, E-mail:info@blackwell.ca, URL:http://www.blackwell.ca Company has now re-branded, named Blackwell Structural Engineers. (www.blackwell.ca) No longer Blackwell Bowick. C1CN03 - Brenna Notes: CRCN07 - Part of Master Report DR 201200634632 - This project also appeared under DR 201200470311 - That report has been removed from our database - All further information on this project will appear under this report number *Structural information: 1 Building/ 2 Stories above grade / *1 Story below grade / *9,472 Total square meter Additional features: Aquatic centre with 25 meter pool - leisure pool - therapy pool - double gymna- sium - possible inclusion of three lane walk run- ning track - fitness centre - preschool babysitting room - four diamond baseball complex with sup- port amenities - shuffleboard court - skateboard park Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- Estimate codes: B: $100,000-$199,999; C: $200,000-$299,999; D: $300,000-$399,999; E: $400,000-$4999,999; F: $500,000-$749,999; G: $750,000-$999,999; H: $1,000,000-$2,999,999; I: $3,000,000-$4,999,999; J: $5,000,000-$9,999,999; K: $10,000,000-$14,999,999; L: $15,000,000-$24,999,999; M: 25,000,000-$49,999,999; N: $50,000,000-No Maximum The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 61 Dodge upcoming project reports In co-operation with McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, the Canadian Design and Construction Report provides information on upcoming projects in the region. New project reports and information on projects in the planning stages are up- dated daily for McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge subscribers. Data copyright 2011 McGraw-Hill Construction. Reprinted with permission. For more informa- tion, call 613-727-4900 ext 4902 or 4953. E-mail: mcgraw-hill@merx.com Web: www.construction.com suant to contract. ———————————————————— QUÉBEC Theatre Parminou 201300497327 v2 * Action stage: *Construction Documents 150, boul. Bois-Francs Nord VICTORIAVILLE, QC (ARTHABASKA) G6P 6S8 CAN Bid date: Valuation: *H (Est. $1M - $2.9M) * Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build * Target start date: *04/01/2014 Target complete date: *08/01/2014 Owner class: Private Project type: Theater/Auditorium. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 04/18/2013 Prior publish date: 04/18/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Interiors Status: Planning underway - Further development pending approvals - Target construction start April 2014 - Target completion late Summer 2 014 Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/14/2014 Architect: Bosse Cote Architectes, Sylvie Claude Bosse (Architecte), 245, rue Notre-Dame Est VIC- TORIAVILLE, QC G6P 4A2 (CAN) , Phone:819- 604-1915, Fax:819-604-1917 Electrical Engineer: Pluritec, 1100 Place du Tech- noparc Trois-Rivieres, QC G9A 0A9 (CAN) , Phone:819-379-8010 Mechanical Engineer: Pluritec, 1100 Place du Technoparc Trois-Rivieres, QC G9A 0A9 (CAN) , Phone:819-379-8010 Owner (Private): Theatre Parminou, Francois Roux (Coordinator), 150, boul. Bois-Francs Nord VICTORIAVILLE, QC G6P GS8 (CAN) , Phone:819-758-0577, Fax:819-758-7080, E- mail:parminou@parminou.com, URL:http://www.parminou.com/ Internet Addr : http://www.parminou.com/ Notes: CRCN01 Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Additional features: various renovation and up- grades to existing building Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— RFQ/GC: University Building - Pavillon Samuel- Bronfman Q11152 201100638075 v10 (Q11152) Action stage: Bidding, Construction Documents 3000, rue Jean-Brillant, Pavillon Samuel-Bronf- man-5th MONTREAL, QC (COMMUNAUTE-URBAINE- DE-MONTREAL) H3C 3J7 CAN Bid date: 02/15/2013 @ 03:00 PM EST Valuation: $ 1,985,663 Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 04/01/2013 Target complete date: 10/01/2013 Owner class: Private Project type: College/University. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 11/02/2011 Prior publish date: 02/13/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Interiors Status: Bid result not yet declared - Further action pending owner's decision to proceed - Bid Febru- ary 15 Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/02/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Private) Architect: Desnoyers Mercure et Associes, Ar- chitectes, Francois Hogue 655 rue Desnoyers Suite 204 Montreal, QC H4C 3E1 (CAN) , Phone:514-288-4251, Fax:514-849-7230, E- mail:fhogue@dma-arch.com, URL:http://www.desnoyersmercure.com Electrical Engineer: BPR Inc, 5100 rue Sher- brooke Bureau 900 Montreal, QC H1V 3R9 (CAN) , Phone:514-257-0707, Fax:514-257-2418, URL:http://www.bpr.ca Mechanical Engineer: BPR Inc, 5100 rue Sher- brooke Bureau 900 Montreal, QC H1V 3R9 (CAN) , Phone:514-257-0707, Fax:514-257-2418, URL:http://www.bpr.ca Owner (Private): McGill University, Petrouchka Levesque (Administration), 1010 rue Sherbrooke Ouest 840 ave Dr Penfield-Ferrier Bl Montreal, QC H3A 2R7 (CAN) , Phone:514-398-8115, Fax:450-398-6692, E- mail:petrouchka.levesque@mcgill.ca, URL:http://www.mcgill.ca/ Internet Addr : http://www.mcgill.ca/ Owner (Private): McGill University, Donald G Nycklass (Administration), Developpement des in- stallation 840 ave Dr Penfield-Ferrier Bl Montreal, QC H3A 1A4 (CAN) , Phone:514-398-2288, Fax:450-398-6692, E- mail:donald.nycklass@mcgill.ca, URL:http://www.mcgill.ca/ Email ID : donald.nycklass@mcgill.ca Internet Addr : http://www.mcgill.ca/ Notes: DEWB86 - Source request all bid docu- ments be obtained through their channels only - Documents for this project will not appear in the McGraw-Hill Construction Network *Plans available from: *Owner (Private) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Additional features: renovation of 5th floor - Rea- menagement du 5e etage - Mettre a jour les ex- paces de bureau pour la faculte et les etudiants Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. Apartment 201300583145 v2 * Action stage: *Construction Documents * *2ieme rue RIMOUSKI, QC (RIMOUSKI-NEIGETTE) CAN Bid date: Valuation: *I (Est. $3M - $4.9M) Target bid date: 02/01/2014 * Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build * Target start date: *03/01/2014 Owner class: Private Project type: Apartments/Condominiums 1-3 Sto- ries. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 07/22/2013 Prior publish date: 07/22/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: New Project Status: Plans being revised - Further development pending approvals - Possible February Re-bid date Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/09/2014 Architect: Proulx et Savard Architectes, Michelle Berube (Architect), 75 boul Arthur Buies Ri- mouski, QC G5L 1A9 (CAN) , Phone:418-723- 5543, Fax:418-725-4538, E-mail:bparch@globetrotter.net Electrical Engineer: Dessau Inc., Reception 2 St Germain Est Local 110 Rimouski, QC G5L 8T7 (CAN) , Phone:418-723-4010, Fax:418-723-4058, E-mail:rdl@lmq.qc.ca, URL:http://www.dessauso- prin.com/ Mechanical Engineer: Dessau Inc., Reception 2 St Germain Est Local 110 Rimouski, QC G5L 8T7 (CAN) , Phone:418-723-4010, Fax:418-723-4058, E-mail:rdl@lmq.qc.ca, URL:http://www.dessauso- prin.com/ Owner (Private): OMH de la Ville de Rimouski, Guy Gagne (Administration), 414 de la Seigneu- resse Bureau 1 Rimouski, QC G5L 5X3 (CAN) , Phone:418-722-8285 Structural Engineer: Dessau Inc., Reception 2 St Germain Est Local 110 Rimouski, QC G5L 8T7 (CAN) , Phone:418-723-4010, Fax:418-723-4058, E-mail:rdl@lmq.qc.ca, URL:http://www.dessauso- prin.com/ Notes: CRCN01 *Structural information: *4 Buildings/ 3 Stories above grade / 1 Story below grade / / Building Frame: Wood Additional features: 40 units - one building with 14 units - one building with 16 units - one building with 10 units - community centre - half lower level - concrete foundation - wood frame - asphalt shin- gles - brick - metal siding - electrical - mechanical - plumbing - HVAC Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— Office (renovations) 2010103 201200599883 v6 (2010103) * Action stage: *Construction Documents 1600, rue Sainte-Catherine O, pavillon FB MONTREAL, QC (COMMUNAUTE-URBAINE- DE-MONTREAL) H3H 2 CAN Bid date: NDS Valuation: $ 651,185 Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Owner class: Private Project type: Office. College/University. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 08/15/2012 Prior publish date: 09/13/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Interiors Status: Bids of September 4 rejected - Owner in process of selection General Contractor - No con- struction schedule set at this time Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/07/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Private) Architect: Le Groupe Arcop, Bruno Verrini 1244 rue Sainte-Catherine O Montreal, QC H3G 1P1 (CAN) , Phone:514-878-3941, Fax:514-866-3780, E-mail:arcop@netcom.ca, URL:http://www.arcop.com Electrical Engineer: Pageau, Morel et Associes inc., Reception 210 boul. Cremazie Ouest bureau 110 Montreal, QC H2H 2L5 (CAN) , Phone:514- 382-5150, Fax:514-384-9872, E- mail:pmamti@pageaumorel.com, URL:www.pageaumorel.com Mechanical Engineer: Pageau, Morel et Associes inc., Reception 210 boul. Cremazie Ouest bureau 110 Montreal, QC H2H 2L5 (CAN) , Phone:514- 382-5150, Fax:514-384-9872, E- mail:pmamti@pageaumorel.com, URL:www.pageaumorel.com Owner (Private): Universite Concordia, Jean Pel- land (Gestion de project), 1455 Boul Maisonneuve Bureau GM 1100 Montreal, QC H3G 2L8 (CAN) , Phone:514-848-2424, Fax:514-848-8638, E- mail:jean.pelland@concordia.ca, URL:http://www.concordia.ca/ Email ID : jpelland@alcor.concordia.ca Internet Addr : http://www.concordia.ca/ Owner (Private): Universite Concordia, Luis Fer- nandez (Administration), 1455 Boul Maisonneuve Montreal, QC H3G 2L8 (CAN) , Phone:514-848- 2424, E-mail:luis.fernandez@concordia.ca, URL:http://www.concordia.ca/ Internet Addr : http://www.concordia.ca/ Notes: DEWB50 Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Additional features: renovation des bureaux des ressources humaines situes au pavillon FB - Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— Macdonald-Cartier Bridge Structural Rehabilita- tion 285717 201100641102 v6 * First issue bid stage IND:Y. (285717) * Action stage: *Bidding Macdonald-Cartier Bridge OTTAWA, ON* (OTTAWA-CARLETON) (COM- MUNAUTE-URBAINE-DE-L'OUTAOUAIS) CAN * Bid date: 02/12/2014 @ 02:00 PM EST * Valuation: $ 5,000,000 * Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build * Target start date: *03/01/2014 Target complete date: *05/01/2014 Owner class: Federal *Project type: Roadway Lighting. Bridge. Side- walk/Parking Lot. Site Development. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 11/07/2011 Prior publish date: 01/30/2012 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Alterations Status: Bids to Owner February 12 at 2:00 PM (EST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/08/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Engineer: CIMA Canada Inc., 240 Catherine Street Suite 110 OTTAWA, ON K2P 2G8 (CAN) , Phone:613-860-2462, Fax:613-860-1870, URL:http://www.cima.ca Internet Addr : http://www.cima.ca Engineer: McCormick Rankin Corporation - MMM Group Inc, 1111 Prince of Wales Dr Suite 302 OTTAWA, ON K2C 3T2 (CAN) , Phone:613- 221-9748, Fax:613-236-2270, E-mail:mrc-ot- tawa@mrc.ca, URL:http://www.mrc.ca Internet Addr : http://www.mmm.ca Owner (Public): Public Works and Government Services, Bid Receiving Unit (Procurement Offi- cer), 11 Laurier Street - Phase III Place du Portage - Core 0A1 GATINEAU, QC K1A 1C9 (CAN) , Phone:819-956-0703, Fax:819-956-1459, E- mail:questions@pwgsc.gc.ca, URL:http://www.pwgsc.gc.ca/text/index-e.html Owner's Agent (Public): Public Works and Gov- ernment Services, Shawn Nealon 11 Laurier Street - Phase III Place du Portage - Core 0A1 GATINEAU, QC K1A 1C9 (CAN) , Phone:819- 956-0703, Fax:819-956-0897 Notes: DEWB50 Site Visit January 21 at 9:30 AM (EST) at the Best Western Hotel and conference center - 131 Laurier St - Gatineau - QC *Plans available from: *Owner (Public) Addenda IND: Y Plan IND: N Spec IND: Y Plan available IND: Y Addenda film date: 11/09/2011 Addenda receive date: OV/-2/08-N Additional features: The Macdonald-Cartier Bridge Rehabilitation project located between Gatineau, QC and Ottawa, ON involves seismic retrofit of the bridge and the rehabilitation of dete- riorating components specifically the deck - side- walks - lighting system - barriers - concrete surfaces of pillars and abutments. Estimate codes: B: $100,000-$199,999; C: $200,000-$299,999; D: $300,000-$399,999; E: $400,000-$4999,999; F: $500,000-$749,999; G: $750,000-$999,999; H: $1,000,000-$2,999,999; I: $3,000,000-$4,999,999; J: $5,000,000-$9,999,999; K: $10,000,000-$14,999,999; L: $15,000,000-$24,999,999; M: 25,000,000-$49,999,999; N: $50,000,000-No Maximum 62 – Spring 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Dodge upcoming project reports In co-operation with McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, the Canadian Design and Construction Report provides information on upcoming projects in the region. New project reports and information on projects in the planning stages are up- dated daily for McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge subscribers. Data copyright 2011 McGraw-Hill Construction. Reprinted with permission. For more informa- tion, call 613-727-4900 ext 4902 or 4953. E-mail: mcgraw-hill@merx.com Web: www.construction.com Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— SASKATCHEWAN RFQ/GC: SMA/CPSS New Office Building Int/Ext (Renovation) PR285015 201300697013 v3 (PR285015) Action stage: GC Bidding, Construction Docu- ments 2174 Airport Drive SASKATOON, SK (DIVISION 11) S7L 6M6 CAN Bid date: 01/15/2014 @ 02:00 PM CST Valuation: *H (Est. $1M - $2.9M) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 05/01/2014 Owner class: State Project type: Clinic/Medical Office. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 12/19/2013 Prior publish date: 01/10/2014 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Alterations, Interiors Status: Bid date extended from January 3 - Project manager requests Prequalification from General Contractors by January 15 at 2:00 PM (CST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/13/2014 Submit bids to: Project Manager Architect: Concept Plus Architecture and Engi- neering Inc., 714 Duchess Street SASKATOON, SK S7K 0R3 (CAN) , Phone:306-244-9849, Fax:306-244-3525, E-mail:thomas@concept- plusae.com, URL:http://conceptplusae.com/ Consultant: MERX, Customer Support 38 Antares Drive Ottawa, ON K2E 7V2 (CAN) , Phone:613- 727-4900, Fax:888-235-5800, E- mail:merx@merx.com, URL:http://www.merx.com Bidders must be registered with MERX to order documents and submit a bid. MERX is the sole source for documents. Register at www.merx.com. Owner (Public): College Of Physicians & Sur- geons (CPSS), 500-321a 21 St E SASKATOON, SK S7K 0C1 (CAN) , Phone:306-244-7355, URL:http://www.quadrant.net/cpss/ Internet Addr : http://www.quadrant.net/cpss/ Owner (Public): Saskatchewan Medical Associa- tion (SMA), Suite 402, 321A ? 21st Street SASKATOON, SK S7K 0C1 (CAN) , Phone:306- 244-2196, Fax:306-653-1631, URL:www.sma.sk.ca Internet Addr : www.sma.sk.ca Project Manager: MHPM Project Managers Inc., Heather Churchwell (Principal), Suite 302 - 2125 11th Ave REGINA, SK S4P 3X3 (CAN) , Phone:306-352-6476 Company Name : MHPM Project Managers Inc. Notes: DEWB30 Registration to MERX Agencies, Crown and Private Corporations <<http://www.merx.com/>> is required. You must be listed on the MERX Detailed Tracking Report (DTR) to Bid this project - The list of Prospective bidders is not available from regular sources - if you are GC bidding on this project please call -1- 888-836-6623 Bonds: 10% Bid Bond. 50% Performance Bond. 50% Payment Bond. *Plans available from: *Consultant Addenda IND: Y Plan IND: N Spec IND: Y Plan available IND: Y Addenda film date: 01/10/2014 Addenda receive date: AN/-2/10-J Additional features: SMA/CPSS new office build- ing Fit-up and exterior refit Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— Smith Street Reconstruction (RE-BID) COR2137 201300498043 v7 (COR2137) * Action stage: *Construction Documents 11th Ave to 12th Ave REGINA, SK (DIVISION 06) CAN Bid date: Valuation: *F (Est. $500K - $749K) Target bid date: 03/01/2014 Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Owner class: Local Government Project type: Paving. Landscaping. Storm Sewer. Water Line. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 04/18/2013 Prior publish date: 10/31/2013 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: New Project Status: Project cancelled - Further action pending on owner's decision - New Bids October 29 Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 12/27/2013 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Engineer: City of Regina, Tammy Moyse 5th. floor-2476 Victoria Ave. PO Box 1790 REGINA, SK S4P 3C8 (CAN) , Phone:306-777-7093, Fax:306-352-1581, E-mail:tmoyse@regina.ca, URL:http://www.regina.ca Company Name : City of Regina Email ID : tmoyse@regina.ca Internet Addr : http://www.regina.ca Owner (Public): City of Regina, Tammy Moyse 5th. floor-2476 Victoria Ave. PO Box 1790 REGINA, SK S4P 3C8 (CAN) , Phone:306-777- 7093, Fax:306-352-1581, E- mail:tmoyse@regina.ca, URL:http://www.regina.ca Company Name : City of Regina Email ID : tmoyse@regina.ca Internet Addr : http://www.regina.ca Notes: DEWB50 Bonds: 10% Bid Bond. 50% Performance Bond. 50% Payment Bond. Plans available from: Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Additional features: The major items of work are as follows: ? Removal and replacement of curbs and sidewalks. ? Removal of existing pavement structure. ? Supply and install granular pavement structure including perforated drain pipe - geotex- tiles, sub-drainage sand, sub-base course, base course and hot mix asphalt. ? Supply and install concrete base course. ? Water main installation in- cluding valves and hydrants. ? Manhole and catch basin rebuilds. ? Traffic accommodations. ? Land- scape upgrades. Copyright @ 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— ITEM: Underground Cable Racks & Hooks (Sup- ply) PR285297 201400401584 v1 First issue bid stage IND:Y. (PR285297) Action stage: Bidding REGINA, SK (DIVISION 06) CAN Bid date: 01/30/2014 @ 03:00 PM CST Valuation: Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Owner class: Private Project type: Power Plant (Other). Report type: ITEM Only Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 01/03/2014 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Item: MATL EQUIP. Item Code: Cable-BX,Elec&Telephone. Item Category: COMMUNIC/SOUND SYS. Status: Bids to Owner January 30 at 3:00 PM (CST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/03/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Private) Consultant: MERX, Customer Support 38 Antares Drive Ottawa, ON K2E 7V2 (CAN) , Phone:613- 727-4900, Fax:888-235-5800, E- mail:merx@merx.com, URL:http://www.merx.com Bidders must be registered with MERX to order documents and submit a bid. MERX is the sole source for documents. Register at www.merx.com. Engineer: Saskatchewan Power Corporation, Bernice B Ellis 2025 Victoria Avenue REGINA, SK S4P 0S1 (CAN) , Phone:306-566-6688, Fax:306-566-2777, E-mail:bellis@saskpower.com, URL:http://www.saskpower.com/ http://www.saskpower.com/ Email ID : bellis@saskpower.com Internet Addr : Owner (Private): Saskatchewan Power Corpora- tion, Bernice B Ellis 2025 Victoria Avenue REGINA, SK S4P 0S1 (CAN) , Phone:306-566- 6688, Fax:306-566-2777, E- mail:bellis@saskpower.com, URL:http://www.saskpower.com/ http://www.saskpower.com/ Email ID : bellis@saskpower.com Internet Addr : Notes: DEWB30 Plans available from: Consultant Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— ITEM: Led Fixtures 5662 201400401967 v1 First issue bid stage IND:Y. (5662) Action stage: Bidding REGINA, SK (DIVISION 06) CAN Bid date: 01/14/2014 @ 11:00 AM CST Valuation: Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Owner class: State Project type: Unclassified. Report type: ITEM Only Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 01/06/2014 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Item: MATL EQUIP. Item Code: Interior Lighting Fixtures. Item Category: ELECTRICAL. Status: Bids to Owner January 14 at 11:00 AM (CST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/06/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Public) Engineer: Government of Saskatchewan, Shelley Martin (Purchasing Tenders), 1920 Rose Street REGINA, SK S4P A09 (CAN) , Phone:306-787- 6888, Fax:306-787-3023, E- mail:shelley.martin@gov.sk.ca, URL:https://www.sasktenders.gov.sk.ca/Content/P ublic/C Owner (Public): Government of Saskatchewan, Shelley Martin (Purchasing Tenders), 1920 Rose Street REGINA, SK S4P A09 (CAN) , Phone:306- 787-6888, Fax:306-787-3023, E-mail:shelley.mar- tin@gov.sk.ca, URL:https://www.sasktenders.gov.sk.ca/Content/P ublic/C Notes: DEWB50 Plans available from: Owner (Public) Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. ———————————————————— Stenen - Arabella Rural Rebuild PR285599 201400401984 v1 First issue bid stage IND:Y. (PR285599) Action stage: Bidding Stenen Rural - Arabella Rural YORKTON, SK (DIVISION 09) CAN Bid date: 01/17/2014 @ 03:00 PM CST Valuation: D (Est. $300K - $399K) Project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Target start date: 02/01/2014 Owner class: Private Project type: Power Lines. Report type: Project Sub project count: 0 First publish date: 01/06/2014 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Type of Work: Alterations Status: Bids to Owner January 17 at 3:00 PM (CST) Status project delivery system: Design-Bid-Build Publish date: 01/06/2014 Submit bids to: Owner (Private) Consultant: MERX, Customer Support 38 Antares Drive Ottawa, ON K2E 7V2 (CAN) , Phone:613- 727-4900, Fax:888-235-5800, E- mail:merx@merx.com, URL:http://www.merx.com Bidders must be registered with MERX to order documents and submit a bid. MERX is the sole source for documents. Register at www.merx.com. Engineer: SaskPower, Pamela Hebert (Buyer), 2025 Victoria Avenue REGINA, SK S4P 0S1 (CAN) , Phone:306-566-2765, Fax:306-566-2777, E-mail:phebert@saskpower.com, URL:http://www.saskpower.com/ Email ID : phebert@saskpower.com Internet Addr : http://www.saskpower.com/ Owner (Private): SaskPower, Pamela Hebert (Buyer), 2025 Victoria Avenue REGINA, SK S4P 0S1 (CAN) , Phone:306-566-2765, Fax:306-566- 2777, E-mail:phebert@saskpower.com, URL:http://www.saskpower.com/ Email ID : phebert@saskpower.com Internet Addr : http://www.saskpower.com/ Notes: DEWB50 Registration to MERX Agencies, Crown and Private Corporations <<http://www.merx.com/>> is required. You must be listed on the MERX Detailed Tracking Report (DTR) to Bid this project Plans available from: Consultant Addenda IND: N Plan IND: N Spec IND: N Plan available IND: N Additional features: The purpose of this Contract is to provide Sask Power with the labour and equipment to carry out designated services for Ste- nen Rural Rebuild ? 13km of 14.4kV rebuild; Ara- bella Rural Rebuild ? 19.5 km of 25kV rebuild and 8 km of 14.4kV rebuild. Copyright @ 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Service is only for internal use by subscriber pur- suant to contract. Estimate codes: B: $100,000-$199,999; C: $200,000-$299,999; D: $300,000-$399,999; E: $400,000-$4999,999; F: $500,000-$749,999; G: $750,000-$999,999; H: $1,000,000-$2,999,999; I: $3,000,000-$4,999,999; J: $5,000,000-$9,999,999; K: $10,000,000-$14,999,999; L: $15,000,000-$24,999,999; M: 25,000,000-$49,999,999; N: $50,000,000-No Maximum The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2014 – 63 Celebrate 20 YEARS Of Success! 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