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TERRY DUNN DIRECTOR (ASSOC)
CLARENCE BROWN DIRECTOR (ASSOC)
TONY GOSSE DIRECTOR (WS)
DARRYL GILLINGHAM DIRECTOR (RB)
BRIAN JOHNSON DIRECTOR (RB)
STEVE CHAFE DIRECTOR (WS)
LEON HOUSE (RB)
ROBERT ROSE 1st VICE PRESIDENT (RB)
KEITH RYAN PRESIDENT (ASSOC)
ROB PAYNE PAST PRESIDENT (WS)
BRAD PIERCEY 2nd VICE PRESIDENT (RB)
Specification – RB F. Penney/D. Spracklin/ B. Johnson
Specification – W&S B. Piercey/T. Robbins/R. Pottle/T Gosse
NLCSA/OH&S – D Gillingham / B. Hynes/R. Rose/
Pits & Quarries – L. House/R. Rose/B. Farrell/B. Johnson/ D. Gillingham/B. Short
Motor Vehicle – B. Johnson//L. House/K. Ryan
AGM/Seminars/West Coast Meeting – T. Dunn/D. Brown/C. Brown/R. Payne
Funding RB – R. Rose/ L. House/
Funding W&S – C. Brown/ R. Pottle/ B. Piercey/ S. Chafe
Dispute Resolution RB – B. Johnson/L. House/D. Gillingham
Dispute Resolution W&S – B. Piercey/ R. Payne
Charity/Scholarships – K. Ryan/S. Chafe/L. House
Membership – C. Brown/B. Piercey/S. Chafe
National Education/Training – D. Spracklin/K. Ryan
By-Laws – K. Ryan/T. Gosse
Paving Committee – F. Penney/ B. Farrell/ Levi House/ B. Piercey
Staff Committee – President/Immed. Past-President/1st. Vice-President/2nd. Vice-President/ Treasurer
Again this year the HCANL AGM was a great success. We had record turnout for many events and
functions and our guest speakers (Minister Hawkins and Premier Ball) and entertainment were very
well received.
The HCANL Board would like to thank all of our members and guests who attended this year’s
event and special thanks to our Major Sponsors, Hospitality Suite Sponsors and all of those who
contributed and donated to our Charity function.
I should note that this year HCANL members contributed more than $15,000.00 to the
Candlelighters and more than $30,000.00 to the Children’s Wish Foundation.
Again, Thanks to all who contributed and participated and we look forward to seeing everyone at
our HCANL West Coast meeting and Golf Tournament, July 7th and 8th at the Humber Valley Resort
in Corner Brook..
Pictorial Review
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3.2.01
3.2.02
3.2.03
Total in Millions $
Current Account funding
Municipal Infrastructure - Grants and Subsidies
Federal/Provincial Infrastructure Programs - Grants and Subsidies
Canada/NL Gas Tax Program ???
Totals in Millions $
Current Account funding
Maintenance and Repairs
Improvements - Provincial Roads
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund
Can/NL Infrastructure Framework Agreement
Capital Account funding
Can/NL Infrastructure Framework Agreement
Improvements and Construction - Provincial Roads
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund
Trans Labrador Highway
163.8
72.6% of Budget Spent 2014/2015
135.1
166.5
164.3
171.3
98% of Budget spent 2015/2016
102.4
15.4
17.3
104.8
16.7
45
126
16
22.3
69
42.3
60
68% of Budget Spent 2014/2015
142.77
174
140.3
29.4
11.2
14.5
47.5
80% of Budget spent 2015/2016
29.1
6.4
0.5
33.4
37.4
11.5
4.9
37
15.4
9
2.8
49.3
13
2014/2015
Revised
4.7
59.5
9
0.17
2015/2016
Budget
4.5
62.2
2.1
14.4
2015/2016
Revised
5.8
49.5
1.9
6.6
4.9
43.3
2016/2017
Estimate
Revised - Expenditures
The spreadsheet numbers shown - do not - include Administration,
Professional Services or other overhead
I am showing purchased services totals which would closely represent "Tender Amts"
Budget is inline with previous years.
DTW is down a little and Municipal Affairs is up a little It really comes down
to how much of the Budget gets tendered and spent in-year.
Department of Municipal Affairs
3.2.06
3.2.08
3.2.09
3.2.10
2.1.03
3.2.03
3.2.04
3.2.05
Department of Transportation - Purchased Services
2016/2017 Budget Overview for Heavy Civil Industry
INDUSTRY BUDGET SNAPSHOT
Please be advised that effective Saturday April 23, 2016, tenders and requests for proposals offered through the
Department of Transportation and Works (DTW) will no longer be advertised through printed media in local
newspapers. Tender and RFPs will continue to be advertised through the DTW's website at:
http://www.tw.gov.nl.ca/tenderingandcontracts/scripts/SelectReportCriteria.asp
Newfoundland Power
at HCANL Office
On April 12th, more than a dozen member
companies of HCANL took advantage of our first
Lunch and Learn for 2016. The session was held
at the HCANL offices on Kenmount Road and was
co-hosted by Newfoundland Power.
Kevin Power from Newfoundland Power and his
team, presented on the various resources that
have been put in place to support contractors
when they are dealing with construction work
which requires support from Newfoundland Power
to move or support poles or to cut or replace
/move power lines.
Attendees found the session very helpful and for
those who were not able to attend there is
additional information on these Contractor
services posted on the Newfoundland Power
website.
Light Humour Moment
One descriptive cone
Is worth a Thousand
Others
You’re building the future. We’re here to help.
Servicing Newfoundland & Labrador from six key
locations around the province, and we now rent
BACKHOES
For availability and rates, please contact the nearest branch to you:
Mount Pearl: (709) 368-7368
Arnold’s Cove: (709) 463-7368
Grand Falls-Windsor: (709) 292-7368
Corner Brook: (709) 632-7368
Happy Valley-Goose Bay: (709) 897-7368
Wabush: (709) 282-7368
Our Associate Members
Please Support Them When You Can
A&H Trucking Limited
Acrow Limited
Aggregate Equipment Ltd.
Akita Equipment & Auto Transport
ALL Canada Crane Rental Corp
Amec Foster Wheeler Environment
Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc.
Apex Construction Specialties Inc.
Armtec
Arrow Construction Products Ltd.
ASTEC Inc.
Atlantic Industries Ltd.
Atlantic Trailer & Equipment Ltd.
Atlas Copco Construction and Mining
Battlefield Equipment Rentals
Black & McDonald Ltd.
Brandt Tractor Ltd
C&T Enterprises Ltd.
Cal LeGrow Insurance
Canada Culvert
Capital Crane Ltd.
Capital Precast
City Tire & Auto Centre Ltd.
Concrete Products
Construction Signs Limited
Crane Supply
Cummins Eastern Canada Inc.
East Coast Hydraulics Nfld Ltd.
EMCO-Waterworks Supplies
GCR Tire Center
Gillis Truckways Inc. Trailer Sale
Harvey and Company Ltd.
Harvey’s Oil Ltd.
Hi-Tech Scales Ltd.
Hickman Automotive Group
Hitech Comunications Ltd.
Ipex Inc.
Irving Energy Distribution & Marketing
Irving Equipment Division
IRVING OIL COMMERCIAL GP
J.W. Bird Co. Ltd.
Madsen Construction Equipment
McCloskey International
Metso Minerals Canada Inc.
Munn Insurance Ltd
National Leasing Group
Newfoundland Power
Nfld. Hard Rok Inc.
Normore Enterprises Ltd.
North Atlantic Petroleum
Nortrax Canada Inc
RBC – Commercial Banking
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Royal Building Products
Safety First Contracting 1995 Ltd.
Sancton Equipment Inc
Shannahan’s Investigating/Secuity
SMS Equipment Inc.
Solenco Inc.
Stantec
Steers Insurance
Stella-Jones Inc (NL Hardwoods)
Strongco Ltd.
Superior Screens,Conveyors,Crushers
TD Bank
Tirecraft
Toromont Cat
Travelers Insurance Company
Trout River Industries
Tulk Tire and Services
United Rentals of Canada
Valero Energy Inc.
Wajax Industries Limited
Wedgwood Insurance Ltd.
Wells Fargo Equipment Finance Co
Western Petroleum Newfoundland Ltd.
Western Pump Services
Wolseley Waterworks
Xylem Water Solutions
The Provincial Government launched the 2016 construction season for road work and maintenance
March 21, with the release of tenders valued at just over $10 million for various projects across the
province. The early tenders reflect a new approach for selecting road projects that is informed by
research, evidence and evaluation.
“Early tenders allow industry to take full advantage of our province’s short construction season. They
give companies more time to budget and prepare for work and ultimately, for the residents of our
province, result in better value for money and projects being completed on schedule. The projects
identified for early tender have gone through a rigorous assessment and ranking by our regional
engineering experts, based on such criteria as safety, condition and economic impact. Not only are
they shovel-ready, they are shovel-worthy.”
- The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works
Tender calls for six projects in 15 areas of the province have been released today. In addition, there is
approximately $55 million in provincial funding and previously funded cost-shared work which
contractors will resume as soon as weather allows.
The total budget for transportation infrastructure work and the full list of projects for the 2016 season
will be announced and tendered in the coming weeks.
Early tendering is one aspect of a new approach to infrastructure planning that is evidence-based,
proactive and long term. A multi-year transportation infrastructure plan is being developed and will be
brought forward for public consultations prior to being released publicly this fall. It will list projects for
the next five years, serve as a cost-saving measure for government and allow tenders to be issued as
early as January.
“This is great news for the heavy civil industry. Early tendering and a multi-year plan will provide positive
outcomes for government, contractors, contractor employees and the general public. Early tenders
support more informed investment and business planning decisions, improved productivity in the
spring and summer months, and will help keep skilled labour in our province. We believe this will lead
to more bidders, lower pricing, more flexible scheduling of work and better value to all stakeholders.”
- Jim Organ, Executive Director, Heavy Civil Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Minister
Al
Hawkins,
Minister
Department
of
Transportation
and
Jim
Organ
Executive Director Heavy Civil Association of Newfoundland and Labrador prepare
to take questions from Media after Minister Hawkins announced the first round of 2016
roadwork and governments commitment to Early Tenders and Multiyear planning. March 21st, 2016
HCANL
Annual West Coast meeting
and
Golf Tournament - 2016
ISSUE NUMBER | MONTH | YEAR
HCANL MEMBERS & GUESTS
MEETING, GOLF TOURNAMENT & SUPPER
This year supporting
Humber Valley
Resort and Golf Club
Sponsorship Opportunities
n $1000.00 Thursday evening reception
n $200 for Hole Sponsorship
n $500 for 19th hole - Includes 1 refreshment per golfer
n $1000.00 Company Logo Golf Balls
n $500 Friday Continental Breakfast
$200.00 GIVES YOU
Thursday Evening Catered Reception
Friday am Continental Breakfast
Round of Golf
Golf Balls
Box Lunch
Golf Cart
Sit-down BBQ Steak Supper
Supper Wine
Prize Opportunities
$25 Donation to
n $500 Friday Box Lunch
n $1500 Friday Supper
n $1000 Friday Supper Wine
Bring along your Spouse,
Co-Workers,
Family, and Friends.
Everyone is
Welcome.
Note: HCANL will Invoice for Tickets and Sponsorships
Name ___________________________________
Company ________________________________
Contact # & email _________________________
______ Event Tickets @ $200 pp
Team Members
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Total ______
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Please Invoice _________________________ as the
Sponsor of ___________________________
My Company will be providing ________________________as a
Prize for the golf tournament
All are welcome. Please feel free to bring your spouse, friends, employees or anyone else you feel
would have a good time. Bring a crowd or call some friends and rent a chalet.
Thursday July 7th
7pm - Reception
Friday July 8th
8:30am - Continental Breakfast
9am to 11am - HCANL members meeting
11:30am - Golf Tournament (Best ball format)
6:00 pm - BBQ Dinner - Immediately following golf
8:00 pm - Awards, Prize Draw & Short Charity Auction
9:00 pm - (event continues) - Eagles Perch Lounge
Stay tuned as we look at Cargo Discounts for HCANL
members as well.
Special Offer for HCANL Members
Merit Contractors Association is pleased to announce a
partnership with HCANL to offer it’s gold standard health
benefits to its heavy civil members.
We will give you a discount of $25 per employee on your next
HCANL membership invoice.*
Why Merit?
• Dental, vision, prescription drugs, short/long term disability,
life insurance, AD&D and so much more
•
Coverage during downtime/lay-offs
•
Pre-existing conditions accepted
•
No medical required
We give you peace of mind knowing your crew and
their loved ones are protected by Merit. Here are a
few HCANL members that agree:
•
Afonso Group
•
Newfound Construction
•
Platinum Construction
•
Trident Construction
Contact Merit for more information… ask for Paul.
(709) 576-3748
paul@merit-nl.ca
www.merit-nl.ca
* Must be an eligible new Merit member.
Department of Municipal Affairs - Asphalt Master Spec
The latest edition of the Transportation & Works Specifications Book, Division 3 – Specifications For
Pavement, Selected Granular Base Course and Related Materials will apply to all asphalt, granular and
associated works placed on municipal projects with the following exceptions:
1. The minimum rated capacity for the asphalt mixing plant is 70 tonnes per hour delivered to the
spreader, with a production history to support this requirement.
2. The Material Transfer Device/Vehicle (Section 330.05.08) will not be utilized unless specifically
required and included in the Schedule of Quantities and Prices.
3. Further to the “Asphalt Density Measurement and Unit Price Adjustment” section (330.05.09.06.03),
cores will only be performed when requested by the Consulting Engineer/Municipal Affairs Regional
Engineer and at the project expense for the initial test per section of road. Subsequent testing (if
required as a result of a dispute) will be at the contractor’s expense.
4. Asphalt Cement and Blending Sand (Sections 330.05.12.03 and 330.05.12.04 in TW Spec) will not
be considered individual bid items but are to be included in the “Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete Paving”
price in the Municipal Affairs’ Schedule of Quantities and Prices.
There are no exceptions to the size and number of rollers specified in TW Specifications.
The season for laying asphaltic surface/base courses can only be extended by the Assistant Deputy
Minister of Municipal Affairs.
Congratulations to all of our HCANL Scholarship winners
for the 2015/2016 academic year
Laura Hann
Victoria Curran
Tyler Pittman
Geogory Patey
Christopher Fowler
CCA Quality of Documents Report
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) recently embarked on a series of “Quality of
Documents” workshops across Canada to explore and discuss the issue of poor quality
documentation, its potential causes, and perhaps most importantly, potential solutions to address the
issue. In total, twelve (12) workshops were held across Canada, involving more than 600
representatives from all stakeholder groups, including Owners, Architects, Engineers and Contractors.
This issue is one that has remained on the CCA radar for a number of years, and was most recently
referenced during a CCA 2014 Industry Summit as a key issue impacting our industry in the coming
years. These workshops provided the opportunity to explore the causes, as well as potential solutions
for the problem. The workshop structure allowed for open and candid discussions on the topic, and
included an anonymous survey to rank the impact of potential causes and issues related to quality of
documents.
With the workshops now complete, CCA is pleased to be publishing a summary report of both the
workshops and the surveys conducted. In the report, readers will find the top five identified causes with
the greatest impact on document quality, as identified from more than 400 survey results.
To view a copy of the report as well as the executive summary please see article posted on the HCANL
website. www.heavycivilnl.ca
This report has been circulated to the Association of Consulting Engineers – Canada, Construction
Specifications Canada, RAIC/Architecture Canada, requesting their feedback and proposed solutions.
The CCA Standard Practices Committee plans to review all received feedback and recommend
solutions to this important issue at the Board meeting in June.
If there are any questions or comments on the document, please do not
hesitate to contact the HCANL office or CCA.
HCANL President, Keith Ryan presents Christopher Fowler
with a Heavy Civil Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Scholarship for the 2015/2016 academic year
HCANL Scholarships
Christopher is in the
Engineering Technology
Program at CONA’s
St. John’s campus
HCANL Board member Brian
Johnson presents Gregory Patey
with a Heavy Civil Association of
Newfoundland and Labrador
Scholarship for the 2015/2016
academic year
Gregory is in the Civil Engineering Technology
Program at College of North Atlantic
in Corner Brook
Helping to Support
Our Industry and
Community
Pits and Quarries
Update on - Stop Work Orders
Natural Resources clarifies the Department’s position on
Stop Order, as defined under Section 19 of the Quarry
Materials Act (QMA).
The legislation is clear on Stop Order in that work
contravening the QMA must cease immediately and action
undertaken to carry out remedial work (see attached).
Depending on the nature of the contravention, the Stop
Order may affect all quarry activities (eg. failure to submit
lease plans by established deadline, worker safety, etc.).
However, note that Stop Order issuance is infrequent and
historically relates to activities where people are carrying
out quarry activities without a quarry permit in place.
In the near future, the Department plans to develop a
document (eg. directive, inspection report, etc.) that would
allow compliance issues to be tracked and a schedule
developed that allows all work to continue, provided the
plan to achieve compliance is being implemented.
Currently, non-compliant activities are presented verbally and in a letter to the operator.
Update on - Subordinate and Quarry permits
For subordinate and quarry permits, the application process and expectations have not changed. Forms are available at
http://www.nr.gov.nl.ca/nr/forms/mines/index.html.
There have been some inquiries on subordinate permits recently in the context of contractors wanting subordinate permits
guaranteed, particularly for provincial highway projects.
Legislation requires permission from the quarry permit holder, a defined aggregate amount (via awarded contract documentation),
and the royalty paid in advance to be considered for issuance of a subordinate permit. The Department has some discretion to
intervene where the permit holder initially agrees and then changes their mind, but this would require convincing support (eg. by
way of a written quote from the permit holder); the department does not wish to meddle in dealings between businesses.
Companies are encouraged to obtain and maintain their own permits in various geographic areas to ensure a guaranteed
aggregate supply‎ come contract award. This is one way to avoid potential conflicts of subordinate permits, but also provides
competition in the areas of those projects, which should result in lower bid prices.
Update on - Lease Rehabilitation
Consideration is being given to the following as it relates to Pit and Quarry leases.
All interior lease boundaries be only rehabilitated with blast rock. Lessees could blast to their boundaries, but leave sufficient blast
rock to maintain slopes from quarry faces (for safety). Where adjacent lessees have blasted to their common boundaries, the
blast rock can then be removed to lower the operations to the same level.
If imported waste materials are used for rehabilitation in the above situations, it virtually sterilizes the rock faces for future operations.
‎However, use of imported materials for rehabilitation on the exterior boundaries would be ideal as there would be no further
excavation along those slopes.
Any imported material would have to be clear of contaminants for use in rehabilitation.
Get Involved
Make the most of your membership
Your Association
The Heavy Civil Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is
an influential organization which represents you and your
Company's interest in meetings and discussions with
Government Departments and Agencies, Municipal Councils,
Engineering Consultants and the General Public. We are your
voice in the Road Construction, Water & Sewer and Heavy
Construction Industries.
Your Association's Objectives
To speak for the Heavy Civil industry engaged in highway
construction and paving, concrete structure construction,
municipal infrastructure projects, water and sewer projects,
marine construction and other civil construction projects.
To develop and implement approved standard tendering and
contractual practices and procedures.
To develop rental rates for equipment used in the industry.
To promote good working relationships among its Members
and Associate Members.
Give preference to Associate Members when purchasing
materials, services and labour.
To help develop Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
To be aware of environmental specifications and regulations.
To provide opportunities for members to socialize and to
disseminate relevant industry information
Keep an eye
on the
HCANL
website for
Upcoming HCANL Events,
Membership and
Enrolment
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Opportunity and General
Association Information
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