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Quarter 3 Edition 2009 The Voice of the Construction Industry in Manitoba A Holistic Blend Qualico’s new head office building targets LEED® certification Steinbach Credit Union MPI’s new service centres Driving Up Construction Activity PM40787580 Power Smart Construction CONCRETE AND EXCAVATION CONTRACTORS S & J CONSTRUCTION LTD. Ph: (204) 338-9776 Fax: (204) 338-9722 Email: info@sjconstruction.ca GRANITE CONCRETE SERVICES INC. For the newest and largest concrete pumps in Manitoba Call 338-2005 Fax: (204) 338-9722 Email: john@graniteconcrete.ca ELL104 EllisDon FP 4C IFC Construction Management Project Management General Contracting Equity Services Facility Services Public Infrastructure Design-Build Communications Infrastructure Interiors Heavy Civil Builders of the new Winnipeg Air Terminal Winnipeg’s New Office Now Open Ste. 204-1780 Wellington Ave. Darryl Fife, VP Area Manager t: 204-779-6441 f: 204-779-5266 www.ellisdon.com Workplace Injuries Are PREVENTABLE For more information on preventing injuries visit www.safemanitoba.com Conten nts Published for: Winnipeg Construction Association 290 Burnell Street Winnipeg, MB R3G 2A7 Tel. 775-8664 Fax. 783-6446 email: wca@winnipegconstruction.ca www.winnipegconstruction.ca Publisher Robert Thompson WCA Managing Editor Twila Driedger Editor Jeanne Fronda Sales Manager Sharon Komoski Sales Executives Nolan Ackman, Gary Fustey, John Pashko, Ashley Privé Production Team Leader Adrienne N. Wilson Senior Graphic Design Specialist James T. Mitchell Published by: Quarter 3 Edition 2009 CCA: Small reno jobs can mean big risk ....................................................... 19 The Canadian Construction Association wants its members to understand that low-value renovation projects on federal-government properties can be high-risk endeavours A Holistic Blend ................................................................................................ 20 The new head office building for Qualico creates an urban, vibrant office that is targeting LEED® certification By Kelly Parker MPI Drives Up Province’s Construction Activity ........................................... 25 Three new customer service centres being constructed will feature garage bays and office space and will target LEED® Silver certification By Lisa Kopochinski Labour Mobility Act.......................................................................................... 32 By Twila Driedger A Power Smart Steinbach Credit Union ......................................................... 33 SCU’s newest building will feature environmentally responsible construction, including water-conserving plumbing, low-emission windows, and geothermal heating and cooling By Kelly Parker Provincial Government Pumps Money into Prisons ..................................... 36 Completion slated for 2011 on new Women’s Correctional Centre 5255 Yonge Street, Suite 1000 Toronto, Ontario M2N 6P4 Toll Free: (866) 216-0860 ext. 229 robertt@mediaedge.ca 1 Wesley Avenue, Suite 301 Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3C 4C6 Toll Free: (866) 201-3096 Fax: (204) 480-4420 www.mediaedgepublishing.com President Kevin Brown Senior Vice-President Robert Thompson Branch Manager Nancie Privé All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the association. By Lisa Kopochinski New CCDC 5a & 5b Introduction ..................................................................... 39 DEPARTMENTS From the President..............................................................................................6 Harmonized Sales Tax By John Schubert From the Executive Vice-President ...................................................................8 Eye on Education By Ron Hambley Foreword ........................................................................................................... 11 Benchmarks ...................................................................................................... 16 A Special Rebate for Non-Profit Housing By Barbara M. Shields Published September 2009 Publication Mail Agreement #40787580 Please Return Undeliverable Copies To: Winnipeg Construction Association 290 Burnell Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 2A7 Cover Photo Courtesy of: Gerry Kopelow/Photographics Inc. Safety Talks....................................................................................................... 18 Around Manitoba .............................................................................................. 40 Industry News................................................................................................... 52 Advertisers Index ............................................................................................. 54 I5 Officers & Directors 2009 President John Schubert McCaine Electric Ltd. From the President Vice-President Randy Clegg Parkwest Projects Ltd. Executive Vice-President Ron Hambley Winnipeg Construction Association Treasurer Ryan Einarson Westwood Mechanical Inc. Harmonized Sales Tax e have been following the discussions about Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) across the country and I have been party to a number of discussions between construction associations and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) as we try to grapple with what this will ultimately mean for our industry. I say ultimately as I think HST is a done deal for provinces, including Manitoba, who don’t already harmonize their sales taxes. Conversations on the HST within the construction community always start with, “Well, this will cost more!” And that may be true. Many will remember the sales tax grab in 2002-2003 when the Manitoba government announced that Provincial Sales Tax (PST) would be charged on all mechanical and electrical work — including labour. Given that PST is already charged on construction materials, the only thing truly exempt at this point is the labour component in the non-M&E sectors. It appears that the new HST would capture and tax all of those costs. So why then are the Chambers of Commerce and many in the business community in support of harmonizing the PST with the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST)? The answer to that lies within the complicated and cascading nature of the PST structure. PST is paid and double paid all along the supply chain and GST is charged on top of it (which is technically not allowed) in many cases. HST eliminates this system by providing input tax credits in the same manner as the GST, and the tax simply becomes a flow-through for the business community. Contractors currently paying PST on vehicles, tools and equipment will now pay the HST and claim the input tax credit. Arguably it is a simpler, more transparent system, which will do away with PST audits, and the convoluted “real property versus tangible personal property” debates. For private businesses undertaking construction work the tax will flow through as well. But what happens to purchasers of construction services who are not set up to flow the tax through such as hospitals, schools, and some non-profits? And what about a list of exemptions for children’s clothing, books, etc., and some type of a rebate for new housing? These are some of the questions that we need answered before we jump on this bus, because it’s fast approaching! W John Schubert, B.A., M.B.A., P.GSC 6 I Immediate Past-President / Past-President without Portfolio / Nomination Committee John Bockstael Bockstael Construction Limited Chair, General Contractors Division Peter Withoos M.D. Steele Construction Ltd. Chair, Mechanical Contractors Division Bob Modjeski Wescan Electrical Mechanical Services Chair, Standard Practices Committee Rolf Langelotz Valour Decorating (1988) Ltd. Chair, Manufacturers & Suppliers Division Bryan Vandale All Weather Windows Chair, Trade Contractors Division Harry Loewen Loewen Drywall Ltd. Chair, Electrical Contractors Division Christopher Henry Wescan Electrical Mechanical Services Director-at-Large, Education Committee Andy Dutfield Lafarge North America Director-at-Large David Willoughby Vida Insulation Inc. Director-at-Large / CIWA Representative Bill Sharpe Man-Shield Construction Inc. Director-at-Large Will Slota Concord Projects Ltd. Director-at-Large Wolfgang Rolke Shopost Iron Works (1989) Ltd. Director-at-Large Sean Barnes PCL Constructors Canada Inc. Director-at-Large Andy Tremorin Comstock Canada Ltd. Director-at-Large David Thusberg Bird Construction Co. Legal Expertise With You in Mind Every Step of the Way At Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP, we are committed to learning about your business and providing legal advice to enhance your business decisions. We extend to our local, regional and international clients the skill and experience of 90 lawyers whose practice areas include: Construction Law Mediation Labour and Employment Trade-marks Environmental Law Securities Law Insurance Arbitration Municipal Law Regulation of the Professions Insolvency Aboriginal Wills and Estates Litigation Technology Legislative Drafting Corporate and Commercial Real Estate Business Immigration Criminal Taxation Family Law Transportation Contact Person: Betty A. Johnstone 204.957.4650 baj@aikins.com 30th Floor Commodity Exchange Tower 360 Main Street Winnipeg, MB 204.957.0050 www.aikins.com W i t h y o u e v e ry s t e p o f t h e w a y. From the Executive Vice-President Eye on Education ith fall in full swing, WCA is gearing up for the various seminars and educational opportunities that we know resonate with our members and their staff. With so many experts and training providers available, we work hard to deliver very specific programs and courses to fill every niche. Here are a few educational projects we are working on: BIM, or Building Information Modeling, is making waves across the North American construction community. We have attended a number of excellent presentations on the new software delivered by both general contractors and software vendors. The BIM concept is now being used locally and in various degrees. WCA is committed to being your go-to source for general BIM training and quite possibly, for W Pathways to greatness! B y Z e n i t h P a v i n g Contact us today for all your paving needs 108 Richmond Ave. E., Brandon, MB R7A 7G1 #VTt'BYt TPMM'SFF the more specific software training that might be required. The Builders’ Liens process continues to confound Manitoba contractors, and mixed into Builders’ Liens discussions we hear complaints regarding payment delay, deficiency or seasonal holdbacks, or non standard contracts — and it is often difficult to determine what is actually at issue. As one of the least understood pieces of legislation in Manitoba, the Builders’ Liens Act can be convoluted and hold-backs are significant so it must be taken seriously. BIM, or Building Information Modeling, is making waves across the North American construction community …. WCA is committed to being your go-to source for general BIM training WCA will work to overcome this issue on three fronts: we will continue to educate members on how the Act works; we will educate payment certifiers so that they know their responsibilities; and we will initiate a discussion about reforming the Act itself. This last point is definitely a touchy subject as there will be groups that seek exemptions and/or want to eliminate the legislation all together! Finally, we are knee-deep in developing our very own Supervisory Training Program — one that we can deliver in small pieces and with a schedule that works for busy contractors. You will be hearing much more about this as it progresses. We are always interested in hearing from you and are eager to deliver relevant educational opportunities for our members. Please keep an eye on our bi-weekly WCA e-News for the latest information on WCA Education and course registration forms. Ron Hambley 8 I We are very satisfied with the level of service, as well as the lower rates compared to our previous insurer. – Kevin Insuring Independent Business HED Insurance and Risk Services Choosing the right amount of coverage to protect your independent business and your employees can be confusing. HED Insurance and Risk Services (HED) can help. 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WCA members and subscribers will be able to search hundreds of projects not yet out for tender, with the click of a button. Create your own customized reports based on value, category, and proposed construction schedule. Online Pre-bid will be available for WCA members and subscribers in late 2009. M Manitoba Labour Market Information: TRADESPERSON SHORTAGE! onstruction employment in Manitoba is on the rise — so much so, that the industry is facing a skilled tradespeople shortage of nearly 9,000 over the next nine years. The Construction Sector Council released its annual labour market forecast for Manitoba on June 25, 2009, in Winnipeg. According to the report, an additional 5,300 workers will be required to keep pace with trade occupations, while 5,400 more people will be needed to JOHN SCHUBERT, PRESIDENT, replace those who retire by 2017. WINNIPEG CONSTRUCTION “Construction companies remain in a hiring mode, ASSOCIATION, AT THE MANITOBA PRESS CONFERENCE FOR which reflects the positive outlook for the industry,” said John Schubert, President of the Winnipeg Construction CONSTRUCTION LOOKING FORWARD Association. “There are terrific career opportunities for Manitobans who want to enter the skilled trades.” Highlights of the Construction Sector Council’s annual report, Construction Looking Forward, for Manitoba show the combination of government stimulus and planned projects, including airport redevelopment, mine upgrades and pipeline conversion, will boost employment in many skilled trades by more than five per cent between now and 2011. The full report, Construction Looking Forward, An Assessment of Construction Labour Markets from 2009 to 2017 for Manitoba, is part of the Construction Sector Council’s Labour Market GEORGE GRITZIOTIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION SECTOR COUNCIL, AT Information Program, and is available THE MANITOBA PRESS CONFERENCE FOR electronically at www.csc-ca.org. CONSTRUCTION LOOKING FORWARD C Century Group Inc. Constructors Anthony Minniti Alliance Door Products Greg Bodmarchuk Harness Energy Jeremy Mailey Sheldon Mechanical Services Fred Sheldon JVS Welding Vernon Stevens Gingras Electric Robert Gingras Skyhigh Canada John Wiegers SDL Enterprises Inc. Stephanie Demkey-Loutit Class 1 Inc. Glen Hiebert C & T Rentals Ed Dwyer KMH Engineering Inc. Jason Thor All Dimensions Construction Ltd. Zaldy Ordonez Anthony Allan Work Environments Phillip Hornby PERI Formwork Systems Dan Machin Doka Canada Ltd. Wayne Cuthbert I 11 Smith Carter’s SC3 Achieves LEED® Platinum Certification he innovative workspace, which was already awarded the prestigious Governor General’s Medal in Architecture in 2006, was designed to inspire people, foster innovation and contribute positively to the community. Smith Carter was the Architectural Team on the project, while M.D. Steel Construction Ltd. served as the Construction Manager. T Federal Apprenticeship Completion Grant Now Available ffective July 2, 2009, eligible apprentices may apply for the Apprenticeship Completion Grant. The Grant provides $2,000 to eligible apprentices who successfully complete their apprenticeship training and receive their journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade on or after January 1, 2009. Application forms and further information will be available through Service Canada’s website at servicecanada.gc.ca/ apprenticeship or by phone at 1-866-742-3644. E It Pays to Hire An Apprentice! he Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) recently released the results of its Phase II study of the benefits of apprenticeship training for an employer. The study found that employers receive a benefit, on average, of $1.47 for every $1 invested in apprenticeship training. This is up nine cents since the 2006 pilot study! The full report, It pays to hire an apprentice: Calculating the Return on Training Investment for Skilled Trades Employers in Canada, A Study of 16 Trades Phase II, is available on the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) website at http:// www.caf-fca.org/en/. 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The 23-year-old, and teammate, cousin Thomas Zinn, 24, recently captured the gold medal in landscape gardening at the 15th annual Canadian Skills Competition in Charlottetown, P.E.I. The win comes one year after the duo took home their first gold at the national competition in Calgary. The Skills competitions are designed to promote healthy competition between young people pursuing careers in skilled trades and technologies. J CABINET MAKING APPRENTICE, TRAVIS WIELER abinet Making apprentice and Grunthal, Man., resident Travis Wieler represented Canada on the world stage. No, he didn’t compete in the Vancouver Olympics, but he travelled west to C Steel Studs Insulation Drywall Blowing Wool “Attic” Suspended Ceiling Systems 2)),&()$; :(%6,7(ZZZODQGYLOOHGU\ZDOOFRP(0$,/ZIXQN#ODQGYLOOHGU\ZDOOFRP Proudly Working on Manitoba’s Commercial and Residential Projects for 30 Years. I 13 Foreword participate in WorldSkills Calgary 2009 — the city’s largest international competitive event since the 1988 Olympic Winter Games. The four-day international competition took place September 1 to 7, 2009, at Calgary’s Stampede Park and featured more than 900 skilled young people from 51 countries competing in trade, service and technology programs such as welding, carpentry, plumbing, autobody repair, cooking and web design. Wieler, who just earned his Level II apprenticeship in Cabinet Making at Red River College, competed in the joinery division. After receiving two gold medals at the Skills Manitoba Provincial Competition, Wieler competed in the Canadian Skills Competition held in Calgary in 2008, where he earned a place on Team Canada. Maria Pacella, Executive Director of Skills Canada Manitoba says the Manitoba students did exceptionally well at the national competition. “Competition is intense and the training and preparation our students put in throughout the year really paid off. It’s this level of excellence that will help to build Manitoba’s future workforce needs in the area of skilled trades and technology,” Pacella said in a news release. Wieler honed his skills as an apprentice at Twin Creek Woodcraft in Kleefeld, Man., where he trained for WorldSkills. The quiet competitor also wants to encourage other young people to consider a career in the skilled trades. “You get paid to learn and you enjoy what you’re doing at the same time.” Every year, the event brings together approximately 500 young people from all regions of Canada, along with their parents and advisers, to compete in over 40 areas. Going into the event, Zinn says he was excited, but not exactly confident. “The pressure was higher to be repeat champions,” he explains. With a blueprint of a patch of land, materials, and the stopwatch set to 12 hours, the Zinns set out to secure their second win. “It’s all about task scheduling,” Zinn says. “We’re given a 4.5 m x 5.5 metre crib as our work area. When we started the competition, we squared off the area. From there we had to start establishing our grade.” At the final horn, the team trumped their five other opponents — each representing another province. A recent graduate of the Red River College Landscape Technician Program, Zinn said he and his cousin were approached to participate in Skills because of their experience. While Zinn spends his time working at J&K Landscape Contractors & Nursery with his father Johannes, his cousin Thomas has gained his hands-on know-how working with his father Heinrich who owns Meridian Landscaping and Nurseries. 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Where the residential units are rental units, the owner of the rental complex is deemed to have made a taxable supply of the complex to itself, and is then required to remit Goods and Services Tax calculated at five per cent (5%) of the fair market value of the complex at the date that is the later of substantial completion of the complex or the first occupancy of a unit in the complex. H Since the outset of the GST… rebates have been available to the purchasers of new homes or condos to reduce the GST payable, currently from 5 per cent (5%) to 3.2 per cent (3.2%) Since the outset of the GST, subject to certain conditions including a maximum purchase price, rebates have been available to the purchasers of new homes or condos to reduce the GST payable, currently from 5 per cent (5%) to 3.2 per cent (3.2%). Since Feb. 27, 2000, a similar rebate has been available to landlords who construct new multiple unit rental complexes. In order to avoid a compounding of rebates, these new housing rebates are not available to parties who are eligible for the Public Service Body Rebate. Ordinarily, the Public Service Body Rebate is available to the following entities: a non-profit organization, a charity, a municipality, a school authority, a hospital authority, a public college or a university. In the case of a charity or a non-profit organization, ordinarily the rebate is 50 per cent (50%) of the GST otherwise payable. Happily for municipalities, since February 2004, the Public Service Body Rebate has been 100 per cent (100%). When a non-profit organization constructs social housing, i.e., housing which is provided to persons of low to moderate income on a rent-geared-to-income (RGI) basis, the project may be eligible for designation as a “municipality” by the Minister of National Revenue. Projects for municipal designation include 16 I those providing housing to low to moderate income seniors or other groups. Designation is not available for the construction of commercial space. In addition, designation may be refused where the project involves the supply of additional services beyond the rental of accommodation. Upon designation, the Goods and Services Tax payable on the completion of the rental complex is subject not to the ordinary 50 per cent (50%) rebate for non-profit organizations, but to the full 100 per cent (100%) rebate as a municipality on the GST otherwise payable on the deemed self supply of the complex. From the standpoint of the project owner, a self supply involves digging into its own pockets to pay the GST payable on the completion of the facility since there is no sale to a third party, so a 100 per cent rebate of the amount payable is a welcome reduction to the overall costs associated with the project. As the project owner is still entitled to recoup the Goods and Services Taxes it lays out during the course of the project by claiming Input Tax Credits, the net effect is that no Goods and Services Taxes are ultimately payable if the designation is obtained. The timing of the designation is usually sought to coincide with the interest adjustment date, which is usually around the time of substantial completion or first occupancy. The Canada Revenue Agency will consider applications for designation for projects previously completed without municipality designation provided that the application for designation is made within four years of the day upon which the non-profit was required to file the return on the self supply. Only one application for a rebate can be made per reporting period; however, in the event that the organization has made a claim for the Public Service Body Rebate and wishes to claim the greater designated municipality rebate, the difference can be claimed and a refund obtained upon the subsequent application. As the process of obtaining the designation typically takes several months, early application is advised. Note: This summary is of a general nature only and is not exhaustive of all possible legal rights or remedies. Readers are therefore encouraged to consult their own legal professionals for specific advice on the above. Barbara M. Shields is a senior associate with the Tax Group of the Winnipeg law firm Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP. Coming Soon: The BlackBerry Tour 9630. ® TM Your bottom line will thank you. There’s nothing like a BlackBerry® from MTS for keeping you organized, efficient, and in the black. 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With over 20 years of personal experience in construction, I knew that some contractors did not consider safety a component of their jobs, or at least not the priority. The majority of the construction industry is represented by hardworking people, who want to get the job done and make a little money doing so. With a positive attitude in mind, I was looking forward to the opportunity to help people, and to go directly to the job site and lend a hand in (literally) recognizing the many benefits of identifying, communicating and controlling hazards. I intended to be the link in building a mutual understanding and respect between all contractors and the many safety resources available. My goal was to represent safety and health in a positive way. And most importantly, I wanted to ensure my approach was supportive and genuine. After one month on the job, I am very excited by the positive response I have received. “Obviously, no one wants to see themselves or anyone else get hurt at work.” This is the response contractors, supervisors, and owners repeatedly give in regards to safety and their work sites. Occasionally, this reply is followed by a hint of frustration and anxiety concerning the recent changes in the 2007 Workplace Health & Safety Act/Regulations. Although resistance to change is normal, and even expected, it doesn’t change the fact that the Workplace Health & Safety Act is law. As one of the three SAFE on Site representatives in Manitoba, part of my role is to help contractors meet these legislative requirements — and as per CSAM’s slogan to provide “Practical Solutions for a Safer Workplace,” to do it in a way that makes sense. A A day in the life of a SAFE on Site representative When I roll up in the unmistakably decaled CSAM van, workers scatter. A touch of panic mixed with an unbridled sense of the unknown quickly turns to relief when I present myself as someone who is there to help. Once the initial tensions ease, an abundance of relevant safety concerns are discussed. Common LANCE MACMASTER, information provided SAFE ON SITE REPRESENTATIVE includes how to improve safety awareness, identify hazards, interpret legislative requirements, promote safe work practices, implement an effective safety program, achieve SECOR™ (Small Employer Certificate of Recognition), and resolve safety concerns. The overall response is positive. People are genuinely happy that someone has taken the time to come to their site and talk with them. As a result, a large number of people also ask me to visit other sites to provide additional workers with information. Similarly, homebuilders are asking that I visit their sub-trades. Take advantage of the knowledgeable staff and extensive resources offered by CSAM and SAFE Work. Visit either the CSAM or Safe Work offices in Winnipeg to help you and your business reach maximum potential, prevent incidents, and grow as an industry leader. To participate in SAFE on Site, please contact the CSAM office at 775-3171 or email lance@constructionsafety.ca. NEW Vital ID tags are now available at the CSAM office! This reflective Worker ID sleeve is fitted on your current hard hat and ensures that paramedics/first responders can quickly access life-saving and emergency contact information in the event you are involved in a serious accident. Available at no charge to COR-certified companies, Vital ID tags can be picked up at the CSAM office. Call 775-3171 or visit www.constructionsafety.ca for more information. 18 I CCA: Small reno jobs can mean big risk THE CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION WANTS ITS MEMBERS TO UNDERSTAND THAT LOW-VALUE RENOVATION PROJECTS ON FEDERAL-GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES CAN BE HIGH-RISK ENDEAVOURS he Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is concerned that contractors are exposed to unnecessarily high levels of risk when they conduct minor renovations to federal-government properties. This problem has been a source of concern for CCA for some time, but the need for a swift resolution was made more urgent in 2008 when a fire started by a renovator destroyed much of a 19th-century armoury building in Quebec City. The contractor, who was insured only for the value of the renovation project, could be held liable for the total replacement value of the building and its contents. “The risk is passed on to our members, because contractors doing the work are liable for loss,” says CCA Chair Brad Greene. At its annual meeting with federal-government officials at Meech Lake in April, CCA was pleased to hear that Public Works and Government Services Canada was prepared to amend its liability policies. CCA President Mike Atkinson says the T department will present a plan to the Treasury Board that will improve risk allocation on low-value, high-risk contracts. Atkinson says that he hopes a new plan will be in place by the fall. “We will continue to work with Public Works over the summer months,” says Atkinson. “The federal government could limit liability with new language and changes in contract provisions.” Meanwhile, CCA will issue a bulletin to its members that describes the risk inherent in federal-government renovation jobs. Atkinson wants CCA members — particularly the smaller firms who engage in these kinds of projects regularly — to understand that they could face significant liabilities if something goes wrong, and that insurance can often be very difficult to obtain for these projects. — Article courtesy of Ottawa Construction Association’s Construction Comment magazine, July/August 2009 issue. Tried, True and Trusted. Construction professionals, just like you, rely on Alsip’s Building Products and Service to help make each project a success. Depend on Alsip’s for access to the best products in masonry, stucco, hearth and insulation from top notch suppliers like Prairie Stone, Endicott, Lennox, Imasco, KNAUF and Roxul. Alsip’s team of experienced professionals offer service and expertise second to none. Our success is making you and your projects a success. 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According to Prairie Architects Inc., “the character and nature of this new building is critical to defining this new concept, an urban, vibrant office building, neighboured by adjacent shops and cafés on a contemporary, small-town ‘prairie’ main street.” Targeted for LEED® certification — “leaning toward silver,” as Prairie Architects Associate, and Project Team Leader Dennis Kwan puts it — the $20-million, 95,000-squarefoot building will embody Qualico’s commitment to sustainability, while fitting in nicely with the Sage Creek motif. Prairie Architects describes it as an office building where better indoor air quality leads to fewer sick days and increased productivity. The building is designed to take advantage of its solar orientation to maximize daylight on the south and east, while limiting exposure on the west and north sides. N 20 I QUALICO MF12325-0809 “We knew we wanted a concrete structure because of the thermal mass, which is important … because it helps to even out the temperature in the building over a long period of time.” — Dennis Kwan, Project Team Leader, Prairie Architects Inc. If you are an open shop contractor, we’re the association for you. Isn’t it time you joined us? The Merit Contractors Association of Manitoba both promotes and represents the unique interests of Manitoba’s open shop contractors. 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On one side, two recessed green roof areas further break up the mass for the same reason. Both green areas will have patio areas, and will feature a variety of regional plants and trees (which require less watering, and are therefore more sustainable), as well as impressive panoramic views, unbroken by glass guardrails. ISO-9001Certified 204 8886202 I 21 QUALICO In keeping with the design’s LEED® aspirations, the building includes an energy-efficient heating and cooling system, but perhaps the most striking feature of the construction is the extensive use of precast concrete. “We knew we wanted a concrete structure because of the thermal mass,” explains Kwan, “which is important from an energy point of view because it helps to even out the temperature in the building over a long period of time.” Beyond that, reveals Brian Cornelsen, Project Manager for StreetSide Development Corporation, the Qualico division that has been overseeing the project, Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. is proud to have been a part of the design team for the Victoria General Hospital ER Redevelopment Project 22 I precast allowed designers to gain space within the building envelope. “Because the precast beams are smaller than conventional concrete beams would have been,” he says, “we were able to gain more headroom in some locations — the parking garage, specifically, but also on all of the floors.” “…The character and nature of this new building is critical to defining this new concept, an urban, vibrant office building, neighboured by adjacent shops and cafés on a contemporary, small-town ‘prairie’ main street.” — Dennis Kwan, Project Team Leader, Prairie Architects Inc. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION – A QUALICO COMPANY QUALICO VIEW FROM THE THIRD FLOOR OVERLOOKING ATRIUM AND RETENTION POND In fact, the project involves a broad range of precast products including 9,200 lineal feet of piles, 55,500 square feet of eight-inch hollowcore, 6,700 square feet of 12-inch hollowcore, 52 columns (one piece, full-height), 72 inverted teebeams, 55 spandrel beams and 30 wall panels, four of which had a column built right into the panel. The use of precast also provided the flexibility to allow designers to react to an evolving building code. When structural designers began working on the project’s lateral resisting system, they were working under the 2005 national code, which included requirements for seismic design. However, in the middle of the project, that requirement was repealed, Qualico Winnipeg Multi-Family Residential Development | Commercial Development | Urban Redevelopment | Project Management | Construction Management Ship Street Village Place Joseph Royal Verve Tache Phone: 204-233-2451 | Fax: 204-231-8220 | Email: bcornelsen@qualicogroup.com www.streetside.ca | 30 Speers Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 1L9 I 23 PHOTOS PROVIDED BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION – A QUALICO COMPANY QUALICO VIEW FROM THE ROOF OVERLOOKING THE GREEN ROOF AND RETENTION POND M E TA L D E P O T C O M M E R C I A L D I V I S I O N :"ARs(AT#HANNELsGGs3TAINLESS3TEEL 0REPAINTEDs'ALVANIZEDs7ALL$ECKs2OOF$ECK 0ERFORATEDs3CUPPERSs'OOSE.ECKS #OMMERCIAL4ROUGH$OWNSPOUTs3TEP&LASHING BIDDING ON A JOB? CALL US AT (204) 254-2494 WWWMETALDEPOTLTDCOMsSALES METALDEPOTLTDCOM :LQQ3UR allowing the team to eliminate some additional bracing that it would have otherwise incorporated for the seismic. Ultimately, they used the stair shafts — a precast wall system — as a major lateral load resisting system. Perhaps the most visibly unique feature about the new building is two green-roof terraces. “The precast columns had to be intricately notched in order for those rooftop terrace areas to be dropped lower than the floor areas,” explains Kwan. “These were necessary because of the thickness that we were anticipating for the roof insulation, plus the thickness of the green-roof planted areas, and of course, in the end, you want the finished level of the green-roof pavers to be level with the interior floor in order to be barrier-free in terms of wheelchair access.” For all that the design accomplishes through the use of precast, the project has not been without its challenges. For one thing, Streetside had originally intended a different geothermal system from what the building will ultimately employ. “We were unable to acquire enough water flow from test wells to permit a preferred open-loop geothermal system using ground water,” explains Cornelson, “so instead, we used a closed-loop geothermal bore field with 250 boreholes.” Some construction materials also had high levels of recycled content, which delayed deliveries. In addition, because construction of the building shell was separated from the interior alterations, it allowed a much earlier start date on the project. “The other major advantage (to using pre-cast concrete) was in the speed on construction,” says Cornelson. “The precast components were erected very quickly because all of the fabrication was done off site...so that sped up the overall construction schedule. Compared to cast-in-place concrete...we could have easily saved ourselves a month on the construction of our parking garage alone.” This proved an advantage later on however, when the interior designs underwent substantial revisions that postponed the start of the interior alterations. These delays were mitigated by the fact that the use of such high volumes of precast concrete meant that with proper planning, the structure was erected very quickly once the precast elements arrived on site, saving weeks, if not months of on-site work time. The new Qualico Head Office is slated for fall occupancy. CONSTRUCTION LTD. 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With three of the new centres in Winnipeg, and the fourth in Selkirk, they are the first new facilities that MPI has built in the city in more than two decades. The three Winnipeg customer service centres — slated for completion later this year and early next year — are located at Gateway Road and Springfield Road; 1284 Main Street; and the southeastern corner of Bison Drive and Barnes Street. It was determined that to best serve our customers, construction on the Selkirk service centre would not commence until prior projects were nearing completion,” says Smiley. The cost of the Main Street project is $10.1 million, while the Gateway centre is $10 million, and Bison Drive centre is $9.7 million. The design of the one-storey centres are essentially the same and span approximately 28,000 square feet. Smiley says the largest obstacle so far “is the discovery of an old foundation on the Main Street site. It was removed, but it caused a delay of approximately 10 weeks to our scheduled completion date.” ALL PHOTOS BY ALI MINTENKO M Construction on the Selkirk centre does not begin until late 2010. “Population trends were used to determine the location of each new service centre,” explains Brian Smiley, MPI’s Media Relations Co-ordinator. “The city’s south and northeast quadrants are among the fast-growing areas of Winnipeg, and opening service centres within those locations will provide motorists living or working in those areas with more convenient access to services.” He says that the site on north Main Street was selected after viewing several other sites within the area. “This service centre expansion is progressive in nature. BISON DRIVE AND BARNES STREET: THE FUTURE HOME TO ONE OF THREE NEW MPI SERVICE CENTRES I 25 MPI THE BUSY WORK SITE AT GATEWAY ROAD AND SPRINGFIELD ROAD VIEW OF ON-SITE EQUIPMENT AT GATEWAY ROAD AND SPRINGFIELD ROAD “The centres have targeted a minimum of 7.5 per cent overall recycled content in building materials.” — Jacqueline Jasinski, Architect, Stantec Architecture Ltd. General contractor Bockstael Construction Limited began work on the Main Street centre this past February. David Woelk, Manager, Field Operations, says the most challenging aspect of the project was completing the below-grade work including excavations, piling, grade beams and basement walls. “The spring has not been the greatest on record with cool weather and lots of rain, making for muddy, slippery conditions,” he recalls. “It has taken a lot of perseverance on behalf of our employees and subtrade contractors to ensure our schedule was maintained. A lot of site planning and access road construction ensured we could keep making progress in the difficult conditions, while ensuring we met the LEED® criteria for the erosion-control plan.” Not to be outdone, the Gateway project also had its share of challenges. A 42-year construction veteran, Victor Parke of Parkwest Projects Ltd. began work on this centre in mid June. “The site was not accessible, requiring a temporary access off Burnett Street, which will later become the permanent entrance for semitrailers leading to a Class 1 testing area on the MPI site,” he explains. “As the site is low lying and virgin land, the weather has been our greatest obstacle,” Parke adds. “The unusual amount of rain has been devastating to our schedule. We have had to haul tons of recycled concrete rubble to this site in an attempt to maintain access. The rain will continue to be our main worry and concern. Man-made delays can be overcome but when it comes to Mother Nature, she rules.” Mother Nature also caused havoc for the PCL Constructors Canada Inc. team on the Bison Drive project. Project Manager Jeff McKay says piling began April 27, but “mobility was affected in the sense that the site was extremely muddy. Only tracked machines were able to get around.” There was also a further schedule impact due to two large heavy rainfalls in July — more than 50 mm in less than one hour each time. McKay says this “required a massive dewatering THE BISON DRIVE LOCATION FOR AN MPI SERVICE CENTRE IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION 26 I CONSTRUCTION LIMITED General Contractors Construction Managers ʕ Gold Seal Certified Staff ʕ Building to LEED Certification 1505 Dugald Road Winnipeg, Manitoba Phone: (204) 233-7135 Fax: (204) 231-0979 www.bockstael.com Generations of Quality - Since 1912 MPI CONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESS AT MAIN STREET effort and affected excavation slopes.” Still, he adds that the project is slated for completion by mid March 2010. Energy Efficiency Reigns The new centres are being constructed to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) silver standards, as required under the provincial guidelines announced in 2006. Stantec Architecture Ltd. — the project architect and overall construction administrator for all three Winnipeg projects — designed the centres to meet LEED certification. Architect Jacqueline Jasinski says these new centres will meet silver standards in a variety of ways. From an erosion and sedimentation control standpoint, “the new MPI centres have installed silt fences, gravel construction exits and stockpiled topsoil to reduce erosion and sedimentation. And for site selection, MPI selected appropriate sites within the city that were not ecologically sensitive.” The new centres will provide bicycle storage, showers and changing rooms to promote cycling, and parking capacity has been limited to the minimum required by local zoning. A vegetated open space area will be located next to the building for reduced site disturbance and “light-coloured reflective roofing materials will minimize the urban heat island effect and reduce cooling costs,” adds Jasinski. Green and recycled materials in the new centres include low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) carpets, adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings and composite wood products. Concrete, asphalt and landscaping are locally extracted and manufactured materials, steel, carpet, composite wood and ceiling tiles will also contain recycled content. Other green features include waterefficient landscaping. “The new centres will use drought-tolerant and native or adaptive plants and we will not install permanent landscape irrigation systems,” Jasinski explains, “A 40 per cent water-use reduction will be achieved by installing low-consumption plumbing fixtures.” High-efficiency mechanical systems, such as ground source heat pumps and heat recovery ventilators, will be installed for optimum energy performance. Dust will be controlled and indoor air quality improved through a construction IAQ (indoor air quality) management plan. An area for the storage and collection MAIN STREET MPI CONSTRUCTION SITE 1SPVEQBSUOFSTPG'FEFSBUFE$PPQFSBUJWFT-JNJUFEBOE3FE3JWFS $PPQFSBUJWFT-UEGPSUIFMBTUZFBST 8JOOJQFHÁ5BDIF#SBODIÁXXXHFOJWBSDPN $JWJM%FQBSUNFOU%JSFDUPSÁJBONDLJOOPO!HFOJWBSDPN #VJMEJOHT%FQBSUNFOU%JSFDUPSÁCSVDFFNCFSMFZ!HFOJWBSDPN 30 I MPI of recyclables such as paper, metal, plastic and glass will be provided in the new centres with MPI implementing a construction waste management plan to divert as much material as possible from landfills through reuse and recycling. “The centres have targeted a minimum of 7.5 per cent overall recycled content in building materials,” says Jasinski. “Also targeted is a minimum of 10.0 per cent of materials to be extracted and manufactured regionally. These regional materials include concrete, asphalt and landscaping.” MPI Invests in Renovating Centres In addition to the three brand new Winnipeg customer service centres currently under construction, MPI is renovating a number of other centres around the province. Those scheduled to become fullservice centres include Arborg, Beausejour, Brandon, Selkirk and Winkler, says Smiley. At a cost of $2 million, the bulk of these renovations consist of moving existing walls and minor renovations and should be completed this year. “When we merged with driver vehicle licensing in 2004, that began the process of bringing all services under one roof,” explains Smiley. “That’s what we’re seeing now with these conversions. Customers will have an opportunity to meet with an adjuster or estimator; be able to renew their auto insurance; take a knowledge or practical road test; have their vision tested; their driver’s licence photo taken; and also apply for a Manitoba-enhanced identification card. A number of years ago, many of these services would have required the customer to go to several outlets. Now they just go to one.” SINCE 1973 PH: (204) 942-4503 FX: (204) 949-0246 www.masterroofing.net I 31 Manitoba Promotes Labour Mobility NEW LABOUR-MOBILITY LEGISLATION RECEIVES MORE CONSENT THAN CONCERN IN MANITOBA’S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY By Twila Driedger anitoba’s government is taking steps to overcome the skilled worker shortage by being the first province to proclaim the Labour Mobility Act. The new Act enhances the ability of certified skilled workers to move and work across Canada, in accordance with Chapter 7 of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT). Amendments to the Agreement were endorsed by Canada’s premiers in January 2009 and commit all provinces and territories to improve labour mobility for certified workers in professions and trades. People working in regulated occupations include doctors, nurses, teachers, engineers and architects, among others. According to Competitiveness, Training and Trade Minister Andrew Swan, support of labour mobility is crucial to maintaining and growing Manitoba’s highly skilled and experienced workforce. “We stand to benefit from reinforcing our commitment to full labour mobility because it will make it easier for a person certified as qualified to practice an occupation elsewhere in Canada to come to Manitoba to work,” Minister Swan said in a news release. M Supply for the skilled labour shortage An annual labour market forecast released by the Construction Sector Council’s Labour Market Information Program in June 2009 reports that Manitoba’s construction sector will face a skilled tradesperson shortage of nearly 9,000 over the next nine years. Construction Looking Forward, An Assessment of Construction Labour Markets from 2009 to 2017 for Manitoba details that an additional 5,300 workers will be required to keep pace with trade occupations, while 5,400 more people will be needed to replace those who retire by 2017. Winnipeg Construction Association 32 I President and Managing Partner of McCaine Electric Ltd. John Schubert is optimistic about how the new legislation can help companies like his. “I think it’s good,” he says. “The Act increases the ability of skilled tradespeople coming from other provinces to supplement our skilled labour shortage.” Under the legislation, tradespeople certified in one province or territory are entitled to be certified tradespeople in Manitoba without having to complete additional training, examinations or assessments, and vice versa. Workers are certified based on their competency to do the job, despite the differences in occupational standards among provinces, explains Scott Sinclair, Executive Director of Apprenticeship Manitoba, and provincial contact on the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program. “Any exceptions to labour mobility approved by a provincial/territorial government will be posted on the AIT public website,” Sinclair says, explaining that the province will ensure that only qualified trades workers can practise in Manitoba. “Each jurisdiction is aware of standards in other jurisdictions.” Will the enforcement of the AIT present challenges for the Red Seal Program? Manitoba’s endorsed trade certification of choice is the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program, established to provide a greater ease for mobility of skilled workers throughout Canada. “Labour mobility has always been a cornerstone of the Red Seal Program,” Schubert explains. To obtain their Red Seal certification, Manitoba applicants must complete their apprenticeship hours before passing the Interprovincial Standards Examination. Once Red Seal certified, Manitoba journeypersons can practise their trade in any province or territory without having to write additional examinations. But if the LMA’s goal is also mobility, can Red Seal continue to exist with the Act in place? Not all provinces hold their tradespersons to the Red Seal standard, and not all skilled trades are Red Seal designated. Therefore, workers in provinces that do not require Red Seal as a minimum licensing requirement can now come to Manitoba and work alongside Manitoba tradespeople. Although Schubert says that Red Seal sets a bar for the quality of a trained individual and he encourages the industry to recognize the high standard, Schubert also acknowledges that he wouldn’t be opposed to hiring a provincially certified construction electrician from another province if he had a shortage. And while some might question the necessity of the Red Seal requirement, both Schubert and Sinclair are hoping that journeypersons will continue to see the value in interprovincial certification. “This may enhance Red Seal programs — we will push for more people attaining the national standards.” Schubert says. A push to align apprenticeship programs Another result of the LMA may be the re-aligning of provincial apprenticeship programs. Apprentices may be encouraged to enrol in training programs outside their home province — in jurisdictions that offer similar programs in a shorter time frame. For example, some programs may involve five years of training while a similar program in another province may require four years to complete. Whether or not the new LMA assists in supplementing the skilled labour shortage, encourages provinces to push for a commonality among courses, or re-defines national Red Seal standards remains to be seen. STEINBACH CREDIT UNION A Power Smart Steinbach Credit Union SCU’S NEWEST BUILDING WILL FEATURE ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING WATER-CONSERVING PLUMBING, LOW-EMISSION WINDOWS, AND GEOTHERMAL HEATING AND COOLING PHOTOS PROVIDED BY STEINBACH CREDIT UNION By Kelly Parker STEINBACH CREDIT UNION’S NEWEST BUILDING: A VIEW FROM THE CORNER OF LAGIMODIERE BOULEVARD AND ALMEY AVENUE hen you start seeing words like “pods” in the description of its amenities, you know you’re dealing with the bank building of the future — or the now, as it turns out. The new and largest branch of the Steinbach Credit Union (SCU), conceived as an iconic structure for credit unions in Winnipeg, and now under construction on Lagimodiere Boulevard at Almey Avenue, will be home to the pods in question — so-called “teller pods” that will dot the banking hall of the new branch — intended to get the tellers out from behind their traditional bank counters to deal with clients in a more personal way. The pods however, are merely one of the more visible cutting-edge features of W what will be the largest financial institution branch in the province when it opens for business in January. A groundbreaking ceremony back in August 2008 heralded the coming of the new 43,000-square-foot SCU facility that was conceived to be on the leading edge of sustainability. Because there are no public funds going into its construction, the provincial mandate that the project be LEED® certified was not a factor, although in the early stages, LEED® certification was very much on the table, says Lloyd Dueck, Facility Manager for SCU. “We wanted the building to be green, and we were looking at getting LEED® certified,” he says, “but we dropped that because it was just too costly, so we’re just going to go as green as we can. We are going to be certified by Manitoba Hydro with their Power Smart features and requirements.” In fact, environmentally responsible design and construction has always been a given for SCU. Credit unions around the world have developed a code of ethics known as the Seven International Co-operative Principles, one of which addresses sustainable development, including responsible stewardship of the environment. And LEED® or not, the list of sustainable features incorporated into this building is impressive, from water-conserving plumbing features that are becoming the standard, to truly innovative technologies I 33 STEINBACH CREDIT UNION STEINBACH CREDIT UNION’S NEWEST BUILDING: A VIEW THROUGH THE ROTUNDA AT NIGHT like the triple-glazed, argon-filled, lowemission windows the architect chose after accounting for the orientation of the new building to the sun. Argon gas transfers heat more slowly than air, so the windows act as insulators in addition to their more practical value. To lower their emissions, the windows are bonded with a transparently thin layer of metallic oxide that effectively blocks solar radiation from getting through, and reflects to further prevent the sun’s heat from entering the building. The chosen roofing material is intended to have the same effect. Instead of using more traditional dark roofing materials that tend to absorb heat, the building will be topped by reflective, white thermoplastic olefin (TPO) to bounce the sun’s heat away, much like our atmosphere does. Recycled concrete was used through- One of the most innovative sustainable features of the project is the use of geothermal heating and cooling, which is expected to reduce operating costs and energy usage by 25 per cent over both electric and natural gas. out the building, perhaps most notably for the floor of the main level to provide thermal mass; holding on to heat in the winter, and radiating it off in the summer, helping to regulate temperatures inside through the seasonal changes. The ground level has also been elevated slightly to provide an air pocket that helps to regulate indoor temperatures. 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While the use of geothermal is growing, the scale of its use in this project is remarkable. “Probably the only real challenge was in insuring the geothermal work simply because it is so large,” explains Gregory Ward, namesake of Gregory M. Ward Architect, the firm charged with working all of these features into the design, noting that this is the largest private application of geothermal in the province. “We’d done numerous designs that incorporated geo-thermal — 5,000or 10,000-square-foot buildings — but this one was 40,000 square feet,” he says, “and the nature of the site was a bit of a challenge. Typically, with geothermal, you want to go straight down as far as you can, but in this case, you’ve got bedrock at 50 feet, so we had to come up with a completely different system; rather than going vertical, it’s basically a horizontal bed, and that was probably the biggest challenge.” Overcoming that test involved the drilling of over 300 boreholes (each reaching 15 to 18 metres in depth), to contain hundreds of metres of piping, and installing several heat pumps throughout the structure. The geothermal was just one challenging aspect of a project containing many, including the logistics involved in creating and assembling aspects pertaining to the unique shape of the structure. Speaking before assembly began, Cliff Kehler, Construction Manager for Three Way Builders Ltd. said “the angles and slopes that are part of the design are going to take time to frame at those angles — and even to hang the glass, because the glass slopes outward. Those problems were all fixed with ongoing modifications to the shop drawings. Since last October — and almost daily — there have been information requests, and the trades have been sending in RFIs (Request for Information), and then most of that day is spent clearing up those questions, and there have been more of those than normal. It’s a complicated project.” The final price tag for the new SCU branch is expected to be $14 million. “Probably the only real challenge was in insuring the geothermal work simply because it is so large. We’d done numerous designs that incorporated geothermal — 5,000- or 10,000-square-foot buildings — but this one was 40,000 square feet.” built on trust. positioned for growth. Construction Insurance and Contract Bonding Experts Gregory Ward, Gregory M. Ward Architect LOOKING TTHOE FUTURE UNITED ASSOC IATION LOCAL 254 W INNIPEG, CANA DA ualocal254.ca Heiko P. Wiechern Business Manager Financial Secretary (204) 947-0497 www.rangerinsurance.ca Nicholas Leitch (204) 988-0154 Joe Poplawski (204) 925-8578 I 35 WOMEN’S CORRECTIONAL CENTRE Provincial Government Pumps Money into Prisons COMPLETION SLATED FOR 2011 ON NEW WOMEN’S CORRECTIONAL CENTRE By Lisa Kopochinski n order to safely and securely house provincial inmates and help them successfully transition back into society, the government of Manitoba is pumping money into several correctional facilities across Manitoba. One of these projects is a new 100-cell women’s correctional facility near Headingley, which replaces the antiquated Portage Correctional Centre, parts of which date back to 1893. The new location is situated closer to the courts, legal counsel, offenders’ families and other support systems. In June, Attorney General Dave Chomiak said, “This facility will create an environment that makes it possible for I 36 I the system to do more to make positive interventions in the lives of offenders. With appropriate levels of security in place and space to deliver programs, we can assist offenders to make meaningful life changes that can help keep them from re-offending.” On schedule and slated for completion in late 2011, the centre will span 120,000 square feet on a 19-acre site and is a campus-style design, with the core services building designed as a two-storey and the remaining buildings likely only onestorey. When completed, it will be one of the first green jails in Canada. Recycled materials are being used and construction waste will also be recycled where possible. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE PROVINCE OF MANITOBA WOMEN’S CORRECTIONAL CENTRE “This facility will create an environment that makes it possible for the system to do more to make positive interventions in the lives of offenders.” — Dave Chomiak, Attorney General, Province of Manitoba Winnipeg 474-2411 The general contractor on the project is A. Akman & Son Ltd. and the prime architectural consultant is Number Ten Architectural Group. A spokesperson from the Manitoba government says that from an architectural standpoint, security is the prime focus for the facility. The new structure will hold both those prisoners awaiting trial and sentenced inmates with its mixture of low- and high-security beds. The space allows for the creation of child-friendly areas to allow for parenting programming and for outside agencies to work with offenders. Education, addiction and aboriginal cultural programming will also be offered. Chomiak calls the new jail the Brandon 728-0405 9 Trained Heater MechanicsÊUÊ24 Hour Service Call Us For An On-Site Evaluation & Quotation Today! I 37 WOMEN’S CORRECTIONAL CENTRE Overcrowding has long been a problem in Canadian correctional centres, an issue that this new facility will help address in this province most advanced correctional facility for women in North America. It will be constructed using the most current environmental building practices, including natural lighting and geothermal heating. Daylight and light sensors will also be installed to save energy. Stormwater management is also a large part of the project to ensure that the building site doesn’t affect the nearby creek system and surrounding environment. And as part of the water-use reduction strategy, drought-resistance plants will be used for landscaping. 2YHU \HDUV GLASS 0 WINDOWS 0 DOORS Accurate Dorwin Company - Contract Division 1535 Seel Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1C6 Ph: (204) 982-9268 0 Fax: (204) 982-8383 Website: www.accuratedorwin.com E-mail: thrycyna@accuratedorwin.com “A Company That Service Built” YOUR SOURCE. YOUR RESOURCE. *URXWV 6HDODQWV ,QVXODWLRQ %ULFN 1DWXUDO6WRQH &XOWXUHG6WRQH® *ODVV%ORFN &HPHQWV &RQFUHWH6WDLQ :DWHUSURR¿QJ 0DVRQU\6XSSOLHV )LUH6WRSSLQJ (URVLRQ&RQWURO *HRWH[WLOHV %ODGHV &RDWLQJV 0HWDO&ODGGLQJ 7RROV)DVWHQHUV &RPPHUFLDO5RR¿QJ &RQFUHWH5HSDLU &RQFUHWH6HDOHUV &RQFUHWH)RUPLQJ 0HWDO%XLOGLQJ,QVXODWLRQ Much More! Winnipeg 450 Sheppard Street R2X 2P8 204-694-3600 Fax 204-694-0800 www.brockwhite.com 38 I Overcrowding Issues Overcrowding has long been a problem in Canadian correctional centres, an issue that this new facility will help address in this province. With 100 cells, the new facility will be able to accommodate many more inmates than the 35 people the Portage facility ideally houses. “We need a women’s jail yesterday,” Ken Crawford, from the Manitoba Government and General Employees, told the Winnipeg Free Press, last December. He said that a new women’s jail would help ease overcrowding at other facilities such as the Remand Centre. According to Manitoba Justice, on July 28, 2009, correctional facilities across the province were housing 155 women in spaces that ideally would accommodate 75. The numbers fluctuate, but have been high for some time. The new facility has been specifically designed to work for female offenders, with both more space to house them and space to accommodate programming needs. More Projects Slated Not to be outdone, two expansions are also planned for Portage la Prairie and Brandon. In Portage, a new 48-cell expansion at the Agassiz Youth Centre is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2010. Rehabilitative, developmental and educational programming will be available that includes appropriate spiritual and cultural programs, recreation, school, job training and behavioural-change programs. Construction is also set to begin this fall on an 80-bed expansion at the Brandon Correctional Centre, which is slated for completion by late 2010. The new unit will add low- to medium-bed space and expand the capacity from 164 to 244 inmates. At present, the centre holds both sentenced inmates and those awaiting trial and includes a youth unit rated to house six offenders as well as a unit dedicated to house eight adult female offenders. FEATURE CCDC 5a & 5b SLIDE OVER CCA 5, CCDC 5A AND 5B ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION y early 2010, Canada’s construction industry will have two new Construction Manager (CM) forms for the Construction Management delivery method: CCDC 5a (For Services) and CCDC 5b (For Services and Work). The anticipated new documents will replace the current CCA 5 contract form. The switch from CCA 5 to CCDC 5a and 5b will require approval from Canadian Construction Document Committee (CCDC) member organizations, including the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), Association of Canadian Engineering Companies, Construction Specifications Canada and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. According to Eric Lee, Senior Director of Industry Practices for CCA, the demand from the industry was a catalyst in moving from the CCA 5 contract form and developing a set of CM contracts. “CCA 5 ‘Canadian Standard Construction Management Contract Form Between Owner and Construction Manager’ is a pure type of Construction Management arrangement whereby the Construction Manager (CM) acts as an agent for the Owner providing advisory and coordination services,” explains Lee. “CCA 5 is not developed for use in “CM at Risk” or “CM as Constructor” type of contract arrangement, for which there is no standard contract form available in the Canadian market.” B CCDC 5a In the case of CCDC 5a, the CM acts as a consultant for primarily advisory and coordination services, and the Owner assumes the risk of holding all sub-trade contracts. “Similar to CCA 5, the Owner will contract directly with each Trade Contractor signing the new CCDC 17,” Lee says, referring to the ‘Stipulated Price Contract Between Owner and Trade Contractor for CM Projects’, which will replace CCA 17 come 2010. “All the CM services will be listed in the schedule for the parties to agree upon the scope and payment method (lump sum, percentage fee or cost-plus) of services.” While the CM’s role is purely as a consultant, the contract provides an optional provision for the CM to perform Temporary Services Work. CCDC 5b A majority of the differences from the CCA 5 contract form are found in the CCDC 5b ‘Construction Management Contract – For Services and Construction’ document, including the transfer of risk from Owner to CM. “In addition to providing similar advisory and coordination services as in CCDC 5a, the CM will perform all the construction work in a manner similar to a prime contractor,” Lee details. “The CM will perform the construction work on a cost-plus basis (similar to CCDC 3) with the option of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). There will also be an optional conversion in CCDC 5b from cost-plus to stipulated price basis.” Once CCDC 5a and 5b have been released, CCA plans to conduct seminars to highlight and explain the important provisions. For more information on CCDC, visit www.ccdc.org/. LEED’S LATEST RECONSTRUCTION Since its launch in 1998, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) has become commonly accepted as the standard to measure sustainability in buildings, but the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is introducing changes to the LEED Canada Rating Systems LEED EB: O&M 2009 (Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance) Building owners and operators can now celebrate their buildings’ sustainability. According to www.cagbc.org, commercial, government and institutional buildings that have never been LEED certified or that have been certified LEED Canada for New Construction and Major Renovations can now achieve certification based on the building’s performance, operations and maintenance. Recertification is required every five years. LEED NC 2009 (New Construction and Major Renovations) Scheduled to drop in late fall, LEED NC 2009 will unveil major changes, including updates to the credit requirements. While the amount of credits will stay the same, the thresholds (or points) received at each level will increase to reflect the environmental impact of each credit. Registrations and certifications under LEED Canada NC 1.0 will continue, certified buildings will remain recognized, and projects registered prior to LEED NC 2009 but not yet submitted for certification may certify under version 1.0, switch to the 2009 rating system or use both. LEED AP (Accredited Professional) New for 2010, three tiers of LEED will distinguish between the basic, advanced and extraordinary. Tier 1, or LEED Green Associate, will be awarded to those professionals passing an introductory level exam, and completing 15 hours of credential maintenance every two years. Tier 2, or LEED AP with Specialization, will be presented to those who accomplish 30 hours of credential maintenance every two years. One major requirement is that candidates must document professional work experience on at least one LEED project. Tier 3: LEED AP Fellow is being introduced but is not yet clearly defined. Existing APs can either remain in the CaGBC LEED AP directory or enrol in the new LEED AP levels. I 39 Canadian Museum for Human Rights - Pioneer Avenue & Waterfront Drive Owner: Canadian Museum for Human Rights Master Architect: Antoine Predock Architect Architect of Record: Smith Carter Architects & Engineers Inc. Construction Manager: PCL Constructors Canada Inc. Structural Engineer: Halcrow Yolles Mechanical Engineer: The Mitchell Partnership Inc. Electrical Engineer: Mulvey & Banani International Inc. Environmental Consultant: Falk Environmental Landscape Architect: Scatliff + Miller + Murray Geotechnical Engineer: KSJ Engineering Ltd. Design Assist Contractor: Josef Gartner USA LP Excavation/Backfill: S & J Construction Ltd. PHOTOS BY ALI MINTENKO Concrete Pumping: Granite Concrete Services Inc. 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Sprinkler System: SimplexGrinnell Glass & Glazing: Allan’s Glass & Aluminum Products Ltd. Drywall: QSI Interiors Ltd. Concrete/Excavation/Backfill/Rebar: S & J Construction Ltd. Concrete Pumping: Granite Concrete Services Inc. Contact us at tdriedger@winnipegconstruction.ca I 43 PHOTOS BY ALI MINTENKO RTDS / TGS Building - 130 Innovation Drive – University of Manitoba Smartpark Owner’s Rep & Developer: Smartpark Development Corporation Architect: Cibinel Architects Ltd. Structural Engineer: Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. Mechanical Engineer: Epp Siepman Engineering Inc. Electrical Engineer: SMS Engineering Ltd. Civil & Site Engineer: AECOM Construction Manager: Concord Projects Ltd. Mechanical: Quality Air Control Ltd. Electrical: Allco Electrical Ltd. Piling: Subterranean (Manitoba) Ltd. Concrete: Lone Star Concrete Site Services: Cox Construction Co. Ltd. Structural Steel: Capitol Steel Roofing: Transcona Roofing (2000) Ltd. Flooring: Curtis Carpets Glass & Glazing: Covenant Aluminum and Glass 1280 Pembina Highway 452-8100 www.curtiscarpets.com 44 I Drywall: Gypsum Drywall Interiors Ltd. Painting: Boisco Enterprise Ltd. Asphalt Paving: Bituminex Ltd. Excavation/Backfill: S & J Construction Ltd. Have a project you’d like to see profiled? MANITOBA PHOTOS BY ALI MINTENKO Around Global reach. Local knowledge. 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Around MANITOBA Victoria General Hospital – ER Redevelopment - 2340 Pembina Highway PHOTOS BY ALI MINTENKO Co-owner: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Co-owner: Victoria General Hospital Architect: LM Architectural Group Structural Engineer: Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: SMS Engineering Ltd. Landscape Architect: Hilderman, Thomas, Frank, Cram Landscape Architects & Planners Construction Manager: Penn-Co Construction Canada Ltd. Mechanical: Randall Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Electrical: ABCO Supply & Service Ltd. Piling: Preset Piling Ltd. Structural Steel: Abesco Ltd. Rebar: S & J Construction Ltd. Masonry: Alpha Masonry Ltd. Roofing: Flynn Canada Ltd. Glass & Glazing: Accurate Dorwin Company Drywall: Elmhurst Drywall Ltd. Painting: Valour Decorating (1988) Ltd. Hardware & Doors: Allmar International Millwork: FC Woodworks Inc. Concrete/Excavation/Backfill: S & J Construction Ltd. 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Mechanical Design Build: Wes-Man Mechanical Mechanical Engineer: Epp Siepman Engineering Electrical Design Build: Madsen Electric (1978) Ltd. Electrical Engineer: Nova 3 Consulting Engineers Landscape Architect: Scatliff, Miller & Murray Roofing: Flynn Canada Ltd. Drywall: Sych Drywall Enterprises Ltd. Painting: Hay Decorating (1972) Co. Ltd. Piling: AGRA Foundations Ltd. Concrete: S & J Construction Ltd. Reinforcing Steel: Mid Canada Reinforcing Inc. Masonry: Euro-Can Enterprises Ltd. Hardware & Doors: Allmar International Ceramic Tile: Antex Western Ltd. Flooring – Resilient: Studio Floor & Window Coverings Millwork: FC Woodworks Inc. Excavation/Backfill/Rebar: S & J Construction Ltd. Concrete Pumping: Granite Concrete Services Inc. I 49 Fort Garry Bridge – Eastbound Reconstruction – Bishop Grandin Boulevard – Red River Crossing Owner: City of Winnipeg Prime Engineering Consultant: Wardrop Engineering Inc. General Contractor: Gateway Construction & Engineering Ltd. Concrete Pumping: Granite Concrete Services Inc. 50 I Have a project you’d like to see profiled? Around Contact us at tdriedger@winnipegconstruction.ca MANITOBA I 51 Industry News Seasonally Adjusted Building Permits for Manitoba: June 2009 COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONAL INDUSTRIAL NON RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE SINGLE RESIDENTIAL TOTAL RESIDENTIAL & NON RESIDENTIAL Manitoba Prior YTD 140,219 44,154 43,143 227,516 80,210 442,139 522,349 749,865 YTD 153,527 97,846 52,826 304,199 75,063 356,507 431,570 735,769 %Growth 9.49% 121.60% 22.44% 33.70% -6.42% -19.37% -17.38% -1.88% SOURCE: Data collected by and reprinted with permission from Statistics Canada. Major Winnipeg Projects: issued in June 2009 VALUE ($) 500,000 500,000 550,000 550,000 600,000 642,127 657,000 657,000 700,000 800,000 846,000 890,221 930,000 1,080,000 1,083,200 1,134,000 1,134,000 1,200,000 1,269,000 1,299,112 1,600,000 1,701,000 1,701,000 1,824,717 1,877,984 2,000,000 2,080,000 2,100,000 2,192,676 2,269,000 3,840,000 4,382,511 12,000,000 51,200,000 BUILDING PERMIT DESCRIPTION Construction of an Addition to a Commercial Building Interior Alteration of a Shopping Centre Construction of a New SFD & Attached Garage Interior Alteration of a Parkade - below ground Construction of an Addition to a Medical Office Partial Permit-Foundation of a Residential Multi-Use Partial Permit-Struct. Frame of a Factory Construction of an Addition to a Factory Interior Alteration of an Office Interior Alteration of a Hospital Partial Permit-Foundation of Apartments Exterior Alteration of a University / College Interior Alteration of a School Construction of a New Day Care Centre Partial Permit-Foundation of Apartments Partial Permit-Foundation of Apartments Partial Permit-Foundation of Apartments Construction of a new Commercial Multi-tenant Construction of New Apartments Interior Alteration of a School Partial Permit-Foundation of a Warehouse Construction of New Apartments Construction of New Apartments Interior Alteration of a School Exterior Alteration of a School Partial Permit-Foundation of a Commercial Multi-tenant Interior Alteration of an Office Structural Alteration of a University / College Partial Permit-Foundation of a Community Centre Exterior Alteration of a Personal Care Facility Partial Permit-Foundation of a Government Office Interior Alteration of a Government Office Partial Permit-Foundation of a Warehouse Partial Permit-Foundation of a Museum Winnipeg Building Permit Statistics: June 2009 ADDRESS 915 Elgin Ave. 1485 Portage Ave 655 Chrypko Dr. 246 Portage Ave. 125 Sherbrook St. 791 Wall St. 345 De Baets St. 345 De Baets St. 671 William Ave. 1095 Concordia Ave. 1340 Concordia Ave. 186 Dysart Rd. 850 Woodvale St. 548 Furby Pl. 525 Cathcart St. 1360 Concordia Ave. 1360 Concordia Ave. 1570 Kenaston Blvd. 1340 Concordia Ave. 3180 McBey Ave. 40 Inksbrook Dr. 1360 Concordia Ave. 1370 Concordia Ave. 296 Speers Rd. 711 Jefferson Ave. 1570 Kenaston Blvd. 99 Commerce Dr. 71 Curry Pl. 90 Sinclair St. 1010 Sinclair St. 15 Barnes St. 640 Main St. 71 Bannister Rd. 85 Waterfront Dr. Source: Data collected by and reprinted with permission from Winnipeg Building Permits Summary, June 2009. For more information, please visit www.winnipeg.ca/ppd. RESIDENTIAL Apartment Rowhouse Semi-detached Single Alterations/ Additions TOTAL NON RESIDENTIAL Commercial Industrial Institutional Hotel/Motel Public Buildings/ Theatres Office Alterations/ Additions TOTAL NUMBER OF PERMITS JUNE 2008 2 0 1 153 564 NUMBER OF PERMITS JUNE 2009 12 0 3 128 651 VALUE OF PERMITS YEAR TO DATE 720 794 $196,411 NUMBER OF PERMITS JUNE 2008 15 2 1 0 2 NUMBER OF PERMITS JUNE 2009 7 3 2 0 2 VALUE OF PERMITS YEAR TO DATE 5 245 2 267 $21,593 $134,392 270 283 $293,450 (VALUE IN $000) $51,309 $871 $600 $94,665 $48,884 (VALUE IN $000) $14,964 $21,620 $6,852 $4,100 $89,929 SOURCE: Data collected by and reprinted with permission from Winnipeg Building Permits Summary, June 2009. For more information, please visit www.winnipeg.ca/ppd. Material Prices Commodity Week ending 7/31/09 Week ending 7/10/09 % change from 1 year ago -44.5% Trend Ń Crude Petroleum 69 60 (USD/barrel) Ņ Natural Gas 3.34 3.24 -63.0% (USD/Mbtu) Ń Copper 5720 4857 -29.2% (USD/metric ton) Ń Steel (USD/ton) 222 188 -57.6% Ń Lumber 169 191 -38.0% (spf 2x4 USD/000bf) Ń Oriented strand board 175 175 -4.6% (7/16 USD/000 sq. ft.) SOURCE: Data collected by and reprinted with permission from Export Development Canada’s Weekly Commodity Update. For more information, please visit www.edc.ca/economics. 52 I Industry News July 2009 Competitive Materials Cost Indices - Canada (2002=100) 350 300 Asphalt Bitumen* 250 200 150 Steel 100 50 05 SOURCE: Data collected by and reprinted with permission from the Portland Cement Association, Economic Research, July 2009. Concrete Lumber Source: Statistics Canada 06 2007 07 2008 08 % Change Year-Ago Lumber and Timber % Change Year-Ago Asphalt Bitumen* 2009 2008 Dec Primary Steel Products 09 Jan Feb Mar 2009 Apr May YTD 111.3 134.4 131.8 132.3 131.7 132.3 129.4 129.2 131.0 -3.1% 20.7% 20.6% 19.1% 15.2% 11.6% 3.3% -2.0% 8.9% 67.9 64.6 67.9 66.0 66.9 67.0 65.7 63.1 65.7 -7.2% -4.9% 6.8% 5.4% 9.3% 9.3% 6.0% 1.8% 6.3% 174.4 261.5 175.4 161.7 176.3 182.2 205.4 N/A 181.4 -8.1% 49.9% 12.8% -2.8% 2.9% 1.4% -2.5% N/A -0.3% Ready Mix Concrete 129.8 136.3 136.7 138.3 138.2 137.2 137.0 138.1 137.8 % Change Year-Ago 4.7% 5.0% 4.1% 1.2% 1.8% 1.0% 0.7% 1.3% 1.2% 144.6 157.3 157.3 158.8 158.8 158.8 158.8 158.8 158.8 7.8% 8.8% 7.1% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 137.9 142.5 142.6 146.7 146.6 146.6 148.8 148.8 147.5 4.5% 3.4% 3.9% 5.3% 5.0% 3.6% 2.8% 3.5% 4.0% % Change Year-Ago Sand and Gravel % Change Year-Ago Crushed Stone % Change Year-Ago *Asphalt bitumen - weighted index - 90% solid and 10% liquid bitumen. Up against sharp increases last year, the index for primary steel products dipped negative for the first time this year with expectations for this trend to continue for most of this year. Lackluster demand continues to add downside pressure to steel products pricing. On a year-ago basis, growth in the lumber index remains positive yet month-month the trend is decidedly negative. The asphalt index declined 2.5% in April when measured against the high prices reported last year, however the more significant trend is in the month-month index gains which have advanced steadily since the beginning of the year. Revisions to the index for ready mix concrete indicate price movement was not as strong as previously indicated trimming nearly a half a point off the previous year-to-date measure. I 53 Quarter 3 Edition 2009 The Voice of the Construction Industry in Manitoba ABCO Supply & Service Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 www.abcosupply.com Curtis Carpets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 www.curtiscarpets.ca Metal Depot (2000) Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 www.metaldepot2000.com Accurate Dorwin Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 www.accuratedorwin.com Ecco Heating Products Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 www.eccohtg.com MTS-Manitoba Telecom Service. . . . . . . . . . 17 www.mts.ca AECOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 www.aecom.com Eecol Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 www.eecol.com Nova-Con Projects (2003) Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 49 www.novaconprojects.com Aikins MacAulay & Thorvaldson . . . . . . . . . . 7 www.aikins.com EllisDon Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 www.ellisdon.com Penn-Co Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 www.penn-co.com Allmar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 www.allmar.com Elmhurst Drywall Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 www.elmhurstgypsumfloorsinc.ca All Weather Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 www.allweatherwindows.com Gateway Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 www.gatewayconstruction.ca Piping Industry TrainingUnited Association Local 254 . . . . . . . . . . . 35 www.ualocal254.ca Alsip’s Building Products and Services . . . . 19 www.alsips.com Genivar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 www.genivar.com A Q Group Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 www.aqgroupsolutions.com Gracom Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 www.gracom.ca Battlefield Equipment Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . 37 www.battlefieldequipment.ca Grandeur Housing Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 www.grandeurhousing.com Bird Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 www.bird.ca Hayhurst Elias Dudek Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 www.hedinc.com Bockstael Construction Limited . . . . . . . . . 27 www.bockstael.com Hill Dewar Vincent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 www.hillco.mb.ca Brock White Company LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 www.brockwhite.com Ken Palson Enterprises Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 www.kenpalsonenterprises.com Streetside Development Corporation, A Qualico Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 www.qualicogroup.com Capitol Steel Corp . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover www.capitolsteel.ca Landville Drywall Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 www.landvilledrywall.com Thomas Design Builders Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 www.thomasdesignbuilders.ca Carlson Commercial & Industrial Services Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 www.carlson.mb.ca Manitoba Blue Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 www.mb.bluecross.ca Wheat City Roofing Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 www.wheatcityroofing.com Central Hydronics Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 www.centralhydronics.com Construction Safety Association of Manitoba . . . 28 & 29, Outside Back Cover www.constructionsafety.ca Master Roofing Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 www.masterroofing.net McCaine Electric Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 www.mccaine.com Covenant Aluminum & Glass Company. . . . 45 Merit Contractors Association of Manitoba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 www.meritmb.com Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd . . . . . . . . . . 22 www.ckpeng.com Merit Iron Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 www.meritiron.com PCL Constructors Canada Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 www.pcl.com Ranger Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 www.rangerinsurance.ca Regency Floor Store Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Rocky Road Recycling Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 www.rockyroadrecycling.com S & J Construction Ltd . . . 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