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Official publication of the Lethbridge Construction Association Upgrades to Waterton Lakes National Park has its challenges Cavendish Farms expansion to bring more agri-business to Lethbridge Brewery Gardens’ historic waterfall PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT #40934510 Thirteenth Edition 2018 gets a makeover
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Published by DEL Communications Inc. Suite 300, 6 Roslyn Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0G5 www.delcommunications.com President David Langstaff Publisher In this issue... Jason Stefanik Managing Editor Shayna Wiwierski shayna@delcommunications.com Message from the President of the LCA, Derek O’Connor 6 Contributing Writers Denise Janssens Message from the Executive Director of the LCA, Erin Low 8 Tammy Schuster 2017-18 Executive Committee & Board of Directors 10 Sales Manager Dayna Oulion Message from the Premier of Alberta, the Honourable Rachel Notley 12 Toll Free: 1.866.424.6398 Message from the Minister of Infrastructure, Sandra Jansen 12 Advertising Sales Gary Barrington Message from the MLA of Lethbridge East, Maria Fitzpatrick 14 Corey Fraser Jennifer Hebert Message from the MLA of Lethbridge West, Shannon Phillips 14 Ross James Dan Roberts Message from the Mayor of Lethbridge, Chris Spearman 16 Gary Seamans Canadian Construction Association’s 2017 accomplishments 18 Production services provided by S.G. Bennett Marketing Services Gold Seal Certification program update 19 www.sgbennett.com Alberta Construction Association’s update 20 Art Director Kathy Cable Helping Lethbridge expand and grow 21 Layout / Advertising Art 2017 LCA events recap 22 Dave Bamburak, Dana Jensen Making safety a priority 25 ©Copyright 2018. Lethbridge Construction Association. All rights reserved. Alberta Construction Safety Association celebrating its 30th anniversary 26 The contents of this publication may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without the prior LCA member listings 2018 28 written consent of the publisher. Weather, wildfire, and wildlife: Publications mail agreement #40934510 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Upgrades to Waterton Lakes National Park has its challenges 40 DEL Communications Inc. Suite 300, 6 Roslyn Road, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0G5 A good place to be: Cavendish Farms’ Email: david@delcommunications.com Lethbridge expansion is a boon to the local economy 44 Lethbridge Construction Association 2018 While every effort has been made to ensure the Don’t go chasing waterfalls: Upgrades to Brewery Gardens’ historic waterfall 46 accuracy of the information contained herein and the reliability of the source, the publisher in no way guarantees nor warrants the information Connectivity through COOLNet 50 and is not responsible for errors, omissions or statements made by advertisers. Navigating the energy code road: From trepidation to triumph 52 Opinions and recommendations made by contributors or advertisers are not necessarily Prime Rentals, proud to support local 54 those of the publisher, its directors, officers or employees. Index to advertisers 58 Cover photo provided by Westco Construction. 4 PRINTED IN CANADA 04/2018
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Message from the President of the Lethbridge Construction Association Derek O’Connor Well as we look back on the 2017 construction year in Southern Along with these challenges there are some exciting things hap- Alberta I think we can generally agree that what started as a slow pening in the field of new innovative ways to improve our business- year for most contractors ended a lot better than most of us had es as well. Most of them have at least a fundamental understand- expected. The work available and jobs posted did ebb and flow to a ing of BIM and the efficiencies it can bring to many construction large degree and there was plenty of competition on tender work in projects, but new innovations such as the use of drones, robotics, all sectors of the industry. 3D printing, driverless vehicles, and AI (artificial intelligence) are Commercial, industrial, and government permit values in the all emerging technologies to keep abreast of. Lethbridge area for the 2017 year were down approximately eight Over the past 12 months we have seen some highlights in lo- per cent in comparison to 2016. If, however, we take out a couple of cal area construction, including the completion of the Lethbridge large permit value projects, the impact for 2017 was not as signifi- College Trades and Technologies Innovation (TTRIP) Centre, cant as this figure would indicate. We must also remember that the and ongoing progress on both Phase 2 of the ATB Centre and the 2016 year was the highest year on record for commercial construc- tion in the city and did definitely buck the provincial trend. We ex- Lethbridge University Destination Project, which are both sched- pect permit values in the city for 2018 to remain at a similar level to uled to open in 2019. 2017 which would mirror the predicted trend across the province. Groundbreaking for the new Cavendish Farms plant took place Beside the tight competitive bid situation that resulted in tight in early September and civil works are well underway. This project margins on most jobs, the industry was challenged by changes in is contributing a huge amount of spin-off as growers start prepar- the OH&S, WCB, and Employment Standards legislation. Many of ing and building new infrastructure to support the plant needs. these changes had, and will continue to have, significant impacts Much of this spin-off will not be tallied in permit fees, but will still on most contractors’ businesses. Many of us in the trades barely contribute significantly to the local construction economy. had time to react to the proposed changes before they were imple- Your LCA board continues to work closely with both the home mented and are only just coming to grips with the impact these builders and the chamber of commerce, and recently had the op- legislative changes will have on our businesses. LCA and ACA portunity to meet both Lethbridge City and Lethbridge County will continue to lobby both provincial and federal governments to alderman and city leaders at an event shared with these two orga- make changes where necessary, so the negative impact to both em- nizations. We feel a more united front will give us a little more clout ployers and employees is mitigated as much as possible. when it comes to tempering government legislation that affects all Mental health in the workplace is another important issue that of the businesses in the construction sector. is becoming a concern to all employers and we will continue to We continue to have ongoing dialogue with the city leaders and monitor the impacts and ensure more information is distributed to members as it becomes available. New cannabis legalization and its management and we continue to emphasize the contribution our impact on the workplace is another challenge we will be faced with members make to the city in both employment opportunities and in the immediate future and the LCA will ensure that information dollars our members contribute to the local community. and workshops on this become available as soon as possible. Our present board of directors consists of industry leaders and representatives from a wide and diverse range of construction backgrounds. We have representation from general contractors, most sub-trades, consultants, suppliers, and support services, so Lethbridge Construction Association 2018 please feel free to reach out to your board members with concerns and discussion points. Your LCA board in turn are committed to making an increased effort to get out into the construction com- munity and talk with as many of you as possible. Please take the opportunity to stop in at the office and say hello to Erin and Silvy, who do a great job and can help you with any questions or concerns you may have, or reach out to any of the board members and we will happy to help you however we can. On behalf of the LCA board, I wish all of our members a busy and profitable 2018! u 6
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Message from the Executive Director of the Lethbridge Construction Association Erin Low Welcome to the 64th year of the Locally, last fall the LCA Board of Directors completed an in- Lethbridge Construction Association! depth strategic plan review where we assessed what was work- Wow, what an interesting year we had in 2017 to say the least. In ing well for the association and what areas we could do better. a year filled with big promises and little follow-through in infra- Based on feedback from the membership, as well as board mem- structure spending both provincially and federally, 2018 is off ber input, some of the big takeaways that we will be focusing on to a slow start. The number of projects posted to COOLNet are throughout 2018 and beyond include: down, and the announcement of new projects has been sluggish. • Communication – Increased social media presence and im- Companies have reported relying on private work to keep them provement on what and how we communicate information to and their crews busy enough until new public tender opportunities our members. Are you on LinkedIn or Twitter? So are we! In become available. 2018, we plan on becoming more connected with our members Already in 2018 we are seeing some major changes to the WCB, Occupational Health & Safety codes, and Alberta Labour Relations through social media. We would love to follow your company, codes. These may have huge implications for how you run your and hope you’ll follow us too! business, bank and payout overtime, and bid on projects. We are • Advocacy – increasing the level of interaction and input we pro- grateful to Ken Gibson of the Alberta Construction Association vide to the City of Lethbridge through the LCA’s Government for his continued efforts to lobby these entities to keep them in- Action Committee. formed on the direct impacts these new laws and codes are having • Events & networking opportunities – based on your response to our industry and to our members’ ability to remain viable in this to our recent members’ survey, we will endeavour to add new economy. industry-related courses and additional networking opportu- nities for our members to meet and interact. In October we re-launched our website (www.lethconst.ca) in a format that is simple and easy to navigate. Take a moment to look at your contact information in our members directory to ensure that it is up-to-date. Want to know what upcoming courses will be in Lethbridge? We have added an events calen- dar to our website as well. Bookmark our events calendar for the most current information on educational courses and upcoming networking opportunities. You don’t want to miss out! Once again, on behalf of the Lethbridge Construction Association, I would like to thank you for trusting us to be your voice of the construction industry in Southern Alberta. u “We welcome new businesses into Lethbridge County.” Lethbridge Construction Association 2018 - Martin Ebel,Economic Development Officer Toll free North America: 855-728-5525 mebel@lethcounty.ca www.lethcounty.ca 8
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2017-2018 Executive Committee & Board of Directors EXECUTIVE President 1st Vice-President Derek O’Connor Richard Thiessen Westco Construction Silver Ridge Construction Past President 2nd Vice-President Nathan Neudorf Darren Guenther Millwork Innovations 3/ DMT Mechanical Ltd. Ward Bros. Construction BOARD OF DIRECTORS Hayley Feyter Shawn Pasemko Ron Vandermeer Zero Gravity Crane & Rigging Inc. Canem Systems Ltd. K.B. Heating & A/C Ltd. Mike Gerstenbuhler Neil Pozzi Colin Ward Maverick Concrete Ltd. Read Jones Christoffersen Ward Bros. Construction PHOTO UNAVAILABLE Matthew Gilmore Joe Schwark Dan Wood Astro Insurance 1000 Alpine Drywall (Lethbridge) Ltd. MPE Engineering Ltd. Jonathan Hamilton Bruce Topolnisky Theresa Yauck Tollestrup Construction Inc. Bartle & Gibson FWBA Architects Lethbridge Construction Association 2018 Erin Low Silvy Embury Executive Director Executive Assistant LCA Staff 10
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Message from the Premier of Alberta Honourable Rachel Notley On behalf of the Government of Alberta, it is my pleasure to We took action to protect and support jobs, building new roads, send greetings to all the readers of the Lethbridge Construction hospitals, and schools. By investing, we have built essential infra- Association magazine. structure while also creating good construction jobs for people Three years ago, when Albertans elected a new government, throughout our province, like here in Lethbridge. It hasn’t been Alberta was in the midst of one of the worst economic recessions easy for Albertans and there is more work ahead. But the plan is our province has ever experienced. The collapse in oil prices put working. Alberta is moving forward. Alberta in a very tough spot. In part, every member of Alberta’s construction industry has From the start, our government refused to make a bad situation contributed to this success, and you are vital to Alberta’s economy. worse by making panicked cuts that would have hurt Albertans I commend the Lethbridge Construction Association for serving and damaged the recovery. Instead, we got down to work to make the commercial construction industry, helping your members to life better and help Albertans weather the storm. pursue excellence, and building a more resilient Alberta. u Message from the Minister of Infrastructure Sandra Jansen On behalf of the Government of Alberta, I am pleased to recognize innovative, quality facilities constructed to: all association members for the important contributions you make • educate and inspire in our province. • house the important services and programs families and com- I’m proud to note that in Lethbridge and area, work on 12 public munities depend on facilities is underway or recently completed. This includes redevel- • provide healthy environments in which people can live, heal, opment of the Chinook Regional Hospital, as well as the modern- ization or new construction of 11 schools situated throughout your learn, work, and visit growing community. Thank you for all that you contribute, day in and day out. With As vital partners in the provision of public infrastructure, Lethbridge Construction Association members’ dedication, inge- my government colleagues and I rely greatly on your expertise. nuity, and old-fashioned elbow grease, we are all helping to make Together, we are ensuring generations of Albertans have access to Albertans’ lives better. u SEGO Sego Industries Lethbridge Construction Association 2018 A division of Sego Water Group Since 1975, contractors have counted on Sego Industries to supply the very best in pump products. Our extensive line-up of brands Wholesale backed by our knowledgeable staff will give you the best result for PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Distributor of your pumping application. Pumps and Water INDUSTRIAL • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL Systems since 1975 FARM • IRRIGATION • DESIGN BUILD • CONTROL SPECIALIZING IN AUTOMATION & MOTOR CONTROL LETHBRIDGE EDMONTON 3905 14th Ave North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 6P6 18916 111 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5S 0B6 TOLL FREE 1-888-267-6621 • FAX LINE 403-329-8862 Ph 403 328 1770 • 800 565 8430 Ph 780 496 9753 • 800 496 9744 Fax 403 328 1445 • lethbridge@sego.ca Fax 780-496-9947 • edmonton@sego.ca www.corona1.com 403-320-7726 WWW.SEGO.CA 12
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Message from the MLA of Lethbridge East Maria Fitzpatrick My heartfelt congratulations goes out to the Lethbridge growth. From the new Cavendish Farms processing facility to the Construction Association (LCA) and its membership on the com- much-needed and overdue renovations to Wilson Middle School, pletion of yet another successful year in our community. the quality work of the LCA members is evident in well-planned, In 2017, the construction industry played an important role, as high-quality projects from start to finish. it has for over 60 years, in building a more prosperous Lethbridge. The construction industry is a huge contributor to our lo- With so many commercial, infrastructure, and residential con- cal economy in terms of investment dollars, employment, and struction projects underway or set to start, the Lethbridge other positive economic spin offs, and as a result, the Lethbridge Construction Association and member companies are vital to en- Construction Association deserves recognition as a major com- suring Lethbridge keeps pace with growth, while providing top- munity builder in Southern Alberta. Today, I am pleased to offer notch quality construction that exceeds the highest standards. my sincerest “thank you!” to the association, its member compa- Our local construction industry’s companies and tradespeople nies, and their valued staff for all of the work you are doing in our offer superior craftsmanship, dedication to quality, and exemplary community. customer service to the many stakeholders investing in Lethbridge’s All the best for 2018! u Message from the MLA of Lethbridge West shannon Phillips Congratulations on another busy year building community in exterior bricks, and over 30 kilometres of IT cable. Almost a third Southern Alberta. of the construction materials were regionally sourced, and a fifth Alberta’s economy is leading the country as we work our way was made of recycled materials. This facility is not only going to out of the biggest recession in a generation. More than 90,000 full- be the home of trades, technology, and innovation, but it was con- time jobs were added last year, mainly in the private-sector. The structed with those values at its heart. The Province of Alberta is Government of Alberta investment in infrastructure has stimulat- proud to be one of the funders of this project, which employed ed private investment, and we are seeing more new buildings going many from our community and will go on to train many more. up every day. We want to make sure the recovery reaches all Albertans, and One such new building in 2017 was the Lethbridge College one way we are doing that is through a new bidding policy requir- Trades, Technology, and Innovation Facility. This was the larg- ing large public infrastructure projects to utilize apprentices. There est construction project in the history of the college, and contains are approximately 50,000 registered apprentices in Alberta, across almost 40 kilometres of in-floor heating pipes, more than 62,000 50 trades and occupations. While tradespeople learn a great deal in school, about 80 per cent of their learning happens on the job. Our partners in the construction trades play a crucial role in get- Lethbridge Construction Association 2018 ting Albertans to work; our province is known for having an excep- tionally skilled workforce and that is because of the training and DUSTIN McCASKILL President mentorship provided to apprentices. This new policy is a win for ◙ Shop & Portable ◙ Zinc Metalizing everyone: apprentices get more opportunities for work experience, ◙ Fabrication ◙ Oxygen Lance Cutting employers have a chance to create the next generation of trades- ◙ Pressure Welding ◙ Structural & Misc. Steel people, and Alberta continues to grow its skilled workforce. ◙ General Repair Thank you to all of the members of the Lethbridge Construction 2931 - 7 Avenue N., Lethbridge, AB T1H 5C5 Association. You build the businesses we shop in, the schools we Phone: (403) 320-1787 • Fax: (403) 320-7399 • Cell: (403) 331-8542 teach and learn in, and the facilities we work in. You build more sundancewelding@telus.net than buildings, you build Alberta. u 14
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Message from the mayor of Lethbridge Chris Spearman It is my privilege once again to celebrate offers their employees an attractive qual- participate in increasing the percent- the valuable efforts and contributions of ity of life. In 2017, our population reached age of waste that’s diverted from our the Lethbridge Construction Association 98,198, an increase of 1.4 per cent. landfill through recycling and reuse. I (LCA) to the ongoing growth of our The number and value of building per- would like to commend your members community. mits issued each year is an excellent ba- While much of Alberta continued to rometer of the strength of our local econo- for the continuing growth and inno- deal with a challenging economy in the my. In 2017, we saw the total construction vation in deconstruction and demoli- past year, I am pleased that the economy value of building permits issued by the City tion practices. This work drastically in Lethbridge has remained comparatively of Lethbridge at $314 million. Although reduces the amount of waste generated strong. This can be attributed in part to the this value was down slightly from 2016, it from redevelopment. I thank the entire diversity of our local economy, as well as was still more than double that reported construction industry for making en- the health and competitiveness of our local in other mid-sized cities in the province. construction industry and the leadership In terms of new construction, Lethbridge vironmental stewardship a priority. of the LCA. continues to have very steady, sustainable There are many exciting things on Investments in Lethbridge remain al- growth. the horizon for Lethbridge that will most equally balanced between the pri- As you may know, environmen- lead to growth and job creation in 2019. vate and public sectors. This means that tal stewardship is one of city council’s Cavendish Farms will open their new companies continue to choose Lethbridge strategic goals. This includes finding frozen potato processing facility. The as a place to operate a business because it ways for all sectors of our community to Destination Project at the University of Lethbridge will be complete and open. ATB Centre – Phase 2 will open in the spring of 2019, making the entire com- plex a destination leisure facility. Two new agri-food facilities will open in the Sherring Industrial Park. Collectively, these initiatives will result in the cre- ation of at least 500 new jobs right here in Lethbridge. The LCA plays a vital role in foster- ing a strong, safe, and resilient work- force. As an organization, you can be proud of your continued position as a strong community partner, giving back through fundraising, apprentice- Lethbridge Construction Association 2018 ship, and scholarship opportunities. Many of our future trades employees benefit from these efforts, and I believe Inland Concrete 3104 - 6 Avenue North this support will only grow in impor- Phone 403-327-3175 tance in the years to come. Thank you to the Lethbridge Construction Association for continu- ing to build and support the vibrant community we call home. u 16
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The attendees of the joint government of Canada – CCA meeting at Meech Lake. Canadian Construction Association’s 2017 accomplishments 2017 was a time of transition for the Canadian Construction 11 seminars on CCA and CCDC standard documents. build- Association (CCA). Mary Van Buren replaced retiring Michael ingSMART Canada, a committee of Institute for BIM in Canada, Atkinson as the president with a mandate to modernize and guide published a BIM Practice Manual. Gold Seal Certification launched the association in the development and implementation of a new a designation for foremen, while the Canadian Design-Build five-year plan. As we turn the page on 2017 and reflect on our Institute held a conference and tutorial in Calgary, as well as sepa- accomplishments, we also look forward to celebrating our 100th rate tutorials in three other cities. Lean Construction Institute of anniversary in 2018. Canada held a conference and training day in Toronto, as well as increased the number of local communities of practice to eight. Strengthening our voice with the government It was a very busy year; the CCA had 24 meetings with govern- Member engagement ment officials and appeared in front of one committee. The six top Meeting with members is key to fostering improved under- issues that dominated much of 2017 include federal payment, small standing of regional interests. The CCA Tour took CCA chair Chris business tax changes, cannabis legalization, S-229 the underground McNally and other members of the CCA executive team to 26 cities infrastructure safety bill, community benefits framework, and ad- in Canada to listen to our members’ needs and to brief partner as- sociation boards on the progress that the CCA is making. In rela- vocacy for the École Lakay project, which is still $700,000 short of tion to the CCA’s future strategic plan, we held an environmental completion. In addition to the annual springtime joint government scan with 60 construction leaders from across the country. The of Canada – CCA meeting held at Meech Lake, the government or- professional development forum for partner association chief op- ganized a follow-up meeting in October. erating officers (COO) gathered COOs to Winnipeg to learn about Best practices topics such as health and safety, marketing, partnering, and build- Our best practices efforts included some planning for the future, ing information modeling. To top it all, our conference in Riviera in addition to providing our members with valuable tools and in- Maya, Mexico, gathered together 327 delegates who benefited from 17 educational sessions. formation. In 2017, the CCA board discussed a heightened role for Visit cca-acc.com for more details on CCA’s accomplishments CCA in support for partner associations’ educational activities. To Lethbridge Construction Association 2018 or our current priorities, and bit.ly/ccasubscribe to receive updates meet the needs of our busy members, the CCA developed an online from CCA, CDBI, Gold Seal, or LCI-C. u store for CCA, CCDC, and CDBI documents, which also enables electronically sealing contracts and forms. This system is currently being tested by partner associations and will be available sometime in 2018. In terms of tools, the CCA published a corporate social guide tailored for the construction industry which is available as a free download to our members from our website’s Member Login sec- tion. We also held in partnership with the local partner associations CCA President Emeritus Michael Atkinson and 18 CCA President Mary Van Buren.
It’s 2018, and if you aren’t already familiar with it, it’s time you get to know the Gold Seal Certification program! You don’t need us to tell you that extra training is always an asset project and raise the level of your management staff’s professional- to any employee, especially when it comes to those desiring to ism, you should consider registering as a Gold Seal Project. grow in their field and reach higher-ranked positions within an organization. Getting to know educational and training programs What to expect in 2018 available for construction professionals and enabling their The Gold Seal Certification is a healthy, burgeoning program. professional growth through training and education is imperative. Over 2018 you should expect more success stories featuring indi- The Gold Seal Certification, unlike other certification pro- viduals from across Canada highlighted for their achievements. grams, was created to overstep the professional plateau and create a Rather than handwritten in-class exams, we are working on im- streamlined force of exceptionally well-educated and trained talent plementing online exams that can be completed electronically at for managerial staff in the Canadian construction industry. designated writing sites (your local construction association). Gold The Gold Seal Certification offers multiple focus streams Seal is also working on a special student designation. The student with the same expectation of excellence from all its certificate designation will be tailored for students enrolled in college or holders. Whether you get certified as a Project Management, university construction-related programs, who are preparing to Superintendent, Construction Safety Coordinator, or the newly transition into the construction industry and expect excellence for introduced Foreman designation, all certificate holders leave with their careers. u the same Gold Seal standard for excellence while on the job. Training for the Gold Seal Certification is not a 12-day work- shop, nor is it a “complete it over a weekend online” type of cer- tification. The Gold Seal Certification requires a minimum of five years of experience, as well as minimum requirements for educa- tion and training. The golden plum-bob logo is representative of exceptional training. It exemplifies the individual as not being average or at M a s o n r y LT D par with the rest of the industry. The Gold Seal logo is a symbol of excellence, that lifts the individual to a rank of professionalism and expertise that no other certification in Canada holds. The Gold Seal Certification program is an esteemed construc- tion professional certification program, with a mission to change the Canadian construction industry for the better, which is why as of 2018, you should be considering working towards yours. What clients are looking for The Gold Seal Certification is reserved for the individual. It can be subsidized by employers who expect a level of excellence on their job sites, as much as the individual expects excellence for their career. Employers can register as Gold Seal Employers on the Gold Seal website to let the industry and clients alike know that they expect no less than excellence for their construction project. Gold Seal recognizes projects as well. Across Canada, Gold Seal Projects are showcasing the value of Gold Seal Certified profession- Bruno Marinko, President Ernie Howe, Director als. Gold Seal Projects are a reflection of experience, competency, Phone: 403 671-0190 Phone: 403 971-1701 Fax: 403 381-2509 and excellence in the management of a construction project. If you would like to gain additional exposure for your construction 19
Alberta Construction Association’s Update By Ken Gibson, ACA Executive Director As the economic and regulatory environment for Alberta’s con- advocated with some success on the ultimate details for Alberta struction industry continues to change, the Alberta Construction Infrastructure and Alberta Transportation procurements that Association’s (ACA) Board of Directors has adjusted the associa- mandate the use of apprentices on selected projects. The ACA tion’s strategic plan accordingly. The ACA acknowledges and ap- needs members to share the full impacts in order to improve our preciates the vital leadership of the regional construction associa- advocacy. The association does not want to add to the administra- tions across Alberta to ensure effective two-way communication tive burden already carried by members and is working through and action from the grassroots membership. mechanisms to collect from our members the impacts across all The ACA’s vision is to serve members and the industry through these changes. advocacy to address two overarching themes: improving market The ACA will continue to develop the Construction & opportunities and reducing risk. Community Together initiative to raise public awareness of the With retrenchment in private sector investment in new oil- importance of construction industry employers to their employees sands projects not expected to reverse for the next several years, and to all residents of communities across Alberta. Alberta’s traditional economic engine has sputtered. In response, Building on the success of developing best practices and new the ACA has redoubled its advocacy for sustained public invest- training courses for reducing the occupational exposure to sil- ment in infrastructure. ica, the ACA will work with the Alberta Construction Safety Beyond the province’s traditional capital program, the ACA is urging sustained investment in energy retrofits to reduce GHG Association (ACSA) to ensure the employer’s voice shapes con- emissions and improve building performance. struction safety education and training in Alberta. The ACA is also advocating for public policies that enhance The ACA appreciates the ongoing dialogue with Alberta Health business confidence to boost private investment. One such area is Services and Alberta Infrastructure in reviewing their contracts a desire to build support for initiatives to get Alberta resources to and processes. Through this dialogue, volunteers drawn from the export markets. membership provide insight to ensure owner satisfaction and fair- The ACA is working to raise industry awareness and adoption ness, as well as profitability for industry. of collaboration, digital delivery, and technology skillsets in order The ACA is also benefiting from the contributions of industry to take advantage of emerging opportunities required by Alberta leaders to identify common onerous terms seen in Alberta com- Infrastructure and other owners. mercial contracts as a first step to educating the industry about the Reducing risks faced by Alberta’s construction industry has implications of these terms. The association further hopes to use gained prominence. Far-reaching changes to provincial legisla- this work to engage in dialogue to see if alternate terms can be de- tion and policy require careful monitoring and advocacy ground- veloped that meet the needs of owners while utilizing more famil- ed in evidence to try and minimize unintended consequences. iar standard CCDC contracts. Legislative changes to employment standards, occupational health The Optimizing the Payment Process Workshops bring project and safety, the WCB, and marijuana are at the forefront. The ACA management and financial personnel from across the project chain together to enhance the flow of money. Improved payment practic- es reduce delays in payment and are a necessary precursor to invok- ing contractor rights in payment legislation, such as Ontario’s Bill Lethbridge Construction Association 2018 142. The ACA has been advocating for the wider adoption of one 2210 - 39TH Street N. ♦ Lethbridge, AB T1H 5J2 such best practice, the contract approach of Alberta Infrastructure. The board will continue to review whether a focus on developing ✓ Stainless Steel Welding & Fabrication best practices is sufficient to address the payment problem. ✓ Plant Maintenance & Construction While there are many challenges ahead, Alberta’s construction ✓ Structural Steel Fabrication industry has a proven track record of resiliency and growth. The ✓ Custom Blending & Fabrication strength of our associations rests on the knowledge, experience, and contributions of our member firms. Please continue to help us help you, and answer the call as we reach out to you to collectively Tel: 403.381.3925 Fax: 403.381.8271 address challenges. u 20
Helping Lethbridge expand and grow By Economic Development Lethbridge At Economic Development Lethbridge our area remain elevated in comparison to doing so, we are also able to plan a great (EDL), we work with a diverse group of other mid-sized cities in the province, as community. community partners, organizations, and witnessed by a per capita building permit At Economic Development Lethbridge, business sectors to bring new enterprise total that exceeds that comparable values our role is to support collaboration within and talent to the city, while helping exist- in Medicine Hat and Red Deer by 77 per and the continued evolution, growth, and ing businesses and entrepreneurs expand cent and 110 per cent, respectively. prosperity of this vital sector. We do this by and grow. Lethbridge’s construction in- Highlights included the groundbreak- working with the Lethbridge Construction dustry plays an important role in demon- ing for Cavendish Farms’ new $360-mil- Association, through initiatives like Team strating to prospective investors that we lion frozen potato processing plant in the Lethbridge, a group of community leaders have the capacity to build what they need. Sherring Industrial Park, the largest pri- raising awareness of Lethbridge’s contri- With strength in key industries like vate investment in Lethbridge's history, bution, and by providing individual busi- construction, manufacturing, and agri- and part of the more than $1 billion in nesses and entrepreneurs with support for culture, Lethbridge continues to display major developments planned or underway growing and expanding their operations. its hallmarks of stability and diversity. In over the next five years. For 2018, we will continue to work to order to better understand the local econo- The continued growth of the construc- fulfill our mandate of supporting local my and trends impacting local businesses, tion sector in Lethbridge contributes to businesses and attracting new investment EDL tracks and analyzes several different the economic diversity that is at the heart to our community. We look forward to economic indicators. For example, Gross of our city’s economic stability. As our continuing to work with the LCA and the Domestic Product (GDP) estimates are population moves towards 100,000, col- industry it represents to make Lethbridge used to measure the economic output of laboratively embracing opportunities that the bright choice for new enterprise and value-added production in a country or re- add to our economic diversity will help us talent, while helping existing businesses gion, as well as measure the relative contri- mindfully plan for a bright future. And, in and entrepreneurs expand and grow. u bution of an industry sector. Lethbridge’s GDP currently sits at more than $5.5 bil- lion. The construction industry, with an At Shaw & Associates Chartered employment base of 6,000, has a GDP of Accountants, we believe in providing $321 million, which accounts for six per the best client service at a reasonable cent of the total. price. Our team will work with you to Building permit values, another indi- build your business and provide you with the best recommendations to suit your cator that we track, are a measure of in- business needs. vestment in the construction of new and revitalized buildings. Tracking this mea- sure enables us to evaluate short-term de- We work with businesses of all sizes velopment and can provide insights into and individuals providing bookkeeping, the state of the economy and the sector. business advisory, taxation and other Lethbridge issued $313.5 million in build- accounting services as required. ing permits in 2017, down seven per cent #20, 1202 2nd Avenue South from the previous year. While the overall Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0E3 total was down, it is important to note that Phone: (403) 388-2580 We offer a free one hour consultation to see if we are a good fit and mention this the 2017 figure is still the second highest Email: shelly@shawaccountants.ca ad and receive 10% off the first year's on record. Institutional permits led the www.shawaccountants.ca services for new clients. way with an annual total of $168.3 million, which is a record high. Activity levels in 21
2017 LCA events The LCA takes part in many events throughout the year. Here are some highlights. COOLNet Update Over the past nine months, there have been a number of changes going on behind the scenes at COOLNet Alberta. Armed with a comprehensive strategic plan and a renewed sense of vision, the Alberta team is working hard to ensure that COOLNet Alberta continues to be the first and best option for institutional and commercial construction tenders in our industry. Together, Alberta chief operating officers from the eight commercial construction associations across Alberta work hand-in-hand with our COOLnet Alberta business development manager, Curtis Griffith. COOLNet Alberta #wheretheworkis ge 2017 t Nat ha n Team Lethbrid Lo w an d LC A Past Presiden tor Erin ntingent of loca l Executive Direc Lethbridge, a co pa rt of Te am em be rs of Neudorf were onton to meet w ith m ad er s w ho tr avel led to Edm th br id ge and Sout hern le to promote Le at ure ith the A lber ta Le gi sl tive meetings w w er e ab le to secure produc ry bo ar d& A lber ta. They inistration staff in treasu d se ni or ad m tr ad e. Th e focus ministers an on om ic de ve lopment & tructure, ec ents were the im pact on finance, infras these depart m us sio ns w ith d su st ainable of their disc rt an ce of pr edictable an enticeship Lethbridge Construction Association 2018 d the impo our industry an re pr oj ec ts , pr omotion of appr frastructu funding for in ce. a sk illed workfor training and LCA Annual Golf Tournament Once again, the annual LCA golf tour nament was a huge suc- cess. Thank you again to our participa nts and amazing sponsors who braved this extremely windy day to network and raise funds for the LCA Apprenticeship Scholarsh ip Program. 22
Alberta chief operating officers (L to R): Back row: Fabio Filice (Calgary), Curtis Griffith (COOLNet Alberta), Ashley Dunn (Medicine Hat), Gary Gies (Red Deer), and Lana Maloney (Fort McMurray). Front Row: Dorothy Carson (Lloydminster), Erin Low (Lethbridge), Carmen Lemay (Grande Prairie), and John McNicoll (Edmonton). 7 award winners LCA Scholarship Awards: The 201 n Fisher (Simpson Curtis Dodd Memoria l Award: Justi ther Dodd, parents of Plumbing), presented by Norm & Hea Cur tis Dodd. Gold Seal Certification presentation s (top to bottom) Congratulations to the following indi rds: viduals who recently earned LCA Apprenticeship Scholarship Awa their Gold Seal designations. Austin Bridge Botting & Associates Ross Caffin – Safety Coordinator GSC Chad Thiessen Silver Ridge Construction Ltd. Danielle Moe – Safety Coordinator Cody Mathieu Sout hwest Design & Construction Arin Thompson – Superintendent GSC GSC Dexter Bezooyen JB Construction Nathan Neudorf – Project Manager Simpson Plumbing GSC Donavon Adlard Top Notch Mechanical Ltd. For more information on the Gold Seal Jesse Wuerfel Certification Program Silver Ridge Construction Ltd. visit www.goldsealcertification.com Jordan Zaina and read more about the Karl Hauri Airtech Heating & Air Conditioning program on page 19. Kyoung (Dennis) Yoo Reive Plumbing Ryan Deck Botting & Associates Shane Danielson Top Notch Mechanical Ltd. Tyson Jones DMT Mechanical Ltd. 23
TTRIP Building Phase 2 Tour Directors were given On May 11, 2017, the LCA Board of e-completed Phase 2 of the opportunity to tour the soon-to-b 2018 LCA AGM nology Renewa l and the Lethbridge College Trades and Tech The 2018 Annual General Meeting was held on February 22, . Innovation Project (TTRIP) building 2018 with a great turnout to this event. Thank you to Mayor or proj ect man ager, facilities for Francis Ranking, seni Chris Spearman who provided a brief update on what we can d of Directors through this Lethbridge College, led the LCA Boar expect in 2019, as well as from keynote speaker Ken Gibson of pleasure to see first-hand amazing facility. What an immense the Alberta Construction Association who spoke on the concerns company donations and the positive impact that LCA member that Bill 17’s changes to the Alberta Labour Standards are causing and women have had on trade-sk ill contributions by trades men to the construction industry. The ACA has been very vocal in this project. advocating the negative impact these new labour laws create for at the future LCA It was very exciting to get a snea k peek both employees and employers in construction. of Phase 2, was completed Classroom, which, along with the rest We also said goodbye to long-standing board member Rick es. late summer in time for 2017 fall class King of Airtech Plumbing & A/C who stepped down from the board after six years of service. Dan Wood of MPE Engineering was appointed for another term, along with two new faces, Jonathan Hamilton of Tollestup Construction and Mike Gerstenbuhler of Maverick Concrete, to the 2018-2019 LCA Board of Directors. Lethbridge Construction Association 2018 LCA Board of Directors LCA Board of Directors at the 2018 LCA Annual General Meeting. L-R: Derek O'Connor, Neil Pozzi, Jonathan Hamilton, Dan Wood, Joe Schwark, Nathan Neudorf, Bruce Topolinisky, Darren Guenther, Hayley Feyter, Shawn Pasemko, Theresa Yauck, Ron Vandermeer, Rich Thiessen, Colin Ward, Matthew Gilmore. Missing from photo is Mike Gerstenbuhler. 24
Making safety a priority Commercial and residential construction industries come together to put safety first The Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) Lethbridge “Members of the CHBA have been growing this safety initia- Region, Lethbridge Construction Association, and Lethbridge tive for a number of years now. Being as safe as possible is im- Regional Safety Committee partner to provide a construction indus- portant to the industry because it reminds us all that it’s people try safety awareness BBQ. The three organizations have been working who build the communities we live in,” said Angela Zuba, CEO together year after year to provide various programs and initiatives of the Canadian Home Builders Association Lethbridge Region. around safety in the construction industry, and this year marked the “Our members build amazing places for families to grow and we third-annual industry-wide BBQ dedicated to enhanced awareness on the job site. Over 225 employees in the industry were in attendance. want to ensure that every single employee makes it home to their Several vendors, including ATCO Gas, Commercial Vehicle family, every day.” Enforcement, Lethbridge Fire Department, Park Enterprises Zuba mentioned that since 2010, the CHBA has made it man- Inspection Services, Fortis Alberta, Occupational Health & Safety, datory for every company who is active on a construction site to and Gateway Safety Services were on site with demonstrations and hold and maintain a recognized safety program. valuable tips ensuring safe work practices. It is the hope of all orga- “We have dedicated committees, programs, and awards nizations involved that highlighting workplace safety will encourage around safety, plus the growing number of partners, such as more companies to embrace the practices as a way of doing business. the Lethbridge Construction Association, who also value safety. Safety is just a part of who we are as an industry, so to celebrate it and offer more information in this format just fits.” The Canadian Home Builders Association Lethbridge Region has made safety a component of membership since 2010 and has led the provincial arm of the association to go down a road of province-wide compliance. Erin Low, executive director of the Lethbridge Construction Association, comments, “The LCA has a long-standing relation- ship with the Alberta Construction Safety Association to provide safety courses required for the commercial industry to maintain their safety certifications. Accidents are preventable, so any op- portunity we can have to promote and facilitate safety awareness opportunities to our members is always important to us.” u 25
Alberta Construction Safety Association celebrating its 30th anniversary In a year that is seeing significant change health and safety provided to onsite 2012: in Alberta’s occupational health and workers CSA relocated to new offices and A safety system, the Alberta Construction training facility on Parsons Road; Safety Association (ACSA) is celebrating 1994: eAudit System launched the 30th anniversary of its founding. As a irst Construction Safety Officer F leader in the safety sector, the ACSA has Professional Development seminar 2016: achieved some notable accomplishments held ACSA rebrands and celebrates its one- since its start with just three staff on millionth student November 9, 1988. Here is just a few: 1994: onstruction Safety Training System C 2017: 1989: (CSTS) officially launched CSA participates in Government of A egional safety committees (RSCs) R Alberta review of occupational health established across the province 1999: & safety system; NCSO designation is Roadbuilder Safety Training System accepted by members of the Canadian 1991: (RSTS) introduced Federation of Construction Safety artners in Injury Reduction P Associations (CFCSA) (PIR) pilot project began; first PIR 2006: Certificate issued ACSA opens Fort McMurray office It is safe to say that the ACSA has, for 1992: 2007: a generation, provided training and suc- irst Construction Safety Officer F ACSA builds and opens Rocky View cessfully administered the certification of courses held and certificates presented (Calgary) office employers and safety practitioners. Rather than dwell on our achievements, the ACSA 1993: 2011: is focusing on the future. OR program opened to all ACSA C lectrical Safety Training System E We are excited to see a new genera- members in all WCB classifications; launched; First online course, ePHSM tion of safety leaders and employers par- Computer-based training (CBT) in released ticipating in the ongoing efforts to reduce workplace incidents. We are committed to engaging with our stakeholders – existing and new - and remain dedicated to meet- ing their needs and expectations. To achieve this, we are continuing to develop innovative and industry-leading courses to help Alberta’s safety leaders in- still a culture of safety in workplaces across the province; working to help employers PEOPLE, PRODUCTS, PRIDE SINCE 1906 understand the new legislation and the benefits of reducing workplace incidents, and; through advanced web-based solu- Plumbing, HVAC, Hydronic, Lethbridge Construction Association 2018 tions, we will be making training more and Industrial Supplies easily accessible across the province. The ACSA will continue to evolve Manager: Joey Baranyay and adjust with the changes faced by the Email: jjbaranyay@emcoltd.com safety sector. We will continue to support Alberta’s safety practitioners and employ- www.emcoltd.com ers as they continue to work hard to help everyone live safer lives and continue to 316 24 Street N., Lethbridge, AB T1H 3T8 build safer workplaces. u Tel: 403-327-3111 | Fax: 403-327-3784 26
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