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IN THIS ISSUE Association Messages

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ON THE COVER

Message from the President of the LCA, Darren Guenther

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10 Message from the Executive Director of the LCA, Erin Low

It’s cool to be blue!

11 LCA Apprenticeship Scholarship Recipients

From essentially living in his car in Vancouver to becoming the associate dean for the Centre of Trades at Lethbridge College, Lauzon’s story is literally one that went from rags to riches

12 How did your office manage COVID-19?

Board of Directors

14 2021 LCA board of directors

Ask Your Dirt Crew

16 What does the LCA board of directors do?

17 LCA presents... The DIRT

Government/Industry Messages

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Message from the Premier of Alberta, the Honourable Jason Kenney

Canada’s economic recovery powered by infrastructure

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Alberta Construction Association update

Message from the MLA of Lethbridge East, Nathan Neudorf

22 Keep a look out for this symbol on advertisements throughout the magazine which indicates LCA member companies.

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Message from the MLA of Lethbridge West, Shannon Phillips

23 Message from the Mayor of Lethbridge, Chris Spearman

26 28 The Gold Seal Certification program is changing

30 The economic rollercoaster and how to best plan for the ride

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Contracting better: CCDC announces release of four documents

Buried treasure: Construction crews find hidden streetcar tracks during 3rd Avenue upgrade project

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58 A long time coming: New AgriFood Hub and Trade Centre breaks ground this past spring

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Historic Oliver Block building in downtown Lethbridge undergoes restoration project

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ASSOCIATION MESSAGES

Message from the President of the LCA

DARREN GUENTHER

As the LCA looks forward to the 2021 year, we want to make sure we can provide the best benefit for our members and what we offer.

It would be hard to look back one year ago at this time and predict the state of the world at present and all the obstacles everyone has had to face. No matter your opinion on COVID-19, it is no exaggeration to say that everyone has been affected in some way and has had to deal with challenges to their personal and work life.

The pandemic has hit the construction industry in numerous ways and resulted in how projects are being designed and constructed. Businesses faced constant changes in their day-to-day operations and they have been applying for the different government relief programs for both business and employees.

Numerous people worked from home

working with all levels of government

will continue to be an important

are heard. It is encouraging to see the

strategic initiative. At the local level,

provincial government committed to

our government action committee has

investing in ongoing infrastructure

a very open and honest channel for

projects, both on new capital projects, as

communicating any issues that arise from

well as redevelopment and improvement

our members. This has helped to create a

projects.

relationship where each party can discuss

As the LCA looks forward to the 2021 year, we want to make sure we can provide the best benefit for our members and what we offer. Our current board is comprised of diverse members that are well suited to this challenge/opportunity.

All levels are well represented, including architecture, engineering, general contracting, and trades.

Some of the key initiatives we are

offices. Construction sites implemented

focusing on are education and training.

additional safety and social distancing

Whether it be through virtual platforms

measures to ensure construction could

or (hopefully soon) in-class learning,

continue. Through it all, I think it is

there are a wide variety of training

remarkable the way the construction

opportunities that are offered to all levels

industry adapted and still made it

of experience and trades.

possible for essential work to carry on.

Advocacy with government officials

to ensure our voices and concerns

While we are the Lethbridge

any issues and opportunities. As well, the Alberta Construction Association has always worked hard for the construction industry, whether it be for prompt pay legislation or working with officials on changes to WCB and OH&S legislation.

Even with uncertainties with how 2021 will look and the new challenges, there are numerous projects slated to start which will be a great benefit to the city and the surrounding communities.

The Lethbridge Exhibition has recently started construction and will provide a state-of-the-art facility that will be a great economic benefit for the area.

The Lethbridge airport is undergoing

My hope is the perseverance and hard

Construction Association, we recognize

extensive structural and technical

work shown by the industry will continue

that we also have tremendous

upgrades, as well as an improved

to assist in getting through this struggle

contractors, engineers, and government

broadband connectivity in the Sherring

and that the construction community

officials in our membership area of

and Churchill Industrial Parks.

at all levels will continue to strive and

southwestern Alberta. The LCA will

improve our communities.

be looking to engage stakeholders in

my two-year term as president of the

The Lethbridge Construction

these areas to learn how we can look to

LCA and I know the southern Alberta

Association remains committed to

engage one another and build beneficial

construction community is in a great

working hard for our members by

relationships.

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Message from the Executive Director

ERIN LOW

All I can say is wow, what a year this past year turned out to be! In my wildest dreams, I could not have imagined the rollercoaster we have all endured. The LCA started 2020 on a positive note, not knowing what the rest of the year had in store for us. Regardless of how this year went, I am thankful for this industry and the various stakeholders that continue to work together across the province as we navigate changes none of us have encountered before.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on all construction not just locally, but globally. We are all affected by this. When the pandemic first reached us in Southern Alberta, the panic over a lack of hand sanitizer was insane. We were proud to partner with Lethbridge’s own Black Velvet Distillery to get bulk hand sanitizer to construction job sites. As well, a hat’s off to the

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Calgary Construction Association who lead the creation and implementation of Construction Pandemic Planning, which was quickly adopted by construction associations all across Canada. There have been several updates throughout the year as the industry continues to learn and adapt during the pandemic.

There have been four updates and an addendum to this document over the past year, and it has been instrumental in keeping workers safe and job sites open.

Continuing with our It’s Cool to Be Blue theme, this year we are featuring Jeremy Lauzon. Jeremy began his career as a welder, never dreaming he would ever become the associate dean, Centre for Trades at Lethbridge College. In my meetings with Jeremy over the past few years, he has been an amazing advocate for the trades, and it is a pleasure to feature him in this year’s DIRT magazine.

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Check out the article on page 48.

On a side note, it was fun to get out of the office and be part of creating Jeremy’s cover photoshoot. We had sparks flying everywhere and it definitely was a group effort. It was a lot of fun, but I don’t think I have a future as a photographer’s assistant.

Over the coming months and year, the Lethbridge Construction Association will continue to support, encourage, and adapt in the months ahead to find ways to do whatever we can to support and encourage each and every member as they adapt to whatever the future of construction in our communities may look like.

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. s

THE LCA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THIS YEAR’S APPRENTICE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: • Owen Suchy, Ward Bros. Construction • Jayden Vandersteen, KB Heating & A/C

Curtis Dodd Memorial Award The Curtis Dodd Memorial Award is sponsored

• Austin Hendry, KB Heating & A/C

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• Jason Pyne, KB Heating & A/C

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• Jason Thompson, Southwest Design & Construction

This year the Curtis Dodd Memorial Award was

• Sheldon Reurink, Zero Gravity Crane & Rigging

awarded to Kyle Fillmore from Midwest Pump.

• Jared Weber, Silver Ridge Construction

Congratulations to all of the recipients!

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HOW DID YOUR OFFICE

MANAGE COVID-19?

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A huge thank you to our members who shared how they managed working through the pandemic. Masked up at Tollestrup Construction.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

THE 2021-2022 LCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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From left to right: Justin Fisher, Simpson Plumbing; Dan Wood, MPE Engineering Ltd.; Jesse Potrie, FWBA Architects; Jeff Wiebe, KB Heating & A/C; Bryan Alexander, Tetra Tech Canada; Hayley Feyter, Zero Gravity Crane & Rigging Inc.; Richard Thiessen, Silver Ridge Construction Ltd.; Darren Guenther, DMT Business Group; Colin Ward, Ward Bros. Construction; Evan Barr, Neu-lite Electric Inc.; Tara Lennox, Select People Solutions; Ben Guliker, Nitro Construction Ltd.; Jonathan Hamilton, Tollestrup Construction Inc.; and Erin Low, LCA executive director.

ASK YOUR DIRT CREW

ASK THE DIRT CREW! What does the LCA Board of Directors do?

The LCA Board of Directors is made up of local commercial construction members who are elected to the board at the annual general meeting every February. Our directors represent a wide number of key local industry companies.

Currently, the LCA Board has very diverse representation from both vertical and heavy civil general contractors, architects, engineers, and trade contractors. They represent plumbing, mechanical, electrical, mobile cranes, employment, and human resources.

The LCA meets monthly to review the business of the LCA, as managed by the executive director. They discuss new and ongoing member issues.

Additionally, they report back to the rest of the board on committee meetings they have attended on behalf of the LCA. These meetings include advocacy at both the local level, with the City of Lethbridge, provincial level, as part of the Alberta Construction Association (ACA),

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and federal level with the Canadian Construction Association (CCA).

For example, right now the ACSA Safety/WCB Committee is reviewing the proposed legislation changes to the code and ensuring the LCA has a voice as these changes are being made. The Local Government Action Committee who meets with the City of Lethbridge representatives is in discussion to clarify the building code regulations for inspections that effect our local member trades.

Here is a listing of the different committees that the executive director or board members are regularly attending on your behalf.

• Local Government Action Committee • Safety/WCB • ACA (Alberta Construction Association) • ACSA (Alberta Construction Safety Association) • Team Lethbridge • ACA Contracts Committee

• Communications Committee • BuildWorks Canada Rep • Economic Development Lethbridge • City of Lethbridge Community Design Committee By attending the meetings and staying in touch at multiple government levels, the LCA is able to advocate for the needs of our membership.

How can I get on the board of directors?

Throughout the month of January, the LCA office sends out nomination forms to all its members, as well as lists it in the Weekly Bulletin and on the LCA website.

Signed nomination forms are then submitted to the LCA office and officially added to the ballot for voting at the AGM, held the last Thursday of February.

Terms are for two years and members can be elected to the board for more than one term. s

GOVERNMENT/INDUSTRY MESSAGES

Message from the Premier of Alberta

THE HONOURABLE JASON KENNEY

On behalf of the Government of

Alberta’s government has a bold,

on protecting lives and livelihoods. With

Alberta, it is my pleasure to send

ambitious, long-term strategy to build,

Budget 2021, we are continuing to do

greetings to the readers of DIRT,

diversify, and create tens of thousands

just that as our province looks to get

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of jobs. We know that building schools,

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benefit businesses and communities

resilience through these challenging

It has been a tumultuous year, and our

Thank you to LCA members for your

now, and diversifying our economy

times. The construction industry plays a

province is facing a long road toward

and attracting investment will position

critical role in our province’s economic

recovery from this unprecedented

Alberta for prosperity. From day one,

well-being, and I look forward to working

economic crisis. As we look ahead,

Alberta’s government has been focused

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Message from the MLA of Lethbridge East

NATHAN NEUDORF

It’s a pleasure to be writing a greeting to the members of Lethbridge Construction Association once again.

When writing my last greeting one year ago, we were just beginning to see COVID-19 emerging. Multiple threats loomed on the horizon as we all wondered how much our economy and the normality of our lives would be impacted.

While the last year has been extremely challenging, Albertans have shown their incredible resiliency once again.

And contrary to what might’ve been expected, the construction industry has persevered and even flourished in the

economic recovery is full of so much

vital to the health of communities and

hope and promise, with strategic targets

continued project development. People

for southern Alberta like the Highway

are healthier and happier when they are

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working and moving forward and that is

and expansion, the Agri-Food Hub at

exactly what our government wants to

Exhibition Park, as well as funding for

build into.

the airport and deferred maintenance for the University of Lethbridge and the Lethbridge College, not to mention three new school projects in Lethbridge and area.

These projects will be a huge driver for Lethbridge’s construction community and I look forward to the positive impact this investment will have for hardworking local businesses.

midst of last year’s economic downturn.

I’m thrilled to say that going into 2021,

We continue to build into becoming more and more fiscally sustainable, while injecting funds into key sectors to stimulate growth and economic activity.

We have also been endeavored to increase freedom for our construction industry to operate, by cutting red tape and freeing up the system for greater efficiency.

I will continue working hard to

I expect Lethbridge to lead the province

represent the incredible city of

billion for an infrastructure investment

and possibly the country in economic

Lethbridge and the people who live and

that is expected to create 90,000 new

growth through agriculture, construction,

work there. I appreciate the sacrifices

jobs. Lethbridge specifically has seen an

and private investment.

and endurance of every business and

Budget 2021 has allocated $20.7

exciting portion of this investment which bodes well for a positive future.

Lethbridge and the surrounding area’s

Our government has placed a significant emphasis on capital

the good work! We are building into a

infrastructure investment, which is

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Message from the MLA of Lethbridge West

SHANNON PHILLIPS This last year has been extremely challenging for our community and province, with the pandemic exacerbating the economic downturn and growth in unemployment that began

and local businesses. Together, we have

investment, several key infrastructure

worked hard to protect and support one

investments in our community remain

another and together we will build back a

unfunded by the province. We need to

robust economy.

invest in local projects like the Highway

in late 2019.

and federal government’s investment

the government during the last election,

in public infrastructure projects are

and so many other projects to make sure

to 18 months have tested all of us in so

critical. By making the choice to invest in

our communities have the capacity to

many ways. From economic challenges

infrastructure, governments can not only

grow and support new opportunities. The

to health and mental health, this time has

create activity in industrial construction,

members of the Lethbridge Construction

called for all the resilience we hold to be

but they can “prime the pump” for

Association are vital to the economic

brought to the fore. Luckily, resilience is

economic recovery by ensuring that

strength of our city and I encourage

something that Albertans, and Southern

when the economy rebounds we have

members to continue to speak up about

Albertans in particular, hold in spades. I

the roads, bridges, schools, and other

their concerns. Together we can provide

have heard so many stories in Lethbridge

infrastructure that we will need to create

support and a voice for the members of

about how residents have spent the

jobs and prosperity well into the future.

the construction community.

pandemic helping one another stay safe,

When governments fail to invest in

and how the pandemic has helped them

our province’s infrastructure, jobs both

Lethbridge Construction Association

to appreciate their community, their

present and future are threatened.

for your hard work and support of your

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Message from the Mayor of Lethbridge

CHRIS SPEARMAN On behalf of Lethbridge City Council,

Innovation and creative solutions to

the recycling functions of the construction

it is my pleasure to congratulate the

address some of the challenges we

industry evolves.

Lethbridge Construction Association

face as a municipality continue to

(LCA) on their second year of publication

tell us we can grow towards a more

currently underway in downtown

of DIRT, Designing Ideas aRound

sustainable future. Generating ideas,

Lethbridge, as well as the expansive

consTruction magazine.

new technologies, and ways of doing

Agri-Food Hub development project at

things will drive the change to make that

Exhibition Park, are keeping the industry

happen.

strong and active, and that’s what we like

While much of Alberta continues to deal with a challenging economy under the uncertainties presented by a global

A number of construction projects

Environmental stewardship is one

to see!

pandemic, I am pleased that the economy

of city council’s strategic goals. This

in Lethbridge remains comparatively

includes finding ways for all sectors of our

a strong, safe, and resilient workforce.

strong. This can be attributed in part to

community to participate in increasing

Thank you to the Lethbridge Construction

the adaptability of our local construction

the percentage of waste that is diverted

Association for continuing to innovate

industry and the leadership of the LCA.

from our landfill through recycling and

and support our vibrant community.

reuse. I thank the entire construction

Lethbridge City Council looks forward to

positioned to respond to the needs and

industry for continuing to make

continuing our work together to build a

demands of our growing communities.

environmental stewardship a priority as

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CANADA’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY POWERED

BY INFRASTRUCTURE

By Mary Van Buren, President, Canadian Construction Association The world in 2021 looks very different from what many of us could have imagined just over 14 months ago.

COVID-19 has highlighted our resiliency as an industry. Companies and their employees adapted quickly to new ways of working and continued to deliver the essential services that Canadians rely on every day. This is a point of pride we all share as we forge ahead, focused on economic recovery.

The funding must also be better planned, ensuring that municipalities, provinces, and the federal government

meet specific provincial and municipal needs.

With improved coordination,

are lined up, and that project tenders

communication, and transparency

and the related new build, maintenance,

between all levels of government,

or retrofit flow smoothly. Canada

infrastructure investments can be

needs year-over-year consistency

delivered more efficiently, speeding up

and a longer-term strategy to

the start of projects and getting people

promote economic stability and boost

back to work.

employment, so a 12-year plan is not

The recent announcement of Canada’s

enough. Infrastructure operates on a 25-

first-ever National Infrastructure

year cycle, which is why the Canadian

Assessment is a step in the right

Construction Association (CCA) has

direction. While the federal government

been calling on the federal government

has shown leadership in reimbursing

to commit to a 25-year plan for

for COVID-19 costs on federal projects,

infrastructure investment in Canada with

provincial and municipal governments

billions of dollars have already been

prescribed annual commitment levels.

should follow. Maintaining a free-flowing

earmarked through the Investing in

A clear, fair, balanced, and flexible

We are advocating that part of the federal government’s strategy to accelerate economic recovery across Canada must include infrastructure investment supported by training. While

system of trade and labour mobility

Canada Plan, these funds are sitting in

program will create jobs, enhance

between provinces has never been more

limbo between layers of government.

communities, and ensure stability in the

important, both within Canada and

These billions, while necessary, are not

Canadian economy over the years to

externally. Interprovincial trade barriers

sufficient to address the serious deficit

come. Part of the plan must include the

and “buy-local policies” run counter

of our aging infrastructure, as we have

swift rollout of existing funds from the

to the principles of free trade and fair

outlined in the Canadian Infrastructure

Investing in Canada Plan and greater

procurement. Protectionism is never

Report Card.

flexibility in how funds are allocated to

the right solution. Now is the time for

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provinces and industries across Canada

The CCA believes passionately in the

Let’s stay in contact

to work together in our pandemic

sustainability and vitality of Canada’s

economic recovery efforts. The benefits

construction industry and the industry’s

cca-acc.com if you have any feedback

of free trade are well known. Removing

pivotal role in building a better Canada.

or comments on how the CCA can

trade barriers reduces the cost of doing

The industry provides jobs, injects

serve you better. Stay in the loop by

business, which will increase investment

socioeconomic opportunities and

subscribing to the CCA’s newsletter

and jobs.

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at bit.ly/ccasubscribe, by following @

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investment.

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As Canada looks to revitalize its economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, investing in infrastructure is now more important than ever. Large infrastructure projects – things like roads, bridges and pipelines, lightrail transit construction, schools and hospitals, and wastewater management – all contribute to a country’s economic prosperity, quality of life, job creation, and international competitiveness.

These investments provide an opportunity to reshape our communities and strengthen the construction sector. With an estimated 300,000 jobs needing to be filled by 2028, the CCA and our members are focused on securing the right skills for the

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ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION UPDATE

By Ken Gibson, Executive Director, Alberta Construction Association The Alberta Construction Association (ACA) advanced member interests on numerous advocacy fronts in 2020.

ACA advocacy for increased flexibility in overtime averaging agreements paid off with the passage of Bill 32, Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act. The ACA partnered with the Alberta Trade Contractors Coalition and the GC Alliance of Canada to lead the commercial construction industry response in prompt pay consultations.

There is strong alignment among industry groups to adopt much of the Ontario legislative approach for prompt pay. Bill 37, Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act was introduced in the fall 2020 sitting.

The Government of Alberta accepted the ACA’s recommendation to put the detail in the regulations, as it is difficult to change acts of the legislature once enacted. The ACA has been invited to provide a technical expert to assist with the drafting of the regulations over the next few months.

• Bill 37 has been amended to mandate progressive release of holdback.

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• Bill 37 has been amended to mandate a payment cycle of 28 days, seven days, seven days etc. down the contractual chain.

• Amended Bill 37 also now mandates an invoicing cycle not to exceed 31 days.

These amendments address ACA concerns and are positive developments for industry.

Some of the items that require greater work through the regulations: • Concrete has a special carveout with a liens period of 90 days, with the rest of the commercial industry at 60 days. Careful thought will be required to ensure lien rights and progressive release of holdback remain workable and equitable when one part of the contractual chain operates with a longer timeframe.

• ACA recommended disputes between prime and subconsultants be included, Service Alberta believes this can be addressed in the regulations.

• Bill 37 reaffirms and adds to an existing provision where persons within the contract chain can demand reports on payment from owners and general

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• Bill 37 mandates adjudicator decisions as final and binding, unlike Ontario where adjudicator decisions are interim and binding. The ACA has lobbied the minister but it appears that the government believes our concerns can be addressed through regulations.

Beyond supporting development of the regulations, the ACA will continue to work with partners to become an authorized nominating authority for appointment of adjudicators for May 2021. The ACA, ATCC, and GCAC are advocating to be a nominating body for payment dispute adjudicators to ensure industry expertise and affordable cost for industry.

The ACA successfully lobbied for the appointment of three former ACA chairs to the Skills for Jobs Task Force – Paul Heyens, Paul Verhesen, and Colin Ward.

The Skills for Jobs Task Force has been appointed to find ways to expand and strengthen apprenticeship education and skilled trades opportunities to meet labour demands. The task force final report supports a number of ACA recommendations to promote trades education.

Last summer, the Government of Alberta launched a review of the Workers’ Compensation Act to ensure job creators and workers benefit from a workers’ compensation system that is fair, affordable, and sustainable.

The ACA’s submission highlighted changes to return WCB to a no-fault

insurance system rather than a social program funded by employers.

The Government of Alberta also invited stakeholders to submit comments to inform potential legislative reform of OHS legislation and its associated regulations to improve health and safety outcomes, while enabling innovation and competitiveness. The ACA’s submission highlights the need for evidence-based regulation that demonstrates actual improvements in jobsite safety, not burdensome administration.

With the fall 2020 sitting of the legislature, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 47: Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act. Upon initial review, the Alberta Construction Association supports many of the proposals of the Bill: Occupational Health and Safety proposals • Added ACA’s recommended definition of a construction work site.

• Increase flexibility on multi-employer work sites with more than 20 workers by requiring prime contractors to have an OHS contact on-site to liaise with workers and employers on health and safety matters in lieu of a health and safety committee.

• Maximize flexibility in OHS programs by removing most prescriptive requirements in the OHS Act. The ACA’s recommendation to eliminate reporting of potentially serious incidents was not accepted, but Bill 47 proposes to clarify and streamline reporting requirements and prohibit the information from being used in enforcement actions including prosecutions. The ACA met with OHS in March to further discuss implementation of the new legislation.

Workers’ Compensation proposals • Repeal the obligation to reinstate and duty to accommodate from the legislation. (ACA recommended repeal of the obligation introduced in the 2018 changes to the WCB Act).

• Amend WCA to allow WCB to cease

or reduce earning loss benefits when modified work is terminated by the employer due to egregious acts (this is a long-standing ACA request).

•R einstate cap on maximum insurable earnings (ACA recommendation).

•R eturn to pre-2018 definition of Cost of Living Adjustments (ACA recommendation).

•R epeal the legislated requirement for employers to continue paying contributions to existing Health Benefit Plan after worker injury (pre-2018 approach) (ACA recommendation).

•R evisit provisions regarding occupational disease, psychological injury, Benefit of Doubt, and presumptive coverage (ACA recommendation).

The ACA recently provided feedback on the corresponding WCB policies to implement the revised legislation.

ACA former chair Paul Verhesen was appointed co-chair of the Red Tape Reduction Industry Panel for the Construction Sector and Ken Gibson was appointed to chair the Vertical Construction sub-group. The panel provides advice to the GOA on regulatory burden with the view to eliminating red tape that is costing Alberta business. The panel reported in late 2020. A key ask of the ACA was to revisit allocation of risk in government contracts. In February 2021, the government announced a review of its procurement policies.

The ACA provided input on the Alberta Infrastructure Act and 20-Year Capital Plan. The act is intended to serve as a legislated governance framework for

capital planning in Alberta. The 20year plan is intended to be a visionary document that considers long-term trends and priorities for provincial infrastructure. The ACA recommends economic criteria to determine priorities, incenting private capital for public infrastructure, and looking beyond capital planning to address issues of predictable capital programs, funding, and procurement.

The ACA lobbied the government for recognition of COVID-related costs in current and future procurements, including a presentation to the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future in summer of 2020. The ACA continues to advocate for fair allocation of unknowable COVID risks with specific recognition for recognition of cost and/or schedule impacts. In February, the ACA wrote the premier to meet to discuss industry concerns on this issue.

The ACA was pleased with the Canadian Infrastructure Bank announcement of $2 billion for energy retrofits for buildings. The ACA has lobbied the CIB directly and sought the support of the Canadian Construction Association for this advocacy. The ACA is now supporting a new energy retrofit program of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, which will bring much-needed work for our members across the province. The ACA also continues dialogue with the Canada Green Building Council and other partners to advocate for additional investment in building retrofits. s

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knowledge.

related to the designation).

managers, safety practitioners, and superintendents working in, or with, Canada’s non-residential construction industry. When you earn your Gold Seal Certified (GSC) or Professional, Gold Seal Certified (P.GSC) credential, you demonstrate excellence through certified

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certification, the P.GSC credential.

New ethics course A new, consolidated Construction Industry Ethics course will be available starting in April 2021. It will replace the requirement for the online and in-class/ virtual portions of the course. Once the course is launched, new applicants will be required to take the revised course.

Applicants who took the previous online and in-class/virtual courses will be given the same number of credits and they will not be required to take the new course.

However, if applicants are missing either of the original courses (online or in-class/ virtual portion), they will be required to take the new course. The Canadian Construction Association’s local partner associations sell both the original and new ethics courses.

Other planned changes The Gold Seal directory of certificate holders has been offline for a few years.

We look forward to listing active GSIs, GSCs and P.GSCs on our website later this spring. Certificate holders can grant or deny their consent at bit.ly/ Consent2List.

The Gold Seal Certification program, a committee of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), will adopt CCA’s branding later this year which means changes to the certificates. We will make a digital copy of the new certificate, which will also feature a certification number, available for all certificate DIRT | 2021 29

Compared to other municipalities in Alberta and across the country, the Lethbridge area has dealt with the pandemic better than most.

THE ECONOMIC ROLLERCOASTER AND HOW TO BEST PLAN FOR THE RIDE

By Trevor Lewington, Economic Development Lethbridge At times in 2020, it seemed like the world was standing still. People were working from home, bustling gathering places became silent, and industry seemed to grind to a halt. At the same time, organizations like Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) and partners worked to provide options and resources to the business community. In that sense it seemed like last year went faster than ever with some of the work being done in our region and worldwide, to keep economies, supply chains and opportunities for innovation growing.

Compared to other municipalities in Alberta and across the country, the Lethbridge area has dealt with the pandemic better than most. A report completed this past summer showing the percentage of business closures between 30

February and June of 2020 noted that the Lethbridge Census Metropolitan Area, or CMA, was the lowest of any CMA in the country with 5.3 per cent of businesses closing. While that number is relatively small, it still represents too many business owners who have had their hard work and life savings put at risk. It also signifies that the business community in our region continues to need help. Some of the work being done to help is offering economic recovery tools and resources through the Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force. Tecconnect, EDL’s centre for entrepreneurship and innovation, offers business advice to those businesses looking to use technology to build and succeed in the future, as well as many learning opportunities through their

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RINSA (Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta) and WESTEM (Women Entrepreneurs-In-STEM) programs.

The construction sector was one of the hardest hit in our region from an employment perspective. More than 1,000 jobs had vanished from the end of 2019 to the end of 2020. All levels of government have committed to economic stimulus funding to kickstart projects that should begin to have an impact on 2021. For example, ground was broken this spring on the expansion of Exhibition Park. The $70 million, 268,000-square-foot Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre will support over 250 construction jobs over a 22-month period and add 50 new full-time positions when the facility opens in early

Below: The construction sector was one of the hardest hit in our region from an employment perspective. More than 1,000 jobs had vanished from the end of 2019 to the end of 2020.

There were 499 housing starts in the Lethbridge CMA in 2020, a number which fell by 22 per cent from the previous year.

2023. Other major announcements in 2020 included modernization of the Lethbridge Airport and a $17 million overhaul of the Post Office building in downtown Lethbridge.

There were 499 housing starts in the Lethbridge CMA in 2020, a number which fell by 22 per cent from the previous year. The majority of these starts, or 54 per cent of these, were single-detached homes, with the remainder being multi-family units. A couple of local housing initiatives were made in 2020 with the 102 Scenic Drive condominiums announcement, and in December a confirmation of a $12.5 million, 64-unit seniors housing complex was made by Lethbridge Housing Authority in partnership with the federal and provincial governments.

One of the biggest trends we are seeing from all sectors related to the events of 2020 is the need to look for ways to use innovative processes and leverage technology to build a better business model. We understand that it can be a scary undertaking, but investigating ways to modernize and pivot business in an ever-changing world is where we can help. We have programs, partnerships, and a network of people

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A LOOK BACK AT LOCAL PROJECTS

LCA HIGHLIGHT REEL We are proud to be able to show off all the great work that our members accomplish every year.

Check out some of the fantastic projects that our members do every day.

3rd Avenue reconstruction Tollustrup Construction Inc.

Bethel Reformed Church Westco Construction Chinook Regional Hospital, Alberta Health Services – Radiography Nitro Construction Ltd.

Food grade conveyor C & A Industries

Bullock Dental All Aces Mechanical.

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Tote dumper C & A Industries

Blood Tribe Public Works Silver Ridge Construction

Coulee Vet Clinic Nitro Construction Ltd.

Cranbrook Hyundai Westco Construction

Crossings Retail Unit Silver Ridge Construction

Current Prairie Fisherman Westco Construction

Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School Above: FWRA Architects Right: Neu-lite Electric Inc. East Cardston Colony Westco Construction

Father Leonard Van Tighem modular addition Nitro Construction Ltd.

Green Leaf Farms Westco Construction Serfa’s Farms ED Marketing

Harmony Beef Westco Construction

Two culverts for a crossing in Raymond Irrigation District ED Marketing

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Henderson Ice Rink slab replacement Ward Bros Construction Ltd.

Huntsville school replacement FWBA Architects

Kal-Tire Silver Ridge Construction

Kal-Tire All Aces Mechanical

Lethbridge College Greenhouse Neu-lite Electric Legacy Park Pavilion FWBA Architects

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Lethbridge College Wind Turbine Lab upgrade Nitro Construction Ltd.

Lethbridge College Nacelle Installation Nitro Construction Ltd. Lethbridge College WInd Turbine Lab upgrade Zero Gravity Crane & Rigging Inc.

Lethbridge CRA renovation Ward Bros. Construction

Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District, Larsen Outlet Structure & G11 Flow Metre Vault Nitro Construction Ltd.

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Million Air Hangar Westco Construction

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Expansion Dawson Wallace Cor Van Raay YMCA Millwork Innovations 3

Flexahopper Plastics Renovation Millwork Innovations 3

Picture Butte Cor Van Raay & Community Aquatic Centre Premiere Builders

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Pincher Creek Daycare All Aces Mechanical Prairie Hill Farms Westco Construction Ltd.

Providence Christian School in Monarch, Alta Westco Construction Ltd.

Raymond Dairy Queen All Aces Mechanical.

Servus Credit Union at Crossings Silver Ridge Construction

Raymond Eagles Hall Westco Construction Ltd.

Six08 Health Neu-lite Electric

Sherring Park Paving Project Tollestrup Construction Inc.

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Banditos Inc. Southwest Design & Construction

Axis 28 Southwest Design & Construction

International Truck Body Southwest Design & Construction The Keg interior renovation Southwest Design & Construction Transmark Ltd. Southwest Design & Construction

Taber KFC Ward Bros.

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Taber Emergency Services VHL Construction Ltd.

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Town of Coaldale Main Street Revitalization Tollestrup Construction Inc.

Via Cibo Silver Ridge Construction Tilley K-9 Replacement School Ward Bros Construction Ltd.

Vulcan outdoor pool replacement Ward Bros. Construction Ltd.

Waterton Visitor Centre FWBA Architects

West Side Fire Hall #5 Dawson Wallace

Zero Gravity office renovation Westco Construction Ltd.

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AREA MAP

LCA JURISDICTION The Lethbridge Construction Association is one of eight regions in Alberta.

The LCA region extends south to the U.S. border, west to the B.C. border, north to Stavely and east to Taber.

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BEAUTIFYING SOUTHERN ALBERTA

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IT’S COOL TO BE BLUE

ON THE WAY UP From essentially living in his car in Vancouver to becoming the associate dean for the Centre of Trades at Lethbridge College, Lauzon’s story is literally one that went from rags to riches

By Shayna Wiwierski

Jeremy Lauzon is the associate dean for the Centre for Trades at Lethbridge College.

Jeremy Lauzon will be the first to tell

Lauzon was born and raised in Vancouver, B.C. and although he did well in high school, he says he lost his way after graduation. After bouncing around from job to job, as well as living in his car, he eventually got a job as a welder’s helper in 1995.

Luckily he had an in with a union and

components and pulling wire through

you that a lot can happen in 25 years.

after working some odd jobs to get his

long conduit runs, and then I saw the

From essentially living in his car in

name established, he got a call for a

welder and he’s standing next to a

Vancouver to becoming the associate

welding job. He started off as a helper in

component, and he is just standing

dean for the Centre for Trades at

a large vessel production shop and after

there welding. I said that’s the one for

Lethbridge College, Lauzon’s story

a few months of proving his worth, he

me and I jumped all over it.”

is literally one that went from rags to

was offered an apprenticeship.

“At that time we had electricians,

riches.

As he progressed through his apprenticeship, Lauzon ended up

pipe fitters, mechanics, welders, and

attending SAIT, where he met his wife

Vancouver, B.C. and although he did well

instrumentation techs working in the

during his second year of training. Soon

in high school, he says he lost his way

same area. So, my foreman pointed out

after he got his journeyman ticket, they

after graduation. After bouncing around

to the shop and said ‘what trade do you

bought a house together, got married,

from job to job, as well as living in his

want to apprentice in?’” says Lauzon.

and shortly after, their son was born.

car, he eventually got a job as a welder’s

“I had a little bit of experience with

Next, Lauzon ended up getting his ‘B’

helper in 1995. This peaked his interest

welding as a welder’s helper, so I said

Pressure certificate and was welding at

in a career in the trades, and since the

‘you know what? I kind of understand

a number of different shops, sites, and

oil boom was happening during that

it, I like it, I’m fascinated with it, I like

different industrial plants. He said he

time in Alberta and he saw there was

the metal work’, and so on, and to be

worked in everything from fabrication

lots of trade work available, he threw his

honest it looked like an easier job. You

to construction to oil and gas. It was

three garbage bags of clothes into the

see the pipe fitters pulling on wrenches,

during that time that Lauzon’s wife

back of his ’89 Mustang and drove to

picking up and carrying lengths of pipe.

became pregnant with their second

Calgary.

The electricians are fiddling with tiny

child, and since the oil and gas industry

Lauzon was born and raised in

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Lauzon and his family moved to Lethbridge in 2006 and he quickly secured a job with a company that had started to build oil and gas equipment in the city itself. After good word about his spread in the community, he ended up landing full-time employment as a welding instructor at Lethbridge College.

Although he doesn’t do a ton of welding anymore in his current position, he still talks about how much he loves the profession and how it allows one to get in touch with their artistic side.

was turbulent, he didn’t want to be away

look at you sideways and they wouldn’t

welder, he was to help them, coach them,

from his family for too long, and so, they

recognize who dad was. I had always

and teach them, and after about six

chose to move to Lethbridge.

wanted to have that strong family

months, a few apprentices who had gone

network, that was always a goal for me.”

to attend their technical training came

“My wife originally grew up in Lethbridge so when we were pregnant

back and told him how much they talked

The family moved to Lethbridge in

with my second child, oil and gas was

2006 and Lauzon quickly secured a

about him and how he had helped them.

turbulent as always, so I thought you

job with a company that had started

It was from there that Lauzon heard

know what, I don’t want to be away,”

to build oil and gas equipment in the

there was an opening at Lethbridge

says Lauzon. “I knew a lot of guys who

city itself. Since he had a number of

College and they had his name and were

I had worked with in the trades who

certifications and experience – which

interested in him. He ended up landing

worked up north and would go do their

was valued in the area – they also tasked

full-time employment with the college as

three-week hitch or whatever and come

him with some oversight and training of

an instructor in the welding program.

home for a week and the kids would

their apprentices. On top of his role as a

“Here I was changing locations and

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thinking I could have just thrown a

but seeing as how the trades were

artistic. I loved art, drawing, painting,

wrench into everything I had worked

growing, the college decided they should

sculpting, whatever it was, and so I

towards. I’d have to start working my

have their own area. It was during that

embraced the artistic side of welding,”

way back up from a couple steps lower

transition that they created the role of

says Lauzon. “I could lose myself in

and again rebuild a reputation,” he says.

associate dean, which Lauzon ended up

welding and that really appealed to me. I

“Already I was starting to see growth.”

stepping into.

also liked the ability to create, you could

Although he doesn’t do a ton of

Lauzon ended up being an instructor at Lethbridge College for a dozen years

welding anymore in his current position,

and then the college underwent some

he still talks about how much he loves

changes in their trades department.

the profession and how it allows one to

The department was in the same area

get in touch with their artistic side.

of the school as their business courses,

“When I was growing up I was very

build something, fabricate things, and at the end of the day it’s very rewarding when you can turn around and see what it is you’ve accomplished.”

Lauzon says that he was never looked down upon for entering the welding trades. He adds that he never got the opportunity to go to university but this was a pathway for him to accomplish his goals, which were centered around family and establishing himself in life.

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motivation to accomplish them,” says Lauzon, adding that although there is a typical stereotype around those in the welding field, he says that he never felt like he fit it and mentions that he always did well in school when he was younger.

As for what the future holds, the 45-year-old father of two says that although the next natural step in his career is to become dean one day, he’s in no rush and would love to continue serving the college in his current position.

“Typically, the path I’m on is one to move into a dean role or something like that. I’ll be honest, I was holding on by the fingernails to my teaching career.

I wanted to teach, I love teaching, I’m passionate about it, but through the course of things that happened, I moved into a different direction away from that.

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CONTRACTING BETTER IN 2021 CCDC announces release of four documents

In December 2020, CCDC published four documents, including

developed to be used in conjunction with the new edition of the

updated versions of the CCDC 41 ‘Insurance Requirements’ and

CCDC 2 ‘Stipulated Price Contract’, CCDC Division 01 documents

the flagship CCDC 2 ‘Stipulated Price Contract’.

can easily be used with other contracts.

CCDC 2 ‘Stipulated Price Contract’

New: CCDC 31 ‘Service Contract Between Owner and

CCDC 2 ‘Stipulated Price Contract’ is the industry standard prime contract between the owner and the prime contractor.

Consultant’ CCDC 31 ‘Service Contract Between Owner and Consultant’

This new edition features some important and welcome or

is a new CCDC document. CCDC 31 outlines the roles and

necessary changes, including a new approach towards payment

responsibilities of both owners and consultants, including

legislation, the addition of a provision regarding early occupancy,

the scope of a consultant’s professional services and duties

and the introduction of the new ‘Ready-for-Takeover’ project

for a specific project. CCDC 31 also explores various types of

milestone. As always, this document continues to outline the

remuneration for consultants, insurance requirements, dispute

high-level administrative requirements and procedures needed

resolution, and more.

for construction projects, including the role and authority of the consultant, procedures for changes in the work, work by other contractors, insurance requirements, dispute resolution procedures, and more.

CCDC 41 ‘Insurance Requirements’ The new edition of CCDC 41 ‘Insurance Requirements’ has

LCA announcement to CCDC purchasers This past December, CCDC published a new version of the CCDC 2 ‘Stipulated Price Contract’.

This 2020 edition of CCDC’s flagship document features some important and well-needed changes, including a new approach towards payment legislations, the addition of provisions

been modified to ensure that all insurance requirements make

addressing early occupancy, and the introduction of the new

reference to the Ready-for-Takeover date, as introduced in the

‘Ready-for-Takeover’ project milestone. Seals for the previous

new CCDC 2 ‘Stipulated Price Contract’. Insurance limits have

version of the document will continue to be sold until the end of

been increased from $5 million to $10 million per occurrence

2021, but for those ready to make the switch, we are happy to

for general liability, automobile liability, and manned aircraft/

exchange any 2008 seals for their 2020 counterparts.

watercraft liability insurance.

Similarly, two new types of insurance, unmanned aerial vehicle liability and contractors’ pollution liability have been introduced, both with limits of not less than $5 million. CCDC 41 also outlines the insurance requirements for several other aspects of a construction project, including but not limited to broad form property insurance and contractors’ equipment insurance coverage.

CCDC Division 01 ‘Master Specification’ The companion document to CCDC 2 is the CCDC Division 01 ‘Master Specification’ document, which provides a series of editable specification templates covering the specific requirements of a given project. Although this document was

The new CCDC 41 ‘Insurance Requirements’ has been posted to the CCDC website, available to view without purchase.

CCDC also published the brand-new Master Specification for Division 01 ‘General Requirements’. Similar to the 2018 Master Specification for Division 00, this new document is a fully editable specification template containing helpful spec notes to provide context and guidance.

The final document that has been published is the brand-new CCDC 31 ‘Service Contract Between Owner and Consultant’. This contract, adapted from the ACEC 31 and intended for use with consulting engineers, covers everything from scope of services to payment provisions to dispute resolution.

All three documents are now available to order from the Lethbridge Construction Association office. s DIRT | 2021 53

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CCDC 2MA - 2016 Master Agreement (incl. 2 seals) Note: General Supplementary Conditions for use in the Province of Alberta must be used CCDC 2WA - 2016 Work Authorization CCDC 3 - 2016 Cost Plus Contract (Owner-Contractor) (incl. 2 seals) Note: General Supplementary Conditions for use in Province of Alberta must be used CCDC 4 - 2011 Unit Price Contract (incl. 2 seals) Note: General Supplementary Conditions for use in the Province of Alberta must be used CCDC 5A - 2010 Standard Construction Management Contract - for Services (includes 2 seals) CCDC 5B - 2010 Standard Construction Management Contract for Services and Construction (includes 2 seals) Note: General Supplementary Conditions for use in the Province of Alberta must be used

CCDC 9A & 9B - 2018 Statutory Declarations Free download for documents 9A & 9B from www.ccdc.org CCDC 10 - 2018 Guide to Construction Project Delivery Methods CCDC 11 - 2019 Contractor’s Qualification Statement (includes 1 seal) CCDC 12 - 1994 Project Financial Information CCDC 14 - 2013 Design-Build Stipulated Price Contract (includes 2 seals) Note: General Supplementary Conditions for use in the Province of Alberta must be used

CCDC 15 - 2013 Design Services Contract between Design-Builder and Consultant (includes 2 seals) CCA 16 - 1992 Guidelines for Determining the Cost Associated with Performing Changes in the Work CCDC 17 - 2010 Stipulated Price Contract for Trade Contractors on Construction Management Projects (includes 2 seals)

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CCDC 18 - 2001 Civil Works Contract (includes 2 seals) Note: General Supplementary Conditions for use in the Province of Alberta must be used CCA 19 2011 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract CCDC 20 2008 Guide to the Use of CCDC 2 – 2008 Stipulated Price Contract CCDC 21 2016 A Guide to Construction Insurance CCDC 22 – 2002 A Guide to Construction Surety Bonds CCDC 23 – 2018 A Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Construction Contracts CCDC 24 – 2016 A Guide to Model Forms and Support Documents CCA 25 – 2001 A Guide to Project Management Services CCA 26 – 2016 A Guide to the Construction Management Project Delivery Method CCA 27 – 1997 A Guide on Construction Environmental Management Planning CCA 28 – 2009 A Guide to Improving Cash Flow in the Construction Industry CCDC 29 – 2016 A Guide to Pre-Qualification CCDC 30 – 2018 Integrated Project Delivery Contract (includes 2 seals) CCDC 31 – 2020 Service Contract between Owner & Consultant (includes 2 seals) CCDC 40 – 2018 Rules for Mediation and Arbitration of Construction Disputes CCDC 41 – 2020 Insurance Requirements – FREE Download CCDC 44 – 2016 A Guide to the Use of CCDC 14 & CCDC 15 CCDC 45 – 2011 A Guide to the Use of CCDC 5A – 2010 CCDC 46 – 2011 A Guide to the Use of CCDC 5B – 2010 CCDC 47 – 2011 A Guide to the Use of CCDC 17 - 2010 CCDC 48 – 2002 A Guide to the Use of CCDC 18 – 2002 CCA 50 – 2003 A Contractor’s Guide to Project Financing & Payment Security Complimentary Download for Members www.cca-acc.com CCA 51 – 2008 Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Subcontracts CCA 52 – 2008 Joint Venture Guide CCA 53 – 2016 A Trade Contractor’s Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts CCA 61 – 2008 Risks of Pre-Purchasing Equipment and Materials for Construction Projects FREE Download for Members www.cca-acc.com

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Series 100 (2000) Canadian Design-Build Institute Practice Manual Introduction & General Series 200 (2000) Canadian Design-Build Institute Practice Manual Procurement Award Document 210 (2004) RFP Guide Series 300 (2004) – Responding to RFQ’s & RFP’s Document 310 (2004) Conceptual Estimating Series 400 (2009) – A Guide to Project Delivery A Complete Set of CDBI Practice Manuals

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Currently Westco Construction is working on a broad range of projects that include potato storage facilities, schools, car dealerships, commercial buildings and largescale industrial expansions and retrofits.

A 30-YEAR JOURNEY, A MILESTONE FOR WESTCO CONSTRUCTION Westco Construction has now been a

and relationships with our countless

build and general contracting in the

part of the Southern Alberta landscape

satisfied clients across Western Canada.

region, a team we are proud of and look

for the past 30 years. What a journey it

Our team has grown; it has changed and

forward to continued success with. All

has been; a journey of building structures

has become one of the leaders in design

this is obviously impossible without the trust and confidence of our client base.

Founded in 1991, Westco Fencing started as a partnership, a small-town idea between Derek O’ Connor and Theo Van Ee, an idea built on principles and a culture of hard work and innovation.

Thirty years later and this culture still carries our team of over 50 employees.

“We never did have a lot to work with,” says Theo Van Ee, sales manager at Westco Construction. “Derek and I always relied on new ideas to carry us through tough times. If that did not work out, we would re-group and start fresh in the morning.”

Taking a step into the construction

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world some years later came natural to this young start-up company, an opportunity to serve their clients in a different light. In 2003, the fencing division was sold off and construction became the focus for the group, a change that would bode well for Westco Construction.

Thirty years later the team at Westco Construction has experienced a

2021 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the team at Westco with many new projects on the horizon and a new head office in the permitting stage.

consistent and manageable growth and has incorporated many new ideas and materials into their design-build projects.

“Our current sales team has done a great job understanding the clients’ needs, and our in-house design capacity has been a huge help,” says Jason Van Ee, general manager. “The ability of this team to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions is a testament to the continued success of Westco Construction. We strive to continuously improve our products and service.

In today’s environment you have to

B U IL DI NG S T RU C T URES & REL AT IO NSHI P S

improve, every day.”

Currently Westco Construction is working on a broad range of projects that include potato storage facilities, schools, car dealerships, commercial buildings and large-scale industrial expansions and retrofits. Many of these projects are conventional steel structures with an IMP building envelope; structures that are continually being refined, perfected, and integrated to fit a changing marketplace.

2021 is shaping up to be an exciting

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year for the team at Westco with many new projects on the horizon and a new head office in the permitting stage. It is

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a year in which they will face challenges, challenges that could include those we have not yet had to tackle over the past 30 years. Regardless of how the journey

PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY FOR 30 YEARS!

into the future shapes up, the team at Westco Construction are here to serve, to support, and build structures and

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A LONG TIME COMING

The new Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre will be a 268,000-square-foot, two-storey building that will expand and replace parts of the existing Exhibition Park Lethbridge.

New Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre breaks ground this past spring

By Shayna Wiwierski A brand-new trade centre is coming to Lethbridge in 2023.

Construction for the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre broke ground this past April and will be located on the edge of the east bank of Henderson Lake on the old campground site at the west side of Exhibition Park. The new Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre will be a 268,000-square-foot, two-storey building that will expand and replace parts of the existing Exhibition Park Lethbridge. The project has been 20 years in the making after a needs analysis was done in the late 1990s/early 2000s focusing on the sustainability and growth of business of the Lethbridge & District Exhibition Park. “[We] required the expansion of the park and required the addition of facilities and some of the ancillary breakout spaces that numerous facilities already had in a competing marketplace.

Land studies were done to figure out the best locations and land was actually purchased outside the city proper to move the exhibition park, but it never got the traction it needed,” says Mike 58

Warkentin, chief operating officer at the Lethbridge & District Exhibition. “It actually went to council three times and got turned down for funding. So, one of the silver linings of COVID-19 was in the recovery plan [and government wanted] to showcase the advantages of the [agriculture] sector that exists in Alberta and that drove the funding.”

The project is budgeted at $70.6 million, with $27.8 million coming from the provincial government as part of the Government of Alberta Recovery Plan. The City of Lethbridge is putting forth $25 million and the remaining $17.8 million will come from the Lethbridge & District Exhibition in the form of a 30year loan from the city, which will be paid back with the building operations.

The new Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre will double the space of the existing exhibition buildings. There will be four trade halls which make up just over 100,000 square feet of continuous trade space with a 30-foot-clear ceiling to the underside of the main roof trusses. There will also be three main salons which total around 13,000 square feet and able to

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accommodate 1,000 people seated, as well as four meeting rooms which can open up into one large 5,000-squarefoot space which features views of Henderson Lake. On the second floor there will be the Lakeview Salon, which will feature higher-end finishes and a beautiful view of Henderson Lake and southern Alberta. That room will be able to accommodate a 300-person meeting, a reception, or gala. The administration will also move into the building on 4,500 square feet of space on the upper floor.

The new building will also feature a commercial kitchen, which they plan on working with Lethbridge College’s School of Culinary Arts to allow a realworld experience for their students, as well as an incubator space for agri-food entrepreneurs in the region. The space will allow small businesses – whose only means of selling their products are through farmers’ markets – a space to have a commercial kitchen.

“This would give an opportunity to provide a supervised commercial kitchen space where we could look at e-commerce practices and look at some

of the availability to much broader markets,” says Warkentin. “We would be using our food suppliers, like Sysco and Gordon Food Service, in the reverse and allow some of these agri-food entrepreneurs who use the facility as an incubator to actually push their product up to that national level of exposure and distribution.”

This new building will be a considerable upgrade from the existing facility, which is made up of five existing buildings built together as one. The North Pavilion, South Pavilion, and Main Pavilion are scheduled to be demolished as part of the development permit. The West Pavilion, which was originally built as a soccer centre in 1984, will remain as backof-house storage and a shop space for the new centre. Heritage Hall, which was built in the 1920s and which has a unique history in the city, will remain as rentable space, as well as an ode to the history of Lethbridge & District Exhibition and its legacy on the land, which has been around for 110 years.

Groundbreaking for the project happened in March 2021 and construction is expected to be completed

by December 2022 for an official grand opening in early 2023.

Ward Bros. Construction was awarded as the general contractors with MB2 Management Ltd. doing project management. DIALOG out of Calgary is doing the design. Local design consultants MPE Engineering, Tetra Tech, and Mike Spencer Geometrics Ltd. are also working on the project.

Although the project has just started construction, it has faced a number of challenges so far, especially having to do with the budget. Blair Grier, project manager at MB2 Management Ltd., says that he has been involved with the project and on and off since 2005, and a key feature of what they are doing with the building is constructing it using budget numbers that were created 15 years ago.

“It’s basically what we have been given with the grants and what the Exhibition

The new Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre will double the space of the existing exhibition buildings.

Groundbreaking for the project happened in March 2021 and construction is expected to be completed by December 2022 for an official grand opening in early 2023.

Park has been able to self-finance and pay back under their current business model, or proposed business model,” says Grier. “It isn’t an extravagant facility; it is functional and will have exactly what it needs to be a modern, functional building… Our goal is to save costs on high-end finishes and those kinds of things, but still make sure we maintain the functionality of the facility.”

He adds that DIALOG has created some key design features, including a high entry lobby and large circulation spaces, the kinds of things people would expect in a modern facility. They are trying to build a centre for the community which is functional, have the space it needs to be a competitive building in the market, but also keep within the budget they were given.

Once the centre opens in 2023 it will be a legacy project for not only the

community, but those who have worked on it for over 20 years. The centre will also contribute to the economic wellbeing of Lethbridge and showcase the region as a trade hub.

“This will really be a showcase piece and will really define the industry that exists here,” says Warkentin, adding that the estimated economic impact on a yearly basis is expected to jump from $74 million to $94 million a year with direct impact to other sectors in Southern Alberta. “It really gives us the ability to bring events that normally wouldn’t think of Southern Alberta. [We aim to target] significant agriculture events, but also events in technology, research components, as well as renewable energy, all of which has a strong presence [here].

We couldn’t showcase them before since we haven’t had the facility.” s DIRT | 2021 59

BUILDWORKS

STRENGTH IN TEAMS

By Curtis Griffith, Director of Business Development for BuildWorks Canada

Almost a year ago to the day as I write

Soon you can look forward to improved bid matching, multi-word search, invitation to bid, an improved dashboard, and our re-envisioned directory.

this, it was ‘all hands-on deck’ as we transferred data and information from our old platform to a new provider.

Two weeks after the province went into a formal lockdown, this change was certainly not expected. Our unexpected change could be a case study in

interpersonal relationships allowed us to

and improve our service. By sharing

make a quick decision with consensus

and learning from each other we built

and manage a crisis with positive energy.

trust and formed relationships that were

planning for the unexpected. I look at

It was only 18 months prior to our

bigger than our daily jobs and weekly

it a bit differently. Rather than trying to

transition that we partnered as 13 local

meetings. This trust and friendship

plan for every unexpected outcome, I

construction associations across the

allowed us to respond quickly to our

learned that we might benefit more from

prairies. In these 18 months we focused

platform crisis, and work as a single unit

focusing on our people. Having a team

on the idea of working together as a

towards the best outcome available.

that trusts each other and has strong

unit and collaborating to solve problems

Without the trust and relationships built, who knows what the outcome would have been.

Our platform is much improved, and we are leaning into member-focused features as all the ‘new car smell’ is off the platform. Soon you can look forward to improved bid matching, multi-word search, invitation to bid, an improved dashboard, and our re-envisioned

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Who knows what the future will bring, and I’m not going to try and predict it.

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BUILT TO LAST The diversity of the Southwest Design & Construction Ltd. portfolio is broad and encompasses everything from commercial to industrial, agricultural and residential construction. The company has locations through Alberta and in Inuvik. It is headquartered in Lethbridge.

The concept seems simple enough — work with the client from initial concept through to the turnover of keys. Simple works, and it’s one of the reasons Southwest Design & Construction Ltd. has been meeting its customers’ needs for more than 40 years.

With a reputation constructed on building a personal, professional relationship with clients, Southwest has created a culture that runs throughout its organization and is reflected in the way it approaches every project.

“I think a lot of what we do is based on respect,” says Blayne Janssens, general manager. “We first and foremost respect our employees and have worked over the years to create a company rooted in integrity. As much as we’ve continued to grow, a basic respect for our process and the way we do business is something all our employees embody, and it’s reflected in how we work with our clients.”

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it offers. It also creates an unparalleled customer experience.

“With just one voice involved, it allows us to really customize the build experience as we follow it all the way through,” says Janssens. “We don’t have to pick up another designer’s work because we do the designing with the client. When it moves to the construction phase, our contractors know the Southwest way, which guarantees not only a quality build, but an efficient build that reduces timelines, saves costs, and results in an on-schedule completion.”

The diversity of the Southwest portfolio is broad and encompasses everything from commercial to industrial, agricultural and residential construction.

With locations in Lethbridge (head office), Calgary, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie, Edmonton and Inuvik, the ability to meet the needs of a diverse clientele is a hallmark of their success.

They achieve this by working with a variety of building materials and have carved out a particular niche in the

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use of pre-engineered steel. Offering longevity, flexibility, and a greater return on investment, steel is a sustainable option that allows Southwest designers to create custom builds that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. Partnering with industry leaders Nucor and Behlen Industries, Southwest has created a number of custom buildings that showcase the design flexibility and value associated with pre-engineered steel.

“Steel really opens up our options in what we can do for our clients,” says Janssens. “It’s safe and strong, allows for future expansion or adaptation at minimal cost, and is incredibly resilient.”

A recent project near Raymond highlights the benefits of using preengineered steel. A design-build contract with Transmark, the project called for the construction of two identical, state-ofthe-art train repair facilities. Each building comprised of 16,000 square feet in repair space, coupled with 2,100 square feet in professional office space.

“In addition to the buildings

Offering longevity, flexibility, and a greater return on investment, steel is a sustainable option that allows Southwest designers to create custom builds that wouldn’t otherwise be possible.

themselves, our work included assisting the client with the design and construction of the site civil work and train rail alignments,” says Reed Hudson, project manager at Southwest. “The buildings were designed to suit the client’s precise needs with special focus on environmental and overall system efficiencies.”

Southwest also specializes in renovations of existing structures. These include exterior makeovers and facelifts, such as the complete exterior renovation and modernization of Leon’s Furniture, as well as full interior remodels, as in the 9 Round Fitness kickboxing gyms and The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. “It goes back to our motto, ‘Your Building Your Way’, and our ability to work in and with any space because of the expertise we’ve created over the last 40-plus years,” says Janssens. “We’re always working to be at the forefront of new building techniques, and we bring these to our clients to give

Southwest also specializes in renovations of existing structures, including full interior remodels. Seen here is the work they have done at The Keg Steakhouse & Bar.

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BURIED TREASURE Construction crews find hidden streetcar tracks during 3rd Avenue upgrade project

By Shayna Wiwierski

3rd Avenue in Lethbridge is one of the oldest streets in the city and the southern portion has been a vital part of history as it once served the main east/west highway through the city. Photo courtesy of the Galt Museum & Archives.

A piece of history was found during one of the city’s major construction projects last year.

Construction started in mid-summer 2020 on the 3rd Avenue upgrade project in Lethbridge, which is part of the City’s vision for creating a more vibrant downtown area and a place to work, shop, and visit. As part of the project, there is a need to rehabilitate the underground network for about four-and-a-half blocks of the downtown core, which includes work done to the sewer, water, and storm services, as well as the connections to the existing businesses.

3rd Avenue in Lethbridge is one of the oldest streets in the city and the southern portion has been a vital part of history as it once served the main east/west highway through the city. Lethbridge itself dates back to 1885 when it became a settlement and then a town in 1890.

Since this area of the city is older, the

The transit system in Lethbridge started as a streetcar rail system, which they used from 1912 to 1947. Upgrades to the system came in 1939 when gasoline-powered buses were brought in, which eventually pushed the streetcar system out. The City stopped using the streetcars in September 1947, however, they had previously made a commitment to pave every street in Lethbridge. Seen here is the opening day of the streetcar system in 1912.

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Contractors utilized milling and profiling equipment to assist with exposing the surface of the tracks so they could see them.

crews were working with infrastructure that ranges from 80 to 100 years old and were aware of some historical trolley tracks that were in the ground dating back to around 1912. Belinda Crowson, president of the Lethbridge Historical Society, says that the transit system in Lethbridge started as a streetcar rail system, which they used from 1912 to 1947. Upgrades to the system came in 1939 when gasoline-powered buses were brought in, which eventually pushed the streetcar system out. The City stopped using the streetcars in September 1947, however, they had previously made a commitment to pave every street in Lethbridge.

“That was put on hold for the Second World War, but in the late 1940s they got going on it, so the difficulty became what to do with the streetcar tracks. It was decided that the cheapest idea, in many cases, was to pave over them. And so we knew that streetcar tracks had been left, but we didn’t always know where,” says Crowson. “The difficulty was there was older infrastructure under them. So, there is water and sewer systems below the streetcar tracks and then paving on top.

Trying to get down to the infrastructure became very difficult with decades of streetcar tracks paved over.”

The crew had to remove the tracks in its entirety to complete construction. The tracks were removed with care and they have gone on to different projects, such as the Galt Museum for future exhibitions, as well as to different art projects.

When construction began on the project, contractors had to investigate the area to find the depths of where the metal rails were located. Jonathan Hamilton, chief operating officer for Tollestrup Construction, the general contractors on the project, says that they utilized milling and profiling equipment to assist with exposing the surface of the tracks so they could see them. Once they were able to find the depth, they then started to expose the rails – which were located anywhere from nine to 18 inches below ground – and plane off the asphalt prior to removal.

“You got to see the old ties, nails, and pins. It was quite something to see a railway going through downtown Lethbridge,” says Hamilton. “It’s something you often don’t see in any sort of city these days.”

The crew had to remove the tracks in its entirety to complete construction, however, instead of just digging them up and discarding them, Tollestrup recognized the importance of these tracks in an historical perspective.

Crowson says that the historical society, as well as photographers and other historians, were invited to the site so they could see the tracks and document them accordingly. The tracks were

Although contractors had to remove the tracks in this specific location, others may still be in existence hidden below the streets of the city.

removed with care and they have gone on to different projects, such as the Galt Museum for future exhibitions, as well as to different art projects. She says that there is also a watch maker in Lethbridge who has received part of the tracks and will turn them into watches.

Although contractors had to remove the tracks in this specific location, others may still be in existence hidden below the streets of the city. When the system was first constructed, Crowson says that there were over 11 miles of tracks in either a single or double capacity. By now, many have been removed for various projects, but she says that it’s unknown how many are still buried underground.

The project is set for completion in 2021 and although the work was something Hamilton says they have done before many times, in terms of infrastructure upgrades, this is the first time he has experienced a buried treasure like this.

“I’ve been working in this industry for 24 years and these were the first buried streetcar tracks I have been a part of,” says Hamilton. “Tollestrup Construction is extremely proud to be partnered with the City of Lethbridge on this project and we are looking forward to a successful completion and revitalization of downtown Lethbridge.” s DIRT | 2021 65

A NEW BEGINNING Teamworks Training Ltd. celebrates 30 years and moves into historic building

In addition to Teamwork Training Ltd.’s 30th anniversary, the company also invested in and recently moved their three business units into the historic Post Office building in downtown Lethbridge earlier this year.

A local Lethbridge company is coming

lead by her son, Ryan Miller, president

Teamworks Career Centre business unit,

full circle and celebrating a milestone

and CEO of Teamwork Training Ltd., and

which works on behalf of the provincial

anniversary this year.

the company has assisted over 70,000

and federal government to provide free

southern Albertans in finding meaningful

services to unemployed Albertans. It

employment.

focuses on getting these individuals

Teamwork Training Ltd., the umbrella company of Select People Solutions,

“Anna founded the company back

back to work and helping employers

Teamworks Training Institute, turns 30

when unemployment was at its highest

connect with the right people. Their

years old in 2021. The company, whose

prior to this time in 1991,” says Miller.

two other business units also deal with

sole purpose is getting Albertans

“We were the first private sector

employment, whether that be their

working and assisting local employers

provider contracted by the government

Teamworks Training Institute, which

in connecting with a skilled workforce,

to provide free career services to help

works with organizations dealing with

was founded by Anna Miller-Mather.

people get back to work.”

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Select People Solutions, which is a full-

In addition to their milestone anniversary, the company also invested in and recently moved their three business units into the historic Post Office building in downtown Lethbridge.

service recruitment, staffing, and HR solutions firm focused on both employer and job seeker needs. In total, the business employs up to 700 annually, equivalent to 125 full-time employees.

In addition to their milestone anniversary, the company also invested in and recently moved their three business units into the historic Post Office building in downtown Lethbridge.

The building, which was previously a federal building, is now undergoing a multi-million-dollar makeover as a commercial condominium complex as part of significant investment in the downtown core. Teamworks Training Ltd. is located on the third floor and was

Teamworks Training Ltd. is located on the third floor of the Post Office building and was attracted to this location due to its rich community history, including its life as a hub of employment for Service Canada.

attracted to this building due to its rich community history, including its life as a hub of employment for Service Canada.

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LCA MILESTONES A number of LCA members celebrated milestones over the past year.

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Architectural Technologist – promoted to associate • Leah Schreiber, Interior Design Technologist – recently earned her National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ).

Neu-Lite Electric acquisition of Van Rijn Electric August 1, 2020 was another new beginning for Team Neu-Lite, as they brought Van Rijn Electric and their staff on board.

Joining forces has allowed the two companies to continue providing

exceptional service, while expanding their reach and sharing their abundance of knowledge, work ethic, and experience with each other.

With Jack Van Rijn joining the wonderful world of retirement, Neu-Lite’s

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HOW CAN I HELP A CO-WORKER? Different mental illnesses have different symptoms, and people experience the same mental illness in very different ways. Some people may hide their symptoms, and some people may work well despite symptoms. If you’ve noticed changes and are concerned about a coworker, it’s best to express concern without making assumptions.

If a co-worker is experiencing a mental illness, it’s best to let them decide what and how much they tell others in the workplace. However, you can still offer support. Let your co-worker know that you’re there to listen without judgement, and make your co-worker feel like they’re still part of the team. Here are more tips for supporting a co-worker: • Ask how you can help—and respect your co-worker’s wishes • Continue to include your co-worker in theworkplace’s usual activities.

• Depending on your relationship, you can still keepin touch with a coworker who takes time off.

• When a co-worker returns to work after time off due to a mental illness, make them feel welcomeand appreciated. Saying nothing because you’reworried about saying the wrong thing can makeyour co-worker feel worse.

• Advocate for healthy workplaces. Many wellnessstrategies are lowcost or no-cost, but they canstill improve everyone’s well-being and buildinclusive spaces. Visit the Canadian MentalHealth Association’s Mental Health Worksresource at www.mentalhealthworks.ca for ideasand strategies.

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The historic Oliver Block building in downtown Lethbridge undergoes restoration project

The Oliver Block building, located at 316 5 Street in downtown, was originally built in the early 1900’s and recently got a new chance at life.

An historic building in Lethbridge on

and I love the building. I was watching it

weren’t usable so that from there they

the brink of demolition recently got a

fall apart in front of my eyes and it was

could do an assessment of the property.

new chance at life.

an eyesore for our entire street,” says

Phase 2 included fixing the structure,

The Oliver Block building, located at

Heggie, who has renovated a number

where they were able to shore up the

316 5 Street in downtown, was originally

of historic buildings in the city. “I went

areas with beams and posts and make

built in the early 1900’s. The building’s

to the City and asked if I could buy it

sure the building was structurally

history is a long one and has been

and restore it because their plan was to

sound. Phase 3 was renovating each

a number of things over the years,

knock it down and make a parking lot.

bay in the building, which was when

including the city’s first movie theatre,

They weren’t excited in the beginning,

Heggie realized that doing this project

a temporary court house, a place for

but with a lot of work, I was able to make

independently was too much to take

vaudeville shows, office space, and more.

a deal with them where I bought the

on. As a result, he reached out to Silver

Over the years, the building soon started

building and started the restoration.”

Ridge Construction to take over the

to fall into disrepair and the City ended

The restoration was done in three

project.

up acquiring it, leaving it desolate and

phases. First, they had to clean up

empty.

the whole building since it was in a

hiring a few guys to work, but then it

In 2016, Hunter Heggie, president

“I started doing it on my own and

derelict state. Heggie says that pigeons

became very apparent that I was in over

of Heggie Developments who owned

had taken over the upstairs and the

my own head,” says Heggie. “It’s a very

the building across the street, saw a

basement was full of water. There was

big project and more than I can handle.

diamond in the rough and decided

also mess left from squatters, including

So I hired Silver Ridge Construction and

to buy the property and completely

broken elements all over the property. In

we went into an agreement and they

transform it.

total, it took about a year to fully clean

took over the construction of it.”

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Construction on the project started

The restoration was done in three phases. In total, it took about a year to fully clean the building and remove any parts that weren’t usable so that from there they could do an assessment of the property.

Construction on the project started in 2017 and was completed in February 2021.

in 2017 and was completed in February

would renovate the building they didn’t

Although the building is now complete

2021. Other companies that worked

take it down to the bones. Instead they

and is fully leased, it was a tough road to

on it include Ian Moxon Architect Inc.,

added on over the years, so when crews

get to this point.

Air-Tech Ltd., and Deltec Power. The two-

were working on this restoration they

storey building is 22,720 square feet and

were able to find different elements of

day was a challenge. We started with

ended up costing $2.3 million, which was

the original building, such as the original

the building where the power had been

funded through financing.

bricks or staircases that had been used

cut off for a number of years, so the

for coal delivery in the early 1900s.

sump pumps weren’t working and the

In addition to renovating and restoring

“For the first couple of years, every

the original structure, the team also rebuilt an addition in the back. This part of the building was originally demolished by the City previously since it was collapsing, however, the basement remained, so they joined together the old building with the new one.

Since this is an historical building, the team wanted to keep as many elements from the original as possible. The

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century concrete-form construction on the rebuilt part. Heggie adds that they were also able to keep 85 per cent of the original features. Most of the building has the original hardwood floors and Heggie says that in the past, as people

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The construction crew was able to keep 85 per cent of the original features. Most of the building has the original hardwood floors.

Left: In the past, as people would renovate the building they didn’t take it down to the bones. Instead they added on over the years, so when crews were working on this restoration they were able to find different elements of the original building, such as the original bricks or staircases that had been used for coal delivery in the early 1900s.

basement was flooded, which caused

They needed to maximize the feasibility

new install that’s been put in place to

a lot of problems,” says Heggie, adding

for future tenants while minimizing

date,” says Shimoda. “The architect and

that there was also mildew and asbestos

the construction costs. They started

engineer were able to accommodate

in the building.

adding tenants to the building and then

much of the existing install into their

renovated the spaces as they signed

design to ensure adequate building

run on coal, the team had to put in

the leases. Since they have experience

performance while minimizing rework.”

new current efficiency boilers. Jordan

with historical renovations in downtown

Shimoda, project delivery manager for

Lethbridge and specialize in design-build

owners went through many challenges

Silver Ridge Construction, says that

projects, they were able to overcome any

on completing this project, they are

the first project deliverable was to get

issues that arised from this.

proud to say that the building is 100 per

Since the building was originally

cent leased. From being on the brink of

Another challenge that Shimoda

heat into the building properly as it had

Although the construction team and

suffered from frozen and burst in-floor

mentions is inheriting the project while

demolition to restoring it to its former

hydronic loops. They ended up replacing

the renovations were happening.

glory, the Oliver Block building will hopefully go on to live another century in

“Inheriting a 100-year-old building

the temporary residential water heater with commercial boilers and added

is one thing because in the demolition

glycol to the closed loop system.

phase you start to understand all

downtown Lethbridge.

“They aren’t building 120-year-old

the feelers of the building. Getting a

buildings every day,” says Heggie. “I

trying to balance the extent of base

100-year-old building that’s been 20

guess very few buildings make it that

building construction and servicing prior

per cent renovated, you have to figure

long. This building has such a lengthy

to finalized interior development permits.

out the 100-year-old defects and all the

history in this city.” s

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Nitro Construction began the work for the Detox and Day Treatment Centre project at the Chinook Regional Hospital located in Lethbridge.

LENDING A HELPING HAND The diversity in our projects is always an exciting aspect for

office spaces to create eight new detox suites for individuals

us, as no two projects are ever the same. At any given time,

dealing with substance abuse issues, three new barrier-free

we can have up to 10-plus projects on the go varying from

washrooms, a new nursing station, and the associated support

heritage restoration, hospital and building renovations, to office

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and tenant fit-outs across Southern Alberta. We like to think

treatment area was eventually separated into a detox program

that here at Nitro Construction Ltd. we can do any project

area, and a newly renovated day treatment area was added.

successfully, on budget, and on time. We take pride in all of

The scope of the project called for a complete rehabilitation

our projects, but one in particular has always stood out for us.

of the 1,200 square-metre space, including HVAC, plumbing,

In 2017 we began the work for the Detox and Day Treatment

electrical, and interior finishes. With the assistance of our

Centre project at the Chinook Regional Hospital located in

talented team here at Nitro, we were able to successfully

Lethbridge. We were honoured to be awarded this project as it

complete this project in just under a year in July 2018. Our

wasn’t just any other construction project for us, it meant great

employees represent a commitment to building an expertise

things for our community and the ongoing battle against the

and deep understanding of the construction process, which

opioid crisis.

allows us to manage and support projects from their inception

The Detox and Day Treatment facility needed to be a warm, welcoming area with excellent observation capabilities of the

through construction, to completion and closeout.

As an active member of the Lethbridge Construction

clients in the programs. The Detox component of the project

Association, we focus on providing exceptional service catering

was an intensive aspect that included the renovation of prior

to each clients’ individual needs. Our commitment to integrity

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The scope of the project called for a complete rehabilitation of the 1,200 squaremetre space, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and interior finishes.

also defines our approach to client relations. We understand that they are key to our ongoing success and we believe that by creating an environment of respectful partnership, we will continue to serve our clients, our employees, and our community in the best way possible.

We would love to be a part of any of your future projects, so please

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MEMBERSHIP 2021 ALTAWELD (1999) INC. 2210 39 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5J2 403-381-3925 www.altaweld.com

BETHEL WINDOWS & DOORS PO Box 300 Coaldale, AB T1M 1M3 403-345-4401 www.bethelwindows.ca

ALVIN REINHARD FRITZ ARCHITECT INC. 10, 90001 RR 212 Lethbridge, AB T1J 5N9 403-320-8100 www.alvinfritzarchitect.com

BILD LETHBRIDGE 14, 495 W.T. Hill Blvd. South Lethbridge, AB T1J 1Y6 403-328-2288 www.chbalethbridge.com

4 SEASONS INC. 3620 9 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5E7 403-320-9884 www.4seasonshome.ca

APOLLO STEEL FABRICATORS LTD. 236 36 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 3Z7 403-394-7798 www.apollosteel.ca

BJD ELECTRIC LTD. 104 Broxburn Blvd.

Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P4 403-320-5511 www.bjdelectric.ca

ABC HEATING & COOLING Unit 1, 3020 16th Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5E9 403-327-2999 www.lethbridgeheating.com

AQUATECH PLUMBING & HEATING Box 764 Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0 403-593-4459 www.aquatechplumbing.ca

BOS SCAPES INC. Box 661 Coaldale, AB T1M 1M6 403-345-5607 www.bossod.ca

AIRTECH HEATING & A/C LTD. 451 39 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5T2 403-327-8324 www.airtechgroup.ca

ARMAX ELECTRIC LTD. 2924 12 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5J9 403-320-7533 www.armaxelectric.ca

BOTTING & ASSOCIATES ALBERTA LTD. 215, 340 Midpark Way SE Calgary, AB T2X 1P1 403-256-6544 www.botting.ca

ALBERTA SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD. Plaza 1, Suite 244, 104 13th Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 2R4 1-877-520-0963 www.aseservices.com

ASTRO INSURANCE 100, 542 7 Street South Lethbridge, AB T1J 2H1 403-320-6700 www.astro-insurance.com

C & V EXCAVATING LTD. Box 1484 Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K2 403-327-3555 www.cvexcavating.com

AVALANCHE CONTRACTING Box 2866 Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 403-339-9900 www.avalanchecontracting.com

CABINET EXPRESSIONS LTD. 5410 2nd Avenue, PO Box 298 Coalhurst, AB T0L 0V0 403-329-1339 www.cabinetexpressions.ca

AZTEC STEEL FABRICATORS Box 1341 Coaldale, AB T1M 1N2 403-308-8487

CALIBER LANDSCAPING LTD. Box 380 Coalhurst, AB T0L 0VO 403-634-0592 www.caliberlandscaping.ca

1ST TECHNICALL SYSTEMS 5, 4010 9 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6T8 403-381-4006 2204584 ALBERTA LTD. O/A NOBLE CONCRETE Box 176 Picture Butte, AB T0K 1V0 403-732-5628 www.nobleconcrete.com

ALL ACES MECHANICAL 2, 1014 41 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5M1 403-393-9922 www.allaces.ca ALLMAR INC. (MH) 3, 753 15th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4W5 403-504-1994 www.allmar.com ALPINE DRYWALL LTD. 3020 12 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5J9 403-327-8853 www.alpinedrywalllethbridge.ca

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BARTLE & GIBSON 4015 24 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5V6 403-320-0411 www.bartlegibson.com BEL-AIRE WELDING LTD. Bay 3, 250 24 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 3T8 403-327-4893 www.belairewelding.com

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CALIBER SPORT SYSTEMS 35, 1011 57 Avenue NE Calgary, AB T2E 8X9 855-718-9787 www.calibersport.com

CANASTONE CONTRACTING LTD. PO Box 909 Coaldale, AB T1M 1M8 403-345-5442 www.canastonecontracting.com

CROSS CUT DIRECTIONAL BORING LTD. PO Box 23022, RPO St. Mike’s Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P5 403-381-2241 www.crosscutboring.com

D-COM ELECTRIC & COMMUNICATIONS 2B, 1710 31 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5H1 403-380-5006 www.d-com.ca

CANDU AUTOMATION & CONTROL SOLUTIONS LTD. 10, 3493 6 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5C1 403-331-7321 www.canduautomation.com

D.A. BUILDING SYSTEMS 2808 2 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 0C2 403-328-4427 www.dabuilding.com

DEGRAAF EXCAVATING LTD. 2215 41 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5W3 403-320-5647

CANEM SYSTEMS LTD. 3164 36 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 7E5 587-220-2989 www.canem.com CHARLTON & HILL LTD. 2620 5 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6J6 403-328-3380 www.charltonandhill.com

D.A. ELECTRIC LTD. 220 31 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 3Z3 403-328-4849 www.daelectric.ca DABS ELECTRIC LTD. 1510 B 31 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5J8 403-327-7201 www.dabselectricltd.webs.com

CHARMAR ENTERPRISES Box 1390 Coaldale, AB T1M 1N2 403-345-6024

DAWSON WALLACE CONSTRUCTION 2, 2315 30th Avenue NE Calgary, AB T2E 7C7 403-735-5988 www.dawsonwallace.com

CITY OF LETHBRIDGE 910 4 Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 0P6 403-320-4052 www.lethbridge.ca

DB POWER SYSTEMS INC. 505 Mary Cameron Crescent North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6V6 403-715-6009 www.dbpowerservices.com

DELCAN BUILDING MATERIALS LTD. PO Box 1930 Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0 403-553-3632 www.delcanbuilding.com DELCO CONTRACTORS 130 13th Street Nobleford, AB T0L 1S0 403-317-9768 www.delcocontractors.com DELTEC POWER & CONTROL SYSTEMS LTD. 1430 36th Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5H8 403-320-0795 www.deltecpower.ca DENNIS DIRTWORX LTD. PO Box 1341 Coaldale, AB T1M 1N2 403-345-3539 www.dennisdirtworx.ca

CLASS 1 INC. 565 Boxwood Drive Cambridge, ON N3E 1A5 519-650-2355 www.class1inc.com COLEMAN ELECTRIC LTD. 1430D 31 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5J8 403-381-2294 www.colemanelectric.ca COOPER EQUIPMENT RENTALS 429 39th Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5T2 403-327-4378 www.cooperequipment.ca CORONA ELECTRIC LTD. 3605 18 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6T2 403-320-7726 www.corona1.com COULEE GLASS & ALUMINUM 3, 3160 12th Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5V1 403-320-2111 www.couleeglass.ca

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DEROCHIE PAINTING LTD. 4010 24 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6L7 403-380-4248 www.derochie.ca

E.D. MARKETING ENTERPRISES LTD. 344 31st Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 3Z3 403-327-8284 www.edmarketingenterprises.com

FERRO BUILDING SYSTEMS LTD. 301, 19292 60 Avenue Surrey, BC V3S 3M2 604-530-3224 www.ferrobuildings.com

DESTINY HOMES INC. Box 928 Coaldale, AB T1M 1M8 403-345-4430 www.destinyhomesinc.ca

EAST BUTTE CONTRACTING 121 Highway Avenue Box 359 Picture Butte, AB T0K 1V0 403-635-0385 www.eastbutte.com

FIRE SAFETY SERVICES LTD. 206 31st Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 3Z3 403-328-6483 www.firesafetyservicesltd.ca

DH FENCING LTD. PO Box 754 Coaldale, AB T1M 1M7 403-360-1526 www.dhfencing.ca

EMCO WATERWORKS Bay 4, 255 31 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 3Z4 403-317-4413 www.emcowaterworks.com

FLOOR DESIGNS (2010) INC. 1108B 36 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6X3 403-394-6221 www.floordesigns.ca

DIAMOND SPRINGS ENTERPRISES LTD. Box 126 Picture Butte, AB T0K 1V0 403-795-8409 www.diamondspringsenterprises.com

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS LTD. 8128 McIntyre Road Edmonton, AB T6E 5C4 780-468-1110 www.etpl.ca

FLOORRIGHT INTERIORS LTD. 3021 32 Street South Lethbridge, AB T1K 7B1 403-329-1780 www.floorright.ca

DMT MECHANICAL LTD. 1110 41 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5M1 403-328-9424 www.dmtmechanical.com

ENGINEERED AIR 1401 Hastings Crescent SE Calgary, AB T2G 4C8 403-444-4095 www.engineeredair.com

FRAMCON CONSTRUCTION LTD. Box 745 Fort Macleod, AB T0K 0Z0 403-634-3315 www.framcon.ca

DONE RIGHT ELECTRIC Box 4647 Taber, AB T1G 2E1 403-380-0370 www.donerightelectric.ca

EXEL SYSTEMS INC. 10550 110 Street Edmonton, AB T5H 3C5 780-466-6268 www.exelsystems.ca

FREDDIE’S PAINT LETHBRIDGE LTD. 210 17 Street South Lethbridge, AB T1J 4G3 403-327-5540 www.freddiespaint.com

DORREN ELECTRIC 1985 LTD. 226 22 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 3R7 403-328-9246 www.dorrenelectric.ca

EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS 524 6TH Street South Lethbridge, AB T1J 2E2 403-381-8128 www.expresspros.com

FUZO WOODWORKS INC. Bay D, 2926 8 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5E1 403-381-9422 www.fuzowoodworks.com

DUTCHIE DIRT MOVING LTD. PO Box 120 Turin, AB T0K 2H0 403-738-4033 www.dutchiedirtmoving.com

F. MILLER EXCAVATING LTD. PO Box 266 Vauxhall, AB T0K 2K0 403-654-2064 www.fmillerexcavating.com

FWBA ARCHITECTS 915 15 Street South Lethbridge, AB T1J 3A5 403-327-3113 www.fwbarch.com

Jay & Jo Exteriors Ltd. 1907 7A Ave. N. Lethbridge, AB. T1H 0Z8 office@dmtmechanical.com

office@dmtindustrial.com

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Siding • Soffit • Windows • Doors • Fascia • Eavestrough

GENUINE SIDING & ROOFING LTD. 1, 1401 28TH Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6H9 403-929-4903 www.genuinesiding.com

HAMILTON’S CARPET ONE 1001 2 Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 0C8 403-327-5454 www.hamiltonscarpetonelethbridge.com

GILMAR CRANE – CONVENTIONAL WEST PROJECTS LTD. 3216 3 Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 4H5 403-327-6511 www.lethbridgecranes.com

HI-COUNTRY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PO Box 2770 Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 403-627-5429

GREENFIELD CONSTRUCTION LTD. Box 47, Site 8, RR 1 Strathmore, AB T1P 1J6 403-361-7900 www.greenfield-construction.com GROUND BREAKERS CONSTRUCTION INC. PO Box 989 Coaldale, AB T1M 1M8 403-345-5513 www.groundbreakers.com GROUND TECH ENTERPRISE INC. Box 4341 Taber, AB T1G 2C7 403-634-3646 GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC. 1220 36 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5H8 403-320-2422 www.guillevin.com

HURLBURT ROCK PRODUCTS LTD. PO Box 1119 Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0 403-553-4705 www.hurlburtrock.com INLAND CONCRETE, DIV. LEHIGH HANSON 3104 6 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5C3 403-327-3175 www.lehighhanson.com INLAND SCREW PILING LTD. Box 1299 Coaldale, AB T1M 1N1 403-345-6781 www.inlandscrewpiling.com INPHASE ELECTRIC INC. 5801 64 Avenue Taber, AB T1G 0B5 403-635-0048 www.inphasecontrols.ca

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INSTREAM WATER CONTROL PROJECTS LTD. 3071 Giffen Road North Lethbridge, AB T1H 7A1 403-330-4446 www.instreamwcp.com INTEGRITY DRYWALL LTD. 1, 4006 9 Avenue North Lethbridge T1H 6T8 403-634-4988 IRON CORE WELDING LTD. 3302 3rd Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 4H5 403-942-2494 www.ironcorewelding.com ISL ENGINEERING & LAND SERVICES LTD. 416B Stafford Drive South Lethbridge, AB T1J 2L2 403-327-3755 www.islengineering.com J A BUILDING SERVICES Box 37 Hillcrest, AB T0K 1C0 1-833-563-5227 www.jabs-ca.com JAY & JO EXTERIORS LTD. 1907 7A Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 0Z8 403-795-0672 www.jandjexteriors.com

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JACK’S MECHANICAL INSULATION LTD. 124 22 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 3R5 403-327-2369

KLP TRUCKING LTD. PO Box 2257 Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K7 403-634-6388

JB CONCRETE PUMPING INC. Box 1344 Coaldale, AB T1M 1N2 403-345-4781 www.jbconcretepumping.ca

L & L MECHANICAL INSULATORS 10 Beaverrun Place North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6E1 403-328-0407

JB CONSTRUCTION INC. PO Box 1133 Coaldale, AB T1M 1M9 403-345-4781 www.jbconstruction.ca JENEX CONTRACTING LTD. PO Box 155 Magrath, AB T0K 1J0 403-758-6862 www.jenexcontracting.com JOHNSON CONTROLS/TYCO 3215C 16th Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5E8 403-328-2990 www.tycolfs.ca KB HEATING & A/C LTD. 3569 32 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 7C2 403-328-0337 www.kbheating.com KDH PAINTING 8, 3506 32nd Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 7B4 403-360-6585 www.kdhpainting.com KEY ELECTRIC 1017 19th Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 3L9 403-634-5526

L.W. DENNIS CONTRACTING LTD. PO Box 27009, RPO Fairway Plaza Lethbridge, AB T1K 6Z8 403-382-9505 LA PAVING & MAINTENANCE LTD. Box 810 Magrath, AB T0K 1J0 403-329-1381 LEALTA BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD. 240 Stafford Drive North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6N6 403-328-3031 www.lealtabuildingsupplies.net LETHBRIDGE BASEMENT LTD. 1, 704 4 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6X4 403-381-8633 www.lethbridgebasement.ca LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE 3000 College Drive South Lethbridge, AB T1K 1L6 403-320-3202 www.lethbridgecollege.ca LETHBRIDGE DOOR SYSTEMS 359 39 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5T2 403-327-3667 www.lethbridgedoorsystems.com LETHBRIDGE ELEVATOR LTD. PO Box 33022 Lethbridge, AB T1H 5P2 403-320-2202

LIVE ELECTRIC INC. 1502 8th Street, PO Box 1179 Coaldale, AB T1M 1M9 403-593-1939 www.liveelectric.ca LJL CONTRACTING LTD. 205054 TWP Road 100 Lethbridge County, AB T1J 5P3 403-894-2496 www.ljlcontracting.ca LOGIC LUMBER 1217 39 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6Y8 403-328-7755 www.logiclumber.com M. JOHNSTON CONSTRUCTION LTD. PO Box 236 Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H7 250-489-3419 www.bcbridgebuilder.com MAIN LINE POWER CONTROL SYSTEMS LTD. 10, 1065 36 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6L5 403-381-3887 MARIAH PROJECTS LTD. RR 2 Cayley, AB T0L 0P0 403-369-9723 www.mariahprojects.ca

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Proudly serving Southern Alberta for more than 35 Years!

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LINK BUILDERS Box 2650 Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 403-627-5504 www.linkbuilders.ca

Simpson Plumbing is your resource for new construction, renovations and upgrades in Southern Alberta

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LETHBRIDGE FASTENERS & TOOLS LTD. 2825B 12 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5K9 403-380-3503 www.lethfast.ca

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(403) 328-3584 (403) 328-0165 admin@simpsonplumbing.ca

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MARTEC INSULATIONS 205074 Hwy. 512 Lethbridge, AB T1J 5R9 403-328-8246 www.martecinsulation.com

MPE ENGINEERING LTD. 300, 714 5 Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 0V1 403-329-3442 www.mpe.ca

MAVERICK CONCRETE LTD. 219 22 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 7B8 403-327-2925 www.maverickconcrete.ca

MRG CONTRACTING 3621 8th Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5C8 403-942-4333 www.mrgab.ca

MB2 MANAGEMENT 278 Fairmont Blvd. South Lethbridge, AB T1K 7L9 403-715-7662

NATIONAL BANK FINANCIAL INC. JOHNSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP 404 6 Street South Lethbridge, AB T1J 2C9 403-388-1900 www.johnsonwealthmanagement.ca

MCNALLY CONTRACTORS (2011) LTD. 4155 6 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6X1 403-328-3924 www.mcnallycontractors.com MCNAMARA’S FLOORING STUDIO 3611 1st Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P8 403-394-2495 www.mcnamaraflooring.ca MID-WEST PUMP (90) LTD. 311 33 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 3Z6 403-329-0427 www.mid-westgroup.com

NEU-LITE ELECTRIC INC. 1320 36 Street North Lethbridge T1H 5H8 403-327-7711 www.neu-lite.com NITRO CONSTRUCTION LTD. 58 Broxburn Blvd.

Lethbridge County, AB T1J 4P4 403-942-3535 www.nitroconstruction.ca

MIKADO ELECTRIC 3420 12TH Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5V1 403-381-7588 www.mikadoelectric.com

NL SMITH & SONS CONSTRUCTION LTD. (NLSS) Box 267, 2804 19 Avenue Nanton, AB T0L 1R0 403-646-3175 www.nlsmith.ca

MIKE SPENCER GEOMETRICS 70, 491 WT Hill Blvd. South Lethbridge, AB T1H 1Y6 403-320-5320 www.mikesgeo.ca

NOSLO DRYWALL 93023 RR20-3, PO Box 1480 Coaldale, AB T1M 1N3 403-360-6679 www.noslodrywall.com

MILLWORK INNOVATIONS 3 6, 3320 18 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5J3 403-394-7714 www.millworkinnovations.ca MI PETRO CONSTRUCTION/MPI ELECTRIC 135 Broxburn Blvd.

Lethbridge County, AB T1J 4P4 403-328-0220 www.mipetrogroup.com MOUNTAIN VIEW PRE-CAST LTD. Box 817, 1025 Charcoal Street Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0 403-894-2217 www.mountainviewprecast.ca

NELSON FAMILY RANCHES Box 388 Stirling, AB T0K 2E0 403-756-3099 www.nfr.ag

OSSA TERRA LTD. PO Box 460 Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Z1 403-328-5882 www.ossaterra.ca OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF LETHBRIDGE 2835 12 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5K9 403-328-0922 www.overheaddoorsales.ca

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OWEN ROCKS Box 112 Wrentham, AB T0K 2P0 403-892-0122 PALADIN CROSSINGS INC. PO Box 187 Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Y5 403-894-0804 www.paladincrossings.ca PARCON CONSTRUCTION LTD. 1505 31 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5G8 403-320-7496 www.parcon.ca PASSEY ELECTRIC Box 831 Raymond, AB T0K 2S0 403-635-6767 www.passeyelectric.com PLATINUM LIGHTING LTD. 240 12B Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 2K7 403-669-5452 www.platinum-lighting.ca PORTER TANNER ASSOCIATES INC. 94073 RR 17-2 Barnwell, AB T0K 0B0 403-223-2277 www.portertanner.com PRAIRIE STONE CONCRETE LTD. 210 13th Street Nobleford, AB T0L 1S0 403-315-0853 PRECON PO Box 128 Stn. Main Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Y3 403-382-4941 www.precon.ca PREMIERE CUSTOM HOMES LTD. Box 593 Picture Butte, AB T0K 1V0 403-732-4682 www.premierehomesltd.ca PRO BUILDING SUPPLIES INC. 45 Broxburn Blvd.

Lethbridge County, AB T1J 4P4 403-317-3077 www.probuildingsupplies.com PROMAX ELECTRIC LTD. 725 20th Street South Lethbridge, AB T1J 3J3 403-329-0935 www.promaxelectric.ca

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PRONGHORN CONTROLS LTD. 101, 4919 72ND Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2C 3H3 403-770-6326 www.pronghorn.ca

RC CONSTRUCTION 5311 48TH Avenue Taber, AB T1G 1S7 403-223-6835 www.rcconstructionab.com

RIRIE EXCAVATING AND AGGREGATE LTD. Box 1100 Magrath, AB T0K 1J0 403-308-2632 www.ririegravel.com

PROROOTS DEVELOPMENTS LTD. Box 637 Picture Butte, AB T0K 1V0 403-393-3262 www.proroots.ca

REIVE PLUMBING LTD. 1701 36 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6L1 403-327-5026 www.reiveplumbingandheating.ca

RITE-WAY FENCING INC. 2525 39 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5M9 403-328-5666 www.ritewayfencing.com

RAFA ENTERPRISES (2014) LTD. 324 Ponderosa Road Lethbridge, AB T1K 8H4 403-329-6188 www.rafaenterprises.ca

REMEDICLEAN INC. 15, 3954 30 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6Z4 403-815-5199 www.remediclean.ca

RIVERS ELECTRIC (TABER) CO. LTD. 6201 56 Avenue Taber, AB T1G 1X9 403-223-4522 www.riverselectric.ca

RBG CONSTRUCTION 3115 Giffen Road North Lethbridge, AB T1H 7A1 403-327-0004

RIDGE ELECTRIC LTD. Box 485 Coaldale, AB T1M 1M5 403-345-5448 www.ridgeelectric.ca

ROEST CONTRACTING LTD. 1235 36 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6L5 403-327-2501

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LANDSCAPING LTD. COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL - LANDSCAPE - CONTRACTOR •SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT FOR HYDRO SEEDING & SODING & TREE PLANTING •CERTIFIED LANDSCAPE GARDENER & PESTICIDE APPLICATOR

•BOBCAT, MINI EXCAVATOR & ROTOTILLING SERVICES •PAVING STONE •SPRINKLER SERVICE & INSTALLATION

HANS KUPERUS 403-327-9776 JONATHAN KUPERUS FAX: 403-327-9726 | PO BOX 351, COALDALE T1M 1M4 | EMAIL: SCENICLANDSCAPING@XPLORNET.COM

Commercial • Industrial Agricultural • Residential

• SPRAY FOAM INSULATION • THERMAL BARRIERS • COATINGS Phone: 403-345-5336 Fax: 403-345-3516

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SCHWARTZ RELIANCE INSURANCE & REGISTRY 300 10 Street South Lethbridge, AB T1J 2M6 403-320-1010 www.schwartzrelianceinsurance.com SEGO INDUSTRIES INC. 3905 14th Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6P6 780-496-9753 www.segoindustries.com SELECT PEOPLE SOLUTIONS (TEAMWORK TRAINING) 300, 704 4TH Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N8 403-382-3669 www.selectrecruiting.ca

SPECIALIZING IN SPRAY FOAM SINCE 1981 Steve’s Urethane has a reputation for superior work and customer satisfaction.

SCENIC LANDSCAPING LTD. PO Box 351 Coaldale, AB T1M 1M4 403-327-9776 www.sceniclandscaping.ca

SILVER RIDGE CONSTRUCTION (1999) LTD. 575 WT Hill Blvd. South Lethbridge, AB T1J 1Y6 403-381-4947 www.srcltd.ca SIMPSON INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LTD. 3302 3RD Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 4H5 403-328-3532 www.simpsonindustrial.ca

SOUTHWEST CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD. PO Box 759 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 403-653-4431

SIMPSON PLUMBING 3, 3710 18 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5S7 403-328-3584 www.simpsonplumbing.ca

SWAN ROOFING CONSULTANTS (SOUTHERN) INC. 2006 20TH Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1K 1G5 403-327-4123

SOUTHWEST DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LTD. 3755 18 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6T2 403-320-5400 www.southwestdesignandconstruction.com

SOUTH-ALTA COMMUNICATIONS 10, 3474 32 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 7B4 403-329-3330 www.southalta.ca

SPRAYTEK INSULATION LTD. 214 31 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 3Z3 403-381-4087 www.spraytek.ca

SYNERGY LTD. 2, 819 44 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1K 5E2 587-220-2308 www.synergyltd.ca

SOUTHERN EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC. 82060 RR 211 Lethbridge, AB T1K 8H4 403-634-3616 www.southernexcavating.com

STEVE’S URETHANE INC. Box 1669 Coaldale, AB T1M 1N3 403-345-5336 www.stevesurethane.com

TA EXCAVATING LTD. 1523 36 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6X2 403-320-0085

SOUTHERN IRRIGATION LP 511 41 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 7B6 403-394-0042 www.southernirrigation.com

SURE GLASS LTD. Box 1945 Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 403-627-4737

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TETRA TECH CANADA 442 10 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 2C7 403-329-9009 www.tetratech.com/canada

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TIMBER-TECH TRUSS INC. 1405 31 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1J 5G8 403-328-5499 www.timbertechtruss.ca

TOPAZ MASONRY LTD. Box 2023 Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0 403-634-2652 www.topazmasonry.com

VICARY RESOURCES INC. Box 411 Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0 403-563-0042 www.vicary.ca

TITAN MASONRY LTD. 40 Sixmile Road South Lethbridge, AB T1K 5S6 403-971-1701

TRIPLE H PROJECT MANAGEMENT INC. 601, 3582 30th Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6Z4 403-393-0204

TNR ROOFING LTD. 3121 34 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 7C4 403-892-8814 www.tnrroofingltd.com

UPPER LIMIT SCAFFOLDING 18 Oxford Place West Lethbridge, AB T1K 4V3 403-315-4460 www.upperlimitscaffolding.com

VITAE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Box 1407 Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 403-627-4589 www.vitae-enviro.com

TOLLESTRUP CONSTRUCTION PO Box 474 Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Z1 403-330-2866 www.tollestrup.com

VARSTEEL LTD. 330, 220 4th Street South Lethbridge, AB T1J 4J7 403-320-1953 www.varsteel.ca

TOP NOTCH MECHANICAL 7, 525 39 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5B8 403-317-9112 www.topnotchmechanicalltd.ca

VHL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Box 4779 Taber, AB T1G 2E1 403-223-9411 www.vhlconstruction.ca

VOLKER STEVIN HIGHWAYS LTD. 4004 6th Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6W4 403-634-5386 www.volkerstevin.ca WARD BROS CONSTRUCTION LTD. 3604 18 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5S7 403-328-6698 www.wardbros.ca WATERPROOFING ROOFING LTD. 2243 31 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6Z2 403-320-8128 www.wproofing.ca

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M a s o n r y LT D Top Notch Mechanical Ltd. proudly serving Lethbridge and Southern Alberta for over 21 years.

Offering a wide range of commercial and industrial services, including:

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Phone: 403 971-1701 Fax: 403 381-2509

• Plumbing installations, renovations and repair • Heating • Gas fitting • Backflow prevention (installation / maintenance and testing) • In-floor radiant heating • Pipe fitting/steam fitting • Boiler service , maintenance, and repair • Full mechanical package installs • Scheduled maintenance programs • Mechanical controls & automation • Fire suppression • Insulation • HVAC P: 403-317-9112 F: 403-317-7928 E: office@topnotchmechanicalltd.ca

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WESBRIDGE CONSTRUCTION LTD. 1510 31 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5J8 403-328-8022 www.wesbridgeconstruction.com

WESTON MANUFACTURING LTD. 1013 Charcoal Street, Box 2001 Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0 403-553-0368 www.westonmfg.ca

WIL-SAND CUSTOM WOODWORK 2336 2A Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 0G6 403-327-1466 www.wilsand.com’

WESTBURNE ELECTRIC (WEST) 3115 16 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5E8 403-327-8561 www.westburne.ca

WHISPER HEATING AND COOLING LTD. 1108A 36 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6X3 403-892-5636 www.whisperheating.com

WOLSELEY CANADA INC. 1601 36 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6X2 403-327-4587 www.wolseleyinc.ca

WESTCO CONSTRUCTION LTD. 214 31 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 3Z3 403-380-4084 www.westcoconstruction.ca

WHISSELL CONTRACTING LTD. 3391 32 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 7A4 403-328-1346 www.whissell.ca

ZERO GRAVITY CRANE & RIGGING INC. 3719 2 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5K7 403-380-3150 www.zerogravitycrane.com

WESTGLAS INSULATION LTD. Bay 17, 7003 30 Street SE Calgary, AB T2C 1N6 403-236-5839

WILD WEST FENCING INC. 220077 Township Road 81 Lethbridge County, AB T1K 8G5 403-382-7013 www.wildwestfencing.com

ZRIM MASONRY LTD. Bay 5, 1507 33 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5H2 403-394-9896

WESTLAND INSURANCE GROUP LTD. 200, 2121 160TH Street Surrey, BC V3Z 9N6 604-543-7788 www.westlandinsurance.ca

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Allmar Inc...........................................................................................................................26

Lafarge Canada Inc. (Lethbridge)........................................................................... 52

Alpine Drywall (Lethbridge) Ltd.............................................................................. 23

Lealta Building Supplies.............................................................................................. 22

Altaweld (1999) Inc......................................................................................................... 51

Lethbridge College.........................................................................................................19

Apollo Steel Fabricators Ltd....................................................................................... 13

Lethbridge Fasteners & Tools..................................................................................... 9

Ar-Tech Coating Ltd......................................................................................................66

Logic Lumber (Lethbridge) Ltd............................................................................... 72

Asyma Solutions Ltd.....................................................................................................68

McNally Contractors Ltd.............................................................................................. 25

Bartle & Gibson.......................................................................................................... 21, 61

Millwork Innovations..................................................................................................... 67

Bel-Aire Welding Ltd....................................................................................................33

Moriyama Wolsey LLP..................................................................................................84

BFL Canada Insurance Services Inc......................................................................... 13

Neu-lite Electric Inc.......................................................................................................69

BJD Electric Ltd................................................................................................................ 11

Nitro Construction Ltd.................................................................................................79

Bos Scapes Inc................................................................................................................69

Noslo Drywall Ltd.......................................................................................................OBC

Botting & Associates.................................................................................................... 75 BURNCO............................................................................................................................ 87 Caliber Landscaping & Irrigation.............................................................................76 Candu Automation & Control Solutions Ltd....................................................... 23 Canem Systems Ltd.........................................................................................................5 Centaur Products Inc..................................................................................................... 21 Cooper Equipment Rentals.........................................................................................81 D.A. Electric Ltd...............................................................................................................24 D.A. Building Systems Ltd...........................................................................................33 Dawson Wallace Construction Ltd.............................................................................3 Delcan Building Materials Ltd...................................................................................29 Dennis’ Dirtworx.............................................................................................................45 Derochie Painting Ltd................................................................................................... 72 DMT Mechanical Ltd......................................................................................................82 EECOL Electric................................................................................................................. 21 Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta....................................................76 Envirogeotech Consulting Inc...................................................................................28 Floor Designs...................................................................................................................24 Fuzo Woodworks & Design.......................................................................................83 Gescan................................................................................................................................66

Onsite Safety Management Inc................................................................................. 61 OssaTerra Ltd..................................................................................................................... 9 PCL Construction Management Inc......................................................................IBC Positive Life Concepts.................................................................................................... 9 ProBuild Construction Ltd.......................................................................................... 72 Quality Exteriors Ltd.....................................................................................................20 Ridge Electric................................................................................................................... 52 Ririe Excavating & Aggregate Ltd...........................................................................28 Roest Contracting Ltd..................................................................................................68 Scenic Landscaping Ltd..............................................................................................86 Schwartz Reliance Insurance....................................................................................45 Sego Industries Inc......................................................................................................... 61 Silver Ridge Construction............................................................................................19 Simpson Plumbing........................................................................................................84 Southern Excavating & Trucking Inc.................................................................... IFC Southwest & Mid West Design Construction.......................................... 62 & 63 Spraytek Insulation Ltd................................................................................................ 87 Steve’s Urethane Inc......................................................................................................86 Synergy Ltd...................................................................................................................... 60

Ground Breakers Construction Inc.............................................................................5

Timber-Tech Truss Inc................................................................................................... 27

Guillevin International................................................................................................... 61

Titan Masonry Ltd..........................................................................................................88

Headwater Equipment Sales Ltd................................................................................7

Tollestrup Construction Inc........................................................................................ 33

Inland Concrete................................................................................................................ 51

Top Notch Mechanical Ltd..........................................................................................88

Inland Screw Piling........................................................................................................83

United Rentals.................................................................................................................89

J A Building Services...................................................................................................... 9

Upper Limit Scaffolding............................................................................................... 31

Jack’s Mechanical Insulation Limited..................................................................... 22

VHL Construction Ltd....................................................................................................19

Jay & Jo Exteriors Ltd...................................................................................................82

Ward Bros. Construction Ltd..................................................................................... 73

KB Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.......................................................................... 21

Westco Construction Ltd............................................................................................ 57

KDH Painting Inc.............................................................................................................45

Wil-Sand Custom Woodwork Ltd........................................................................... 23

Kost Fire-Safety.............................................................................................................. 23

Zero Gravity Crane and Rigging Inc........................................................................16

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