NorthWorks 2024

NorthWORKS

2024

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IN THIS ISSUE Land acknowledgement – Lheidli T’enneh................................................. 6 Message from NRCA CEO, Nicole Bryant...................................................8 Message from NRCA Chair, Tim Holmes..................................................10 NRCA Board of Directors.................................................................................. 12 NRCA Staff.............................................................................................................. 12 Op ed: Investing in connection – The real value of association membership

By Nicole Bryant..................................................................................................... 14 Message from British Columbia Construction Association............. 16 Celebrating 55 years of dedicated service and well-being

By BCCA Employee Benefit Trust.................................................................... 18 Builders Life TalentCentral

By Chris Atchison, BCCA President................................................................ 20 NCSO® and NHSATM – The indispensable safety designations for small construction employers..................................................................22 Build the North 2024......................................................................................... 24 Gold Seal Certification Program: Elevating construction careers through excellence Construction at the UHNBC featuring Spirit of the North Healthcare...................................................................... 26 New UHNBC Care Tower set to improve healthcare for northern British Columbia................................................ 30 Corestock Industrial Supply presented with two NRCA Awards..............................................................32 Prince Rupert Indigenous Housing Project underway....................... 34 NRCA Membership listing............................................................................... 36 Index to advertisers............................................................................................ 46 4 Northern Regional Construction Association

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Northern Regional Construction Association would like to acknowledge that our operations office is situated on the unceded ancestral territory of the Lheidli T’enneh. We also acknowledge that within the full region that we represent, there are many members that are located

on the traditional lands of various nations within Northern B.C. To see a full map and representation of these nations, please follow the QR link above. We recognize the beautiful land of these first nations communities on which we all live, build, work, and play. As an association, we support Truth

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and Reconciliation as well as all 94 Calls to Action. At NRCA, we feel that this acknowledgment is just a first step in supporting reconciliation and believe it is our responsibility to examine our history and pay full respect to the keepers of the land, as well as the land itself. l

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MESSAGE FROM THE NRCA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

NICOLE BRYANT

Dear members of the Northern Regional Construction Association As I reflect on the past year, I’m proud of what

priorities. Our popular golf tournament fostered

we’ve achieved as a community and as an

valuable connections, and we eagerly anticipate

association, even amidst shifts in our economic

the upcoming holiday gala, which promises to

and political landscape. British Columbia’s recent

be a memorable evening. Looking ahead, we are

election has brought a new government, and

committed to continuing our successful events

we hope it will address both the opportunities

while expanding our offerings in professional

and challenges facing our industry. Although

development, training, and education. We believe

there are some unknowns as this government

these opportunities are vital for supporting our

takes shape, we remain cautiously optimistic

members and advancing the industry as a whole.

about the potential for growth and collaboration.

Our region holds a significant share of British Columbia’s construction potential, with approximately $89.7 billion in proposed projects out of the $166 billion projected for the province overall. This level of development highlights northern B.C.’s crucial role in our province’s future.

Construction is the leading employer within the goods and services sector, accounting for 10% of BC’s GDP and contributing $29.3 billion to the economy. However, we are facing challenges that impact our ability to meet the rising demand.

Over the next decade, we expect more than 20,000 job vacancies in construction across B.C., driven by both retirements and expansion needs.

Currently, only 5.7% of our workforce is comprised of women. Addressing these workforce shortages means building a more inclusive, welcoming

As we work to grow our membership and strengthen our collective voice, we emphasize the importance of being part of the NRCA. Membership in our association empowers us to better advocate for your needs and effect meaningful change within our industry. With a larger, united membership, we can amplify our impact, especially as we lobby for prompt payment legislation, pursue lien reform, and promote fair, open, and transparent procurement practices.

As we close out the year, I am deeply grateful to each of our members. Your dedication, hard work, and trust in this association propel us forward, and we remain committed to supporting you and advocating on your behalf. Together, we will navigate the challenges and seize the

environment for all and attracting diverse talent

opportunities that lie ahead. I am proud of what

that will strengthen our industry.

we have accomplished and look forward to a

Reflecting on the past year, we’ve celebrated

future where our industry will continue to thrive,

many successful events that brought our

innovate, and contribute to the prosperity of our

members together, reinforcing the unity within

region. Thank you for being a part of NRCA and

our community. The second annual Build the

for everything you do to advance our industry.

North conference was a major highlight, focusing

Here’s to another successful year marked by

on leadership development and regional

resilience, collaboration, and growth. l

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MESSAGE FROM THE NRCA CHAIR

TIM HOLMES

Dear members and friends of the Northern Regional Construction Association As my term as Board Chair comes to a close this April, I

I am especially proud of our focus on member

find myself reflecting on what an incredible journey it has

engagement and professional development. Events like

been to serve this vibrant organization and the dedicated

the Build the North conference, our popular annual golf

professionals that make up the Northern Regional

tournament, and the winter gala underscore the power

Construction Association. It’s been a privilege to work

of coming together as a community to share knowledge,

alongside such passionate individuals who are committed

strengthen connections, and celebrate our collective

not only to advancing the interests of our industry but

achievements. These gatherings are not only valuable

also to building a stronger, more resilient northern British

for networking but are essential in uniting us around a

Columbia.

shared purpose.

During my time as Chair, I have witnessed NRCA’s

As we look ahead, I am confident that NRCA will

unwavering dedication to the needs of our members,

continue to grow and adapt to the needs of our industry

whether through advocacy for prompt payment and

in the north. The board and staff remain committed to

lien reform, efforts to improve transparency and fairness

advocating for meaningful change and ensuring that

in procurement, or initiatives that promote diversity

the voices of our members are heard at every level. I am

and inclusion within the industry. The work we do goes

immensely grateful for the opportunity to have served

beyond individual projects or businesses; it’s about

as Chair, and I look forward to seeing NRCA reach even

shaping a future where construction professionals from

greater heights under new leadership. Thank you to each

all backgrounds can thrive and contribute to a prosperous

and every one of you for your support and dedication to

region.

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Investing in connection The real value of association membership

By Nicole Bryant Membership organizations and

organizations to function, grow, and

influence and resources to bring

associations play a foundational

fulfill their missions. As memberships

about changes that no individual

role in the fabric of society, providing

decline, so does the financial and

business could accomplish alone.

opportunity for collective action and

volunteer resources that allow

This collective strength can lead to

community support. Membership

associations to advocate effectively,

significant legislative, economic, and

in such associations is not only

offer professional development, and

social advancements that benefit

beneficial but essential, even for

provide a platform for collective

all members within the industry, and

those who might feel they can

action. This erosion of support poses

often, society at large. Yet, while

gain advantages without direct

a risk not only to the associations

non-members may still benefit

involvement. Although many of the

themselves but also to the broader

from these efforts, the support of

benefits provided by associations

communities they serve.

all industry professionals is crucial

extend broadly across communities,

The weakening of social

for ensuring the organization’s

individuals have a strong moral

organizations, whether they be

sustainability. By contributing

and social responsibility to support

recreational leagues, religious

dues, volunteering, or participating

these organizations through

congregations, or civic associations,

in events, members enable

membership and active involvement.

signals a reduction in social

associations to conduct research,

In essence, associations rely on the

capital, which is the foundation

advocate for policy changes, and

contributions, energy, and advocacy

of trust and mutual support in a

provide training that benefits both

of their members to advance their

community. Without these networks,

individuals and the industry as a

missions and ensure the long-term

communities are less resilient,

whole.

vitality of the communities they

less informed, and ultimately less

serve.

In an increasingly isolated world,

capable of addressing collective

membership in organizations

In recent years, we have

needs. Participation in associations,

provides not only practical benefits

seen a troubling decline in

therefore, is not simply a personal

but also a vital source of identity

membership across various types

decision; it is a commitment to the

and belonging. Being part of a

of organizations, from industry

well-being of the broader society.

professional organization, for

associations and trade groups to

Associations provide a structured

example, allows members to share

civic and recreational clubs. This

way to address specific needs

their experiences, challenges, and

downward trend, documented

within industries, professions,

victories with others who understand

extensively by researchers, shows

and communities. For instance,

their unique context. This sense

changing social dynamics and a

construction associations advocate

of camaraderie strengthens both

growing preference for individual

for industry-wide issues such as

individual resolve and group

goals rather than communal

workforce development, safety

cohesion. Such networks can prove

engagement. The reduction

standards, and fair regulatory

invaluable when members face

in membership is particularly

practices. Membership contributions

challenges, whether that involves

concerning because it directly

and active engagement allow these

navigating regulatory changes,

impacts the ability of these

organizations to leverage collective

securing business during economic

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downturns, or facing personal struggles that impact work.

Associations offer a platform for mutual aid and empowerment, and through participation, individuals contribute to a culture of support that transcends individual interests.

Membership in associations also plays a critical role in civic engagement and the democratic process. Many associations act as advocacy groups, representing the interests of their members in local, regional, and national governments.

They work to educate policymakers, influence legislation, and mobilize voters on issues relevant to their membership. Without sufficient support, associations may lack the necessary resources to sustain long-term advocacy campaigns or respond swiftly to emerging issues.

By joining and actively participating, members ensure that their voices are heard and that the association can maintain a powerful presence in public discourse.

In a society where we seem to be become more divided, a decline in civic engagement correlates with a rise in social and economic inequality. When individuals withdraw from associations, communities become

more fragmented and polarized, which makes it harder to solve complex problems collaboratively.

Associations, by providing platforms for people with shared interests to come together, play a critical role in breaking down these divisions.

They facilitate dialogue between diverse individuals and groups, fostering understanding and bridging gaps. This communal aspect of associations, which puts people in regular contact with others from different backgrounds, helps build the kind of mutual trust and respect that is crucial for a functioning democracy. By joining and supporting these organizations, individuals help cultivate an inclusive society where different perspectives are not only represented but respected.

It is important to recognize that association memberships are an investment, not only in individual development but also in the collective well-being. Membership dues and volunteer work are what make it possible for associations to provide valuable services such as professional development, networking opportunities, and policy advocacy. In many cases, these organizations operate on

limited budgets and rely heavily on member contributions to function.

When individuals join associations, they make it possible for these groups to exist and continue their work. Without active members and the financial support they bring, many associations would struggle to maintain their operations, let alone make a meaningful impact.

Membership, therefore, is not merely a transactional relationship but a way to contribute to something greater than oneself.

By choosing to join and participate in associations, individuals are not only enhancing their own lives but also investing in the future of their community. Associations rely on the dedication and support of their members to advocate, educate, and build better futures. Whether through financial contributions, volunteer efforts, or simply the act of showing up, members play a crucial role in advancing the needs of the collective. In a world where social ties are increasingly fragmented, joining an association is an act of solidarity that ensures that everyone has a voice, a support network, and the power to effect change. l

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BCCA PRESIDENT’S REPORT

CHRIS ATCHISON

The health of an industry depends as much on proactive measures taken by those who want to see it thrive as it does on how well they perform under pressure. At BCCA, we adopt a holistic approach to addressing the issues faced by B.C.’s construction industry as it deals with workforce shortages and other challenges to the viability of the companies that make up its numbers. Our focus this past year remained consistent with our mission: building a vibrant workforce, supporting construction delivery, and reinforcing our communities.

Workforce development programs are a cornerstone of our efforts to eliminate shortages which threaten

our industry. BCCA activity and achievements this past fiscal year included: • The resounding success of the Builders Life promotional campaign, which increased notoriety of the trades among the general public and created a talent pool nearly 10,000 strong. The powerful message of Builders Life resonated with both job seekers and employers across B.C. • The successful delivery of the Apprenticeship Services program, which surpassed its objectives and injected well over $16 million into B.C.’s economy. The program created over two thousand new first-year apprentices for B.C.,

including more than 1,000 from equity-deserving groups.

• The ramping up of the Building Builders program, which saw mentees matched with mentors able to provide guidance as they take their place within our industry.

• The continued success of BCCA Integrating Newcomers (BCCA-IN) and the Skilled Trades Employment Program (STEP). These longstanding programs today efficiently and effectively address needs identified over a decade ago.

• Five years of Builders Code influencing accepted behaviour in the workplace, from the worksite to the boardroom.

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It is encouraging to see these programs and initiatives meet the expectations of people seeking to advance in an industry that needs them.

BCCA continued to advocate on behalf of industry, particularly with regards to prompt payment, lien reform, and adjudication. We led over 30 industry partners in co-signing a letter to the Attorney General demanding the enactment of Prompt Payment Legislation, and commissioned a Cross-Jurisdictional Analysis which we delivered to the Premier, the Attorney General, and the Minister of Finance. Our ongoing commitment to fair, open, and transparent procurement practices and contract terms found a voice in our successful Owners Only series, which continues to educate public owners on important topics such as “Contract A,” the BC Builders Lien Act, change orders, and project delivery methods. This work seeks to open dialogue and build trust with public sector owners across B.C. On the question of Prompt Payment Legislation, which dominated our advocacy efforts this year, we moved from a position of optimism to one of disappointment as it became clear that our objective wouldn’t be achieved within the current legislative cycle. Our message to government is clear: Prompt Payment Legislation is good for B.C.’s construction industry, is good for B.C.’s economy, and is good for the taxpayers of British Columbia. We continue to strive for this win-winwin. We continue to demonstrate to government that we can be both an effective partner and a reliable sounding board as we work together

to ensure a bright future for our province.

This year has seen BCCA continue its path of reconciliation with Indigenous communities. I invite industry to consult BCCA’s Truth and Reconciliation: Industry Priorities page and access resources for B.C. employers. Join us on a journey that is meaningful and rewarding.

As we turn the page on another year and look towards the future, I cannot overstate how appreciative I am of contributions made by our staff and board, and how grateful I am to be collaborating with the leadership at the four regional construction associations and other stakeholder organizations.

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Celebrating 55 years of dedicated service and well-being

By Arthur Chung

The BCCA Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) is proud to celebrate a significant milestone – 55 years of providing comprehensive health and

wellness benefits to the construction industry across British Columbia and beyond. Since our founding in 1969, our mission has been to support the

hardworking individuals who drive the construction sector, ensuring they and their families have access to the essential benefits that protect their health, financial stability, and overall well-being.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE STAND FOR

The BCCA Employee Benefit Trust was established to help employers of all sizes provide health benefits to their employees at affordable rates. Today, we proudly serve over 8,500 members across 500 employers, continually adapting our benefits to meet the evolving needs of employers and employees. What sets us apart is our member-centric approach, where every decision we

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provider of benefits for construction

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ensuring long-term stability in the

workers across BC and beyond.

Trust is dedicated to providing

years ahead.

Our plans have expanded to meet

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the evolving physical and mental

promote the health, security, and

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A benefits plan is more than just insurance – it’s a support system that helps employees thrive while giving companies the ability to attract and retain top talent. Our goal has always been to provide reliable, stable benefits that employers can count on. During challenging times, like the COVID-19 pandemic, we quickly acted with relief measures such as reducing health and dental premiums to ease the financial burden on our members.

We are committed to continually enhancing our offerings to meet emerging health concerns. From the addition of hyaluronic acid injections for osteoarthritis treatment to increasing the Basic Life/AD&D termination age to 75 (from age 70), our plans are designed to reflect the evolving needs of our members.

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B.C.’s only construction industry-specific job board

By Chris Atchison, BCCA President By construction, for construction.

We’ve always believed that construction knows best what construction needs. And we know how to get the job done. It’s in this spirit that we launched Builders Life TalentCentral, a job board that matches construction employers with job seekers across B.C. We all remember the highly successful “This is what a builder looks like” Builders Life ad campaign, which ran last year. The resounding success of that campaign

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resulted in a talent pool nearly 10,000 strong. When we saw that, we knew that we had to convert that interest by job seekers into value for our industry. Builders Life TalentCentral was born.

Builders Life TalentCentral allows employers to post job openings and connect with talent. It helps in the hiring process while allowing job seekers to create a profile and access career opportunities. All this is at no cost for job seekers and integrated members of B.C.’s regional construction associations, with whom we partnered to make BCCA’s Builders Life TalentCentral a reality.

KEY FEATURES OF BUILDERS LIFE TALENTCENTRAL INCLUDE: For employers

• Post job openings and search talent profiles, from entrylevel to executive roles.

• Search and review job seeker profiles and resumes.

• Contact job seekers directly.

• Premium services for all employers will be available on a fee-basis.

For job seekers • Find and apply for current job postings across the province.

• Create a personal profile, upload a resume, with an option to be searchable to B.C. construction employers.

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Builders Life TalentCentral is a proactive measure, aimed at closing the workforce shortage gap in B.C. The number of job openings expected in B.C.’s ICIR (industrial, commercial, institutional and residential (multi-unit))

sector by 2033 as the result of retirements and expansion is 20,700, of which 6,600 are forecast to remain unfilled.

This is a significant improvement over the past five years but is still not enough. We need to do more as an industry to recruit new workers to fill the jobs that will be vacated by retirees. By making construction more attractive to a diverse talent pool, and by offering employers a tool and the means to connect with job seekers through Builders Life TalentCentral, we hope to help solve B.C.’s workforce shortage crisis.

Job seekers have reason to be interested in construction as a career path. Data from our 2024 B.C. Construction Industry Survey tells the story. Construction continues to pay very competitively, as entry-level respondents on average report earning 25% higher than minimum wage. The average hourly wage across all trades ranges from $22.11/hr for those working less than one year to $42.71/hr for those working more than 10 years. The majority of workers report being paid overtime, while most report receiving health benefits, working full time and working year-round. Builders Life TalentCentral offers job seekers an effective tool to identify

opportunities and reach out to employers. Finding work in B.C.’s construction industry has never been easier.

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NCSO® and NHSA™ – The indispensable safety designations for small construction employers There are more than two

who have chosen occupational

dozen safety certifications and

health and safety (OH&S) as their

designations commonly recognized

profession. They’re hired by larger

in Canada — but the designations

companies with the resources to

of National Construction Safety

employ one or more people as part

Officer (NCSO®) and National

of the OH&S team.

But most Canadian construction

Health and Safety Administrator (NHSATM) hold particular significance

companies are smaller. In 2023,

for small construction employers.

Statistics Canada reported that

Here’s why.

more than 61% of Canadian

Most of the safety certifications

construction companies were micro

and designations important to

companies — those employing

construction employers are held

fewer than five employees. Even

by people in larger companies

companies employing as many as

whose only function is to support

20 people rarely have the resources

the company’s health and safety

to hire a dedicated health and

program. Those who have earned

safety person.

Canadian Registered Safety

Smaller employers typically

Professional (CRSP®) certification,

designate health and safety

for example, are typically those

functions to employees who have

other duties. These could include a member of the trades — a formworker, carpenter, or electrician — or an office administrator. In some cases, the owner of the company performs double-duty as both president and health and safety officer. That’s where NCSO® and NHSATM come in — to enhance the safety credentials of people who are already offering health and safety services within the company.

Earning these designations expands their safety toolkit by providing practical training in construction safety management skills and principles.

WHO OFFERS NCSO® AND NHSATM TRAINING?

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To apply for the NCSO® designation, a person must have

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complete a list of required courses,

system; review and identify health

field experience — someone who

which covers subjects such as basic

and safety issues specific to the

works directly and actively in the

auditing principles, Certificate of

work site and company operations;

construction field, someone who

Recognition (COR®) essentials,

and communicate effectively

is directly and actively engaged in

hazard and risk management, joint

with government, OH&S officers,

safety (for example, a site safety

health and safety committees,

coordinator), or someone responsible

and investigating and reporting

management, and workers

for the supervision of construction

incidents. They also need to conduct

workers, who also works directly and

an approved health and safety

actively in the construction field.

audit.

Those who apply for the NHSATM

NHSATM applicants complete the

designation typically want to play

same courses, but conducting an

a role — or a larger role — in the

audit is optional.

administration of their company’s health and safety program. They do not require construction field experience.

AN NCSO® OR NHSATM?

NCSO® applicants need to

skills will be recognized nationally by all members of the CFCSA. Those who earn recognition as an NCSO® or NHSATM may choose to use their training as a starting point to take on a larger role in

WHAT SKILLS WILL I HAVE

health and safety or pursue other

MASTERED AS AN NCSO® OR

safety certifications. However,

NHSATM?

with these credentials in place

An NCSO® and NHSA

TM

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME

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they can continue to make a

qualified to assist in implementing,

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Build the North 2024 Fostering connections and celebrating excellence in northern B.C. construction

By Lisa Kopochinski The Build the North conference was

of the Canadian Construction

held this past April in Prince George,

Association; Chris Atchinson,

B.C. This was the second year for the

President of the British Columbia

northern region trade conference,

Construction Association; and

and it proved to be a big success for

Nicole Bryant, CEO of the Northern

attendees and sponsors.

Regional Construction Association.

“We doubled our participation

“Our keynote speaker was former

move forward and recover from

this year,” says Nicole Bryant, CEO,

NHL player Bob Wilkie who spoke

challenging experiences. He also

Northern Regional Construction

about mental health and how it is

gave a session on giving and

Association. “We went from 100

very important to protect and invest

receiving feedback regarding

attendees the first year to 190 this

in it,” says Bryant.

management leadership feedback.

year. It was well received and very

After enduring mental health

Bryant says that the NRCA is

challenges as a result of a tragedy,

pleased that some of the bigger

The Opening Remarks featured

Wilkie shared the importance

players in the industry are coming

three impressive individuals: Mary

of committing to mental health

out to support the conference.

Van Buren, Outgoing President

wellness daily to be able to

much needed.”

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Breakout Sessions included several great presentations by a variety of industry professionals, including: • Fostering Professional Development with Gold Seal Certification: presented by Chanel Roberts, Manager, Education and Gold Seal Certification Program, Canadian Construction Association • How to Give and Receive Feedback: presented by Bob Wilkie, President of I Got Mind • Skilled Trades Certification: What You Need to Know? presented by Taylor Rizzo, Certification Advisor,

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SkilledTradesBC • Ready To Become a Mentor? presented by Joy Magnell, Community Engagement Manager, Building Builders • B.C.’s Energy Landscape: presented

by John Drazic, Regional Energy Solutions Manager, Fortis BC Highlights from Main Stage Sessions included: • Unraveling Risk: Navigating Supplementary Conditions in Construction Contracts, presented

by Katy Fairley, Industry Standard Practices Consultant, British Columbia Construction Association • Efficiency Unleashed: Navigating the Future with Generative AI in Construction, sponsored by KPMG, and presented By Shelley Buchi, CPA, CA, CFP (Senior Manager,

KPMG) and Zach Smith, CPA, CA (Tax Partner, KPMG) 2025 CONFERENCE

Bryant says plans for the 2025 Conference are underway and early bird tickets will be available in December on the NRCA website.

The awards ceremony will take place during the conference as Bryant says it is better for members and attendees that travel to Prince George from around the region to attend.

“Our award winners were very excited to be recognized for some of the great projects we do up here,” says Bryant. “These are complex projects. It’s rare that you see our contractors celebrate the work that they do.”

The Association is now accepting

nominations for the 2025 Conference.

There are a variety of award categories that include General Contractor of the Year, in addition to individual awards.

“We also have a Women in Construction award and an Administrator of the Year award,” says Bryant. “Categories are on our website. Anyone can submit a nomination for a category for themselves or for another company.

In the project section, you can selfnominate.”

She concludes by expressing her heartfelt appreciation, “We are super grateful to have our members support a vision we have and know that this is an important part of our industry.” l

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Gold Seal Certification Program: Elevating construction careers through excellence This certification is a nationally recognized standard of excellence for construction management professionals

By Lisa Kopochinski With its mission to inspire a progressive, innovative, and sustainable construction industry that consistently acts with integrity, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is the national voice for the country’s institutional, commercial, industrial, civil, and multi-residential construction industry.

“Our services include access to valuable industry information, best practices, professional development opportunities through our Gold Seal Nicole Belcher, a corporate safety manager with CIF Construction Ltd. in Prince George received her certification in 2020.

Program, and robust advocacy and leadership at the national level – all designed to empower construction

STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE

professionals,” says CCA President

The Gold Seal Certification is a nationally recognized standard of excellence for construction management professionals. It demonstrates credibility, expertise, education, and dedication to continuous learning and development within the industry.

This Certification is open to construction management professionals who identify with one of the following designations: Estimator, Foreperson, Owner’s Construction Manager, Project Manager, Safety Practitioner, or Superintendent.

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Representing 18,000 member firms through 64 local and provincial Integrated Partner Associations across Canada, the CCA offers two types of membership – integrated and corporate – tailored to meet the needs of its members.

“We advocate for our members, raising their interests with policymakers as we work together to build a better Canada for families, communities, and businesses,” says Gilbert. “We also encourage continued professional development and training through our Gold Seal Program.”

“ Achieving Gold Seal Certification showcases exceptional competence, credibility, and professionalism and sets you apart in a competitive job market.”

—CCA President Rodrigue Gilbert

CCA President Rodrigue Gilbert says candidates can earn their Gold Seal Certification through a combination of industry experience, education, and the successful completion of an examination.

“Candidates can earn their Gold Seal Certification through a combination of industry experience, education, and the successful completion of an examination,” explains Gilbert.

for interpersonal communication as

go back to do his Gold Seal but

well as for company development.

put it aside. “I had a new family,

MEET TWO GOLD SEAL CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS

Nicole Belcher, a corporate safety manager with CIF Construction Ltd. in Prince George, B.C. is a long-standing Gold Seal Certified individual who received certification in 2020. She became interested in the injury management and safety process after her spouse suffered a workplace injury.

“I’ve dealt with different aspects of occupational health and safety through my career and construction safety was something I was interested in,” she says.

Prior to entering the construction field, Belcher worked in community health and spoke to individuals who had received certification.

“The courses seemed so relevant.

It was just that touch of added flare.

I believe the ethics courses are the most important. It gave me the groundwork to develop a very ethical program and a code of ethics for our company.”

Belcher also uses this information

“Since I’ve had it, I’ve held the

and it moved to the back burner.

same position. However, in the

However, it was always in the back

event I was going forward, it’s very

of my mind as I’ve completed many

beneficial. It’s recognizable for the

seminars, workshops, and training

company just as much as for the

classes throughout the years. The

individual.”

Gold Seal program is a marker that

She adds that it provides that

you’re committed to your industry,

touch of integrity to the company.

to learning and growing, and

“It shows that the company will

continuing your education.”

go above and beyond the basics

As operations manager, he serves

and that they care about their

as project manager and does

employees as well as the industry.

general superintendent work, and

I encourage everyone to pursue it

works on commercial, institutional,

because it’s a higher standard.”

and industrial projects.

Justin Herle is currently employed

“For me, it’s important to show

at Datoff Bros. Construction, a

that you’re growing and developing,

general contractor in Prince George,

and the Gold Seal program

B.C., and he is one of the newest

demonstrates your commitment

Gold Seal Certified individuals. He

to that development. Through the

says knowing how infrastructure is

process of the program, you see

built and functions has always been

that there are so many facets to

of interest to him.

construction. It’s not how just the

“I’ve always enjoyed business and technology as well, and I have

actual trades work.”

Herle says the construction

a knack for finances, budgets,

industry is quite diverse in terms

schedules, and people. I did some

of the roles that are required.

work on the business side of

Individuals with financial literacy and

construction and completed my Red

those knowledgeable about law are

Seal in 2013 after a couple of years

important.

of being superintendent.”

Herle says he always wanted to

“Contracts are very important. We need engineers and people that are NorthWORKS 27

Justin Herle, who works at Datoff Bros. Construction in Prince George, says the Gold Seal program shows that you’re committed to your industry.

physically capable of doing the job.

earn certification is $650, which

Seal Certification demonstrate

We also need to increase the level of

includes $425 for enrollment, $100

a dedication to professional

mentorship in our industry.”

for the GSC application, and $125 for

development and industry best

the exam.

practices, fostering a culture of

He adds that when a company employs Gold Seal employees, it

Gold Seal Certification benefits

shows they have credible people on

construction management

board.

professionals in their careers in a

“It’s also accountability that

number of ways.

you’re committed to your education.

“Achieving Gold Seal Certification

Construction is evolving. There are

showcases exceptional competence,

different trends, new technologies,

credibility, and professionalism and

and new precedents being set in

sets you apart in a competitive

different law settings. We need

job market,” says Gilbert. “Pursuing

to continue to evolve. Challenge

this certification enhances your

yourself by signing up and making a

reputation and credibility among

goal to complete it because you’re

peers, employers, and clients,

going to learn a lot in the process.”

setting you apart by demonstrating

HOW TO APPLY

For those interested in the

your commitment to professional development and continuous learning.”

continuous improvement and excellence.”

Achieving recognition as a Gold Seal Employer can also bolster a company’s reputation for quality and professionalism as clients are seeking assurance that competent and dependable professionals will be managing their projects.

When asked about the feedback the CCA is receiving from individuals who went through the certification, Gilbert says it has been very positive.

“Many view it as a significant milestone that enhances their skills and adds value to their employer’s

program, the first step is to visit the

Employers are increasingly

CCA website at https://www.cca-

preferring or requiring Gold Seal

acc.com/gold-seal/ for information

Certified professionals for leadership

on how to apply, complete a self-

roles, as hiring individuals with this

assessment, and determine your

certification benefits companies

their own career growth,” he says.

eligibility. To begin the certification

greatly.

“With nearly 12,000 GSCs, this

projects. Some are also saying that it has positioned them as role models, inspiring others to pursue

“It enhances a company’s

community of professionals is proud

in the Program. Once they are

reputation among clients as a

to demonstrate their high level of

approved as a Gold Seal Intern, and

company that hires the best and

knowledge and commitment to

meet the 100 credits requirement,

brightest,” says Gilbert. “Companies

staying current with industry trends.

they can apply to be approved to

committed to supporting their

It’s a win-win for employees and

write the exam. The total cost to

employees in achieving Gold

employers alike.” l

journey, applicants must first enroll

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New UHNBC Care Tower set to improve healthcare for northern British Columbia

By Paul Adair

Originally called Prince George Regional Hospital, University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) in Prince George was first built in 1958 and has served the region well for almost 70 years.

In that time, the venerable facility has seen additions to its footprint, which were completed in 1978 and 2003, and there are currently 10 additional buildings that make up the 276-bed UHNBC site.

But there has been nothing like what is on the horizon for UHNBC, with its ambitious plans for a new $1.579-billion acute care tower.

Given that UHNBC has been in service for so long, the hospital has been showing its age in recent years and is today simply too small and outdated to continue serving the growing needs of Prince George

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August 8, 2024, Provincial funding announcement for UHNBC patient care tower, courtesy of Northern Health.

and the surrounding region into the future – especially considering aging demographics and an expected 20 per cent population increase of the Northern Health coverage area over the next two decades.

“We know we have work ahead of us to make world-class acute care more accessible in the north and we’ll keep working to get the job done,” said former B.C. Minister of Health, Adrian Dix, in a press release.

“As our population grows and ages, in Prince George and throughout the province, we’re investing in health care to meet current and future demand.”

As an organization that works to enhance the quality of healthcare within the UHNBC service area, the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation partners with the

hospital through facilitating collaboration between donors, healthcare partners, and the Northern Health Authority. In this role, the Foundation has long advocated for the exact kind of improved service the new care tower will bring to the region.

“We look for priorities, such as minimizing travel and reducing – or eliminating – wait times for our northern patients,” says Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation CEO, Aimee Cassie. “Our goal is to help make care more accessible and closer to home for residents across the region, ultimately, removing barriers to care.”

A PLACE FOR HEALING

The care tower will be located on the southeast corner of the UHNBC

“ The surgical suite and additional beds, along with the interventional cardiac care, will help to narrow the gap in health services we currently see in northern British Columbia.”

– Aimee Cassie, Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation campus on the site of the health unit building between Edmonton and Winnipeg streets. When complete, the facility will feature enhanced acute care and a dedicated cardiac unit that will more than double the current number of beds for surgical, mental-health, and cardiac services from 102 to 211.

Currently dispersed throughout the hospital, cardiac care will become centralized in the 11-storey acute-care tower with a new six-bed cardiac-care unit and a new 20-bed cardiac step-down unit. Along with interventional cardiac services the development will bring, northern residents will have better access to the critical cardiac care they need closer to home.

“People don’t always realize the travel that is required from the north to access interventional cardiac care,” says Cassie. “While we have just opened the first cardiac care unit at UHNBC, which was more than a million dollars of investment from Spirit of the North, the program is still in its infancy and the long-term goal of advancing and improving the cardiac services available in the north remains.”

The tower will also house a stateof-the-art surgical unit with 47 new beds, bringing the total to 102, and it will increase the size and number of operating rooms from seven to 12. An expanded medical device and reprocessing department will add to the improved surgical capacity and create a more efficient surgical environment.

“The surgical suite and additional beds, along with the interventional cardiac care, will help to narrow the gap in health services we currently see in northern British Columbia,” says Cassie. “We also believe that the new care tower will show off some of our northern influences, which is a testament to the region and the patience we’ve shown in waiting for this project to come to fruition.”

REDEFINING WELLNESS

Care for those suffering with mental health illnesses or substance addictions has evolved immensely in the years since UHNBC was first built in 1958. And while the hospital and staff have strived to always provide the best care in the areas of mental health and addiction, clinical and design standards to support those struggling with mental health and addictions have changed considerably since UHNBC’s construction, which the new care tower will address.

To better meet the need for mental-health and substanceuse services, the number of treatment beds will increase by 36 to a total of 83, including 11 youth psychiatric-assessment beds, four brief-intervention beds, 36 adult psychiatric beds and 32 withdrawalmanagement beds. The design will also incorporate brighter and more cheerful treatment areas and living spaces that will encourage better patient outcomes.

“This is not only an area of care that is challenging the north – it

affects every community across the province,” says Cassie. “The more mental health supports and beds we can provide here in Prince George will only help to relieve some of the pressure on other parts of the healthcare system, as well as support the amazing teams on the front line who are doing incredible work during trying and difficult circumstances.”

AN OPTIMISTIC RESPONSE

Northern Health originally submitted a concept plan to the provincial government for the new patient care tower in 2017 which was approved in 2020. Early work on the project has already begun with the start of construction on a 471-space parkade on Lethbridge Street next to the BC Cancer Centre for the North. The next stage for the patient-care tower will be the procurement process, with construction beginning in fall 2026 and completion by summer 2031.

“This project has been on the radar for quite some time now and while there is still much work to do, we are eager for groundbreaking,” says Cassie.

That said, excitement is growing, and UHNBC staff and other stakeholders – like Spirit of the North – are looking forward to what the new care tower will bring to the hospital.

“Spirit of the North is looking forward to the day when cardiac patients don’t have to travel for interventional cardiac care. Instead, we can provide that level of interventional care here in the North.

That will be the ‘full circle’ moment for all of us.” says Cassie. “Obviously there is lots to do before we get there, but the little wins along the way will motivate our volunteers, donors, and supporters, and we are extremely excited about what the future holds.” l NorthWORKS 31

Corestock Industrial Supply presented with two NRCA Awards The NRCA recognizes outstanding achievements within the construction industry

By Lisa Kopochinski

The Northern Regional Construction Association’s Constructing Excellence Awards celebrates exceptional achievements in the construction industry. These awards are divided into three overarching categories, each recognizing outstanding contributions in different areas: project, company, and individual.

The awards highlight the collective effort, skills, and expertise required to complete noteworthy construction projects.

Cassie Savage, business development and marketing manager at Corestock Industrial Supply Ltd., was presented with Employee of the Year Award this year. The company also received Supplier of the Year.

An industrial supplier, the company sells everything from pipefittings to hydraulics and industrial hoses and waterwell supplies. In business for 25 years, customers utilize a mixture of many of the company’s products. The

Cassie Savage, business development and marketing manager at Corestock Industrial Supply Ltd., was presented with Employee of the Year Award this year.

company has tailored its inventory so individuals can get most of what they need at this one-stop shop.

“Ultimately, it’s a testament to the whole team’s hard work, dedication, and the trust our customers, collaborators, and colleagues have in all of us,” says Savage. “We really try to make every experience easy and seamless for the end user and our customers.”

She adds that it was humbling that other people are recognizing the efforts that her whole team is putting into the business, trying to develop those connections, and really putting their best foot forward.

“We strive for excellence, and it’s great that people are recognizing

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“ I want to give kudos to the organizers of the event and the NRCA.”

– Cassie Savage

that we want to be that voice in business where people can rely on us.”

Savage says the biggest differentiator at Corestock Industrial Supply Ltd. is their people. With its strong focus on building strong and lasting customer relationships, the company strives to make things

personable, creating seamless customer experiences, and ensuring its processes and policies align with their customers’ needs.

“Investing in our team members and making sure that their success is going to help uplift them and, ultimately, help the company. Our company president often says, ‘there isn’t anything we sell that our customers can’t get somewhere else.’

What keeps them coming back is our people.”

This was the first gala that Savage attended, and she says it was great to have the whole business community in one place.

“They put on such a great event,

and they made it easy for people to mingle, network, get to know each other, and have a good time in a setting that was a little bit more relaxed, friendlier, and open.”

She adds that she and the team will definitely be attending further events.

“I want to give kudos to the organizers of the event, and the organizers of the NRCA. They do a lot for the whole business community, and they deserve to be recognized in their efforts, and what they’ve also done for all of us. I think it’s important to support the other businesses that are being recognized.” l

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Prince Rupert Indigenous Housing Project underway This impressive project is being funded through BC Housing with a $12-million grant provided through the Indigenous Housing Fund

By Lisa Kopochinski Progress on the 70-unit housing

Kw’alaams Band identified a

residential school system will be

project for Indigenous families and

growing need to provide housing for

provided new homes, which the

Elders near Prince Rupert, B.C. is well

low to moderate income members

Band has recognized as a part of

underway for the Lax Kw’alaams

of its band and made a successful

reconciliation. The smaller homes

Band, the largest of the Tsmishian

submission for IHF funding.

will also be more affordable for

Nation with nearly 3,200 members.

The project is funded by the

elders and small families on a fixed

province through BC Housing with

income—both in terms of rent

residents live in Lax Kw’alaams, with

a $12 million grant provided through

and overall operating costs. To

1,300 in Prince Rupert, and others in

the IHF. Additionally, BC Housing will

accommodate elders and members

the surrounding Vancouver area.

provide approximately $500,000 in

living with disabilities, some of the

annual operating funding.

two-bedroom homes will be barrier

Approximately 800 of these

In June 2018, the Province— through BC Housing—issued a

In a statement from BC Housing,

free and accessible.

Mustafa Kulkhan is the project

request for proposals through the

this new site is in a residential

Building BC Indigenous Housing

neighborhood within a two-minute

manager hired by Laz Kw’alaams to

Fund (IHF), for a $1.7 billion

walk to a major transit route. It will

run this well-needed development

investment to deliver 3,500 new

combine a mix of one, two, and

program.

units of social housing—both on

three-bedroom homes.

and off reserve- in B.C. The Lax

Elders impacted by the

The view of the building from 11th Avenue. The dotted oval is a placeholder for the future mural. Courtesy of DYS Architecture.

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He says the Band applied for affordable housing and the city

The building is designed to blend in with the environment blending aesthetics with functionality to enhance its visual appeal. Courtesy of DYS Architecture

This sketch highlights the character of the setting: Forest and Water. Courtesy of Mustafa Kulkhan.

suggested several sites that were on a list to be redeveloped. The chosen site is a peaceful and secluded location, nestled in a picturesque setting near a tree-lined creek, surrounded by the forest and the river. The building will incorporate artwork on the exterior. The building will feature artistic elements on its exterior, seamlessly blending aesthetics with functionality to enhance its visual appeal.

“We are talking with several artists about the design of a mural for the main entrance of the building,” says Kulkhan. “We went with more natural colours that reflect the environment with the trees and creek nearby. On the inside, we plan to label all of the floors with artwork that will engage the youth.”

DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT

DYS Architecture is the architect on this impressive design-build project, of which IDL Projects is the client.

“Since about 2015, we’ve been quite actively involved in affordable

housing for the Indigenous community. Much of our work in northern areas of B.C. to date has been in Prince George with the Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George,” says Darcy Imada, Associate at DYS Architecture.

“Within the actual apartments, the focus was on bigger units, with the majority having three bedrooms and then a few smaller two- and one-bedroom units. The bigger family units will have washers, dryers, dishwashers, and additional storage.”

David Simpson, DYS Architecture Founding Partner, says there will also be indoor and outdoor amenity spaces for gathering, outdoor basketball courts, and play areas.

“There will be a common laundry area and in-house office amenity space. Also, 20 per cent of the units will come fully accessible for wheelchair mobility. One-bedroom apartments are approximately 600 square feet, and three-bedroom apartments are about 900 square feet.”

Kulkhan says the rental cost range is $400 to $800 per month depending on the unit. “We want to provide safe, stable, clean, and dignified housing. This is a good way to start especially in a community like Prince Rupert where there are few options for affordable housing.

Many of these people have been squeezed out of the market. If they cannot find housing and have to look elsewhere, this impacts individuals and their families and community.”

He adds that people have been asking for housing for a long time, and the Band stepped up to address this issue as it has been well documented.

“I think this building is going to have so many different generations of community members. In our mind, this project kickstarted the trend for more affordable rental housing. It will be a flagship for the area and a bright benefit for everybody in the long term. l NorthWORKS 35

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All Pro Plumbing & Heating Inc.

9750 Alpine Drive Prince George, BC V2N 5W7 Contact: Mons Aase E: aaseroof@outlook.com T: 250-614-3369

1904 Quinn St S Prince George, BC v2N1X5 Contact: Kay Gallagher E: kay@apph.ca T: 250-961-7821

Acadia Northwest Mechanical Inc.

Allpoints Fire Protection Ltd.

5239 Keith Ave Terrace, BC V8G 1L2 Contact: Allan Cameron E: a.cameron@acadiamechanical.ca T: 250-635-4770

2133 Ogilvie Street S Prince George, BC V2N1X2 Contact: Jenn Cook E: jenn.cook@allpointsfireprotection.com T: 250-613-7028

Acera Insurance

Allrite Heating & Ventilation Ltd.

690 Victoria Street Prince George, BC V2L 2K4 Contact: Jason Blackman E: jblackman@capricmw.ca T: 250-564-4434

869-5th Ave Prince George, BC V2L 3K5 Contact: John Worswick E: john@allriteheating.com T: 250-612-3912

Acres Enterprises Ltd.

Alpine Glass Windows and Doors Ltd.

971 Camosun Crescent Kamloops, BC V2C6G1 Contact: Kyle Ruppel E: kyler@acresenterprises.com T: 250-5721744

9712 - 108 Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 0A7 Contact: Koyne Kursteiner E: koynek@alpinewindows.ca T: 250-785-6409

Admiral Roofing Ltd.

Aqua North Plumbing & Heating Ltd. P.O Box 836, 3859 First Ave. Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Contact: Mitch Pederson E: info@aquanorthltd.com T: 250-847-3858

Aqua Plumbing & Heating Ltd. 3115 River Drive Terrace, BC V8G 3P5 Contact: Karleen Lemiski E: aquaplumbing@telus.net T: 250-635-7601

Armtec Inc. 1287 Boundary Road Prince George, BC V2N 5T2 Contact: Iain Elder E: iain.elder@armtec.com T: 250-561-2911

Atco Structures & Logistics Ltd. 982 Boundary Road Prince George, BC V2N 5T2 Contact: Kevin Bowman E: kevin.bowman@atco.com T: 250-561-2255

Axis Mountain Technical Inc.

4214 Cowart Rd Prince George, BC V2N 6H9 Contact: Scott Goldie E: scott@admiralroofing.ca T: 250-561-1230

3723 Highway 16 Terrace, BC V8G 4M2 Contact: Christian Mundhenk E: info@axismountain.ca T: 778-505-2085

Roof Consulting, Design & Inspection Roof Forensic, Surveys & Audits Roof Specification & Tendering

BFL Canada Insurance Services Inc. 395 Victoria Street Prince George, BC V2L 5E3 Contact: Brad Cote E: bcote@bflcanada.ca T: 250-564-4401

BOXX Modular Limited Partnership

Serving BC & Western Territories since 1991

Mons Aase President, RRO, TQ

RCABC – Accepted Observation Firm • IIBEC – Member NRCA – Member

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250•614•3369 aaseroof@outlook.com

6751 Pacific Street Prince George, BC V2N 5S4 Contact: Kris Schmidt E: kschmidt@britco.com T: 250-613-1248

Braun’s Flooring & Home Decor Ltd. 10020 - 96 Ave Fort St. John, BC V1J 1L3 Contact: Jake Braun E: jake@braunsflooring.com T: 250-787-1842

Broadwater Industries (2011) Ltd. 247 - 1 Avenue E. Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A7 Contact: Claudio Pirillo E: cpirillo@bwindustries.ca T: 250-624-5158

Brocor Construction Ltd. Box 569, 2727 Water Treatment Centre Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H4 Contact: Brody Mayer E: brody@brocor.com T: 250-7823404

Brownridge & Company Insurance Services Inc. 1198 Victoria Street Prince George, BC V2L 2L2 Contact: Gordon Brownridge E: gord@brownridgeinsurance.com T: 250-564-0002

Bryant Electric Ltd. 1931 Ogilvie Street Prince George, BC V2N 1X2 Contact: Darcy Bryant E: darcy@bryantelectric.ca T: 250-564-7685

Buckhorn Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) 177 Victoria Street Prince George, BC V2L 5R8 Contact: Sam Batarseh E: sam.batarseh@bdc.ca T: 250-561-5323

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) 177 Victoria Street Prince George, BC V2L 5R8 Contact: Tammy Hamilton E: tammy.hamilton@bdc.ca T: 250-561-5323

BV Electric Ltd. 2400 Telkwa High Road Telkwa, BC V0J 2X1 Contact: Gary Huxtable E: info@bvelectric.ca T: 250-877-9642

Canadian Western Mechanical Ltd. 884 Front Street Quesnel, BC V2J 5Y3 Contact: Mary Myers E: office@cwmltd.ca T: 250-992-9807

CanaSteel Rebar Services Corp PO Box 2215, 315 Ongman Road Prince George, BC V2N 2J8 Contact: Edell Greenough E: rebar@canasteel.com T: 250-562-5025

Canergy Homes

7029 Southridge Avenue Prince George, BC V2N 4Y6 Contact: Ryan Russell E: buckhornhvac@gmail.com T: 250-964-4777

204- 3rd Street Kitimat, BC V8C 5B8 Contact: Karissa Foley E: karissa.foley@canergygroup.com T: 1-250-279-3657

Bull Mechanical Ltd.

Capco Construction Services Ltd.

#13 712074 RR 55 Grande Prairie, AB T8X 4A8 Contact: Robert Howarth E: rhowarth@bullmechanical.com T: 587-299-9698

4118 Hart Highway Prince George, BC V2K 2Z6 Contact: Alex Coyles E: alex@capcoconstruction.ca T: 250-640-5214

Burgess Plumbing, Heating & Electrical Co. Ltd.

Cascade Mechanical Ltd.

36 N. Broadway Williams Lake, BC V2G 1B9 Contact: Bonnie Griffith E: officewl@burgessphe.com T: 250-392-3301

1840 Quinn Street Prince George, BC V2N 1X5 Contact: Matt Slager E: matt@cascade-mechanical.ca T: 250-564-2883

Celtic Construction Ltd. Box 507 2605 - 92 Avenue Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H4 Contact: Carl Chandler E: carl@celticconstruction.ca T: 250-782-6109

Central Coast Regional District PO Box 186, 626 Cliff Street Bella Coola, BC V0T 1C0 Contact: Ken McIlwain E: pwm@ccrd.ca T: 250-799-5291

Central Interior Piping & Maintenance Ltd. 7405 Hart Highway Prince George, BC V2K 3B1 Contact: Rocky Servatius E: info@cipltd.ca T: 250-962-7405

Centre City Electric Ltd. 1925 Quinn Street prince George, BC V2N 2X2 Contact: Tammy Litzen E: tammy@centrecityelectric.com T: 250-5612733

CIF Construction Ltd. PO Box 2159 Prince George, BC V2N 2J6 Contact: Geoff White E: geoff.white@cifcon.com T: 250-564-8174

CIMS Ltd. Partnership 245 Third Street Kitimat, BC V8C 2N8 Contact: Thom Meier E: tmeier@101industries.com T: 250-632-6859

City of Dawson Creek 10105 12A Street Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3V7 Contact: Joe Mottishaw E: jmottishaw@dawsoncreek.ca T: 250-784-3600

City of Fort St. John 10631 100 Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5 Contact: Ellen Frisch E: efrisch@fortstjohn.ca T: 250-794-3266

City of Prince George 1100 Patricia Boulevard Prince George, BC V2L 3V9 Contact: Walter Babicz E: Walter.Babicz@princegeorge.ca T: 250-561-7630 NorthWORKS 37

City of Terrace

D/R Energy Wise Distributors Ltd.

DWB Consulting Services Ltd.

5003 Graham Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 1B3 Contact: Gurpreet Jaswal E: gjaswal@terrace.ca T: 250-615-4021

1592 Ogilvie Street Prince George, BC V2N 1W9 Contact: Ron Reimer E: ewisepg@telus.net T: 250-564-8616

1579 9th Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3R8 Contact: Todd Wambolt E: twambolt@dwbconsulting.ca T: 250-562-5541

Civic Legal LLP

D&S Electric

E & L Bulldog Construction Inc.

710-900 W. Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6E 1E5 Contact: Pars Khalighi E: pars@civiclegal.ca T: 640-639-3639

2081-B North Lakeside Drive Williams Lake, BC V2G 5G7 Contact: Kimberly Preeper E: kim@dselectric.ca T: 250-392-1015

292 Tatchell Road Quesnel, BC V2J 0A3 Contact: Lorne Lilley E: llilley99@shaw.ca T: 250-991-8847

College of New Caledonia

Dan Marcotte Law Corporation

Eby & Sons Construction Ltd.

3330 - 22 Avenue Prince George, BC V2N 1P8 Contact: Surinder Bains E: bainss27@cnc.bc.ca T: 250-561-5825

440 Brunswick Street Prince George, BC V2L 2B6 Contact: Dan Marcotte E: dan@marcottelaw.ca T: 250-564-0052

1060 Saskatoon Avenue Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4J3 Contact: Tony Caputo E: tony@ebycon.ca T: 250-627-1311

Colteran Developments Corp.

Datoff Bros. Construction Ltd.

A, 10519 ? 100 Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Z1 Contact: David Toews E: david.toews@colteran.ca T: 250-787-7029

102, 1837 Ogilvie Street Prince George, BC V2N 1X2 Contact: Ryan Hemmerich E: info@datoff.com T: 250-960-2223

Emco Corporation/ The Ensuite Bath & Kitchen Showroom

Convoy Supply Ltd.

Defense Electric Ltd.

2261 Quinn Street South Prince George, BC V2N 2X4 Contact: Lance Hicks E: lhicks@convoy-supply.com T: 250

7320 North Nechako Road Prince George, BC V2K4Z5 Contact: Jeff Iwaskow E: jeff@defenseelectric.com T: 250-6499151

Copperstone Homes Ltd.

DM Henderson Roofing Ltd.

2652 Beach Ridge Road Quesnel, BC V2J 0B9 Contact: Amy Vause E: amy@copperstonehomes.net T: 250-747-9811

PO Box 328 Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4G9 Contact: Tom van Spronsen E: tom@hendersonroofing.com T: 250-782-3467

Core Geomatics Survey Group Inc.

DMC Chartered Professional Accountants Inc.

300 4503 Brisebois Drive NW Calgary, AB T2L 2G3 Contact: Julia Sawatzky E: julia.sawatzky@coregeomatics.com T: 403-648-2772

Core Landscaping Ltd. 1250 Orion Road Prince George, BC V2K 5G3 Contact: Ray Bibby E: coreland@telus.net T: 250-963-5655

Corestock Industrial Supply Ltd. 229 Ongman Road Prince George, BC V2K 4K9 Contact: Darcy Buryn E: d.buryn@telus.net T: 250-564-3001

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696 Brunswick Street Prince George, BC V2L 2C1 Contact: Pam Ross E: pam@dmca.bc.ca T: 250-564-2660

Door Systems Assa Abloy 2278 Nicholson Street Prince George, BC V2N 1V8 Contact: Trevor Erhardt E: trevor.erhardt@doorsystems.com T: 250-563-0195

Duz Cho Construction LP 4821 South Access Road Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 Contact: Jacy Fiset E: jfiset@dcclp.com T: 250-788-5043

#102-1596 Quinn St S Prince George BC, BC V2N 1X3 Contact: Lauri Inwood E: linwood@emcoltd.com T:

Enviro-Ex Contracting Ltd. 1725 Theodore Road Prince George, BC V2K 5W6 Contact: William Hoban E: whoban@enviro-ex.com T: 250-8032933

Equity Plumbing & Heating Ltd. 4912 Hart Highway Prince George, BC V2K 3A1 Contact: Brad Popoff E: brad@equityplumbing.ca T: 250-563-1191

ESL Group - Electrical Solutions Ltd Group of Companies 6770 Cathedral pl Prince George, BC V2N5R4 Contact: Lonnie Trelenberg E: ltrelenberg@nw-es.ca T: 250-613-9550

Everguard Fire Equipment 2083 Ogilvie Street South Prince George, BC V2N 1X2 Contact: Amber Blondin E: service@everguardbc.ca T: 250-563-1799

Ex-cel Acoustics Ltd.

Geotech Drilling Services Ltd.

IDL Projects Inc.

774 3rd Ave Prince George, BC V2L 3C5 Contact: Guy Fulljames E: ex-cel@telus.net T: 250-563-4181

5052 Hartway Drive Prince George, BC V2K 5B7 Contact: Lindsay Palmer E: lindsay.palmer@geotechdrilling.com T: 250-962-9041

1088 Great Street Prince George, BC V2N2K8 Contact: Sheldon Boyes E: sboyes@idlprojects.com T: 250-9810868

Exposure Control Consulting Ltd.

Geotech Drilling Services Ltd.

Industrial Scaffold Services L.P.

239 Kelly St N Prince George, BC V2M 3E6 Contact: Zainab Nelson E: zainab@exposurecontrolconsulting.com T: 778-675-6257

5052 Hartway Drive Prince George, BC V2K 5B7 Contact: Jennifer Rush-Marshall E: payables@geotechdrilling.com T: 250-962-9041

2076 Balsam Road Nanaimo, BC V9X 1T5 Contact: Kim Green E: kgreen@industrialscaffoldservices.com T: 250-591-2535

Finning (Canada)

Glacier Electric (2006) Ltd.

Inland Control & Services Inc.

1100 Pacific Street Prince George, BC V2N 5S3 Contact: Jason Woodbeck E: jwoodbeck@finning.com T: 250-563-0331

Box 2833, 3450 19th Avenue Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Contact: Gilbert Van Leeuwen E: admin@glacierelectric.ca T: 250-847-3451

1001 20th Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 5K2 Contact: Adam Norn E: dennis@inlandcontrol.bc.ca T: 250-563-6886

Finning International Inc. DBA The CAT Rental Store

Grosso Precast Ltd.

Inland Truck & Equipment

Box 4514 Williams Lake, BC V2G 2V5 Contact: Alexandra Branch E: admin@grossoprecast.com T: 250-392-3169

7337 Boundary Ave Prince George, BC V2N 6C9 Contact: Glen Kelly E: gkelly@inland-group.com T: 250-562-8171

H/M Assoc Financial Planning Centre 2005 Inc.

Integris Credit Union

1140 Pacific St Prince George, BC V2N 5S3 Contact: Darrell Williams E: dkwilliams@finning.com T: 250-5629292

First Truck Centre Inc. (DBA Velocity Truck Centres) 1015 Great Street Prince George, BC V2N 2K8 Contact: Murray Grayson E: mgrayson@vvgtruck.ca T:

Flocor Inc. 381 Unit A McAloney Rd Prince George, BC V2K 4L2 Contact: Debbie Harley E: dharley@flocor.ca T: 250-561-1219

Free Spirit Ventures Inc. 2430 Ridgeview Place Prince George, BC V2K 3Z3 Contact: Hayden Greenshields E: hayden@safetypays.ca T: 250-9609291

114, 1717 - 3 Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G7 Contact: Gordon E.B Hayward E: fpcinc@telus.net T: 250-563-8243

High Tech Restoration 2044 Quinn St South Prince George, BC V2N 1X5 Contact: James Larmand E: james_hightech@telus.net T: 250-614-1345

Houle Electric Ltd. 3635 Opie Crescent Prince George, BC V2N1B9 Contact: Nick Hauff E: hauffn@houle.ca T: 250-2505622009

G & J Design Flooring Ltd.

HUB International Insurance Brokers

1295 Cariboo Highway N. Quesnel, BC V2J 2Y5 Contact: Jeff Lefebvre E: designflooringacct@gmail.com T: 250-992-2272

500 Victoria Street Prince George, BC V2L 2J9 Contact: Cori Post E: Cori.Post@hubinternational.com T: 250-564-2211

Hyatt Place Prince George 1250 Rogers Way Kamloops, BC V1S 1N5 Contact: Tanya Tinker E: t.tinker@mundihotels.com T: 250-8286660 ext:4180

1598 6th Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 5B5 Contact: Alexis Jefferies E: nrca@integriscu.ca T: 250-612-3456

Intercoast Construction Ltd. 4042 Hart Highway Prince George, BC V2K2Z6 Contact: Danny Schwab E: danny@intercoast.ca T: 250-9608789

IQ Builders Ltd. 190 River Road Prince George, BC V2L 5S8 Contact: Ken Sasaki E: ksasaki@pgonline.com T: 250-613-5602

J C’s Waterworks Ltd. PO Box 1866 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Contact: Trina Evans E: jcs1@telus.net T: 250-567-5888

Jempland Construction Ltd. 3549 Opie Crescent Prince George, BC V2N 1B8 Contact: Keith Hillen E: khillen@jempland.com T: 250-564-7786

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Jen Col Construction Ltd.

Lafarge Canada Inc

Marcan Construction Ltd.

100-9620 266 Street Acheson, AB T7X 6H6 Contact: Cory Jodoin E: jen-col@jen-col.com T: 780-963-6523

6757 Otway Road Prince George, BC V2M 7B4 Contact: Jason Garneau E: jason.garneau@lafarge.com T: 250-961-8110

100-1151 Chamberlin Ave Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4J5 Contact: Paul Marogna E: info@marcanconstruction.ca T: 250-627-1500

K2 Electric Ltd.

Lakewood Electric Ltd.

Marmot Builders

9629 Penn Road Prince George, BC V2N 5T6 Contact: Jesse Keller E: jesse.keller@k2electric.com T: 250-564-7885

2007 Ogilvie Street Prince George, BC V2N 1X2 Contact: Nick Bourassa E: info@lakewoodelectric.ca T: 250-563-4100

204-411 Quebec Street Prince George, BC V2L 1W5 Contact: Preston Aitchison E: paitchison@marmotbuilders.com T: 250-617-9182

Kalmar Construction Ltd.

Lambert Built Ltd.

Masonry

10035 Beaver Road Fort St John, BC V1J1B5 Contact: Christine Henry E: tina@kalmarconstruction.com T: 1-2507877118

2B 288 Ongman Rd Prince George, BC V2K 4K9 Contact: James Lambert E: james@lambertbuilt.ca T: 250-640-4101

425 Explorer Crescent Prince George, BC V2M 5S3 Contact: Vince Buljevic E: maplemasonry@shaw.ca T: 250-564-7921

Kamwin Electric Ltd.

Lauren Bros. Construction Ltd.

Mass Construction

9607 - 112 Street GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB T8V 1A6 Contact: Andre Deslauriers E: andre@kamwin.ca T: 780-5324416

445 Glen Drive Williams Lake, BC V2G 5B5 Contact: Marty Lauren E: marty@laurenbros.com T: 250-305-0561

Box 4476 Quesnel, BC V2J 3J8 Contact: Lance Lawlor E: massconstructionltd@hotmail.com T: 250-991-8187

Kan-Arm Contracting Ltd.

Linear Services Ltd.

Metro Testing + Engineering Ltd.

7934 Enterprise Drive CHILLIWACK, BC V2R 5N8 Contact: Tamara Mathies E: tamara@kan-armcontracting.com T: 604-792-2086

387 Mullett Cres Prince George, BC V2M 6K4 Contact: Rebecca Simms E: rebeccasimms@shaw.ca T: 250-614-1364

8706 - 109th Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 7C5 Contact: Mike Robinson E: mrobinson@metrotesting.ca T: 250-261-6615

Kenroc Building Materials Co. Ltd.

Local Rental Solutions Ltd.

Mills

1975 Robertson Road Prince George, BC V2N 1X7 Contact: Eddie Green E: green@kenroc.com T: 250-562-7145

2180 Robertson Road Prince George, BC V2N 1X6 Contact: Dustin Graham E: dustin@localrentalsolutions.com T: 250-612-0010

219 1st Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 2Y1 Contact: Alicia Hogg E: ahogg@mills.ca T: 250-562-2414

Kidd Contractors Ltd.

M.H. King Excavating Ltd.

MNP LLP

5339 B. Hartway Drive Prince George, BC V2K 5B6 Contact: Dean Erickson E: deankido@shaw.ca T: 250-562-1333

PO Box 4681 Williams Lake, BC V2G 2V7 Contact: Janet Wood E: admin@mhkingexcavating.ca T: 250-392-3641

550 Victoria Street, Suite 400 Prince George, BC V2L 2K1 Contact: Andrew Adams E: andrew.adams@mnp.ca T: 250-596-4900

Knappett Industries (2006) Ltd.

MacDunn Controls Ltd.

Monster Industries Ltd.

Unit C 10519 - 100th Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Z1 Contact: Dan Hadden E: danh@knappettindustries.com T: 250-785-0123

4179 Northwood Pulpmill Road Prince George, BC V2K 5R8 Contact: Michael Macaulay E: macdunncontrols@gmail.com T: 250-962-0366

1420 Morice river Rd. Houston, BC V0J1Z0 Contact: Kyle Thomson E: Kyle@monsterindustries.ca T: 236-361-9700

Kor Alta Construction Ltd.

Mainline Roofing Co. Ltd.

Napp Enterprises Ltd.

2461 - 76 Ave NW Edmonton, AB T6P 1P6 Contact: Ted Commandeur E: tcommandeur@koralta.com T: 780-440-6661

255 Hodgson Road Williams Lake, BC V2G 3P7 Contact: Niki Lyons E: mainline@telus.net T: 250-392-4322

12160 Beaverly Road East Prince George, BC V2N 6L5 Contact: Barb Warkentine E: barb@napp.ca T: 250-964-0007

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NexGen Homes & General Contractors

Nucor Rebar Fabrication

Ply Gem

Box 1703 Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Contact: Kyle Wall E: kyle@wallcontracting.ca T: 250-774-3607

9690 Penn Road, Prince George, BC, Canada Prince George, BC V2N5T6 Contact: Melanie Coffey E: melanie.coffey@nucor.com T: 250-2505620065

Unit #101-1596 Quinn Street Prince George, BC V2N 1X4 Contact: Marti Ranu E: marti.ranu@plygem.com T: 250-564-7888

Norcan Construction - 83 Inc.

O’Flynn Roofing Ltd.

710 3rd Ave Prince George, BC V2L 3C5 Contact: Davor Drazenovic E: info@portaldoors.ca T: 250-564-9596

PO Box 1858 Prince George, BC V2L 4V7 Contact: Peter Crolow E: peter@norcan.net T: 250-564-4757

1218 Cariboo Highway 97 N Quesnel, BC V2J 2Y4 Contact: Matthew O’Flynn E: mattoflynnrds@gmail.com T: 250-992-9622

Norske Construction Inc.

Omineca Fabricating

13545 Hwy. 16 West Prince George, BC V2N 6L1 Contact: Jon Halvorson E: jhnorskeconstruction@shaw.ca T: 250-981-5024

287 Ongman Road Prince George, BC V2K 4K9 Contact: Luke Veeken E: luke.veeken@ominecafab.com T: 250-562-6769

North Central Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

Overhead Door Co. of Fort St. John

PO Box 665 - 3352 Hwy 16 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Contact: Duncan Lea E: info@nch.ca T: 250-847-3060

Northbridge Insurance 745 Thurlow Street, Suite 1600 Vancouver, BC V6E 0C5 Contact: Sheetal Lakhan E: Sheetal.Lakhan@nbfc.com T: 604-891-6733

Northern Electrical Contractors (1981) Ltd. 4150 Versatile Place Prince George, BC V2N 4K9 Contact: Dean Espenhain E: dean@northernelectricltd.com T: 250-562-0006

8215 - 93 Street, Box 6301 Fort St. John, BC V1J 4H8 Contact: John H E: johnh@ohdoor.com T: 250-787-0216

PG Floor Fashions Ltd. 140-1990 OGILVIE STREET S PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 1X1 Contact: Mark Logan E: pgfloor@shaw.ca T: 250-563-4844

PG Rock and Gravel Ltd. 5027 Sandberg Road Prince George, BC V2M 7B4 Contact: Sharlene Jarvis E: pgrock@telus.net T: 250-614-1010

Portal Installation 2009 Ltd.

PRD Construction Ltd. 1253 5th Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3L3 Contact: Paul Danbrook E: paul@prdconstruction.ca T: 250-612-0220

Primus Electric Inc. 500 Queensway Prince George, BC V2L 1L3 Contact: Darcy Franco E: darcy@primuselectric.ca T: 250-564-1185

Prince George Chamber of Commerce 102-1584 7th Ave Prince George, BC V2L 3P4 Contact: Quynlan Young E: ceo@pgchamber.bc.ca T: 250-562-2454

Prince George Portable Toilet Services Ltd. PO Box 2055 Prince George, BC V2N2J6 Contact: Cristina Bond E: pgtoilet@pgtoilet.ca T: 250-963-8820

Northlands Water and Sewer Supplies 1733 S. Lyon Street Prince George, BC V2N 1T3 Contact: Dan Hunt E: dan@northlandswater.ca T: 250-561-1884

Northway Glass 2235 S. Nicholson St Prince George, BC V2N 1V9 Contact: Jordan Nadeau E: jordan@northwayglass.ca T: 250-563-9933

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Prince Sheet Metal & Heating Ltd. 2002 Quinn Street South Prince George , BC V2N 1X5 Contact: Stephanie Plumridge E: psm@roofingbc.com T: 250-5646991

Pro North Heating Inc. Box 6142 Fort St. John, BC V1J 4H6 Contact: Claude Chaput E: pronorthheating@telus.net T: 250-785-5545

Progressive Ventures Construction Ltd.

Ramada Hotel Downtown Prince George 444 George Street Prince George, BC V2L 1R6 Contact: Tiffany Cranmer E: tcranmer@ramadaprincegeorge.com T: 250-563-0055

RCABC Guarantee Corp 9734 201 Street Langley, BC V1M 3E8 Contact: Bryan Wallner E: bwallner@rcabc.org T: 604-882-3435

Revay and Associates Limited

Suite 4, 5008 Pohle Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 4S8 Contact: Heather Hansen E: heatherh@pvlgroup.com T: 250-635-7459

1040 West Georgia Street, Suite 760 Vancouver, BC V6E 4H1 Contact: John Surabathula E: jsurabathula@revay.com T: 604-4288350 ext:102

Quantum Industrial Solutions

RH Jones & Son Mechanical Ltd.

603 Algoma Crescent Prince George, BC V2N 5S9 Contact: Dave Sorokovsky E: dave@qisbc.ca T: 250-649-4537

2082 Quinn St S Prince George, BC V2N1X5 Contact: Chad Kinsley E: ckinsley@rhjones.ca T: 250-981-0489

R.G. McLeod Developments Inc.

RidgelineCorp

1625 4th Ave Prince George, BC V2L 2K2 Contact: Rod McLeod E: rgmcleod@telus.net T: 250-961-3325

885 2nd Ave Prince George, BC V2L 3A6 Contact: Jon Brower E: jon@ridgelinecorp.ca T: 250-564-8928

Right Choice Flooring 1550 Ogilvie Street Prince George, BC V2N 1W9 Contact: Dorothy Kerbrat E: rcflooring@shaw.ca T: 250-562-6277

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RJ Cooper Construction Ltd. 1937 Ogilvie Street Prince George, BC V2N 1X2 Contact: Brian Teschke E: brian@cooperconstruction.ca T: 250-563-4649

RL7 Mechanical Ltd. 1065 Murray Drive Williams Lake, BC V2G 4K8 Contact: Lori Whittingham E: service.rl7@telus.net T: 250-392-1742

Robson Design Build Ltd. 1222 5th Avenue, PO Box 1178 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Contact: Jenna Jackson E: jenna@robson.ca T: 780-8527977

Rona Capital Building Supplies Ltd. 4150 Cowart Rd Prince George, BC V2n 6H9 Contact: Al Jones E: store@RonaPG.ca T: 250-5621125

Rona Home Centre - Williams Lake 298 Proctor Street Williams Lake, BC V2G 1S1 Contact: Randy Gilkinson E: rgilkinson@rona.ca T: 250-392-7767

Royal Bank of Canada 2nd Floor, 550 Victoria Street Prince George, BC V2L 2K1 Contact: Krista Burlon E: krista.burlon@rbc.com T: 250-960-4531

Rupert Wood’N Steel Construction Ltd. 800 Fraser Street, PO Box 2006 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3W8 Contact: Jordan Stromdahl E: Jordan@rwsprojects.ca T: 250-627-8788

Ruskin Construction Ltd. 2011 PG Pulp Mill Road Prince George, BC V2K 5P5 Contact: Rene Gohlke E: rgohlke@rcl.bz T: 250-5632800 ext:2015

S. Young Enterprises Ltd. RR 1, Site 10, Comp 56 Fort St. John, BC V1J 4M6 Contact: Shawn Young E: shawn@syoungenterprisesltd.ca T: 250-261-1179 ext:3

S2 Mechanical Ltd.

Sprucelee Construction Ltd.

Terus Construction DBA LB Paving

215 1st Ave Prince George, BC V2L 2Y1 Contact: Darren Sorrell E: dsorrell@s2mechanical.com T: 250-552-6633

2075 N. Lakeside Drive Williams Lake, BC V2G 5G7 Contact: Bryan Neufeld E: bryan@sprucelee.com T: 250-392-3621

PO Box 3513 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Contact: Jeremy Beaubien E: jeremy.beaubien@terusconstruction.ca T: 250-847-2761

Safe-T Core Training & Testing Ltd.

Star West Petroleum Ltd.

1652 S. Quinn Street Prince George, BC V2N 1X3 Contact: Vanessa Visona E: support@safetcore.ca T: 250-561-7277

101-1024 Great Streat Prince George, BC V2N2K8 Contact: Dennis Riplinger E: dennisr@swpetroleum.ca T: 250-613-5415

Terus Construction Ltd. DBA DGS Astro Paving Ltd.

Sandman Hotel Group

Sterling Crane

1650 Central Street Prince George, BC V2M 3C2 Contact: Debie Hemich E: dos_bcnorth@sandman.ca T: 250-563-8131

1040 Parsnip Crescent Prince George, BC V2M 4B8 Contact: Colin Cote E: ccote@sterlingcrane.com T: 250

School District # 27 - Cariboo Chilcotin

Stinger Welding Ltd.

350 N. 2 Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Z9 Contact: Kelvin Parent E: kelvin.parent@sd27.bc.ca T: 250-398-3823

School District # 91 - Lake District Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Contact: Kevin Derksen E: payables@sd91.bc.ca T: 250-567-2101

Scouten Engineering Suite 202, 1300 ? 1st Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 2Y3 Contact: Kyle Nelson E: knelson@scoutenengineering.com T: 250-562-7050

Selco Projects Ltd. 3259 Monahan Crescent Prince George, BC V2N 4E5 Contact: Andrew Selkirk E: selcoprojectsltd@gmail.com T: 250-617-1675

Service Electric Ltd. 1275 Hwy 97 N Quesnel, BC V2J2Y3 Contact: Mike Fisher E: mike.fisher@serviceelectric.ca T: 250-2509832563

PO Box 2808 Prince George, BC V2N 4T6 Contact: Kris Cole E: Kris@stingerwelding.com T: 250-5619200

Sullivan Mechanical Ltd. 985 3rd Ave West Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1M9 Contact: Elaine Pedersen E: accounting@sullivanmech.ca T: 250-6242708 ext:2

Summit Electric Ltd. 101 Spears Road Quesnel, BC V2J 4Z3 Contact: Erica Voight E: robcouturier@summitelec.com T: 250-992-3181

T L & T Electric Ltd. 724 Enterprise Avenue Kitimat, BC V8C 2E6 Contact: Steven Forrest E: sforrest@tltelectric.com T: 250-632-2093

Takla Nation 510 Carney St Prince George, BC V2M 2K6 Contact: Sarmad Msaibawi E: capops@taklafn.ca T: 778-6753342

SpeeDee Printing & Promotional

Terus Construction a Division of Colas Western Canada Inc

795 - 3rd Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3C6 Contact: Kyle Flannagan E: kyle@speedeesolutions.ca T: 250-563-8291

P.O. Box 809 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3Y1 Contact: Warren Beal E: warren.beal@terusconstruction.ca T: 250-624-5814

10703 114 Ave Fort St John, BC V1J6H1 Contact: Tim Holmes E: tim.holmes@terusconstruction.ca T: 250-6432384

Terus Construction Ltd. DBA Pittman Asphalt 4955 Sandberg Road Prince George, BC V2M 7B4 Contact: Fred Fortin E: fred.fortin@terusconstruction.ca T: 250-564-9444

Terus Construction Ltd. DBA Quesnel Paving PO Box 4400 Quesnel, BC V2J 3J4 Contact: Bonnie Manson T: 250-992-9033

The Bank of Nova Scotia 390 Victoria Street Prince George, BC V2L 4X4 Contact: Ray Noonan E: Ray.noonan@scotiabank.com T: 250-960-4739 ext:4000

Thompson Rivers University 1250 Western Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1H7 Contact: Reta Langlands E: rlanglands@tru.ca T: 250-392-8000

Thurber Engineering Ltd. - Formerly GeoNorth Engineering Ltd. 3975 18th Ave Prince George, BC V2N 1B2 Contact: David McDougall E: d.mcdougall@geonorth.ca T: 250-564-4304

TM Refrigeration Ltd. 670 - 3rd Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3C4 Contact: Terry McLeod E: tmref@telus.net T: 250-563-2653

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To The Top Siding Ltd.

TW Industrial Group Ltd.

PO Box 891 Station A Prince George, BC V2L4T7 Contact: Graham Smith E: Graham@tothetopsiding.com T: 250-613-2860

PO Box 22015 Prince George, BC V2N 4Z8 Contact: Kelly Sheptak E: kelly@twindustrial.ca T: 250-564-6857

Tom’s Construction (505217 BC Ltd)

Twin Rivers Developments Ltd.

8711-101 Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 5K4 Contact: John Fisher E: john@tomsconstruction.ca T: 250-787-9108

5048 Banzer Dr Prince George, BC V2K 4H2 Contact: Sheldon Mayert E: smayert@twinriversdev.com T: 250-9626657

Topside Consulting (2004) Ltd.

Ulko Contractors Ltd.

1717 93rd Avenue Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1E7 Contact: Mel Hoffart E: mel@topsideconsulting.ca T: 250-782-6878

1835 10th avenue PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2M1N4 Contact: Rios Fernandez E: rfernandez@ulkocontractors.com T: 250-9609761

Tri-City Refrigeration Inc.

United Concrete & Gravel Ltd.

2912A Eby Street Terrace, BC V8G 2X5 Contact: Chris Langerscheidt E: chris@tricityrefrig.com T: 250-635-2144

245 Hodgson Rd Williams Lake, BC V2G 3P7 Contact: Accounts Payable E: united@quesnelbc.com T: 250-392-3443

Tricon Truss & Millwork Ltd.

United Rentals of Canada Inc.

3516 Fulton Avenue Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Contact: Richard Plug E: sales@tricontruss.ca T: 250-847-2117

2073 1ST AVE PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2L2Z1 Contact: Tim Kish E: kisht@ur.com T: 250-564-3111

TRIG Piping and Fire Protection Ltd.

University of Northern British Columbia

2635 1st Avenue Prince George, BC V2M 1B6 Contact: Jacob LeFebvre E: jacob@trigpiping.com T: 250-614-3756

3333 University Way Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9 Contact: David Claus E: David.Claus@unbc.ca T: 250-960-5590

Vector Geomatics Land Surveying Ltd. 674 - 2nd Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3A2 Contact: Albert Koehler E: albert.koehler@vgls.ca T: (250) 614-9703

Venture Elevator Inc. 256 2nd Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 2Z5 Contact: Paul Bentley E: paul@ventureelevator.com T: 250-596-0448

Victaulic 11881-103A Avenue Surrey, BC V3V 0B5 Contact: Jamie Nevitt E: jamie.nevitt@victaulic.com T: 604-940-3301

Vihar Construction Ltd. 2920 Tatlow Road Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Contact: Greg Burns E: gburns@vihar.ca T: 250-847-3024

Viker Construction Ltd. 4750 Leflar Road Quesnel, BC V2J 6L2 Contact: Darryl Viker E: vikerconstruction@outlook.com T: 250-747-3812

Viking Construction Ltd. 1840 Quinn Street Prince George, BC V2N 1X5 Contact: Glenn Skuggedal E: glenn@vikingconstruction.ca T: 250-562-5424

Waste Management of Canada Corp.

4760 Banzer Drive Prince George, BC V2K 4H2 Contact: Luis Gonzalez E: lgonza41@wm.com T: 250-962-8898

Westcana Electric Inc. 1643 Ogilive Street Prince George, BC V2N 1W7 Contact: Karen Emerson E: karen@westcana.com T: 250-1(250) 981-4868

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Westech Drilling Corp.

13695 E. Beaverly Road Prince George, BC V2N 6L5 Contact: Dallas Barlow E: dallas.barlow@westechdrilling.com T: 250-964-8748

Western Financial Group 790 Central Street E. Prince George, BC V2M 3B7 Contact: Donna Kelly E: donna.kelly@westernfg.ca T: 250-564-3600

Western Industrial Contractors Ltd. 4912 Hart Highway Prince George, BC V2K 3A1 Contact: Tomm Adams E: tommadams@wicltd.com T: 250-962-6011

White Bear Industries Ltd. PO Box 669 Terrace, BC V8G 4B8 Contact: Norman Hull E: ar@whitebearindustries.ca T: 250-635-3169

White Cap Supply Company Formerly Brock White 1706 Ogilvie Street Prince George, BC V2N 1W9 Contact: Kelvin Summerfeld E: kelvin.summerfeld@whitecap.com T: 250-564-1288

Wildland Developments 510 Carney Street Prince George, BC V2M 2K6 Contact: Cal Duncan E: WLPT@wildlanddevelopment.ca T: 250-552-8309

Williams Machinery

Window to Wall Contracting & Renovations Ltd. 4038 Estavilla Drive Prince George, BC V2K2T9 Contact: Kaitlin Bardarson E: services@windowtowall.ca T: 250-962-5118

Windsor Plywood - Williams Lake 910E S. Mackenzie Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 3Y1 Contact: Daryle Halfnights E: dhalfnights@windsorplywood.com T: 250-398-7118

Winton Homes Ltd. 590A Tomlin Road Prince George, BC V2K 4L4 Contact: Keith Annis E: keith.annis@wintonhomes.ca T: 250-561-2079

Wise Windows & Doors (Williams Lake) Ltd. 12 N. Broadway Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1B9 Contact: Trish Moore E: trish@wisewindowsanddoors.com T: 250-398-8583

WL Construction Ltd. PO box 6357 FORT ST JOHN, BC V1J 4H8 Contact: Carina Wallis E: cwallis@wlconstruction.com T: 250-2507877707

Wolseley Waterworks and Industrial 2251 Nicholson Street S. Prince George, BC V2N 1V9 Contact: Steve Renko E: steve.renko@wolseleyinc.ca T: 250-277-8163

Wood Wheaton GM SuperCentre 2879 Highway 16 W. Prince George, BC V2N 0A3 Contact: Craig Wood E: cwwood@woodwheaton.com T: 250-564-4466

Woodpro Engineering Ltd. 983 Vancouver Street Prince George, BC V2L 2P6 Contact: John Westergard E: princegeorge@woodproeng.com T: 250-563-9964

WSG Energy Services 322 Industrial Avenue Kitimat, BC V8C 2E9 Contact: Steffany Struck E: sstruck@wsgenergyservices.com T: 250-632-3332

Yellowhead Pavement Marking Inc. PO Box 972 Terrace, BC V8G 4R2 Contact: Doug Russell E: russell_yellowhead@telus.net T: 250-635-4332

Yeti Refrigeration Inc. 397 1st Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 2Y1 Contact: Byron Conroy E: byron@yetirefrigeration.ca T: 250-562-1160

Zanron 256 - 3 Street Kitimat, BC V8C 2B8 Contact: Leonard Kaberry E: leonard@zanron.com T: 250-632-2181

102 - 880 Great Street Prince George, BC V2N 5R7 Contact: Dustan Sept E: dsept@williamsmachinery.com T: 250-563-0181

Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc. 3685 Massey Drive Prince George, BC V2N 4E6 Contact: Jesse Ronahan E: jronahan@wmbeck.com T: 778-693-2740

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS COR Certified

Ron Skuggedal PRESIDENT & PROJECT MANAGER (GOLD SEAL) Branch Office 317 Enterprise Avenue Kitimat, BC V8C 2E1 Phone: 250-632-3961 • Fax: 250-632-3923 Email: ronv.viking@telus.net

1964

60 Years

2024

Head Office 1840 Quinn Street Prince George, BC V2N 1X5 Phone: 250-562-5424 Fax: 250-562-8953 • Cell: 250-612-1095 Email: ron.viking@telus.net

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Aase Roof Inspection Ltd....................................................................36

Knappett Industries...............................................................................13

Acera Insurance...................................................................................... 10

Local Rental Solutions...........................................................................19

Allmar Inc..................................................................................................13

Northbridge Financial Corporation..................................................23

BC 1 Call....................................................................................................20

Northern Electrical Contractors 1981 Ltd.........................................41

BK Two-Way Radio Ltd.......................................................................... 9

Nucor Rebar Fabrication.....................................................................23

Brownridge & Company Insurance....................................................13

Progressive Ventures Construction Ltd............................................13

Bryant Electric Ltd..................................................................................15

R.H. Jones & Son Mechanical Ltd......................................................42

Canasteel Rebar Services Corp.........................................................22

Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia.................. 6

Cascade Mechanical Ltd......................................................................26

Sandman Hotel Group – BC North.............................................. 5, 29

CIF Construction Ltd........................................................................... IFC

Scotiabank................................................................................................17

Civic Legal LLP........................................................................................16

Thompson Rivers University................................................................. 3

Corestock Industrial Supply Ltd........................................................33

Thurber Engineering Ltd......................................................................18

Horizon Testing Inc..............................................................................IBC

Timberspan Wood Products Inc....................................................... 44

HUB International Insurance Borkers................................................. 9

Twin Rivers Developments Ltd...........................................................15

Inland Truck & Equipment....................................................................21

United Concrete & Gravel Ltd........................................................OBC

K2 Electric................................................................................................32

Viking Construction Ltd.......................................................................45

Kan-Arm Contracting Ltd...................................................................... 7

White Cap Supply Canada Inc.............................................................11

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