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CONTENTS 6 Message from the AEFAA president, Kevin Henderson 8 École Joseph-Moreau’s transformation into a bright and modern school
DAVID LANGSTAFF Managing Editor CINDY CHAN
11 Woodhaven School brings together students, staff, and community
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14 From foreman to supervisor: Daniel Dyck’s career highlights 16
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Message from the AEFAA president
Kevin Henderson
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he past couple of years have been an absolute challenge for everyone, both in our work lives and our personal lives. Challenges included things like ventilation, cleaning, disinfecting, staff shortages, heat waves, funding changes, mental health, and so much more. Our membership has had great communication regarding best practices to continue to deal with all of these issues, and the many other challenges we are faced with. 2021 was a year where we were finally able to get together in a face-to-face setting with our membership. It was a smaller than normal conference, but the energy was at an all-time high. Those in attendance were treated to the amazing views at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, a great professional development session put on by SAIT around creating psychological safety and trust, an intimate trade show
with enthusiastic vendors, and an uplifting speech from Darci Lang. It almost felt normal. At the fall conference, we were also able to hold a general meeting and elect a new AEFAA executive. This executive has a strong desire to continue to grow the AEFAA membership and to put a renewed focus on our member certification. I would like to thank the executive board for all of their hard work over the past year to provide learning and networking opportunities for our membership. Our new and improved website was also launched in the fall. This website has a membersonly section that should allow for great roundtable discussions on any issues we are experiencing. On this site, we have a link to the CEFM (Certified Educational Facilities Manager) manual, as well as a link to scholarship opportunities and professional development courses.
As the calendar turns from 2021 to 2022, I am filled with optimism that we will see a return to normal. A normal where all Canadians can freely roam and interact. A normal where the students in our schools are only concerned with their studies and extracurriculars and friendships. I look forward to seeing everyone at this year’s spring conference in Red Deer. The theme for the conference is “Salute to the Trades”. With the elimination of restrictions, we are able to host a golf tournament at Alberta Springs Golf Resort as well. Thank you, Tammy, for organizing this. I would like to thank Alan Kloepper and Tammy Parry for all of their support during my brief time as president. It has been a great privilege to work alongside all those who have served on the executive over the last four years and I am excited to see what the next year on the executive will bring. n
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École Joseph-Moreau’s transformation into a bright and modern school BY CINDY CHAN
support collaborative learning, and
2008. According to Marc Labonte,
T
enable students to discover and
treasurer for CSCN, the new school
his is the story of how
explore their interests. This new
was built next to the original
Ritchie School transformed
school is part of the government’s
school in the northwest corner
into the new École Joseph-
commitment to ensure Alberta
of the lot, so that students were
Moreau.
students have every opportunity to
still able to attend school during
The Government of Alberta
succeed.”
the construction process. While
approved funding for a new school
Designed as a junior high school
the old school was demolished,
to replace an aging facility.
with a capacity for 500 Grade 7
the gymnasium was retained
“Many people have invested
to 9 students, the Conseil scolaire
using federal government funds
their hard work and pride into
Centre-Nord’s (CSCN) École
to provide community spaces
planning, designing, and building
Joseph-Moreau was built from July
for the Edmonton francophone
the new École Joseph-Moreau
2018 to May 2020. The new school
community. The retained
and it shows,” says Prasad Panda,
replaced what was formerly known
gymnasium is a separate structure
Minister of Infrastructure. “The
as Ritchie School, which had been
from the new school; however, it
school’s open, flexible spaces
transferred from The Edmonton
is only a 30- to 40-foot walk from
promote a sense of community,
School Division the to CSCN in
the school.
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“Ritchie School was very old; the
of the new school construction;
completion was achieved in
original structure was completed
however, this proved difficult as
March 2020. When the COVID-19
in 1913,” Labonte says. “It still had
we were not sure if the crest would
pandemic hit, students left on their
its original boilers in there, which
survive the demolition, therefore
spring break without seeing the
heated the 1953 and 1956 building
we opted to donate whatever we
new school. As of September 2020,
renovations.” In 1974, the school
could.”
they were officially back in class
added the gymnasium and another
The crest along with many bricks
small wing.
of the original building were
“The existing school had reached
saved and donated to the Ritchie
the end of its life,” Heather Bretz,
Community League.
principal at Stantec, says.
“We also had pallets of the original
With the original 1913 building,
brick for the general public to pick
there were some features CSCN
from as a memory piece of the
and the contractor hoped to
original school,” Labonte adds.
incorporate into the new facility.
Construction broke ground in
Labonte adds. “We considered
July 2018, beginning with the
including the 1913 crest or some
foundations, followed by erecting
other piece of the school as part
the steel structure. Substantial
and enjoying the new space In the summer of 2020, the old school was demolished. According to Bretz, the new school is two stories, totalling 5,012 square metres. The main floor is 2,854 square metres, while the second floor is 2,158 square metres. “As you enter the school, there is a beautiful learning stair, which is unique,” Labonte says. Underneath the staircase is a depressed slab so students can walk down two steps to gather during breaks or collaborate on group projects. A classroom that faces the staircase includes a garage door that opens up towards the staircase. That room was designed in this way to allow for opportunities to put on plays and performances with student audiences seated on the learning stairs. The learning commons is a twostorey space with another learning stair that’s a little smaller than the aforementioned one. However, students are able to sit and study on that staircase. On the second floor of the learning commons are beautiful, north-facing floor-to-
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ceiling windows that span from wall to wall. Students can relax in a brand new breakout space while they eat their lunch. The space also includes a projector so teachers can use that space to teach if they choose. The school features 23 classrooms, including two science classrooms with a prep room that separates them; a music room; a woods shop; a foods room with cooking stations, oven ranges, and microwaves. The gymnasium is 595 square metres with all of the fixings, such as sound and TV systems for performances and dividing curtains to allow for separate sports/ games. Outside of school hours, the gym is available for community usage. École Joseph-Moreau has been a long time coming, and the new build is a huge victory for students, staff, and the surrounding community. The students and staff are able to learn and work, respectively, in a modern building with tons of natural light. n 10
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Woodhaven School brings together students, staff, and community
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BY CINDY CHAN
oodhaven School
a major modernization project
improvements; building envelope
recently received
for the school. Work included
upgrades; solar technology system
a much-needed
significant school renovations
addition; barrier-free upgrades;
modernization and
and a new addition, as well as
and hazardous material abatement.
addition to better
mechanical and electrical system
Subcontractors on the project
accommodate their students, staff,
upgrades; installation of radon
included Olson Mechanical Ltd.
and community.
gas mitigation systems; minor site
and Kamwin Electric Ltd.
Built in the 1970s, Woodhaven School had its fair share of issues, according to Rob Eckert, Alberta Infrastructure project manager. The Government of Alberta approved and funded
Alberta Educational Facilities Administrators’ Association
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“Being able to learn and work in
Construction began in spring
“The idea was to build the new
a great, top-notch school does
2019, with substantial completion
addition first to use as a decanting
not always mean having to build
in August 2021 just in time for
space for students, freeing up
new,” says Prasad Panda, Minister
the start of the school year.
enough space to move the kids
of Infrastructure. “By modernizing
The renovations took place in
around in the existing school,”
and renewing Woodhaven School,
several phases to allow the Grade
Woollard explains. “With the way
the Alberta government ensured
5 to 9 students to stay in the
we did the addition, we were able
wise use of taxpayer dollars and
building with as little disruptions
to change the front entrance of
best use of existing space. In the
as possible, according to Chris
the school at the same time.”
end, we’ve ensured Woodhaven
Woollard, principal at START
The school originally featured
School students, teachers, and
Architecture.
two entrances at the front of the
communities are benefitting from
“Students were occupying the
access to a modern, up-to-date
school the entire time,” Chris
school designed specifically to
Miskolzie, superintendent for Stuart
inspire success.”
Olson, says. “We worked on the
Lacking windows and natural light,
The school, which now has a
addition first.”
Woodhaven School previously
capacity for 900 students, is a
The first phase of the project
one-storey building that features
involved relocating the existing
concrete, steel, and cinder block
modular classrooms from one end
construction for the addition,
of the school to the other, allowing
while the structure of the existing
the contractors to build the
“We put the new gymnasium in
building stayed relatively the same.
addition onto the school.
the middle of the addition and
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school, which caused confusion for visitors. Now it just has one main door that is easily identifiable.
was a dark building. Thanks to the addition and modernization, it now has plenty of natural light in the learning spaces.
arranged all the classrooms around it so they have access to natural light and fresh air,” Woollard says. “Wherever we could within the school, we opened up things as much as possible.” Woodhaven School’s gymnasium is also open to the community to use outside of the school’s hours of operation. The gymnasium is a three-station gymnasium, which means they can fit three full-sized volleyball games going on at the same time.
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FROM FOREMAN TO SUPERVISOR:
Daniel Dyck’s career highlights BY CINDY CHAN
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aniel Dyck is nearing the end of his career, but he has several milestones to look back on and be proud of.
Dyck is currently the supervisor of maintenance for the Fort Vermilion School Division. While he didn’t finish high school, Dyck gained further education and acquired his journeyman carpentry certification. His experience with working for a construction company, introduced him to the carpentry trade. After a few years with that company, he started his own business called Square D Contracting, performing concrete work and home building, flooring and renovations.
Daniel Dyck, certified educational facilities manager, Fort Vermilion School Division.
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listing and interview was offered the position, looking after five schools with a plumber, electrician, and maintenance man alongside him. Then in the 1990s when there were cutbacks, he acquired more schools which resulted to 12 schools, four other support facilities and 60 residential housing units. Today he has 10 schools, 24 FVSD-owned housing and 16 leased housing units, four support services buildings, and four outreach/learning facilities. The rest, as they say, is history, as Dyck has been with the school division for over three decades. In his present role, he has a variety of responsibilities and duties, such as signing off on utility invoices; creating work orders for his maintenance staff, monitoring preventive maintenance tasks; looking after service contracts, such as water hauling, waste disposal, grounds maintenance, and many other annual service contracts like fire alarm, fire extinguisher, kitchen hood, inspections, and certifications; and managing the operations and maintenance budget. In the past few years, the school division has reduced to 10 schools as one school was sold, and the other was lost to a flood in 2020. “I do bi-monthly staff meetings with my staff, and we talk about how we can be more efficient, preventive maintenance, service requests, and IMR project plans for the year,” Dyck says. “I communicate with the school
principals about maintenance tasks, and I also look after custodial training. The school principals are the supervisors for all custodians, but I put on an annual training workshop for them around sanitation, floor care, etc.” Dyck also participates in project meetings for major school modernizations or upgrades. His presence is beneficial to consultants because of his acquired knowledge of the facilities. Project planning is always an exciting time in helping design a building that is both energy-efficient and has a quality learning environment. Dyck got involved with the Alberta Educational Facilities Administrators’ Association (AEFAA) back in 1991 when he was still the foreman for the school division. Ray Wheeler, the supervisor of maintenance at that time, recommended that he attend AEFAA meetings. “I don’t think I’ve missed a single once since the first time,” Dyck says. “The AEFAA executive has often bugged me about becoming part of the executive, and a couple years ago I finally said, ‘I think I can do it.’” Now, Dyck is the AEFAA vice-president, assisting the executive however he can. At 64 years old, Dyck is starting to think about retiring. However, there is something he’d like to accomplish before he can do that.
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Once he has reached that goal in a year or two, he is looking forward to hobbies and a few other possibilities. “I have a drive to work with people’s health in a few different ways,” Dyck says. “I am currently building an outdoor
be able to sit around the fire in the
tall roof. I’m design-building it so we can have a fire in the middle with forced air combustion and exhaust. My hope is that we will middle of winter.” Dyck thanks his school board and the AEFAA executive for the huge opportunity to learn and grow in his area of responsibility. n
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CHANGE BY CHUCK MORRIS
Change: either you love it or you do not. I am not talking about pocket change, though most of the change I will be speaking to could cost plenty of pocket change.
staff and think about how it could be improved. Are they handling too much paper? What have you got that would benefit from automation? During these past numbers of COVID months we have been forced to change many things that were ‘normal’! Has anyone heard of Zoom? Are you more conscious of what others
W
touch and go out of your way to
e live in a world of
Something I heard a long time ago
change and for very
and I prescribe to it is, “If you are
good reason. Take
doing something the same way
a look around you
you were doing it 20 years ago,
whether in the office
or outside one of your buildings. How do things look? If you are looking with a sincere critical eye
you are doing it wrong.” I have found that to be true the vast majority of time.
not touch it or wipe it down before you touch it? These are changes, albeit forced changes but the outcome is you are doing things differently now. Are these changes for the good? One should think so. It can keep you safe. How many of you have facilities
and are being honest to yourself,
Let’s face it, processes and
using dust collectors in wood
you will almost instantly see what
technology has come a very long
shops that are 20 or more years
I am talking about, especially if
way in the past 20-plus years. Why
old? Have they been maintained
your facility is a few decades old or
not change? Look at one process
properly? As soon as something
older.
being used by administrative
is added to the extraction ducting
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Over the course of developing a ‘camp’ and the entire collection system is now
learning about the land and animals they began
challenged. Time to change!
to develop a sense of what goes on around them
One school in Ann Arbor Michigan
in the wilderness.
(Tappen Junior High School) wanted to do something different to learn more about the present conditions of the state, not from books but through actual experience. They wanted to study the simple life of the past, to learning pioneering. Over a period of time the school and parents raised enough money
their return to classes, art classes
We advance and so should the
were to attempt to reproduce
way we do things. It saves tedious
what they have seen, science
hours of work, helps the staff who
classes discussed differences and
carry out that work by making the
problems of Michigan’s various
job less tedious and not as hard on the body, or the mind, or…. you get
regions (author unknown).
the picture.
This may not be a change of
Always think about change. It is
to buy a number of acres in an
processes in an operating facility,
undeveloped area out of town.
but it shows someone was thinking
Over the course of developing
of the current method of doing
a ‘camp’ and learning about the
things and came up with a change
long to realize this. Join me as I
land and animals they began to
that proved to be better than the
continue to look for change in the
develop a sense of what goes on
norm. The best thing about this
work place. There is a still a lot to
around them in the wilderness. On
was it took place in 1937.
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AEFAA 2022 Spring Conference and Trade Show:
SALUTE TO THE TRADES May 16 - 19, 2022 Cambridge Hotel & Convention Centre Red Deer, Alberta
The executive of the Alberta Educational Facilities Administrators’ Association is very proud to once again be hosting our 48th annual spring conference and trade show. This year’s event will be hosted at the Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre in Red Deer, formerly known as the Sheraton. This year’s theme is “Salute to the Trades” in recognition of our staff members who provide these essential services that keep our facilities operating as they should for the staff and students who occupy them.
Monday, May 16: Professional Development Session
the privilege of training several other facilitators and trainers in their roles and loves to coach leaders on how to make a difference in the lives of others. Prior
We start our conference off on May 16 with an optional
to that, she was a 911 communications operator and
professional development session hosted by SAIT.
had worked in various emergency response centres,
The eight-hour session is a continuation of the session
taking emergency calls, dispatching and broadcasting
that was held at the conference in Lake Louise last
road reports. Her passion for people development and
fall. SAIT will continue the learning with our emotional
expertise in facilitation enables her to deliver engaging
intelligence course. This course shows that when
sessions for participants which increase awareness of
people are equipped with the proper skills they deliver
self and others, maximizing communication, conflict
more, work with intention, show more commitment to
resolution, and overall “soft skills”. As a sought-after
purpose, and are more competitive. This translates into
trainer, she brings humour, wisdom, and occasionally
better output, on-time delivery and target, and better
some great salsa moves to her work. As a mom to an
attendance.
adventurous daughter, she is learning to hone her own
Our instructor, Gina Botelho, whom the membership thoroughly enjoyed in Lake Louise, will be back.
conflict resolution skills, emotional intelligence, and communication skills in a whole new way.
Botelho has been educating and engaging audiences
Also on Monday will be the opportunity to attend the
for over 20 years. With a background in psychology,
golf tournament, which will be held at Alberta Springs.
communication, and adult education, she is a strong
Transportation will be provided to and from the course.
proponent of lifelong learning, which is applied, relevant, creative, and engaging. She believes that “superior performance”, both personally and professionally, requires a commitment to ongoing learning. As the founder and senior facilitator for Magnetic Training Solutions, leadership and professional development instructor at SAIT, and part of the faculty team at the Banff Centre and Mount
Monday night provides the membership a time to register for the conference and get together at the president’s reception.
Tuesday, May 17: Opening Ceremonies, Keynote Speaker, and Trade Show
Royal University, Botelho gets the opportunity to
Tuesday, May 17 is when the conference actually
hone her skills as both a participant and seasoned
kicks off. The opening remarks and ceremonies will
facilitator. Her corporate experience includes over 14
happen promptly at 9 a.m. followed by the keynote
years in the telecommunication industry. She has had
speaker former CFL coach Tom Higgins. Higgins
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mental state it takes to affirm and ensure success. He
insurance requirements.
is passionate about helping others and teaching his winning formulas for success. Higgins illustrates the art and science of “coming out on top” in work and at home. He is an expert on leadership, preparation, evaluation, and commitment. A man that practises what he teaches, he is heavily involved with many non-profit organizations and is committed to giving back and helping people become better in everything they do. He delivers outstanding motivating keynote addresses every time he presents using large amounts of humour and personal experiences to connect with the audience throughout the presentation. His presentations focus on leadership, change management, teamwork, overcoming adversity, resilience, safety, integrity, risk management, life balance, health, wellness, and excellence. Following that, we will be holding two sessions simultaneously: one for the new members AEFAA orientation and the other presented by Camfil on air filtration. After lunch, the trade show will start and run until 7 p.m. We are anticipating a good turnout from our exhibitors. Because of the pandemic, the last couple of years have been very hard for our vendors to meet face-to-face with their clients and, as a result, the response to our trade show in Red Deer has been very positive. We are looking forward to once again getting together. As usual, there will be plenty of food and refreshments and, of course, loads of prizes. Don’t forget your business cards for the draws! After the draws are held, we will move into the Monaco room for a fun casino night hosted by Alberta Casinos.
After lunch, SAIT will be presenting a session on applied management. This session will be hosted by Reva Bond Ramsden, presenting on what’s new, innovative, and exciting in building trades and credential enhancement opportunities for the facilities workforce. She is the first female dean in the School of Construction at SAIT. Before joining SAIT in 2009, she had a multi-disciplinary, progressive career in hospitality, tourism, manufacturing, health care, and industrial construction. The final session of the day will be a round table hosted by the executive. This ever-popular session often provides one of the more educational opportunities for all the members. Wednesday will wrap up with the annual banquet and entertainment. In addition to a delicious meal, AEFAA has brought in a very talented magician, Malcolm Russell. Russell lives near Calgary and performs throughout Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, as well as across Canada and the United Kingdom as he has done for the past 20 years. During his performances, his goal is to bridge the gap between the audience and performer and to have people leaving his shows feeling like they’ve seen the impossible, felt enthusiasm, shared a sense of excitement and amazement, and had a fun night out!
Thursday, May 19: Last Day The final day of the conference starts off with a complimentary breakfast followed by the zone meetings. After that, we will be holding our annual
Wednesday, May 18: Sessions Day, Banquet, and Entertainment
general meeting at 10:30. At this year’s meeting we will
Wednesday, May 18 is sessions day. After a
reports and membership input. Following the AGM, a
complimentary breakfast the day will start off with
lunch will be hosted to close out the conference. The
Alberta Education providing more information on
executive is excited about hosting this conference and
relevant topics like site readiness, capital planning, IMR,
getting our AEFAA fraternity back to their old familiar
CMR, PO&M, and modernization planning. Following
ways. That being said, we are cordially inviting you and
that, representatives from Marsh Insurance will be
your co-workers to attend this year’s conference in
on hand to provide information on best practices
Red Deer!
not be conducting elections as this was done at the fall conference. This year’s agenda will consist of directors’
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AEFAA 2022 Spring Conference and Trade Show:
SALUTE TO THE TRADES May 16 - 19, 2022 Cambridge Hotel & Convention Centre Red Deer, Alberta
Monday, May 16 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 18 Golf tournament at Alberta Springs
7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Breakfast
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Emotional Intelligence Professional
9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Alberta Education
Development session by SAIT
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Marsh Insurance
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Conference registration
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Lunch
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
President’s reception
1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
SAIT – Applied management
2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
AEFAA-hosted round tables
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Free time
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Banquet
Tuesday, May 17 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Conference registration
9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Opening ceremonies
Entertainment: Magician Malcolm Russell
Keynote speaker: Tom Higgins 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. New member orientation 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Air filtration presentation by Camfil
Thursday, May 19
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch with partners
7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Breakfast
2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Trade show
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
AEFAA zone meetings
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Prize draws
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Annual general meeting
8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Casino night
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Closing Ceremonies
Auction
2022 Partners’ Program Monday, May 16
Wednesday, May 18
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Golf tournament at Alberta Springs
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Registration
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
President’s reception
Tuesday, May 17 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Partners’ meet and greet
9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Opening ceremonies
Keynote speaker: Tom Higgins
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free time
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch with partners
2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Trade show
8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Casino night
Auction
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8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Breakfast
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Session
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Free time
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Banquet
Entertainment:
Magician Malcolm Russell
Thursday, May 19 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Breakfast
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free time
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Closing Ceremonies
New Camilla School preserves history and looks to the future BY CINDY CHAN
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ocated in Sturgeon County, the newly built
Builders, says. The project team also includes Workun
Camilla School has replaced the old building
Garrick Partnership Architecture and Interior Design
to provide a better learning environment for
Inc., Sustainable Development Contracting, WSP,
students, teachers, and staff.
Go Asphalt, Creative Concrete, CCS Contracting,
The Government of Alberta approved funding
for a new school to replace the aging existing Camilla School. “When the Alberta government invests in infrastructure projects, like construction of the new Camilla School, it’s investing in growing our province and preparing our young people for the future,” says Prasad Panda, Minister of Infrastructure. “The new Camilla School sets the bar for generations of students to excel by providing opportunities to
Photo Credit: GEC Architecture
discover and explore their interests. This in turn, helps these students find their way into fulfilling jobs and to take their place in a thriving economy.” With construction taking place in two phases, the first phase began in September 2019 and consisted of the construction of the new school, which was completed in January 2021. The second phase included the demolition of the old school, which was completed in November 2021, according to Ahsan Ahmed, project manager for the Government of Alberta. “The Camilla School project was completed in phases, so that the new school could be constructed alongside the original school without any disruption of operation,” Faizal Jiwani, president of Aman
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“ The school board was happy with the result. We worked together as a team – the architect, the school board, and the consultant.” Shramm Millwrok, CDN Power Pac, and Westgrove
panels on its roof, producing about 128 megawatt
Plumbing & Heating.
hours of electricity a year, which is enough to prevent
Boasting 4,849 square metres and four modular classrooms, Camilla School opened in fall 2021
90.5 tonnes of greenhouse gases annually; that is equivalent to what is produced by 20 cars a year.
for a capacity of 600 K-9 students. The school
The original Camilla School was built in 1898, but
features kindergarten and elementary classrooms;
the most recent former Camilla School was built in
a gymnasium; science labs; a library; a foods lab; a
1954, and has underwent several renovations and
wood shop/design lab; a music room; maker and
expansions since then. To honour its past, the new
collaboration spaces; a breakout room; a recycling
school has displayed a replica of the front entrance to
room; office spaces; an infirmary; a conference room;
Camilla School as it originally appeared in the 1950s.
a staff room; a physical education office; change
The structure served as a breakout room and storage
rooms; a custodian office; storage spaces; a servery/
space, sporting some of the school’s original bricks
canteen; a flexible gathering space; and an outdoor
and “CAMILLA SCHOOL” letters.
classroom.
“The school board was happy with the result,” Ahmed
The new school is bigger and brighter, with plenty
says. “We worked together as a team – the architect,
of glazing, windows, high ceilings, and LED lighting,
the school board, and the consultant.”
as well as a green screen and living wall. It’s built for
“The students and staff have been fortunate to
LEED Silver certification, but the project is aiming
observe this construction process first hand in a safe
for LEED Gold. The school also has around 400 solar
manner,” Jiwani adds. n
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Attempting to deal with deferred maintenance issues
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his editorial speaks in general for both private buildings in cities and towns as well as schools. The problem of deferred
maintenance is widespread and not restricted to one entity over another. All of North America struggles with this phenomenon. Deferred maintenance might seem like a clever idea in facilities management for keeping costs down, but it only delays inevitable maintenance costs. If the piece of equipment breaks, it will need to be replaced, and other systems can only compensate for asset failure for a limited time. Deferred maintenance can do much more damage to your department, inflating costs and placing the building you manage in a precarious place. Most of us deal with deferred maintenance because we do not
The highlighted area is 15 to 20 feet off the ground. Over the years, cracking developed, moisture got in during freeze/thaw, and the situation just got to the point where it must now be removed and new work completed to retain the heritage value. Now it will cost a few thousand dollars when it should have been repaired two decades earlier for hundreds of dollars.
low CO2? What about the climate
Deferred maintenance is not new.
change that is taking place? You
Looking at numerous buildings in
think systems struggle now? Wait
a variety of cities and communities
until extreme heat becomes a
around the province shows this has
common occurrence!
been happening for over 20 to 30
have necessary funding to deal with the repairs in a timely fashion or funding cuts tie your hands. Do you know what you have out there and what the repairs are and what the cost for those repairs may be today? Do you have some kind of metrics in place to measure what you have, to help in assisting you to illustrate what it is exactly that over shadows that lack of repair? How much of the deferred work is structure of the building? How much is failing HVAC systems that may be 60 years old or older? Are you able to keep indoor air quality in hand or do you struggle to maintain the basics such as Alberta Educational Facilities Administrators’ Association
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years and likely longer. Some of the
factors. Poor decisions by owners,
does not make sense to replace
buildings are either beyond repair
boards, and others because of
a building because of decades of
now, or very nearly there! What
funding being directed somewhere
deferred maintenance.
does that mean? Likely the only
else.
Let’s think about this. Let’s come
Quite literally we need to see a
up with sincere dialogue on the
This is not a problem any one
strong paradigm shift. Obviously
best way to move forward. How
political party in power created
continuing in this direction does
will this be funded, both private
but seems to be something
not work and will end up costing
and public sectors? n
exasperated by a combination of
a very large sum to rectify. It
way to fix it is to replace it!
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Protect your roof to extend its lifecycle
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egardless of the facility, the
complete once you pay that final
installation of a new roof or
invoice and receive your warranty
replacement of an existing
documents.
roof never seems to garner
It’s understandable that when a
the same excitement or
attention as the gleam of a new gym floor or the sparkle of a refreshed lobby. Looking at roof plans, reviewing roof details, and ensuring the new installation meets or exceeds local codes, manufacturer’s requirements, and other application standards can be an overwhelming task for any facility manager. After countless meetings with stakeholders, discussions with contractors, and, of course, the inevitable unforeseen issues on site, you can finally consider the project
project is complete, you may not want to think about the roof again for another 20 to 30 years when it’s time to go through the same
Kevin Kramers.
process again. To ensure your newly installed roof meets your
One of the most important records
requirements, instead of closing
to keep for your roof is a roof
the book once construction is
access log. This document serves
complete, you should instead
many functions. Most importantly,
turn the page on its next chapter.
it identifies every person who goes
There are several items that will
on to the roof with the specifics
assist with extending the lifecycle
of date, reason for visiting, and
of your roof, which acts as one of
location. This invaluable tool is one
the primary barriers protecting
of the first items to be reviewed
your interior environment from the
when a new leak develops as it is
harsh Alberta climate.
common to find that something was disturbed/damaged during the performance of new work.
Dirt drain example.
If not directly related, it can also give the leak investigator a place to start. The roof access log also confirms maintenance visits and can be incorporated into your safety procedures to ensure
Imcompatible material example.
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Poor roof vent installation.
electrical services, and mounting
can help identify any changes from
of exterior items to the inside
your previous inspection. Some
face of the parapet all require the
of the major items that should be
involvement of a roofing contractor
reviewed include:
to ensure it remains watertight. This also includes the placement of equipment on the membrane, such as satellite dishes or additional HVAC equipment. Improper membrane protection can cause
secure? water to drain freely?
to the roofing membrane is the
• What is the condition of caulking
cleaning of the membrane surface.
around penetrations?
contaminants onto the membrane,
certification to visit the roof.
or maintenance activities may
on any work that affects the
• Are the metal flashings all
Closely related to any changes
has applicable training and/or
a professional roofing contractor
seams or laps?
• Are the drains open and allowing
everyone is aware of the risks and
lifecycle of your roof is to include
membrane: Are there any open
considerable damage to the roof.
Some exhaust vents may expel
A critical item that will extend the
• General condition of the
result in small spills of different chemicals. Always contact either the roofing contractor or membrane manufacturer prior to
• Is there any debris on the roof, which can cause damage? A more complete inspection list is usually included with your warranty documents or available online.
cleaning any membrane. Different
As extreme weather events seem
chemicals can degrade the
to be placing more and more
composition of the membrane,
stresses on our facilities, extending
which may require removal instead
the lifecycle of all aspects of the
of cleaning.
building envelope will be a crucial
membrane types available,
Lastly, the Alberta Roofing
key to the success of your facility.
professional roofing contractors
Contractors Association
are aware of compatible materials,
recommends that a visual roof
application techniques, and repair
inspection be completed twice
methods that will not damage the
per year (spring and fall) and
problems.
existing membrane. Installations
after every major weather event.
of exhaust vents, penetrating
It is useful to use a checklist when
About
the roofing membrane with new
completing this inspection as it
roofing membrane. Whenever any penetrations are made or equipment is placed on the roof, a roofing contractor should be involved. With many different
This involves continuous attention to the small details that, if left unchecked, could turn into large
Kevin Kramers (C.E.T., R.R.O., C.T.R.) is the technical officer for the Alberta Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) and has 30 years of construction experience in Alberta. He is responsible
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