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C is for concrete: Pouring at B.C.'s Site C project has begun

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Long time coming; but worth the wait: New LNG plant being built in B.C.

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An unconventional career path: CPAC innovator profile on Ryan Leckie

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WorkSafeBC's focused approach to concrete pump truck safety

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Cannabis legislation: Defining the blurred lines between legal and acceptable at work

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A booming project: Construction on the $1.4 billion Calgary Cancer Centre underway

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our association has been hard at work again this year. The pump committee, in partnership with Concrete Alberta, facilitated four concrete pump operator safety training courses to operators, and these sessions saw approximately 30 students register and participate in the program. The program has been positively received by both the participants and employers, and there shows to be a demand for more courses into 2019. Safety education and awareness are the two main things that are coming from the post-seminar comments and we will continually focus to get better in these areas. The pump committee will look to continue facilitating the course into 2019, as well as seek to add some more instructors to the program. See more on page 14.

The association has also more recently formed a strategic partnership with the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA). This is a critical and major step to becoming a greater concrete pumping industry. I couldn’t be happier to share this news with you and comment on the benefits. This unique partnership will see

the CPAC become the Canadian Chapter of the APCA. I view this as a win, win for both groups. The APCA is a very strong and knowledgeable organization that has been serving its members for nearly 40 years. The ACPA has worked diligently in defining and creating models for safety training, safety campaigns, and legislation. In turn, the CPAC brings a wealth of knowledge, as well as a fresh perspective with new ideas and enthusiasm. While we have a lot of synergies, we also share the same challenges in the concrete pumping industry, that combined together, we can tackle head on. The single area of vast differences are in regulatory policy and government, with CPAC now supported by a larger more educated voice. We Canadian members look to only get stronger in this area lobbying for our industry.

“The greatest opportunities lie ahead of us.”

In this year’s publication of the Canadian Concrete Pumpers, we cover our local, provincial, and national news in our industry news column. It is here where we as an association identify our performance and initiatives for the year and up-

date you on where things are currently at.

This year’s magazine features some of the top stories around Canada, be it the Site C dam in Northern B.C. to the high-profile cancer centre in Calgary. We also look at the eagerly awaited LNG future in Canada in Kitimat B.C. These are all significant and complex jobs that showcase the diversity of today’s concrete pumping and conveying equipment, leveraging new technology.

Our Industry Message Board will provide current information on new R&D, equipment, products, and people by manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers in the concrete pumping industry.

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CPAC industry news Concrete Pumping Association of Canada merges with the American Concrete Pumping Association The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) announces the Concrete Pumping Association of Canada (CPAC) will now operate as an ACPA chapter, continuing under the CPAC name. The merger will give ACPA members from Canada a dedicated forum for addressing issues affecting Canadian pumpers. Current CPAC members will benefit from ACPA’s strong safety, training, and concrete pump operator certification program.

“CPAC’s merger with ACPA is a very positive step forward for the entire concrete pumping industry,” says Christi Collins, executive director, ACPA. “It creates synergy and alignment on both sides of the border as we advocate and lobby for shared resources for the greater concrete pumping community.”

Concrete pumpers in the United States and Canada share many issues including safety, workforce development, and promotion of the industry. The merger solidifies the concrete pumping industry’s presence in the North American marketplace

and brings increased visibility to concrete pumping across the borders.

“We’re extremely excited to join the American Concrete Pumping Association,” says Daryl Dika, co-founder and board member, CPAC, and active board member and stakeholder, Reach Construction Services. “CPAC has worked diligently for many years to create a stronger pumping industry in Canada, and now I’m happy to be a part of this next step for CPAC in partnering with the ACPA. We’re looking forward to the opportunities this merger will bring to strengthen the concrete pumping industry throughout Canada.”

The American Concrete Pumping Association was founded in 1974 to promote concrete pumping as the choice method of placing concrete and to encourage and educate the concrete pumping industry on safe concrete pumping procedures.

The ACPA Operator Certification Program is the only industry-recognized certification program for testing concrete pumping practices.

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can pumping industry and brings more opportunities for concrete pumpers in both countries,” says Collins.

The ACPA’s Canadian chapter will hold its first meeting at the World of Concrete 2019 trade show in Las Vegas.

For more information, contact Christi Collins, executive director, at 614-4315618. To learn more about the ACPA, visit www.concretepumpers.com.

Connect with the ACPA on social media: • Like ACPA on Facebook: facebook. com/acpapumpers • Watch ACPA videos on YouTube: youtube.com/user/acpaconcrete • Follow ACPA on Instagram: instagram. com/acpa_concretepumpers • Connect with ACPA on LinkedIn: www. linkedin.com/company/americanconcrete-pumping-association The ACPA is a non-profit association which serves as an advocate for the concrete pumping industry committed to promotion, education, and safety for its members and all those coming into contact with a concrete pump on the construction job site.

Concrete Pump Competency Certification Project update Program development continues throughout 2018. Both the Safety Certification exam and the Competency Certification exams were audited by a PhD psychometrician.

The Competency Exam methodologies and the exam itself was determined to be valid and meeting the standards required for international accreditation. The key recommendation was to have the exam in a computer-based format that enabled the calculation of the exam score to be tabulated in an objective manner and to enable analysis of exam results. These recommendations were implemented.

Further work was undertaken to refine question weighting of the degree of difficulty and criticality of the demonstrated competency skills.

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CPAC industry news The written Safety Examination needed a major rewriting to meet international standards to be valid. An exam bank of 260 questions was developed by professional certification specialists. A Job Task Analysis questionnaire was developed by a PhD psychometrician. In the fourth quarter, the survey will be mailed to over 200 concrete pump operators, primarily in B.C. The Concrete BC Pump Committee will ensure a very high response rate through their employees. The Job Task Analysis will ask experienced pump operators their view of the importance and degree of difficulty of the skills identified in our Skills Standards.

In the third quarter, four different companies were reviewed to be the software provider for the delivery of the written examination. An agreement was reached with Yardstick Assessment Services, a Canadian software and certification services company, to apply their software to deliver computer-based delivery of the written examinations. This software will enable remote proctoring of written examinations around the timing and schedule of the examination candidate, anywhere in B.C. The written examination will be further reviewed by experienced B.C. pump operators (our subject matter experts) before launching the written exams in early 2019. These changes establish a clear separation of the training services and training materials offered by Concrete BC and the administration and analysis of examinations. This is essential for a valid and accredited assessment process.

The written exam remains the pre-cursor to the application for a competency assessment.

Work continued on the development of the quality control manual, necessary for ISO accreditation. An outline for a Candidate Handbook was developed to be completed in the fourth quarter. The Candidate Handbook will be a public document and the basis for the development

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of the website and related publications.

Consultations continued with program partners in other Canadian jurisdictions.

Partners include the Canadian ReadyMixed Concrete Association, the Canadian Concrete Pump Association, the American Concrete Pump Association.

The project has responded to requests for a Concrete Pump Competency Certification Forum in Ontario. A draft agenda and speakers have been identified. This has been rescheduled from October to early in 2019.

The program operation phase was delayed until 2019, when operations, staffing, and marketing resources are made available from WorkSafeBC to our partner, the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA). The BCCSA will be the “scheme owner” and “certifying body” for both the written and competency examinations.

Concrete BC will remain a partner in the marketing and delivery of concrete pump certifications.

Concrete Pump Committee (Concrete Alberta, CPAC) partnership Concrete Alberta, CPAC Concrete Pump Safety Training Course The CPAC Concrete Pump Safety Training Course is a joint partnership in conjunction with Concrete Alberta and CPAC to provide concrete pump safety training and education through a live presentation, followed by a closed-book exam testing the participants knowledge of the content. The seminar is instructed over a five-to-six hour period covering such topics as personal safety, working around concrete pumps, CSA Z151, best practices, to name a few.

Enrollment in 2018 saw a total of 37 registrants attend the safety seminar and being tested on their understanding of the course content taught. This is a closed-book exam and each partici-

pant that passes receives a certificate of achievement along with a wallet card identifying that they received the concrete pump operator safety training, which is valid for five years. Currently this course is available in Calgary and Edmonton, and we are looking to be available for other municipalities in Alberta, as well as course facilitators. For anyone looking to join, please contact Daryl Dika at REACH CSG. The content in this course is provided and endorsed by Concrete BC. Other inititives worked on in 2018 with Concrete Alberta were creating technical bulletins that arose from the group addressing best practices for industry, maintaining communication, and support of the concrete pump operator competency program being developed in British Columbia. This year we also got the unique opportunity to be invited to NAIT’s campus for crane operator training to learn about and demonstrate the concrete pump simulator program. This was an excellent opportunity to be in a classroom setting learning the advancement of technology and the advantages to training concrete pump operators. n

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CPAC Calendar of Events Schwing announces 2019 Training Service Seminar Schedule Schwing has announced their 2019 Service Seminar Schedule that offers intermediate training for operators/mechanics, advanced training for mechanics, stationary pump training for mechanics, and vector training covering operator productivity, machine diagnostics and data for fleet management.

The seminars are held at Schwing’s dedicated training facility in White Bear, MN (unless noted). Seminars include multi-media training aids and hands-on trouble-shooting. Students also receive a service manual on CD-ROM along with a printed copy of the training manual. Concrete pump owners, operators and mechanics are advised to sign-up soon.

“Business is back and pumping companies are hiring, so the seminars are more popular than ever,” says Jeff Popa, Schwing service manager. Participants may sign up for the scheduled seminars online at schwing.com/service.

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Internationally renowned, global market leader in concrete celebrates past and future growth

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utzmeister has proven to be a successful, innovative, and an internationally oriented manufacturer of construction machines for 60 years.

The merger with Sany Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. in 2012 marked a milestone for a strong partnership, which now continues to grow steadily. Over the years, Putzmeister has developed strongly in the concrete, mortar, industrial, and substrate technology sectors.

Mobile belt conveyor systems and project-based solutions for precasting works complete the Putzmeister portfolio.

Close to your business Groundbreaking machine technology and outstanding availability combined with an extensive sales network and added benefits with regards to both safety and service – these factors are what set Putzmeister apart.

From the outset, Karl Schlecht, the founder of Putzmeister, stuck to a principle, the importance of which is often underestimated today. For him, contact with the customer did not end upon delivery of the machine, but was also maintained in the years and decades following delivery.

Closeness to the customers requires a dense and well-structured sales and service network. Putzmeister began establishing its own branches in Germany as early as the 1960s, with sites in Munich, Essen, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and later also Berlin and Gera. In the 1970s, the company added subsidiaries and sales offices in other countries – including France, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America, Brazil, South Africa, Singapore, China, Korea, Japan, Russia, India, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and Turkey – enabling Putzmeister to act internationally. Furthermore, the Putzmeister sales team is supported by well-trained dealers and services centres around the world.

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Putzmeister celebrates 60 years of innovation with a finely graduated range of products in the fields of concrete, mortar, tunnel, and industrial technology.

Putzmeister mortar machines streamline the sector With the development of a practical mortar pump (1958), the first continuous mixing pump for gypsum plaster (1965), and a compressed air-based screed conveyor (1965), Schlecht revolutionized the industry in both interior and exterior construction work. These technical milestones made heavy physical work on construction sites not only considerably easier, but also more streamlined. Since the acquisition of the Brinkmann brand in 2008 and relocation to the Aichtal branch in 2012, the company's market presence is now stronger than ever.

Concrete technology for profitable work worldwide Putzmeister extended its range of products with the development of concrete pumps in the 1960s. This time, unlike the market launch of mortar pumps, Putzmeister was not the inventor, but was in competition with established manufacturers from

the outset. Higher pressures, larger pump volumes, and even concrete delivery were only possible, in Schlecht's opinion, if previous design principles were fundamentally questioned and new paths were taken. With the concept of a hydro-hydraulically driven two-cylinder piston pump combined with the flapper system (1969), Putzmeister, as a newcomer on the market, stirred things up for the established manufacturers. Having achieved the world record of 1,017 feet (310-metres) in high-rise concrete pumping at the Frankfurt telecommunications tower (1977), Putzmeister finally gained acceptance in the international construction industry. This was preceded in 1971 by the invention of a compression-proof transfer tube in conjunction with concrete pumps driven by hydraulic fluid.

In 1997, Putzmeister purchased the Telebelt® line and has been the industry leader in telescopic belt conveyors ever since. The Telebelt has set the standard for versatility and durability, placing five cubic yards

(four cubic metres) per minute with ease.

Today, Putzmeister develops and produces truck-mounted concrete pumps, Telebelt telescopic belt conveyors, stationary concrete pumps, Pumi® truck mixer concrete pumps, stationary placing booms, and accessories.

Putzmeister once again garnered international attention in 2017 with the new generation of truck-mounted concrete pumps in the 30-metre class. Staying true to the motto of “close to your business”, feedback from customers across the world, as well as comprehensive test results from Putzmeister’s state-of-the-art Research and Development Facility, were integrated into their development.

Familiar technology for new applications Since 1977, Putzmeister has been using its expertise in pumping technology to

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pump other entirely different media too.

Initially, the company just made series-produced concrete pumps, which were used to transport sludge from the Aswan Dam to land through floating pipelines, for example, or to transport earth excavated during tunneling works up to ground level. Putzmeister soon developed these machines further into powerful pumping systems for transporting high-density solids, systems which could be combined with special supply and metering devices, mixers, silos, or discharge equipment. Typical fields of application for Putzmeister high-density solids pumps include mining and sewage treatment plants, as well as disposal plants for waste, biowaste, and special waste. Putzmeister high-density solids pumps also undertake various delivery jobs in the cement industry, power stations, oil and gas industries, and in water treatment and for land reclamation along the coast.

Putzmeister breaks world records – often their own The Putzmeister brand is internationally renowned for its quality and reliability.

Our world records and participation in important construction projects demonstrate these values.

1994: World record in high-rise concrete pumping 1,745 feet (532-metres) at the “Riva del Garda” power station, Italy.

1997: New world record in longdistance pumping with 6,611 feet (2,015-metres) in Le Refrain/France.

2007: New world record in high-rise concrete pumping at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE, with a height of 1,988 feet (606-metres). The total height of the building is 2,717 feet (828-metres).

2008: Introduction of a new truckmounted concrete pump, placing boom of which reaches a height

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CPAC message board of 230 feet (70-metres) for the first time ever, another world record for Putzmeister.

2014: A new Guinness World Record for the largest continuous concrete delivery was set at the New Wilshire Grand Center in Los Angeles with 12 Putzmeister truck-mounted concrete pumps, two stationary booms, and two stationary concrete pumps. The delivery totaled in 21,189 cubic yards (16,200-cubic-metres) in 18.5 hours.

2016: During the construction of the Geepas Tower in the UAE, a new Guinness World Record was set for achieving the world's largest continuous concrete delivery — 25,888 cubic yards (19,793-cubic-metres) in 42 hours.

Technologies that shape the sector In addition to achieving numerous world records, Putzmeister has also rewritten technical history many times over through pioneering innovations and spectacular deployments. These include, for example, the pioneering work in developing large truck-mounted concrete pumps with flexible five- and even six-arm placing booms.

In 1986, some of these long-reach boom pumps were specially equipped to withstand radiation and, running in non-stop operation, helped construct a protective shell of reinforced concrete around the atomic reactor after the accident at Chernobyl. For the huge project that was the construction of the Channel Tunnel (1988–1994), Putzmeister offered not one but two solutions. Firstly, especially powerful high-density solids pumps transported enormous quantities of excavated material from the tunnels to a landfill site. Secondly, the annulus between the tunnel liner segments and the surrounding mountain was concreted with special two-component mortar using computer-aided injection and filling systems.

Putzmeister has also contributed to notable construction in the United States.

One of the most recognizable bridges in the United States, the Hoover Dam Bypass project (2005-2010), required Putzmeister’s complete systems approach for assistance in the selection and positioning of equipment for the many job site challenges. In the final stages of the project, Putzmeister detached a 52Z-Meter boom pump from its tractor to save flyweight and reduce the

unit’s footprint on a very cramped site. In 2010, Putzmeister delivered six Telebelts to the Panama Canal Third Set of Locks project.

The equipment onsite needed to be able to adjust to a constantly changing terrain due to flooding, landslides, and unstable banks.

In the presenting conditions early in the project, a Telebelt would deliver the reach and mobility necessary. As the locks moved forward, Putzmeister delivered 16 units from across the company’s product range to aid in the successful completion of the expansion.

Putzmeister has stood out with its innovations in the software area too, for example with the Ergonic® EBC control system introduced in 2001. The simplified remote control-enabled booms with several arms to be operated easily and safely from just one joystick. The latest generation of the Ergonic Control System, Ergonic 2.0 features new control boxes and panels, a centralized hardware and software in control unit, and a remote control that is interchangeable among all Ergonic 2.0 units. The Radio Remote Control (FFS) is easy to handle and extremely lightweight. Due to its comfort, well thought-out menu, and ease of controlling the pump, this system is extremely popular among machine operators. Additionally, it features a large, high-resolution colour display, offering a complete pump overview with clear readability.

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In 2018, 60 years after the company was founded, Putzmeister boasts a finely graduated range of products in the fields of concrete, mortar, tunnel, and industrial technology.

The largely independent technical market fields are oriented towards the particularities of the markets and customer preferences. With Sany Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. as a parent company and modern production sites around the globe, Putzmeister is optimally equipped to meet future challenges. n

Con Forms celebrates 50 years

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on Forms is very proud to be celebrating 50 years in the industry in 2019. For five decades, Construction Forms, Inc. (Con Forms) has been a leader in the development and manufacture of concrete pumping systems and abrasion-resistant piping systems to transport abrasive solids and slurries.

The company was founded in 1969, with the goal of engineering and producing a complete line of concrete pumping systems and accessories for the rapidly growing concrete pumping market. As pump manufacturers improved the performance and reliability of pump trucks, a small group of entrepreneurs came together in Cedarburg, Wisconsin to found Construction Forms, Inc. (Con Forms). The team quickly set out to refine delivery and placing systems used to convey concrete from the pump to the point of placement.

The company addressed the needs of standard pouring applications, as well as more specialized applications, such as high-rises, tunnels, bridges, and large deck pours.

Customer needs drove innovation and rapid technological advancements. Steel pipe replaced aluminum, Hevi-Duty™ ends and couplings replaced grooved systems, and induction-hardened pipe replaced standard steel for most applications. Con Forms continued to bring exciting new product developments to the market, such as Chrome Carbide Lined Backend Kits, Twin Wall™ boom pipe (a pipe within a pipe), the Ruff-Neck™ Reducing Hose, Air Cuff™ Shut-Off Valve, Flared End Systems, and many more.

Today, Con Forms is an industry leader in the design, manufacture, distribution, and service of safe, quality concrete pumping systems and accessories worldwide. The company is now headquartered

in a 110,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Port Washington, WI that boasts state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and testing facilities, including a full metallurgy lab. There are also branches in California, the United Kingdom, Southeast Asia, and Warstein, Germany to better serve our global customer base.

Every Con Forms piping system is backed by 50 years of application experience, qualified application engineers, innovative product engineering, and product support. Con Forms engineers provide system analysis and will ‘mix-andmatch’ a wide array of pipe and components, choices of materials and metallurgy, connection options, custom bending and fabrication to meet any application requirement.

Con Forms products have lower maintenance repair costs, lengthen replacement intervals and reduce total life-cycle costs. All products meet safety standards set by the Concrete Pump Manufacturers Association. Continuous logging of critical heat-treatment parameters ensures prod-

uct lot traceability long after the product has been delivered and is in service.

A dedication to excellence in product performance and customer service has positioned Con Forms as industry leaders in the U.S. and around the globe.

From humble beginnings in Cedarburg, Construction Forms has grown into a worldwide presence, employing over 100 people in Wisconsin, California, Texas, the United Kingdom, Asia, and South America.

Con Forms has reached 50 years of excellence by remaining true to its founding principles of providing the highest-quality components, outstanding customer service, the quickest on-time delivery, and the highest overall customer satisfaction. n

Construction Forms celebrates 50 years in the industry in 2019. From humble beginnings in Cedarburg, Construction Forms has grown into a worldwide presence, employing over 100 people in Wisconsin, California, Texas, the United Kingdom, Asia, and South America.

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CPAC message board Schwing templates improve placing boom set up

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or projects where the safe and accurate set-up of a free-standing placing boom is needed, Schwing announces a new series of Cross Frame Anchor Alignment Templates. Available for Schwing 28-meter, 35-meter, and 41-meter placing booms, the template simplifies the overall concrete foundation construction and Schwing Cross Frame installation process.

The two-part alignment template system is designed to assist users of Schwing placing booms in properly setting the anchor rods in the concrete foundation. The first part, the lower template, is secured to existing rebar and provides a fixed base for the anchor rods, while the upper template holds the anchor rod ends in proper gauge and location. When the foundation is poured, the lower template — a non-reusable component — gets buried in concrete. After the foundation is poured, the upper template is removed and reused on future foundation pours.

Though new, the templates have already made a difference in the field.

“The new template was a much safer alternative to using the actual cross frame when aligning the rods,” says Keith Crawford, owner of Texas-based Capital Pumping and ACPA member.

Tom O’Malley, Schwing senior vice-president of sales and marketing, adds, “This solution will prove popular as the use of free-standing placing booms continues to grow, particularly on projects with limited pump truck access.

This is just another case of Schwing working hard to improve safety and the overall concrete placing experience for its customers.”

For more information contact your Schwing representative, or visit www.schwing.com. n

The two-part alignment template system is designed to assist users of Schwing placing booms in properly setting the anchor rods in the concrete foundation.

Construction Forms, Inc. hires Tim Harmann as senior inside salesperson

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onstruction Forms, Inc. has hired Tim Harmann as a senior inside sales representative.

Harmann brings with him over 20 years of product knowledge and customer service in the concrete pumping industry, most recently at Putzmeister America. He is a United States Marine Corps veteran and has completed business management courses at Carthage College.

“Tim brings a wealth of product and customer knowledge to strengthen our inside sales initiatives,” says Bob Hamilton, vice-president of sales at Construction Forms, Inc. “He shares the same passion for the customer as we do at Con Forms. We look forward to having him on board to continue our mission of being the premier global provider of abrasive-resistant piping to the concrete and mining industries.”

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For nearly 50 years, Construction Forms, Inc. has been a leader in the development and manufacturing of concrete pumping systems and accessories. A dedication to excellence in product performance and customer service has positioned Construction Forms as a leader in the U.S. and around the world. Headquartered in Port Washington, WI, Construction Forms has additional locations in California, United Kingdom, Germany, and Asia. n

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Robichaud had just been diagnosed with prostate cancer and after hearing about the statistics on the disease, Suchy knew there had to be something that he could do to help to raise awareness since he works with predominantly all men, many of whom are his friends. And thus, the Trademark Challenge was born.

Suchy, the owner of Trademark Concrete Pumping, was looking to do something to bring awareness to this type of cancer and show Robichaud that he had his full support in his fight with the diagnosis. As a result, he came up with the Trademark Challenge, where he painted his new 75 per cent road ban pump light blue, the prostate cancer colour, with graphics showing the stats on prostate cancer in their home province of Alberta.

The goal was to raise over $30,000, which they surpassed, raising $33,000 of generous donations from many sponsors including Alliance Concrete Pumps. As a result, the Alliance pump and Freightliner truck were painted prostate blue with graphics on the truck educating men

with statistics like “one in seven men in Alberta are diagnosed” and “eight men lose their battle with prostate cancer every week”.

With Trademark’s new light blue Alliance pump pumping on jobsites every day, the goal is to bring awareness to men on these sites to get checked and be knowledgeable about the staggering statistics of prostate cancer. It’s a success story as Robichaud is now cancer free, and the prostate blue Alliance 38m pumps are out spreading awareness to men on jobsites daily.

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CPAC message board Putzmeister America, Inc. expands parts processing to enhance customer experience

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utzmeister America, Inc. recently re-organized its parts department to allow room for more parts storage on-site. The expansion includes the investment of three highly advanced storage and retrieval systems, adding to the two systems purchased in 2005.

The addition of the storage and retrieval systems allows for Putzmeister to keep all parts in-house, eliminating off-site warehouses. Each system houses thousands of small-to-medium-sized genuine Putzmeister parts in a vertical structure, which extends from floor to ceiling. Each 26-foot tall, eight-foot wide nine-foot deep structure saves up to 70 per cent in square footage space by fitting more parts in a smaller area.

“Now that we have five complete storage systems, Putzmeister is even closer to your business,” said Eric Zimmermann, director of parts sales and pipe technology for Putzmeister. “We continue to push the bar and find every way to make our process even more efficient to best serve our customers.”

The storage systems are powered by a computerized barcode scanning system.

The barcodes allow the shipping department to access parts quicker and more efficiently, getting customer requests completed timely and accurately.

The system works by entering a “pan” number on a keyboard, indicating the X and Y coordinates of the parts location inside. The computer uses this data to retrieve the part electronically within seconds. The greater efficiency in filling parts orders translates into faster shipments to customers while reducing the chance of erroneously picking the wrong part for shipment. The system also tracks fastand slow-moving pans to position them

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Putzmeister add three highly advanced storage and retrieval systems to tend to customer requests more efficiently and effectively.

strategically within the structure for even quicker processing.

Within each structure, 73 pans (sized 81-inches wide, 32-inches deep, and with varying heights) are divided into adjustable sections to separately house items from small fuses to large motors. Each pan can accommodate 900 lbs., with the entire structure capable of handling a total weight of 40,000 lbs.

“Having immediate access to thousands of additional parts is a time-saving advantage for our customers,” said Zimmermann.

“Presently, the average time to electronically retrieve a part with the Lean Lift system is under 30 seconds. In comparison, the average time to previously retrieve a part via traditional methods was triple that time.”

Putzmeister’s Lean Lift capacity has doubled to continue to reach the customer’s needs quicker, with accuracy and efficiency. Putzmeister’s genuine parts can be ordered online from Putzmeister’s webshop at shop.putzmeister.com, or by calling the toll-free Parts & Service Hotline at (800) 890-0269. n

The new, patented Revolution boom on the S 36 X truck-mounted concrete pump offers unmatched maneuverability and speed.

Schwing Revolution boom brings unlimited possibilities to the jobsite

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ith game-changing innovation, Schwing introduces innovative boom technology that will take the concrete pumping business to new levels. The new, patented Revolution boom on the S 36 X truck-mounted concrete pump offers unmatched maneuverability and speed, with continuous 360-degree articulation of the tip section and unprecedented 330-degrees of articulation of the third section. Hydraulic motors replace the last two cylinders of the four-section boom to provide the additional coverage.

“The 36 Revolution is the most innovative boom technology to come along in decades,” says Tom O’Malley, Schwing senior vice-president of sales and marketing. “The possibilities are truly unlimited. This will be the most requested pump in any fleet.”

The 36 X with Revolution boom provides 115-feet-six-inches of reach.

Compact X-style outriggers set-up with a 20-foot-five-inch outrigger spread. The 730-degree slewing range (365 left and 365 right) aids in fast set-up and versatility to overcome jobsite obstacles. The standard 2025H-5 pump kit offers 178 cubic yards per hour output and 23 strokes per min.

Boom operation is through the Vector Control system that provides wireless proportional joystick control, critical as operators use the expanded articulation of the Revolution to reach areas they have never reached before.

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CPAC message board Con Forms 16-Z Spider Placer – Same reach as a 20-metre boom truck at half the price it remotely from the best perspective allows for extremely precise machine placement. The combination of these features can create an effective reach that trucks cannot take advantage of.

Access limitations

The Con Forms 16-Z Spider is a tracked placing unit specifically designed for low-clearance, tightarea applications.

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ow-clearance and tight-quartered pouring applications are an inherent pain point in the concrete pumping industry.

Pump trucks are large and difficult to maneuver, and finding efficient access points for pump trucks and mixers are a constant struggle. Throw in a large pour area with a ceiling clearance of four metres, and special equipment is often required. Pumpers have traditionally used a 20-metre boom truck for these types of applications. It has a low clearance height and a smaller profile than larger boom trucks. They are able to drive into smaller spaces and still operate the boom. While widely used, this is not the only option available.

The Con Forms 16-Z Spider is a tracked placing unit specifically designed for low-clearance, tight-area applications. It’s opening height of 13-feet-one-inches makes it ideal for getting into low-ceiling areas, and the incredible mobility provided by its turnin-place tracks allow it to be maneuvered into tight setup configurations

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that 20-metre trucks simply cannot access.

When reviewing this type of application for equipment needs, here are a few important things to consider:

16-Z vs. 20m The Con Forms 16-Z is named after what is important: its 16-metre horizontal reach. While it has ample vertical reach, it is typically used for flatter applications.

The 20-metre boom trucks are also used in vertical applications, so they are named for the vertical reach, but they have the same 16-metre horizontal reach from the turret. In some cases, their net reach beyond the outriggers or truck may be less than the Con Forms 16Z.

Mobility adds reach Simply put, the Spider can go where a truck cannot. The tracks on the 16-Z Spider make it extremely mobile, enabling it to fit tight spaces and turn 360° on a dime. The compact profile and footprint of the unit will allow it to set up in crowded sites, and the ability to operate

Tight jobsites have special limitations.

Does the inside ground have weight limits? (20Z = 105 kN/outrigger vs. 16Z = 46 kN/outrigger, 20Z & mixer = approx. 90 psi/tire vs. 16Z = 10 psi/track).

Can two mixers get to the boom pump, or will there be significant downtime between loads? Will this cause placement issues? Over the total time of the pour, will this add up to an unacceptable level of wasted time and increased labour hours? A continuous pour from a pump stationed out where the mixers have free access may be a much more cost efficient and effective choice.

Choosing the most costeffective tool What set of tools will fit the jobsite needs in the least expensive manner when taking all costs into account? The initial and on-going maintenance costs of the Con Forms 16Z should also be a consideration since it is a fraction of the 20Z boom truck’s costs.

When determining equipment for low-clearance applications, the 20-metre boom truck and 16-Z Spider are both viable options. Knowing the pros and cons of each unit and identifying important jobsite requirements will help to determine which unit is best suited for your application. The small profile, mobility, versatility, and lower price tag of the 16-Z can make it an efficient and budget-friendly solution for the right job. n

Putzmeister’s Research and Development Facility sets new standards for concrete industry

Informational video shows customers how equipment testing sets Putzmeister apart from competitors

Boom testing recreates expected stressors in a full week of around-the-clock testing to simulate 15 years of field operation.

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utzmeister’s over $1 million investment in a state-of-the-art research and development facility is setting a new standard for equipment in the concrete industry. The Research and Development Facility, located in Aichtal, Germany, ensures every piece of Putzmeister equipment will maintain its strength and reliability for years of heavy use.

“It’s important for us to test our equipment and make sure we are producing the highest quality,” said Karl Schlect, founder of Putzmeister. “We want our customers to trust us and our equipment.”

To educate customers on how research and development impacts every piece of equipment, Putzmeister has produced a video detailing the process. In the video, Matthias Ruppel, managing director of

Putzmeister Holding GmbH and member of the executive board for Putzmeister, explains in detail how all Putzmeister parts are put through extensive testing to simulate 15 years of field operation.

“Quality means that the customer is coming back to us, not the product,” said Ruppel. “At the end of the day, R & D makes a difference.”

The thorough process results in products that are meant to last. The testing process includes six over-arching steps to ensure the product is perfect. The tests include design, simulation, functional testing, endurance testing and customer testing, all before it is released to production and on to the customer.

“Seeing the research and development facility that they have blew us away,” said Mark Young, of Brundage-Bone Concrete

Pumping. “They’re thinking of small details, big details, and they’re testing it all.

It’s very impressive.”

The Research and Development Facility assists the engineering team in testing and proving their theories, as well as being responsive to customer feedback for product improvement.

Putzmeister has the customer’s best interest when developing new equipment, like the new 30-meter class and 63Z-meter boom pump, and continuously improving current equipment on the market.

To watch the video about the Research and Development Facility and other Putzmeister videos, visit www. youtube/PutzmeisterAmerica.com. For more information about Putzmeister, visit www.putzmeister.com. n

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CPAC message board LifeLine System enhances safety for Schwing Placing Booms

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o help ensure the safety of personnel using its placing booms, Schwing now offers a LifeLine System utilizing a safety tie-off cable that can be used in conjunction with most fall-protection systems (FPS).

On Schwing SPB (separate placing boom) units, the boom is mounted to an octagonal mast or cross frame. According to Mark Berggren, Schwing publications supervisor, it is during the assembly process that workers are most at risk.

“With the boom attached via crane lifting cables and set into position, a worker must crawl out and straddle the first boom section to detach the cables from the lifting eyes once it is in place,” he said. “Obviously, that exposes them to the risk of slipping and falling. Now,

before doing so, that worker can simply attach their fall-protection system to the safety tie-off cable installed on the first boom section and be confident that they are protected.”

Berggren added that the risk of a fall can also exist on the mast’s work plat-

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“This is an extremely dangerous practice, but attaching their FPS to the cable would provide a much-needed level of safety in those situations,” said Berggren.

The LifeLine System comes standard for all Schwing SPB 35 placing booms.

Schwing can install this option at the factory for all new equipment, but customers can also purchase a kit to retrofit existing machines. If retrofitted, customers would be required to hire a Schwing-certified welder to perform the work.

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Putzmeister America, Inc. welcomes Jonathan Dawley as president & CEO

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utzmeister America, Inc., has appointed Jonathan Dawley as the new president and CEO. In his role, Dawley will be responsible for all commercial, financial, and operational aspects of Putzmeister business in North America, Latin America, and Brazil.

“Putzmeister is a leading, established brand and an organization with committed, experienced people,” said Dawley.

“I see my role as unlocking the potential of the team, enabling us to respond to current market dynamics, and enhancing customer and partner value. I look forward to seeing our organization develop.”

Dawley most recently held the position

of vice-president for JLG Industries located in Washington D.C. for the past three years. He has a rich background with over 17 years of experience in business with all levels of responsibility, from functional roles to general manager and global leadership. Dawley received his bachelors in business administration from Baker College in 1999.

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CPAC message board Tier 4 Stationary Pump offered in skid-mounted configuration

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or applications in which mobility is not an issue — but pump performance is — Schwing now offers its SP 500-T4 stationary concrete pump in a skid-mount design.

The Tier 4-compliant SP 500 is a versatile pump that offers outputs up to 45 cubic yards per hour and a maximum pressure of 1100 psi on the material. Initially offered as a trailer-mounted unit, the SP 500-T4 now joins a number of other models as being available with the skid-frame package. According to Jason Zignego, Schwing sales manager, SP Division, that configuration definitely has its proponents.

“Any application that demands steady, reliable pumping of concrete from a single source, without need for relocation, can benefit from this configuration,” he said. “Operators of pre-cast concrete plants are a great example. For them, a pump can remain in one location onsite for years at a time, so a skid-mounted unit makes perfect sense. And one that has the host of features the SP 500 brings will be particularly welcome.”

Powered by a CAT® C3.4B diesel, rated at 74.5 HP, the SP 500-T4 excels at pumping grout, shotcrete, or concrete. The twin-cylinder, all-hydraulic pump handles up to 1.5-inch aggregate using six-inch diameter pumping cylinders operating through a 39-

inch stroke. Schwing’s exclusive Rock Valve — the same one used on the company’s largest concrete pumps —sequences the concrete to twin pumping cylinders.

Zignego added that, while previous skid frame chassis could not be converted to a trailer or vice versa, that is no longer the case. “On these new generation units, if mobility is needed, the skid frame portion can be removed and axle(s), fenders, lights, etc. can be added to make it towable.”

For more information, visit www.schwing.com, or call 1-888-SCHWING. n

The Tier 4-compliant SP 500 is a versatile pump that offers outputs up to 45 cubic yards per hour and a maximum pressure of 1100 psi on the material.

Putzmeister redesigns website to enhance customer experience

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utzmeister recently completed the global rollout of its new company website. In a strategic build up to this website launch, the company adapted its logo in 2017 to improve its visibility on digital media and attractiveness to its dynamic and increasingly modern clientele in the construction industry.

With the company’s slogan “Close to your business”, it was imperative to offer a new website which places the user as a number-one priority. Putzmeister.com features a Success Stories section where Putzmeister’s customer stories of job site success are shared to show our customers how much we value their work.

“Our customers are under constant pressure to find the right solutions in order to achieve their project timelines.

Since they are always on the move from project to project, it is our duty to make sure they find information about our

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products and services as quickly and easily as possible and on any device,” says Martin Knoetgen, CEO Putzmeister Holding.

With this mission in mind, Putzmeister designed a user-friendly website with an innovative navigational and functional experience. It allows customers to access extensive product information, technical data, videos, and global success stories.

The new site provides a detailed overview of the company’s capabilities across a wide range of sectors and fields, such as residential and commercial construction, civil engineering, mining, tunneling, and pre-cast, up to large-scale industrial and power station projects.

The site design is mobile responsive and works on a variety of screen sizes, from smart phones and tablets to traditional desktop computers.

The global launch included over seven regional sites, a detailed training section,

and a sales, service, and genuine parts dealer locator.

On Putzmeister.com, visitors can also stay informed about the latest news of the company. The “Updates” link features the latest announcements, events, product developments, success stories, and opinion pieces from industry experts. Furthermore, the new website allows users to share products and pages with others across social media platforms.

The company will keep listening to the feedback of its visitors to continuously improve the user experience for their clients and partners. Some of the updates already planned will include new pages for the genuine parts section, and additional language versions.

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By Melanie Franner

Concrete placement in the service bay in September 2018.

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ore than three years in, the Site C project in British Columbia is well underway.

Designed to provide 1,100

megawatts (MW) of capacity, the project will produce about 5,100 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity each year. This is the

North bank looking upstream (October 2018).

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equivalent of enough energy to power about 450,000 B.C. homes per annum.

At a cost of $10.7 billion, Site C is significant in terms of both its scope and size.

“We are building Site C to meet the long-term electricity needs of our cus-

tomers,” says Greg Alexis, manager of public affairs for BC Hydro’s Site C Clean Energy Project. “Once the project goes into service in 2024, Site C will be a source of clean, renewable, and affordable electricity in British Columbia for more than 100 years.”

Concrete pouring for the south bank powerhouse buttress (July 2018).

Building from the ground up Fundamental to Site C is the substantive concrete work required. The generating station and spillways (GSS) civil works contract has been described as one of the largest contracts awarded for the project.

“Our portion represents $1.6 billion,” states Denis Lépinay, construction manager, AFDE Partnership, the group of four construction companies (Aecon, Flatiron, Dragados, and EBC) that was awarded the contract. “We will be on site for five years, during which time we will pour approximately 700,000 cubic metres of reinforced concrete.”

The concrete (which will be used for the spillways, powerhouse, and penstock encasement) will amount to the equivalent of 280 Olympic-sized swimming pools of concrete. There will be six penstocks in total, each of which will measure 10 metres in diameter and 80 metres in length (nearly as wide as a three-lane highway). Each of the two spillways will be the equivalent in height of a 17-storey water slide that is five highway lanes wide.

The amount of rebar used in the concrete will also be substantial – totalling 35,000 metric tons. Supplied and installed

by Harris Rebar out of B.C., the amount of rebar will be the equivalent of four-and-ahalf Eiffel Towers.

ADFE is also responsible for the supply and delivery of all the concrete, which has been subcontracted to Rolling Mix Concrete (RMC). RMC has installed two nine-cubic-metre, pre-mix batching plants on the site. Aggregate crushing for the concrete production has been subcontracted by RMC to R Bee Crushing.

“The concrete itself is a similar type

that is used on other hydro projects, like Muskrat Falls,” adds Lépinay. “It is a B2 mix, 30 MPa 40-mm aggregated and blended cement mix with 40 per cent fly ash.”

The nuts and bolts A lot of equipment will be required in order to fulfill the concrete work for Site C. “We already have three mobile concrete pumps on the site,” says Mike Schoonhoven, co-owner of Priority Action JV, AFDE’s concrete pumping subcontractor. “We will set up the stationary pumps and placing booms in the spring.

Each placing boom will have a maximum tower height of 100 feet.”

According to Schoonhoven, the three mobile pumps already on site consist of two Putzmeister BSF 56Z.18H models and one New Generation Putzmeister BSF47Z.18H. Four Putzmeister MX34/38Z stationary placing booms will be installed in spring 2019, along with four Comansa lattice tower cranes with ballasted bases. There will also be four Putzmeister BSA2109H-E electric stationary pumps feeding the four placing booms.

The sheer amount of concrete to be poured at Site C is not the only noteworthy aspect of the project.

“It’s a northern site,” explains Lépinay.

“And we need to work two shifts a day, seven days a week. The winters here are cold. Pouring concrete in the winter can prove quite challenging.”

To mitigate the cold, Priority Action JV has insulated all pump lines, and AFDE has erected heated pump shelters to protect the stationary pumps from the cold weather. The electric stationary pumps will be located inside the hoarding shelters.

“The key to concrete curing is lots of heat, insulation, and thermal control,” notes Lépinay. “We’ve spent a lot of time to ensure that our product remains inside the stated parameters.”

Schoonhoven adds that they will be pumping some pretty significant distances. “The furthest distance between the stationary pump and placing boom is 700 feet. But during that journey, we have to drop down about 80 feet, then go horizontal for about 500 feet and then back up 200 feet. This will be challenging work.”

All in a day’s work The concrete component of the generating station and spillways civil works contract is well underway. According to Lépinay and Schoonhoven, powerhouse construction began in early August 2018. The first structural placement occurred on August 25. More than 15,000 cubic metres of concrete had been placed by the end of November.

The GSS civil works portion for Site C is significant, but it represents a small component of the massive undertaking – an undertaking that will deliver clean and affordable energy, and drive the provincial economy in the process.

“Over the course of construction, Site C will create about 13,000 person-years of direct employment and contribute $3.2 billion to the provincial GDP, including $130 million to regional GDP,” concludes Alexis. “Site C will also result in a total of $40 million in tax revenues to local governments and, once in operation, $2 million in revenue from grants-in-lieu and school taxes.” n

RMC trucks loading up at the batch plant in September 2018.

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Long time coming; but worth the wait New LNG plant being built in B.C.

By Melanie Franner

Rending of the LNG plant, which depicts full build out with four LNG processing units or “trains”.

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he approval came on October 1st, 2018, but all of B.C. (if not Canada) was anxiously awaiting the decision for some time prior to that.

That official green light means that work can begin on what will soon be the country’s first LNG (liquefied natural gas) plant.

At an estimated cost of $40 billion, the LNG Canada project is being made possible through the project’s major shareholders: Royal Dutch Shell, Mitsubishi Corp., Petronas, PetroChina Co. Ltd.; and the Korea Gas Corporation.

“This is significant,” explains Michael Dewar, director of economic development for the District of Kitimat. “At one point, we had about 20 LNG facilities proposed in the province. We saw a lot of LNG come along in Australia, the Gulf of Mexico, and the U.S. It’s been a long time coming to Canada. But it’s a brand new industry and one that a lot of people are excited about.”

One of these people is Terrance Byrd, operations manager, Kentron Construction, a division of YCS Holdings Ltd. “I think LNG Canada is great on so many levels,” he states. “It’s a huge investment for British Columbia and Canada, one that is

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also going to bring a lot of positive benefits to the local community.”

Kentron Construction (a subsidiary of Terus Construction) is a Kitimat-based concrete supplier and paving company. Its roots go back for more than 40 years in the community.

“This could potentially mean a lot of work for us,” adds Byrd.

The numbers The LNG Canada project will include the building and operation of a LNG liquefaction, storage and loading terminal in the port of Kitimat for the export of liquefied gas from the gas fields in northern B.C. The first phase of the project calls for two processing units or “trains”, each one capable of producing seven-million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of natural gas.

The potential exists to add two more trains at a future date.

The LNG produced in the two units will be exported via a $6.2 billion, 670-kilometre Coastal GasLine Pipeline, to be built and operated by TransCanada Corporation. According to LNG Canada, the

total amount of concrete to be used on the project is approximately 200,000 cubic metres.

“This will be a large-scale facility,” states Dewar. “It will also produce the least carbon-intensive LNG in the world.”

This, he adds, is made possible largely through the use of hydro-electricity.

Another key feature of the project is its buy-in with the First Nations communities.

“The local Haisla Nation was very much involved in the engagement and development process,” adds Dewar. “In fact, there are agreements in place with all of the First Nations peoples located all along the pipeline.”

According to Dewer, contract and employment opportunities will be made available first to the Haisla Nation, then the local community and neighbouring town of Terrace.

The building of the LNG facility in Kitimat is expected to generate 4,500 direct jobs at peak construction. The building of the Coastal GasLine Pipeline will generate another 2,500 direct jobs. Although the upstream and ancillary jobs for the project are unknown, it is estimated that the project

will create about 10,000 jobs during construction. And 350 to 400 jobs for the operation of the Kitimat LNG facility.

“The first couple years will be limited mainly to the groundworks,” says Dewar. “Following that, it’s bolts up.”

Ready, willing, and able Kentron Construction has already started working on the LNG Canada project. The company has a long-standing working relationship with the First Nations throughout British Columbia.

Together, Kentron and their Haisla joint venture have submitted bids on all the concrete and paving packages for LNG Canada.

“We are interested in a few of the contracts,” admits Byrd, who cites them as: the overall site package; the tanks; the wharf expansion; the work camps; and the in-town developments.

As a division of Terus Construction, Kentron has both the financial stability and expertise required for the proposed work. It can also draw upon Terus’ parent company Colas Canada.

“We’re very excited about the opportunities with this project and the potential of more work from other projects that might consider this area,” says Byrd.

Byrd views the LNG Canada project as marking a major milestone for the Canadian LNG industry.

“It will set the standard for more to follow,” he says.

Kentron Construction isn’t the only company excited about future prospects.

“We’ve been preparing for this for years,” states Dewar, who adds that the area has been working on developing specific training programs for just this scenario. He cites the Kitimat Valley Institute as an example of how local institutions have already aligned its programs with a new operating model to accommodate new demands. Other colleges have followed or are following suit, he adds.

The town has also been working on recruitment strategies to attract the skilled labour force needed.

“We’re doing some individual training now,” he says. “Some people are flying in and out and some are already living locally. We’re in the process of gearing up but it’s something that we’ve been planning for years. We’re ready.” n

The LNG Canada project will include the building and operation of an LNG liquefaction, storage, and loading terminal in the port of Kitimat for the export of liquefied gas from the gas fields in northern B.C.

Contract and employment opportunities for the pipeline will be made available first to the Haisla Nation, then the local community and neighbouring town of Terrace.

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An unconventional career path CPAC innovator profile on Ryan Leckie

By Shayna Wiwierski

Ryan Leckie, general manager for REACH Construction Services Group, Fort McMurray Division, got into the business by fluke after getting let go from a different employer, in a different industry.

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t was completely by fluke that Ryan Leckie, general manager for REACH Construction Services Group, Fort McMurray Division, got into the concrete and construction business.

The 39-year-old Castlegar, B.C. native, was working in sales at a telecommunications company in Edmonton when he was put on a 90-day layoff with six of his colleagues. Since he had a friend who had left the company a few months prior to work for

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A&B Concrete Pumping in Edmonton, she contacted him and mentioned that they were looking for a lead dispatcher, and the rest was history. “Dispatching was obviously not really related to my studies, and I got a lot of questions early on from family, like ‘what are you doing in that position? After all the training you received and spending all that money for a degree and now you are dis-

patching?’ But honestly, looking back, it was the most beneficial thing since I learned a lot of the business from the ground up,” says Leckie, who received his bachelor of commerce from the University of Alberta School of Business in Edmonton.

Although he started off as lead dispatcher in June 2007, two years later he moved into a sales role, which included part of the Edmonton region, as well as the Saskatchewan and Fort McMurray regions. From there, he transitioned into an operations manager role at their Fort McMurray Combined Concrete Pumping office in 2012, and then a year later he became the general manager of that office.

As general manager of Combined Concrete Pumping, he does a variety of different jobs, including hiring, dispatching, sales and estimating, handling paperwork for POS, ordering parts, managing the safety program, and ensuring that sites are compliant with safety rules. Since there are only two admin staff in the Fort McMurray office (most of the paperwork is done through the Edmonton headquarters), Leckie enjoys the interaction he gets with both his staff and their customers.

“I’m always dealing with people and it’s a big component of my business, those relationships; they last years and maintaining those relationships is just as important as getting out and meeting new people,” says Leckie, who mentions that he learned he was very service-orientated by the time he was 16.

“Those relationships result in repeat business. I have clients that call me and I don’t think they even call my competitors because they know they will get good service through us, dealing with my team.”

Another important aspect of their work is that it transcends just the residential market. The company performs commercial and industrial jobs as well, and no matter which job site they are on, the expectations are the same. Leckie says that the company prides itself on maintaining the same level of safety no matter where they work. For example, just because it’s a residential site, that doesn’t mean the rules are more relaxed or that it’s acceptable to take risks. Leckie ensures that staff follow the same set of rules as industrial and commercial sites, that the safety paperwork is completed properly, and that the same high level of service is in place. These are the standards that set the REACH Group apart from their competitors.

Since safety is a high priority, a big initiative that Leckie is proud of are the rules pertaining to pump stability, especially in a market such as Fort McMurray, which has very soft soil conditions. Typically, concrete pumps are shipped with 36-inch-by36-inch pads that are put underneath the outrigger feet. He finds that usually they have to put additional dunnage (cribbing) under the pads to assist with stability while pumping.

Through the REACH Construction Services group, they have rules through all their divisions that dunnage is mandatory on 38-metre pumps or larger.

“On the smaller pumps, the operator determines whether they need it or not, but because of the soil conditions and some of the job sites we work on – disturbed soil, disturbed ground conditions – there is no guarantee that the ground is

Since safety is a high priority, a big initiative that Leckie is proud of are the rules pertaining to pump stability, especially in a market such as Fort McMurray, which has very soft soil conditions. hard enough to set the pump up properly and maintain stability, so we use dunnage,” says Leckie. “The rule is enforced and the operators follow the rules; they know we are serious about it. Knock on wood, we have never had a pump tip over since I’ve been up here, and I know that dunnage is a key component of that statistic.”

Having been in the industry for over 11 years, Leckie credits many people who have helped his career. The Dika Family, the original owners of A&B Concrete Pumping, took a chance on someone who had no experience in dispatch or the industry for that matter.

“The best thing they [Bruce Dika] ever did was throw me out on the concrete pumps for a month. I got to know the group of guys running the equipment and their various skillsets; I got to know the business outside of the office. They took me under their wing and it was one of the best things that could have happened to me. I wasn’t just someone in the office who had no clue what was going on in the field, they really showed me what they do on a day-to-day basis and the demanding schedule of the operators. That’s the bread and butter of our company, the pumps working out in the field, and the guys working long hours,” says Leckie. He also gives credit to former president of A&B, Jason Mercier. “Although I had a sales experience, I credit Jason with really showing me the ropes on how to generate business in the industry and how to build and maintain business relationships.”

In addition to his full-time gig at REACH, he also sat on the board of directors for the Urban Development Institute Wood Buffalo (now BILD Wood Buffalo), and he currently serves on the Concrete Alberta Concrete Pump Committee. He also sat briefly on the Rebuild Committee after the Fort McMurray wildfires in 2016, and he mentions that the company works with various charities in town, including Habitat for Humanity and the Oil Barons Dream Home Lottery.

Although he has lived all over Canada and the world, Leckie proudly calls Fort McMurray home. He is married and has two young boys, with a little girl on the way. Although his career started differently from others in the industry, he is proud of his journey and his biggest piece of advice for those starting out is to stick with something, as you may never know where it will lead.

“I’m a good example of that, and I tell our new hires that all the time. I started out in a junior role and got to know the business. I worked my way into a management role. We have had multiple employees move through our company and divisions into other key roles, but you don’t know where you will end up if you don’t stick with it. If I would have said one year into dispatch, ‘well this is a dead-end job and I’m leaving’ then I never would have realized my potential. I had to learn the business first and then pay my dues… I think that was my key to success.” n Concrete Pumping Association of Canada 2019

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WorkSafeBC’s focused approach to concrete pump truck safety

By Doug Younger, WorkSafeBC occupational safety officer

Femo Construction Ltd. pumping concrete into formwork on a worksite in Richmond. © WorkSafeBC (Workers’ Compensation Board), used with permission.

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mployers, supervisors, and workers all share a responsibility and play an essential role in the safe placement, operation, and inspection of concrete pump trucks.

Concrete pump trucks are part of WorkSafeBC’s

Crane Inspection Initiative1, which sees prevention officers focusing on the pump trucks’ major inspectional requirements,

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safe set-up location, operation, and maintenance, to help prevent injuries from occurring.

The Crane Inspection Initiative is one of 17 industry initiatives2 designed to align prevention efforts with specific industries that present a high risk of serious injury to workers. From 2013 to November 2018, WorkSafeBC accepted 104 time-loss

claims, and there was one work-related death in the concrete pumping industry.

Work sites with concrete pump trucks are often congested, with multiple pieces of complex equipment working simultaneously. In many cases, the soil has been disturbed or major excavations are underway.

There are a number of variables to consider in the evaluation of a safe pump truck set-up location: • Has the pump-truck set-up location been identified and evaluated for potential hazards?

• Are there traffic-control arrangements to allow the pump truck to arrive and set up at the workplace?

• Have overhead power lines and underground utilities been located, identified and considered?

• Can the machines outriggers be fully extended and set?

• Is the pump truck being set up adjacent to an excavation, shot concrete wall, or elevated structure?

• Is there appropriate outrigger cribbing available at the workplace?

• Are there overlapping equipment procedures and communication in place?

Failures related to the set-up location, poor ground conditions, insufficient cribbing or short-rigging outriggers on concrete pump trucks are a risk on worksites.

WorkSafeBC officers who conduct inspections on pump trucks will also be confirming that annual inspectional requirements are met.

WorkSafeBC is working with all parties – the prime contractor, sub-contractor, concrete-placing crew, and concrete pump-truck owner/operator — to review what’s required to ensure a safe machine arrives on site and is correctly set up in a safe work environment.

Concrete pump trucks can flip over due to ground condition instability. The truck has to be level so the boom and

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slewing mechanism aren’t stressed. If the ground fails with the boom extended, the pump truck will roll over. The trucks can reach up to 70 metres, and the industry trend is towards larger trucks with farther reach, which further heightens the risk.

It’s imperative that owner/operators read the manufacturer’s instructions. The instructions confirm safe set-up and operating procedures for the machine, including maximum outrigger loading force, and identify the outrigger cribbing size that must be used for specific soil conditions.

Correct set-up and placement are both requirements under Part 20 Construction, Excavation and Demolition3, of B.C.’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation4.

WorkSafeBC officers who conduct inspections on pump trucks will also be confirming that annual inspectional requirements are met. The Regulation requires pump trucks be inspected in accordance with the CSA Z151-2009 Standard.

The standard requires that pump trucks’ critical components, including structural, mechanical, and control elements be inspected annually. Employers are also asked to provide documentation confirming all critical machine components have been inspected and that a professional engineer has certified them as safe for use.

This information is covered in sections 20.26.35 and 20.476 of the regulation.

WorkSafeBC works in collaboration with the industry association, Concrete BC7. Members of the association and WorkSafeBC organized four training and education events in 2017 and 2018. These events entailed the exchange of industry information and regulatory requirements, with the goal of helping to prevent future concrete pump-truck incidents from occurring.

Learn more at worksafebc.com. n

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Cannabis legalization: Defining the blurred line between legal and acceptable at work New report details how employers can minimize the workplace risks of cannabis legalization through employee-focused strategies

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he adjustment period of cannabis legalization has begun; now is the time that organizations will learn if they are prepared to handle the impact of legal recreational cannabis and its impact on the workplace. In a new report released at the end of October 2018, Morneau Shepell explores whether or not employers are equipped to successfully navigate this change.

In The legalization of cannabis: impact for the workplace, Morneau Shepell explores its latest research on recreational can-

nabis use and implementation, detailing the trends that will change after legalization. Given the need for a more defined direction, the report makes recommendations for a strategic approach that organizations should consider when dealing with use of the substance in the workplace, in a way that ensures employee safety and avoids infringing on individual liberties.

Taking a proactive approach to cannabis use As of October 17, 2018 Canadians are able to use cannabis recreationally without fear of criminal sanctions. Yet, while public cannabis use is regulated federally through the Cannabis Act, there is an added responsibility for individual employers to address use within their organization.

In the report, Morneau Shepell highlights findings from its latest Trends in Human Resources survey, which revealed that a minority of organizations had implemented policies to address the use of cannabis in the workplace, with several taking a "wait-and-see" approach. Of those surveyed, only one-third (34 per cent) of organizations had already updated their substance abuse policies to manage cannabis in the workplace, while over half (52 per cent) were planning to do so in the next 12 to 18 months.

The study also found that workplace demographics, such as age and gender, could play a role in determining how proactive an organization should be in addressing cannabis in the workplace. Morneau Shepell's study analyzed recreational use by gender, age group, and region, finding that cannabis use decreases with age; women were

The full report, The legalization of cannabis: impact for the workplace and detailed information on Morneau Shepell's solutions for cannabis can be found at https://www.morneaushepell.com/ca-en/insights/legalization-cannabis-impact-workplace.

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less likely to use than men; managers were equally likely to use cannabis when compared to employees; and use was most prevalent in British Columbia and least prevalent in Quebec.

"Our research pinpointed interesting findings that can be leveraged to monitor cannabis use among various demographics in the future. It's also very critical that employers have a strategic plan for dealing with issues now," said Paula Allen, vice-president, research and integrative solutions, Morneau Shepell. "Issues such as impairment in the workplace and the different approaches to medical and recreational cannabis are key, as is supporting knowledge among employees of both workplace and personal health and safety related to cannabis use. It's important that employers address this proactively now and not simply as a reactive measure when a situation arises."

Developing and implementing a cannabis strategy Effectively managing cannabis use in the workplace goes further than simply introducing a new policy – it requires employers to develop and implement a comprehensive cannabis strategy. The report states that employers should look beyond simply adding cannabis to existing substance policies, such as alcohol and medicinal cannabis, to focusing on communication and training, as well as employee support.

To develop a holistic strategy, the report highlights the following five main considerations:

1. Recognize that a substance abuse policy might not be appropriate for cannabis, as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can be present in the bloodstream for long periods of time without causing impairment; 2. Educate and communicate all policy changes, and both work and personal health safety issues, clearly with staff, allowing employees to join the conversation and express any concerns; 3. Appoint a lead human resources contact to address all employees' cannabis-related questions and concerns; 4. Align policies with the company's accommodation approach and differentiate between medicinal and recreational cannabis use; and 5. Implement manager training alongside introducing the new policy, to ensure all issues around impairment, usage and productivity are addressed effectively.

"Legalization is not the same as acceptable in the workplace," continued Allen. "All organizations will have different levels of tolerance. Given the room for interpretation, it is critical that employers define clear substance policies that also cover issues such as accommodation and fitness for work."

Morneau Shepell's customized solutions range from policy development to treatment, for both managers and employees. These include Workplace Learning Solutions, manager consultations, Workplace Referral Programs, Substance Abuse Programs, absence management and accommodation reviews, and more. n

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AConstruction boomingonproject the $1.4 billion Calgary Cancer Centre underway

By Shayna Wiwierski

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new world-class health care facility is currently being built in Calgary, Alta.

Officially breaking ground in November 2017, the Calgary Cancer Centre will be a notable health care facility and academic centre for the provision of cancer services in Southern Alberta. The project is developed in partnership with Alberta Infrastructure, Alberta Health, and Alberta Health Services and is budgeted at $1.4 billion.

The centre is being built by PCL Construction Management Inc. with design by DIALOG and Stantec, and will be located at the Foothills Medical Centre site on the current parking Lot 7, at 1403-29th Street NW. PCL is currently utilizing two Calgary-based operators, Wescrete Industries Ltd. and Dynamic Concrete Pumping Inc., who are providing pumping support to the four tower cranes on the project.

At the beginning of December, the team was working on pumping a parkade structure that is situated five levels below grade. Each floor plate is 21,740 m2 (234,000 square feet) in size, and in order to support the concrete placing, multiple size pumps are being used depending on what scope of work is being placed and location. Although the project is not actively using fixed-placing booms on site, they are being serviced by mobile concrete pump units, including 28M, 38M, 41M, 47M 52M, and 55/56M. The team is utilizing standard-density concrete for all locations, but do need to ensure specific concrete densities are achieved for the radiation therapy vaults.

Greg Sheremeta, senior project manager for the Calgary Cancer Centre, PCL Construction Management Inc., says that the concrete placement of the vaults is unique.

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The $1.4 billion Calgary Cancer Centre is being built at the Foothills Medical Centre site on the current parking Lot 7, at 1403-29th Street NW. PCL Construction Management Inc. is currently utilizing two Calgary-based operators, Wescrete Industries Ltd and Dynamic Concrete Pumping Inc. Photo courtesy of PCL Construction Management Inc.

“There is close to 9,800 m3 of concrete designated to construct 15 vaults. Planning for this work will be in early 2019,� says Sheremeta.

Based on the unique building design, there are varying concrete strengths that are being placed, including a standard mix strength of 35MPa up to varying strengths, including 80MPa for some of the concrete columns supporting the building structure. There is approximately 80,470 m3 of below-grade concrete, including the Radiation Therapy Treatment area, along with another 49,530 m3 of concrete above grade to be placed. Depending on the size of the concrete pour, it can take a couple hours up to over 10 hours.

Since the site is constrained with limited access around the perimeter, Sheremeta says that planning the concrete placing activities have been a bit of a challenge. To alleviate this, PCL has

worked closely with the operators in advance of the concrete pours on each of the four zones of construction, each of which are supported by one tower crane, and as a result, they have not encountered any significant challenges limiting access to complete the work.

Sheremeta says that substantial completion will be achieved by PCL by late 2022, with the facility operational to the public during 2023. The Calgary Cancer Centre is planned to meet clinical, academic, and research needs as a full, comprehensive cancer facility, and is expected to have twice as much space available for clinical trials and for patient treatment as the existing Tom Baker centre. Once complete it will be over two-million square feet and include a 1,650-stall underground parking garage. The construction of the centre is expected to create 1,500 jobs in Calgary over the course of construction. n

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