JOB WELL DONE WRAPPING UP ANOTHER
One of the finishing touches on many projects is paving, and that was no different with Zenterra Developments’ Solana community, part of the Willoughby neighbourhood of Langley, B.C. The $60 million project brought together a crew of 80, including contractors, sub-trades and a general contractor to build an award-winning community.
With steam rising from the asphalt, a photographer from BeFound Media Inc. captured the paving crew in the thick of putting down the final touches, and looking large and in charge while doing it. The resulting photo was selected by this year’s judges as the top shot from a field of almost 150 photos that were submitted for the 2024 Canadian Construction Photo Contest, as presented by On-Site Magazine
“This photo captures a simple but powerful moment. The morning sun hit the steaming asphalt as the foreman took a wellearned break. The light, the heat, and the hard work all come together in a shot that feels real and timeless,” said Zenterra vice-president Derek Fenton. “It’s a great reminder of the hard work and teamwork that goes into every Zenterra project. This photograph beautifully captures our commitment to quality and the effort our teams put into building lasting communities with care and integrity.”
As is tradition with our contest, a donation has been made in the company’s name to a charity of their choice. This year we are proud to recognize the winning photo with a donation to Surrey Schools Meal Program.
Well done, Zenterra! And keep those photos coming.
Anyone who has served as a judge for this contest can attest, that it is not easy to select a winner. As such, we would like to also recognize a number of honourable mentions from the photos received this year. These, and some of the other submitted photos may find their way into future editions of the magazine. To everyone who submitted photos, thank you for sharing these moments from your jobsites, and for taking the time to send them our way. The diversity of work was great to see, as were some of the impressive settings in which some people get to ply their trades.
The contest will return again next year, so please keep your cameras rolling throughout 2025. The next contest will launch in December and you can’t enter a photo that was not captured. Happy, and safe, shooting!
On the job, at Zenterra Developments’ Newbury community. Roadways are what connect a community, and a photographer from BeFound Media Inc. was on the scene as paving of these critical connection points was underway in the Willoughby neighbourhood of Langley, B.C.
Company: Zenterra Developments
Photographer: BeFound Media Inc.
Location: Langley, B.C.
FINALISTS
Choosing one winner from a field of almost 150 pictures is never an easy job, especially when you are looking to choose a shot that is dynamic, represents the industry, and also works well in digital formats as well as on the printed page. Once again this year, there were a lot of great shots in the photos submitted. Not surprising is that the stack of submissions had our judges debating selections right down to the wire. We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who took the time to share their pictures. There were a lot of impressive shots of hard work and great scenery sent our way. Congratulations to our overall winner for their great shot from Langley, B.C. And congrats, also, to the following honourable mention winners.
Crews work diligently throughout the overnight hours in Montreal to pour the new deck for the Saint Laurent Boulevard overpass, as the deck finisher smooths the concrete amidst a brand-new pour.
Company: Construction Demathieu & Bard (CDB) Inc.
Photographer: Andreas Pandikiu
Location: Montreal, Que.
While on nightshift for a creek bypass/riverbank remediation job, workers were treated to a rare spectacle of Lady Aurora absolutely exploding in the sky. Graham Charles, who managed to capture the aurora borealis that night, says the camera shots looked less intense than real life.
Company: Farlinger and Associates
Photographer: Graham Charles
Location: Whitecourt, Alta.
Building a vertical village at 544 King St. West in Toronto: Boasting Elton John as a future resident, this 16-storey, 800,000 sq. ft. project will include 440 residential units, commercial spaces, public areas, rooftop terraces and a park.
Company: RJC Engineers
Photographer: Anna Wdowczyk
Location: Toronto, Ont.
In March, Zenterra Developments continued work on the Commons, a 199-unit condo community located in Willoughby, in Langley, B.C. Here, we see the Tower 2 crane being installed against the stunning backdrop of Golden Ears Provincial Park.
Company: Zenterra Developments
Photographer: BeFound Media Inc.
Location: Langley, B.C.
Rising high above the surrounding lands, the Apuiat Wind Farm is a flagship EBC project illustrating the company’s commitment to innovative, environmentally friendly and forward-looking projects. It is located on the traditional territory of the Uashat Mak Mani-utenam First Nation, the Nitassinan, near Port-Cartier, Que. The wind turbines stand at a height of 119 metres.
Company: EBC
Photographer: Reference Media
Location: Port-Cartier, Que.
Moving materials for the ONE at One Bloor St. West in Toronto, a stunning mixed-use project that is three-quarters of the way to its full height. Completion is anticipated in 2027.
Company: RJC Engineers
Photographer: Cora Pulnicki
Location: Toronto, Ont.
Less than a month after tunnel boring machine (TBM) Rexy broke through to the extraction shaft, the second TBM digging the western underground segment of Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, Renny, emerged from the tunnel and completed its two-year, 6.3-kilometre journey.
Company: Metrolinx
Photographer: Lisa Kannakko
Location: Toronto, Ont.
In March 2024, Montreal’s landscape was transformed with the installation of the final sections of the skybridge that connects Royalmount to the De La Savane Metro station. The work involved closing Montreal’s busiest highway and the use of one of the largest cranes available in North America.
Company: Carbonleo
Photographer: Marc-Aurèle Courchesne-Paré
Location: Montreal, Que.
Tasked with installing bird netting on the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge as part of a major coating project, workers completed the project with minimal traffic disruption, while helping to preserve the bridge’s integrity for years to come.
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Company: Tatras Group
Photographer: Tatras Industrial Ltd.
Location: North Vancouver, B.C.
Backgrounded by Toronto’s iconic skyline at dawn, construction activity at the CAMH Community Centre is highlighted by pops of yellow and misting for dust control as Priestly Demolition sorts materials and Michael Bros Excavation prepares the site for shoring.
Company: PCL
Photographer: Katie Dalla Pozza
Location: Toronto, Ont.
Shot at the Yarmouth yard rail spur site, which will connect the CN rail line to one of Ontario’s newest battery plant sites, crew members are ensuring the steel is correctly positioned before the pile driver drives the steel into the ground.
Company: Amico
Photographer: PAVIC
Location: St. Thomas, Ont.
An team of ironworkers from Universal Structures takes a brief pause after placing the first part of a bridge crossing Autoroute 20.
Company: Universal Structures
Photographer: Pierre Seager
Location: St. Louis, Que.
Showcasing the serene beauty of the worksite at dawn, Mark Krampitz captured a breathtaking sunrise over Orion’s IndustriCore project.
Company: Orion Construction
Photographer: Mark Krampitz
Location: Richmond, B.C.
