March - April GVCA Journal - The Technology and Green Design Issue

VOLUME 10 • ISSUE 2

MARCH // APRIL 2021

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE G RAND VALLEY CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION

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With features on technology adoption, the state of BIM deployment in Canada, green-building pests—and more. Plus, we cover January’s GVCA Industry Outlook event, and introduce Hall of Fame award recipient Harry Vogt (pictured here).

+ PLUS GVCA EVENTS AND EDUCATION CALENDAR

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Michel Richer

Sahil Shoor

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20 WHY CONSTRUCTION HESITATES TO ADOPT NEW SOFTWARE (AND WHY YOU SHOULDN’T) 23 INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: 2021 HOLDS PROMISE FOR ECONOMY, CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 26 THE STATE OF BIM IN CANADA 28 GREEN BUILDINGS CAN BRING FRESH AIR TO DESIGN, BUT THEY CAN ALSO BRING PESTS

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CRYSTAL BALL REPORT

Elevate Condos, Kitchener

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SAFETY

Incident Investigations 8 FINANCIAL Tech Trends and Their Financial Impacts

12 LEGAL New Version of CCDC 2 Published

15 GVCA’S ANNUAL GENERAL

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Business Heritage Tributes & Hall

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EDUCATION CALENDAR 30 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

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WELCOME TO JOURNAL A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

MY PRIORITY AS CHAIR I am pleased to serve as Chair of the GVCA Board for 2021–22. I would like to say thank you to my predecessor, Mike Reid, for his leadership during a turbulent year.

In my year as Chair, I intend to emphasize the importance of recruiting, training and retaining youth in the construction industry. The statistics are troubling. The Ontario College of Trades reports that less than 50 percent of people who register as apprentices in a construction trade will complete their training, and BuildForce Canada projects that Ontario will have a shortfall of 20,000 construction workers by the end of the decade if current trends continue.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Fortunately, there are already good things happening on this file. Last summer, the Ontario government increased the funding for Skills Ontario, a Waterloo-based organization that promotes careers in the skilled trades to elementary and secondary school students. They also increased funding for the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, a school-to-work transition program for students in grades 11 and 12. Conestoga College has announced the development of a new Skilled Trades

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Training campus in Cambridge. The federal government’s newish Apprentice Completion Grant pays up to $2,000 to registered apprentices who complete their training.

More recently, the Ontario Minister of Labour appointed three youth advisors to advise him on how to attract more youth to the skilled trades.

We have some momentum on our side. I intend to put my shoulder to the wheel to keep us moving in the right direction.

COMMIT TO CHANGE It’s been said that necessity is the mother of invention.

In other words, new thinking usually happens only when change is needed.

I think that when it comes to adopting technology, we’re all guilty to some degree of changing only when it’s needed. The trend to remote working is a perfect example. Fourteen months ago, when we opened 2020, if I had asked you about the likelihood of relocating all of your support staff to their home offices, you would have laughed. No way it would happen.

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And yet here we (still) are. That change that you said would never happen? It happened over a weekend. And you know what? It was practically seamless. Productivity hardly wavered a bit. In no time at all,

we all became fluent in Zoom, Teams, GoToMeeting and screen shares. We were forced to change and we responded with flying colours. We proved that when we commit to something fully, we can change for the better.

With that in mind, my challenge to you today is this: why not take the lessons you learned from this pandemic and apply them to innovation across your company more broadly? Commit to change—just as you did last March. Don’t dabble. Jump in. Take the risk, and reap the reward.

You’ve already proven you can do it!

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Elevate Condos | 1333 Weber Street, Kitchener Elevate Condos is a new project by Pamata Hospitality, located at 1333 Weber Street East in Kitchener, near the intersection of Weber Street East and Fairway Road North.

The project calls for a mixed-use condominium development with four buildings. Three will be connected by a five-storey podium.

Building A (Jade Condos) will be 15 storeys high and will be connected to Building B (Sapphire Condos) also 15-storeys. Building B will also be connected to Building C (Ruby Condos), which will stand 12 storeys high.

The fourth building, Emerald Condos (or Building D), will stand 12 storeys, but will not be connected to the shared podium. It will be

built on the north side of the complex while the others are located on the south side.

Units will be a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, and will range in size from 630 square feet to more than 1,700.

The five-storey podium will house the development’s retail tenants, and will feature some of the property’s amenities, including a juice bar, fitness centre and yoga room, an entertainment lounge, and a party room with kitchen.

The project, which is currently in preconstruction, is expected to be completed in August 2022.

Market Snapshot Q4 2020 Waterloo Region & Guelph With its close proximity to the Greater Toronto Area, Waterloo Region & Guelph has experienced a tremendous increase in demand for office and industrial space. The industrial sector has remained strong through the Covid-19 pandemic with demand outstripping supply. There is 1,052,727 SF of office and industrial space under construction over 18 buildings. Current Office developments are centered in Kitchener’s downtown, while Industrial developments are centered in Cambridge.

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For more market statistics and information please contact: Dwayne Clark, Research Analyst, dwayne.clark@cushwakewr.com

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FINANCIAL

TECH TRENDS AND THEIR FINANCIAL IMPACTS Over the last year we have all been forced to adapt to some technology trends with an increased reliance on video conferencing platforms and remote work.

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Through this we quickly discovered that some jobs that we thought could never be done remotely could be.

And often without a major hit to efficiency. Hopefully, what was seen and learned in 2020 will help us to all be more flexible and open-minded to change going forward.

A large factor in the rapid change we are seeing in society and the industry relates to technology advancements.

While some advancements seem far off (like driverless construction fleets and robot labour), we still need to keep an eye on the trends to know when it is the right time to adopt that change.

Many of the technology trends within the construction industry relate to worker safety, sustainability, and real-time collaborative systems.

While the goal of each of these trends is to save time and money and remain competitive, a failed adoption of new tech could do just the opposite.

Tech-savvy labour As your construction labour becomes more and more tech-savvy, the need to keep on top of construction trends increases. If you fall behind on key technology changes or fail to listen to those tech-savvy staff, you risk losing valuable skilled labour. Keeping on top of construction technology trends could be as easy as assigning a tech-savvy staff member to keep you abreast of the advancements and their growing use over time.

Timing of adoption The early adoption of any new technology advancement will generally be by those with deep pockets who can afford to risk a financial loss related to a failed adoption. Others can benefit from the learnings of early adopters and get in on the tech later. To know when it is time to make the change, companies should do a cost benefit analysis at the very least. If the cost of the technology still exceeds

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the benefits it can have for your company (no matter how cool it is) it is best to hold off on adoption.

Small steps Many companies will adopt new technology over a period of time through smaller acquisitions. This can be beneficial to allow you to see the full benefits of the

technology before doing a full-scale implementation.

In order to have the greatest impact, the small steps towards full implementation should be taken with the bigger picture in mind. For example, when your accounting and construction management system is getting outdated and you look into a replacement, instead of just going

with the next version, you could consider implementing a more robust system. You can then stage the implementation of modules of the system over time. This allows you to use the functionality based on your current needs right away but leaves room for future implementation of other modules. On the other hand, if you go with a software similar to your current system, it could prevent you from later upgrades that provide more efficiencies and therefore having to go through another system change sooner than you would like.

While we all love new toys with advanced features, we need to seriously consider when to act on the tech-enabled work boots or the latest augmented-reality glasses. Act too soon or too late and you can lose big. By being open-minded to emerging trends while thinking to the future, you can help position your company to reap the rewards of technology with as few hiccups as possible.

Written by Kimberly Aitken, CPA, CA, Co-Leader of RLB LLP’s Construction Team. Contact her at 519-822-9933 or visit rlb.ca.

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CELEBRATE OUR INDUSTRY’S NEXT GENERATION OF CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS The second annual BOLD Awards is a unique opportunity to recognize your best, next-generation people and show them they are appreciated.

Nominate now at gvca.org/bold Together we will honour the best in the following categories: Craft Award: Given to a skilled tradesperson.

Safety Award: Given to an individual who has a strong commitment to safety.

Onsite Award: Given to an individual who has the ability to bring the team together.

Leadership Award: Given to an individual who demonstrates professionalism and leadership qualities.

Spirit Award: Given to an individual with social responsibility

and who inspires others.

Customer Service Excellence Award: Given to an individual who has provided exceptional customer service.

Outstanding Apprentice Award: Given to an individual enrolled in an apprenticeship program and has shown his or her desire to make their chosen trade a career.

2020 Bold Awards Presented by GVCA and LinC To submit your nomination, go to www.gvca.org

We will host an in-person Gala when COVID restrictions are lifted.

Nominations can be provided through recommendations of employers, suppliers, colleagues or through self-nomination. Anyone can nominate an individual who is an employee or owner of a GVCA member firm in good standing, and that meets the age requirements. Age requirements for nominees: To be eligible for a 2020 BOLD Award, a nominee must be born in 1980 or later. Judging panel: A minimum of three industry experts will be selected as judges. All nominations will be “blind” (stripped of personal and company identification) to ensure non-bias.

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LEGAL

NEW VERSION OF CCDC 2 PUBLISHED For the first time since 2008, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) has published a modified CCDC 2 (2020) Stipulated Price Contract.

The new CCDC 2 updates the standard form contract to catch up with recent prompt payment and adjudication changes in Ontario (and soon other provinces). It also introduces a number of other changes to both reflect more recent trends in contracting and to otherwise streamline the contract.

This article provides a brief summary of some of these changes, with references to the corresponding paragraphs of the CCDC 2.

In this article, terms defined in the CCDC 2 are used.

PAYMENT TERMS AND THE RELEASE OF HOLDBACK While the payment process has not changed fundamentally, it has been refined in response to recent prompt payment legislation in Ontario and anticipated to soon become law in several other provinces. Updated payment terms under the revised CCDC 2 includes the following: • The concept of “Payment Legislation” is introduced, meaning “legislation in effect at the Place of the Work which governs payment under construction contracts”; i.e. prompt payment laws. [Definitions] • Revisions to GC 5.2.1, GC 5.2.6; GC 5.5.4, GC 5.2.7; GC 10.4.1, GC 5.2.7, GC 5.3.1.1, GC 5.3.1.2; GC 5.5.4, GC 5.4.3 and Article A-5.1.

• A few of the provisions of GC 5 have been streamlined and consolidated.

ADJUDICATION Adjudication is now expressly referenced throughout the CCDC 2 (2020). A new GC 8.2 – ADJUDICATION has been added, clarifying that adjudication is a separate path of dispute resolution that does not affect and is not affected by alternative dispute resolution processes, such as mediation and arbitration.

READY-FOR-TAKEOVER AND EARLY OCCUPANCY The CCDC 2 (2020) introduces new milestone Part 12 – OWNER

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TAKEOVER together with the concepts of “Ready-for-Takeover” and “early occupancy” The all-encompassing concept of “Ready-for-Takeover” refers to the substantial performance of the work where there is a lien legislation that contains such definition, and where there is not.

The prerequisites for attaining Ready-for-Takeover are outlined under the new GC 12.1 – READY-FOR-TAKEOVER. The CCDC 2 (2020) also now provides for early occupancy of all or part of the work before achievement of Ready-for-Takeover. Early occupancy can occur only if the contractor agrees, acting reasonably, and, in any case, subject to prior approval by relevant authorities.

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY The CCDC 2 (2020) now recognizes that the contractor will be responsible for overall health and safety on the project, even when the owner brings on other contractors by deleting old GC 3.2.2. However, CCDC 2 (2020) also now requires both parties to comply with health and safety regulations. Thus, the owner is now also responsible for ensuring compliance by its other contractors and its own personnel with the health and safety precautions and programs of the contractor.

DELAYS The CCDC 2 (2020) now further distinguishes between delays caused by the owner, delays caused by stop work orders, and delays caused by events outside the contractor’s control. In GC 6.5.2, if there is a delay in the performance of the work due to a stop order issued by a court or other public authority, then an extension of time is permitted, but only where the contractor cannot achieve ready-for-takeover by the stipulated date in the contract. GC 6.5.1 (Owner-caused delays) and GC 6.5.3 (delays outside of Contractor’s control) are unchanged.

INDEMNIFICATION AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS Timing for indemnification claims [GC 13.1] and waivers of claims [GC 13.2] are now tied to the date of ready-for-takeover instead of the date of substantial performance of the work.

The revisions to indemnification now limit indemnification to direct claims, expressly excluding any liability for indirect, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages. The CCDC 2 (2020) also clarifies that there is no limit on third party claims of any kind. [GC 13.1.2.3]

WHAT’S NEXT? Many users of CCDC contracts have developed their own sets of amendments and supplementary conditions to the CCDC standard form contracts. These will need to be reviewed and updated, both for conformity with the new definitions and concepts and also for some of the section references which have changed.

CCDC will continue to publish and issue stickers for the 2008 version for one year. They will also recognize and re-issue already purchased stickers for the 2020 version if you prefer.

As CCDC has done in the past, after amending and updating the CCDC 2, it will be updating the other contracts in its suite of contracts, including CCDC 3 – Cost-Plus Contract, CCDC 5B – Construction Management Contract – For Services and Construction, CCDC 14 – Design-Build Stipulated Price Contract, and other commonly used contracts.

This article was written by Sahil Shoor, a partner with Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP. Sahil is a litigation and dispute resolution lawyer with a focus on construction and infrastructure projects, and is intimate with the industry changes effected by the Ontario’s new Construction Act.

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FEATURE

EXECUTIVE BOOTCAMP:

INNOVATION MANAGEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION BUSINESSES Join us on March 18 for a special session on innovation management led by our partners at Invennt.

GVCA will be hosting a special bootcamp webinar on March 18 for members wishing to learn more about innovation management.

It’s no secret that the construction industry lags behind most others when it comes to technology and innovation adoption and deployment. The industry today has a golden opportunity to put a new focus on innovation as it emerges from the coronavirus landscape, and as public-sector purchasers in particular focus on rebuilding the economy through construction.

Whether it be streamlining the building process, experimenting with new materials to meet sustainability goals or finding new ways to overcome operational obstacles, construction executives need to ask whether their business is equipped to create innovative solutions and pioneer new ways of working.

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program for senior executives. Our bootcamp will consist of a group seminar for up to 30 participants, alongside construction-specific training materials for innovation management and free access to the Construction Innovation Scorecard.

Here’s what you’ll learn: 1 the importance of culture in fostering and sustaining innovation, 2 how to become a future-focussed leader, 3 the simple ways to record and track innovation, 4 how to manage technical and systems uncertainty, 5 the four types of innovation and how they differ, and 6 how to leverage investment tax credits to finance innovation.

Registration is open to GVCA members for just $199. For further information, visit www.gvca.org.

What is the Construction Innovation Scorecard?

The scorecard is an assessment tool for construction businesses seeking to improve their competitive position with innovation-driven growth and business improvement.

It measures a company’s capacity to nurture innovation and provides a framework to enhance the innovative capacity of construction businesses.

By assisting leaders to identify high-growth-potential areas within their business, the scorecard helps businesses to maximize their return on investment and deliver sustainable, high-margin growth.

The scorecard collects a set of data inputs that are used to determine impediments to innovation and areas of competitive advantage.

GVCA’s Annual General Meeting

Business Heritage Tributes & Hall of Fame Award // 2021

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The GVCA’s Annual General Meeting was held virtually on February 23, 2021.

The event consisted of a discussion and motions to approve the GVCA financials for the year 2020. It also included recognition of our 2021 Hall of Fame recipient, Harry Vogt, who we have profiled separately in this publication.

The other highlight of this event was the annual Business Heritage Tribute Awards, presented to member companies that have been in business for 25 years or more, and had not been previously recognized. Here are the firms that have achieved that major milestone this year.

For more on the 2021 Business Heritage Tributes and Hall of Fame Inductee, v isit www.gvca.org

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GVCA’s Annual General Meeting

Congratulations!

The GVCA honoured the following 30 member companies that had achieved major milestones at the Business Heritage Tributes 2021:

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—— Academy Construction (1996) Ltd.

—— AKS Interior Systems Inc.

—— Allan Hawkins Electrical Service Inc.

—— Balsam Promotions

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—— Cox Construction Limited

—— Denaeyer Mechanical Inc.

—— Firstbrook Cassie & Anderson Ltd.

—— G. M. Diemert Architect Inc.

E S T. 1946

E S T. 1988

E S T. 1919

E S T. 1992

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—— Govan Brown & Associates Ltd.

—— Gowling WLG

—— Greystone Design Group Inc.

—— Grinham Architects

E S T. 1994

E S T. 1986

E S T. 1996

E S T. 1993

Congratulations to this year’s Hall of Fame Inductee and our member companies that have been in business for 25 years or more.

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—— Insitu Contractors Inc.

—— Kildonan Energy Products

—— Manulift

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E S T. 1993

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—— Masri O Inc. Architects

—— Metro Pavement Markings Ltd.

—— Priority Mechanical Services Ltd.

—— Royal Bank of Canada

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E S T. 1976

E S T. 1996

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—— Salex

—— Skyward Towers Inc.

—— Slotegraaf Construction Inc.

—— St. Leonard’s Community Services Inc.

E S T. 1973

E S T. 1996

E S T. 1979

E S T. 1968

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Harry Vogt Named to GVCA Hall of Fame

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—— Tampa Hall Limited

—— The Home Depot Of Canada

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—— Vandepas Welding Ltd.

—— Watson Building Supplies

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“It’s something I never expected,” he says. “I’m extremely honoured. But it’s never been about personal accolades or recognition. It’s always been about the team.

I never would have gotten there without the people who supported me, who mentored me. I had legends who took me under their wing.”

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It’s probably an understatement to say that Harry Vogt was surprised when he learned of his induction in the Grand Valley Construction Association’s Hall of Fame.

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—— Whiteway Construction Inc.

—— WSN Construction

E S T. 1991

E S T. 1996

Harry’s honour comes not only because of his contribution to the construction industry, but also because of his unflagging efforts as a community volunteer.

Professionally, Harry gave 41 years of his life to Nelco Mechanical Ltd. Nelco was founded in 1906, and was a charter member of the GVCA. Harry joined the Kitchener company in 1977 as an air conditioning/refrigeration apprentice. He worked hard to hone his skills, graduating in 1982 with the top marks in his class, and subsequently obtaining his Gas Fitter I, Propane Fitter I and Liquid Propane licenses.

He says, “In 1977, I never thought I would be a business owner,” but ten years later, he got that chance. He became a partner in the company, rising through a number of executive positions to eventually become president, the position he held when he retired at the end of 2018.

Congratulations to this year’s Hall of Fame Inductee and our member companies that have been in business for 25 years or more.

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Mike Knell is a past-president of Nelco, and a long-time colleague of Harry Vogt. He commented on Harry’s many community contributions. “Most important,” he said, “is that Harry is a good friend to many and fun to be around.”

Knell says that Harry “is a perfect fit for this prestigious recognition” as the newest member of the GVCA Hall of Fame.

“It’s family first with Harry. He’s a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. Harry is a community builder, innovator, industry leader, successful businessman. He has given his heart and soul to the needs of people and organizations around him.

Harry dedicated leadership time to construction safety, labour relations with our partners, led provincial contractor associations and served the community well through Oktoberfest Inc., Rotary International and other volunteer organizations.”

Knell commended Vogt for “all you’ve done to make our construction industry, GVCA and this world a better place,” and concluded, “We’re lucky Harry chose the construction industry – he could have been a minister – true story!”

Harry Vogt’s contribution to the construction industry reached far beyond the offices and job sites of Nelco Mechanical. In 1997, he became a member of the Board of Directors of the Waterloo Wellington Sheet Metal Contractors Association. In 2003, he was elected to represent the Waterloo-Wellington Sheet Metal Contractors Association at the provincial level, where he served for 17 years. In 2007, he became President of the Ontario Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Ontario. He also volunteered with the Construction Safety Association of Ontario (now the IHSA), where he served on the Central Ontario Labour Management Health and Safety Committee for 16 years, four of them as Chair.

‘If people need help, you help them.’

– Harry Vogt

GVCA president Martha George says that Harry’s contributions to the industry can’t be summed up with a list of volunteer boards, no matter how impressive.

“The Hall of Fame is awarded to an individual who has worked

to make the industry better, the community a better place, and supported the GVCA,” she says. “Harry has been a great supporter of the GVCA. Not by being on boards or committees, but by being a sounding board for me, and an advisor whenever I had an idea or a question. He was always responsive, insightful and interested.”

Harry was born in Kitchener, and is a big fan of his home community. He has volunteered in countless community organizations and projects, explaining: “My parents brought me up with the attitude that if people need help, you help them.

I love to contribute back to the community that provided me with such a successful life, both businesswise and personally.”

Harry’s community contributions include a long-term association K-W Oktoberfest. Harry has held almost every position going with the venerable organization, including serving as President.

Today, he sits on the Financial Committee and the President’s Invitational Luncheon Committee.

Oktoberfest Executive Director Alfred Lowrick shared this comment: “Harry is always a community spirited man known for his word. He is relentless in his engagement of the German community and has served on the Board of Directors of the German-Canadian Hunting and Fishing Club for 17 years, six as Club President, nine years on the Hunting and Fishing Lodge Board and in addition, 13 years on the German Cooperative Council of Waterloo Region. Harry’s dedication to family, the various organizations and to volunteers, has always marked him has a man of integrity and unwavering commitment.”

Harry is also a member of the Grand River Rotary Club. While he is committed to giving back to his community, Harry says he gets as much as he gives through volunteering, chief among the rewards, “the relationships, the friendships.”

And even in his delight in the Hall of Fame honour, Harry’s thoughts are also with the community organizations he has long supported. In the midst of the pandemic, he says, “I feel sorry for a lot of these volunteer organizations… they’re all struggling right now.”

Harry’s friends and colleagues know that he will be doing whatever he can to help out.

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FEATURE

WHY CONSTRUCTION HESITATES TO ADOPT NEW SOFTWARE AND WHY YOU SHOULDN’T

The construction industry is currently undergoing a digital transformation, but not as quickly as you might expect given the explosion of construction specific software solutions in recent years.

The construction industry spends about 80% less of its revenue on information technology when compared to other industries.

In this article, we explore some of the reasons why the construction industry is slower to adopt processspecific software, how other industries have benefited from tech adoption, and a few tips to identifying the right solutions for your organization.

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Why is construction slower to adopt tech?

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According to FMI, one of the main reasons for construction not adopting software and technology more rapidly is because many firms simply aren’t aware of the solutions that are available to them. Understandably so, given the number of point solutions that have been developed in recent years.

What about the contractors that are actively seeking out new software to streamline core processes? Their hesitation to implement new software can often be a result of:

Construction is a project-based industry Although projects create a good opportunity to evaluate new software solutions, the stakes are always high as companies want to ensure they deliver for their client. Testing new software can be difficult when working under project timeline pressures.

Numerous stakeholders Deciding who pays for and rolls out

Survey from KPMG. When asked how their organization performed relative to competitors, there was a clear gap between digital leaders and the rest of their respective industries when it came to key success metrics. Digital leaders significantly outperform their competitors in: • operational efficiency (+12%) • customer experience (+14%) • customer trust (+12%) • employee experience (+11%) The largest gap in the report though, came when respondents were asked how effective their organization was at maximizing value from their data.

Digital leaders reported being 27% more effective than their counterparts. When you combine that with the fact that 90% of construction data goes unused, it’s clear there’s an opportunity to gain a competitive edge by adopting the right technology, and the earlier the better.

the new software can also be a roadblock for some firms. Should the client, contractor, architect or engineering firm take on that cost?

Project costs Construction companies mostly incur project costs and are therefore constantly trying to reduce their overhead.

New software and technologies will likely need to be implemented off the side of someone’s desk instead of having dedicated corporate resources to test and implement new technologies.

Learning curve Construction doesn’t stop for lengthy software implementation and training,

which can lead to contractors hesitating to start from scratch learning a new tool.

Lack of simple integrations A lot of the new software solutions being developed are process-specific and don’t communicate with other tools. Having your tech stack acting as one cohesive unit will often require IT specialists or a development team working with complex APIs that can often take months to set up.

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ow do you find the H best solution for your organization?

Attend construction tech conferences Construction technology conferences will give you the opportunity to explore and evaluate a number of different software solutions all in one go. Though COVID-19 has certainly caused there to be a spin put on the traditional format, many conferences are still being held virtually providing an even greater opportunity for your organization to attend without needing to travel. Some key construction technology conferences to look out for would be: • Canadian Construction Association Annual Conference (March 23–25) • Construction, Building and Architectural Technology (April 22–23)

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• Autodesk University (October) • Procore Groundbreak (October)

Look to construction tech industry leaders As mentioned above, a lack of simple integrations can often be a roadblock for tech adoption. That being the case, leading construction software and technology companies are making a concerted effort to provide integrations with multiple different point-solutions.

For example, Procore is one of the most

used tools in construction. They’ve created the Procore App Marketplace where they consolidate integrations they’ve built with software they consider to be best-in-class. Some of those integrations include: • Bridgit Bench • BuildingConnected • Cosential • Pro Est

Software review sites Visiting sites like Capterra or G2Crowd

will help you narrow in on process specific tools. You’ll also find overviews of the different solutions available, their respective features, competitor comparisons, and customer testimonials. You can narrow your search even further by simply including “construction” when searching for software. For example, “construction resource management.”

Book a demo Construction software companies love engaging with the greater construction community and would be more than happy to walk you through their software solutions and the value they can provide.

Be sure to also ask about free trials or sandbox environments that let you get a feel for their tool independent of their sales team.

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The digital transformation of the construction industry is underway and gaining momentum with firms looking to gain a competitive edge. Whether your organization is just getting started with tech adoption or already a digital leader looking for the next best-in-class point solution, there are opportunities to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness for every department.

Set clear expectations for the value you want to see out of a software solution, ask questions, and don’t hesitate to put potential tools through their paces before implementing them. In short, take your time when evaluating and ensure you find the right tool for the job.

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FEATURE

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

2021 HOLDS PROMISE FOR ECONOMY, CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Overall, 2021 is shaping up to be a strong year for growth in the region, attendees at GVCA’s Industry Outlook event heard. Several local purchasers are in line to spend significantly on construction projects in the year ahead, while the local economy is expected to grow by 8 percent.

By Paul Knowles

Predictions are tricky at the best of times.

And as everyone will agree, these are not the best of times. However, in mid-January, 92 members of the Grand Valley Construction Association (GVCA) heard economic and construction-related forecasts for the remainder of 2021 that offered reasons to be optimistic.

Whether it was GVCA Chair Mike Reid telling the members that “2021 will be busier than last year,” or RBC Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist Dawn Desjardins forecasting, “a soft start to be followed by a healthy rebound… 2021 will be a year of economic recovery,” the news was surprisingly positive.

Reid and Desjardins were taking part in the GVCA’s annual Construction Industry Outlook event—held virtually this year.

Desjardins told participants that her “optimism stems from the fact that there is a vaccine for COVID-19… [but] it’s going to take time to get back on our feet. It’s a soft start to this year… but as the pace of vaccination accelerates, we will in fact see our economy pick up pace.”

She said that RBC is expecting growth in the second half of 2021 “to average 8%, which is quite startling.” The overall 2021 growth is pegged to be 5%, following “very, very weak economic conditions… negligible growth… in the first part of the year.”

92 MEMBERS OF THE GRAND VALLEY CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION HEARD ECONOMIC AND CONSTRUCTIONRELATED FORECASTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2021 THAT OFFERED REASONS TO BE OPTIMISTIC. Desjardins added that RBC expects a full recovery by the end of 2021. She underscored the disparity in this recovery, pointing to sectors “which continue to be under significant downward pressure,” such as hospitality, entertainment and tourism.

But she noted “an increase in construction activity and in jobs in that industry.”

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The Impact of COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic is certainly having an impact on the construction industry in Ontario, but according to a real-time poll conducted by the Grand Valley Construction Association, the industry is coping well with the challenge.

During the annual presentation of the Construction Industry Outlook on January 12, organizers conducted a poll of those attending the Zoom session.

Almost half of the 92 attendees responded to the poll, conducted in two quick breaks in the presentations. In all, 43 attendees answered the questions, and the results present an optimistic picture.

Asked if the respondents have pivoted their business strategy because of the pandemic, 30% said “yes”, 15% said “not at all” and 56% answered “slightly”. But while they are adapting to a larger or smaller degree, most have kept their staff: 73% of respondents have not laid off staff or reduced workloads, while 27% have done so.

More of those employees are working from home, although in the construction industry, that is clearly impractical for most. In the poll, 63% said “as many as possible” employees are working from home; 34% said that number was “minimal.”

The industry representatives responding to the poll were very positive about the ongoing safety of their operations, and the future of their businesses. Asked if they were able to “easily maintain” COVID regulations and safety precautions in their offices and job sites, a resounding 95% answered “yes”.

Asked to respond to the statement, “Despite COVID, we have worked around the issues and feel our business is stronger for it,” a full 74% said yes. Only 5% answered a definitive “no,” while 21% are still unsure.

Reid offered a detailed projection for construction in the Waterloo Region, supporting the contention that the sector is alive and well, and poised for continued success. He walked the participants through projections from area municipalities and public institutions.

Some highlights: • The City of Kitchener’s capital budget for 2021 will be just over $120 million.

Infrastructure projects account for a large proportion of that total.

• The City of Guelph has approved two multi-million dollar projects, slated to begin in 2022: the $80-million South End Community Centre and the Baker District development which includes a $62-million library and could be valued at as much as $89.2 million.

• The Region of Waterloo’s 10-year capital construction includes the $11-million

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• The University of Waterloo has approved a $30-million budget for the renovation of the warehouse building on the Health Sciences Campus in Kitchener.

• Conestoga College is planning significant renovations to its recently acquired Reuter Avenue building—the future home of the Conestoga Trades and Training Centre. That project is expected to be completed for a revised opening date of September 2022. Conestoga is also finalizing plans for the Milton expansion, with “significant construction” expected in the next few years.

• Waterloo Region District School Board has approved construction of three new schools, and a major addition to Laurelwood Public School, while the Waterloo Catholic District School Board reported that four new schools will be built, two

of which will open in 2022 and the others in 2023.

fact that immigration has decreased” during the pandemic.

• One local institution predicting “fewer new projects than in past years” is Wilfrid Laurier University. Nonetheless, there are plans in the works for replacement of Alumni Field, and a new addition to the Music faculty building, including “a larger iconic lobby for the Maureen Forrester Recital Hall.”

She also noted that Ontario is in the best shape of all Canadian provinces and territories heading into 2021.

Desjardins said that the national picture is in line with these local projections.

She noted that some sectors—like real estate—have thrived during the pandemic.

“Home sales in Canada actually hit all-time highs over the summer months. That momentum continued through the latter part of 2020,” resulting in an 8.5% increase in average prices in the past year.

She further predicted that, “We will continue to see demand, but some of that demand may be tempered by the

“Ontario’s economy will grow the fastest of all provinces. The manufacturing sector has snapped back, with the level overall just slightly below where we entered this pandemic.”

She noted that in November, building permits issued in Ontario were 40% higher than in 2019. She stressed that recovery levels will vary by sector, but added, “manufacturing and construction will be further ahead.”

Overall, said Desjardins, “2021 promises to be a much better year… We have to wait until the vaccines are widely distributed… We will continue to see support fromthe governments, and very low interest rates.”

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FEATURE

THE STATE OF BIM IN CANADA The University of Toronto’s third benchmark report on BIM in Canada suggests widespread knowledge and use of the technology, but a gap between adoption of BIM and confidence in BIM skills.

according to the study. “Eighty-eight percent of the participants shared their BIM files with at least one external organization, with one-third of participants engaging five or more parties.”

By Paul Knowles

But participants also indicated a lack of awareness of platforms for sharing files, and called for “the need for an industry standard.”

A large, and apparently growing, number of companies in the architecture, construction and engineering industries are using Building Information Modelling (BIM) on many or most of their projects.

In fact, BIM has become so omnipresent that the authors of the recently released Third Annual BIM Report 2020: A Benchmark of BIM use in Canada, published by the University of Toronto, saw no need to define the acronym, and simply used “BIM” throughout.

Responses to this year’s survey—although lower in number than in years past—show widespread, almost universal awareness of BIM. This was especially true in Ontario, which provided three quarters of the survey returns. Nearly all (99%) participants said they knew about BIM, while 82% were active BIM users.

The authors of the report are critical of the official government of Canada take on BIM, noting that “Around the world, countries are integrating innovative BIM-based processes and analyses throughout their AEC/FM industry. Most, if not all, achieved this in a top-down approach through national mandates requiring BIM for all public

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and/or private projects. Canada remains the only G7 country without a national BIM mandate. Instead, the BIM momentum is being driven outward from the middle by the design community.”

The writers of the report believe BIM is clearly the way of the future for the AEC/ FM industries: “As the visibility of BIM grows, the push upstream to owners and downstream to contractors is making evident the value of BIM processes and efficiencies. Governments and regulators are recognizing the potential for reducing time and red tape, and for improving process transparency.”

The study refers to this as a “revolution”, anticipating that “BIM philosophies” will be “embraced throughout the Canadian industry.”

There is still a gap between adoption of BIM and confidence in BIM skills.

The study found that while 82% of respondents use BIM, only 72% “felt confident in their BIM knowledge, and only 66% felt confident in their BIM skills.” The conclusion? There is “a need for more BIM training opportunities.”

BIM is proving to be a collaborative tool,

It is not surprising that respondents to the BIM survey skewed toward a younger demographic. More than half were aged 18 to 34, and only 8% over 55. However, almost half of respondents had worked in their discipline for ten years or more.

Architecture (38%) and BIM Specialization (30%) accounted for two thirds of respondents’ disciplines; construction and engineering respondents totaled 10% apiece.

BIM use was consistent through the age groups, ranging between 80% and 89%, until the survey reached the 55-plus group, where only 66% were using BIM. Companies using BIM use it a lot. More than two-thirds of all respondents used BIM in 51% or more of their projects in the last year; 30% used BIM in every project.

Respondents agreed that BIM makes it easier to work internationally (76%), and that it allows the company to work on new types of projects (73%). However, there was general agreement (91%) that “BIM requires changes in our workflow, practices and procedures.” There was

skepticism about the statement, “BIM can make traditional specifications redundant,” with only 48% agreement, and more than a third unsure.

The number one tool of respondents was Revit, followed by AutoCAD, Navisworks, Dynamo, and then, 10 other tools.

Intriguingly, the top two barriers to using BIM were “Resistance to change,” and “Industry is slow to adopt BIM”, both acknowledged by 63% of respondents.

But there was “an overwhelming consensus among BIM users and non-users that they would get left behind if they didn’t adopt BIM.” The study reached a very positive conclusion: “Ninety-four percent of participants acknowledged that BIM is the future of project information and design practices. To accelerate this progress, however, steps need to be taken to remove barriers that hinder a broader implementation in the industry. Among those using BIM, lack of client demand and slow progress of industry toward BIM were two key barriers. For non-users, an industry-standard cost-benefit benchmark is needed,” to demonstrate “how, in the long run, BIM can bring cost efficiency and profitability.”

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FEATURE

GREEN BUILDINGS CAN BRING FRESH AIR TO DESIGN, BUT THEY CAN ALSO BRING PESTS Throughout the world, architects are designing green buildings, whether it’s in their sustainable construction, environmentally friendly operation or actually green by style.

It’s broadly titled biophilia, connecting people with nature, and it can lead to some creative and innovative designs.

But now we are finding that literally greening the world — by covering building walls and roofs with vegetation — can also come with some unexpected problems.

A bug’s high life In the Chinese city of Chengdu, a vast green experimental housing estate of 826 apartments was constructed where people can live in a vertical forest with every open space and balcony containing live vegetation.

Trouble is they must share the plants with a scourge of mosquitoes and other bugs. Most apartments in the Qiyi City Forest Gardens development were sold by April 2020, but six months later only a handful of families had reportedly moved in.

The towers were built in 2018 and plants were provided to reduce noise and clean up pollution. But the plants thrived, while sales moved slowly, and no one was clipping the greenery to keep it in control.

Now mostly empty balconies have cascading branches of plants overtaking space, blocking windows.

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It might not help that Chengdu and its population of 16.3 million people are located in Sichuan, central China, which is humid and semi-tropical, a perfect environment for fast-breeding mosquitoes.

But a slow uptake, with tenants slow to move in, made the problem worse as the plants consumed their buildings.

Some vertical vegetation living success Other green projects across the globe have avoided this particular problem, so far.

Milan’s Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) was designed by Stefano Boeri and botanist Laura Gatti.

They reportedly spent long hours selecting suitable vegetation, a variety of 800 trees, 5,000 shrubs and 15,000 plants, which would suit their location and the Milanese climate.

Their plan was to improve air quality in the city via the green facades, and residents have embraced the concept, which appears to be where Qiyi City Forest has gone wrong.

In Chengdu, maintenance and care of the plantings is almost non-existent, so no truly symbiotic relationship between accommodation and human occupier has formed as part of biophilic living. As is nature’s way, the non-human occupiers (the bugs) are winning.

Gardens need a gardener US landscape architect Daryl Beyers, from the New York Botanical Garden, says the Chengdu setup didn’t work partly as a result of bad design.

In Chengdu’s humid climate and clammy monsoons, stagnant water collects in planters which are not properly drained, and mosquitoes breed in these.

Beyers adds: They [the developers] didn’t think about the maintenance […] You can’t have a garden without a gardener.

By using acacias (wattles) and poa (grasses) on upper levels and goodenia (hop bush) and viola (native violet) lower down, the vegetation is attuned to its place and growing successfully.

More than 1,100 square metres of walls support many species of plants, most of them native to Sydney. They are at home with the local climate and seasons. The plants can withstand hot, dry and windy Australian summers and have survived since 2014.

How to green your buildings Green buildings are necessary for the environment. We need to redress the loss of our natural resources and their benefits, and green buildings can do that by adopting appropriate design, energy efficiencies, renewable materials and green technologies.

Central Park’s success could be emulated at Chengdu, by tracing back the original design intent and adopting a workable maintenance and management plan.

The lessons from both projects indicate that proper planning and appropriate selection of vegetation, which is then fed and watered by applicable technology, will yield a proficient green building.

People feel comfort living with nature, and a vertical garden gives those in high-rise towers a chance to share that comfort.

But with the benefits come responsibilities.

The clue here is that a faithfully biophilic building must be appropriate for use. That means appropriate in terms of the place, natural resources, local climate and the people who must manage and occupy the natural surroundings.

This article was written by Norman Day, Lecturer in Architecture, Practice and Design, at the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. It was originally published on The Conversation, and is reprinted here under a Creative Commons licence.

They were touting it as a manicured garden outside on your deck. If it’s manicured, someone has to do the manicuring.

The idea of fully manicured vegetation on balconies only works if the plants are cared for regularly. Apparently, gardeners attend Qiyi City just four times a year to maintain the plants, but they require weekly care.

Sydney’s green space on the up One Central Park apartments in Sydney, by French architect Jean Nouvel, takes on a green mantle with plants covering most of its walls and balconies.

French botanist Patrick Blanc selected the plants on the building for their capacity for healthy growth and suitability to the Sydney habitat.

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EDUCATION & EVENTS MARCH - APRIL 2021

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Our education courses happen in an online forum with Virtual Instructor-Led Training. Working at Heights training takes place at the GVCA office, with COVID-19 safety precautions in place. These classes are considered essential and are permitted under the province’s lockdown. Visit our online calendar at www.gvca.org for times, or give us a call.

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Proposal Pursuit - “Strategies for Success!”

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Approved Working at Heights

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Managing Change in Construction

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COR 2020 Workshop

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Approved Working at Heights Refresher

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Field Productivity 101

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Creating Risk Management Plan for Construction

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Microsoft Excel for Construction – ADVANCED

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CCDC 2 Deep Dive

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SR&ED Webinar (Scientific Research & Education Development)

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Managing Contracts to Minimize Conflict - “Do Your Job!”

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Responding Successfully to an RFP

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COR 2020 Workshop

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Field Scheduling 101

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Managing Change

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Closeout of a Construction Project

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WSIB Health & Safety Excellence Program Registration is always open for this incentive program – contact us for details.

Leadership: Personal Productivity & Time Management This is a self paced course available at any time. Call Katie Bell at our office or email katie@gvca.org.

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