Roofing BC, Summer 2012

S U M M ER 2012 IN THIS ISSUE: FEATURES: RPM Wiki on line ........................1 Roof inspectors stay on top of the industry ............................ 8 Profile: Cascade Roofing .........14 Safety: The heat is on ..............16

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ASSOCIATION: President’s message .................. 3 ACE-IT graduates 16 ............... 10 CRCA preps for ROOFTech......19 INDUSTRY NEWS: Underlayment system: positive new trend .................... 6 New roof airflow system.........12 Atlas lease recognized ............ 13 Retrofits ‘wave of future’ ...... 18 Native lands seen as key to industrial development .......18 Mack Kirk rides for cancer .... 18 Parker Johnston receives BBB award..................................19 Safety consultation offered.... 20 BCCSA breakfasts well received ............................. 20 100-Mile house winner ......... 20 Liability of green building...... 21 Shakes mimic real cedar ........ 21 The west is best: NAOIP ........ 22 Fall through roof fatal ............ 22 Safety training on-line ............ 22 Residential Steep Roofer training to go ahead ............... 23 ASTM raisies TPO bar............. 23 Company owners held accountable for safety ........... 24 Shell Canada eyes Kitimat for LNG plant............................ 24 New West boom pending ...... 25

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Instant access by desktop, laptop, tablet or hand-held The RCABC has engineered the evolution of its Roofing Practices Manual to a user-friendly, easily updated on-line resource. The move, arguably one of the most technologically advanced steps taken by the progressive association, makes the massive document available to any end user, from a computer neophyte to an IT whiz.

History In 1988, the RCABC Board of Directors assigned the compilation of roofing standards and best practices to the RCABC Technical Committee, and accordingly, the RCABC Roofing Practices Manual (RPM) was born.

“The manual provides RCABC members, accepted inspectors, design authorities and

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just about anyone else involved in designing a roof with guidelines for producing quality roofing projects,” says Barbara Porth, RCABC

Enter a word, phrase or section number into the search window and all of the sections these words appear in are listed, along with the sentence or paragraph associated with them.

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From the President

his schedule to get in some golf elsewhere.

The articles in this edition will serve to broaden our understanding of roofing issues with regard to Summer is here! With the weather product selection, legal issues, we have been experiencing so far, safety practices and how it affects here comes the opportunity to our environmental footprint. Long finally get some work completed gone are the days when the only this year. There is a bit of catching consideration for up to do. And with roofing was water the summer season, protection and cost. we try to fit in You will see that personal recreational one of the magazine’s activities, especially if articles will discuss we have school aged heat stress. It is hard children. These may to fathom, as I write include trips to the this article, that we local beach, golf could experience heat course, camping, stress with the gatherings of friends weather we have seen and family or time so far. June brought away on vacation.

Laurence Matzek rain that was almost Nowadays, my double our monthly average, and children who graduated in the past three years usually don’t include me July has been equally cool and wet. in their plans. The key is finding the We have been more concerned with finding rain gear or flooding if we right balance between maximizing reside near water, than cooling our our work and time with our loved bodies. ones. Relaxation is “Long gone are So as we work what we want but through the summer seldom achieve. the days when months, hopefully the Many of you had the only optimism I referenced inquired why my considerations in the Spring partner, Ken Mitchell, for roofing were publication regarding was absent from this water protection warming temperatures year’s RCABC Lower and cost.” will play out, although Mainland Golf a little later than Tournament on June hoped for. And yet in hindsight, a 15th. It seems he went shopping warmer spring would have resulted (see the photo inset). Looks good, in a heavier snow melt with but no further comments lest we potentially more disastrous flooding become a fashion magazine. Let’s in this province. say that he found some balance in

Summer daze

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Roofing BC is published quarterly on behalf of the Roofing Contractors Association of BC and the professional roofing industry by Market Assist Communications Inc.

Roofing BC online at: www.rcabc.org Managing Editor and Publisher J. Michael Siddall Phone: 604-740-8369 E-mail: Michael@RoofingBC.ca Editor Frank O’Brien E-mail: Frank@RoofingBC.ca Production/Art Director and Advertising Associate Paddy Tennant Phone: 604-507-2162 E-mail: Paddy@RoofingBC.ca Contributing Writers Laurence Matzek Paddy Tennant Circulation Barbara Porth Phone: 604-882-9734 E-mail: bporth@rcabc.org While information contained in this publication has been compiled from sources deemed to be reliable, neither the publisher nor the RCABC will be held liable for errors or omissions.

The opinions expressed in the editorial and advertisements are not necessarily those of the publisher or RCABC.

Executive Vice President Ivan van Spronsen, TQ ivan@rcabc.org

Immediately after pressing the ‘send’ button for this piece, I’m heading off to Europe for vacation, just with my wife, as the kids made their own plans this summer. I hear they are having some financial trouble over there, and want to

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help them out… although I doubt that my contribution will improve their situation much.

Have a great summer.

Laurence Matzek, President, Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia ■

Administrative Services Manager Barbara Porth, CAE bporth@rcabc.org Technical Manager Rob Harris, RRO rharris@rcabc.org Safety & Risk Management Supervisor Roger Sové, I.P., PID, Ad.Ed. roger@rcabc.org

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The RPM has also been used as a learning tool by the roofing apprenticeship students enrolled at the RCABC roofing institute, starting with the first class in 1993.

The manual grew and transformed over the years, reflecting significant changes to the RoofStar Guarantee Program and the addition of a section on “Piece by piece, section by section, waterproofing standards in 2010.

I bore through the book as fast as The RCABC Technical Committee is possible, recreating each table and currently working on yet another text diagram. I also wrote addition, for metal wall “...a living quite a bit of custom code and cladding standards. collaborative to give them the required By 2011, at a hefty 1,200 pages and filling a document...” features such as PDF conversion, and sorting 4” ring binder, the RPM by their index, and not the ones had become unwieldy, expensive to generated by the Wiki, as well as duplicate and tedious to keep many cosmetic changes.” updated. Alternate formats for the RPM were explored and ultimately an online ‘Wiki’ format was decided upon as the most efficient and effective way to contain the everchanging RPM and make it easily accessible to the growing list of users.

According to Jeremy Jackson, who converted the manual to the Wiki format, the procedure took approximately five months. “80 percent of that was editing and converting the documents into Wiki’” he said. “I wanted it to be as perfect as possible, particularly for mobile devices, as this was one of the most desired features.”

The complex nature of the original document, paired with the requirements of the end users, presented a unique set of challenges for Jackson.

The RPM is recognized as the most comprehensive roofing manual available in Canada, and has become THE standard reference manual in BC on roofing applications. The Wiki format provides the ultimate in convenience and easy access for any user.

The finished project is one that the RCABC staff, and Jackson himself, are justifiably pleased with. “All in all I am personally happy with the

result,” says Jackson.

“It’s a living collaborative document that anyone can access on just about any device, quick and fast. It gives RCABC an extensive tool set for reporting, managing, and editing the document without worry of making permanent mistakes. It’s much simpler to edit than a Word version as well.”

Among the many features and advantages of the Wiki format are: • the ability to view the RPM on any computer or portable device as the pages, tables and drawings automatically re-size themselves to the various devices’ viewing screens; • search capabilities by keyword or section; • always up-to-date as changes are made on an ongoing basis; and • easily printable to hard copy or

PDF for storing or sending via email.

A link to the online RPM Wiki was recently distributed to selected user groups whose comments included “very user friendly”, “a valuable resource and access is no longer cumbersome”, “fantastic”, and “navigates beautifully”.

Access to the RCABC RPM is unrestricted. It can be found at http://rpm.rcabc.org ■

FAQ about the RPM Wiki Has the format of the RPM been changed?

• The Wiki has been organized into the same format as the hard copy version in the binder, with the exception that Tab 1 is now called Section 1 and so on.

Do I have to log in to use the RPM? • No, the log in link is for authorized editors only. Access to use the RPM is unrestricted.

How do I search the RPM Wiki?

• Enter a word, a phrase or a section number into the search window and all of the sections these words appear in are listed on the page, along with the sentence or paragraph associated with the words.

• When you are on a page, hit Ctrl F to open a Find window: enter the word or phrase you are looking for and these will automatically be highlighted.

Use the Previous and Next buttons to scroll through the page. Use the Options button to match whole words and case.

What is the View History tab for?

• When you click on the View History tab, the page will display a list of the changes made on the page or in the section you are viewing.

• Get more information about the changes by marking the radio button beside the changed item, and the exact wording changes will be displayed.

Can I print from the Wiki?

• Click on the PDF tab at the top of your screen. This will create a PDF of the whole section that you are currently viewing. If you would like to print just a subsection or a paragraph, highlight the subsection or paragraph, and copy and paste your selection into a Word document.

Can I access the RPM on my iPhone or iPad? • Yes, the Wiki software used to create the RPM allows the entire manual to be viewed on any portable device with a web connection. The page layouts and tables automatically adjust for the device you are using.

What about updates?

• Updates will be ongoing whenever required and specifically after the Technical Committee meetings in March and September.

What should I do if I notice a discrepancy or error on a page in the Wiki, or I want to make a comment about the content?

• Send an email to Rob Harris, Technical Manager, at rharris@rcabc.org.

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Let’s do lunch RCABC Technical Advisor Severin Wolf has been hosting a series of complimentary catered Lunch & Learn sessions for architects. These ‘working lunches’ build on the good working relationship that the RCABC has development within the architectural community. At the same time, they serve to increase familiarity with the RPM and other work of the RCABC Technical Committee.

Architects and other building professionals recognize the value of using the best materials and methods for their project, and want the RoofStar guarantee for their clients. Now, having the RPM so readily accessible makes it even easier to design or specify with the guarantee in mind.

For information about Lunch & Learn opportunities, contact Severin Wolf at swolf@rcabc.org.

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“Since a durable, highquality roof underlayment is the foundation of any roofing system, synthetics have been growing in popularity and are now commonly accepted as superior substitutes for traditional oil saturated felts,” says Gagnier.

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Gagnier points out other features that he says make PSU-30 a very attractive product: • It comes with a crinkled silicone treated poly split release liner which makes removal faster and easier than single sheet liners; • PSU-30 has a reflective gray surface which is cooler for installation than black products; • Unlike traditional felt, PSU-30 can be left exposed for up to three months; • It comes with an industry leading 30 year limited warranty.

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Wells Klein partner Doug Wells writes a field report, as a Marine Roofing crew applies mechanically attached EPDM on the roof of the Pacific Processing Centre for Canada Post in Richmond. Wells is ensuring that the material is being installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Roof inspectors stay on top of the industry New products, techniques keep inspectors on steep learning curve

By Frank O’Brien

The devil is in the details for BC’s roofing inspectors, says Rob Harris, technical manager for the RCABC. Harris notes that today’s more complicated roofing systems present a challenge to inspection firms.

RCABC works closely with independent inspectors who have qualified for ‘accepted inspection firm status’ by the RCABC Guarantee Corp. and who conduct inspections on roofing projects where an RGC Guarantee Certificate

has been specified.

These inspection firms are not members of the RCABC and do not have any financial or business interest in any roofing contractor, supplier or manufacturer company serving the BC roofing industry.

They are absolutely independent.

Today’s roofs have more details, such as curbs for protrusions like ventilation units, skylights and ventilation pipes, where there is a greater potential for leaks, Harris explained. Another modern problem is heavier over burdens, because of the profusion of roofs with planters, green roofs and pavers, even waterfalls and entertainment decks.

And then there are the new roofing materials that seem to be appearing in record numbers.

“There are new materials coming across our table all the time,” said Monty Klein, a partner in Wells Klein Consulting Group Inc. Klein, who sits on the RCABC technical committee, is an RCABC accepted inspector and RCI Inc. Registered Roofing Observer with 30 years of practical roofing experience. “Of course, every [manufacturer] wants acceptance for their materials in the RoofStar Guarantee Program.”

As a member and past president of RCI Western Canada, part of an international association of

professional consultants, architects, and engineers who specialize in roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall systems, Klein keeps up with new products through meetings, seminars, trade shows and manufacturer presentations. And he says there are some great new materials that advance the roofing industry.

Klein singled out liquid membrane detailing, used with SBS modified bitumen membranes, as “probably the biggest step in a long time that made SBS even more versatile.” These new products, such as Alsan RS from Soprema, IKO’s MS Detail and Siplast’s Parapro,

“really improved things,” he said.

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He believes that rock wool insulation sheets are a promising new product. Rock wool insulation – a brand name is Roxul® – is stable, easy to install and apparently hold its R-values for years, Klein noted.

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“Inspectors have the time for research and to go to trade shows and presentations, but roofing contractors are going full bore all the time. They don’t have the time to sit back for learning opportunities.�

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research and to go to trade shows and presentations,� he said, “but roofing contractors and their crews are going full bore all the time. They might not have the time to sit back for as many learning opportunities. “There are traps that contractors fall into,� Klein said, because they may not have had the necessary information or training on a new product or method that may be dramatically different than what a crew is used to. “As inspectors our role is not to train these guys, but it

is inevitable that in some cases we may inform them of alternative application techniques. We try to be helpful with our knowledge.�

For example, liquid membrane details are very applicator sensitive.

The liquid membrane application area has to be taped off and the mixture and the application rate have to be done perfectly for a proper seal, all of which takes training. “If it is not installed properly it simply doesn’t work as intended,� Klein said.

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Ironically, the reason liquid membranes have become so popular is that they were seen as a better method of sealing the rising number of protrusions seen on twoply roofing systems, Klein noted.

It is the inspectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role to tell the roofer that work has to be redone if the liquid membrane, or any other product, is not installed properly.

Over burdens A separate challenge for inspectors and contractors is the modern emphasis on roof top gardens and traffic, Klein said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone wants an orchard on the roof,â&#x20AC;? he joked, with planters, green roofs and patios becoming common.

But Klein said he has had to tell building owners and contractors that all such material has to be removed to repair a leaking roof. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is an eye opener when they realize they have to also dig deep into their pockets.â&#x20AC;?

Roofing contractors, he said, have to make sure that whatever is beneath the over burden is installed properly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to stay away

from value engineering when it comes to roofs with over burden on them,â&#x20AC;? he said. For example, if two ply is planned, install three ply, he suggested, because that builds in a lot of redundancy. While this is initially much more expensive, it can prove less costly in the long run, Klein said.

The architectural metal roof training being offered by RCABC, Klein said, has helped to improve metal roof installation in BC and made it easier for inspectors.

Klein said that of the hundreds of inspections he has done on roof projects it is often complicated design, not contractor workmanship, that precludes the roof from the RGC Guarantee Certificate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aesthetic design â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that does not include planning a proper roof assembly detailing at curbs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; can result in exclusion from the guarantee,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Warranties An increasing trend in BC roofing is retrofitting, Klein added, which adds another layer of complication

for inspectors and contractors.

Often, he said, other components of an older building, such as glazing and walls, have to be removed first to properly install a roof to modern building standards.

Klein summed up with three top tips for roofing contractors, design authorities, and building owners.

First, if a consultant is involved in the project, call him/her in if they are not sure about some detail of the installation. Second is to request a RoofStar Guarantee to ensure that the building owner has an independent inspector on site to protect their asset. Third, roofing contractors should make sure their crews are up to date on the product and have been fully trained in how to install it, Klein said.

Attending seminars by product manufacturers, RCI, or RCABC are a terrific way to ensure familiarity with the latest products and installation techniques. They are usually offered in the winter and spring in order to prepare roofing crews for the busy season. â&#x2013;

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Rice monitors a student learning about proper nailing.

ACE-IT graduates 16 students RCABC’s hugely successful ACE-IT (Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training) apprentice training program for high school students graduated its latest class of 16 on June 7. With two more students on a wait list, it was a record enrollment for the four year old, dual-credit educational initiative. The ACE-IT program is held in conjunction with high schools in Langley, Surrey, Delta and New Westminster.

ACE-IT graduated 11 students in its first year, 16 in its second year and 16 last year (of which four were

regular apprentices). All of the ACEIT students are placed in employment with RCABC members.

“These are not work experience placements,” said RCABC education and training manager Shirley Caldwell, “these are paying jobs for the summer,” and beyond for those that have graduated.

Students, who must be at least 16 years of age but under 19, study for four days a week for five weeks while still attached to their regular high school.

The skills they learn are invaluable to work safely and

efficiently in today’s demanding roofing industry.

The students learn about hoisting equipment, roof insulation, roof design and structure, asphalt shingles and math and metric for roofing. RCABC instructors also school them in safety and fall protection. To pass, a student must post a 70 percent mark overall.

“We have several topics that are covered and each topic has an exam when that part of the course is covered. All of these marks are averaged to get the theory mark.

Then the instructor awards a mark

for their hands on work in the shop to arrive at a practical mark. These marks are weighted to come up with a final mark,” explains Caldwell.

Graduates receive Level 1 Roofing Apprenticeship credit, the first step in the three-level apprenticeship training as well as four educational credits towards graduation. “Usually an apprentice works for his/her employer for 6 to 12 months prior to attending school for their Level 1,” adds Caldwell.

They receive additional educational credits for the hours they work on the job and these hours are credited to the 3600 hours they must earn to complete

their apprenticeship.

“The Ministry of Education also has a program called Secondary School Apprenticeship,” notes Caldwell. “This does not have to be in conjunction with the ACE-IT program but can be. When a student works for an employer in an apprenticeable trade and they are signed up as an apprentice their hours count toward credits for graduation. Each 120 hours worked count as an elective course worth four credits. They can earn up to four courses or 480 hours which gives them 16 credits.”

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feedback from previous participants and the promotion this program is getting from the educators in the school districts.

A key component to the success of this program is the ongoing support from RCABC member companies that are always willing to hire these students and mentor them on the job site. “Our members are always looking for enthusiastic young people to get into the roofing trade,” says Caldwell. “They often hire secondary school students that have not had any experience, for summer work. By taking on students after they have gone through the ACE-IT program employers find that students are more prepared for the trade and are more valuable on the job.

“In the four years we have been running this program we have had students that are still working for our members and are successfully progressing through their apprenticeship. We have also had some students that have discovered that roofing is not for them and have moved on to other jobs. Overall, students that have done the ACE-IT are far more likely to stay in the trade.”

Caldwell said there have been many success stories over the past four years, including many hard-working students who now have a good head start on a promising roofing career. ■

1 at a later date once they have had some experience working in the trade.

The training they have already taken Roofing BC asked RCABC’s Education has not been wasted as they are still and Training Manager, Shirley more valuable to the employer than Caldwell, more about the ACE-IT someone they hire off the street program: because they have had exposure to Who funds this program? the trade and they have all of the The Industry Training Authority safety training. gives the School Districts money for Where is the course promoted?

ACE-IT participation. They in turn pay This program has been promoted part of that to the RCABC Educational predominately in the Fraser Valley as Foundation to help cover the costs of most of these students rely on transit the program. to get to school at RCABC in Langley How do students apply for ACE-IT? and to the job site, so we try to get The School Districts have a Shirley Caldwell them employment closer to home. comprehensive application package However we have worked with the New Westminster that students must complete along with letters of School District and placed students with a member recommendation from a teacher and someone in the company in Vancouver. community. They then have to go through an How is this course promoted? interview with representatives from RCABC and the The RCABC membership is very progressive and School District. understands that marketing is an integral part of any What are the prerequisites for entry? successful educational institute. Marketing this The main prerequisites are that they must have program is done in several different ways. I attend completed their grade 10 (they usually have several career fairs throughout the year promoting the grade 11 and 12 courses as well), completed the RCABC Educational Foundation apprenticeship and application package and display an attitude safety training in general, and the ACE-IT program in conducive to successfully participating in a post secondary program. That is why they have to provide particular, to secondary school students.

I also give presentations to students about the a letter of recommendation from a teacher as well as roofing industry and the apprenticeable trades we someone from the community. represent, i.e.: Roofing, Damp and Waterproofing; When are classes held?

Architectural Sheet Metal and Residential Steep The first two classes were run in February to Roofing. We have created a video entitled “Show Me coincide with the School Districts’ semester system the Money” that is shown in many high schools in BC but this created problems in placing the students for and has generated interest in the roofing trade and employment at a time when roofing is not busy. The meaningful employment with our member last two classes were run in May and it worked out companies. much better for job placements and for the School As part of my regular duties I sit on several Districts so we intend to continue with a May intake. committees that promote apprenticeship and ensure Can someone take the course over? everyone is aware of the RCABC Educational If for some reason a participant does not attain Foundation and what we represent. the required 70% in the course they can attend Level

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Techni-Flo RV

New airflow system for steep-sloped roofs

CrossVent

Engineered ventilation system combines nailable polyiso insulation with ventilation ATLANTA, GA – Atlas Roofing Corporation has announced TechniFlo™, the engineered ventilation system for steep-sloped roofs.

Techni-Flo is a component system manufactured to meet specific needs of steep-sloped roofs and engineered to ensure consistent intake and exhaust airflow underneath the roof covering of commercial building applications.

According to Atlas, the three Techni-Flo components – Techni-Flo RV, CrossVent and Techni-Flo EV – make up the only complete system in the industry for steep-slope roofs; with features engineered to deliver prescribed ventilation capacity specific to each job. The system works with shingle or standing seam roofs.

Atlas points out that inadequate volumes of properly directed ventilation cause problems to a roof, especially in extreme climates.

Build up of mold over time, ice dams due to constant freezing and

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thawing, and shingle failure from extreme temperatures are among the most common factors that prematurely weaken a steepslope roof. Heat build up in the attic also places abnormal demands on A/C systems. These and other problems are said to be avoided with air flow volumes engineered to specification using Atlas Techni-Flo. The company says the key to optimizing temperature on larger

commercial roofs is to use a balanced system, i.e. a system where air intake matches air exhaust. If there is too much air intake or too little exhaust, the temperature cannot remain constant. TechniFlo components are designed to work together to create balanced air flow which optimizes temperature.

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system in the industry. By using the Ventilated Roof System Calculator and the Net Free Area Calculator provided at www.atlasroofing.com, users can determine the specifications necessary to ensure balanced, consistent ventilation for any steep-sloped roof,” said a company press release.

Techni-Flo Engineered Ventilation system components Atlas describes Techni-Flo RV as an all metal ridge vent engineered to individual job ventilation specs.

“It installs easily with a snap cover.

It’s sturdy and won’t compress

under stress, handles heavy snow loads and resists wind driven rain and snow.

It contains slotted fastener holes for correct fastener placement,” the company literature states.

CrossVent is an energy efficient polyiso foam insulation board for use over sloped, unventilated roof decks. It combines insulation, a nailable surface and ventilating airspace all in one panel.

CrossVent RB also combines all these features in a more energy efficient radiant barrier.

Both products promote air flow using vent spacer strips to separate 7/16” OSB from the foam insulation, creating airways for flow from the eave to the ridge. Both products are also FSC certified.

Techni-Flo EV is the eave vent component engineered specifically for each job to prescribed ventilation capacity. It permits air flow through the CrossVent panel to the ridge. Atlas claims that TechniFlo EV prolongs the life of the roof by evacuating heat and moisture and moderating temperatures of the roof covering. ■

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Atlas Roofing’s manufacturing plant in Delta

Atlas Roofing plant finalist in awards VANCOUVER – Atlas Roofing Corporation’s lease of a 152,000-square-foot facility in Delta was recognized as “one of the largest manufacturing lease deals in 2011” in the first annual NAIOP Vancouver and Business in Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Awards of Excellence. The Atlas plant is a polyisocyanurate (polyiso) manufacturing facility.

The awards, presented at a gala dinner May 30 in Vancouver, recognize excellence in the commercial real-estate industry within the Metro Vancouver area. The 2012 winners were: • Mixed Use Development: Morgan Crossing, accepted by Karen Donald, representing the Shops at Morgan Crossing; • Industrial Lease: Build-to-suit for Kruger Products LP, accepted by Ryan Beedie, president, Beedie Development Group; • Industrial Development: Corix, accepted by Gino Nonni, president, Wesgroup Properties; • Office Lease: Containers on Terminal Columbia College, 428 Terminal Ave., Vancouver; accepted by Colin Scarlett, senior vice-president, Colliers International; • Office Development: Broadway Tech Centre Bldg. No. 4, accepted by John Cordonier, vice-president, development, Bentall Kennedy; • Investment Transaction: Aberdeen Square, accepted by Cecilia Tse, senior vice-president, Asia Pacific, Colliers International.

The event was sponsored by Colliers International, Metro Vancouver and Concert Properties. ■

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Give ‘er

Profile Cascade handles all types of commercial roofs, including green roof projects, such as this one for the Ministry of Transport, Coquitlam, in which Cascade embedded sensors to pinpoint any leaks.

Cascade Roofing & Waterproofing has built a solid business in the competitive Fraser Valley

Cascade’s crews are experts at fishing, are important. work on commercial buildings, traditional roofing and architectural “We work hard and we play Abbotsford schools, three Fraser metal, but they are no stranger to hard,” Larry said.

Valley institutions and the Pacific new ideas and products, and even Challenge Border Crossing, where work was find better ways to do it.

Larry is quick to point to the just wrapping up when the Dekoffs

By Frank O’Brien For example, number one challenge for even his talked to Roofing BC. Larry and Lorne Dekoff, brothers experienced company: the intense With an office staff of “We work hard Cascade has installed and we play and partners in Cascade Roofing & green roofs with level of competition, especially from 10 and another 50 hard.”

Waterproofing (2007) Inc. started the “truck and ladder guys” who workers on their crews, moisture monitoring the company in 1974 and have built Cascade can handle any undercut prices. It is not sensor grids. it into a successful RCABC uncommon, he said, to see up to 12 type of roofing or metal cladding “It helps to isolate where the contractor member in Chilliwack. roofers competing for the same work in the Fraser Valley and into problem is,” Lorne explained, and Cascade is now headquartered in a contract. the Lower Mainland. subsequently can save a lot of time new 12,500-square foot office and Some roofing contractors, Larry “Our people are our number one and money locating and repairing metal shop the brothers had built said, will accept jobs without asset,” Larry said, pointing proudly any potential leaks. four years ago. margins just to keep to the fact that about 80 Larry and Lorne Today, Cascade their crews rolling. percent of Cascade’s started working on “We just keep our Roofing handles Cascade doesn’t think roofs while in their “Our people are tradespeople have been heads down and institutional and with the company for teens and they lead our number give ‘er every day.” that way. commercial contracts, 10 to 25 years. Recently by example, with “We have been in one asset.” which make up 80 business for 38 years the company threw a neither hesitant about percent of the business, and we aren’t interested in spinning retirement party for an getting on a roof or in the metal installing primarily SBS, TPO and shop with their crews. Twelve to 15 our wheels.” employee who had been with metal roofing and architectural hour days are not uncommon.

Cascade is one of the Fraser Cascade for 32 years. cladding, as well as multi-family Even their favourite downtime is Valley’s larger roofing companies Experienced crew residential work.

“We invest in our people,” Larry taken seriously. Family time and and has invested heavily in the Recent projects have included said, “and we don’t lose good men.” vacations, including hunting and business. Their headquarters

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includes a fully equipped metal fabricating facility and the company is running nearly two dozen trucks to its many commercial and residential contracts, half of which are retrofit projects.

Succession planning for the future of Cascade Roofing is important and is in process already, the brothers say.

As an RCABC member since 2009, Cascade offers the RoofStar Guarantee and has full liability insurance, bonding, WorkSafeBC coverage, COR Certification and BBB membership. Cascade has a full time safety officer on staff.

Combine that with a great crew of seasoned pros, and it is easy to see why Cascade is often called in for large, specialized projects in the Fraser Valley and beyond.

It is Larry’s motto, however, that perhaps best explains how Cascade has become a success.

“We just keep our heads down and give ‘er every day,” he said. ■ ROOFING BC

Installing the roof and ACM panels on this auto dealership is one of the many commercial projects completed recently by Cascade.

Cascadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chilliwack office/shop was completed four years ago. The company has 10 office staff and 50 crew members. Most employees have been with Cascade from 10 to 25 years.

Left to right: Lorne Dekoff, Dan Henrotte, Dallas Dekoff, Thomas Strahl and Larry Dekoff with one of the two-dozen trucks in the Cascade Roofing & Waterproofing fleet.

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Work safe, BC!

The heat is on The importance of being a cool cat on a hot tin roof Now that summer has arrived in BC, anyone who spends time outdoors, or in any warm environment, had best be aware of the risk of heat illness.

Heat stress is a buildup of body heat generated internally by muscle use and/or externally by the environment.

Heat illness is a big concern for roofers, who are exposed to full sun for long periods, and working with materials which are either heatreflecting (TPO membranes), heatabsorbing (asphalt shingles), or both, like architectural sheet metal. They may be using a tar kettle (274˚C / 525˚F), torch (1093˚C / 2000˚F) or other hot equipment.

And for most, there is a tendency to keep going hard in an effort to “make hay [or roofs] while the sun shines”.

Biomechanics The human body functions best within a narrow range of internal temperature, from 36 to 38˚C (96.8 100.4˚F). Working in a hot environment builds up even more body heat, which is eliminated with two cooling mechanisms: – the heart rate increases to move blood – and heat – from the heart, lungs and other vital organs to the skin; then – sweating increases to help cool the blood and the body.

When too much sweat is lost through heavy labour or working under hot, humid conditions, the body doesn’t have enough water left to cool itself. The result is dehydration, followed by a rise in core temperature. A series of heatrelated illnesses, or heat stress disorders, can then develop.

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Heat stress + job site = danger Heat stress impairs functioning.

People are more accident prone and work less efficiently when they are suffering from a heat disorder. Heat may be an underlying cause of other incidents, such as heart attacks, falls and equipment accidents.

Secondary issues like sweaty palms, fogged-up safety glasses and dizziness can also increase the risk of injuries. Burns are more likely from accidental contact with hot surfaces, flames or steam.

Since heat-related illness can be dangerous, even fatal, it is critical to know how to prevent it, what signs to watch for, and what steps to take when someone has been adversely affected by the heat.

Heat disorders range in severity.

But even mild symptoms should not be ignored. By the time someone is showing signs of heat illness, quick action is necessary. A ‘wait and see’ approach can be disastrous.

A cool, logical approach Heat illness is easily preventable and treatable before it becomes life threatening.

Keys for avoiding heat stress: • Stay well hydrated (see ‘All drinks are NOT created equal’).

• Avoid alcohol and drugs – they can increase the effects of heat.

• Take breaks to cool down.

• Choose work clothes and protective gear with heat in mind (see ‘Dressing for excess’.

• Build up tolerance for working in the heat. In most cases, the normal seasonal increases in temperature are gradual enough to become acclimatized over the course of one to two weeks. This reduces the likelihood of being caught off guard, but is by no means fail-safe.

Contributing factors Nobody is immune from heat illness. There are, however, certain factors that can affect the body’s natural ability to withstand high temperatures: • Heat acclimatization and physical condition: see ‘Recommendations for the work place’ and ‘Myth-busters’.

• Previous heat illnesses: People are likely to be more sensitive to heat if they have experienced a heat-related illness in the past.

• Heart disease or high blood pressure: In order to pump blood to the skin and cool the body, the heart rate increases. This can stress the heart.

• Recent illness: Illnesses involving diarrhea, vomiting or fever result in increased risk of dehydration and heat stress due to lost salt and water.

• Alcohol: Alcohol consumption during the previous 24 hours leads to dehydration and increased risk of heat stress.

• Medications: Certain drugs may cause heat intolerance by reducing perspiration or increasing urination. People who work in a hot environment should consult their physician or pharmacist before taking medications.

• Workload: The body generates more heat than usual during heavy physical work. Therefore the combination of increased external heat and elevated body temperature from exertion warrants extra monitoring, even at temperatures as low as 23˚C (73.4˚F). This is especially true for workers who are not acclimatized to the heat.

Recommendations for the work place: • Provide heat stress training that includes information about prevention, symptoms, monitoring yourself and co-workers, treatment, and personal protective equipment; • Acclimatize workers by exposing them to hot work environments for progressively longer periods; • When possible, schedule heavy tasks and work requiring protective gear for cooler times of day. Postpone nonessential tasks; • Provide and maintain a supply of cool potable water close to the work area; • Use relief workers or assign extra workers for physically demanding jobs; • Take regular rest periods in cool or well-ventilated areas. Allow the body to cool before beginning work again; • Monitor your own condition and that of your co-workers, especially those who are most at risk of heat stress. Do not work alone; • Ask safety equipment providers about special gear like heat stress monitors or cooling garments. See ‘Dressing for excess’.

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DRESSING FOR EXCESS

■ Heat stroke Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related disorder. It can develop quickly and without warning. It occurs when the body’s temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down.

Heat stroke can be differentiated from other heat illnesses by the hot, dry, flushed skin and absence of sweating.

Without immediate first aid, heat stroke can result in loss of consciousness, brain damage or death.

Symptoms of heat stroke include: • hot, flushed dry skin; • abnormally high body temperature – 41˚C (105.8˚F) or above; • hallucinations; • chills, seizures; or convulsions; • confusion / irrational behaviour; • dizziness; • throbbing headache; • irregular pulse rate; • nausea or vomiting; • slurred speech; • loss of consciousness.

First aid for heat stroke: • Call 911 and notify the supervisor.

• Move the sick person to a cool shaded area.

• Remove heavy clothing; light clothes can be left in place.

• Lay the victim down with his head and shoulders slightly elevated, or on his side.

• Give the victim cold water if he is fully conscious. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

• Cool the victim by any available means: – place ice packs or cold wet cloths at areas with abundant blood supply (neck, armpits and groin) – soak their clothes by spraying, sponging or showering them with cool water; and – fan their body.

• Transport the victim to hospital.

■ Heat exhaustion Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to an excessive loss of water and salt, usually caused by heavy sweating.

Symptoms include: • extreme weakness or fatigue; • dizziness, confusion, headache; • nausea or vomiting; • clammy, sweaty skin; • pale or flushed complexion; • muscle cramps; • slightly elevated body temperature; • fast and shallow breathing.

First aid for heat exhaustion: • take similar measures to those described under ‘Heat stroke’.

• If no improvement is noted in 30 minutes, seek medical attention.

■ Heat syncope Heat syncope is a fainting (syncope) episode or dizziness that usually occurs with prolonged standing or sudden rising from a sitting or lying position. Dehydration and lack of acclimatization can contribute to heat syncope.

People with heat syncope symptoms should rest in a cool place and slowly drink water, clear juice, or a sports beverage. See ‘All drinks are NOT created equal’.

■ Heat rash Heat rash – also known as prickly heat – is the most common problem in hot work environments. It looks like a red cluster of pimples or small blisters, accompanied by itchiness or a prickling sensation.

The rash is most likely to appear in areas persistently damp with sweat, like the neck and upper chest, in the groin, under the breasts, and in elbow creases.

Treatment involves keeping the affected area as cool, clean and dry as possible to minimize discomfort and prevent infection.

In most cases, heat rashes disappear a few days after heat exposure ceases.

All drinks are NOT created equal The majority of the human body is made up of water, so it stands to reason that water is the best beverage for simply rehydrating.

However during sweating, electrolytes (minerals) are also lost.

Drinking excessive amounts of water without replacing those lost minerals can cause water intoxication (also known as water poisoning), or hyponatremia, which refers specifically to low levels of sodium in the blood. Both conditions are rare but potentially fatal imbalances.

The essential electrolytes most commonly found in the human body

MYTH-BUSTERS: a quick look at some common misconceptions: ■ I’m in pretty good shape, so no problem, right?

It has long been believed that people who are physically fit do not need to be heat acclimatized. In fact, research indicates that even physically active individuals cannot be fully acclimatized without exposure to environmental heat, although they are likely to acclimatize to heat faster than less fit people.

■ I chug water all day, so I’m safe.

Drinking only water while engaged in physically demanding activities can lead to dangerous mineral imbalances. See ‘All drinks are NOT created equal’.

■ My wife is bothered by the heat, but I can handle it.

Gender was once thought to play a role in heat tolerance, but recent studies in the American Armed Forces show that women and men show equal reactions to heat during exercise, when controlled for levels of fitness and acclimatization. Other research points to the Body Mass Index (BMI) rather ROOFING BC

■ Heat cramps Heat cramps are muscle pain or spasms in larger muscles – usually in the abdomen, back, arms or legs.

Heat cramps most often affect those who sweat a lot during strenuous activity, depleting the body’s salt and moisture levels.

Heat cramps may also be a symptom of heat exhaustion.

People with heat cramps should stop all activity, sit in a cool place and drink clear juice or an isotonic beverage. See ‘All drinks are NOT created equal’.

It is advisable not return to strenuous work for a few hours after the cramps subside because further exertion may lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Seek medical attention if the victim has heart problems, is on a low-sodium diet, or if the cramps do not subside within one hour.

are sodium, potassium, bicarbonate, chloride, calcium and phosphates.

Isotonic sport drinks (i.e.

Powerade, Gatorade) contain similar concentrations of salt and sugar as in the human body. Isotonic drink crystals are available in most grocery stores as an inexpensive and convenient alternative to the ready-mixed bottled drinks.

Reducing risk, finding balance • Avoid alcohol, and drinks with large amounts of caffeine or sugar (coffee, tea, pop, energy drinks, etc) – they are dehydrating.

• Drink plenty of water and other

fluids frequently so you never become thirsty.

To avoid mineral imbalance, include drinks that contain electrolytes (like juices and isotonic sports drinks).

• Don’t wait until you’re feeling thirsty to have a drink. Thirst is a sign that you are already dehydrated.

• Replenish minerals through what you eat as well as what you drink. Foods that naturally increase electrolytes include: most fruits and vegetables; nuts and seeds; beans; dark leafy greens; and bananas for potassium.

than gender as a factor in how well an individual will fare compared to others.

People who are overweight can be less efficient at losing heat.

■ Heat is only a problem for old guys.

Older people are assumed to be less heat tolerant than their younger counterparts.

Research that controls for body size and composition, aerobic fitness, hydration, level of acclimatization, and chronological age shows little or no age-related difference in the ability to manage extreme temperatures. So, when the playing field is level, those “old guys” might be able to take the heat better than you think!

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Construction safety regulations require workers to be dressed appropriately for their activities.

Sleeves should come over the shoulder to prevent injury to the skin from carrying loads; full length trousers protect the legs from abrasion, etc. These are logical precautions, and not subject to debate. The reality is that clothing, no matter how necessary, does make a difference to comfort levels in excessive heat or humidity, and also impacts the body’s ability to cool down.

Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Heat stress can be caused or aggravated by wearing PPE such as chemical-resistant suits or fire-retardant clothing. Coated and non-woven materials used in protective garments block the evaporation of sweat and can lead to substantial heat stress.

For most construction workers, including roofers, the need for specialized attire is rare. But there’s no getting around the fact that long sleeves afford much more protection from hot tar splashes than a tshirt. And for someone installing asphalt tiles, the discomfort of long pants on a hot day is nothing compared to losing the skin on both knees. Hard-hats and work boots are nonnegotiable in many situations, and sometimes gloves are a necessary evil.

So, what’s a roofer to do?

When personal protection dictates that certain items must be worn, the best defense is a good offense: • Wear loose-fitting, breathable clothing. Avoid non-breathing synthetics, and stick to natural fibers such as cotton.

• Choose light colours to reflect sun and heat. Dark absorbs more radiant heat than light – white painter’s pants will be more comfortable than blue jeans.

• Keep a cool head. Wear a white cap or hard-hat to reflect heat away.

• Use cooling gear (e.g. soakable bandanas or headbands, evaporative cooling vests), or place wet cloths under your hard-hat or draped across the back of your neck.

• Wear white cotton gloves to protect your hands from hot surfaces and to reflect heat.

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Extreme makeover: whole building retrofits

manager of the Renew program with Ledcor Construction, who joined a panel of other building professionals for a seminar entitled ‘Extreme Makeovers: Whole Building Retrofits.”

The expert panel included Derek Page of building owner and developer Oxford Properties, property manager Jim MacKenzie of Colliers International and Toronto architect Paul Gogan of B+H Hunting Coady, which led the $130 million retrofit of the 75-storey First Canadian Place in Toronto.

the retrofit of an aging commercial building is nearly 9 percent. In one case study, a $17 million retrofit and energy saving program in an old high-rise office saved the owner 12 percent annually in energy costs alone.

But before roofing contractors begin penciling out how many squares of green roofing material they will need to fix up all the old towers, it should be noted that the panel barely made reference to roofing retrofits.

“...the wave of the future” There are 1,697 high-rise buildings in Metro Vancouver that are more Roofing and retrofits than 30 years old When pressed by and another 381 Roofing BC, Conacher that were built dismissed green roofs between 1990 and as “a distraction” and 1999, according to the others noted that the Building Owners replacement roofs and Managers would more likely use Association of BC conventional (BOMA). There are materials such as at least 4,000 more EPDM, TPO or metal. across Canada.

“It is better just to “A staggering insulate the roof,” number of these MacKenzie said. buildings are in However, there need of complete appears to be a retrofits if they are potentially strong to continue to future market for perform efficiently exterior cladding.

Exterior retrofit of the 75-storey, 37-year old First Canadian Place in Toronto took three years and cost $130 million. Photo: B+H Architects/Doyle Partners and remain At First Canadian attractive to Place in Toronto, built Noting that older buildings tenants,” Lorina Keery of BOMA told in 1975 and still the tallest office represent 98 percent of Vancouver’s a June 5 Vancouver meeting of tower in Canada, the entire marble built environment, Conacher said building owners and experts from façade was stripped off the 75 bringing this inventory up to building sciences, architectural floors and replaced during the modern energy-saving standards is design, engineering, operations and three-year retrofit. This project used an investment, not a cost. management.

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architectural metal, the audience was told.

MacKenzie, whose company manages 47 million square feet of commercial space around the globe and often consults on retrofits, said the energy saving usually focuses on boilers, coolers and lighting, where the payback can be measured.

He said many builder owners are

wary of fancy new green technology. ”Some of this is obsolete before it is paid for,” he said. As a comparison, MacKenzie noted many of the original energyeating boilers and coolers in old buildings, some 30 or 40 years old, are still working fine. Their reliability – like that on old roofs – has likely delayed a more rapid move to retrofits, he said. ■

Native lands key to industrial development TSAWWASSEN – The scarcity of industrial parcels in the Lower Mainland means that First Nations and the Port of Vancouver hold most of the land needed to meet future demand for industrial buildings, according to a survey by Avison Young.

“There is virtually no ready-to-build and well-located land in the region for the warehousing and distribution space [needed] for ongoing port and transportation investments,” comments Avison Young (AY) associate Michael Farrell. “With government investing billions of dollars in the Pacific Gateway, part of the mandate of is to ensure that the resultant demand for industrial land is met.”

There are very few developers who hold land parcels large enough to accommodate the necessary large-scale distribution and warehousing facilities, an AY report warns.

The report says that leasehold land held by Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) and the Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) will be a significant source of industrial land for development in the years to come. Two recent significant industrial transactions in Richmond involved leasehold land.

The TFN holds about 300 acres that could be used for industrial.

“It should be noted PMV and TFN do not compete in the same market as private landowners and investors who require a yield based on cost, including freehold land value,” Farrell adds. Native land, for example, does not carry the cost of freehold land, which is currently running at $1 million an acre in Metro Vancouver. ■

Mack Kirk cycles to fight cancer The Laplante family: Gino and Christina with sons Mack Kirk Roofing & Sheet Harley and Tucker (in toque) and daughter Bianca Metal, a proud RCABC member company, has joined the Ride to Conquer Cancer. In the past three years the firm has raised more than $250,000 in support of the BC Cancer Agency.

The riders are driven by the fact that company owner Gino Laplante was diagnosed with cancer and given three months to live. That was six years ago.

Now Gino and his wife Gino and Christina crossing the finish line on day two of the 260km ride Christina continue to ride, and their team was riding this summer in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, June 16 and 17.

“We know that cancer is too big a disease to ignore. It affects everyone.

But by riding in this event we are doing something about it. We’re rolling closer and closer to the end of cancer. It’s an awesome triumph in a physical sense and emotionally as well,” Christina posted on their ride website. “Some of our team members have battled cancer or lost loved ones.”

Forty-six riders make up the 2012 Mack Kirk cycling team. All riders are employees, associates, friends and family. Together the team raised over $185,000 this year and close to $350,000 to date in three years. “For 2013 we already have 42 registered participants. We are still recruiting, and our goal is to raise over $1,000,000 for cancer research,” says Christina.

To join team Mack Kirk 2013 call Christina at 604-258-7121.

Mack Kirk puts a call out to all members of RCABC to support the Laplantes and their team in this year’s ride. All donations are being matched by McQuarry Financial. For more information or to donate, go to www.conquercancer.ca/goto/ginolaplante2013. ■ ROOFING BC

Parker Johnston takes BBB â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ethicalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; award RCABC member and roofing contractor Parker Johnston Industries Ltd. of Victoria has won the Better Business Bureauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Torch Award for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outstanding Ethical Business Practicesâ&#x20AC;? on Vancouver Island.

The award was presented this past May in Victoria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of the many individual businesses nominated by consumers for being fair, honest and reliable the winning companies really stood out from the crowd,â&#x20AC;? said Rosalind Scott, executive director of the BBB, Vancouver Island.

Rod Parker, general manager of

Photo: Better Business Bureau Vancouver Island

Parker Johnston, summed up the business practices that earned the company the prestigious Torch Award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We back up our work; we show up when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to show up; we finish when we are supposed to; we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overcharge; and we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t over-promise and under-deliver.â&#x20AC;?

CRCA readies for ROOFTech 2013 TORONTO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The 11th biennial ROOFTech, to be presented by the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, will provide a hands-on educational experience on all aspects of roofing for architects, building inspectors, contractors, engineers, property managers, roofing consultants and specifiers.

It is much more than just a typical trade show, according to the CRCA. ROOFTech 2013 will be an

informational forum for anyone who needs to stay apprised about the latest in roofing technologies.

Attendees will learn about steep slope and low slope roofing systems along with some valuable insights about roofing insulation.

ROOFTech 2013 will be held April 23rd and 24th at the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario. For information, visit www.rooftech.ca. â&#x2013;

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Safety consultation offered throughout BC Network of Regional Safety Coordinators operational As the construction industry’s funded safety association, the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) now has regional safety coordinators available at no additional cost to assist contractors who have safety questions or concerns, are looking to develop safety programs and materials, or want to prepare for COR (Certificate of Recognition).

Each offers extensive knowledge of and experience in construction industry health and safety, and will focus on providing straightforward and practical assistance to all types and sizes of construction companies for whom meeting safety goals can sometimes be challenging.

Regional Safety Coordinators are now serving contractors in the Southern Interior, Northern BC, Vancouver Island, and the Lower Mainland. BC contractors can connect with their local Regional Safety Coordinators at https://www.bccsa.ca/safety-

consultation.html or can contact them directly: • Vancouver Island: Mary Jo Wilson CRSP 250-751-4295 vancouverisland@bccsa.ca • Lower Mainland: Jeff Lyth CRSP / CHSC 778-834-0872 jlyth@bccsa.ca • Okanagan (Southern Interior): Jim Riches / John Penrice 250-487-9575 / 250-809-9891 jriches@bccsa.ca / jpenrice@bccsa.ca • Northern BC: Rob Zygmunski 604-818-3993 rzygmunski@bccsa.ca The BCCSA also offers in-house safety advice and consultation via telephone or email. Experienced staff are available to answer a wide range of questions about OH&S, including WorkSafeBC regulations.

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Among the COR contractors with their special COR-certified hard hats are RCABC members Richard Moore(1), Brad Rozander(2), and Mark Notte(3) of Interior Roofing; and Gilles Rouleau(4) of TomTar Roofing and Sheet Metal. Also pictured (far right, rear) is Mike McKenna, BCCSA Executive Director. Photo: BCCSA

BCCSA breakfasts offer food for thought The BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) has launched a series of BCCSA Breakfasts that feature presentations on safety topics of interest to construction companies.

The breakfasts are designed to recognize COR contractors, spread the word about the benefits of COR and the Alliance’s many other services and resources, and provide safety information and networking opportunities.

There was a full house for BCCSA’s inaugural COR regional breakfast, as over 50 contractors, employees, and industry representatives turned out for the early morning event at the Holiday Inn Express in Kelowna.

BCCSA Executive Director Mike McKenna began the May 17 session by acknowledging COR contractors in the audience (each of whom received a COR-certified hard hat created especially for the occasion), and by providing an overview of the benefits of the Certificate of Recognition program and other BCCSA services, such as the Regional Safety Coordinator and injury management initiatives.

McKenna was followed by special guest Paul Davis, WorkSafeBC’s Senior Prevention officer for the Okanagan. Davis gave a wellreceived talk on the “11 Deadly Workplace Sins Plus One” that are virtually guaranteed to result in

BCCSA’s Urvi Ramsoondar talks about heat stress prevention.

serious injuries.

“Overall, the event was a great success,” said McKenna, who acknowledged support from WorkSafeBC, the Southern Interior Construction Association, the Independent Contractors Business Association, the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association, and the Aggregate Producers Association of BC, who helped spread the word.

“We are very pleased with the turnout, especially given that this was the first time for this event, and with the interest generated around COR and BCCSA overall,” he said.

“This is the goal of our outreach strategy: to make direct connections with our members and bring them practical safety services and information.”

The BCCSA breakfasts are one component of a provincial outreach strategy designed to recognize COR

contractors, provide practical safety information, and ensure members know about the Alliance’s many services and resources. The strategy also extends to construction workers, many of whom may not be aware that there is now a unified safety association for construction.

Accordingly, the Kelowna trip included a same-day visit to the SOPA Square jobsite, where about 40 tradespeople enjoyed a pizza lunch and giveaways while listening to a presentation on avoiding heat stress from Urvi Ramsoondar, BCCSA’s Manager of Services.

To register for the August 28th breakfast in Prince George go to https://www.bccsa.ca/Events.html.

More breakfasts are being planned for Northern BC and Vancouver Island. For more information or to register contact Krystle at kbluhm@bccsa.ca or visit www.bccsa.ca. ■

Architect challenge: the 100-mile house An international competition to design a house that could be built using only materials and technology sourced within 100 miles of Vancouver has proved a staggering success for the Architectural Foundation of BC (AFBC).

The 100 Mile House competition, held over a threemonth period this year, attracted 57 entries from 17 countries. The jury had a difficult time selecting the five winners, hailing from Canada, the U.S., the UK and Spain.

The $5,000 first prize went to Vancouver designer Tony Osborne.

Osborne designed the Myco House, which proposes building with new materials such as masonry block made from mushroom mycelium, lime-hemp plaster, limepozzolan concrete, and pine beetle wood.

“We are hoping to raise enough funds to be able to build the first place entry, which we would then donate to Habitat for Humanity,” said AFBC spokesman Sean Ruthen.

A selection of all 57 submissions, including the five finalists, can be seen online at www.100mh.architecturefoundationbc.ca. ■ 20

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Myco House, the first place win by designer Tony Osborne: all materials sourced within 100 miles of Vancouver. Photo: AFBC ROOFING BC

Planted roofs, such as the one on the Vancouver Public Library (right), are among green construction methods.

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BCCA: liability and green construction VICTORIA – The BC Construction Association has prepared and released “A study on the risks and liabilities of green buildings” which should be of interest to roofing contractors working on green roofs. Participants or information providers to the report include the federal and BC governments, BuiltGreen Canada, BOMA Canada, the U.S. Green Building Council, and building industry trade associations and legal experts in both British Columbia and the United States.

The 74-page report states: “Our Association is very supportive of sustainability in the built environment. However, we recognize that any time our members are faced with the need to embrace new concepts it is essential to investigate the broader consequences to the industry.

Liability is always a large factor to be considered.”

The purpose of this study is to examine the risks of defects

DaVinci’s polymer roof tiles are aimed at cedar shake market.

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The profiles resemble chiseled, hand-split cedar shakes with “realistic slanted sawn edges and staggered lengths”, the company claims.

A square of the shakes (with 100 pieces per square) weighs 190 pounds. This lower tile weight helps reduce installation time, according to the company.

The Bellaforté shake tiles are reportedly available across Canada, 100 percent recyclable and come with a 50-year limited warranty. ■

contractors as they take on green projects. “If we recognize the issues up front, we can take steps to manage our contracts and avoid problems before they occur.” The report notes that education of contractors and their subtrades in the use of green technology and materials and careful reading of contracts and insurance agreements is among the key steps that should be taken. “One of the largest risks on green projects is not being aware of potential claims related to contractual agreements that expose a party to more risk than anticipated.”

The report is available free of charge through the BCCA at www.bccassn.com. ■

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NAOIP: why the west is best

combat vessels, BMO notes.

Calgary represents the best construction market in Western Canada and will set new standards for property prices this decade, the NAOIP panel said.

“Calgary is a market that blows everyone away,” said Tom Knoepfel. Knoepfel noted that, three years ago, VANCOUVER – A bluemost analysts were ribbon panel of real estate forecasting a 20 percent experts drawn together this office vacancy rate in past May by the National Calgary. “Instead it is close Association of Office and to zero percent,” he said.

Industrial Properties, a Chuck We and Remco Vancouver commercial Daal also picked Alberta’s development group, left little biggest city as leading doubt as to where the Western markets this year, construction action will be in with Vancouver and Canada this year.

Edmonton close behind.

“The west is best” was the Daal expects both fitting theme for the morning Vancouver and Calgary to speakers, which included “reset the bar” with Remco Daal, president and significant commercial Chief Operating Officer of Oxford Properties’ new 35-storey office tower is being built at 1021 rental increases over the Bentall Kennedy; Tom Hastings Street, Vancouver. Photo: Oxford Properties Group next few years.

Knoepfel, Senior V.P. and than any province east of Manitoba.

Noting Vancouver’s low office western portfolio manager for In British Columbia, the mining and industrial vacancy rates Daal Cadillac Fairview; and Chuck We, sector is expected to perform well said “The rest of the world would director of leasing for Oxford over the next few years, with new kill for this market.”

Properties, the robust real estate mine developments and continued The panelists represent some arm of Canada Pension Plan. increases in shale gas production. major projects themselves: The panelists all agreed that BC is expected to perform much • Cadillac Fairview is preparing a three cities will lead construction better in 2013, with real GDP makeover of its flagship Pacific and real estate over the next two growth accelerating to 3.6 percent, Centre mall in Vancouver, after years: Calgary, Vancouver and making BC one of the country’s the vacating of Sears.

Edmonton. fastest-growing economies.

• Oxford Properties is building a The belief is backed by a recent The BC forestry industry will also 35-storey, 270,000 square foot Bank of Montreal study that said office tower at 1021 West Western Canada will lead the nation pick up steam as the recovery in the U.S. housing market becomes Hastings Street in Vancouver; in growth next year. After a 5 stronger. and percent growth rate last year, Manufacturing will also expand • Bentall Kennedy has just bought Alberta’s economic growth will slow as Seaspan Marine begins work on the Bentall Five tower in this year to 3.4 percent, but still downtown Vancouver for $400 lead the country. British Columbia is the $8 billion federal contract it was awarded last fall to build nonmillion. ■ pegged at 2.3 percent, still better

Workers can fall through roofs as well as off them. Illustration provided by WorkSafeBC

Worker falls through roof WorkSafeBC has reported a fatality from February of this year. A worker was repairing the gutter on a warehouse roof made of corrugated asbestos tiles. When he stepped off the gutter onto the roof, the roof gave way. He fell 11 metres (35 feet) to the asphalt floor below and died of his injuries.

WorkSafeBC notes that corrugated asbestos tiles, with a life expectancy of about 30 years, were once commonly used to roof industrial and commercial buildings. The warehouse in this instance was more than 40 years old, and its roof was in poor condition. The evidence indicates that the old roofing tiles had never been replaced.

Safe work practices dictate that construction crews should: • Conduct a risk assessment and address the identified risks before starting any roofing work. The risk assessment should include: – obtaining and reviewing original drawings for the building; – obtaining and reviewing any available structural building surveys; – determining the age and analyzing the composition of roofing materials; and – requesting information about potential hazards from the building’s owner.

• Inform workers about the possibility of falling through an aging or deteriorated roof.

• Use a fall protection system when working 3 metres (10 feet) or more above grade and a written fall protection plan when workers could fall 7.5 metres (25 feet) or more and are not protected by permanent guardrails.

• In order to avoid walking directly on a roof, consider covering it with suitably secured plywood sheets (or similar materials) that are large enough to span the roof supports. Most asbestos roofing materials are not safe to walk on.

• Ensure that workers who might be exposed to hazardous building materials use the required personal protective equipment (PPE). ■

Construction safety training now online To reduce the number of accidents and injuries in BC’s construction industry, employers must ensure that all workers are trained in basic workplace safety.

The Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) assists employers by offering flexible training options.

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skills and proven prevention strategies to stay safe on the job.

The Construction Safety Training System (CSTS-09) was originally developed by the Alberta Construction Safety Association and has been delivered in British Columbia by the RCABC for several years. “It’s a great little tool... it

does what it’s supposed to to,” says Roger Sové, RCABC’s Safety & Risk Management Supervisor.

Originally supplied on a computer disc, CSTS evolved into an on-line version in recent years.

This web-based training allows participants to learn at their own pace and to test their knowledge through interactive questions and scenarios.

The program is designed to provide individual workers with a solid base of knowledge about workplace safety, with an emphasis on hazards and how to avoid them.

The CSTS program is divided into 16 training modules.

Participants watch narrated video clips of construction sites and common hazards, and are guided through the correct response in each situation.

Each lesson includes a study session, review and test.

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safety knowledge in their workplace.

After completing the CSTS program, participants should be able to: • understand the importance of safe work practices; • recognize potential construction workplace hazards; • identify and apply preventative actions to control or eliminate hazards; • develop safe work procedures,

and explain how to work safely in areas exposed to hazards; and • understand basic hazard awareness and protection as it relates to BC safety regulations and standards.

The BC Construction Safety Alliance has recently started offering CSTS via its training partners located throughout the province.

Contact the RCABC or the BCCSA for more information. ■ ROOFING BC

Residential Steep Roofer training to go ahead The Roofing Contractors Association of BC (RCABC) has been working closely with the Construction Industry Training Organization (CITO) and Industry Training Authority (ITA) to modify the trade of Residential Steep Roofer in BC. Until now, anyone wanting to become certified as a Residential Steep Roofer had to complete all three four-week levels of the Roof Damp and Waterproofing course (which covers all roofing applications), pass the Certificate of Qualification exam and earn 3600 hours working on the job.

The new trade-specific initiative will allow an apprentice to attend one six-week session of technical training, pass the exam and earn 2400 hours on the job to become certified as a Residential Steep Roofer. “By making the time required for certification more appropriate for this trade we anticipate many more steep roofers will register and participate in this apprenticeship program,” says Shirley Caldwell, RCABC’s Education and Training Manager.

This portion of the roofing industry has traditionally had difficulty with unskilled people doing substandard work, notes Caldwell. “Consumers have found it difficult to differentiate between qualified and unskilled workers, and many are also unaware that they, as homeowners, take on the role of prime contractor and have some responsibility for the work and the workers while on their property.”

One obvious advantage to steep roofers is the trade-specific safety training, notes Caldwell. Certified tradespeople are more valuable to employers who want workers who are already qualified and also have the necessary safety training.

The RCABC Educational Foundation will provide the technical training for this trade early in 2013 at the Langley campus. The course will be in addition to the existing Roof, Damp and Waterproofing and Architectural Sheet Metal apprenticeship training. The first class will have 16 seats, to be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information contact Shirley Caldwell (ext. 202) or registrar Cindy Grantham (ext. 214) at the RCABC – 604-882-9734, or email registrar@rcabc.org. ■ ROOFING BC

Self adhered TPO application. Peeling off the release paper, brooming in the membrane, and using a roller to ensure good contact. Photos: Firestone Building Products

TPO: ASTM raises the bar New standards already met by suppliers to BC roofing contractors The standards for thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roofing materials have been revised as of June 2011.

The latest revisions to American Society of Testing Material (ASTM) D6878 ‘Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin-Based Sheet Roofing’ include increasing the heat aging requirements as well

as increasing the minimum thickness over scrim requirement for TPO single-ply roofing membrane.

These increased minimum requirements are now included in the ASTM standard designated D6878M-11a.

This new ASTM requirement for TPO heat aging represents an 800 percent increase over the previous standard. TPO will now be required to withstand 32 weeks at 240°F (116°C) without significant changes to the membrane’s physical properties, representing the most stringent heat-aging requirement of any single-ply roofing material.

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increase over the previous standard.

The changes won’t affect what BC roofing contractors have been using.

All the TPO sold in Canada already meets or exceeds the ASTM standards.

Product descriptions and evaluations on the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) web site sound essentially identical: ...The product is a membrane composed of three layers – a ThermoPlastic polyolefin (TPO) base layer, a polyesterreinforced fabric (scrim) layer and a TPO top layer. The membrane roll is 30.4 metres (approx. 100 feet) long, and is available in white, tan or grey. It is available in approximate thicknesses of 1.1 mm (.043 inches),

1.5 mm (.06 inches) and 2.0 mm (.078 inches); and in widths of 2.4 metres (7 ft, 10.5 inches), 3.0 metres (9 feet, 10 inches) and 3.6 metres (11 feet, 9.75 inches).

As for longevity, most manufacturers have a 80 mil sheet that offers up to 30 year protection/warranty, notes Allen Sopko, Thermoplastics Product Manager for Firestone Building Products.

Full removal of the existing roof, the degree of slope, weather conditions, as well as several other factors contribute to a roof’s service life. And roofers still maintain that the number one ingredient to TPO, or any other good roofing system, is proper installation. ■

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Kitimat. Photo: Mitsubishi Corporation

Contractors and owners: the ‘safety buck’ stops here In recent years, a number of construction site fatalities have made Canadian headlines. While any such tragedy is disturbing, the troubling nature of these incidents is compounded by the knowledge that they were completely avoidable, and in some cases, at least partly the responsibility of the company owner or manager.

Bill with bite Bill C-45 is federal legislation that amended the Canadian Criminal Code and became law on March 31, 2004. It established new legal duties for workplace health and safety, and imposed serious penalties for violations that result in injuries or death. The bill also provided new rules for attributing criminal liability to organizations, including corporations, their representatives and those who direct the work of others.

Bill C-45 added Section 217.1 to the Criminal Code to read: “Every one who undertakes, or has the authority, to direct how another person does work or performs a task is under a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent bodily harm to that person, or any other person, arising from that work or task.”

Company owner charged in workers’ deaths Historic criminal charges were laid Friday, June 15, 2012 in Ontario in the case of four construction workers deaths. The President of Metron Construction entered a guilty plea to one charge of criminal negligence causing death under the Criminal Code as amended by Bill C-45, and may face jail time.

The tragic death of four workers who fell on a construction site on

Christmas Eve 2009 in supervisors to ensure that Toronto garnered all their workers have the nationwide media attention training as well as the and quickly became known necessary equipment to as one of the highest perform their work safely. profile workplace accidents But their responsibilities in Ontario, if not Canadian don’t end with training history. Regulatory and and equipping their criminal charges were filed employees. against the parties WorkSafeBC involved in the investigating officer Collapsed scaffolding in Toronto. Photo: Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star construction project.

Noreen Nomura points out In the incident, six the importance of not only workers employed by Metron were suddenly fell, he jumped clear and satisfying the conditions of the BC working on a swing-stage scaffold managed to avoid injury. However, Workers’ Compensation Act, but while repairing balconies at a the wall form — weighing about also thoroughly documenting this Toronto high-rise apartment 1,260 kilograms (2,777 pounds) — compliance for each and every building. Five of the workers were struck a co-worker who was worker. not using fall arrest systems. The standing nearby, inflicting fatal This should include in-depth swing-stage collapsed. The fall injuries. records of safety training, tracking killed four workers and seriously “This incident — like all the number of hours worked in injured another. The sixth worker’s workplace fatalities — was high-risk situations, and any other fall was halted by the lifeline of his preventable,” says Jeff Dolan, related notes like attendance at site fall arrest system.

Director of Investigations for meetings. This due diligence could Metron Construction’s president WorkSafeBC. “The investigation mean the difference between pleaded guilty to four results show a number of factors exoneration or legal charges in the contraventions of Ontario’s contributed to this tragedy.” event of an accident, explains Occupational Health and Safety Act Among the factors cited by Dolan Nomura.

(OHSA). Each charge alleged that were lack of site-specific design In the Canada Place incident, the the president failed, as a company drawings and unsafe work deceased worker’s employers had director, to ensure that Metron procedure (climbing wall forms). kept excellent records showing that complied with the OHSA and its While workers had been previously not only did the worker have regulations. observed and reported for this, the extensive training, he was qualified The regulations practice had as a supervisor to oversee others on and Occupational continued.

One the site. The records further “This incident — like all Health and Safety worker admitted indicated that he had opted not to workplace fatalities — Acts are fairly to regularly attend a site meeting on the was preventable” universal across contravening morning of the accident. The Canada. The BC Lower Mainland investigation showed that all safety Workers’ Compensation Act, OHS Steel’s work procedures. procedures and work practices had Regulation Part 3 Division 3 states The incident was one of two been discussed with the entire crew, that employers are charged with construction fatalities with a and had been put in writing. The ensuring the health and safety of all common prime contractor, Ledcor deceased man’s co-workers could their workers. Visit Construction Ltd., both of which not explain why he might have http://www2.worksafebc.com/Public occurred on the same morning deviated from the directions given ations/OHSRegulation/WorkersCom within a few city blocks. by the Lead Superintendent. pensationAct.asp#SectionNumber:P The other involved a fabric In May 2012 WorkSafeBC art3Division3 for more information. membrane installer/rope access concluded its investigation into the Workplace safety: no borders on technician working on the Canada fatality of the Vancouver high-rise responsibility Place ‘sails’ from the IMAX theatre worker. Orders have been issued on The recent Ontario charges roof. He was wearing a fall HP Construction, the direct employer should also give BC construction protection harness but was not tied of the deceased worker and Ted company owners reason to pause. off to a lifeline. He fell 14 metres Newell Associates, the engineering On December 2, 2010 one man (46 feet), hitting a guard rail on the company involved in the project. In was killed on a residential high-rise way, and died as a result of his addition, penalties are being development site in downtown injuries. considered against both of these Vancouver. A worker was climbing Put it in writing: due diligence firms. the walers up one side of a concrete The BC Workers’ Compensation Ledcor Construction was not held wall form in order to access the Act clearly states that it is the responsible for any aspect of either work platform. When the wall form responsibility of owners and Vancouver fatality. ■

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Shell eyes Kitimat plant KITIMAT – BC roofing contractors – and thousands of other construction workers – may be seeing more work this year in northwest BC as a consortium of resource giants, including Shell Canada, are planning a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility at Kitimat.

The project could see up to 12 million tonnes of LNG exported from Kitimat each year. What the companies are now calling LNG Canada would be built in two stages, with each producing six million tonnes. A news release from Shell says there is an option to expand the project beyond the 12 million tonne capacity.

Shell’s partners are Korea Gas, Mitsubishi, and PetroChina Company Limited. While the consortium released no price estimates, reports in Japanese media and from industry sources said the project could cost as much as US$12 billion. Shell holds a 40 percent working interest, with the partners each holding a 20 percent working interest.

“We are sitting on the doorstep of a very fast-growing market that actually wants to come to Canada because they see it as long-term stability and a secure source of supply,” said Shell Canada president Lorraine Mitchelmore. “We are now, for the first time in the natural gas industry, very competitive with other countries like Australia.”

Kitimat Mayor Joanne Monaghan said she and the District Council have been working on the project for some time. One aspect was making sure Kitimat is ready for the project, Monaghan said. “We had to make sure there were hospital facilities, rental facilities, that we had housing available. We were getting all our inventories together. Now we know and now we can go full blast ahead.”

Monaghan hopes that eventually Kitimat will return to its population peak of between 10,000 and 15,000 residents. “If they have the five to seven thousand construction workers they’re looking for, they will bring in workers from all over BC, probably all over Canada,” Monaghan said.

Two other LNG projects in Kitimat are already underway. The Kitimat LNG project, led by Apache Corporation, Encana Corp, and EOG Resources plan to start up a Kitimat LNG plant in 2015. That project has been approved by the National Energy Board but is still waiting for a final go ahead from the boards of the three corporations, expected now in the fourth quarter of 2012.

A separate project, BC LNG, owned by the Haisla Nation in partnership with Houston-based LNG Partners, will act as broker and exporter for other LNG companies, facilitating exports to Asia from North Cove, with the first shipment expected in 2014 or 2015. ■ ROOFING BC

The Trapp + Hollbrook condo tower in New Westminster will feature a rooftop patio on the fifth floor. Photo: Salient Developments

Roofers: contracts to spin from Royal City

agreed to partner with the Uptown Property Group on the multi-use civic facility project, but the Uptown recently withdrew from the project, deciding against building a 100,000 square foot office tower above the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 80,000 to 85,000 square foot civic facility.

New Westminster boom is building

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Two new condo high-rises, new office towers and a 38-acre mixeduse industrial/office development near the Braid Skytrain station are among the giant construction projects in New Westminster that BC roofing contractors should be bidding on soon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a roofing contract yet,â&#x20AC;? said a spokesman for Burnabybased Ventana Construction Corp., general contractor for the 20-storey Trapp + Hollbrook condominium tower on Columbia Street.

The development by Vancouverbased Salient Group will boast 196 condominiums and is scheduled for completion in 2014 as the tallest new building on the historic main street. The roofing contractor will also be responsible for a rooftop patio area on the fifth floor of the building. The new tower is built behind the façade of the 100-year old Trapp block, which was the tallest building on Columbia Street at its time.

Contractors should also get their estimators ready to bid on a new $94 million office tower and civic centre project in New Westminster.

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The 20-storey Trapp + Hollbrook condo tower in New Westminster is among giant construction projects proceeding in the historic Royal City.

Photo: Salient Developments

But the City, having deemed the offices of critical importance to downtown revitalization and economic development, decided on building the office project itself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The multi-use civic facility/office tower project is a critical component of revitalization efforts that are starting to show real results in our downtown,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Wayne Wright. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By ensuring construction of 100,000-plus square feet of Class A LEED gold office space goes ahead, we are elevating benefits the project will bring, while creating an asset for the city.â&#x20AC;?

The total budget includes $41.5 million for the civic centre, $12.5 million for the parking structure and $40 million for the office development. As the LEED designation suggests, the office tower will likely have some form of green roofing.

The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portion of the civic space will include a 350-seat theatre, conference and meeting space; art studios; an art gallery; tourist information centre and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museum and the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

Business park Further east, Vancouver-based Bentall Kennedy, with a number of partners, are planning the development of 38 acres of land adjacent to the Braid Skytrain station in New Westminster.

The site currently has a vacant lot and warehouse/distribution facility on it, but zoning is in place for construction of two office buildings that will take up approximately eight acres.

The proposed master plan for the remaining portion would require an amendment to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Official Community Plan, the development of design guidelines and a future rezoning.

The site is designated as a business park, which allows for industrial, office and related uses, and could even include adjacent residential development.

New Westminster has been seeing near unprecedented construction in the past few years, including development of the Brewery District that will eventually include eight buildings, from office and retail space to condos on the SUMMER 2012

old Labatt Brewery site. Wesbild is the developer of this 1.2 million square foot complex.

Meanwhile, Onni Group is planning construction of the latest condo tower, the 22-storey Parkside, at Victoria Hill, a 65-acre residential

community near Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park.

New Westminster is also seeing completion of a new 10-screen movie multiplex theatre downtown, new retail space and big improvements to River Market at Westminster Quay. â&#x2013;

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boundaries for acceptable use, but other forms of abuse of computer equipment may be addressed as well.

• To protect against court actions for wrongful dismissal, every employer should have (and abide by) a policy setting out the termination notice and/or pay formula for employees. The formula must, of course, at least meet the applicable statutory Safety, harassment and employment standards for notice even drug use should all of termination (or pay in lieu) be spelled out in a and the policy must be company’s employment implemented in a contractually binding manner. manual • All employers should have a

By Robert Smithson policy setting out the disciplinary The range of policies which might process to be followed in be contained in an employee response to employee handbook is really unlimited. There misconduct. The policy should are, however, certain core policies identify how the employer will every employer should implement. respond to instances of • The list starts with a harassment misconduct, specifically policy. This policy sets out the identifying the escalating employer’s stance forbidding disciplinary measures that may workplace harassment (including be imposed. sexual harassment and other • As absenteeism is a continual forms, such as bullying). It should headache for many employers, it also provide a complaint is vital to have a well-drafted resolution process and define the attendance policy. It should set range of disciplinary measures out the employees’ basic that may be imposed on the obligation to attend work as offender. scheduled and it • All workplaces should also describe must now have a how excessive levels personal of employee information absenteeism will be protection policy handled by the (sometimes referred employer. Employers to simply as a should note, however, privacy policy). This that dealing with establishes the employee workplace rules absenteeism is a very regarding the complex task. It protection of touches on issues of Robert Smithson personal both culpable and information of non-culpable absences and also customers and employees. It will borders on the areas of provide mechanisms for discrimination and accessing and revising personal accommodation of disabilities. information and a complaint • If the employer wishes to avoid resolution process. claims for pay at overtime rates • Just about every employer should (and possible complaints for nonnow have a policy governing payment), it should have an employees’ use of technology in overtime policy. It should strictly the workplace. Email use and control the circumstances in Internet access are the two which overtime may be worked aspects most requiring rules and and the process for obtaining

10 policies every employer needs

prior approval. The overtime pay rates must, of course, comply with the statutory employment standards requirements.

• Employers (especially those in any sort of safety-sensitive setting) should have a policy addressing the topic of workplace impairment. Possession and use of intoxicants – including prescribed medications which might cause impairment – in the workplace should be prohibited unless the employee has obtained prior approval.

• All employers should have a policy prohibiting employees from engaging in conduct creating a conflict of interest. A conflict of interest includes any means by which an employee might inappropriately gain a

personal benefit by taking advantage of the employment relationship. The policy should clearly state the disciplinary measures that will be imposed in response.

• Finally, every employer should have a workplace health and safety policy. Such a policy is intended to ensure employees are informed of their obligations relating to workplace safety issues. For instance, the safety policy may state the employees’ obligations to: take reasonable care in the workplace; carry out their work in accordance with established safe work procedures and occupational health and safety regulations; use and wear the required protective equipment; not engage in

horseplay; not be impaired by drugs, alcohol, or other intoxicants; and promptly report any circumstances which pose a safety risk.

These 10 types of policies, if implemented properly, will form the core of a very useful employee manual. The final content of such policies will go beyond the aspects I’ve identified here, and experienced advice is highly recommended when it comes to drafting and implementation of an employee manual. ■ Robert Smithson is a lawyer in Kelowna practicing exclusively in the area of labour and employment law. For more information about his practice, log onto www.pushormitchell.com. This subject matter is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon as legal advice.

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Former Olympic wrestler Dean DeHamel is turning his young company into an industry contender

By Frank O’Brien

Port Coquitlam roofer Dean DeHamel came within a match of representing Canada at the Beijing Olympics in 2010, and the nationally ranked wrestler young now has a solid grip on the local roofing industry.

As founder and president of aptly named Olympic Roofing Ltd., and one of the latest members of the Roofing Contractors of BC, DeHamel believesAssociation he knows what it takes to build a winning company: hard work, talented crews and the experience to take on any contract. and guts

DeHamel, 34, started Roofing in 2001, shortly Olympic completing his RCABC after apprenticeship training with

Western Roofing Ltd. of Kamloops.

“It all started as a summer job,” he recalls, with his first roofing job the expansion of Thompson River University, where he worked on both flat roofs and metal sheets.

Recalls DeHamel: “I remember walking to school one morning in Kamloops with my nice clean clothes and I saw Western working on a warehouse Roofing with the tar kettle smoking and the workers on the roof with dust all over them.

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