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SPRING 2015 Vol.5 No.1

Plumbing & Mechanical

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SPRING 2015 Vol. 5 No.1 PUBLISHER Dan Gnocato dang@mediaedge.ca Managing Editor Cheryl Mah Graphic Design Tang Creative Inc. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Tracey Block Robin Brunet Jimmy Ng B.C./ALBERTA SALES Dan Gnocato 604.549.4521 ext. 223

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PRESIDENT Kevin Brown

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Major Welding, specialists in mobile pressure welding, is providing specialized service in a demanding field.

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Daryl-Evans Mechanical Ltd. played a major role in delivering the innovative Sechelt Water Resource Centre on time and on budget. Sechelt’s largest infrastructure project was a highly technical design-build job.

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22 I ndustry News ON THE COVER: Sechelt Water Resource Centre

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CABC’s government relations agenda for prompt payment legislation continues to top the list of things to do. I have had two meetings since January with B.C. government officials in the Ministries responsible for training and industry and small business. I also attended, representing COCTA (the Council of Construction Trades Associations in BC), the National Prompt Payment Summit in Ottawa hosted by NTCCC (National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada) to review and compare notes with other regions of Canada with the purpose of identifying successful strategies to implement the legislation provincially.

Meetings with ministry officials have two principal objectives: 1. to inform the government bureaucrats and explain the purpose and advantages of legislation that will match with government objectives on several levels, and 2. to enlist their support when the ‘coalition of the willing’ begin to engage the politicians to corroborate the anticipated results of this legislation. Whether we are talking to departments responsible for trades training and apprenticeship or industry and small business trying to lessen the burdens of operating a business, these Ministries are listening and appear receptive to the message: ‘Prompt payment legislation is good for business and is good government policy.’

More challenging on this topic is getting industry mobilized and working together. The construction associations, apart from COCTA, are all singing from

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separate song sheets on prompt payment. If you are a BCCA member you are possibly hearing how successful that entity has been in promoting the regulation of prompt payment from government and its agencies. If you are a unionized contractor, particularly mechanical, your highly paid marketing agencies are telling you how school districts and municipalities are willing to change their contract terms to ensure prompt payment. Other organizations may be saying very little for the simple reason they don’t know where to focus their response. If prompt payment is to become a reality in B.C. then ALL interested parties are going to have to get on the same page. As one senior government MLA said to me recently: “Bring us an industry-wide coalition like the one re-organized in Ontario, and you’ll get your legislation.” How hard can that be?

Maintaining a cohesive and coherent voice is a goal for the mechanical trade as well. For over a year now, mechanical contractors have been meeting somewhat informally together (as recently as the second week in May) to discuss contract and market conditions.

Now the issues this informal group has raised (both MCABC members and non-member mechanical contractors) are clearly matters of concern not only to all mechanical contractors, but to all trade contractors. Owner-purchased equipment and materials, labour-only contracts, ‘pay when paid’ contracts, unspecified back charges, and of course the general issue of delayed payment, etc. — these are the concerns that unite all mechanical contractors to speak with one voice. It is necessary to form coalitions of interested organizations, in the hope that all will speak together as one.

MCABC is focusing on this group of contractors and its concerns, who are all in a room speaking and committed to standard practices. These contractors (and others) need to come together as a unified organization — they represent the industry’s future.

Dana Taylor Executive Vice President, MCABC

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Industry Excellence board of directors EXECUTIVE President Wayne Davidson Davidson Bros. Mechanical Contractors Vice President, Lower Mainland Dale Miller Division 15 Mechanical Vice President, Lower Mainland Andrew Wong Alpha Mechanical Contracting Ltd. Vice President, Lower Mainland MIRA Chairman Rob Noel BC Comfort Ltd. Secretary – Treasurer Dean Loewen Daryl-Evans Mechanical Ltd. Executive Vice President Dana Taylor DIRECTORS Associates Chairman Earl Storey B.A. Robinson Associates Vice-Chairman Mark Humphrey Wolseley Mechanical Group Director Brian Bradshaw Altac Services Inc. Director Brad Haysom Tight 5 Contracting Ltd. Director Richard McLatchie Lockerbie & Hole Director Ross MacDonald Control Solutions Ltd. Director Angus Macpherson Cairnview Mechanical Ltd. Director Mike Ohlmann Fred Welsh Ltd.

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ithout a doubt, the annual MCABC conference and AGM weekend each May is the association’s event of the year. It’s a weekend full of entertainment, networking, activities, camaraderie and team building. As you already know, in addition to these perks, our association is strongly committed to fundraising for local B.C. charities — our members make a point to donate funds where and when possible.

This year, the ever-popular Associates’ Night (80s celebrity edition) raised more than $730 for Victoria’s Veterans Transition Network (VTN). Developed at the University of British Columbia by psychologists and medical experts, the VTN is a cutting edge group course that helps men and women returning from military service “drop the baggage” of operational stress injuries and re-integrate fully into civilian lives.

One of the elements of the MCABC annual conference that continues to surprise me is the increasing success of our kids and teen clubs. This contingent of young conference goers is growing with vigour as year after year, kids and teens experience the excitement and the fun of the MCABC conference alongside their parents. While parents are off doing “parent stuff”, kids and teens have a chance to meet new friends, interact and socialize with their peers, and enjoy the conference in their own youth-friendly program. Each year these kids and teens return to the program with a new sense of adventure. In turn, our members can relax and enjoy their time at the conference knowing their families are ‘in good hands’. The inspiration for this program came from member suggestions and special requests — a clear indication that we value member feedback and take it very seriously. The family friendly nature of the MCABC conference has significant meaning for me as both a father, and a new (and first-time) grandfather, as I understand the importance of work-life balance, and the need to take advantage of family-time whenever I can get it.

A recent achievement for MCABC has been the development and deployment of a customizable Health and Safety manual template for individual companies. The production of this manual is the collaboration of member volunteers and the BC Construction Safety Alliance.

Due to its high demand, MCABC is hosting its next orientation session at the start of summer, and will resume more sessions later this fall.

As we begin our summer, don’t forget to keep your finger on the MCABC pulse, as we will be planning our annual summer social — it’s always a fun surprise!

As summer picks up speed, MCABC’s Ride to Conquer Cancer cycling team will be training hard in anticipation of their two-day cycling trip from Vancouver, B.C. to Seattle, WA., on August 29-30, 2015. With the help of our team captain, John Fu, we’ve already assembled a dynamic team of 14 riders who will embark on this adventure covering more than 200km of terrain.

Team MCABC has already started fundraising to meet each rider’s minimum donation threshold — team MCABC has made a commitment to raise a minimum of $35,000 to support this amazing cause. Your financial contribution will accelerate the conquest of cancer. I would strongly encourage you to consider making a donation to support our brave and dedicated cyclists. To make a donation to the MCABC Riders and to help support their journey, please visit: www.conquercancer.ca/goto/teammcabc I’d like to remind our members that being an MCABC contractor member gives you complimentary membership with MCA Canada as well. As a contractor member, this dual membership is certainly something you’ll want to explore — there may be new benefits for your company that you are currently unaware of. I would also like to extend an invitation to all of you to attend this year’s national convention, which will be held November 16 – 19, 2015 at the Omni Ranchos Las Palmas Resort & Spa in magnificent Palm Springs, California.

Sincere appreciation goes out to my fellow board members, committee members, and our hard working staff (Dana, Jane, Rivka, and Berry). Thanks to the commitment and devotion shared by all of the people who make up this organization, MCABC continues to strengthen its foundation, expand its community and build its reputation for professional industry excellence.

I’m looking forward to seeing new growth in the year ahead, in my final term as president.

Wayne Davidson President, MCABC

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Expertise in Mobile Welding

by Tracey Block

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rust your instincts. It worked for Guy Bouchard, president and owner of Major Welding, specialists in mobile pressure welding based in Port Coquitlam. Bouchard knew early on he wanted to make a difference in a specific, demanding field — rig welding. His intuition? He quickly sensed something was missing from the industry and he’s been doing his best to fill that gap.

At 31, Bouchard has been in the welding industry for more than 15 years. “I got into it because my family did it and I thought . . . that was the best way to go,” says Bouchard. “I started in an apprenticeship program through my high school when I was about 15 years old, in Alberta.”

When he was 16, Bouchard moved to Vancouver with his father, but discovered his Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) unavail-

able outside Alberta. “The Apprenticeship Board didn’t even exist when I came into B.C.,” explains Bouchard. “So I decided to do it myself and finish my schooling here.” Bouchard attended night school while completing levels C, B and A of his work/train program to become a certified welder.

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he says. “I saw somebody coming to school with their big welding truck and it . . . was exactly what I wanted to do.”

Bouchard worked in northern B.C. for a few years and, in 2006, started Bouchard’s Mobile Welding, incorporating it in 2008. When he returned to the lower mainland, Bouchard found jobs were scarce. “It’s really competitive,” says Bouchard. “You’re dealing with guys who’ve been in the industry a long time. And everybody wants to work close to home.”

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Challenged with the ebb and flow of finding work, Bouchard sought rig work through employment agencies. Though unsuccessful, Bouchard was steered toward an intensive business course that changed his life. “This was by far the best training I ever got,” Bouchard exclaims. “It really was an eye-opener.”

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The government-funded course kick-started Bouchard who began generating business, marketing his company and hiring workers. In 2010, he formed MWC Major Welding and Construction Ltd. “There are structural rig welders and heavy-duty equipment rig welders. And then there are pressure welders. That’s what we are: fitting and welding pressure pipe.”

Major Welding is also a licensed ‘A’ contractor with the BC Safety Authority, allowing it to fabricate pressure pipe at the shop.

Reflecting on past projects, Bouchard recognizes their 2013 work on BC Hydro’s 54-inch penstock line in Stewart, B.C. as some of their best.

“Those are large diameter water pipelines that we did, project by project, out of town,” he recounts.

“We finished it under budget and ahead of schedule. That was probably our shining moment.”

Partnering with Jeremy Hayes in 2013 saw Major Welding growing in a direction that challenged Bouchard’s vision. By shifting from dispatch to the project side of welding, Bouchard had to

bid on jobs, competing against potential clients.

“That’s where the biggest challenge was,” he explains. “How do we get the kind of work we do without directly competing with the people we’re trying to provide service to?”

Hayes recently stepped back from the partnering side of business to continue working as a contractor for Bouchard. “He’s realized it’s too much time away from his family,” says Bouchard.

“He wants to be there for the young years, right?

And I totally don’t blame him.”

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Like Hayes, Bouchard and wife Shari are busy with their own new family. Along with two-year old son Carter, they are expecting twins in mid-June.

Now back in his role as sole proprietor, Bouchard has revisited his original objectives. “I really want to focus on what I started. And that [is] dispatch. That’s where I believe there’s disconnect in the industry.”

Bouchard’s mandate is threefold. “Firstly, we are a 24-hour dispatch centre for certified pressure welders. Secondly, we serve both the companies looking for mobile welders, as well as the mobile welders looking for the work.”

Thirdly, Bouchard says his company can train welders with the necessary experience to

become mobile pressure welders, to help them get started and remain in the industry.

As well as improving client-welder relations, Bouchard has been remodeling the typical rig welding vehicle used in the industry. “Normally it’s . . . an F-350 truck with all the gear in the back,” Bouchard explains. “But there are two problems: one is that it’s really heavy on gas; and two, they get broken into a lot.” Bouchard has developed a new cargo van designed to overcome these obstacles and anticipates promoting it industry-wide.

A member of MCABC for over a year, Bouchard applauds the association’s support and current industry news. “For us, the Mechanical Contrac-

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tors Association of B.C. made the most sense because their members are specifically looking for our service. And we are specifically looking for them as clients,” he says. “[MCABC] was more than happy to share information and meet the people that were part of our business. It was a really, really good first experience. They’ve been a great benefit.”

A member of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce and supporter of Access Youth Outreach Services, Bouchard believes in his professional community. Looking ahead, Bouchard concludes: “I do have deep values and a sincere objective to build a system that works best for everybody involved.” PM

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Sechelt’s new treatment facility uses an innovative technology that is a first in Canada.

by Robin Brunet

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he Sunshine Coast Community Foundation notes in its latest Vital Signs report that people over 55 are moving in droves to this scenic seaside stretch of B.C. And this is why Sechelt — which is growing faster than other Coastal communities — has become a focus of civic upgrades.

Case in point: the new $25-million Sechelt Waste Water Treatment Facility (SWWTF), a keystone to the community’s future growth.

Located downtown on the site of the existing Ebbtide Wastewater Treatment Plant and Parks & Public Works, the facility is designed to “ensure wastewater treatment capacity for Sechelt for the

next 20 years, with provision to add capacity incrementally for up to 50 years more,” according to Sechelt Mayor John R. Henderson.

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It is the first time Organica is being used in Canada.

in Canada. The building itself was designed to integrate with the surrounding neighbourhood, and overall the project was required to be built to LEED Gold standards.

“The facility will meet the highest provincial standards for water quality, energy efficiency and resource recovery,” notes Henderson.

As part of a consortium headed by Maple Reinders Inc. and that included Urban Systems Ltd. and Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies Canada, Daryl-Evans Mechanical Ltd.

played a major role in bringing the treatment plant — the largest infrastructure construction ever undertaken in Sechelt — in on time and budget.

Working with a mechanical budget of $1.7-million, Chad Drayton, project manager for DarylEvans, describes SWWTF as “a small but highly technical design-build job. A lot of pipe and equipment was required to fit into a relatively small space, and this required careful planning and coordination.”

Work commenced in August of 2013, and Daryl-Evans was tasked with creating an HVAC mechanical system that contributes to the facility’s energy efficiency by extracting heating energy from the process influent (sewer flow into the facility). To achieve this, the company used the SHARC system, a state-of-the-art technology provided by International Wastewater Heat Exchange Inc. Drayton calls SHARC “the real showcase of the entire SWWTF project, from our perspective.”

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The technology was originally developed in the United Kingdom, where 10 billion litres of sewage created daily contains sufficient latent heat to run the heating and cooling requirements of every industrial building in the nation.

SHARC’s filtration system adopted and patented by International Wastewater allows for the separation of solid and wet content of sewage flow; the wet content is sent through a heat exchanger, which in the Sechelt application would supply the facility’s hydronic source loop with low grade heat energy.

The SHARC system then sends the wet and solid content through the treatment process. In Sechelt, water to air heat pumps would provide HVAC to various spaces in the treatment plant, and water-to-water heat pumps would provide heating for unit heaters and outside air units throughout the facility.

Drayton remarks, “We’d never worked with a SHARC system before, so there was a bit of a learning curve to ensure that its installation and function would be trouble-free.” Throughout the design and construction phases, technical expertise was provided by consulting engineers Tetra Tech, as well as MHPM Project Managers Inc. Of SHARC’s use at SFFTF, Drayton says, “It’s a very cool system. It’s proving to be extremely efficient and we hope it will be considered for a wide range of other projects in B.C.” Thanks partly to SHARC, the treatment plant

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is able to process an average day sewage flow of 4,000 cubic metres and up to 6,000 c/m at peak — or a population capacity of roughly 14,000 people. Provisions were made in the design and construction of the facility for up to 8,000 cubic metres per day to be processed, which would accommodate a population of 28,000 people. The resulting effluent quality is categorized as indirect potable reuse for industry, park irrigation and agriculture.

Several spaces in the treatment plant warranted specialized electrical design and installation for electrical services, process instrumentation and HVAC equipment: class 1 division 2, and class 1 division 1 areas. Process PLC controls, rather than building DDC controls, were used to control the mechanical components, for the sake of plant operators’ convenience.

Drayton points out that SFFTF’s special components render the plant noise and odour free, which is why the District was able to locate it in close proximity to residences. He summarizes Daryl-Evans’ work on the project by remarking, “It was very labour intensive, and at peak we had about 16 people on site. Special mention should be made of the heavy design

…the SFFTF’s special components render the plant noise and odour free… involvement from our in-house engineering that helped make sure the job was completed on schedule.”

As of May 2015, the facility now known as the Sechelt Water Resource Centre was fully operational. It is expected to incur operating costs that are dramatically lower than traditional treatment facilities, and the District ultimately hopes it will become a tourist attraction, (similar plants in France and Australia host widely-popular tours for the public).

With over 30 years in the business, DarylEvans is well equipped to handle complex projects such as the Sechelt Waste Water Treatment Facility. But managing director Brad Hedblom suggests that the acumen of the company is enhanced by the MCABC, which it joined in 2013.

Hedblom elaborates that not only does the MCABC “bring us into contact with likeminded business owners and managers to share the wealth of knowledge we have,” but also “introduces us to key people who have joined our team and who, had we not been members, may not have crossed our path.” PM 14

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Sustaining B.C.’s Water Infrastructure • Many communities are vulnerable, as they have not set aside sufficient reserves to buffer against unexpected changes in operating costs or revenues.

• Smaller communities have greater financial gaps than larger communities, as costs are shared across a small base of users.

• $13 Billion of additional investment will be required in BC to renew and replace water and wastewater infrastructure when it comes to the end of its useful life.

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eliable water, sewer, and storm water systems are essential to public health, a clean environment, and a strong economy. But British Columbia’s systems may be at risk — aging infrastructure, growth, strengthened regulations, seismic risk, and climate change are driving the need for significant upgrades and reinvestment in the pipes, pumps, and equipment that are used to treat, deliver and remove water safely, for our homes and businesses. At the same time, fiscal restraint and public complacency impede the ability of local governments and water utilities to secure the financial resources required to sustain our water infrastructure assets.

According to a report released by the BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA), communities in B.C. will require at least $13 billion of additional investment to replace existing water and wastewater systems. The report, entitled Are Our Water Systems at Risk?, assesses the financial capacity of BC’s municipalities to maintain, renew, and replace BC’s existing water and wastewater infrastructure.

The assessment, which was carried out by BCWWA and Urban Systems, uses four financial indicators based on data from the 2013 audited financial statements for municipal governments in B.C. The indicators were selected based on a review of best practices in other jurisdictions, available information, and advice from knowledgeable professionals in the asset management field.

The report focuses on existing infrastructure and current levels of service, addressing: • Are BC municipalities financially well positioned to meet their existing water and wastewater infrastructure investment needs to maintain current levels of service?

• Are water and wastewater rates recovering the full cost of service, including infrastructure renewal and replacement?

• How much investment is needed to sustain BC’s water and wastewater infrastructure?

• Are municipalities financially resilient to withstand sudden or unexpected changes in revenues or costs for water and wastewater systems?

The cumulative effect of decisions, policies, and actions over a long period of time has

...communities in B.C. will require at least $13 billion of additional investment to replace existing water and wastewater systems. influenced the financial status of B.C.’s systems. Some of these factors include reliance on government grant funding for capital projects, lack of asset management planning, deferral of maintenance and investment, urban sprawl, and a lack of public support for full cost pricing.

The assessment highlights four concerns: • Water and sewer fees are not covering the full cost of service delivery in many communities; in the worst cases, rates would need to nearly double in order to reach financial sustainability.

Building financial sustainability will take time.

While the financial risks to BC’s water and wastewater systems are not immediate for all communities, it is important to make sound choices today about priorities for existing tax dollars, and set rates so that they cover the full cost of operating, maintaining, and replacing systems.

The report outlines the following steps that communities can take to strengthen their financial capacity to meet current and future water and wastewater infrastructure needs: • Adjust water and wastewater rates to cover the full cost of service, including the cost to renew and replace systems.

• Develop and implement integrated asset management processes that assess the state of infrastructure, evaluate risks, and set priorities for investment in renewal and replacement of water and wastewater assets.

• Rank water and wastewater renewal and replacement projects as top priorities for capital investment.

• Adopt “smart growth” principles.

• Foster collaboration among all levels of government to support communities to become fiscally self-reliant.

The report is the first of a series of assessments that will be used to evaluate trends in the financial position of BC’s water and wastewater systems over time. It is intended to inform dialog among elected officials, utility managers, and the public about policies and priorities for infrastructure renewal and investment, and provides recommendations that are aimed at enhancing the fiscal sustainability of water, sewer, and storm water systems, to ensure that public water and wastewater systems continue to protect public health and the environment for generations to come.

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he University of British Columbia (UBC) is renowned for its academic programs, offering some the best curriculum and instructors in the country. What is often missed is how creating an appealing and efficient physical environment for learning contributes to achieving the university’s overall goals for students.

By developing a new Earth Sciences Building (ESB), UBC looked to consolidate several existing programs into a single facility. The objective was to create a space that would enhance links between each department, promoting greater shared learning and collaboration across disciplines.

The building is a showcase of sophisticated mechanical systems and cutting edge technology. Located in the centre of UBC’s main campus, the new Earth System Sciences Building’s proximity to nearby academic and residential buildings meant that expelling lab air back into the atmosphere would need to be done safely and efficiently.

The new building needed spaces that met demanding laboratory performance requirements while meeting UBC’s sustainability goals. Traditionally, lab spaces are energy intensive, requiring exhaust systems and scrubbers for contaminated air and negative pressurization for leak containment.

Toxic chemicals are used for experiments, causing material corrosion, so traditional stainless steel fume hoods would not suffice, therefore new materials that satisfied the safety requirements were sourced. Reductions in CO2 emissions would be evaluated and achieved through operations, materials, and construction.

Among the mechanical systems used in the design were manifolded lab exhaust systems to enable waste heat reclaim from laboratory exhaust airstreams via heat pumps to reduce energy consumption and waste heat reclaim from general exhaust, toilet exhaust, and electrical rooms cooling equipment for energy conservation. Use of variable air volume and speed drives for office and lab HVAC systems looked to reduce energy consumption during unoccupied hours.

Dilution fan technology was also used in order to distribute contaminated air high into the atmosphere, reducing the risk of toxins lingering around the existing campus buildings. The design included displacement air ventilation in offices, classrooms, and theaters for high ventilation effectiveness, and natural ventilation/cooling via windows in offices and classrooms. A solar chimney in the atrium provides natural ventilation and free cooling via mechanical louvered openings at the top.

Heat pump technology was used as the heating and cooling plant for dual use application to maximize plant efficiency and reduce carbon footprint. IMEC’s Thermenex technology was used for the exchange of thermal energy, further saving energy for the simultaneous heating and cooling of the buildings.

With a demand-based approach to the new building lab design, the mechanical systems are automatically turned down from smart sensors to reduce air and temperature requirements when the rooms are not in use. These control systems also maintain negative pressure in the lab to ensure the safety of each lab, in case of a mishap.

Low flow water fixtures and plumbing trims were implemented to reduce potable water consumption and reduce waste load on the campus sewer drainage system.

During the design phase, a significant modification was necessary due to a six foot reduction in total building height, impacting ceiling space for each floor. Anticipating the impact on mechanical systems, the design

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The result of the integrated and sustainble mechanical systems resulted in a 56 per cent energy savings…

team relied on BIM software to model a completed building environment, including the impact on the structural and electrical systems; and coupled with IES energy simulation software to model energy consumption.

Andrew Wong, construction manager for Alpha Mechanical Contracting, sees much of the success of the building coming from an acceptance of new ideas and solutions. “I was proud of how we were able to bring our experience with laboratory and institutional systems to the project, especially given the complexity of the mechanical installation that included specialized plumbing, HVAC and sprinkler systems.”

In addition, a key objective was to achieve a standard of LEED Gold. To this end, overall energy reduction was identified as a primary focus in order to achieve UBC’s sustainability goal.

This meant that site design, water use, energy use, indoor environment, materials, and building operations were all important considerations

towards attaining LEED designation, specifically with a benchmark to achieve a minimum 30 per cent reduction in energy through the use of several mechanical systems.

The integrated design process was successfully managed by UBC Properties and led by Busby Perkins + Will Architects, with Stantec engaged to provide mechanical design. Bird Construction was the general contractor.

“We are extremely happy with the energy performance of this research-intensive laboratory which is currently achieving its LEED energy target of 314 KWh/M^2 per year,” comments Jeff Giffin, energy conservation manager, Energy & Water Services for UBC. The result of the integrated and sustainable mechanical systems resulted in a 56 per cent energy savings (and 59 per cent energy cost savings), 26 per cent higher than the target set forth in the initial design. The Earth Science Building is the first of its kind to meet this energy goal,

utilizing BIM 3-Dimensional modeling and IES energy simulation for a laboratory.

In the two years since opening, feedback from various occupants shows a liking for the indoor air quality, natural daylight and operable windows that connect staff with the outdoors. The two large theatres (350p and 500p) see high use for classes and examinations, and the laboratory is well utilized by three different facility departments.

Due to the design team’s innovation and attention to details, energy consumption has been very close to the BIM and IES energy model, and is the best energy performance wet lab on campus. The building has had very low maintenance and low operational costs, and has had minimal deficiencies/ call backs under the first year warranty period. PM Jimmy Ng, P.Eng., LEED AP, is a principal at Stantec Consulting Ltd. in Vancouver. He was the project engineer for the Earth Sciences Building.

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Scrutiny of Municipal Governments Saanich Spyware Scandal

By Michael Geoghegan

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t’s ironic that in these days of Orwellian scrutiny of citizens by various government agencies that government itself, particularly at the municipal level finds itself under very little scrutiny. One case in point is the bizarre goings on in Saanich, the bucolic suburb of Victoria that is also the 8th largest municipal government in British Columbia.

For 18 years Frank Leonard was the Mayor of Saanich and during that time much of the council and certainly all of the senior management were or became part of Frank’s team. But no matter how capable the politician the time comes when the electorate senses the need for change.

Along came a challenger in the form of Richard Atwell. Atwell is a person who had grown up in Saanich, graduated from the University of Victoria and then found great success working for companies like Motorola and then Apple in Silicon Valley.

Although wealthy enough that he no longer had to work, he became involved in the Capital Region’s much debated Sewage Treatment Project. Atwell felt that spending a billion dollars to obtain only secondary treatment of sewage waste was not the best use of taxpayers’ dollars. Atwell felt that there needed to be discussion about utilising newer technology to provide tertiary treatment at reduced cost.

Atwell ran for mayor and it was there that various strange and unpleasant occurrences started to occur. Despite being a near tea totaller he was pulled over on multiple occasions by Saanich police and asked to provide a breathalyser, the readings of which all came back 0.00. The next was municipal staff being assigned at taxpayer expense to bird dog the Mayoralty candidate as well as those challenging the incumbent councillors at all candidates meetings and issue a confidential report on their findings and observations.

Despite this harassment, Atwell was elected mayor. Soon after the previous mayor’s computer disappeared from his office and a new one provided to the incoming mayor. The new computer had on it some malicious spyware. The decision to purchase this Spector 360 spyware was made the week after Atwell was elected and was installed the day after he was sworn into office.

It was IT staff that came forward to Atwell to warn him of the presence of the spyware which recorded every keystroke and every image on his computer. When Atwell went public with his

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concerns he was openly mocked by some media who attempted to portray him as a tinfoil hat conspiracy theorist.

The Saanich Police Chief aided in this portrayal by taking an afternoon to dismiss the new mayor’s concerns. Of course what he neglected to mention was that he was in an apparent conflict of interest as his wife had been hired as Frank Leonard’s personal assistant and that she presumably was also aware of the spyware being placed on the mayor’s computer.

Fortunately for Atwell there was someone who looked passed the media mockery and took the concern quite seriously, and that was BC Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham.

Her report made it clear that Saanich staff broke the law installing spyware on the mayor’s computer and that the stated reason for doing so, in order to respond to security concerns based on a consultant’s report from months earlier, was in fact a lie.

A detailed chronology of events is available at http://focusonline.ca/?q=node%2F874 but the upshot of her report left a number of key questions unanswered. For example who instructed staff to install the spyware, who had access to the server dubbed Langley, no doubt as a smart ass reference to the headquarters of the CIA which is located in Langley Virginia, and was the installation part of a rumoured attempt by incumbent council and staff to force this newly elected mayor from office? An unsuccessful very British Columbia coup if you will.

As the majority of council are incumbents they have no interest in seeing any of these questions answered. They have refused any further investigation into this matter and have even refused to issue an apology to Mayor Atwell or the citizens of Saanich whose tax dollars went to pay for the malicious spyware. Instead they have attempted to sweep the entire matter under the rug and have even had the temerity to try and throw shade on the BC Privacy Commissioner.

Although Atwell has been vindicated, he and Saanich residents are faced with the distinct possibility of being stuck with a council and senior staff that committed and/or condoned the criminal act of placing spyware on his computer, a police department that engaged in harassment of a candidate and a Police Chief that attempted to white wash and dismiss concerns regarding the aforementioned criminal act.

The view and opinions expressed herein are those of the author.

…there needs to be more accountability when it comes to municipal government.

So far despite the public outrage the provincial government is reticent to get involved in Saanich’s shenanigans. Thus it appears there is little recourse for the public until the next municipal election which will not be for almost another four years. Clearly there needs to be more accountability when it comes to municipal government. Because if a municipal government can get away with such criminal malfeasance in terms of an elected official what can they get away with should they decide to target you? PM Michael Geoghegan is a government and media relations consultant working in Victoria, B.C.

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2015 Annual Conference and AGM

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his spring marked MCABC’s 71st Annual Conference and AGM. On May 1st and 2nd, delegates joined us for this year’s “Spring Summit” at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort in Victoria. This year’s conference boasted 169 attendees, 30 conference first-timers, and 22 table top presenters. Needless to say, it was a wonderful event. The weekend was jam-packed with business meetings, social events, guest speakers, outings, tasty food and libations, 80s costumes and camaraderie; we look forward to this time next year, when we assemble for the next big Annual Conference once again.

While, another successful conference weekend event has come to a close, the photos we’ve captured will certainly provide ever-lasting memories and enjoyment. Many thanks to Richard Hum (hummerbydesign@me.com) in Victoria for his skillful photography and participation.

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Members Corner

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or the 10th year in a row, B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd. is celebrating its ‘Platinum Member’ status as one of Canada’s best managed companies. Along with this achievement, B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd. is announcing the location of its new semi distro branch at: 11897 103A Ave., Surrey, BC. 604.547.0150.

B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd. also welcomes Greg Norris-Jones; new regional sales manager for British Columbia. 604.444.3000; greg-norris-jones@ barobinson.com This past September 2014, Cairnview Mechanical Ltd., was purchased by and doing business as, Archie Johnstone Plumbing and Heating Ltd (AJPH) in the service, maintenance and construction sectors.

Dwayne Edwards has joined Division 15 Mechanical Ltd. as executive vice president / general manager. Dwayne brings 29 years of experience in mechanical construction projects in Canada, the US and UK including the Canary Wharf Development in London.

Earlier this year, Paul Baddeley joined Daryl Evans Mechanical as the company’s newest project manager. Paul been in the mechanical industry for 34 years; he is a trained sheet metal journeyman, estimator and project manager, and has been a dedicated MCABC member since 2007.

Division 15 Mechanical Ltd. donated $14,840.00 to the BC Cancer Foundation. Funds were raised through the company’s annual Christmas charity drive. Div 15’s general employees donated $7,420.00 which was matched by the company. A deserving charity is selected each year and in past years, the company has also supported: Covenant House, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, BC Children’s Hospital.

The All Valley Metals softball team is gearing up for its 5th annual season on the field. This companymade, non-competitive, leisure sports team is made up of the All Valley Metals family and friends. Daniel Taylor (AVM) says, “It keeps the blood flowing, gives everyone something to look forward to during the week, and helps strengthen our team on and off the field. We may not be professional softball players…But we are a professional company!”

Effective January 1, 2015, WADE Drains Canada (a Division of Bibby-Ste-Croix) and Equipco Ltd., joined forces in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Claude Saltel, currently the Division Manager for Houle Electric Controls in Burnaby, will be retiring on June 26, 2015. Claude has been a valued employee with Houle serving in a variety of roles for over 20 years. Company president, Robert Lashin and the rest of Houle Electric wish Claude all the best for a safe, happy and well deserved retirement. Congratulations!

New & Returning Members Core Mechanical Ltd. — Burnaby Systems 1 Mechanical Limited — Surrey Lidia Contracting — Abbotsford Canstar Mechanical Ltd. — Port Coquitlam

UPCOMING EVENTS Find complete events listing at www.mcabc.org/events June 12 Vancouver Golf Tournament June 17 BCEA & MCABC Joint Kelowna Trade Show June 18 MCABC & BCEA Joint Okanagan Golf Tournament

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June 22 Health & Safety Manual Orientation August 28 MCABC Island Golf Tournament August 29 & 30 TEAM MCABC Joins the Ride to Conquer Cancer September 16 Contractor Advocacy Meeting (all contractors invited) September 18 & 19 Dispatcher Training Course September 23 CIPH & ASPE & MCA Joint Golf Tournament

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industry news

Houle Donation Houle Electric has made a donation to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation in support of its annual Jean’s Day Campaign. Houle raised funds through the generosity of its employees as well as through a social media campaign on Facebook that had the company add a dollar to the pot for every “like” of the corporate page. In matching both employee donations and the Facebook “likes”, Houle was able to provide a contribution totalling to $8,500 that was presented to the foundation.

With this event Houle Electric continues a long history of involvement with the BC Children’s Hospital supporting the Jean’s Day campaign every year along with the Foundation’s Building for Kids Charity Golf Classic. And in addition to the opportunity to give back Houle Electric has also benefitted as a construction company from its relationship with Children’s Hospital having performed a number of key projects for the institution’s buildings over the past decade.

Site C clearing contract awarded BC Hydro has awarded a contract for clearing the south bank of the Site C dam construction area to Paul Paquette and Son’s Contracting Ltd. The Site C clearing work on the south bank is required to prepare the dam site for construction. This contract will provide approximately 40 jobs and includes: removal of 620 hectares of trees and vegetation; construction of up to 30 kilometres of temporary access roads and associated landings; upgrading and maintaining an existing access road; collection and deposition of waste wood, as required and site preparation for bridge construction.

The contract with Paul Paquette and Son’s Contracting meets key procurement objectives — including being within budget — as well as requirements related to safety, quality and production.

Construction of the Site C Clean Energy Project is scheduled to start in summer 2015 and be completed in 2024.

MARINE GATEWAY PROJECT PML Mechanical is the prime mechanical contractor on the Marine Gateway project in Vancouver. Okanagan Plumbing Okanagan Plumbing and Gas Fitting Ltd. was contracted by Geotility to supply and install the geo piping from the underground HDPE piping through the parkade structures up to an upper mechanical room.

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NTCCC Trade Advocacy The National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada (NTCCC) Prompt Payment Summit was held in Ottawa in April 2015, allowing members to highlight progress that has been made at the provincial level and to discuss the next steps for seeing these initiatives through. The summit also focused on strategies to engage other concerned stakeholders who operate regionally and at the federal level.

“The lion’s share of construction in Canada is done by trade contractors and the money is supposed to trickle down from the top” said John Blair, NTCCC director and executive director of the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association. “Trade contractors have a high dependence on cash flow and right now the money isn’t trickling down to pay people who’ve completed work even when there is no dispute about the work that’s been done.”

Trade contractors perform more than 80 per cent of all construction work in Canada. They routinely receive late payments from general contractors, which has resulted in cash flow problems that discourage hiring, investments in capital, and in some cases even bankruptcy. This has a very real impact on the economy as fewer contractors can bid on projects, thus driving employment down and preventing apprentices from opportunities to train. The adoption of prompt payment legislation would stimulate the construction sector at no direct cost to government, while bringing Canada in line with all other comparable jurisdictions.

“This issue is hurting families, young people looking for work, and costing small businesses money all across the country,” said Richard McKeagan, president of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada. “Governments should be aware that the lack of prompt payment legislation in Canada is a barrier to prosperity, and we’re proposing a painless fix.”

South of the border, 49 of the 50 states have adopted prompt payment legislation. Globally, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand have also enacted these laws. Most recently, the European Union has adopted a Prompt Payment directive which all of its member states are required to translate into domestic law. Canada is the clear outlier.

B.C.’s Trade Contractor champion on the Prompt Payment file is the Council of Construction Trades Associations (COCTA), which like NTCCC, for over 30 years, has served as a forum for provincial associations to share information, resources, and to collaborate on issues that are of common interest all.

Plumbing Standard a First The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and ULC Standards announced the development of a joint national standard for balloon-type ball backwater valves. The development of this joint Canada-U.S. standard is the first of its kind in the plumbing and heating sector.

SCC and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) support cooperation between SDOs in Canada and the U.S. to develop and maintain joint standards. ULC Standards, an SCC-accredited Standards Development Organization (SDO), has been selected to develop this standard. They will work with UL Standards, an SDO accredited by both SCC and ANSI. Balloon-type ball backwater valves operate as an automated device. When the sensor detects a sewer backup, the control panel inflates the balloon bladder to effectively and quickly seal off the sanitary waste pipe. This prevents sewage from potentially causing extensive flood damage to basements, thereby saving homeowners thousands of dollars in damage.

The standard will also allow for a retrofit device to be installed in the existing sanitary waste piping without the extensive and costly excavation of a home’s concrete floor that is currently required. With the increased incidence of flood risk and the cost of installing backwater valves, especially in residential retrofits, this product will have a valuable impact in both the Canadian and U.S. marketplace.

In 2014, a selection panel of Canada-U.S. industry representatives, including members of the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH), concluded that a Joint National Standard for balloon-type ball backwater valves would benefit the most Canadian and American customers.

ASHRAE Consolidation ASHRAE has finalized its consolidation with the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA). The consolidation was approved by the boards of directors for ASHRAE and IAQA at ASHRAE’s 2015 Winter Conference in Chicago. The “historic” arrangement was first announced last July, and since then the two groups have been doing due diligence.

Under the consolidation, IAQA will become a part of the ASHRAE organization while maintaining its own brand and board of directors. IAQA will operate independently within ASHRAE’s organizational structure.

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MCABC BOARD MEMBERS President Wayne Davidson Davidson Bros. Mechanical Contractors

Executive Vice President Dana Taylor

Vice President Dale Miller Division 15 Mechanical Ltd.

Vice President Andrew Wong Alpha Mechanical Contracting Ltd.

Secretary Treasurer Dean Loewen Daryl-Evans Mechanical Ltd.

Vice President MIRA Chairman Rob Noel, BC Comfort Ltd.

Associates Chairman Earl Storey B.A. Robinson

Associates Vice-Chairman Mark Humphrey Wolseley Mechanical Group

Director Brian Bradshaw Altac Services Inc.

Director Brad Haysom Tight 5 Contracting Ltd.

Director Richard McLatchie Lockerbie & Hole Contracting Limited

Director Ross MacDonald Control Solutions Ltd.

Director Angus Macpherson Cairnview Mechanical Ltd.

Director Mike Ohlmann Fred Welsh Ltd.

Director Brad Popoff Equity Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

Director Dan Taillefer Viaduct Sheet Metal Ltd.

Director Len Voon Aarc West Mechanical Insulation Inc.

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