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A word from SICA COO Bill Everitt

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A message from SICA Chair Debra Dotschkat

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2016 sica executive committee Craig Main Chair Debra Dotschkat Vice Chair Jason Henderson Secretary/Treasurer Phil Long Past Chair Adam Zmudczynski Executive Alternate 2016 sica directors

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Kelowna Memorial Parkade goes for gold: parkade project receives Gold Seal Certification

Knowing all too well: professional development with Gold Seal Certification

Gold Seal listings

SICA Staff

SICA Board of Directors CCA’s 2015 accomplishments and 2016 priorities

Top five reasons for having an employee benefits plan

Martin Deheer Sam Elia Ryan Fairburn David Hughes Matt Kormendy Tim Krogh Angela McKerlich Shane Mosley Gavin Rasmussen Diana O’Dare Jeff Shecter Roger Smith Vickie Topping

Build it and they will come: Okanagan Centre for Innovation

alternates Josh Bergsteinsson Cameron Betts Craig Chequis Jeff Hanley Jenny Hutchinson Chris Owen John Powers Tom Spatola Justin Tanquay

Slowing but surely: City delivers on West Highlands Park

Construction companies looking to grow and expand - are they thinking far enough ahead?

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A word from the COO

hese continue to be interesting times for those who make their living in the ICI construction sector. Times are pretty good. The new federal government has recognized the dire need for renewed investment in our country’s infrastructure and that has begun to filter down to provincial capital ministries such as housing, health, and education. Funding formulas are also finding their way in matching grants to municipalities and regional districts. Along with this new mood of rebuilding our cities, transportation and water systems have come to the realization that governments may have a larger role to play in influencing the bigger picture. We are seeing more and more companies being asked to not only provide excellence in their product or service, but also to create a culture that reflects their opportunity to give back to the communities in which they work. We are calling this corporate social responsibility (CSR). By design, corporations have been focused on providing a financial return to their shareholders. However, in recent times we have seen this single-focused approach result in outcomes deemed unacceptable to the general population and, occasionally, to the very customers those corporations are supposed to serve (i.e. Volkswagen’s decision to alter emissions in its diesel fleet). To be fair, many corporations, large and small, have given back for years through donations, socially sensitive hiring policies, and implementing advanced health, safety, and wellness programs. The construction industry has been a leader in adopting reduced carbon footprints, improved engineered materials and processes, and management of waste materials. It may not stop there, however. There is a trend to leverage capital project spending to get something extra for the often smaller communities in which those projects are located. Construction companies are being asked not only to bid on the project based on its design parameters but also, in some instances, on what more they bring to this community. The decision matrix may include a score on your corporate social responsibility. SICA recognizes the value of leveraging a capital project that may only come about every five to 10 years in the smaller communities, but we need to remain vigilant that the process used to select the contractor remain fair, open, and transparent and that contractors understand clearly how they are being measured. ◆ Best regards, Bill Everitt, Chief Operating Officer

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A message from SICA Chair Debra Dotschkat

his edition of the Construction Review magazine is focusing on the corporate social responsibility of companies in our membership. While this is by no means new to the construction industry, many of our members are diligent about giving back to their communities. While not all could be profiled in this magazine, we should all feel a great sense of pride about our industry and those helping to better the world around us. I have been on the SICA board of directors for five years, including three years on the executive committee. This year the board and the SICA team are planning to continue to facilitate member engagement and advocate for our members to the best of our ability. We are making it a priority to get more members engaged in the services we offer. These services can help grow your business and run your business more effectively, or you can just bid on jobs through the BidCentral platform. In addition, we are fortunate that many members and non-members alike reach out to SICA for advice, which shows how truly valuable the association is within our industry. I know that the SICA team is brainstorming some exciting new topics for the 17th annual Contractors, Consultants, and Owners workshop being held in February 2017, so mark your calendars now. Registration for this event will open in January 2017. This workshop brings more than 100 individuals from all facets of the construction industry and allows participants to hear viewpoints from all involved in the construction industry. The relationships formed at this workshop allow all of us in the construction community to work together more efficiently. I personally would like to thank the SICA team and Bill Everitt, chief operating officer, for their hard work. They make my job as chair of this association infinitely easier. It will be an immense honour to work with all SICA volunteers and staff in the coming year. I am very proud to be involved with an organization that is devoted to making the construction industry more fair, open, and transparent. I look forward to the many great things our association has in store for the future. â&#x2014;&#x2020;

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SICA Staff

William E. (Bill) Everitt

Clifford Kshyk

Aleda Styan

Carolyn Mann

Chief Operating Officer weeveritt@sica.bc.ca

VP Operations ckshyk@sica.bc.ca

Kamloops Project Services Coordinator Kamloops@sica.bc.ca

Accounting Assistant CarolynM@sica.bc.ca

Janice Haynes

Jennifer Marte

Kerry Scott

Kelowna Project Services Coordinator JaniceH@sica.bc.ca

Director of Education JenniferM@sica.bc.ca

Kamloops Planroom Assistant KerryS@sica.bc.ca

Sandy Gauthier

Leanne Hendrickson

Monica Bognar

Membership Coordinator - Kelowna SandyG@Sica.bc.ca

Education Services Coordinator LeanneH@sica.bc.ca

Meetings & Events Coordinator MonicaB@sica.bc.ca

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SICA Board of Directors

L to R: Back Row- Sam Elia, Jeff Hanley, John Powers, Ryan Fairburn, Justin Tanguay, Matt Kormendy, Gavin Rasmussen, Shane Mosley, Cameron Betts, Time Krogh, 2nd Row - Angela McKerlich, David Hughes, Jason Henderson, Craig Main, Front Row - Martin De Heer, Phil Long, Debra Dotschkat, Tom Spatola, Roger Smith, Diane O’Dare

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Chair: Craig Main

Gavin Rasmussen

Cameron Betts

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Debra Dotschkat, Vice Chair

Jeff Shecter

Chris Owen

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Glass Canada Inc.

Jason Henderson, Secretary/Treasurer Houle Electric Limited - Kelowna

Adam Zmudczynski, Alternate Kal Tire

Phil Long, Past Chair Maple Reinders, Inc.

DIRECTORS Angela McKerlich, Capri Insurance Services Ltd.

David Hughes Forward Law LLP

Diana O'Dare BA Dawson Blacktop Kamloops

Martin Deheer

Craig Chequis

Interior Health Authority (IHA)

Chapman Mechanical Ltd.

Matt Kormendy

Jeff Hanley

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Hancon Constructors Ltd

Roger Smith

Jenny Hutchinson

Ken Olson Ltd (Olson Construction)

Wilson M Beck Insurance Services Inc.

Ryan Fairburn

John Powers

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CCA’s 2015 Accomplishments and 2016 Priorities Federal election campaign

CCA has established a taskforce, which has begun discussions

CCA conducted one-on-one interviews with each of the leaders of the major federal political parties just prior to the commencement of the federal election campaign. It also operated a special election website that included the responses from the prime ministerial candidates. This helped to ensure that the concerns and views of CCA members on national issues of interest, such as infrastructure investment and immigration, were well-known to the candidates.

Working with the new federal government CCA looks forward to working with the new government, especially with respect to the implementation of the new 10-year $125-billion infrastructure program, which promises to nearly double the existing federal commitment. Other priority areas include apprenticeship promotion, immigration, and environmental assessment.

CCA to discuss prompt payment/cash flow issues with federal government The CCA board passed the following motion at its October 2015 meeting: “THAT, CCA work with its partner associations, interested stakeholders, and federal contracting authorities, to educate the federal government on the importance of prompt payment and cash flow on federal construction projects, and work together to resolve any concerns, which may include the enactment of federal prompt payment legislation acceptable to the industry.”

with the major federal contracting agencies on industry payment and cash flow concerns on federal construction contracts.

Quality of design documents CCA continues to hear grave concerns about the poor quality of design documents. It hosted a series of regional workshops with its partner associations to raise the awareness of the impact of poor design, to seek feedback on its causes, and to identify potential solutions. CCA captured and recorded the major points, findings, and recommendations that emerged from these workshops in a special report that is downloadable from bit.ly/QoDReport.

Lean Construction Institute of Canada established CCA established the Lean Construction Institute of Canada (LCI-C) this past year as a special committee of the CCA similar in structure and operation to the Canadian Design-Build Institute. This has been done with the support and acknowledgement of the flagship Lean Construction Institute (LCI) in the United States.

Federal government and e-procurement CCA has been working with Defence Construction Canada (DCC) to ensure that DCC’s new e-procurement system it is planning to use for its construction contracts meets industry expectations.

Look for these new materials • National industry ethics course – CCA worked with BuildForce Canada to develop a national construction industry ethics course. This new course, which will be mandatory for all Gold Seal Certification applicants, launched in April. Learn more at elearning.buildforce.ca. • Updated Trade Contractors Guide – The CCA board has endorsed

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Top Five Reasons for Having an Employee Benefits Plan

ne of the biggest investments employers can make is in their employees. And it makes sense to want productive, healthy, and engaged employees. Employees with poor health cannot exert the effort required to be highly productive, and you need engaged employees in order to create innovative solutions. Offering employee benefits is a way to address both of these factors.

Below are the top five reasons for having an employee benefits plan: 1. Gain competitive edge by retaining key employees As an employer, you know the cost of recruiting far exceeds the cost of keeping employees. There are hard costs related to advertising and recruiting fees, and soft costs in time lost to interviewing and training. There is also the question of fitting into the company culture. One of the ways of hanging on to high-performing employees is by offering them a total compensation package that includes an employee benefits plan. An employee benefits plan can be a major factor in creating loyalty and helping to boost employee morale.

2. Create a caring culture by providing protection and peace of mind for employees and their families Providing a benefits program shows that an employer cares about its employees’ well-being by providing protection to the employee and his or her family from the possibility of economic hardships caused by illness, disability, loss of life, or unemployment.

3. Attract talent and give employees what they want Fifty-nine per cent of employees would keep their benefits plan over the option of receiving $10,000 in cash*. This shows how important a

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benefits program is as an integral part of the total compensation an employee receives and that a benefits plan could be used to attract valuable employees.

4. Tax advantages When your company contributes to a group benefits plan, your expense is tax-deductible, and the employee can derive the full value of the benefits. Considering the tax-effectiveness and the high perceived value of a group protection insurance plan for a relatively low cost, group benefits are a great way to make the most of your hardearned dollars.

5. Having a healthy, productive workforce Investing in your employees is investing in your company’s future. You know where you want to go and you need engaged employees that are productive and healthy to help get you there. An employee benefits plan will encourage employees to be more proactive about their health. If you wish to speak to a benefits consultant who can walk you through everything you need to know about employee benefits plans, please email the BCCA Employee Benefits team at info@bccabenefits.ca or call (604) 296-3259. You can also visit us online at www.bccabenefits.ca. * 2011 sanofi-aventis Healthcare Survey

Kelowna Memorial Parkade goes for gold Parkade project gets Gold Seal certified

Bodo Papke, Maple Reinders, Colin Basran, City of Kelowna Mayor, and Craig Main, SICA Chair in their gold hard hats.

ix storeys high, 566 parking stalls, two floors of office space, and a sea of gold hard hats. As the Kelowna Memorial Parkade nears completion, the Canadian Construction Association has recognized it as a Gold Seal project. On this day in mid-August, members from SICA and Maple Reinders Inc. welcome Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran, along with subtrades working on the project to a barbeque celebrating the designation. “We are strong promoters of the Gold Seal Certification program,” says Andrew Ambrozy, operations manager of Maple Reinders Inc. “And since everyone involved on our end, including estimators, project managers, and myself, was Gold Seal certified, we decided it would be good project to showcase.” The objective of the Gold Seal program is to expose noncertified workers and educate them about Gold Seal certification, and encourage workers to complete their certification by the end of a project. Completion of the Kelowna Memorial Parkade is scheduled to coincide with the opening of the Interior Health Authority’s new Community Health and Services Centre in fall 2016. The six-storey parkade will offer 566 stalls, including 139 public parking spots; weekday parking for 380 Interior Health staff members; 30 Interior Health 24-7-reserved parking spots; and parking for a fleet of 17 City of Kelowna vehicles. In addition to parking stalls, the facility includes two floors of office space on Ellis Street for City of Kelowna staff. There are four roughed-in charging stations for electric vehicles, bike parking on the lower level for bylaw staff, and outdoor bike parking for the public. The City of Kelowna requires superintendents for all of their projects to be Gold Seal certified, and Ambrozy says the majority of his team are all Gold Seal certified. “The two go hand-in-hand,” he says. “The City of Kelowna is also a strong promoter and supporter of the Gold Seal program.” For more information about submitting a project for consideration by the Canadian Construction Association, go to goldsealcertification.com. ◆ SICA Construction Review • Fall 2016

Knowing all too well Professional development with Gold Seal Certification

“P

rofessional development” is an important educational process, but is often misunder-

may already have a university education,

stood. Of course most aspiring or current construction management professionals

stood, and we would like to clear the air.

or be employed and feel that they know

Continual education and professional

the ropes all too well. However, Gold Seal

development is beneficial and necessary

Certification and its professional develop-

in many fields such as law, medicine, and

ment benefits continue to be misunder-

education. But we cannot help implore how important it is for the construction industry. We are the industry that creates the literal structural integrity of this great country after all. So why not expect excellence for its infrastructure? When the term professional development is used, it usually means a formal process such as conference, seminar, or workshops; collaborative learning among members or a work team; or a course offered at a local construction association. However, professional development can also occur in informal contexts such as discussions among work colleagues, independent reading and research, observation of a colleague’s work, or other learning from a peer. Thus, any time you work with your construction colleagues,

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Individuals who decide to pursue professional development through a renowned certification program such as Gold Seal Certification, have more to show for it than simply ‘experience’. Gold Seal Certified graduates receive proof of their education, skills, and knowledge. They are trusted and credible employees. In education, research has shown that teaching quality and leadership are the most important factors in raising the achievements of those involved in the learning process. For Gold Seal instructors to be as effective as possible, they themselves continually expand their knowledge and skills to implement the best educational practices for their protégées. In this regard, starting January 2017 Gold Seal will be making their industry

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Superintendent, General, Project Manager, General Froess, Bob C. – Superintendent, Roadbuilding Galbraith, Adam – Project Manager, Roadbuilding Galigan, Philip A. – Superintendent, General Gawne, Larry – Superintendent, Roadbuilding Gervais, Janot – Project Manager, General Gilowski, Ron – Superintendent, Roadbuilding Ginter, Ron W. – Estimator, General Glave, Ron – Construction Safety Coordinator Gorman, Terrance – Superintendent, General Gothe, Ronald – Project Manager, General Goulet, Garth – Superintendent, General Govett, Greg – Project Manager, General Graham, Cherienne – Construction Safety Coordinator Graham, Gwen – Project Manager, General Graham, Robert – Project Manager, General Greenall, John – Project Manager, General Gulak, Brian Charles – Superintendent, General Gutsche, Steven A. – Project Manager, General Haggkvist, Don – Superintendent, General Hall, Robert Scott – Owner’s Construction Manager Hansum, Julia Reluca – Project Manager, General Hardwicke, Wayne – Estimator, General, Project Manager, General Harnett, Randy Terry Marvin – Superintendent, Roadbuilding Harrison, Brian Edward – Project Manager, Sheet Metal Hartskamp, Dean – Superintendent, General Hayashi, Brian Paul – Project Manager, General Hayes, David L. – Superintendent, General Hayter, Marvin C. – Project Manager, Roadbuilding Hayter, Scott Myles – Superintendent, Roadbuilding Head, James – Project Manager, Roadbuilding Healey, Bruce – Superintendent, General Heigers, Jacobus Johannes D. – Project Manager, General Helmer, Maximilian Kasi – Superintendent, Roadbuilding Henderson, Justin W.C – Project Manager, Mechanical Hett, Jordan – Superintendent, Electrical Hickling, John Thomas – Owner’s Construction Manager Hildebrandt, Kenneth A. – Estimator, General Hoiland, Bill – Owner’s Construction Manager Hornung, Doug – Superintendent, General Horochuk, Daniel – Owner’s Construction Manager Horsfield, Scott C. – Superintendent, Roadbuilding Hrabchuk, Chris – Superintendent, Roadbuilding Hrabchuk, David Andrew – Superintendent, Roadbuilding Hrabchuk, Larry – Superintendent, General

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Gruber, Mark – Estimator, Roofing Gulayets, Ron – Superintendent, Roadbuilding Gurvin, Samantha – Construction Safety Coordinator Guttormsson, Carl – Superintendent, General Hackworthy, Regan Dale – Superintendent, Landscaping Halas, Jennifer – Project Manager, General Handel, Brad G. – Project Manager, Electrical Hanson, Ryan – Superintendent, Roadbuilding Henderson, Jason – Project Manager, Electrical Heppner, Glenn – Superintendent, General Hilderbrant, Anthony Alan Victor – Superintendent, Roadbuilding Horak, Todd – Estimator, Roadbuilding Howse, Mark – Superintendent, General Howse, Simon – Project Manager, General Huser, Simon – Superintendent, General Jackman, James – Superintendent, General Janzen, Kevin – Project Manager, Electrical Johnson, Wade – Superintendent, General Johnstone, Tao – Project Manager, Roadbuilding Jolie, Steve A. – Project Manager, Fire Protection Kelly, Jessica – Project Manager, General Kieneker, Gary – Superintendent, General Koeck, Marcus – Superintendent, General Lait, Ron – Project Manager, Electrical Pneum/ Electrical Cont. Le Bar, Len – Superintendent, General Little, Cal Douglas – Superintendent, Roadbuilding Loch, Peter – Superintendent, Concrete Formwork Lorentz, Jeff – Estimator, Specialty Trade Lowe, Cliff – Superintendent, Roadbuilding Lund, KC – Project Manager, Struct. Steel Lutz, Cameron – Project Manager, Controls(Elec/ Mech) MacDougall, Ron – Superintendent, Roadbuilding Maloney, Christopher – Project Manager, General Mann, Jeff – Superintendent, General Matthews, Ross Leonard – Superintendent, Electrical McAreavy, Eugene – Superintendent, Roadbuilding McCuaig, Nicholas – Estimator, General McNeil, Tom – Project Manager, General Meyer, Darryl – Superintendent, General Miller, Bill – Superintendent, Roadbuilding Millius, Mike – Superintendent, General Mitchell, Joe – Project Manager, Roadbuilding Montanari, Roberto – Estimator, Door/Wind/ Glaze Morin-Dutil, Felix – Project Manager, General Morris, Cam – Project Manager, General Moulton, Jason – Project Manager, General Mushka, Arthur – Superintendent, General Nagy, Chris – Superintendent, General Newman, Robert N. – Project Manager, General Nixon, Braden – Superintendent, Roadbuilding

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Build it and they will come Okanagan Centre for Innovation will serve as a recruitment tool for tech companies By Jim Timlick

owntown Kelowna is preparing to welcome a new inhabitant into its midst, and the picturesque newcomer is already turning heads months ahead of its official arrival. The Okanagan Centre for Innovation (OCI) is scheduled to open later this year on the corner of Ellis Street and Doyle Avenue in the heart of downtown Kelowna. The $35-million, 104,715-squarefoot building was conceived by a consortium of entrepreneurs and community and civic leaders and will serve as an incubator for new technology companies in the region. The state-of-the-art facility was designed by Kelowna-based firm Meiklejohn Architects Inc., and construction is being overseen by project manager Sawchuk Developments, another local company. Stoke Tonne, project architect for Meiklejohn, says one of the challenges when it came to designing the centre was ensuring that it stood out from other buildings in the area. “Essentially, this building can be looked at as a recruitment tool to bring talented tech staff and companies to Kelowna,” he says. “How do we make it a healthy and attractive workplace? How do we make it Okanagan-inspired? Those were the big challenges to us.” In simple terms, the OCI can be described as a six-storey tower with a 1,000-square-foot vertical shaft through the centre. The giant cavity is an open atrium that runs from the ground floor to the ceiling and allows natural sunlight to illuminate the building’s interior through Kelowna’s largest skylight, which also acts as a solar chimney to reduce demand on the building’s HVAC systems. A staircase running upward through the atrium connects each floor and was designed to encourage staff from different offices to interact throughout the day. “The feature stair was a means of promoting staff to walk and be healthier. Instead of taking the elevator, they can meet each other as they walk up and down this building,” Tonne says. 22

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The OCI will also have operable windows to allow for natural ventilation during the shoulder months and a living wall on the main floor. There will also be a 97-seat theatre on the first floor connecting to the adjacent public library on both the first and second floors. Perhaps the one feature that is likely to garner the most attention will be a 15,000-square-foot, fully landscaped rooftop deck that will be open to staff and visitors. Tonne says the deck was part of an effort to take advantage of the area’s natural surroundings. “One of the key drivers of this building was to try and produce something that would stand out, be different, and give employers a better chance attracting staff. What better way to do that than to have a park on top of your building?” he says. While downtown Kelowna was a logical choice when it came to choosing a location for the centre, it did pose some unique challenges for both the architects and builder. “Because it’s located within a foot of the library, the project required several code variances,” says Gord Sandrin, senior project manager for Sawchuk Developments. “And with several other projects under construction in the immediate area at the

same time, including an office building and a couple of parkades, the construction area was extremely tight.” Another challenge was Kelowna’s high water table, which makes constructing any kind of underground parking problematic. As a result, arrangements were made to lease spots at other nearby parking facilities and funky bike racks, with wood platforms to hold riders’ coffee, were installed near one of the main entrances. “This building is not dependent on the car like a lot of other of-

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Slowly but surely: City delivers on West Highlands Park By Melanie Franner

approximate 10,000 residents of the Aberdeen community in Kamloops have more reason to get excited these days. Their long-awaited community centre in West Highlands Park is about to open its doors to the public. The new community centre marks the latest of several improvements made over the years to the 15-acre park – with more excitement still to come. “Initial work on the park began in 2012,” explains Matt Kachel, capital projects supervisor for the City of Kamloops. “It’s been rolled out in various phases over the years. The good news is that the public has been positive about it because of the way in which it’s been delivered.”

Creating an oasis The new West Highlands Park has been built on the former Aberdeen Golf Course. And prior to construction, there was not an actual park for the neighbourhood residents. “We saw this as an opportunity to create a special place for the neighbourhood,” says Kachel. “And although some is still in the works, we struc-

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tured the timeline to deliver it in phases and people could begin enjoying it as soon as each phase was completed.” That work began with the creation of a perimeter path/walking path that follows the old golf course cart route. The city paved half of the two-kilometre path, regraded and gravelled the other half, and added LED lights. It opened in 2014 and has since become a growing attraction. “People cross-country ski and snowshoe the path in the winter,” says Kachel. “It’s become a popular trail not just in the Aberdeen neighbourhood but for many people from other parts of the city as well.” Next up were the two new soccer pitches which were officially opened in time for 2016 Slurpee Cup tournament — a May long weekend tradition.

Turing old into new This year’s project consists of retrofitting the old golf club house into a new community centre.

DESIGN SUMMARY THIS CONCEPT INCORPORATES EXISTING PARK FEATURES AS WELL AS SELECTED PARK AMENITIES SUGGESTED BY THE COMMUNITY DURING AN OPEN HOUSE FOR ABERDEEN PARK. SELECTED PARK FEATURES INCLUDE: •

TWO REGULATION SOCCER FIELDS WHICH FACILITATE MINI-SOCCER

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REFURBISHING THE EXISTING CLUBHOUSE INTO A CENTRAL COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTRE

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PAVING AND BIO-SWALES FOR DRIVEWAYS AND PARKING AREAS FOR UP TO 111 VEHICLES

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PUBLIC GATHERING AREAS INCLUDING PLAZA, AMPHITHEATRE AND GREEN SPACES

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PAVED PERIMETER PATH WITH LIGHTING

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PONDS AND WATER FEATURES

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PICNIC AND SEATING AREAS

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PARK IRRIGATION FROM ON-SITE WATER FEATURES

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PARK FEATURES

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GUERIN CREEK

EXISTING BRIDGE ACROSS GEURIN CREEK

WEST HIGHLANDS PARK PAVED PERIMETER PATH (WITH LIGHTING)

GEURIN CREEK RAVINE TRAIL

OPEN SPACE TRAIL CONNECTION

PICNIC SHELTER LOOKOUT

FISHING POND

FISHING/VIEWING PIER

PARK ENTRY SIGNAGE AND LANDSCAPING

GRASS PICNIC AREA

WEST HIGHLANDS PARK COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTRE

COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTRE PATIO

COMMUNITY GREEN GATHERING AREA

BIKE PARKING

SAILOR’S POND PLAZA

SAILOR’S WHARF

MODEL BOAT SAILING POND

WATER’S EDGE AMPHITHEATRE

SOCCER FIELD

NEIGHBOURHOOD PATHWAY CONNECTION

ABERDEEN DRIVE PATHWAY CONNECTION

PARKING AREA

PARKING AREA BIOSWALES

ACCESS ROAD

BIKE LANE

ENTRY BRIDGE FEATURE

SIDEWALK CONNECTION

TOBOGGANING AREA

PICNIC AREA

PANORAMIC VIEWPOINT

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“We’re hoping to have it all wrapped up by the end of August,” says Kachel, who adds that the project turned out to be a bit more complicated than originally anticipated. “Right now, we’re just finishing up the landscaping work, a couple of patios and the parking lots.” According to Kachel, part of the reason for the delay was the city’s desire to co-ordinate with a nearby road-repaving project and with the new Aberdeen Highlands development that surrounds the park. “We nearly had to gut the entire inside of the building,” explains Glenn Cyrankiewicz, chief executive officer at Delnor Construction, the general contractor on the project. “The existing clubhouse was a wood-frame structure, so we gutted it down to the base wood and studs. Then we had to increase the structural integrity and modernize the building to get it up to modern-day code standards.” A small addition to the existing patio was also part of the contract, as was some remodelling to the deck areas, and the addition of hardy cement-board siding building envelope. According to Cyrankiewicz, the original work called for excavating around the foundation to address some water seepage in the basement. Once the foundation was exposed, however, it revealed many issues with the original foundation forming and improperly installed weeping-tile system. As a result, Delnor had to patch up areas of the foundation, grind them until smooth, and apply new water membranes.

And that wasn’t all “Once the framing was gutted out, it became evident that the workmanship didn’t meet any type of code requirements,” adds

Cyrankiewicz. “All parties agreed that it wasn’t acceptable, so we ended up securing all the roof trusses and reframing several of the roof assemblies.” Although the extra work translated into some timing delays, the end result is a community centre with 3,200 square feet of usable space for the public. One final addition to the building was the application of a full roof assembly of solar panels – enough to eventually produce an anticipated 24 kW/h, which is currently the largest city-owned solar array.

Still to come To date, the new West Highland Park has accounted for about $5 million of the city’s budget. And according to Kachel, there is still another major water feature in the works. “We’re going to look at connecting the pond — located at the centre of the park — to the neighbourhood’s storm water and groundwater systems,” he explains. “Our long-term plan is to use the pond to irrigate the soccer fields. We’re just in the planning stages now, with nothing yet in the capital plans.” Other future features of the park include a community garden, bike lane, new access road, entry bridge, and tobogganing area. “The Aberdeen community is expected to be one of the larger growth areas in the city over the next 20 years,” says Kachel. “Our vision has always been to make the park self-sufficient, and it’s well on its way to becoming just that. And it already offers a wonderful green space to area residents.” ◆ SICA Construction Review • Fall 2016

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www.kimcocontrols.ca Over 30 Years of Industry Service Indoor Air Quality - Is a major concern because it can have a serious impact on the health, comfort, and productivity of building occupants. Kimco offers scheduled filter changes, indoor air quality testing, carbon dioxide monitors and ultraviolet air purification to help manage the quality of air you breathe. Energy Management - Energy costs are increasing rapidly and environmental issues are a major concern for everyone. Through proper design, controls, equipment and regular maintenance Kimco can help reduce your energy consumption and save money. Preventive Maintenance - The primary goal of preventive maintenance is improved reliability of the system, increased effective service life, decreased downtime and reduced lost production time all combining to keep your building running efficiently and at lower cost. Direct Digital Controls - DDC and building automation is an energy management system which saves you money by efficiently controlling HVAC, lighting and access systems. Kimco is an authorized Delta Controls distributor and installer with over 500 buildings in our region using the Delta product. HVAC Retrofit Project Management - Even with proper care and attention mechanical systems eventually age. When they do, Kimco can handle all of the arrangements to upgrade your equipment. We will also sit down and go over life spans and planned replacements so you can budget for the future.

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his family to retire. However, Philip has a great vision for the future of his construction business, and there are many things he still wants to accomplish. He is not ready to plan his exit. How and when to transition a business is a choice every business owner should have. By not planning ahead, Philip is actually reducing the likelihood that he’ll have that choice. If Philip truly wants to achieve his vision, he needs to consider what’s required to ensure his goals can still be met even if he’s not able to lead the charge. One day Philip will sell — either voluntarily or involuntarily — when reduced profitability, fading health, death, or other external factors drive his decision. He has to choose one or the other. Philip needs to be proactive in ensuring he has the choice to sell voluntarily. He then has to decide whom he will sell to. Again, he only has two choices: sell internally — someone inside the family or business — or sell externally. There are steps Philip should take ahead of time to maximize his choice in buyers. The good news is that planning for an internal sale also enables the choice to sell externally. For example, preparing for an internal sale involves building a management team that can carry the torch beyond Philip’s tenure. While Philip’s grooming a prospective successor for a possible internal sale, he is also enhancing a key driver for a viable external sale. This gives him more control over the timing of an external sale and ensures he can avoid selling during a buyer’s market.

Preparing for a voluntary sale When it comes to preparing for your inevitable sale, the objective is to build a system that eventually sees the day-today decision-making pass from you to one or more persons within your business. The approach is to create a management group that could successfully carry the business should something happen to you. This may take years to accomplish but it is critical to enabling an internal sale. You should begin by imagining yourself out of the picture. How would the business function? What needs to be done to ensure it can function? How long will that take? What are the priorities? We refer to this process as “professionalizing the business” and it incorporates the following steps: • Identify the most important factor regarding the future direction of your business. • Share that vision with members of your family and management team to define a focus or common interest in moving forward (we recommend you involve this group in developing a concrete plan to achieve your common interest). • Look at your business from the viewpoint of a prospective buyer. Since you know all the soft points, you can identify changes needed in order to increase the value of the business. • Examine your own role and identify areas that do not utilize your core strengths. Match these functions to people who would be energized by working in those areas. This begins the process of ensuring the business can function well without you. • Assign the authority and accountability to go along with each of the responsibilities awarded. • Create a mentoring plan to increase the skill sets of the management team, and groom prospective successors. • See how the system runs without you by taking longer vacations. If you are reluctant to take an extended vacation, chances are the business is not yet ready for sale.

• Work with your accountant and lawyer to ensure the tax structures are best for your objectives. • Ensure the stakeholders are engaged by building an advisory board. It is important to recognize that this transition is a long-term objective rather than a short-term goal. It is a future-focused

process for creating an investment that is attractive to buyers from both inside and outside the business. For assistance in ensuring a successful long-term future for your organization, contact a representative from a local BDO office. ◆

Kamloops (250) 372-9505 – kamloops@bdo.ca Kelowna (250) 763-6700 – kelowna@bdo.ca Vernon (250) 545-2136 – vernon@bdo.ca |

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We are construction partners who are passionate about what we do and about creating successful outcomes for our clients. We look beyond the immediate project needs to see the bigger picture: to understand your business goals, share your vision of success and work tirelessly to exceed your expectations. PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. Phone: 604-241-5200 PCL.com

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SICA’s New Website

fter nearly two years in the making, SICA launched a new website in May 2016. The new website features an enhanced member experience, plus a comprehensive member directory, which allows you to showcase your company. The SICA team is extremely thankful for your patience as we continue to work through technical difficulties resulting from the launch of our new website. We hope that if you encountered a glitch in the early days of the launch, you will try again now. If you do experience a problem, please do not hesitate to reach out to us!

New Features

Enhanced Member Directory & Company Landing Page Build your SICA profile so your company's listing on the SICA directory is accurate. If you don’t already have a website, use your unique profile as the landing page for your business. Include all your contact details, link to your website, and highlight past work by uploading photos to the project showcase. Use the SICA member directory to find contact information for your fellow members, and contact members directly using the web form provided. Manage your Membership in your Dashboard The Membership Dashboard is where you can handle every aspect of your membership. Keep your information up to date, check on courses you registered for, and click on the link to log in directly to BidCentral. Using the dashboard, you can • Access BidCentral through the SICA website • Add employees who need access to our website, set their permission levels • Reprint invoices and credit card receipts • Register for courses and events • Add content to your company's landing page Browse our Course Calendar or our Events Calendar Keep up to date with SICA courses and events by browsing our calendars. Add the courses and events you are interested in to your cart and pay for them in one transaction. Don’t forget we run safety training courses every week. Watch for our Christmas party registration opening up in November, and the CCO registration opening in January 2017. ◆

Civil Construction Site Servicing Road Building Earth Moving

Kelowna B.C. cruisercon@shaw.ca

Office: (250) 860-2839 Fax: (250) 862-2845

Rock Glen Consulting is a geotechnical engineering firm in Okanagan Falls, the heart of the South Okanagan wine country.

rockglen@shaw.ca • (250) 497-8290 • www.rockglenconsulting.ca

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SICA Membership Listings 2016-17 # 1 & 2 Electric Ltd. Vernon | 250-545-3254

A A & A Painting Ltd. South Slocan | 250-354-9015

A-1 Steel Div. of A-1 Machine & Welding (1986) Ltd. Vernon | 250-542-2354 Aarc-West Mechanical Insulation (2013) Inc. Surrey | 604 535-9963

Accurate Door & Hardware Co. Kamloops | 250-851-6170 Ace Metal Buildings & Cladding Inc. Kamloops | 250-579-1927 Aco Systems Ltd. Mississauga | 905-564-8733 Acres Enterprises Ltd. Kamloops | 250-372-7456 Acutruss Industries (1996) Ltd. Vernon | 250-766-3331 Advanced Mobile First Aid & Safety Kelowna | 250-870-7209 Advanced Powerlines Ltd. Kelowna | 250-807-7794

Advantage Insulation A Division of P236 Enterprises Ltd. Kamloops | 250-374-0774

Alpha Roofing & Sheet Metal (2016) Ltd. - Kamloops Kamloops | 250-374-0181

Aecom Canada Ltd. Kelowna | 250-762-3727

Alpine Abatement Ltd. Kelowna | 250-878-3199

Aerial Contractors Ltd. Salmon Arm | 250-832-7225

Andrew Sheret Limited - Kamloops Kamloops | 250-372-7720

Affordable Floors Ltd. Cranbrook | 250-489-9123

Andrew Sheret Limited - Vernon Vernon | 250-545-1381

Allen Markin Inc. Castlegar | 250-365-7287

Andrew Sheret Ltd. - Penticton Penticton | 250-493-9369

Alliance Traffic Group Inc. Burnaby | 250-377-0017

Andrew Sheret Ltd. - Prince George Prince George | 250-561-2444

Allmar Inc. Kelowna | 250-491-3000

Anvil Ironworks Ltd. Kamloops | 250-573-1115

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A & T Project Developments Inc. Kamloops | 250-851-9292

Accent Inns Kelowna | 250-360-1511

SICA MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS

Aspen Electric Ltd. Kamloops | 250-554-1622 Assa Abloy Entrance Systems Kamloops Kamloops | 250-374-5655 Assa Abloy Entrance Systems - Kelowna Kelowna | 250-860-0516 Ayres Fencing Installations Kamloops | 250-371-2777

B B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd. Penticton | 250-492-2000 B.C. Fasteners & Tools Ltd. Kelowna | 250-868-9222 BA Dawson Blacktop Ltd. - Kamloops Kamloops | 250-374-2808 Baron Insurance Broker Group Vernon | 250-545-6565 Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd. Kelowna | 250-807-4050 BAT Construction Ltd. - Kamloops Kamloops | 250-573-1222 BC Housing Penticton | 250-493-0301 BC Hydro - Vernon Vernon | 250-260-7219 BCCA Employee Benefits Burnaby | 604-683-7353

WE BRING EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY AND PASSION TO EVERY JOB WE DO

BDO Canada LLP (Kamloops) Kamloops | 250-372-9505

Bluepoint Construction Limited West Kelowna | 250-769-0740

BDO Canada LLP (Kelowna) Kelowna | 250-763-6700

Bonaparte Indian Band Cache creek | 250-457-9624

BDO Canada LLP (Vernon) Vernon | 250-545-2136

Border Holdings Ltd. Cranbrook | 250-427-3628

Bear Mountain Construction Ltd. Kelowna West Kelowna | 250-681-3585

Borrow Enterprises Ltd. Clearwater | 250-674-3114

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Braniff Construction Kelowna | 250-980-4510 Brekco Builders Corp Lake Country | 778-480-4288 Brentwell Construction Ltd. Vernon | 250-558-9690 Brentwood Enterprises Ltd. Kamloops | 250-372-1191 Bricor Mechanical Ltd. dba Ace Plumbing & Htg Kelowna | 250-861-6696

C&J ERECTORS LTD.

Campbell Garrard, Business Manager P.O. Box 3245 Kamloops, BC V2C 6B8 cgarrard@hotmail.ca

( ...although we understand how you might also think of us as a solid supplier of aggregate, asphalt, ready mix and landscape materials )

BPR Construction Ltd. Kelowna | 250-491-2763

Office: (250) 672-5205 Fax: (250) 573-2421 Cell: (250) 682-3528

CANADA’S MULTICRAFT CONSTRUCTION UNION We’ve partnered with over 100 contractors in western Canada to deliver on-time, on-budget projects, while fostering a positive workplace culture.

Visit clac.ca to learn how CLAC can add value to your workplace.

SICA MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS

Burnco Rock Products Ltd. West kelowna | 250-769-7865

C C & G Insulation 2003 Ltd. Kelowna | 250-769-3303 Caliber Sport Systems Vernon | 1-855-718-9787 Callahan Property Group Ltd. Kelowna | 250-717-3000 Canadian Industrial Building Refinishers Kamloops | 250-320-4069 Canadian Restaurant Supply Kelowna | 250-979-1442 Canadian Western Bank - Kamloops Kamloops | 250-852-6013 Canadian Western Bank - Kelowna Kelowna | 250-869-8889 Canarc Construction Ltd. Surrey | 604-534-0656 CanCADD Imaging Solutions Ltd. Kelowna | 250-860-3425 CanWest Propane Armstrong | 250-546-3422 Capri Insurance Services Ltd. - Kamloops Kamloops | 250-828-2135 Capri Insurance Services Ltd. - Kelowna Kelowna | 250-860-2426

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Capri Insurance Services Ltd. - Vernon Vernon | 250-542-0291

Think. Do. Become.

Capservco Limited Partnership Kelowna | 250-712-6800 Cardan Enterprises Ltd. Kelowna | 250-861-8823 Care Systems Services Ltd. Vernon | 250-558-5409 Carrier Enterprise Canada, LP Kelowna | 250-491-2665

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Training construction tradespeople today to fill the needs of tomorrow.

Carver Construction Ltd. Kelowna | 778-753-3800 Cascade Stucco Ltd. Osoyoos | 250-495-7722 Cascade Aqua-Tech Kelowna | 250-868-1331

• Carpentry - Foundation • Electrical - Foundation and apprenticeship levels. • Timber Framing - Foundation level.

Certified Coatings Specialists Inc. Castlegar | 250-365-5900

Apprentices are trained to Red Seal Canadian standards.

Chaparral Industries Inc. Kelowna | 250-765-2985

250-489-2751 x 3243 Toll-free 1-877-489-2687 x 3243 email: ask@cotr.bc.ca

COMBINED MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS LTD. COMMERCIAL – INDUSTRIAL PENTICTON 196 Rosetown Avenue 250-493-5660

KELOWNA 125 Adams Road 250-765-1441

KAMLOOPS 990 Laval Crescent 250-374-9955

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• Plumbing • Water Treatment • Ventilation

• HVAC • Waste Water • Air Conditioning

VERNON, BC 920 Waddington Drive, V1T 8T3 Telephone: 250.542.6213 Fax: 250.542.8386 PENTICTON, BC 2110 Government Street, V2A 8B5 Telephone: 250.490.9303 Fax: 250.490.9305

Chapman Mechanical Ltd. Vernon | 250-545-9040

City of Nelson, Nelson Hydro Nelson | 250-352-8240

Constructive Solutions For Business Vancouver | 604-878-8100

Crowe MacKay LLP Kelowna | 250-763-5021

Chapman Sand & Gravel Ltd. Vernon | 250-549-0561

City of Penticton Penticton | 250-490-2555

Convoy Supply Ltd. - Kamloops Kamloops | 250-374-9955

Cruiser Contracting 14 Ltd. Kelowna | 250-860-2839

CHB Services Ltd. Mission | 778-908-6910

City of Salmon Arm Salmon Arm | 250-803-4000

Convoy Supply Ltd. - Kelowna Kelowna | 250-317-9821

CSC Electric Kamloops | 250-851-6225

Christman Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-0066

City of Vernon Vernon | 250-550-3646

Copcan Civil Ltd. Rossland | 250-470-7994

CSL Masonry Ltd. Vernon | 250-558-0995

Chubb Edwards (Kelowna) Kelowna | 250-860-1026

City of West Kelowna West Kelowna | 778-797-8877

Coral Environments Ltd. Kelowna | 250-762-8626

Cumming Construction Ltd. Penticton | 250-492-5955

City of Armstrong Armstrong | 250-546-3023

CLAC Kelowna | 205-868-9111

Core Engineering Services Ltd. Kamloops | 250-314-9999

City of Castlegar Castlegar | 250-365-5979

Cobra Heavy Iron Ltd. Kamloops | 250-377-4013

Corix Water Products Ltd. (Kelowna) Kelowna | 250-765-8668

City of Cranbrook, Corporation of The Cranbrook | 250-489-0265

College of The Rockies Cranbrook | 250-489-2751

Corix Water Products Ltd. (Kamloops) Kamloops | 250-374-7909

City of Enderby Enderby | 250-838-7230

Columbia Diesel - A Division of Weir Consolidated Ltd. Golden | 250-344-6647

Corix Water Products Ltd. (Vernon) Vernon | 250-545-8998

City of Kelowna Kelowna | 250-469-8724 City of Kimberley Kimberley | 250-427-5311 City of Nelson Nelson | 250-352-8204

Combined Mechanical Contractors Ltd. Vernon | 250-542-6213 Community Roofing Ltd. Vernon | 250-832-5770 Salmon Arm Competition Glass Co. Ltd. Kelowna | 250-860-7155 Con-Ex Civil Contractors Ltd. Kamloops | 250-374-1588

D & G Mechanical (1997) Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-4422 D & S Electric Ltd. Williams Lake | 250 392 1015

SICA MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS

City of Kamloops Kamloops | 250-828-3450

D & T Developments Ltd. Kamloops | 250-372-2852 Dalgleish Construction Ltd. Kamloops | 250-372-8448

Cortez Construction Ltd. Kamloops | 250-372-5950

Dan Maglio Contracting Ltd. Nelson | 250-352-9734

Corwest Builders Kelowna | 250 869 4960

Danmar Construction Ltd. Kamloops | 250-819-7662

Cranbrook Flooring Ltd. Cranbrook | 250-426-8471 Cranbrook Interior Woodwork Limited Cranbrook | 250-426-8562

Dannburg Contract Floors Ltd. Kelowna | 250-762-7337

WE ARE THE PROUD PROVIDER TO THE

STANLEY AUTOMATIC DOORS ENTRANCE MARKET FOR OVER 20 YEARS! Automatic Sliding Doors Automatic Swing Doors Handicap Operators Ornamental Gated Entrances Parking System Barrier Gates Gate Operators Control & Application Equipment 2879 Highway 33 East, Kelowna, BC V1P 1H2 P: (250) 878.1649 | F: (250) 765.4459

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1328 McGill Road Kamloops, B.C. V2C 6N6

Tel: (250) 372-8448 Fax: (250) 372-5193 Email: dalconltd@telus.net

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Meets Architecture

Darrel Worthington Drywall Ltd. Kamloops | 250-851-5095 Dawson Construction Ltd. - Kamloops Kamloops | 250-374-3657 Decor 8 Painting (1990) Ltd. Kamloops | 250-828-8718

Acoustical Wood Ceiling and Wall System Custom Engineered and Fabricated to fit unique needs of your project. Beautiful fully customizable finishes. Technical support throughout design and installation process. 100% Made in Canada

ALL YOU ENJOY IS BEAUTY AND ACOUSTICAL COMFORT.

Delnor Construction Inc. Edmonton | 866-833-5667 Dependable Automatic Door & Gates Ltd. Kelowna | 250-878-1649 Derochie Painting Ltd. Lethbridge | 403-380-4248

SICA MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS

Desjardins Contracting Ltd. Kelowna | 250-764-4076 DHC Communications Inc. Nelson | 250-352-0861 Dig It Contracting Ltd. Kelowna | 250-450-9300

www.geometrik.com (250) 769-1500 • (250) 769-1520 1285 Stevens Road, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9

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25 YEARS

in business

Painting (1990) Ltd.

We are working in your area.

FULL SERVICE PAINTING CONTRACTORS COMMERCIAL

• Specialty Coatings

INSTITUTIONAL

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RESIDENTIAL

• New and Remodels

Member of the Southern Interior Construction Association and Canadian Construction Association for over 20 years.

QUALIFIED TRADESMEN FULLY INSURED

250-828-8718 For Guaranteed Work Call

Decor 8 Painting (1990) Ltd., #2-929 B Laval Cres., Kamloops, BC V2C 5P4

Toll-Free 1-866-828-8718 • Toll-Free Fax: 1-866-777-9405 info@decor8painting.com

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E E.H. Price Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-7226 Ecco Supply Adv Ecco Heating Products Ltd. Kelowna | 250-860-6451 Eckert Electric Ltd. Penticton | 250-492-8001 Eecol Electric (Sask) Corp. - Kamloops Kamloops | 250-372-0630

STRUCTURES UP TO 50’ WIDE x 16’ HIGH AT ANY LENGTH (t): 604.589.4280 (f): 604.589.4202 www.easybuild.ca Surrey, BC Easy Build Structures pre-engineered 2” x 3” galvanized steel framing system uses an unique “slip-fit” design that simplifies the installation process with the added strength and durability to withstand our Canadian winters. Whether you are looking for roof-coverage only to protect your fleet and equipment or fully-enclosed garage packages for workspace or storage, Easy Build Structures has the building for you.

Offices in Prince George, Kamloops and Kelowna to serve all your personnel needs.

www.excel.bc.ca

Our engineer can provide you with stamped and sealed drawings, schedule B and C-B, and site inspections to help assist you with any permitting processes required by your municipality. These services also come with our CSA-A660 certification for pre-engineered steel structures in Canada.

Offices in Kamloops, Kelowna, Prince George & Surrey, BC HEAD OFFICE: KAMLOOPS INTERIOR | 250-374-3853 Suite #600-235-1st Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2C 3J4 600 -235 1st Avenue, Kamloops, BC NORTHERN BC | 250-596-3683 #204, 1300-1st Avenue, Prince George, V2L 2Y3 250-374-3853 •BCwww.excel.bc.ca

THOMPSON/OKANAGAN/LOWER MAINLAND | 778-484-8157 11th Floor Landmark 6 Bldg, 1631 Dickson Ave, Kelowna BC V1Y 0B1

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Your Full Service STRUCTURAL & MISCELLANEOUS STEEL Recruitment • ADMINISTRATION • IT/ENGINEERING • MANAGEMENT Recruitment Agency • FINANCE • SALES/MARKETING • TRADES/TECHNICAL • ADMINISTRATION • IT/ENGINEERING • MANAGEMENT Jamie Warkentin Agency • FINANCE • SALES/MARKETING • TRADES/TECHNICAL 250-763-5117 F: 250-763-9959 ksf@kelownasteel.com SinceP:1992 Since 1992 Great People – Exceptional Companies

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Thompson/Okanagan/Lower Mainland 11th Floor Landmark 6 Bldg, Administration • IT/Engineering • Management • Finance • Sales/Marketing • Trades/Technical 1631 Dickson Ave, Administration • IT/Engineering • Management • Finance • Sales/Marketing • Trades/Technical Kelowna BC V1Y 0B1 778-484-8157 Northern BC Excel 1.3 KCBIA Dir 2013.indd 1 4/9/13 9:14 PM #204, 1300-1st Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 2Y3 250-596-3683

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PENTICTON BRANCH

KELOWNA BRANCH

101, 380 E. Okanagan Penticton, B.C. V2A 8N3

1909 Bredin Road Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 7S9

Tel: (250) 493-7177 Fax: (250) 493-3373

Tel: (250) 861-4255 Fax: (250) 860-4317

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Our sales team will work with you to customize your structure package to meet all your requirements. Easy Build packages come complete with everything you need, ranging from overhead and man doors, windows, insulation options, sheeting and flashing colours, and hardware. Our structure widths range from 10’ through 50’ with the length being as long as you need.

Take advantage of our full installation services throughout the Lower Mainland, including complimentary on-site consultations to fully design your custom structure. Furthermore, all our building packages are designed as do-it-yourself kits with a step-by-step installation manual.

SICA MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS

Eecol Electric Ltd. Kelowna | 250-762-0557

ENCO Construction Ltd. Lake Country | 250-575-9104

Expocrete Concrete Products Ltd. (SICA) Richmond | 604-270-8411

Felka Drywall Kelowna | 250-862-4807

Elite Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. Kelowna | 250-762-3546

EuroLine Windows Inc. Delta | 250-448-8484

Extreme Excavating Ltd. Kamloops | 250-372-5454

Felka-Mark Drywall Ltd. Kelowna | 250-862-4807

Emco Corporation Ltd. - Kamloops Kamloops | 250-851-2128

Evans Fire Protection Ltd. Kamloops | 250-376-0296

Emco Corporation Ltd. - Kelowna Kelowna | 250-765-3653

Evolution Mechanical Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-0078

Emco Corporation Ltd. - Cranbrook Cranbrook | 250-426-6251

Excel Personnel Inc. Kelowna | 778-484-8157

Emil Anderson Construction (EAC) Inc. - Kelowna Kelowna | 250-763-8232

Excel Ventilation Ltd. Kelowna | 250-769-5202

F Falcon Railing & Superdeck Inc. Kelowna | 250-765-2248 Falcon Refrigeration & AC Ltd. West Kelowna | 250-769-8741 Farrer Rentals Vernon | 250-545-9108 FBC West Kelowna | 250-768-8750

“Specializing in Structural Architectural & Utility Precast Products”

CONCRETE PRODUCTS • Manholes • Catch Basins • Picnic Tables

• Septic Tanks • Utility Products • Barriers • Box Culvert • Parking Curbs • C.I. Frame & Grates

• Oil Interceptors • Inlet/Outlet Structures • Light Pole Bases

1161A Chief Louis Way, Kamloops Fax: (250) 372-5786 • Email: info@kempconcrete.com • Web: www.kempconcrete.com

DELIVERY & CRANE SERVICE AVAILABLE

G Gabe's Painting & Decorating Ltd. Kamloops | 250-374-4331 Genelle Improvement District Genelle | 250-693-2362 Geometrik Manufacturing Inc. West Kelowna | 250-769-1500 Geotility Geothermal Installation Corp. Kelowna | 250-762-5776

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Glass Canada Inc. Kelowna | 250-454-9923

Harris Rebar Kelowna | 250-766-0608

Infinite Source Systems Corp. Vancouver | 604-294-6557

Glen McKillop & Associates Inc. Kelowna | 250-765-2204

Harrison Industrial Contracting Ltd. Kamloops | 250-828-1996

Inland Glass & Aluminum Ltd. Kamloops | 250-374-7306

Global Payments Direct Vancouver | 800-361-8170

Hebditch Contracting Ltd. Cranbrook | 250 426 3835

Inland Technical Services Ltd. Kamloops | 250-828-2767

Graham Design Builders LP Kelowna | 250-765-6662

Heimann & Sons Masonry Inc. Armstrong | 250-546-8633

Integrated Fire Protection Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-3482

Grayhawk Industries Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-1531

Heritage Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. Nelson | 250-354-2066

Interior Health Kelowna | 250-870-5831

Greyback Construction Ltd. Penticton | 250 493 7972

Highmark Excavating Inc. Kelowna | 250-861-1166

Interior Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Kamloops | 250-372-3441

Grizzly Metal Fab Inc. Kelowna | 250-766-1566

Hil Tech Contracting Trail | 250-364-0900

Interior Reforestation Co Ltd. Cranbrook | 250-426-5988

GRM Sealants & Coatings Inc. West Kelowna | 778 755 5810

Home Building Centre Vernon | 250-545-5384

Interior Roofing (2011) Ltd. Penticton | 250-492-7985

Ground Source Drilling Ltd. Kelowna | 250-762-2519

Horizon Electric Inc. Kelowna | 250-861-4777

GTA Architecture Ltd. Kelowna | 250-979-1668

Horizon North Manufacturing Kamloops | 250-828-2644

Interoute Construction Ltd. dba BA Blacktop (Cranbrook) Cranbrook | 250-426-7205

Guillevin International Co. - Kamloops Kamloops | 250-374-2454

Houle Electric Limited - Kamloops Kamloops | 250-828-7939

Guillevin International Co. - Kelowna Kelowna | 250-860-2259

Houle Electric Limited - Kelowna Kelowna | 250-765-9660

Hall Excavating Kamloops | 250-573-2782 Hancon Constructors Ltd. Armstrong | 250-546-7006 Hanington Painting Inc. Kelowna | 250-215-3179

SICA MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS

Jade Electric Ltd. Kelowna | 250-763-2525

Jordans Contract Sales - Kamloops Kamloops | 250-372-7515 Jordans Rugs Ltd. Vancouver | 250-861-8656

Inter-Valley Electric Peachland | 250-767-3149

Howell Electric Ltd. Kamloops | 250-374-5771 Hub International Barton Insurance Brokers Kamloops | 250-372-3155

I Industra Construction Corp. Burnaby | 604-422-0046

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SICA MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS

Kamco Installations Ltd. Kamloops | 250-374-3934 Kami Carpets Ltd. Kamloops | 250-374-7787 Kamloops Augering & Boring Ltd. Kamloops | 250-573-7814 Kamloops Indian Band Kamloops | 250-828-9840 Kays Road Contracting Ltd. Nelson | 250-509-1567 Keldon Electric & Data Ltd. - Kelowna Kelowna | 250-861-4255 Keldon Electric & Data Ltd. - Penticton Penticton | 250-493-7177 Kelowna Lite Kast Kelowna | 250-491-8425 Kelowna Roofing (1984) Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-4441 Kelowna Steel Fabricators Ltd. Kelowna | 250-763-5117 Kemp Concrete Products Kamloops | 250-374-1552 Kentash Holdings Ltd. Summerland | 250-488-1375 Kettle Valley Moulding & Millwork Kelowna | 250-765-1521 Kimberley Electric Ltd. Kimberley | 250-427-5115 Kimco Controls Ltd. Kelowna | 250-491-2282

L Laing Roofing Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-3866 Latina Landscapes & Maintenance Kamloops | 250-372-0994 Lavington Sand & Gravel Ltd. Vernon | 250-545-7010 Leavitt Machinery Kelowna | 250-762-8480 Ledcor Construction Limited Kelowna | 250-491-2991 Lennox Industries Canada Ltd. West Kelowna | 250-573-3390 Levelton Consultants Ltd. Kelowna | 250-491-9778 Littco Enterprises Ltd. Drywall and Insulation Kelowna | 250-765-6444 LNB Construction Inc. Kamloops | 250-374-4551 Loomis Kelowna | 250-470-4618 Lortap Enterprises Ltd. Revelstoke | 250-769-9460 Lynx Brand Fence Products (2004) Inc. Kelowna | 250-765-1468

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M M & K Plumbing & Heating Co. Limited Cranbrook | 250-426-7448 M & K Ready Mix Inc. Vernon | 250-545-7238 M. Weiss Masonry Inc. Kelowna | 250-762-7259 M3 Steel Structures Ltd. Kamloops | 250-374-1074 Maddocks Construction Ltd. Armstrong | 250-546-9551 Madge Contracting Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-1180 Maglio Building Center Nelson | 250-352-6661 Maglio Installations Ltd. Nelson | 250-365-3332 Maloney Contractors Ltd. Kelowna | 250-769-2395 Maple Reinders Inc. (SICA) Kelowna | 250-765-8892 Marson Mechanical Ltd. Chase | 250-319-0359 Martech Electrical Systems Ltd. Castlegar | 250-365-2115 Marvelous Ideas Contracting Ltd. West kelowna | 250-258-8728 McGregor & Thompson Hardware Kelowna | 250-860-6282

N N & H Contracting Ltd. Kamloops | 250-374-1323 Nagle Creative Carpets Ltd. - DBA United Floors Kamloops | 250-374-1223

McNiven Masonry Kelowna | 250-765-7042

National Concrete Accessories Kamloops Kamloops | 250-374-6295

MDG Contracting Services Inc. Sparwood | 250-425-9943

National Concrete Accessories - Kelowna Kelowna | 250-717-1616

Meiklejohn Architects Inc. Kelowna | 250-762-3004

Nedco Electrical Supply Vernon | 250-545-5391

Meiklejohn Architects Inc. Penticton | 250-492-3143

Network Bonding & Insurance Services Inc (SICA) Vancouver | 604-294-1236

Mercury Steel Ltd. Calgary | 800-661-1613 Mertion Excavating Ltd. Vernon | 250-542-9394

New Monaco LP Kelowna | 250-767-9000 Nielsen Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. Penticton | 250-492-3916

One Time Electrical New Denver | 250-551-8463

Platinum Power Contracting Ltd. Kelowna | 250-878-4131

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. Kelowna Kelowna | 250-869-3644

Powder Ventures Excavating Ltd. Sun Peaks | 250-851-1021

OK Builders Supplies Ltd. Kelowna | 250-763-3622

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O.K. Excavating (div. of Green Leaf Ent. Ltd.) Kelowna | 250-765-4902

Pavilion Fire Protection Ltd. kelowna | 778-581-3450

Pronto Enterprises Ltd. Kamloops | 250-372-9644

Refrigerative Supply Ltd. Kelowna | 250-763-3114

School District #06 - Rocky Mountain Invermere | 250-342-9243

Shanahan's Ltd. - Kelowna Kelowna | 250-765-5255

Prosol Distribution Inc. Kelowna | 250-868-9441

Regional District of Central Kootenay Nelson | (250) 352-6665

School District #08, Board of Education Nelson | 250-354-4871

Sierra Landscaping Ltd. Winfield | 250-766-2312

Regional District of Central Okanagan Kelowna | 250-469-6170

School District #10 (Arrow Lakes) Nakusp | 250-265-3638

SK Form & Finish Inc. Kelowna | 250-491-7535

Regional District of North Okanagan Coldstream | 250-550-3729

School District #22 Vernon | 250-549-9210

Source Electrical Services West Kelowna | 250-215-5078

Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen Penticton | 250-490-4103

School District #23 - Central Okanagan Kelowna | 250-491-4000

South Okanagan Concrete Products Ltd. Osoyoos | 250-495-7556

School District #53 Oliver | 250-498-3481

Southgate Electric Ltd. Kamloops | 250-828-2206

School District #58 - Nicola-Similkameen Merritt | 250-315-1113

Southwest Glass Ltd. Kamloops | 250-374-5303

School District #67 - Okanagan Skaha Penticton | 250-770-7700

Specialty Machine Works Ltd. Penticton | 250-493-4310

School District #73 - Kamloops/ Thompson Kamloops | 250-851-4420

Splatsin Enderby | 250-838-6496

Q Quantus Electric Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-1400

R R & R Reinforcing Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-2077

Response Fire System Ltd. Kamloops | 250-578-7779

SICA MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS

R.S. Foundation Systems Ltd. Calgary | 403-569-6986

Rite-Way Fencing Inc. - Kamloops Kamloops | 250-314-9569

R1310 Holdings Ltd. dba KM Contracting Kamloops | 250-319-7276

Robinson Masonry Ltd. Kamloops | 250-377-8822

R355 Enterprises Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-9860

Rolling Mix Concrete (B.C) Ltd. Prince George | 250-563-9213

Radian Mechanical Inc. Kelowna | 250-861-4636

Rutland Glass (1994) Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-9400

Rambow Mechanical Ltd. Kelowna | 250-762-8999

Ryder Roofing Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-3191

Ramco Floor & Tile Kelowna | 250-860-2277

Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. Kelowna | 778-738-1700

Sandale Utility Products Surrey | 604-882-2080

Redbuilt LLC Vancouver | 604-676-9445

Sawchuk Developments Co. Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-3838

Red Deer Piling Inc. Red Deer County | 403-347-3220

School District #05 Southeast Kootenay Cranbrook | 250-417-2054

Redline Contracting Ltd. Kelowna | 250-861-9496

School District #83 North Okanagan Shuswap Salmon Arm | 250-832-9415 Scotiabank Kelowna | 250-712-4098

Standard Roofing Corporation Salmon arm | 250-833-1992 STBR Consulting Ltd. Kelowna | 250-979-8260

Scuka Enterprises Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-0136

Steel-Craft Door Products Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-4765

Secure-Rite Mobile Storage Inc. Kelowna | 250-861-3955 Select Window Fashions Peachland | 778-479-0010

SRM Concrete Summerland | 250-494-9889

Stemmer Enterprises Ltd. Salmon Arm | 250-832-7357 Stewart Mortgage Corp. Kamloops | 250-372-1995

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Stikshen Electrical Services Kelowna | 250-864-1915

Team Foundation Systems Ltd. Kelowna | 250-868-8325

Trainor Mechanical Contractors Ltd. Nelson | 250-352-7588

Stone Cliff Builders Inc. Steinbach | 204-392-9920

Terracom Systems Ltd. West Kelowna | 778-755-5808

Trane - Kelowna Kelowna | 250-862-4660

Straight Line Contracting Ltd. Kamloops | 250-319-0635

TGC Consulting Ltd. Winfield | 250-766-4110

Travelers Insurance Company of Canada Vancouver | 604-696-8511

Strathcona Mechanical Ltd. Kelowna | 250-763-3879

The Guarantee Co. of North America (GCNA) Vancouver | 604-687-7688

Triggs Engineering Ltd. Kamloops | 250-372-3687

Structurlam Products LP Penticton | 250-492-8912

Thermo Design Insulation Ltd. West Kelowna | 778-754-5670

Stuart Olson Inc. Richmond | 778-214-0219 Sun Valley Painting & Decorating Corp. Kamloops | 250-372-0027

Thompson Rivers University Kamloops | 250-828-5110 Thompson Valley Painting Contractors Ltd. Kamloops | 250-372-9923

Systematic Mill Installations Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-0028

Thompson Valley Restoration DKI Kamloops | 250-372-1335

T.A. Rendek & Associates Ltd. Creston | 250-428-9445

Thompson Valley Roofing Kamloops | 250-851-5269

Tamarack Centre (Pellex Holdings Ltd) Cranbrook | 250-426-2231

TKI Construction Ltd. Kelowna | 250-491-1130

Taylor & Son's Ltd. Kamloops | 250-828-0045

Tomtar Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-8122

Taylor Pro Training Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-7624

Top 40 Woodworks Ltd. Kamloops | 250-374-9002

Underhill Geomatics Ltd. Kamloops | 250-372-8835

Team Construction Management (1981) Ltd. Kelowna | 250-868-8326

Town of Osoyoos Osoyoos | 250-495-6191

United Landscapes Kelowna | 250-860-3753

Trail Roofing Ltd. Trail | 250-364-2900

Twin River Plumbing & Heating Kamloops | 250-376-0221 Twin Rivers Controls Ltd. Castlegar | 250-365-2009

Urban Systems Ltd. - Kamloops Kamloops | 250-374-8311 Urban Systems Ltd. - Kelowna Kelowna | 250-762-2517

V Valley Curbing Ltd. Kelowna | 250-860-8742 Valley Plumbing & Valley Heating Kelowna | 250-491-0680 Van-Kel Irrigation A Div Emco Corporation Kelowna | 250-762-3180

SICA MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS

Sunco Drywall (2014) Ltd. Kelowna | 250-807-2270

Thompson Nicola Regional District Kamloops | 250-377-8673

Tri-Kon Precast Concrete Products Cranbrook | 250-426-8162

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W Warnaar Steel Tech Ltd. Kelowna | 250-765-8800 Warner Rentals Ltd. - Kamloops Kamloops | 250-374-3515 Warner Rentals Ltd - Princeton Princeton | 250-295-0101 Warner Rentals Ltd. - Salmon Arm Salmon Arm | 250-833-0064

SICA MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS

WCS Western Canadian Steel Kelowna | 250-448-4900 Wesco Distribution - Canada Inc. Kelowna Kelowna | 250-862-8200

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Western Roofing Master Roofers Cranbrook Cranbrook | 250-426-0156

West Kootenay Mechanical 2001 Ltd. Trail | 250-364-1541

Western Roofing Master Roofers Ltd. Kamloops | 250-374-0154

Winter Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Kelowna | 250-491-2106

Westbank First Nation West Kelowna | 250-769-4999

Westhills Aggregates Limited Partnership Penticton | 250-492-2225

Wolseley Mechanical Group - Kelowna Kelowna | 250-860-4991

Westburne Electric - Kelowna Kelowna | 250-860-4988 Westburne Electric Supply - Cranbrook Cranbrook | 250-426-6263 Westburne Electric Supply (BC) Kamloops Kamloops | 250-374-1331 Western Financial Group (Network) Inc. Kelowna | 250-762-2217

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West Edge Engineering Ltd. Kamloops | 250-374-5433

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Second Look on Contracts

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new projects posted on BidCentral in province of BC in the past year 740 more projects than last year

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• apply a continual improvement process A strong safety culture is visible at all levels of the organization and it is this culture that shapes our behaviour by the atmosphere created. As a result, a company with this culture will experience lower incident rates, less turnover, less absenteeism, fewer at-risk behaviours, and higher productivity. SICA offers a complete interactive safety management system that will automate all your safety program activities and documents. It will be customized with your company name and logo, along with colour branding. The first thing to appear when you log in will be your dashboard, including a calendar, any news items, actions required, training requirements, and/ or recommendations. The system is compatible with a computer, tablet, or mobile app, which allows an unlimited number of users to access the system at the same time. An administrator will determine which users have what level of security access. The information stored is backed up every evening and secured in a separate database. It is user-friendly which makes it easy to securely upload, edit, and share documents throughout your organization, ensuring compliance with WorkSafeBC and your own policies. Incorporating a safety management system will ease the requirements to become COR certified and help with maintenance and certification audits. The safety management system is made up of the following components: • Policy, programs, and procedures • Assessments • Inspections • Meetings • Investigation • Company locations • Equipment • Employee records • Reports

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Embracing the purpose era

egardless of the size of your business or the sector you operate in, the purpose movement is shaking up the rules of business and ringing in a new era where business is an active participant in making the world a better place. Sound slightly utopian? Perhaps, but with success stories like TOMS and Patagonia, it is very apparent that business and purpose can be combined with great impact and rewards. These success stories, and many more like them are causing those in the business world to sit up and take notice. And we’re seeing successful leaders such as Sir Richard Branson not only embracing this new standard but they are also leading the charge. “We need a new mindset to make capitalism an acceptable force in the world. If businesses are purely about profit and amassing bonuses, screwing people and the world in the process, then they will not be around for long, and don’t deserve to be. But if they start to be a force for good, I genuinely think we could get on top of most of the problems of the world.” 1 -Sir Richard Branson

The perfect storm Corporate social responsibility, triple bottom line, corporate social innovation, corporate citizenship, shared value, the fifth P in marketing – you`ve likely heard at least one of these popular

phrases, and the list continues to grow. Though there are nuances in the definitions of each, all of these terms are connected to the concept that business and society are interdependent. Traditionally, non-profit organizations shouldered the lion’s share of responsibility for tackling the challenges that communities face - everything from homelessness and water and food insecurity to increased pressures on the environment. Cutbacks in traditional funding sources coupled with an increased demand for services have many non-profit organizations facing some very tough decisions. On the flip side, we are seeing more and more non-profit and business sectors, government, and citizens recognizing that the health of our communities is everyone’s responsibility and it’s creating some innovative partnerships. The expectation around the role of business in communities in particular has shifted quite dramatically, and continues to do so. Doing the right thing in business – meaning ethical practices — is just table stakes at this point. Consumers and employees are expecting businesses to be active participants in building strong, healthy communities. Moreover, the business community is recognizing that their success is tied to the success of the community around it; a business can’t succeed if the community is failing.

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Though expectations are high, the good news for the business sector is that it not only has the ability to apply its expertise in ways that matter to communities, but they can also reap some pretty significant rewards in the process. Companies that authentically embrace purpose in their operations see a number of benefits including: 1. Employee recruitment and retention - Graham Lowe, author of Creating Healthy Organizations3, reviewed the best workplaces in Canada and found a common thread: companies with a strong commitment to the community also had vibrant, soughtafter workplaces where staff turnover was low. By working together for a common purpose and greater good, a strong sense of pride, family, and commitment were evident not only internally but with relationships externally as well. 2. Increased profitability - We all know the integral role that employees play in the success of a business. When employees are happy, companies see greater efficiency, profits, and loyalty from their customers. Gallup looked at 199 studies covering 152 organizations, 44 industries, and 26 countries. They discovered that for companies with more employee engagement, their profitability jumped by 16 per cent. Not only that, general productivity was 18 per cent higher than other companies, customer loyalty was 12 per cent higher, and quality jumped up by an incredible 60 per cent.4 Compelling, isn’t it? 3. Customers become your marketers - We all know how powerful word of mouth is. We are inundated by thousands of marketing messages in a single day (some stats estimate 3000 ads per day). It’s cluttered out there, and the fact is that many of us tend to tune it out. We rely on recommendations from our friends, family, and co-workers. When you incorporate purpose beyond profit into your business, your customers naturally become your biggest marketers. The founder of TOMS, Blake Mycoskie, has been quoted telling a great story that illustrates this point. He spotted a woman wearing bright red TOMS in an airport once and approached her to ask

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Next steps How do you embed purpose into your business? It is much easier than you may think, and you may already be testing the waters without realizing it. Philanthropy and sponsorships are typically the first steps that businesses take as they begin to develop partnerships in the non-profit sector. Volunteer programs and innovative partner-

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ships that leverage your unique assets and expertise are just some of the options to explore as you deepen your engagement. One thing to remember is there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. You can tailor your involvement based on the size of your company and on the impact areas that mean the most to your organization, your stakeholders, or your community. Perhaps the most important thing you can do as you’re exploring the various options and implementing your program is to share your stories. Talk about it, sing about it, and shout it from the rooftops. Not

It’s an exciting time for business as legacy is becoming an important consideration in day-to-day operations. The power of an entire community coming together is undeniable. And whether it seems utopian or not, the vision of strong, healthy communities is worth fighting for – now and into the future. Welcome to the purpose era. ◆ Sue Manzuik works in the community engagement department at Interior Savings. Passionate about purpose in business, she is an advocate for strategic non-profit and for-profit partnerships that support healthy, sustainable communities. Follow her on Twitter: @SueManzuik.

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On the upswing Capri Insurance holds annual charity golf tourney

n a sunny Wednesday morning in mid-August, 36 teams of golfers sporting golf garb, the odd costume, and big smiles begin a day filled with fun, competition, and a lot of heart. The Capri Charity Golf Classic is in its 26th year at the Harvest Golf Club in Kelowna and is held in the support of the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club. Capri Insurance is a full-service insurance provider and has been helping families and businesses since 1975. With 12 locations throughout B.C., the Kelowna branch of Capri Insurance has been heading up the charity golf tournament for 10 years. “Many of our staff and clients have used the Boys and Girls Club “The Okanagan Peaches” at the Hole services at some point in their lives,” says Erika Jarvis in One with Valley Mitsubishi. of Capri Insurance, the main organizer of the event. “It’s something that is very near and dear to our hearts.” The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club has been providing services and programs to children and families for more than 55 years. Their programs support the physical, educational, and social development for more than 6,000 young people and their families each year. “Employees are heavily involved,” Jarvis says. “Many of our staff volunteer, golf, and assist in various parts of the tournament.” Planning for the August tournament usually begins in January, and Jarvis says the event sells out almost immediately. The event is a full 18-hole shotgun start where 144 Lexi the Wonderdog greets golfers at the golfers on 36 teams strive to out-drive, out-slice, and Milestones sponsored hole. out-putt the competition. The day is filled with activities, Refreshments at the Tiki Bar with the meals, refreshments, and a live auction. Original Iceberg Float. In the 10 years that Capri Insurance has been involved with the tournament, they have raised over $400,000 for the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club. “Community involvement is a core part of our culture at Capri,” says Jarvis. “Supporting organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs leads to healthy and vibrant communities, and we feel incredibly grateful to be a part of that.” Capri Insurance is also involved in Canstruction, an initiative that supports the community food bank. They also support young athletes, local hospitals, and contribute to many community fundraisers. For now, another successful golf tournament wraps up where close to $50,000 was raised for the Club. “It’s a super fun day and supports such a great organization in our community,” says Jarvis. “Thanks should go out to everyone who makes this tournament a success; we’re all looking forward to next Spin to win with Winmar Restoration. year’s event.” ◆ 54

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f you’ve been paying attention, you know that competition for skilled workers in British Columbia is intense. Supply is tight and 94 per cent of B.C.’s construction employers is hiring. The latest BuildForce Canada report predicts a skilled worker shortage of 15,000 workers over the next eight years. This is down from a few years ago, but with too many retirements, too few new entrants, and $296 billion in proposed construction projects, employers need an HR strategy. Economics 101 says when there’s not enough supply prices go up. But do they?

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1) RETENTION IS ABOUT MORE THAN MONEY: THINK BENEFITS AND COMPANY CULTURE Our surveys show successful retention takes more than competitive compensation packages. Small employers are doing the best job keeping their workers, despite offering lower wages and fewer benefits. Large employers – those with 100 or more employees – are the biggest spenders but suffer with the weakest retention rates. Even though 69 per cent offered raises last year and 80 per cent are paying overtime, more than half still lost workers due to pay. Benefits are everywhere. Employers need to offer the complete package to be competitive. Even the smallest companies (with less than five employees) are offering health, RRSP, training/mentoring programs, and career planning. Only 15 per cent of employers said they don’t offer any benefits at all. Are competitive forces closing the gap between small, large, union, and open shop employers? Any way you slice it, the construction workforce is highly mobile. Employers of all sizes can improve retention by developing personalized strategies that help skilled tradespeople onto a career path that builds loyalty. Take a note from the technology companies who offer simple perks such as “doughnut day” or the occasional round of Tim Horton’s gift cards. Don’t be a sceptic – these types of perks go a long way, especially with younger employees.

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Skilled workers with 10-plus years of experience are much more mobile than other workers. Journeypeople are the most likely to express wage dissatisfaction. Experienced workers in their prime earning years understand their value and are making sure they get their dues. Employers must find ways to deliver recognition and value beyond dollars: consider retention bonuses, succession plans, mentorship programs, and ownership options to help you create value that can’t easily be found elsewhere.

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3) LOOKING TO NEW TALENT POOLS IS GOOD BUSINESS Alberta’s workforce is shifting westward – this is good news for B.C.’s shortages. Nearly half of the employer respondents have hired a worker from the Alberta oil fields in the past year. Of the 450 skilled workers that participated in the survey, 15 per cent were female, and an impressive 70 per cent of them are apprentices. Women are ready to work and are putting in the hours to get the skills they need. A third of the female respondents received raises last year, and most either already have their credentials (53 per cent) or are actively earning them (27 per cent).

If you’re wondering how you’re going to develop a competicellent resources: 1) LNG CANADA Trades Training Fund. This is a $1,000,000 private fund from LNG Canada open to any construction employer in B.C. who would like help paying for apprenticeship training. All construction trades are eligible, and turnaround is quick. Employers don’t pay out of pocket and may submit for multiple employees. www.bccassn. com/lngcanada 2) Skilled Trades Employment Program. STEP has 12 offices around B.C., staffed by 17 skilled trades placement specialists. If you’re a construction employer with a job to fill, they will source and screen candidates for you. If you hire a STEP candidate, the program can help that worker get job ready with gear, tickets, and other supports. www. stepbc.ca 3) BCCA Employee Benefit Program: Whatever your company size, EPB has a package that will work for you. It’s a nonprofit plan provided and governed by the industry. www. bccabenefits.ca ◆

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Supporting the communities who support them Nor-Val Equipment Rentals is the one-stop shop for more than just rentals in the Okanagan and Shuswap By Samantha Sommerfield

ver two decades ago, Jim Clipperton and his father sat at the kitchen table of their farmhouse in Armstrong, B.C. and negotiated the purchase of their first piece of equipment. Now, 22 years later, Nor-Val Equipment Rentals (Nor-Val) is a multi-point company serving areas as far north as Golden,

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at our busiest time, we have up to 50 employees on board. If it was not for past and current employees, Nor-Val wouldn’t be where it is today.” Nor-Val is now the one-stop shop for the entire Okanagan and Shuswap area, with everything from wallpaper steamers to 85-inch booms and 10,000-pound

telehandlers. They even offer LiftPro courses for boom, scissor lift, and telehandler certification. Clipperton notes that even though they may seem like a big company they still make a point of keeping the momand-pop-shop mentality that is at the heart of their business. “Everyone that works for Nor-Val considers it a family, and that is what probably makes me the proudest,” says Clipperton. “I grew up in Cold Lake — a very small town in Northern Alberta — where all the neighbours and farmers would get together and help each other out. That was instilled in me by my parents and grandparents and that is what I would like to pass on to my guys.” It is from this mom-and-pop-shop mentality that heart has trickled over and motivated Clipperton’s business to be involved in the communities they serve. You can find Nor-Val stores in Armstrong, Vernon, and Lake Country (Kelowna), and if you take a look around those communities, you will find the Nor-Val’s name on many things like billboards, Zambonis, and sport venues. “Armstrong’s arena is actually called Nor-Val Sports Centre. It’s been like that for over 10 years now. We were a vital part of the concept and construction of the arena,” says Clipperton. “The money that we make goes back into the communities that we serve. So when you rent from us it goes back to your children, your hockey teams, and your ball diamonds. That is why we want our name

out there, so that people realize that their money is being put back into their community.” Nor-Val is known in the community for supporting local sports but they are also involved in other programs, such as Kindale Developmental Association, an organization that assists people with disabilities to find jobs and homes and live more independently. “We are very proud to have sponsored Kindale for over 20 years,” says Clip-

perton. “One of our employees is a Kindale client and he has been working for us for five years, and is now full-time. So it isn’t just hockey and sports – we like to support all initiatives.” Nor-Val is humble about supporting their community and aims to continue contributing what they can when they can even with the growing market. “We don’t look for a lot of recognition – we just like to support the communities who support us.” ◆

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Obligation of Good Faith in Contracting

he Supreme Court of Canada changed the legal landscape for contracts in the decision of Bhasin v. Hrynew, [2014] SCC 71. This decision created a new common law obligation of good faith that applies to all commercial contracts. It imposes an obligation on parties to a contract to perform their contractual duties honestly and reasonably, and it further imposes a requirement not to lie or otherwise mislead the other party about matters directly linked to the performance of the contract. It is important to note that the duty of good faith does not require a person to put the interests of other parties before their own, nor does it require a duty of loyalty, but it cannot be contracted out. In other words, you cannot make a term in your construction contract where there is no duty of good faith. This will have implications on contractual interpretation when disputes arise. Special attention should be paid to contracts that do not define the scope of work to be done. Issues of undefined scope where the owner may be considered less sophisticated will be analyzed in the rubric of good

faith rather than a strict contractual analysis. Previously, if it wasn’t provided for in the contract, it was not included. Now, however, if the contract would otherwise indicate to an unsophisticated party that the project would be built for a certain price, it may well impose an obligation to do all the work that was implied on the face of the contract and not just what was specifically named. In this regard, we are seeing more contracts that spell out specifically what is not included. Similarly, hiding the use of materials that are less expensive than specified — while still considered structurally adequate — is a breach of the duty of good faith and would result in damages. Homeowners who enter into build contracts will likewise be impressed with the duties of good faith and may be liable for making insufficient arrangements for things such as financing arrangements, refusing to sign change orders, or paying for extras. The duty of good faith goes both ways. It will require carefully prepared contracts and attention to detail. Further, it will require that details given about the building contract in

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order to get the job, or about the scope of the project in order to attract bidders be reasonable and accurate and that exceptions or omissions from the project being contracted for be spelled out clearly. On the other hand, it may also give teeth to collection efforts against defaulting owners. A breach of a duty of good faith may well be sufficient to pierce the corporate veil to get at an individual where the company is contracting for the build. Careful contractors will review and follow the terms of their contracts and be careful not to engage in conduct or representations that may be misleading. Failure to do so could result in significant liability. ◆ Kent Burnham is a partner at Nixon Wenger LLP in Vernon, B.C and is the head of the Civil Litigation practice group. Kent practises a wide range of civil litigation with an emphasis on construction, contract, employment, and land disputes. Visit www.nixonwenger.com for more information on Kent Burnham and Nixon Wenger LLP.

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Under cover: New roof for Kelowna Law Courts By Melanie Franner

fter almost 22 years of service, the Kelowna Law Courts building is getting a new roof. This marks the first time that the roof has been replaced since the iconic structure was built in 1994. And with nine different roof levels, the project comes with its own set of challenges. “I did the original inspection on the roof when it was built in 1994,” says Craig Baker, president of Associated Roof Services (2003) Ltd., who adds that he was contracted by Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions, the property management firm, to create the roof replacement specification for the tender, and to provide roofing inspections throughout construction. “There were air blisters in the roofing system and rather than wait for them to fall apart and risk getting the insulation wet, Brookfield opted to replace it,” he says. “It became a matter of cost efficiency.” Although Baker states the specification itself was fairly typical, he is quick to add the project is not. “The complicated part of the site conditions is the nine different roof levels,” he explains. “It goes from 93 feet high to 16 feet high. Scaffolding had to be built to deal with the 93-foot, 48-foot, and 35-foot roof areas because they were too high for ladders.”

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Open for business One of the more complicated features of the Kelowna Law Courts project is that the

building will remain operational throughout the roof replacement work. The Kelowna Law Courts building is the only main courthouse within the city. It has 12 judges presiding, and between 5,000 and 10,000 people frequenting it each year. To ensure that the proceedings remain private, new 3M window film has been applied on the majority of the courthouse windows. And the working crew will have access to the roofing system from the exterior of the building only. “The front of the building is totally accessible,” says Powers. “Theoretically, the public shouldn’t even know that we’re there.” Powers adds that each of his crew also had to go through a security background check before being admitted to the site, and the sheriff is the only one who can provide that access. “It’s a high-profile job for us,” says Powers. “And it’s an interesting one in that it has the security aspect to it, along with the multi-level roof lines.” That being said, Powers is quick to admit that things are going well so far. “Everything is running smoothly,” he says. “We may have to do some afterhours work when we get above the judges’ chambers but things should continue to go well. We don’t foresee any significant hurdles, especially as 95 per cent of the work is being done in-house by our team.” And if all does go well, the thousands of people who visit the Kelowna Law Courts building each year will not even notice the hard work and dedicated efforts being invested in extending the longevity of their beloved courthouse. ◆

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Reinforcing the community Harris Rebar in Kelowna supports infrastructure projects and the surrounding community By Samantha Sommerfield

ith over 70 locations throughout North America, Harris Rebar is seen as a

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pany for 18 years. In his time with the

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business has also become involved in the

Stoney Creek, and Nanaimo branches,

community. The branch is involved with

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Emergency Ready Osoyoos’ new fire hall delivers a big upgrade to the community’s fire fighting capability By Kelly Gray

soyoos, B.C. is a growing community of more than 4,600 permanent residents in the south Okanagan area near the U.S. border. To help keep its residents safe, the town sought direction on its fire services with a commissioned study in 2007. The idea was to look at the needs of the community, which includes the town as well as the Osoyoos Rural Protection District and the Osoyoos Indian Band, and how the facility could be upgraded to better react to major emergencies. The study found serious challenges with the existing structure and recommended a new fire hall be built in an effort to stay ahead of the safety curve. The next step came in 2011 when KMBR Architects Planners Inc. completed a needs analysis, and programming and preliminary design study for a new fire hall. By the fall of 2014, the town received support for the facility in a public referendum and KMBR Architects was commissioned to complete the design and proceed to the implementation phases for the new structure located on 74th Avenue. With a budgeted construction cost of $5.6 million, the facility is expected to open fall 2016. 68

According to the architects, the design calls for 1310 square metres of main area space plus approximately 300 square metres of mezzanine space adjacent to the apparatus bays. The new fire hall includes four drivethrough apparatus bays sized to accommodate up to eight pieces of fire-fighting equipment. It also includes a kitchen, administrative areas, training and storage space, and an emergency operations centre. “The features and size of the project reflect the needs of local firefighters,” says Witmar Abele, lead architect on the project. He points out that the new hall has been designed to expand from four drive-through bays to six drive-through bays. Built to meet the standards of safety, durability, and communications systems, the new Osoyoos site will be built to a minimum 50year duty cycle. The drive-through apparatus bays help to ensure safety of the firefighters and the public. As well, the rear-approaching driveway offers a turning radius that will allow for larger-sized equipment in the future. Fire trucks can also park without taking up any road allowance. The Osoyoos Emergency Operations Centre will be housed in a multi-purpose room designed to operate as a multi-agency

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centre that can support police, ambulance, and fire as well as the town’s operational staff and other government and privatesector officials. The design offers an on-site emergency generator and fuel station to ensure continued operation of the fire hall and Emergency Operations Centre during power outages. When it’s not needed for emergency operations, the room will be available for community use. To keep emergency crews up to the task, the fire hall building and site includes a standard classroom, training tower, and a half-acre of land for outdoor exercises. “The training tower allows firefighters to practice essential fire protection skills in one small area,” says Abele. “There is also designated area for a future burn house.” The building is expecting to achieve a high level of environmental stewardship in conformance with the Town of Osoyoos Integrated Community Sustainability Plan with a target of Net Zero ready status. Greyback Construction of Penticton, the general contractor for the project, brought a lot of experience to the project. Craig Donoghue, project manager, points out they were able to reduce costs by utilizing their network of trades and suppliers. By using alternate heat pumps coupled with the geothermal

loop helped to reduce mechanical costs for HVAC. “The overall design for the building remained the same,” says Donoghue. “We turned to our past experience and trade knowledge to see where we could offer improvements.” Greyback also used local suppliers such as Structurlam to provide items such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels for the mezzanine. “These act as structural supports as well as floor area,” he says, noting that they used a lot of exposed glue laminated beams for both visual effect and structural performance. Looking over the exterior area, Donoghue suggests this will be an excellent training location as the building reaches its full potential. He points to anchors extending up the outside of the four-storey tower, saying they will enable fire crews to practice repelling and climbing without having to go offsite. The parking lot features discharge hoods for crews training with hoses. Water streams are redirected into a reservoir in the draft pit to help reduce water waste when crews are training. There is also a natural gas line piped in for live-fire training, and a vehicle extrication pad. Donoghue concludes that projects such as the fire hall are even more worthwhile because they are helping to contribute to the region. “We are proud to have won the tender and to bring our unique skill set to this important job in Osoyoos,” he says. “We are a local company with workers, suppliers, and trade contractors from the Okanagan. Being involved in the construction of this new fire hall is something we are all very proud of.” ◆

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