Spring 2024
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MESSAGES
British Columbia
Jeannine Martin
President
Vancouver Regional
Construction Association
Clifford Kshyk
CEO Southern Interior Construction Association
Chris Atchison
President
British Columbia Construction Association
Nicole Bryant
CEO Northern Regional Construction Association
Rory Kulmala
CEO
Vancouver Island Construction Association
Bill Black
President
Calgary Construction Association
Kevin Dureau and Shannon Friesen
CEOs
Saskatchewan Construction Association
Klayton Gonçalves Senior
Economist and Head of Business Intelligence BuildForce Canada
FEATURES
Embracing The Future: Advantages of Utilizing 3D Digital Assets in Construction
By Aaron Chute, Consultant, MCW Group of Companies
Testing the Future of Seismic Resilience: What the NHERI Tallwood Project Revealed
By Dennis Gam, M.Eng., P.Eng., Principal, RJC Engineers
Building a Greener Future: Exploring the Implications of Bill S_222
By David Smith, President, Garnica’s North American Division
Smart Construction Robots: How to Fast-Track Building in Canada
By Dr. Tony Yang, University of British Columbia Civil Engineering Professor, Smart Structures Research Group Lead
Growing The Workforce with Early Engagement, Flexible Experiences, and Continuous Learning Opportunities
By Tammy Amstutz, Director, Workforce Strategies, Calgary Construction Association
From Foam to Footprint: Reducing Carbon Emissions With Spray Foam Insulation
By Mickel Maalouf, LEED Green Associate and Sustainable Building Science Manager, Huntsman Building Solutions
Smart Construction Robots: How to Fast-Track Building in Canada
By Dr. Tony Yang, University of British Columbia Civil Engineering Professor, Smart Structures Research Group Lead
Decarbonizing our Buildings: Where to Begin?
By Heather Elliot, Senior Associate, Building Envelope Specialist; and Sam Lane, Associate, Discipline Lead, Sustainability + Performance, Entuitive
Educating and Attracting Foreign Workers in Canada
By Omar Kaywan, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Goose Insurance
How Effective are Home Fire Sprinklers? Addressing the Common Myths and Assumptions
By Jo-Ann Gauthier, Western Regional Manager & National Manager, Field Operations, Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association; In Collaboration with Sean Tracey, Deputy Chief (Retired), Chair HFSC Canada