Spring 2022
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MESSAGES
British Columbia
Scott Bone
CEO, Northern Regional Construction Association
Donna Grant
President, Vancouver Regional Construction Association
Clifford Kshyk
CEO, Southern Interior Construction Association
Rory Kulmala
CEO, Vancouver Island Construction Association
Alberta
Unfortunately, this issue the planned Opening Remarks from Alberta fell through. If you’re interested in sharing your thoughts and expertise related to this province in our next edition, please contact editor@matrixgroupinc.net.
Ryan Dalgleish
Principal, Building Professionals
PROJECT SPOTLIGHTS
BRITISH COLUMBIA
MADE ICONIC WITH COPPER
The Vancouver Art Gallery’s mission is to improve quality of life through art. Its new location, sustainability goals, and iconic copper cladding will set a new standard for art galleries around the world.
ALBERTA
MODERN COMFORT MEETS BRITISH WHIMSY
A new lifestyle hotel in Calgary, dedicated to and inspired by Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, will balance modern comfort with British whimsy when doors open this summer.
SASKATCHEWAN
INFUSED WITH COMMUNITY
The new Pasqua First Nation Elders Lodge and Long-Term Care Facility near Regina is nearly complete. Its purpose is to be a much-needed home for Indigenous Elders who wish to remain close to their community.
MANITOBA
QAUMAJUQ: IT IS BRIGHT, IT IS LIT
Anchored by a three-story glass vault, Winnipeg’s new Qaumajuq Inuit art centre celebrates Inuit creativity. The centre is home to the largest collection of contemporary Inuit art in the world.
FEATURES
HVAC Strategies for Carbon Intensive Locations
By Samantha Lane and Jeff Rent, Stantec
The Evolving Office: Redefining Modern Workplaces
By Annie Bergeron, Gensler
Building Your Defense Against Cyber Threats
By Drew Carmichael, Iron Spear Information Security Ltd.
Aggressive Environmental Goals for Vancouver Fire Hall
By Tracy Dacko, Schock North America
Empowering Women Leaders in Skilled Trades
By The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum