Spring 2025
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Messages
British Columbia
To Build B.C.’s Future, We Need to Prioritize Growth and Support Construction Now
By Chris Atchison, President, British Columbia Construction Association
Alberta
Less Talk, More Action: Why Alberta’s Construction Industry Can’t Afford Distractions
By Bill Black, President, Calgary Construction Association
Saskatchewan
Building Saskatchewan Stronger Together
By Shannon Friesen, President, Construction Association of Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Building a Stronger Future: Advancing Women in the Construction Industry
By Alyssa Malenchak, Chair, Manitoba Women in Construction
Featured Western Canada Coverage
Twin-Tower Complex in Edmonton’s Garneau District: Saving Energy Using Structural Thermal Breaks
With expertise from Steven Oosterhof, Structural Engineer and Partner, DIALOG; Alan Bowden, Associate and Senior Project Engineer, RDH Building Science; and Rod Maas, Technical Director, Diamond Schmitt Architects
EmpowHERing the Future: Showing Women the Opportunities in Construction and Manufacturing
By Jenny Boudreau, Vice President Supply Chain, Saint-Gobain Canada
Reimagining Workspaces Today: Designing for People, Purpose, and Flexibility
With expertise from Rob Mitschke, Project Manager, PCL Construction’s Special Projects Division; John Vardalos, Chief Executive Officer, J5 Design; and Kristopher Banner, Director of Construction and Design, ATB
Bring Trades to School Program: Inspiring the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Workers
With expertise from Jeannine Martin, President, Vancouver Regional Construction Association
Advancing Energy-Efficient MURBs: Advancing Retrofits and Low-Carbon Solutions
By Sofia Marmolejo, Energy Efficiency Engineer, and Jasmine Mastracci, Policy & Strategy Consultant, FRESCo
The Rise of Tiny and Modular Homes in Western Canada: Prioritizing Safety with Fire-Retardant Materials
By Freya Hannah, Canadian Representative, Garnica
