Fall 2023
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MESSAGES
British Columbia
Janine Martin
President
Vancouver Regional
Construction Association
Chris Atchison
President
British Columbia Construction Association
Shannon Friesen and Kevin Dureau
CEOs
Saskatchewan Construction Association
Ryan Dalgleish
Principal, Building Professionals
PROJECT SPOTLIGHTS
BRITISH COLUMBIA
ALL GROWN UP
Built more than a century ago, the Kitsilano Heritage Home, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, was a single-family, then multi-resident dwelling. Now it has been transformed once again, back to its traditional purpose and glory, with a twist of modern flair.
ALBERTA
A PLACE TO HEAL
The new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive
Cancer Centre in Calgary, Alberta, was
designed with patients and their healing
and wellbeing as the number one priority. In
fact, early conversations pondered, “what if a
building could give a hug?” Team members
from every organization involved set out to
make that hug a reality.
SASKATCHEWAN
A GRAND PRIZE PROJECT
For nearly a century, proceeds from The Kinsmen Home Lottery have supported the needs of people living in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The lottery’s grand prize show home has always been one of the most sought-after wins, and this year was no different as ticketholders vied for a million-dollar home with a Nordic design in a well-established neighbourhood.
MANITOBA
A VISION FOR RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENTE
Steinbach, Manitoba’s Southeast Event Centre will be a downtown hub of activity for residents of this growing city. From concerts to curling to being the new home for the city’s junior hockey team, the centre is designed to elevate every spectator’s experience.
FEATURES
BUILDING A RESILIENT FUTURE: MEETING CANADA’S URGENT QUEST FOR SAFER, GREENER HOMES
BY DR. LISA TOBBER, UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA OKANAGAN’S SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, PRINCIPAL RESEARCH CHAIR IN DISASTER RESILIENT BUILDINGS
APPLYING A SYSTEMS THINKING APPROACH TO OVERHEATING
BY VERONICA OCHOA, RJC ENGINEERS
THE BENEFITS OF INTEGRATION FOR ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, AND CLIENTS
BY SAPHRON SKINNER-WILLSON, METAFOR ARCHITECTURE INC.
BUILDING A MORE INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE: WOMEN BUILDING FUTURES’ COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUITY
BY JASMINE SALAZAR, WOMEN BUILDING FUTURES
SIMPLE IN THEORY: PRESERVATION, RECYCLING, AND REUSE IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
BY SHEILA MOLLOY, COAST WASTE
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (CWMA)