Spring 2023

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British Columbia

THE LABOUR CHALLENGE: ARE WE DOING ENOUGH?

Jeannine Martin

President Vancouver Regional Construction Association

Chris Atchison

President British Columbia Construction Association

Rory Kulmala

CEO Vancouver Island Construction Association

Clifford Kshyk

CEO Southern Interior Construction Association

Nicole Bryant

CEO Northern Regional Construction Association

Alberta

ONE LONG HANGOVER: IS THERE A REMEDY FOR THESE NEVER-ENDING AILMENTS?

By Bill Black, President, Calgary Construction Association

Saskatchewan

CHANGE AND INNOVATION: NEW AND DIFFERENT WAYS TO MOVE FORWARD, TOGETHER

By Kevin Dureau and Shannon Friesen, CEOs Saskatchewan Construction Association

Manitoba

IS IT TIME TO BUILD OUR BUILDINGS LIKE LEGO?

Ryan Dalgleish, Principal at Building Professionals.

Project Spotlights

BRITISH COLUMBIA

A LESSON IN MASS TIMBER

The University of British Columbia, located in Vancouver, is a leader in building with innovation and foresight. Their new Gateway Building will continue this trend with a focus on health and wellness, architectural excellence, and open and respectful dialogue with Indigenous representatives and Elders.

ALBERTA

BUILDING BACK BETTER

The Mulder house renovation and retrofit in Edmonton, Alberta, was a multi-purpose endeavour; build a second storey suite so the owners could age in place and extended family could move in, and ensure the new structure was as efficient as possible.

SASKATCHEWAN

REIMAGINING THE GLOBE THEATRE

Bats weren’t the only issue at the Globe Theatre in Regina, Saskatchewan. Crumbling infrastructure meant it was time to tear down… OR… reimagine. Owners opted for the latter and began an intensive upgrade that will help actors keep the magic alive during performances in the future.

MANITOBA

HONOURING HISTORY, BUILDING OPPORTUNITY

Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company’s new building in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, will unite a company and create opportunity in the city’s downtown core.