INNOVATION July-August 2016

2015 ❖ 2016 Project Highlights

First Nation Construction Industry Education, Phase 1 The First Nation Construction Industry Education (FNCIE) Project is a multi-phase project that engages First Nation members of Tsilhqot’in communities to expand knowledge of career opportunities in the design and construction industry. This phase maximised First Nation employment in the design and construction of the Yunesit’in teachers’ residences by providing training, mentoring by design professionals, and jobs. The design team also engaged school children in science, technology, engineering and math activities to build excitement in engineering careers. As well, a career fair was held to share industry opportunities with members. Future phases include an addition to the school gym and other regional building and infrastructure projects. Local, regional, provincial, and federal partners provide support. APEGBC members, David Nairne + Associates Ltd. (primary consultant): Andrew Mill, P.Eng., Struct.Eng., Paul Miskimmin, P.Eng., Simon Duplus, P.Eng.

Nifty Lifting for Bridge Replacement Edmonton, Alberta’s new Walterdale Signature Bridge will comprise a pair of 206-metre steel arches across the North Saskatchewan River. Sixteen pairs of steel hanger cables will suspend the bridge deck from the arches. A pedestrian crossing will hang next to the deck. Project general contractor ACCIONA Pacer Joint Venture contracted Allnorth as the Erection Engineer of Record. The arch’s midspan was first assembled on the riverbank, then skidded and barged into the river before being lifted 16 meters into place. A second heavy lift of about 2,000 tonnes brought the complete arch to its final configuration. Allnorth also designed the procedure for suspending the bridge deck and fine-tuning the hanger cables. APEGBC members, Allnorth’s Walterdale Bridge group: Dragan Majkic, P.Eng., Andy Chang, P.Eng., Nigel Brown, EIT, Koushan Sadeghi, P.Eng., Bogdan Alexeyenko, P.Eng. Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre Westhills Land Corporation’s YMCA/YWCA is the newest multi-use recreational facility to open in the Westhills community, in Langford, BC. This $30-million, 75,000-square-foot building provides residents with aquatic and fitness opportunities, and incorporates a new regional library, the Victoria Conservatory of Music, and a daycare. Sustainable and energy-efficient design allowed substantive rebates to be offered by BC Hydro and FortisBC under their respective sustainability programs. APEGBC members, On Point Project Engineers:

Robert Walter, Eng.L., (mechanical); G. Wade Griffin, P.Eng. (structural); Matthew Pike, P.Eng., (civil); J. Roger Dupuis, P.Eng., (electrical); Clair Wakefield, P.Eng., (acoustics)

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