Construction Global Magazine - January 2015

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BUILDING in the CLOUD

InnovatIve solutIons to stop ChiCago from flooding

Top 10 Infrastructure projects of 2014

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Happy New Year A s 2 014 d r Aw s to a close Construction Global takes a look at some of the biggest and most important ongoing mega-projects that saw key steps being taken in the past 12 months.

Despite strong contenders from India, China, Europe and elsewhere, Azerbaijan is home to our number one. Take a look at the top 10 feature to find out more.

We also investigate some of the most innovative solutions to prevent flooding in Chicago, while seeing how cloud technology can assist many a construction project if used properly.

Vineet Jain warns that the construction industry faces a unique set of challenges, and the one-size-fits-all approach of cloud computing that might work for many industries often fails to meet the everyday needs of a construction company.

Our featured companies also represent an intriguing lineup in our profiles section, including an inside look at Cemex UAE.

Enjoy the issue, and welcome to 2015!

Abigail PhillipsEditor

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Contents

InfrastructureInnovative solutions stop Chicago from flooding

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Features

The Infrastructure Projects of 2014

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top 10

technology & equipmentWhy construction companies cant gamble with the cloud

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MIddle eAst

40 Cemex UAe

48 Jll

CAnAdA

60 Association: ppp Canada

66 edmonton lrt

76 City Core Commercial Contracting

86 surespan

96 Farnum Construction

104 K-line Group

112 the dalton Company

UsA

120 pnd engineers

126 Fine line Construction

134 dAsnY Bronx Mental Health redevelopment

142 turner Construction Alexandria Center at Kendall square project

152 west Builders Inc.

160 Archer western Construction norman wastewater Facility project

170 Association: Carolinas AGC

8640SurespanCemex UAE

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compANY profiles176 Association: CG/lA Infrastructure Group

AUstrAlIA

184 shamrock Civil

lAtIn AMerICA

200 empresa Constructora Agua santa

AFrICA

214 el-AlAn Construction Company (nigeria) ltd

226 Hotel partners Africa

WEST Builders Inc

Fine Line Construction

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184226Shamrock CivilHotel Partners Africa

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Laser scanner adds precision to rainwater diversion structure W r itte n by: J e f f W i n k e

Innovative solutions stop Chicago from flooding

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Kapoor Sculpture at SBC Plaza, Chicago

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tHere Are MAnY profound and romantic quotations about floods.

many popular ones use flooding as

a metaphor for overwhelming love or

spiritual enlightenment. These flowery

quotes make perfect refrigerator

magnets, t-shirts, or, as penned

calligraphy an inspiration to hang

framed and prominently displayed at

home.

City water and sewer distracts have

a more pragmatic view of flooding. If

theres a quotable quote hanging in

their offices it is probably more of the

likes of this ditty from an unknown

source: One of the scariest things

ever is flushing a toilet and seeing

the water coming up instead of going

down.

During heavy rainstorms a large

metro areas waste treatment facility

can be pushed to its capacity. The

overflow becomes an issue and the

communitys homes and businesses

get flooded.

In Chicago, the metropolitan Water

reclamation District (mWrD) is taking

steps to reduce the destruction

caused by future strong weather

systems in our region aka, flooding.

mWrD will be undertaking an

expansion project at the wastewater

treatment facility located in nearby

Lemont, Ill. According to mWrD, the

Lemont plant will benefit from a new

$30 million Wet Weather Treatment

Facility to help improve storm water

management at the facility. The project

has begun and will be completed by

summer of 2015.

The Lemont project includes a new

pump station, a diversion structure

for emergency high level overflow,

separator and disinfection, and

yard piping and tie-ins to an existing

electrical and controls distribution

system. Additionally, a significant

component of the project is the

Chicago flooding back in 2013

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construction of a diversion structure

for emergency high-level overflow.

The new wet weather reservoir and

wet well is a large in-ground concrete

structure that measures 215 x 165 x

30-feet deep. The concrete walls are

2 to three-feet thick and the base

measures four-feet thick. It is expected

to be solid, leak-proof, and capable

of handling overflow from the biggest

storms.

We won the contract for the

construction of the overflow reservoir

structure, stated sam henderson

with Joseph J. henderson & son, Inc.,

based in Gurnee, Ill. J.J. henderson is

Chicago flooding back in 2013

According to MWRD, the Lemont plant will benefit from a new $30 million Wet Weather Treatment Facility to help improve storm water management at the facility. The project has begun and will be completed by summer of 2015

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predominately rocka mixture of aged

dolomite, limestone, and slurry. J.J.

henderson first used a robotic total

station to set control points throughout

the site as a basis for registering their

3D laser scanner point cloud data.

For the blasting operations J.J.

henderson contracted Ludwig

Explosives, Inc., Lemont, Ill, and

assisted them with layout of

the blasting limits to match the

a family-owned, design-build general

contractor that was established in

1928. Water and wastewater treatment

plant construction continues to be its

largest division. since 1983, when the

company first entered this specialty

niche, it has completed more than

$750 million in work constructing water

and wastewater treatment plants.

The site for the new storm water

management reservoir in Lemont is

The Lemont project

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final excavation configuration.

Approximately 55,000 cubic yards of

rock and soil was removed from the

site in eight-foot lifts.

Ludwig Explosives was very

accurate in following the excavation

plan, said henderson. To provide

a safe work environment in the

excavation, rock anchors and a chain-

link fence was draped over each wall to

catch and hold back any falling rock.

Ludwig Explosives was very accurate in following the excavation plan... rock anchors and a chain-link fence was draped over each wall to catch and hold back any falling rock

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wall surfaces havent shifted, causing

safety concerns for workers in the

deep pit who are constructing the

reservoir structure.

The company used a Topcon GLs-

1500 laser scanner to collect the data

for the monitoring operations. With its

portability and one-person operation,

the GLs-1500 features an on-board

data collector with an LCD display and

a 21-key keyboard, which means it has

Explosives workers

Topcon GLS-1500 laser scanner

The construction of the concrete

wet weather reservoir structure began

with pouring a one-foot thick mud

slab as a level footing for the base

slab varying between three- and five-

feet in thickness. A total of 600 rock

anchors measuring 33-feet long and

approximately 1-inches in diameter

were driven 30-feet into the ground.

The rock anchors are designed to

secure the base from uplift-pressures,

since the reservoir is only full during

major storm events.

The sheer excavated walls were

monitored weekly to verify that the

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the ability to function as a stand-alone

laser scanner with no connection to

a computer. The unit uses a Class 1

invisible laser, which is safe to eyes

and is designed to offer the benefit

of low power consumption. The laser

beam captures data at 30,000 points

per second at a range of 500 ft. (150m).

With the Lemont plant project, J.J.

henderson used its laser scanner to

create point clouds of the excavated

sheer walls to monitor any movement.

scan data recorded from different

control points was registered using

Topcons scanmaster 3.0 Office

software. The registered point clouds

were then exported in a .pts format

to Bentleys power GEOpAK, where

the point clouds were overlaid onto

the project engineers site model.

J.J. henderson used this workflow to

compare the excavation dimensions to

Topcon GLS-1500 laser scanner

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the site design, verifying that enough

rock had been removed.

We conducted weekly surface to

surface comparisons of the registered

point clouds looking for deformation

in the rock walls, said henderson.

The scanmaster volume mesh

function was used heavily with the

surface comparisons. J.J. henderson

created volume meshes of the select

scan areas identified by the projects

geotechnical engineer. The volume

meshes were compared on a weekly

and bi-weekly basis, looking for major

rock displacement.

The major benefit to using

scanmaster is the built-in CAD

functions, henderson stated. This

allowed for majority of the work to

be done in one program. The data

were collecting is not only critical

for meeting our needs but both the

engineering firm and the city have

asked for it as well. The mWrD had

originally planned to keep a 20 x

14-foot section of wall accessible for

future expansion, but then decided

to keep it sealed. Theyve asked for

the point cloud data in case some day

theyd need to expand the reservoir.

Topcons software has made it

easier for henderson to collaborate

with each of the various stakeholders

in the Lemont project.

For my own purposes, I used the

Bentley power GEOpAK throughout

the project, henderson stated. The

GEOpAK thematic mapping function

was indispensable for looking at

changes in different planes. I made use

of a few of the solid modeling functions

while also leveraging its ability to view

the scan data relative to the Illinois

state plane Coordinate system used

on the project. This is important for the

as-built of new utility lines as the project

progresses. Again, to facilitate the use

of these tools, I imported point cloud

data using scanmasters .pts export

function. The .pts format seemed to

best support the need to import the

point intensity values along with the ScanMaster allows efficient scan data presentation

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in some case exceeded 1,000,000

points.

According to henderson, the GLs-

1500 laser scanner has been critical

to the companys effectiveness and

productivity on the Lemont plant

wastewater treatment facility diversion

structure.

I conduct weekly scans of the

rock walls using the laser scanners

occupation and back sight scanning

techniques to register the data. I found

that a few of the hubs that Ive been

setting up over are now inaccessible

X-Y-Z coordinates.

henderson continued: To share

point cloud data with our geotechnical

engineer using AutoCAD Civil 3D,

we used a couple of different export

formats from scanmaster. For

development of presentation type

materials, we used the .dxf format,

while making use of the .las format

for importing X-Y-Z coordinates with

intensity values. In each case, using a

drop box became standard operating

procedure to enable the upload/

download of point cloud files that

GEOPAK thematic mapping function

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as equipment has moved throughout

the course of the project, henderson

said. The site is growing more

crowded as the project progresses.

Im usually able to set up over any

one hub and using occupation and

backsight orientation, register the

data. In one instance, a key control

point Ive been using for the scans

was being blocked by a crane moving

rebar.

To accommodate, henderson set up

in another (unknown) location with a

clear line of site to the area of interest.

he then target scanned two known

points. Back in scanmaster 3.0, tie

points created from the target scans

were used to run a resection, enabling

registration of the scans.

On another occasion, a temporary

set-up point that was used in lieu of

an established control point, lead to a

miss-registration. I knew the points

I target scanned were accurate

I checked all points in with a total

station to verify accuracy and point

integrity, so I knew this wasnt an

issue, henderson stated.The

miss-registered scan was a one-hour-

and-40-minute scan with critical data

for monitoring. I absolutely needed

this scan/point cloud for deformation

monitoring. The only way I was able to

register the scan with a high degree of

accuracy was with the cloud-to-cloud

registration.

henderson continued: since I

was able to trust the accuracy of the

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hubs/permanent points, as they were

verified with a three-second total

station, and was able to perform the

occupation and backsight scan from a

few of these hubs, I set one of them as

the active scanthe scan to register

towhen using cloud-to-cloud

registration. Once the registration

process was completed, I was able to

review the residuals report. I found

that all points sampled and registered

via cloud-to-cloud fell well with-in

the acceptable range/error tolerance

for this project! Without registration

via cloud-to-cloud, the scan session

would have been wasted and key data

would have been missing. Cloud-to-

cloud really saved the days work.

The management at J.J. henderson

has said that without the laser scanner,

they would have needed a different

monitoring plan, requiring a crew of

surveyors.

The GLs-1500 laser scanner gives

a high degree of accuracywere

talking within hundredths of an inch

accuracy, said henderson. I cant

think of another construction tool on

earth with that kind of accuracy.

As the new wet weather

management reservoir in Lemont

enters its final construction phase,

the Chicago metropolitan Water

reclamation District has restored

confidence that the city will be safer

from the harm that can occur from

strong weather systems in our region

aka, flooding.

The construction industry faces a unique set of

challenges, and the one-size-fits-all approach of cloud computing that might work for many

industries often fails to meet the everyday needs

of a construction company

W ri t t e n b y : V i n e et J a i n

Why construction

companies cant gamble with

the cloud

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IN MANY WAYS, the cloud has been a boon to the architecture,

construction, and engineering

(AEC) industry. Its easier and more

cost effective to manage than

traditional data sharing services,

such as VPN or FTP. By enabling

accessibility of data through mobile

devices, the cloud has also helped

promote rapid collaboration, keeping

projects on time and on budget.

However, the construction industry

faces a unique set of challenges,

and the one-size-fits-all approach

of cloud computing that might

work for many industries often fails

to meet the everyday needs of a

construction company. The cloud

is a useful tool, but it simply isnt

enough on its own. Some issues the

cloud struggles to address include:

Securing data despite tight project timelines

As you probably know, speed is vital

in the construction industry. Projects

need to remain on budget and on

schedule, and new subcontractors

must be onboarded and/or replaced

on a regular basis. If speed were the

only factor, the cloud would win hands

down. However, security is just as vital,

so IT must safeguard that sensitive

data when working with outside firms.

The more traditional FTP method

is secure, but it requires project

managers to set up a new site for

each project, creating a significant

productivity logjam. And while the

cloud makes it easier to send files to

outside users, it often lacks the control

or security needed to selectively share

the right data with multiple people.

Supporting remote connectivity As the telecom infrastructures

improves, this problem will hopefully

become less of an issue. But right now,

By enabling accessibility of data through mobile devices, the cloud has also helped promote rapid collaboration, keeping projects on time and on budget

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many contractors find themselves at

remote jobsites with poor connectivity,

making the cloud (or any connection-

based solution) inaccessible. This

is especially troublesome for larger

projects that can take months

or even years to complete.

Many of these construction sites

still rely on printed documents to

collaborate, a situation that isnt

conducive to BYOD environments,

can cause version control issues,

and can get expensive fast.

Limiting user access while providing autonomySmartphones and tablets are

undeniably convenient. For end users,

being able to access the information

you need at any time and virtually

any place in the palm of your hand

is incredibly powerful. However, it

can also be extremely insecure.

If user access is uncontrolled, it

could lead to major security issues,

especially if a device is lost or

stolen. However, proper oversight

from IT requires the ability to port

permissions from a local file server,

which could waste valuable IT

resources. And remote construction

sites with poor connectivity essentially

render smartphones useless.

The smartphone conundrum

represents an ever-present conflict in

the construction world Whats more

important: convenience or security?

Facilitating selective collaboration In construction, your workforce is

generally scattered, and technology

only compounds this situation.

That being said, creating an

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infrastructure that not only links

offices around the world, but also

gives certain people access to the

right files for a particular period of

time takes an immense amount of

setup and customization. Depending

on its size, budget, and timeframe,

each project has its own unique needs

and requires different people to have

access to sensitive information.

The clouds one-size-fits all

approach does not scale to handle all

these variables. While small projects

may be able to exist on a cloud-only

solution, larger projects likely need

a mix of cloud and local storage

options to ensure speed, security, and

connectivity wherever employees are.

Choosing the right CSP for

your construction needs

Rather than fully adopting the

cloud, AEC companies should

look for a cloud provider that offers

a blended approach based on

the size and scope of individual

projects. This way, they wont have to

sacrifice security for convenience.

To mitigate the potential issues noted above, look for the following features when vetting potential CSPs.

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1. Advanced security architecture: Pay close attention to the security measures a CSP has in place surrounding the physical hardware, virtual machines, network, as well as the application process. It should also have a data security framework in place that addresses safety throughout the data lifecycle from data creation to sharing to destruction.

2. Thorough identity and access management: Your cloud solution should offer comprehensive authentication, authorization, and access controls. As hackers get increasingly sophisticated, you need to have multi-factor authentication to keep your project data secure. Always be wary of providers that only require single sign-on capabilities.

3. Control over your information: With the cloud model, companies hand over much control surrounding their data and its safety. Make sure your provider offers visibility and control over policies, procedures, and standards for application

development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of services deployed in the cloud.

4. A robust risk management framework: Your CSP should deliver reports of vulnerability scans and static and dynamic application security testing along with other risk assessment tools. Make sure youre screening the information going into the cloud; some mission-critical files may be too sensitive to store there.

5. An emergency preparedness plan: Have you ever considered what would happen if your CSP faced a temporary loss of access or a network failure resulted in a permanent loss of data? Your CSP should have a thorough contingency plan in place for dealing with these situations.

Ultimately, your CSP should give you

peace of mind knowing your private

project and company information is

safe. Dont take this decision lightly.

After all, your companys success

and reputation depend on it.

There are a great number of huge developments underway around the world, from airports to artificial islands, with 2014 being an important year for many such projects. We take a look at 10 standouts

Written by: Tom Wadlow

Ongoing Infrastructure Projects of 2014

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Ongoing Infrastructure Projects of 2014

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10 AlAskAn WAy ViAduct ReplAcement pRogRAm (USA)Scheduled to open in late 2016, the Alaskan Way Replacement Tunnel has been the cause of much debate in Seattle. The two-mile tunnel will carry State Route 99 under Downtown Seattle from the SoDo neighbourhood to South Lake Union in the north, the original tunnel having been completed in 1953.

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09 chRistchuRch centRAl RecoVeRy plAn (New ZeAlANd)Natural disaster struck Christchurch in 2011 in the form of an earthquake which killed 185 people and left huge swathes of the city in desperate need of reconstruction. The Christchurch Central Recovery Plan is well underway with 50,000-plus new homes set for 2028, helping to replace the 10,000 which required demolition and further 100,000 that were damaged in the quake.

08 dulles coRRidoR metRoRAil pRoject (USA)Connecting Dulles International Airport to important residential and commercial areas east and west, the 23-mile extension to the metro will make travel for visitors to and from Washington much more convenient than the congested surrounding roads. It is estimated to cost $6.2 billion and began in 2008, with completion set for 2016.

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07 dubAi pARks And ResoRts (UAe)Dubai Parks and Resorts, a unit of Meraas Holding, launched an Initial Public Offering in November 2014, with $639 million of shares up for grabs. The project will host a Bollywood theme park and the Middle Easts first Legoland, and is strategically located close to the Palm Jebel Ali between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The mega project is set for completion before the end of the third quarter of 2016.

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06 istAnbul neW AiRpoRt (TUrkey)Located on the Black Sea coast, some 35km out side Istanbul, the ambitious six runway development will be delivered in four phases. The first phase will open in 2018 and aims to serve 90 million passengers per year, with the architecture of the terminal in keeping with the character of the lively cosmopolitan city.


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05cRossRAil (Uk)Linking Heathrow Airport to the heart of London, Crossrail is a 15.9 billion rail project designed to ease some of the pressure on existing underground routes, especially the Piccadilly and Central Lines. The project will consist of 42 km (26 miles) of new tunnels, the main ones running from near Paddington Station to Stratford via central London and Liverpool Street Station.

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04 nAtionAl tRunk highWAy system (ChiNA)The worlds largest express system in terms of length, spanning well over 100,000 kilometres and growing. Such large roads are relatively new to China as the countrys first, the ShanghaiJiading Expressway, opened in October 1988. The total cost of this network is estimated to be in the region of $250 billion, and the pipeline of roads does not appear to be letting up anytime soon.


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03mAsdAR city (UAe)In 2008, Masdar City broke ground and embarked on a journey to develop the worlds most sustainable eco-city. Not only is the city naturally cooler and able to capture prevailing winds, it uses a tremendous amount of solar power via one of the largest photovoltaic installations in the Middle East. On completion sometime between 2020 and 2025, 40,000 people will live there with another 50,000 commuting daily.

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02 delhi mumbAi industRiAl coRRidoR (iNdiA)This $90 billion project spans nearly 1,500 kilometres and connects two of Indias most important economic hubs. It is a giant freight corridor comprising high-speed transportation (rail, road) network, ports with state-of- the-art cargo handling equipment, modern airports, special economic regions and industrial areas, logistic parks and transhipment hubs, knowledge parks focused on feeding industrial needs and real estate. Much of the work is expected to be completed by 2017.

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01 khAzAR islAnds (AZerbAijAN)Just south of the Azerbaijani capital of Baku lies the developing Khazar Islands, a $100 billion 41-island mega-project that will span 3,000 hectares over the Caspian Sea.

It is a city planned to house one million residents, contain 150 schools, 50 hospitals and daycare centers, numerous parks, shopping malls, cultural centers, university campuses, a Formula 1 quality racetrack, and the Azerbaijan Tower which is expected to be the tallest in the world, toppling the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

The company behind the construction of the artificial islands is Avesta, which expects the project to be complete in the first half of the 2020s. The first islands construction is well underway and scheduled for completion in 2016, and will boast a congestion and industrial emission-free space, contributing to many sectors of the countrys economy.

A series of bridges will connect the islands together, with the furthest being seven kilometres from the coast.

Cemex UAEGoes Greenwritten by: Abigail phillips produced by: richard durrant

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CEmEx UAE

cemex UAE is a leading readymix concrete producer in the main urban markets of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The company, a subsidiary of Cemex International, also manufactures and distributes cement through its state of the art grinding mill in Dubai. Today, the company has a production capacity of 1.6 million tons per year.

since the economic recession in 2007, Cemex UAE has shifted its focus somewhat, moving away from being a just a supplier and towards being a supplier plus, meaning it will do more than simply supply its customers with a raw material.

We have been working with our customers to deliver business solutions for the construction industry. We provide alternative solutions, new building technologies, design consultancy and advice regarding sustainable development, says marsat Lal mirpuri, Commercial and Technical Director for Cemex in UAE.

As an example, the company has a team of consultants who specialize in LEED development and sustainable construction. They can advise customers on matters of green development and help them obtain LEED certification.

Building with sustainability in mindCemex is the largest readymix, and in the top 5 cement, producer in the world and as such recognizes a need to make its operations greener on a global scale. Cement, by its very nature gives off a lot of C02 so the company has a lot

Introducing sustainable cement and green solutions to the construction industry in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Cemex UAE was

involved in the

construction of Dubai

Airport

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of offsetting solutions in place to reduce its net impact. At some of Cemex global plants up to 70 percent of its fuel consumption is alternative fuel, while in Germany that number reaches 90 percent.

such a huge emphasis is put on sustainability at the company, that worldwide it has become a strategic target to become the biggest fuel saver in the cement industry. On a global scale, 20 to 30 percent of its Cement production is powered using alternative fuel.

however the company doesnt stop there, but is also a leader in using cement that is environmentally friendly. We have put quite a significant focus on producing more sustainable materials, says mirpuri.

We provide alternative solutions, new building technologies, design consultancy and advice regarding sustainable development Marsat Lal Mirpuri, Managing Director

Workers at the Dubai Reservoir

Headquartered in the UAE since 1998, Tristar is a fully integrated Liquid Logistics Solutions provider that offers a comprehensive list of services to cater to the needs of the petroleum and chemical industries, both in the region and globally. With operations that span across many continents, Tristars core expertise lies in handling hydrocarbons, lubricants,

Excellence in integrated liquid logistics by setting new benchmarks in road safety

chemicals and liquid gases.Tristar uses a systematic approach towards conceiving and executing customized solutions. Ably supported by a worldwide network with dedicated facilities to manage road transport, warehousing, operation of fuel farms, turnkey fuel operations, into plane aviation fuel services, ship owning and chartering for clean petroleum products.

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We use waste material from the steel industry and make greener cement with it. Its sustainable because we are making use of a waste material from another industry. We recommend it to all our clients and aim to use it 50 percent of the time. It doesnt cost more and its more durable.

part of our strategy has been around commercializing slag; it is more durable, and has less heat of hydration. Traditionally the heat that the cement produces could make concrete crack in this hot climate, however our newly formed concrete reduces the chances for this to occur.

Cemex has also developed sustainable ready-mix concrete called ready greenIn order to encourage others in the construction industry to opt for sustainable solutions the company has developed a third-party approved C02 calculator, which allows developers to see how much C02 savings they will make by choosing sustainable cement. It is LEED approved and allows construction firms to calculate energy and cost savings. The path to sustainability is about changing peoples mindsets, says mirpuri. The whole industrys mindset in fact.

world-leading knowledgeBeing a global company, with a wealth of experience under its belt, Cemex can offer its clients more than cement products. We can help our customers make significant time and

Key Personnel piotr ruseckiCEO, Cemex UAE

Piotr Rusecki joined Cemex in 2003. He has held several managerial positions in Materials, Ready Mix, Aggregates, Pavements, and Infrastructure in Poland. Additionally, he has served as Vice President ERMCO Association. Previously to joining Cemex, Piotr worked as General Director for Unicon Concrete and in Production at Bauma Concrete Prefabrication. Piotr holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Warsaw Technical University, and an MBA from WSPIZ.

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money savings by using different solutions, says mirpuri. We also put our customers in contact with one another and other contractors within the industry. We can help them with design, we can help them to obtain finance for their projects and we can support them from concept to delivery. having a global knowledge of the industry really makes us stand out from the competition.

Investing in peopleCemex UAE has 650 employees from the engineers to drivers and has an extremely good retention record, with some drivers being with the company for in excess of 20-years. most of our drivers have been with us for many years. retention is good because of respect and an open door culture. A driver could walk into our

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CEOs office; there are no bureaucratic issues that some companies have, says mirpuri.

The company also offers great training to it employees, and thus career development opportunities. Training is very extensive regarding the technical aspect of cement & readymix; we also do training from an operational perspective. We have a Global Commercial Academy for all Cemex employees, so they whole company has the same global approach.

one step ahead of the competitionso what sets Cemex ahead of the competition, in the UAE and on a global scale? Whatever we promise we deliver. A commitment made is a commitment respected no matter what happens. no matter if the world comes to an end we will honor our promise, says mirpuri.

We give our clients global knowledge; no one else can operate globally like us. no one will give you a global network of contractors, we do, he continues.

Our plan is to keep developing our green products, delivering solutions to the industry and integrating our knowledge and know-how of producing high quality concrete with people in the construction sector. We want to build partnerships to offer world-leading one-stop solutions.

With the companys track record to go by and its global footprint, we believe this could be very likely.

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Construction

h E A d q U A rt E r s

Dubai, UAE

f o U n d E d

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Jll Earmarks UAE as Key Growth Location with Portfolio of Sustainable Projects written by: tom wadlow produced by: richard durrant

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JLL (formerly Jones Lang Lasalle), is strengthening its business in the middle East and north Africa region by spearheading a number of sustainable real estate projects in the UAE and continuing to operate as a good corporate citizen.

Over the past year alone mEnA staff numbers have risen from 130 to 180, the business characterised by long-standing relations with established clients which provide repeat customers.

Founded more than 250 years ago in the UK, JLL has grown into a global brand comprising 200 offices and 50,000 people all over the world, with presence in 40 middle East and African countries.

The company provides a wide range of services to investors, developers and occupiers in every sector of the real estate market, from Consultancy, Valuations and Leasing, sales to property management, project management and Cost Consultancy.

sustainable and strategic Growth in the UAe JLL has five offices covering its mEnA operations, in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, riyadh, Jeddah and Cairo, with its team made up of 35 nationalities and approximately 90 Arabic speakers.

JLLs service offering covers all sectors of the real estate and hospitality services market, including leasing and managing shopping centres and commercial buildings, project management of fit outs and new builds, strategic consulting,

The global real estate services provider is showing it is a good corporate citizen through its work with large regional and international clients, revolved around five core areas of sustainability

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valuation advisory and sales and acquisitions. Alan robertson, CEO of JLL mEnA, said: JLL

have had a permanent presence in the region for more than 12 years and the firm has grown significantly throughout that time. While the middle East represents a small part of the overall global business, it is regarded as a strategically important region for the firm, and is seen as one of the key growth locations for the foreseeable future.

In the UAE the company is placing an increasingly strong focus on sustainability; sustainability being central to JLLs ethos worldwide and allowing it to both enhance the

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environment while delivering economic returns. Vivienne Thomson, senior Consultant,

Upstream sustainability services, added: sustainability at JLL is about maintaining and expanding our role as a good corporate citizen. We are proud of our reputation for acting with integrity and for the ways our people contribute to the communities in which they live and work.

since commercial buildings account for about 40 percent of all greenhouse gas (GhG) emissions in the developed world, our industry has a key role to play in tackling climate change. sustainability has also created a significant business opportunity; Our Energy and sustainability services revenues increased by 16 percent in 2013.

The sustainable ethos of JLL can be split into five core areas: Energy and resources; Client service excellence; Green buildings; Community and supply chain; and Workplace, wellbeing and diversity.

Ground-Breaking projects JLL is showcasing its sustainability commitment through ongoing work in the UAE, including through its work with majid Al Futtaim properties to help the real estate giant reach its own sustainable targets.

Beyond shopping malls, majid Al Futtaim properties develops and manages hotels, communities and offices, and JLL is supporting its long term performance goals. This includes

Since commercial buildings account for about 40 percent of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the developed world, our industry has a key role to play in tackling climate change

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monitoring environmental data performance, producing independent sustainability reports, developing related communications plans, training staff and advising on a range of other sustainability related issues including IsO certification and labour rights best practice.

majid Al Futtaim properties has become widely recognised for its sustainability leadership within the region, and the long-term nature of the relationship has enabled JLLs Upstream sustainability services unit to develop a sophisticated and in-depth knowledge of the company which facilitates a highly bespoke approach.

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In the Business Bay area of Dubai, a partnership with a Korean fund has led to significant sustainable gains at the U Bora Tower, which has seen occupancy rates increase to 75 percent since JLL won instruction to manage the building in 2012. At the time of appointment, the building was operating at 15 percent capacity.

Key green initiatives at the site range from motion and photo-sensitive lighting to proposed waterless urinals and waste recycling initiatives working with outside providers.

Another area of activity offering short payback advantages is air conditioning and water chilling, controlled by a Building management system which has led to savings of 15 percent per annum.

David pine-Coffin, Associate Director at JLL, said: The U Bora Tower is a prime example where we have been able to leverage our experienced teams based in both London and India to apply initiatives that result in a direct saving to the bottom line operating cost.

worldwide Footprint Across the world JLLs Energy and sustainability services (Ess) teams implemented improvements on 1,852 existing buildings, documenting $39 million in energy savings and a reduction of 220,000 metric tons of CO2e in its Us-managed portfolio.

smart technology is a key factor in this performance. The IntelliCommandsm programme is a remote building monitoring and

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control system which combines monitoring-based commissioning to optimise building performance and predictive analytics, helping solve root causes and increase reliability.

proctor & Gamble saw average annual energy cost savings of 10 percent since deploying IntelliCommand technology, the initial investment being returned within three months and set to be rolled out to other locations around the world.

Thomson added: since we manage three billion square feet of space globally for our clients, we can contribute by developing industry-leading strategies, tools and technologies that help clients improve energy efficiency and control associated costs.

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For example, as one of the worlds biggest purchasers of light bulbs, JLL has partnered with philips globally to deliver innovative lighting solutions that achieve both energy and cost savings without compromising quality.

In-house platforms, including OneView Energy and sustainability Analytics help clients to make sense of enormous volumes of sustainability data. more than 126,000 buildings are on JLLs numerous platforms, granting vital visibility of sustainable performance.

Ensuring suppliers share an aligned vision is equally important, underlined by the fact that JLL handled more than $1.5 billion in client expenditures for the properties that they managed in 2012.

The company works with the Ethisphere Institute to develop surveys that gather information on supplier programmes and policies covering ethics, compliance and environmental impacts. The supplier risk Index is another useful tool, designed to help organisations identify and manage potential risks in their supply chains.

A Good Corporate Citizen Through its wealth of expertise, smart technology and sustainability programming, and close ties with suppliers, JLL is at the forefront of sustainable property management.

such work is implemented by the companys staff, who have access to a range of training and development opportunities. The companys

The U Bora Tower is a prime example where we have been able to leverage of our experienced teams based in both London and India to apply initiatives that result in a direct saving to the bottom line operating cost

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We are here to stay and expect to become steadily more established in the region, as we help our clients achieve their various goals in real estate Alan Robertson, CEO JLL MENA

graduate scheme takes on a large number of Arabic speakers in the mEnA region over a two year programme of broad-based training.

named on the Ethisphere Institutes list of the Worlds most Ethical Companies for the seventh consecutive year, JLL has found that recognition as one of the worlds most ethical companies is helping to attract the most talented employees.

JLL is committed to a corporate culture that embraces and promotes strong principles of business and professional ethics at every level, Thomson said.

Ethical practices are inherent in our values, mission and strategy, and guide all of our

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interactions with clients, customers, vendors and employees. Being a conscientious global citizen is not just good policy, it is good business.

moving forward this reputation will doubtlessly help JLL to acquire more long-term clients and boost business in the mEnA region.

robertson concluded: We have more than doubled in size in the last five years and we expect that rate of growth to continue over the next few years. We are here to stay and expect to continue to expand in the region, as we help our clients achieve their various goals in real estate.

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ppp CanadaP3 Knowledge, Leadership and Expertisewritten by: John McBride, Ceo produced by: Mike Magno

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the need for infrastructure renewal is real and governments across Canada have recognized that investing in public infrastructure is an effective way of boosting the economy while delivering tangible results Canadian can see and use every day.

public-private partnerships (p3s) have proven their ability to deliver value. Governments have seen this model work for projects across the country, with early adopters like Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario leading the way.

When done well and for the right reasons. p3s can be a useful

procurement tool for governments. p3s engage the expertise of the private sector and the discipline of capital markets to deliver on-time, on-budget, whole life-cycle solutions to delivering the public infrastructure Canadians need.

recognizing the growing attraction to p3s, in 2008, the Government of Canada saw an opportunity to leverage its role to enable the consideration of p3s through the creation of ppp Canada, a federal Crown corporation.

effecting change ppp Canada strives to deliver value

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to Canadians through the effective use of p3s. We are doing this by working with all levels of government to share p3 knowledge and build best practices to change the way people think about procuring public infrastructure. Whether the goal is to procure a wastewater treatment plant for a small municipality or an international airport for a growing territory, value for Canadians is our over-riding focus. That is why we recommend a p3 approach based on a detailed and systematic assessment of value for money.

The federal government has significant direct responsibility

for the provision of national public infrastructure assets and has mandated that all large federal projects with capital costs of more than $100 million be assessed for p3 suitability. ppp Canada is here to provide our federal clients with reliable advice and expertise to help identify p3 viability, perform a thorough procurement options analysis and advise on the procurement of the project.

Our most visible federal advisory engagement to date is the new Bridge for the st. Lawrence project. Our team has been working with Infrastructure Canada to complete a

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study to support their procurement process. ppp Canada is similarly involved with Transport Canada and Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority in the development of the Detroit river International Crossing.

We also work with other levels of government to advise and evaluate p3 potential for projects submitted through the p3 Canada Fund. With the first 5-year, $1.2B tranche of the p3 Canada Fund now complete, we are in a position to look back on our successes and the impact the Fund has had on the Canadian p3 market to date. Between 2008 and 2013, the market has expanded significantly. since the launch of the

p3 Canada Fund, the number of p3s entering procurement has more than doubled. Between 2009 and 2014, the $1.2B Fund provided up to 25% support to 24 projects, leveraging more than $6B in p3 infrastructure across Canada. The estimated incremental value of these projects compared to traditional procurement exceeds $800 million.

The Fund, combined with our considerable outreach and education activities has had a huge impact in attracting new players to the market most significantly municipalities. since launching the p3 Canada Fund, we have confirmed investments

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to 14 municipalities, which make up 68% of the Funds overall portfolio. most notably, 12 of these municipalities were first-time entrants into the p3 market. The entry of municipalities into the p3 market has created demand for a wider range of assets, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, public transit projects, and solid waste management assets.

the way forward The ongoing success of the Canadian market has been recognized internationally. With strong capital markets, legal frameworks, private sector experience and capacity we expect the Canadian p3 market to remain resilient.

In the 2013 Economic Action plan, the federal government renewed the p3 Canada Fund with $1.2B over the next 5 years. It went further announcing that all applications to the new Building Canada Fund will be subject to a p3 screen if eligible costs are estimated at $100 million or more. These announcements underscore the federal governments commitment to ensuring maximum value through the effective use of p3s and will no doubt have an impact on the number of projects brought to the market moving forward.

ppp Canada remains in a unique position to help formalize best practices and push for greater transparency with respect to p3 projects and the Value for money they generate so we can continue to lead by example.

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City of EdmontonEdmonton Light Rail Transit System Project is Expected to Improve Quality of Life in Edmonton Brad Smid, Program Manager for the City of Edmonton, discusses the anticipated effect the Valley Line LRT project will have on surrounding communities and how the P3 partnership has played a role.written by: lindsey ryan produced by: Mike Magno

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City of EdmontonEdmonton Light Rail Transit System Project is Expected to Improve Quality of Life in Edmonton Brad Smid, Program Manager for the City of Edmonton, discusses the anticipated effect the Valley Line LRT project will have on surrounding communities and how the P3 partnership has played a role.written by: lindsey ryan produced by: Mike Magno

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An artists rendering of Wagner Station on the Valley Line LRT

the Valley Line, stage 1 is a $1.8B low-floor urban LrT line that, upon completion, is expected to build a more compact, sustainable city, offering more transportation choices to Edmontonians while providing high-quality infrastructure to the city as well.

The project, Edmontons first p3 (public-private partnership), is a 13 km LrT line between downtown

and mill Woods. With the metro Line coming to completion this year, the Valley Line is the Citys newest priority.

In regards to the Valley Line, Brad smid, program manager for the City of Edmonton, explains that the request for Qualifications process (rFQ) has been completed and they began the request for proposals process (rFp) this fall.

Upon completion, the Valley Line

As the Lead Consultant for the Owners Engineering Team, AECOM is proud to support the delivery of Edmontons first low floor urban style light rail transit system. Our aim is to serve our community through our commitment, our work and our passion. Combined with our innovative, technical solutions, AECOM will continue to do what we do best deliver solutions that create, enhance and sustain the worlds built, natural, and social environments.

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will have multiple positive effects on the community. smid states, This project is a real transformative project for Edmonton; we are really trying to shift towards a more compact urban form in the city while also improving the livability and making it a more dynamic city. so the LrTthe Valley Line specificallyis one of the catalyst projects that the city is proceeding with to really kick off the transformation.

More than Just a transit project The project will be completed in

several phases and is currently undergoing the rFp process. This process will last about 15 months and in this time the three private-sector teams invited to bid on the project will make submissions to show that they understand the requirements of the project, followed by their design submissions in early 2015, and finally submitting their financial proposals in the fall of 2015, which will determine the winning private-sector contractor.

smid expresses the importance of the project and how it will affect the city. he explains that the City has been working to transform the

As the Lead Consultant for the Owners Engineering Team, AECOM is proud to support the delivery of Edmontons first low floor urban style light rail transit system. Our aim is to serve our community through our commitment, our work and our passion. Combined with our innovative, technical solutions, AECOM will continue to do what we do best deliver solutions that create, enhance and sustain the worlds built, natural, and social environments.

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With nearly 100,000 employees including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals serving clients in more than 150 countries around the world following the acquisition of URS, AECOM is a premier, fully integrated infrastructure and support services firm. The company is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, oil and gas, water, high-rise buildings and government. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the worlds built, natural and social environments.

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communities of Edmonton and strengthen the connection between transportation, land use and quality of life among residents.

Were really looking to tie communities together and really support some redevelopment and infill development in mature neighborhoods and enhance the quality of life for Edmontonians. One might think of LrT as a transportation project, and it is, but its about more than just moving people from point A to point B; its really about linking communities, providing high- quality infrastructure and improving quality of life, smid details.

Government Funding When asked how such a large project is being funded, smid replies, Its being funded by all

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three levels of government the city is taking the lead on this and is contributing $800m of the $1.8B, the provincial government of Alberta is contributing up to $600m, and the federal government is contributing $400m, which includes a $250m contribution from ppp Canada.

According to smid, obtaining the funding from all three levels of government can often be a challenge so receiving the support and commitment from city council and the other levels of government has really allowed the project to move forward.

Because this is the citys first p3 project, other unique challenges have arisen as well.

This is the citys first p3 contract so its a whole different way of delivering a project and weve had to develop new procurement documents such as the rFQ and the rFp, and the draft project agreement and its quite a change from what our city council, citizens and our administration is used to doing. Its a good challenge; its been very interesting and rewarding for our team to go through this and I think it will have great results, smid continues, Its very innovative and quite unique.

Despite the challenges, there are not many p3 transit projects so smid is excited for what it will bring to the city of Edmonton.

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City Core Commercial Contracting

City Core Commercial Contracting Reveals New Image and Re-Branding

On December 5, 2014, City Core Commercial Contracting officially launched the companys re-branding. Bart Hribar, president, discusses the new name, CREATE.,

and what the this means for the future of the company.written by: lindsey ryan produced by: rich Gentile

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City Core Commercial Contracting Reveals New Image and Re-Branding

On December 5, 2014, City Core Commercial Contracting officially launched the companys re-branding. Bart Hribar, president, discusses the new name, CREATE.,

and what the this means for the future of the company.written by: lindsey ryan produced by: rich Gentile

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since its establishment in 2008, City Core Commercial Contracting has developed a reputation for providing quality projects and an overall positive experience to clients. The company began as a general contractor and has been experiencing consistent growth since its creation.

The company has been evolving its construction and development process and has recently determined that the brand and company culture needs to reflect this evolution. Thus, on December 5, 2014, the company was excited to launch the re-branding as

the company officially became CrEATE.

Bart hribar, president of CrEATE., discusses this new image and how the company expects to continue its growth in the industry. With a company mission to create desirable spaces, hribar explains that the company has evolved beyond the services it originally offered when it was known as City Core Commercial Contracting.

hribar states, We realized that since 2008 when we started this company that weve outgrown the name and weve evolved. After a number of surveys, it was

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made clear to us that it might be a good idea to individuate from the City Core name itself in a positive way by evolving into a company where what we really do is make or produce spaces, and a word for make or produce is Create.

he continues, We wanted to come up with a name that showed our expansion and showed were evolving.

sustaining Consistent Growth so how has City Core Commercial Contracting sustained its success to allow for the evolution and overall re-branding as CrEATE.? hribar explains that one of the reasons is the enthusiastic team of employees.

Its all about the team; Were very particular about the members on our team and we want

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everyone to fit in properly. most importantly, they all have to have a desire to succeed. As a company, youre only going to succeed if you have people that want to grow and succeed in delivering the product to the client, he states.

Additionally, as it is inevitable for problems or delays to occasionally arise during projects, the way a company overcomes the obstacles and communicates the problems to the client can make a huge difference in the clients experience.

Its how you deal with the deficiencies or things that need to be improved, thats what makes a company different, states hribar, We come to the client ahead of time telling them that we are aware of any deficiencies that need to be corrected and right away they feel theyve been acknowledged. Then, we go further and tell them how and when were going to take care of it.

CrEATE. uses mantras and its Big 6 fundamental approach to construction (and developments) to ensure that there is open communication and clarity between the client and the company at all times. This has proven to be extremely beneficial in delivering products, which hribar stresses is the number one thing clients will remember.

All you have to do it listen to clients and next, all you have to do is deliver. It sounds simple but its true and highly effective. We notice that the one thing clients will never forgive you for is failure to deliver.

All of these components contribute to the overall excellent experience that is provided to

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the customer, which will keep them returning for continued business.

At a certain level among the top construction companies, there is no doubt that any one of them can deliver a quality product, but it is the companies, such as CrEATE., that provide a positively memorable experience that will continue to succeed.

top 5 projects As a top construction company in the industry, CrEATE. has a large portfolio of projects. Allen Clayton, vice president of operations, discusses five of these interesting projects.

Completed in the summer of 2013, one of the top projects CrEATE. delivered was at the Webber Academy. This 10,000 square foot project was an expansion of the schools science wing.

Clayton states, There were very high expectations and the timeline was very tight. We had to build it over the summer vacation and have it ready for the new students coming in for the new school year. The project was successfully completed on time despite the tough deadlines and the school has offered additional project opportunities to CrEATE. as well that are currently underway.

Another exciting project was the University of Calgary medical Center. CrEATE. was brought on as a construction manager through the real estate income trust, northwest healthcare properties, to re-purpose the old theater into a functional

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medical space. The building is now used as a teaching facility for recent graduates and students of the University, as well as a health service center for the community. This project was completed in 2012.

CrEATE. is working on to separate the long standing iconic restaurant, melrose, into two smaller buildings. One, which is

expected to be open just before Christmas, will be a stand-alone building with a 3000 square foot patio. Upon completion, the space will be occupied by a bakery. The second building of the project has not commenced yet but Clayton reveals the intention is to design it as a two story iconic building on the famous red mile 17th avenue, in the

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entertainment district in Calgary.CrEATE. has recently secured the Chaparral

medical building project. The building will be leased out to a southern Calgary primary care network which will provide the community with healthcare services. It is a multidisciplinary clinic that is geared towards increasing accessibility within the community for healthcare and will incorporate lower risk maternity family care and educational training facilities.

Lastly, the company is working with Canada Beef, an organization that represents the beef producers in Canada, to build the organizations new food, development and education venue in Calgary. Once complete, this exciting project will provide research, development and education on the product. The building will include a consumer demonstration kitchen, a commercial kitchen, a demonstration theater and a beef fabrication room. It will be a venue to host delegates from all over the world to demonstrate Canada Beefs product.

Overall, CrEATE. has been and will continue to be extremely busy with its portfolio of projects and hribar expresses the importance of collaborating with sub contractors and trades to successfully provide the best project to clients.

nobody does this on their own and without the excellent trades that we have, we wouldnt get any job done. Were very big on trade relationships, states hribar, Any way we can help them succeed means theyll help us succeed and more importantly, the client gets what they want.

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Alberta, Canada

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Surespan Leading Wind Turbine, Construction Industry in CanadaFrom chainsaw to business empire in just over 35 years, Surespan

is nothing short of a success storywritten by: Ian Hanner produced by: rich Gentile

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surespan Construction

Surespan Leading Wind Turbine, Construction Industry in CanadaFrom chainsaw to business empire in just over 35 years, Surespan

is nothing short of a success storywritten by: Ian Hanner produced by: rich Gentile

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From humble origins as a small, independent forestry bridge and construction service, surespan has spent more than 35 years becoming the Canadian industry leader that it is today.

surespan was founded in 1977 by nigel Bester (principal of the surespan Group), a south African expat living in Vancouver, with little

more than a borrowed chainsaw and the knowhow to achieve results. According to the company website, surespans early success was largely centered on erecting bridges in remote environments in British Columbia.

Today, surespan Construction is the recognized specialist in permanent and portable bridge

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supply and construction, the company said.[It took] always staying ahead, said Jordan

hiebert, divisional manager, on 35 years of business. The technology, investing in new equipment and not being afraid to try new things Weve really made a push into wind energy in the last couple of years and thats been driving a lot of our growth.

According to hiebert, surespan first got into wind energy doing infrastructural developmentpredominantly roads and bridges. seeing opportunity in turbine erection, surespan purchased some specialized equipment for heavy-lift crane installations and has been able to carve out a substantial market share in the time since.

Growth has been very steady and fast in Ontario, and throughout the rest of the country,

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Experience the Progress.Liebherr cranes forwind power.Liebherr offers optimized crane concepts for the most diverse situations and requirements for the erection of wind power generators for highest efficiency and economy.

Top capacities in all lifting classes Variable boom systems for diverse requirements Efficient application due to optimized transportation components

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Liebherr-Canada Ltd.1015 Sutton DriveBurlington, Ontario L7L 5Z8Tel.: +1-905/3 19 92 22E-Mail: [email protected]

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its a project here, a project there. There are usually one or two large projects in Western Canada, but its hard to say what the future looks like, hiebert said.

Aside from several infrastructure projects relating to power developments, the companys website currently lists two turbine erection projects underway the Grouse mountain and Chatham-Kent Wind turbine erection projects.

According to surespan Wind Energy services (a subsidiary) website, Grouse mountain is the first wind turbine in north America to be built at whats considered an extreme high altitude location. The company had the challenge of lifting a 1.5 megawatt, 250 tonne turbine into place in an area with exceptionally poor access.

The unique aspects of this project included

Experience the Progress.Liebherr cranes forwind power.Liebherr offers optimized crane concepts for the most diverse situations and requirements for the erection of wind power generators for highest efficiency and economy.

Top capacities in all lifting classes Variable boom systems for diverse requirements Efficient application due to optimized transportation components

Comprehensive comfort and safety features Worldwide customer support by manufacturer

The Group

Liebherr-Canada Ltd.1015 Sutton DriveBurlington, Ontario L7L 5Z8Tel.: +1-905/3 19 92 22E-Mail: [email protected]

Liebherr is the leading manufacturer of mobile and crawler cranes. The range of the all-terrain mobile cranes extends from the two-axle 35 t crane to the heavy-duty crane with a lifting capacity of 1,200 t on nine-axle chassis. The lattice-boom cranes on mobile and crawler chassis achieve lifting capacities of up to 3,000 t.

The Liebherr plant in Ehingen covers a total area of 850,000 m2, of which 240,000 m2 is a roofed manufacturing facility. The Ehingen plant employs a workforce of 3,000. A comprehensive, worldwide service guarantees the high availability of mobile and crawler cranes.

Website: www.liebherr.com

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mobilizing to the peak of Grouse mountain up a winding narrow old mountain road, the company stated.

surespan was also contracted for turbine erection at the Chatham-Kent Wind farmCanadas largest. According to CTV news, The farm utilizes 124 siemens 2.3 megawatt wind turbines, which are estimated to produce renewable energy for up

to 100,000 local homes.We are committed to the local

communities and are pleased to see more than 800 jobs dedicated to wind turbine blade manufacturing and tower fabrication in the province, said Jacob Anderson, who was Vp of wind power for siemens at the time of comment.

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distinguishing surespan for jobs like these. With the largest truck-mounted crane in Canada, the company is able to gain access in ways competitors cant.

We purchased a crane that allows us to install turbines up to 150 meter hub height. That will allow us to stay competitive for a number of years into the future and also lift in much higher wind speeds, hiebert said.

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North Vancouver, BC

f o U n d E d

1977

farnum Construction managementFarnum Construction Management: Finding a Better Way to Do BusinessSean Farnum discusses the philosophy behind his work and the importance of transparency and visionwritten by: sasha orman produced by: rich Gentile

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farnum Construction management was formed on one simple premise: theres a better way to do things.

As professionals in this industry, I think it is our responsibility to push the industry forward, always expanding and improving on how we deliver. Far too many projects are completed while using traits or methods of past because thats how its always been done. With new technology and efficiencies available at our fingertips, it allows us to focus on how to do things better, ultimately providing better service quality and overall project

experience to our clients explains sean Farnum, managing Director at Farnum Construction management. Acknowledging this issue with the construction industry, Farnum is guiding his business based on principles of quality service, integrity, forming strong relationships, and above all finding the best and most efficient ways of delivering projects and doing business.

Imagination and Innovation for Varied projects The philosophy at Farnum Construction management has led the company to take on jobs that

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range greatly in scope and profile. One thing that many of them have in common is that they are important jobs demanding the quality results that Farnum promises.

These can be projects such as the approximately $2 million remediation project for Alberta health services in high river, or the $4.8 million disaster recovery project at the Calgary Zooboth were damaged by the devastating floods that overtook Alberta in the summer of 2013. They can also be private construction management projects like the $3.8 million crematorium and reception center for mcInnis

& holloway that Farnum took on in conjunction with norr Architects. This 14,000 square-foot project was one of the largest that the management firm has taken on to date, but through careful planning it was able to deliver on time and under budget.

It just came down to proper planning in being able to reach those goalshaving a strategy put in place right from the beginning, as opposed to rushing to get into the ground too soon. having aligned goals, outlined expectations, and a clear communication process was the key to its success. says Farnum.

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The owner was very involved; he was on the site probably two or three times per week, and it made it very nice to establish the relationship between the site staff and him, as well as with us on the management side. Along with the architects, we created a nice little project group that worked very well, so that was a great experience and a nice project to end the year with.

A Company Culture of Caring When it comes to finding project staff for Farnum Construction management, there are several traits that are highly valued. I do my best to make sure that all of our employees, from senior managers to laborers, are dedicated, respectful, hard working and take pride in what they do. I try to instill that in being at the forefront, says Farnum. Im onsite often, not afraid to get my hands dirty, bringing our site guys lunch and coffee, nothing is below me so I try to instill that in them, and show them that Im just as dedicated as they are. We all share common goals, we all share strategies and ideas, our success is dependent collaboration, and we promote an open door policy for all team members. Whatever were working on, we take a team approach.

Another trait that Farnum looks for is employees interested in taking time for giving back to the community. From charity work and community service to education, Farnum Construction management takes its philanthropic philosophy very seriously. Were heavily involved in investing

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into our community and into our staff, says Farnum, noting that the business has been involved in benefits for everything from the Calgary Zoological society to Calgarys prostate Cancer society and Kids Cancer Care.

Calgary has been so great to mecoming from Ontario, moving to Calgary, and having the opportunities here to build my company, explains Farnum. I feel that its our social responsibility to give back. Were given such great opportunities, and

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the ability to provide a great life for ourselves and our families, I feel its our obligation to give backwhat goes around comes around.

the Farnum difference The thing that sets Farnum Construction management apart is the fresh way they view the industry and they approach it. I think were a different type of company with a different vision, says Farnum. Were very versatile, as we can structure our services and our project delivery methods based on requirements, restraints, as well as specific client or project needs.

Beyond that versatility is a refreshing honesty and c

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