Roofing BC, Summer 2012

The RCABC has engineered theevolution of its Roofing Practices

Manual to a user-friendly, easilyupdated on-line resource. The move,

arguably one of the most technologicallyadvanced steps taken by the progressiveassociation, makes the massive documentavailable to any end user, from a computerneophyte to an IT whiz.

HistoryIn 1988, the RCABC Board of Directors

assigned the compilation of roofingstandards and best practices to the RCABCTechnical Committee, and accordingly, theRCABC Roofing Practices Manual (RPM) wasborn.

“The manual provides RCABC members,accepted inspectors, design authorities and

just aboutanyone elseinvolved indesigning a roofwith guidelines forproducing qualityroofing projects,” saysBarbara Porth, RCABC

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From the President

Summer dazeSummer is here! With the weatherwe have been experiencing so far,here comes the opportunity tofinally get some work completedthis year. There is a bit of catchingup to do. And withthe summer season,we try to fit inpersonal recreationalactivities, especially ifwe have school agedchildren. These mayinclude trips to thelocal beach, golfcourse, camping,gatherings of friendsand family or timeaway on vacation.Nowadays, mychildren who graduated in the pastthree years usually don’t include mein their plans. The key is finding theright balance between maximizingour work and time with our lovedones. Relaxation iswhat we want butseldom achieve.

Many of you hadinquired why mypartner, Ken Mitchell,was absent from thisyear’s RCABC LowerMainland GolfTournament on June15th. It seems he went shopping(see the photo inset). Looks good,but no further comments lest webecome a fashion magazine. Let’ssay that he found some balance in

his schedule to get in some golfelsewhere.

The articles in this edition willserve to broaden our understandingof roofing issues with regard toproduct selection, legal issues,safety practices and how it affectsour environmental footprint. Longgone are the days when the only

consideration forroofing was waterprotection and cost.

You will see thatone of the magazine’sarticles will discussheat stress. It is hardto fathom, as I writethis article, that wecould experience heatstress with theweather we have seenso far. June broughtrain that was almost

double our monthly average, andJuly has been equally cool and wet.We have been more concerned withfinding rain gear or flooding if wereside near water, than cooling our

bodies. So as we work

through the summermonths, hopefully theoptimism I referencedin the Springpublication regardingwarming temperatureswill play out, althougha little later than

hoped for. And yet in hindsight, awarmer spring would have resultedin a heavier snow melt withpotentially more disastrous floodingin this province.

Immediately after pressing the‘send’ button for this piece, I’mheading off to Europe for vacation,just with my wife, as the kids madetheir own plans this summer. I hearthey are having some financialtrouble over there, and want to

help them out… although I doubtthat my contribution will improvetheir situation much.

Have a great summer.Laurence Matzek,

President, Roofing ContractorsAssociation of British Columbia ■

Roofing BC is published quarterly onbehalf of the Roofing ContractorsAssociation of BC and the professionalroofing industry by Market AssistCommunications Inc.

Roofing BC online at: www.rcabc.orgManaging Editor and PublisherJ. Michael SiddallPhone: 604-740-8369E-mail: [email protected]

EditorFrank O’BrienE-mail: [email protected]

Production/Art Director and Advertising AssociatePaddy TennantPhone: 604-507-2162E-mail: [email protected]

Contributing WritersLaurence MatzekPaddy TennantCirculationBarbara PorthPhone: 604-882-9734E-mail: [email protected]

While information contained in thispublication has been compiled fromsources deemed to be reliable, neitherthe publisher nor the RCABC will be heldliable for errors or omissions. The opinions expressed in the editorialand advertisements are not necessarilythose of the publisher or RCABC.

Executive Vice PresidentIvan van Spronsen, [email protected]

Administrative Services ManagerBarbara Porth, [email protected]

Technical ManagerRob Harris, [email protected]

Safety & Risk Management SupervisorRoger Sové, I.P., PID, [email protected]

Laurence Matzek

“Long gone arethe days when

the onlyconsiderationsfor roofing werewater protection

and cost.”

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The RPM has alsobeen used as a learningtool by the roofingapprenticeship studentsenrolled at the RCABCroofing institute,starting with the firstclass in 1993.

The manual grewand transformed overthe years, reflectingsignificant changes tothe RoofStar GuaranteeProgram and theaddition of a section onwaterproofing standards in 2010.The RCABC Technical Committee iscurrently working on yet anotheraddition, for metal walland cladding standards.

By 2011, at a hefty1,200 pages and filling a4” ring binder, the RPMhad become unwieldy, expensive toduplicate and tedious to keepupdated. Alternate formats for theRPM were explored and ultimatelyan online ‘Wiki’ format was decidedupon as the most efficient andeffective way to contain the ever-changing RPM and make it easilyaccessible to the growing list ofusers.

According to Jeremy Jackson,who converted the manual to theWiki format, the procedure tookapproximately five months. “80percent of that was editing andconverting the documents intoWiki’” he said. “I wanted it to be asperfect as possible, particularly formobile devices, as this was one ofthe most desired features.”

The complex nature of theoriginal document, paired withthe requirements of the endusers, presented a unique setof challenges for Jackson.

“Piece by piece, section by section, I bore through the book as fast aspossible, recreating each table and

text diagram. I also wrotequite a bit of custom codeto give them the requiredfeatures such as PDFconversion, and sorting

by their index, and not the onesgenerated by the Wiki, as well asmany cosmetic changes.”

The finishedproject is onethat the RCABCstaff, and Jacksonhimself, are justifiablypleased with. “All in all Iam personally happy with the

result,” says Jackson. “It’s a living collaborativedocument that anyone canaccess on just about any device,quick and fast. It gives RCABC anextensive tool set for reporting,managing, and editing thedocument without worry of makingpermanent mistakes. It’s muchsimpler to edit than a Word versionas well.”

Among the many features andadvantages of the Wiki format are:• the ability to view the RPM onany computer or portable deviceas the pages, tables and drawingsautomatically re-size themselvesto the various devices’ viewingscreens;

• search capabilities by keyword orsection;

• always up-to-date as changes aremade on an ongoing basis; and

• easily printable to hard copy or

PDFfor storingor sendingvia email.A link to the

online RPM Wikiwas recentlydistributed toselected user groupswhose commentsincluded “very userfriendly”, “a valuableresource and access is nolonger cumbersome”,“fantastic”, and “navigatesbeautifully”.

Access to the RCABC RPM isunrestricted. It can be found athttp://rpm.rcabc.org ■

FAQ about the RPM WikiHas the format of the RPM been changed?• The Wiki has been organized into the same format as the hard copy version in the binder, with the exception

that Tab 1 is now called Section 1 and so on.Do I have to log in to use the RPM?• No, the log in link is for authorized editors only. Access to use the RPM is unrestricted.How do I search the RPM Wiki?• Enter a word, a phrase or a section number into the search window and all of the sections these words

appear in are listed on the page, along with the sentence or paragraph associated with the words.• When you are on a page, hit Ctrl F to open a Find window: enter the word

or phrase you are looking for and these will automatically be highlighted.Use the Previous and Next buttons to scroll through the page. Use theOptions button to match whole words and case.

What is the View History tab for?• When you click on the View History tab, the page will display a list of the

changes made on the page or in the section you are viewing.• Get more information about the changes by marking the radio button

beside the changed item, and the exact wording changes will be displayed.Can I print from the Wiki?• Click on the PDF tab at the top of your screen. This will create a PDF of the whole section that you are

currently viewing. If you would like to print just a subsection or a paragraph, highlight the subsection orparagraph, and copy and paste your selection into a Word document.

Can I access the RPM on my iPhone or iPad?• Yes, the Wiki software used to create the RPM allows the entire manual to be viewed on any portable device

with a web connection. The page layouts and tables automatically adjust for the device you are using.What about updates?• Updates will be ongoing whenever required and specifically after the Technical Committee meetings in

March and September.What should I do if I notice a discrepancy or error on a page in the Wiki, or I want to make a commentabout the content?• Send an email to Rob Harris, Technical Manager, at [email protected].

RPM WIKI cont’d from page 1

Let’s do lunchRCABC Technical Advisor Severin Wolf has been hosting a series ofcomplimentary catered Lunch & Learn sessions for architects. These‘working lunches’ build on the good working relationship that theRCABC has development within the architectural community. At thesame time, they serve to increase familiarity with the RPM and otherwork of the RCABC Technical Committee.

Architects and other building professionals recognize the value ofusing the best materials and methods for their project, and want theRoofStar guarantee for their clients. Now, having the RPM so readilyaccessible makes it even easier to design or specify with theguarantee in mind.

For information about Lunch & Learn opportunities, contact SeverinWolf at [email protected].

The RPM is recognized asthe most comprehensiveroofing manual available inCanada, and has becomeTHE standard referencemanual in BC on roofingapplications. The Wiki

format provides the ultimatein convenience and easyaccess for any user.

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The devil is in the details for BC’sroofing inspectors, says Rob Harris,technical manager for the RCABC.Harris notes that today’s morecomplicated roofing systems presenta challenge to inspection firms.

RCABC works closely withindependent inspectors who havequalified for ‘accepted inspectionfirm status’ by the RCABCGuarantee Corp. and who conductinspections on roofing projectswhere an RGC Guarantee Certificate

has been specified.These inspection firms are not

members of the RCABC and do nothave any financial or businessinterest in any roofing contractor,supplier or manufacturer companyserving the BC roofing industry.They are absolutely independent.

Today’s roofs have more details,such as curbs for protrusions likeventilation units, skylights andventilation pipes, where there is agreater potential for leaks, Harrisexplained. Another modern problemis heavier over burdens, because ofthe profusion of roofs with planters,green roofs and pavers, evenwaterfalls and entertainment decks.

And then there are the newroofing materials that seem to beappearing in record numbers.

“There are new materials comingacross our table all the time,” saidMonty Klein, a partner in WellsKlein Consulting Group Inc. Klein,who sits on the RCABC technicalcommittee, is an RCABC acceptedinspector and RCI Inc. RegisteredRoofing Observer with 30 years ofpractical roofing experience. “Ofcourse, every [manufacturer] wantsacceptance for their materials in theRoofStar Guarantee Program.”

As a member and past presidentof RCI Western Canada, part of aninternational association of

professional consultants, architects,and engineers who specialize inroofing, waterproofing and exteriorwall systems, Klein keeps up withnew products through meetings,seminars, trade shows andmanufacturer presentations. And hesays there are some great newmaterials that advance the roofingindustry.

Klein singled out liquidmembrane detailing, used with SBSmodified bitumen membranes, as“probably the biggest step in a longtime that made SBS even moreversatile.” These new products, suchas Alsan RS from Soprema, IKO’sMS Detail and Siplast’s Parapro,

“really improved things,” he said.“There is also a lot more high

tech products and high tech thinkingin insulation products,” Klein said.He believes that rock woolinsulation sheets are a promisingnew product. Rock wool insulation– a brand name is Roxul® – isstable, easy to install andapparently hold its R-values foryears, Klein noted.Up to speed

If it is hard for inspectors toremain up to speed on a fast-changing industry, it is nearlyimpossible for roofing contactors,Klein notes. “Inspectors andconsultants have the time for

Wells Klein partner Doug Wells writes a field report, as a Marine Roofingcrew applies mechanically attached EPDM on the roof of the PacificProcessing Centre for Canada Post in Richmond. Wells is ensuring that thematerial is being installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.When complete, the project will carry a 10-year RoofStar Guarantee.

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research and to go to trade showsand presentations,” he said, “butroofing contractors and their crewsare going full bore all the time. Theymight not have the time to sit backfor as many learning opportunities.

“There are traps that contractorsfall into,” Klein said, because theymay not have had the necessaryinformation or training on a newproduct or method that may bedramatically different than what acrew is used to. “As inspectors ourrole is not to train these guys, but it

is inevitable that in some cases wemay inform them of alternativeapplication techniques. We try to behelpful with our knowledge.”

For example, liquid membranedetails are very applicator sensitive.The liquid membrane applicationarea has to be taped off and themixture and the application ratehave to be done perfectly for aproper seal, all of which takestraining. “If it is not installedproperly it simply doesn’t work asintended,” Klein said.

Ironically, the reason liquidmembranes have become sopopular is that they were seen as abetter method of sealing the risingnumber of protrusions seen on two-ply roofing systems, Klein noted.It is the inspector’s role to tell theroofer that work has to be redoneif the liquid membrane, or any otherproduct, is not installed properly.Over burdens

A separate challenge forinspectors and contractors is themodern emphasis on roof topgardens and traffic, Klein said.“Everyone wants an orchard on theroof,” he joked, with planters, greenroofs and patios becoming common.But Klein said he has had to tellbuilding owners and contractorsthat all such material has to beremoved to repair a leaking roof.“It is an eye opener when theyrealize they have to also dig deepinto their pockets.”

Roofing contractors, he said,have to make sure that whatever isbeneath the over burden is installedproperly. “We want to stay away

from value engineering when itcomes to roofs with over burden onthem,” he said. For example, if twoply is planned, install three ply, hesuggested, because that builds in alot of redundancy. While this isinitially much more expensive, it canprove less costly in the long run,Klein said.

The architectural metal rooftraining being offered by RCABC,Klein said, has helped to improvemetal roof installation in BC andmade it easier for inspectors.

Klein said that of the hundreds ofinspections he has done on roofprojects it is often complicateddesign, not contractor workmanship,that precludes the roof from theRGC Guarantee Certificate. “Aestheticdesign – that does not includeplanning a proper roof assemblydetailing at curbs – can result inexclusion from the guarantee,” hesaid.Warranties

An increasing trend in BC roofingis retrofitting, Klein added, whichadds another layer of complication

for inspectors and contractors.Often, he said, other components ofan older building, such as glazingand walls, have to be removed firstto properly install a roof to modernbuilding standards.

Klein summed up with three toptips for roofing contractors, designauthorities, and building owners.First, if a consultant is involved inthe project, call him/her in if theyare not sure about some detail ofthe installation. Second is to requesta RoofStar Guarantee to ensure thatthe building owner has anindependent inspector on site toprotect their asset. Third, roofingcontractors should make sure theircrews are up to date on the productand have been fully trained in howto install it, Klein said.

Attending seminars by productmanufacturers, RCI, or RCABC are aterrific way to ensure familiaritywith the latest products andinstallation techniques. They areusually offered in the winter andspring in order to prepare roofingcrews for the busy season. ■


“Inspectors have thetime for research andto go to trade showsand presentations, butroofing contractorsare going full bore allthe time. They don’thave the time to sitback for learningopportunities.”

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RCABC’s hugely successful ACE-IT(Accelerated Credit Enrolment inIndustry Training) apprenticetraining program for high schoolstudents graduated its latest class of16 on June 7. With two morestudents on a wait list, it was arecord enrollment for the four yearold, dual-credit educationalinitiative. The ACE-IT program isheld in conjunction with highschools in Langley, Surrey, Deltaand New Westminster.

ACE-IT graduated 11 students inits first year, 16 in its second yearand 16 last year (of which four were

regular apprentices). All of the ACE-IT students are placed inemployment with RCABC members.

“These are not work experienceplacements,” said RCABC educationand training manager ShirleyCaldwell, “these are paying jobs forthe summer,” and beyond for thosethat have graduated.

Students, who must be at least16 years of age but under 19, studyfor four days a week for five weekswhile still attached to their regularhigh school.

The skills they learn areinvaluable to work safely and

efficiently in today’s demandingroofing industry.

The students learn about hoistingequipment, roof insulation, roofdesign and structure, asphaltshingles and math and metric forroofing. RCABC instructors alsoschool them in safety and fallprotection. To pass, a student mustpost a 70 percent mark overall.

“We have several topics that arecovered and each topic has an examwhen that part of the course iscovered. All of these marks areaveraged to get the theory mark.Then the instructor awards a mark

for their hands on work in the shopto arrive at a practical mark. Thesemarks are weighted to come upwith a final mark,” explainsCaldwell.

Graduates receive Level 1Roofing Apprenticeship credit, thefirst step in the three-levelapprenticeship training as well asfour educational credits towardsgraduation. “Usually an apprenticeworks for his/her employer for 6 to12 months prior to attending schoolfor their Level 1,” adds Caldwell.

They receive additionaleducational credits for the hoursthey work on the job and thesehours are credited to the 3600hours they must earn to complete

their apprenticeship.“The Ministry of Education also

has a program called SecondarySchool Apprenticeship,” notesCaldwell. “This does not have to bein conjunction with the ACE-ITprogram but can be. When astudent works for an employer inan apprenticeable trade and theyare signed up as an apprentice theirhours count toward credits forgraduation. Each 120 hours workedcount as an elective course worthfour credits. They can earn up tofour courses or 480 hours whichgives them 16 credits.”

Each year the program becomesmore popular with students becauseof the abundance of positive

ACE-IT graduates 16 studentsRCABC instructor David Rice discusses the finer points of valley flashing. Rice monitors a student learning about proper nailing.


feedback from previous participants and the promotion this program isgetting from the educators in the school districts.

A key component to the success of this program is the ongoing supportfrom RCABC member companies that are always willing to hire thesestudents and mentor them on the job site. “Our members are alwayslooking for enthusiastic young people to get into the roofing trade,” saysCaldwell. “They often hire secondary school students that have not had anyexperience, for summer work. By taking on students after they have gonethrough the ACE-IT program employers find that students are moreprepared for the trade and are more valuable on the job.

“In the four years we have been running this program we have hadstudents that are still working for our members and are successfullyprogressing through their apprenticeship. We have also had some studentsthat have discovered that roofing is not for them and have moved on toother jobs. Overall, students that have done the ACE-IT are far more likelyto stay in the trade.”

Caldwell said there have been many success stories over the past fouryears, including many hard-working students who now have a good headstart on a promising roofing career. ■

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ACE-IT Q&ARoofing BC asked RCABC’s Educationand Training Manager, ShirleyCaldwell, more about the ACE-ITprogram:Who funds this program?

The Industry Training Authoritygives the School Districts money forACE-IT participation. They in turn paypart of that to the RCABC EducationalFoundation to help cover the costs ofthe program.How do students apply for ACE-IT?

The School Districts have acomprehensive application packagethat students must complete along with letters ofrecommendation from a teacher and someone in thecommunity. They then have to go through aninterview with representatives from RCABC and theSchool District.What are the prerequisites for entry?

The main prerequisites are that they must havecompleted their grade 10 (they usually have severalgrade 11 and 12 courses as well), completed theapplication package and display an attitudeconducive to successfully participating in a postsecondary program. That is why they have to providea letter of recommendation from a teacher as well assomeone from the community.When are classes held?

The first two classes were run in February tocoincide with the School Districts’ semester systembut this created problems in placing the students foremployment at a time when roofing is not busy. Thelast two classes were run in May and it worked outmuch better for job placements and for the SchoolDistricts so we intend to continue with a May intake.Can someone take the course over?

If for some reason a participant does not attainthe required 70% in the course they can attend Level

1 at a later date once they have hadsome experience working in the trade.The training they have already takenhas not been wasted as they are stillmore valuable to the employer thansomeone they hire off the streetbecause they have had exposure tothe trade and they have all of thesafety training.Where is the course promoted?

This program has been promotedpredominately in the Fraser Valley asmost of these students rely on transitto get to school at RCABC in Langleyand to the job site, so we try to getthem employment closer to home.

However we have worked with the New WestminsterSchool District and placed students with a membercompany in Vancouver.How is this course promoted?

The RCABC membership is very progressive andunderstands that marketing is an integral part of anysuccessful educational institute. Marketing thisprogram is done in several different ways. I attendcareer fairs throughout the year promoting theRCABC Educational Foundation apprenticeship andsafety training in general, and the ACE-IT program inparticular, to secondary school students.

I also give presentations to students about theroofing industry and the apprenticeable trades werepresent, i.e.: Roofing, Damp and Waterproofing;Architectural Sheet Metal and Residential SteepRoofing. We have created a video entitled “Show Methe Money” that is shown in many high schools in BCand has generated interest in the roofing trade andmeaningful employment with our membercompanies.

As part of my regular duties I sit on severalcommittees that promote apprenticeship and ensureeveryone is aware of the RCABC EducationalFoundation and what we represent.

Shirley Caldwell

Rice points out some features on the shingle package label.


New airflowsystem forsteep-slopedroofsEngineered ventilationsystem combines nailablepolyiso insulation with ventilationATLANTA, GA – Atlas RoofingCorporation has announced Techni-Flo™, the engineered ventilationsystem for steep-sloped roofs.

Techni-Flo is a componentsystem manufactured to meetspecific needs of steep-sloped roofsand engineered to ensure consistentintake and exhaust airflowunderneath the roof covering ofcommercial building applications.

According to Atlas, the threeTechni-Flo components – Techni-FloRV, CrossVent and Techni-Flo EV –make up the only complete systemin the industry for steep-sloperoofs; with features engineered todeliver prescribed ventilationcapacity specific to each job. Thesystem works with shingle orstanding seam roofs.

Atlas points out that inadequatevolumes of properly directedventilation cause problems to aroof, especially in extreme climates.Build up of mold over time, icedams due to constant freezing and

thawing, and shingle failure fromextreme temperatures are amongthe most common factors thatprematurelyweaken a steep-slope roof. Heatbuild up in theattic also placesabnormaldemands on A/Csystems. These and other problemsare said to be avoided with air flowvolumes engineered to specificationusing Atlas Techni-Flo.

The company says the key tooptimizing temperature on larger

commercial roofs is to use abalanced system, i.e. a systemwhere air intake matches air

exhaust. If thereis too much airintake or toolittle exhaust, thetemperaturecannot remainconstant. Techni-

Flo components are designed towork together to create balancedair flow which optimizestemperature.

“Techni-Flo supports a larger netfree area than any other ventilation

system in the industry. By using theVentilated Roof System Calculatorand the Net Free Area Calculatorprovided at www.atlasroofing.com,users can determine thespecifications necessary to ensurebalanced, consistent ventilation forany steep-sloped roof,” said acompany press release.Techni-Flo EngineeredVentilation system components

Atlas describes Techni-Flo RV asan all metal ridge vent engineeredto individual job ventilation specs.“It installs easily with a snap cover.It’s sturdy and won’t compress

under stress, handlesheavy snow loadsand resists winddriven rain and snow.It contains slottedfastener holes forcorrect fastenerplacement,” thecompany literaturestates.

CrossVent is anenergy efficientpolyiso foaminsulation board foruse over sloped,unventilated roofdecks. It combinesinsulation, a nailablesurface andventilating airspaceall in one panel.CrossVent RB alsocombines all thesefeatures in a moreenergy efficientradiant barrier.

Both products promote air flowusing vent spacer strips to separate7/16” OSB from the foaminsulation, creating airways for flowfrom the eave to the ridge. Bothproducts are also FSC certified.

Techni-Flo EV is the eave ventcomponent engineered specificallyfor each job to prescribedventilation capacity. It permits airflow through the CrossVent panel tothe ridge. Atlas claims that Techni-Flo EV prolongs the life of the roofby evacuating heat and moistureand moderating temperatures ofthe roof covering. ■

Techni-Flo EV

Techni-Flo RV

CrossVent


Atlas Roofing’s manufacturing plant in Delta

Atlas Roofing plantfinalist in awardsVANCOUVER – Atlas Roofing Corporation’s lease of a 152,000-square-footfacility in Delta was recognized as “one of the largest manufacturing leasedeals in 2011” in the first annual NAIOP Vancouver and Business inVancouver Commercial Real Estate Awards of Excellence. The Atlas plant isa polyisocyanurate (polyiso) manufacturing facility.

The awards, presented at a gala dinner May 30 in Vancouver, recognizeexcellence in the commercial real-estate industry within the MetroVancouver area. The 2012 winners were:• Mixed Use Development: Morgan Crossing, accepted by Karen Donald,

representing the Shops at Morgan Crossing;• Industrial Lease: Build-to-suit for Kruger Products LP, accepted by Ryan

Beedie, president, Beedie Development Group;• Industrial Development: Corix, accepted by Gino Nonni, president,

Wesgroup Properties;• Office Lease: Containers on Terminal Columbia College, 428 Terminal

Ave., Vancouver; accepted by Colin Scarlett, senior vice-president, ColliersInternational;

• Office Development: Broadway Tech Centre Bldg. No. 4, accepted byJohn Cordonier, vice-president, development, Bentall Kennedy;

• Investment Transaction: Aberdeen Square, accepted by Cecilia Tse, seniorvice-president, Asia Pacific, Colliers International.The event was sponsored by Colliers International, Metro Vancouver and

Concert Properties. ■


Cascade Roofing &Waterproofing has builta solid business in thecompetitive Fraser ValleyBy Frank O’Brien

Larry and Lorne Dekoff, brothersand partners in Cascade Roofing &Waterproofing (2007) Inc. startedthe company in 1974 and have builtit into a successful RCABCcontractor member in Chilliwack.Cascade is now headquartered in anew 12,500-square foot office andmetal shop the brothers had builtfour years ago.

Today, CascadeRoofing handlesinstitutional andcommercial contracts,which make up 80percent of the business,installing primarily SBS, TPO andmetal roofing and architecturalcladding, as well as multi-familyresidential work.

Recent projects have included

work on commercial buildings,Abbotsford schools, three FraserValley institutions and the PacificBorder Crossing, where work wasjust wrapping up when the Dekoffstalked to Roofing BC.

With an office staff of10 and another 50workers on their crews,Cascade can handle anytype of roofing or metal claddingwork in the Fraser Valley and intothe Lower Mainland.

“Our people are our number oneasset,” Larry said, pointing proudly

to the fact that about 80percent of Cascade’stradespeople have beenwith the company for10 to 25 years. Recentlythe company threw aretirement party for an

employee who had been withCascade for 32 years.Experienced crew

“We invest in our people,” Larrysaid, “and we don’t lose good men.”

Cascade’s crews are experts attraditional roofing and architecturalmetal, but they are no stranger tonew ideas and products, and evenfind better ways to do it.

For example,Cascade has installedgreen roofs withmoisture monitoringsensor grids.

“It helps to isolate where theproblem is,” Lorne explained, andsubsequently can save a lot of timeand money locating and repairingany potential leaks.

Larry and Lornestarted working onroofs while in theirteens and they leadby example, withneither hesitant aboutgetting on a roof or in the metalshop with their crews. Twelve to 15hour days are not uncommon.

Even their favourite downtime istaken seriously. Family time andvacations, including hunting and

fishing, are important.“We work hard and we play

hard,” Larry said.Challenge

Larry is quick to point to thenumber one challenge for even hisexperienced company: the intenselevel of competition, especially fromthe “truck and ladder guys” whoundercut prices. It is notuncommon, he said, to see up to 12roofers competing for the samecontract.

Some roofing contractors, Larrysaid, will accept jobs without

margins just to keeptheir crews rolling.Cascade doesn’t thinkthat way.

“We have been inbusiness for 38 years

and we aren’t interested in spinningour wheels.”

Cascade is one of the FraserValley’s larger roofing companiesand has invested heavily in thebusiness. Their headquarters

includes a fully equipped metalfabricating facility and the companyis running nearly two dozen trucksto its many commercial andresidential contracts, half of whichare retrofit projects.

Succession planning for thefuture of Cascade Roofing isimportant and is in process already,the brothers say.

As an RCABC member since2009, Cascade offers the RoofStarGuarantee and has full liabilityinsurance, bonding, WorkSafeBCcoverage, COR Certification andBBB membership. Cascade has afull time safety officer on staff.Combine that with a great crew ofseasoned pros, and it is easy to seewhy Cascade is often called in forlarge, specialized projects in theFraser Valley and beyond.

It is Larry’s motto, however, thatperhaps best explains how Cascadehas become a success.

“We just keep our heads downand give ‘er every day,” he said. ■

“We just keep ourheads down andgive ‘er every day.”

“We work hardand we play

hard.”

“Our people areour numberone asset.”

Cascade handles all types of commercialroofs, including green roof projects, such asthis one for the Ministry of Transport,Coquitlam, in which Cascade embeddedsensors to pinpoint any leaks.

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Left to right: Lorne Dekoff, Dan Henrotte, Dallas Dekoff, Thomas Strahl and Larry Dekoff with one of the two-dozen trucks in the Cascade Roofing & Waterproofing fleet.

Installing the roof and ACM panels on this auto dealership is one of the many commercial projects completed recently by Cascade.

Cascade’s Chilliwack office/shop was completed four years ago. The company has 10 office staff and 50 crew members. Most employees have been with Cascade from 10 to 25 years.

The importance ofbeing a cool cat ona hot tin roofNow that summer has arrived in BC,anyone who spends time outdoors,or in any warm environment, hadbest be aware of the risk of heatillness.

Heat stress is a buildup of bodyheat generated internally by muscleuse and/or externally by theenvironment.

Heat illness is a big concern forroofers, who are exposed to full sunfor long periods, and working withmaterials which are either heat-reflecting (TPO membranes), heat-absorbing (asphalt shingles), or both,like architectural sheet metal. Theymay be using a tar kettle (274˚C /525˚F), torch (1093˚C / 2000˚F) orother hot equipment.

And for most, there is a tendencyto keep going hard in an effort to“make hay [or roofs] while the sunshines”.

BiomechanicsThe human body functions best

within a narrow range of internaltemperature, from 36 to 38˚C (96.8 -100.4˚F). Working in a hotenvironment builds up even morebody heat, which is eliminated withtwo cooling mechanisms:– the heart rate increases to move

blood – and heat – from theheart, lungs and other vital organsto the skin; then

– sweating increases to help coolthe blood and the body.When too much sweat is lost

through heavy labour or workingunder hot, humid conditions, thebody doesn’t have enough water leftto cool itself. The result isdehydration, followed by a rise incore temperature. A series of heat-related illnesses, or heat stressdisorders, can then develop.

Heat stress + job site = dangerHeat stress impairs functioning.

People are more accident prone andwork less efficiently when they aresuffering from a heat disorder. Heatmay be an underlying cause of otherincidents, such as heart attacks, fallsand equipment accidents.

Secondary issues like sweatypalms, fogged-up safety glasses anddizziness can also increase the risk ofinjuries. Burns are more likely fromaccidental contact with hot surfaces,flames or steam.

Since heat-related illness can bedangerous, even fatal, it is critical toknow how to prevent it, what signsto watch for, and what steps to takewhen someone has been adverselyaffected by the heat.

Heat disorders range in severity.But even mild symptoms should notbe ignored. By the time someone isshowing signs of heat illness, quickaction is necessary. A ‘wait and see’approach can be disastrous.A cool, logical approach

Heat illness is easily preventableand treatable before it becomes lifethreatening.

Keys for avoiding heat stress:• Stay well hydrated (see ‘All drinks

are NOT created equal’).• Avoid alcohol and drugs – they

can increase the effects of heat.• Take breaks to cool down.• Choose work clothes and

protective gear with heat in mind(see ‘Dressing for excess’.

• Build up tolerance for working inthe heat. In most cases, thenormal seasonal increases intemperature are gradual enoughto become acclimatized over thecourse of one to two weeks. Thisreduces the likelihood of beingcaught off guard, but is by nomeans fail-safe.

Contributing factorsNobody is immune from heat

illness. There are, however, certainfactors that can affect the body’snatural ability to withstand hightemperatures:• Heat acclimatization and

physical condition: see‘Recommendations for the workplace’ and ‘Myth-busters’.

• Previous heat illnesses: Peopleare likely to be more sensitive toheat if they have experienced aheat-related illness in the past.

• Heart disease or high bloodpressure: In order to pump bloodto the skin and cool the body, theheart rate increases. This canstress the heart.

• Recent illness: Illnesses involvingdiarrhea, vomiting or fever resultin increased risk of dehydrationand heat stress due to lost saltand water.

• Alcohol: Alcohol consumptionduring the previous 24 hoursleads to dehydration andincreased risk of heat stress.

• Medications: Certain drugs maycause heat intolerance by reducingperspiration or increasingurination. People who work in ahot environment should consulttheir physician or pharmacistbefore taking medications.

• Workload: The body generatesmore heat than usual duringheavy physical work. Thereforethe combination of increasedexternal heat and elevated bodytemperature from exertionwarrants extra monitoring, even attemperatures as low as 23˚C(73.4˚F). This is especially true forworkers who are not acclimatizedto the heat.

Recommendations for the work place:• Provide heat stress training that

includes information aboutprevention, symptoms, monitoringyourself and co-workers,treatment, and personal protectiveequipment;

• Acclimatize workers by exposingthem to hot work environmentsfor progressively longer periods;

• When possible, schedule heavytasks and work requiringprotective gear for cooler times ofday. Postpone nonessential tasks;

• Provide and maintain a supply ofcool potable water close to thework area;

• Use relief workers or assign extraworkers for physically demandingjobs;

• Take regular rest periods in coolor well-ventilated areas. Allow thebody to cool before beginningwork again;

• Monitor your own condition andthat of your co-workers, especiallythose who are most at risk of heatstress. Do not work alone;

• Ask safety equipment providersabout special gear like heat stressmonitors or cooling garments. See‘Dressing for excess’.

Work safe, BC! The heat is on



■ Heat strokeHeat stroke is the most serious

heat-related disorder. It can developquickly and without warning. Itoccurs when the body’s temperaturerises rapidly, the sweatingmechanism fails, and the body isunable to cool down.

Heat stroke can be differentiatedfrom other heat illnesses by the hot,dry, flushed skin and absence ofsweating.

Without immediate first aid, heatstroke can result in loss ofconsciousness, brain damage ordeath.Symptoms of heat stroke include:• hot, flushed dry skin;• abnormally high body

temperature – 41˚C (105.8˚F) orabove;

• hallucinations;• chills, seizures; or convulsions;• confusion / irrational behaviour;• dizziness; • throbbing headache;• irregular pulse rate;• nausea or vomiting;• slurred speech;• loss of consciousness.First aid for heat stroke:• Call 911 and notify the supervisor.• Move the sick person to a cool

shaded area.• Remove heavy clothing; light

clothes can be left in place.• Lay the victim down with his head

and shoulders slightly elevated, oron his side.

• Give the victim cold water if he isfully conscious. Do not giveanything by mouth to anunconscious person.

• Cool the victim by any availablemeans:– place ice packs or cold wet

cloths at areas with abundantblood supply (neck, armpitsand groin)

– soak their clothes by spraying,sponging or showering themwith cool water; and

– fan their body.• Transport the victim to hospital.

■ Heat exhaustionHeat exhaustion is the body’s

response to an excessive loss ofwater and salt, usually caused byheavy sweating.Symptoms include:• extreme weakness or fatigue;• dizziness, confusion, headache;• nausea or vomiting;• clammy, sweaty skin;• pale or flushed complexion;• muscle cramps;• slightly elevated body

temperature;• fast and shallow breathing.First aid for heat exhaustion:• take similar measures to those

described under ‘Heat stroke’.• If no improvement is noted in 30

minutes, seek medical attention.■ Heat syncope

Heat syncope is a fainting(syncope) episode or dizziness thatusually occurs with prolongedstanding or sudden rising from asitting or lying position. Dehydrationand lack of acclimatization cancontribute to heat syncope.

People with heat syncopesymptoms should rest in a cool placeand slowly drink water, clear juice, ora sports beverage. See ‘All drinks areNOT created equal’.

■ Heat crampsHeat cramps are muscle pain or

spasms in larger muscles – usually inthe abdomen, back, arms or legs.

Heat cramps most often affectthose who sweat a lot duringstrenuous activity, depleting thebody’s salt and moisture levels.

Heat cramps may also be asymptom of heat exhaustion.

People with heat cramps shouldstop all activity, sit in a cool placeand drink clear juice or an isotonicbeverage. See ‘All drinks are NOTcreated equal’.

It is advisable not return tostrenuous work for a few hours afterthe cramps subside because furtherexertion may lead to heat exhaustionor heat stroke. Seek medicalattention if the victim has heartproblems, is on a low-sodium diet, orif the cramps do not subside withinone hour.

■ Heat rashHeat rash – also known as prickly

heat – is the most common problemin hot work environments. It lookslike a red cluster of pimples or smallblisters, accompanied by itchiness ora prickling sensation.

The rash is most likely to appearin areas persistently damp withsweat, like the neck and upper chest,in the groin, under the breasts, andin elbow creases.

Treatment involves keeping theaffected area as cool, clean and dryas possible to minimize discomfortand prevent infection.

In most cases, heat rashesdisappear a few days after heatexposure ceases.

The majority of the human bodyis made up of water, so it stands toreason that water is the bestbeverage for simply rehydrating.However during sweating,electrolytes (minerals) are also lost.Drinking excessive amounts of waterwithout replacing those lostminerals can cause waterintoxication (also known as waterpoisoning), or hyponatremia, whichrefers specifically to low levels ofsodium in the blood. Both conditionsare rare but potentially fatalimbalances.

The essential electrolytes mostcommonly found in the human body

are sodium, potassium, bicarbonate,chloride, calcium and phosphates.

Isotonic sport drinks (i.e.Powerade, Gatorade) contain similarconcentrations of salt and sugar asin the human body. Isotonic drinkcrystals are available in mostgrocery stores as an inexpensiveand convenient alternative to theready-mixed bottled drinks.Reducing risk, finding balance• Avoid alcohol, and drinks with

large amounts of caffeine orsugar (coffee, tea, pop, energydrinks, etc) – they aredehydrating.

• Drink plenty of water and other

fluids frequently so you neverbecome thirsty.To avoid mineral imbalance,include drinks that containelectrolytes (like juices andisotonic sports drinks).

• Don’t wait until you’re feelingthirsty to have a drink. Thirst is asign that you are alreadydehydrated.

• Replenish minerals through whatyou eat as well as what youdrink. Foods that naturallyincrease electrolytes include: mostfruits and vegetables; nuts andseeds; beans; dark leafy greens;and bananas for potassium.

MYTH-BUSTERS: a quick look at some common misconceptions:

■ I’m in pretty good shape, so no problem, right?It has long been believed that people who are physically fit do not need to beheat acclimatized. In fact, research indicates that even physically activeindividuals cannot be fully acclimatized without exposure to environmentalheat, although they are likely to acclimatize to heat faster than less fit people.■ I chug water all day, so I’m safe.Drinking only water while engaged in physically demanding activities canlead to dangerous mineral imbalances. See ‘All drinks are NOT created equal’.■ My wife is bothered by the heat, but I can handle it.Gender was once thought to play a role in heat tolerance, but recent studiesin the American Armed Forces show that women and men show equalreactions to heat during exercise, when controlled for levels of fitness andacclimatization. Other research points to the Body Mass Index (BMI) rather

than gender as a factor in how well anindividual will fare compared to others.People who are overweight can be lessefficient at losing heat.■ Heat is only a problem for old guys.Older people are assumed to be less heattolerant than their younger counterparts.Research that controls for body size andcomposition, aerobic fitness, hydration, levelof acclimatization, and chronological ageshows little or no age-related difference inthe ability to manage extremetemperatures. So, when the playing field islevel, those “old guys” might be able totake the heat better than you think!

Construction safety regulationsrequire workers to be dressedappropriately for their activities.Sleeves should come over theshoulder to prevent injury to theskin from carrying loads; fulllength trousers protect the legsfrom abrasion, etc. These arelogical precautions, and notsubject to debate. The reality isthat clothing, no matter hownecessary, does make adifference to comfort levels inexcessive heat or humidity, andalso impacts the body’s ability tocool down.Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Heat stress can be caused oraggravated by wearing PPE suchas chemical-resistant suits orfire-retardant clothing. Coatedand non-woven materials usedin protective garments block theevaporation of sweat and canlead to substantial heat stress.

For most constructionworkers, including roofers, theneed for specialized attire israre. But there’s no gettingaround the fact that long sleevesafford much more protectionfrom hot tar splashes than a t-shirt. And for someone installingasphalt tiles, the discomfort oflong pants on a hot day isnothing compared to losing theskin on both knees. Hard-hatsand work boots are non-negotiable in many situations,and sometimes gloves are anecessary evil.

So, what’s a roofer to do?When personal protectiondictates that certain items mustbe worn, the best defense is agood offense:• Wear loose-fitting, breathable

clothing. Avoid non-breathingsynthetics, and stick tonatural fibers such as cotton.

• Choose light colours to reflectsun and heat. Dark absorbsmore radiant heat thanlight – white painter’s pantswill be more comfortablethan blue jeans.

• Keep a cool head. Wear awhite cap or hard-hat toreflect heat away.

• Use cooling gear (e.g.soakable bandanas orheadbands, evaporativecooling vests), or place wetcloths under your hard-hat ordraped across the back ofyour neck.

• Wear white cotton gloves toprotect your hands from hotsurfaces and to reflect heat.

DRESSINGFOR EXCESS

All drinks are NOT created equal


Mack Kirkcycles to fightcancerMack Kirk Roofing & SheetMetal, a proud RCABC membercompany, has joined the Ride toConquer Cancer. In the past threeyears the firm has raised morethan $250,000 in support of theBC Cancer Agency.

The riders are driven by thefact that company owner GinoLaplante was diagnosed withcancer and given three months tolive. That was six years ago.

Now Gino and his wifeChristina continue to ride, andtheir team was riding this summer in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer,June 16 and 17.

“We know that cancer is too big a disease to ignore. It affects everyone.But by riding in this event we are doing something about it. We’re rollingcloser and closer to the end of cancer. It’s an awesome triumph in aphysical sense and emotionally as well,” Christina posted on their ridewebsite. “Some of our team members have battled cancer or lost lovedones.”

Forty-six riders make up the 2012 Mack Kirk cycling team. All riders areemployees, associates, friends and family. Together the team raised over$185,000 this year and close to $350,000 to date in three years. “For 2013we already have 42 registered participants. We are still recruiting, and ourgoal is to raise over $1,000,000 for cancer research,” says Christina.

To join team Mack Kirk 2013 call Christina at 604-258-7121.Mack Kirk puts a call out to all members of RCABC to support the

Laplantes and their team in this year’s ride. All donations are beingmatched by McQuarry Financial. For more information or to donate, go towww.conquercancer.ca/goto/ginolaplante2013. ■

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Extrememakeover:wholebuildingretrofits“...the wave of the future”There are 1,697 high-rise buildingsin Metro Vancouver that are morethan 30 years oldand another 381that were builtbetween 1990 and1999, according tothe Building Ownersand ManagersAssociation of BC(BOMA). There areat least 4,000 moreacross Canada.

“A staggeringnumber of thesebuildings are inneed of completeretrofits if they areto continue toperform efficientlyand remainattractive totenants,” Lorina Keery of BOMA tolda June 5 Vancouver meeting ofbuilding owners and experts frombuilding sciences, architecturaldesign, engineering, operations andmanagement.

“Retrofits are the wave of thefuture,” said Bryce Conacher,

manager of the Renew programwith Ledcor Construction, whojoined a panel of other buildingprofessionals for a seminar entitled‘Extreme Makeovers: WholeBuilding Retrofits.”

The expert panel included DerekPage of building owner anddeveloper Oxford Properties,property manager Jim MacKenzieof Colliers International and Torontoarchitect Paul Gogan of B+HHunting Coady, which led the $130million retrofit of the 75-storey FirstCanadian Place in Toronto.

Noting that older buildingsrepresent 98 percent of Vancouver’sbuilt environment, Conacher saidbringing this inventory up tomodern energy-saving standards isan investment, not a cost.

Ledcor has documented that theaverage return on investment for

the retrofit of an aging commercialbuilding is nearly 9 percent. In onecase study, a $17 million retrofitand energy saving program in anold high-rise office saved the owner12 percent annually in energy costsalone.

But before roofing contractorsbegin penciling out how manysquares of green roofing materialthey will need to fix up all the oldtowers, it should be noted that thepanel barely made reference toroofing retrofits.Roofing and retrofits

When pressed byRoofing BC, Conacherdismissed green roofsas “a distraction” andthe others noted thatreplacement roofswould more likely useconventionalmaterials such asEPDM, TPO or metal.

“It is better just toinsulate the roof,”MacKenzie said.

However, thereappears to be apotentially strongfuture market forexterior cladding.

At First CanadianPlace in Toronto, built

in 1975 and still the tallest officetower in Canada, the entire marblefaçade was stripped off the 75floors and replaced during thethree-year retrofit. This project used375,000 square feet of glassspandrel panels, but other oldtowers could be re-clad in

architectural metal, the audiencewas told.

MacKenzie, whose companymanages 47 million square feet ofcommercial space around the globeand often consults on retrofits, saidthe energy saving usually focuseson boilers, coolers and lighting,where the payback can bemeasured.

He said many builder owners are

wary of fancy new greentechnology. ”Some of this isobsolete before it is paid for,” hesaid. As a comparison, MacKenzienoted many of the original energy-eating boilers and coolers in oldbuildings, some 30 or 40 years old,are still working fine. Theirreliability – like that on old roofs –has likely delayed a more rapidmove to retrofits, he said. ■

Exterior retrofit of the 75-storey, 37-year old First Canadian Place in Torontotook three years and cost $130 million. Photo: B+H Architects/Doyle Partners

Native lands key toindustrial developmentTSAWWASSEN – The scarcity of industrial parcels in the LowerMainland means that First Nations and the Port of Vancouver holdmost of the land needed to meet future demand for industrialbuildings, according to a survey by Avison Young.

“There is virtually no ready-to-build and well-located land in theregion for the warehousing and distribution space [needed] forongoing port and transportation investments,” comments AvisonYoung (AY) associate Michael Farrell. “With government investingbillions of dollars in the Pacific Gateway, part of the mandate of is toensure that the resultant demand for industrial land is met.”

There are very few developers who hold land parcels large enoughto accommodate the necessary large-scale distribution andwarehousing facilities, an AY report warns.

The report says that leasehold land held by Port Metro Vancouver(PMV) and the Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) will be a significantsource of industrial land for development in the years to come. Tworecent significant industrial transactions in Richmond involvedleasehold land.

The TFN holds about 300 acres that could be used for industrial.“It should be noted PMV and TFN do not compete in the same

market as private landowners and investors who require a yield basedon cost, including freehold land value,” Farrell adds. Native land, forexample, does not carry the cost of freehold land, which is currentlyrunning at $1 million an acre in Metro Vancouver. ■

TORONTO – The 11th biennialROOFTech, to be presented by theCanadian Roofing ContractorsAssociation, will provide ahands-on educationalexperience on all aspectsof roofing for architects,building inspectors,contractors, engineers, propertymanagers, roofing consultants andspecifiers.

It is much more than just atypical trade show, according to theCRCA. ROOFTech 2013 will be an

informational forum for anyonewho needs to stay apprised about

the latest in roofingtechnologies.

Attendees will learnabout steep slope andlow slope roofing systems

along with some valuableinsights about roofing insulation.

ROOFTech 2013 will be heldApril 23rd and 24th at theInternational Centre in Toronto,Ontario. For information, visitwww.rooftech.ca. ■



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ParkerJohnstontakes BBB‘ethical’awardRCABC member and roofingcontractor Parker JohnstonIndustries Ltd. of Victoria has wonthe Better Business Bureau’s 2012Torch Award for “OutstandingEthical Business Practices” onVancouver Island.

The award was presented thispast May in Victoria.

“Of the many individualbusinesses nominated byconsumers for being fair, honestand reliable the winning companiesreally stood out from the crowd,”said Rosalind Scott, executivedirector of the BBB, VancouverIsland.

Rod Parker, general manager of

Parker Johnston, summed up thebusiness practices that earned thecompany the prestigious TorchAward.

“We back up our work; we showup when we’re supposed to showup; we finish when we aresupposed to; we don’t overcharge;and we don’t over-promise andunder-deliver.”

Parker Johnston, founded byWalter Parker and Bill Johnston 62years ago, handles both residentialand large commercial roofingprojects on Vancouver Island andbeyond.

The company has also beenrecognized with an A+ rating by theBetter Business Bureau, the highestrating it can award a company. ■

CRCA readies for ROOFTech 2013

Photo: Better Business Bureau Vancouver Island

The BC Construction Safety Alliance(BCCSA) has launched a series ofBCCSA Breakfasts that featurepresentations on safety topics ofinterest to construction companies.The breakfasts are designed torecognize COR contractors, spreadthe word about the benefits of CORand the Alliance’s many otherservices and resources, and providesafety information and networkingopportunities.

There was a full house forBCCSA’s inaugural COR regionalbreakfast, as over 50 contractors,employees, and industryrepresentatives turned out for theearly morning event at the HolidayInn Express in Kelowna.

BCCSA Executive Director MikeMcKenna began the May 17 sessionby acknowledging COR contractorsin the audience (each of whomreceived a COR-certified hard hatcreated especially for the occasion),and by providing an overview of thebenefits of the Certificate ofRecognition program and otherBCCSA services, such as theRegional Safety Coordinator andinjury management initiatives.

McKenna was followed by specialguest Paul Davis, WorkSafeBC’sSenior Prevention officer for theOkanagan. Davis gave a well-received talk on the “11 DeadlyWorkplace Sins Plus One” that arevirtually guaranteed to result in

serious injuries.“Overall, the event was a great

success,” said McKenna, whoacknowledged support fromWorkSafeBC, the Southern InteriorConstruction Association, theIndependent Contractors BusinessAssociation, the BC Road Buildersand Heavy Construction Association,and the Aggregate ProducersAssociation of BC, who helpedspread the word.

“We are very pleased with theturnout, especially given that thiswas the first time for this event, andwith the interest generated aroundCOR and BCCSA overall,” he said.“This is the goal of our outreachstrategy: to make direct connectionswith our members and bring thempractical safety services andinformation.”

The BCCSA breakfasts are onecomponent of a provincial outreachstrategy designed to recognize COR

contractors, provide practical safetyinformation, and ensure membersknow about the Alliance’s manyservices and resources. The strategyalso extends to constructionworkers, many of whom may not beaware that there is now a unifiedsafety association for construction.

Accordingly, the Kelowna tripincluded a same-day visit to theSOPA Square jobsite, where about40 tradespeople enjoyed a pizzalunch and giveaways while listeningto a presentation on avoiding heatstress from Urvi Ramsoondar,BCCSA’s Manager of Services.

To register for the August 28thbreakfast in Prince George go tohttps://www.bccsa.ca/Events.html.

More breakfasts are beingplanned for Northern BC andVancouver Island. For moreinformation or to register contactKrystle at [email protected] or visitwww.bccsa.ca. ■


As the construction industry’sfunded safety association, the BCConstruction Safety Alliance (BCCSA)now has regional safetycoordinators available at noadditional cost to assist contractorswho have safety questions orconcerns, are looking to developsafety programs and materials, orwant to prepare for COR (Certificateof Recognition).

Each offers extensive knowledgeof and experience in constructionindustry health and safety, and willfocus on providing straightforwardand practical assistance to all typesand sizes of construction companiesfor whom meeting safety goals cansometimes be challenging.

Regional Safety Coordinators arenow serving contractors in theSouthern Interior, Northern BC,Vancouver Island, and the LowerMainland. BC contractors canconnect with their local RegionalSafety Coordinators athttps://www.bccsa.ca/safety-

consultation.html or can contactthem directly:• Vancouver Island:

Mary Jo Wilson [email protected]

• Lower Mainland: Jeff Lyth CRSP / [email protected]

• Okanagan (Southern Interior): Jim Riches / John Penrice250-487-9575 / [email protected] /[email protected]

• Northern BC: Rob [email protected] BCCSA also offers in-house

safety advice and consultation viatelephone or email. Experiencedstaff are available to answer a widerange of questions about OH&S,including WorkSafeBC regulations.

For more information call 1-877-860-3675 or 604-636-3675. ■

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Architectchallenge: the 100-mile houseAn international competition to design a house that couldbe built using only materials and technology sourcedwithin 100 miles of Vancouver has proved a staggeringsuccess for the Architectural Foundation of BC (AFBC).

The 100 Mile House competition, held over a three-month period this year, attracted 57 entries from 17countries. The jury had a difficult time selecting the fivewinners, hailing from Canada, the U.S., the UK andSpain.

The $5,000 first prize went to Vancouver designerTony Osborne.

Osborne designed the Myco House, which proposesbuilding with new materials such as masonry block madefrom mushroom mycelium, lime-hemp plaster, lime-pozzolan concrete, and pine beetle wood.

“We are hoping to raise enough funds to be able tobuild the first place entry, which we would then donateto Habitat for Humanity,” said AFBC spokesman SeanRuthen.

A selection of all 57 submissions, including the fivefinalists, can be seen online atwww.100mh.architecturefoundationbc.ca. ■

Myco House, the first place win by designer Tony Osborne: all materialssourced within 100 miles of Vancouver. Photo: AFBC

Among the COR contractors with their special COR-certified hard hats are RCABCmembers Richard Moore(1), Brad Rozander(2), and Mark Notte(3) of Interior Roofing;and Gilles Rouleau(4) of TomTar Roofing and Sheet Metal. Also pictured (far right,rear) is Mike McKenna, BCCSA Executive Director. Photo: BCCSA

BCCSA breakfasts offer food for thought

BCCSA’s Urvi Ramsoondar talksabout heat stress prevention.

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Planted roofs, such as the one on theVancouver Public Library (right), are amonggreen construction methods. Photo: City of Vancouver

BCCA:liability and greenconstructionVICTORIA – The BC ConstructionAssociation has prepared andreleased “A study on the risks andliabilities of green buildings” whichshould be of interest to roofingcontractors working on greenroofs. Participants or informationproviders to the report include thefederal and BC governments,BuiltGreen Canada, BOMA Canada,the U.S. Green Building Council,and building industry tradeassociations and legal experts inboth British Columbia and theUnited States.

The 74-page report states: “OurAssociation is very supportive ofsustainability in the builtenvironment. However, werecognize that any time ourmembers are faced with the needto embrace new concepts it isessential to investigate the broaderconsequences to the industry.Liability is always a large factor tobe considered.”

The purpose of this study is toexamine the risks of defects

associated with building green.The study looks at a number ofU.S. caseswhere liabilityissues surfacedon greenconstruction,and it includessome warnings for BC contractors.

For example, it notes that if theowner of a building is suedbecause of underperformance of agreen building, he or she is likelyto pass blame onto the designerand the contractor.

It adds that vague languagesuch as “sustainable greenbuilding” can be open to subjectiveinterpretation. “Issues associatedwith green building projects maygive rise to legal liability under

contract and tort legal theories orstatutory requirements,” the study

states, citingCanadian andBC legalrulings. “Thepredominantuse of third

party rating systems in greenprojects adds a layer of complexitythat can significantly alter thescope of liability for allparticipants.”

The study notes that green roofcontracts may be particularlyvulnerable, since most liability isseen regarding the buildingenvelope. Phil Long, chair of theBCCA’s sustainability advisorycouncil, sees the report asproviding a good “heads up” to

contractors as they take on greenprojects. “If we recognize theissues up front, we can take stepsto manage our contracts and avoidproblems before they occur.” Thereport notes that education ofcontractors and their subtrades inthe use of green technology andmaterials and careful reading ofcontracts and insuranceagreements is among the keysteps that should be taken. “Oneof the largest risks on greenprojects is not being aware ofpotential claims related tocontractual agreements thatexpose a party to more risk thananticipated.”

The report is available free ofcharge through the BCCA atwww.bccassn.com. ■

Fake shakesmimic realcedarKANSAS CITY, KS – U.S.-basedmanufacturer DaVinci Roofscapeshas come out with a new polymerroof tile that looks amazingly likereal cedar shakes. The 12-inchBellaforté shake is available ineight separate profiles and featuressnap-fit tabs for easy installation.

The profiles resemble chiseled,hand-split cedar shakes with“realistic slanted sawn edges andstaggered lengths”, the companyclaims.

A square of the shakes (with 100pieces per square) weighs 190pounds. This lower tile weight helpsreduce installation time, accordingto the company.

The Bellaforté shake tiles arereportedly available across Canada,100 percent recyclable and comewith a 50-year limited warranty. ■

DaVinci’s polymer roof tiles areaimed at cedar shake market. Photo: DaVinci Roofscapes

...vague language such as“sustainable green building”can be open to subjective

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To reduce the number of accidentsand injuries in BC’s constructionindustry, employers must ensurethat all workers are trained in basicworkplace safety.

The Construction Safety TrainingSystem (CSTS) assists employers byoffering flexible training options.CSTS equips workers with practical

skills and proven preventionstrategies to stay safe on the job.

The Construction Safety TrainingSystem (CSTS-09) was originallydeveloped by the AlbertaConstruction Safety Association andhas been delivered in BritishColumbia by the RCABC for severalyears. “It’s a great little tool... it

does what it’s supposed to to,” saysRoger Sové, RCABC’s Safety & RiskManagement Supervisor.

Originally supplied on acomputer disc, CSTS evolved intoan on-line version in recent years.This web-based training allowsparticipants to learn at their ownpace and to test their knowledgethrough interactive questions andscenarios.

The program is designed toprovide individual workers with asolid base of knowledge aboutworkplace safety, with an emphasison hazards and how to avoid them.

The CSTS program is dividedinto 16 training modules.Participants watch narrated videoclips of construction sites andcommon hazards, and are guidedthrough the correct response ineach situation.

Each lesson includes a studysession, review and test.

Although the CSTS program isgeared toward individualconstruction industry workers,especially young workers, it mayalso be of interest to newsupervisors, health and safetycommittee members, worker healthand safety representatives, andbusiness owners or operators whowish to improve the health and

safety knowledge in theirworkplace.

After completing the CSTSprogram, participants should beable to:• understand the importance of

safe work practices;• recognize potential construction

workplace hazards;• identify and apply preventative

actions to control or eliminatehazards;

• develop safe work procedures,

and explain how to work safelyin areas exposed to hazards; and

• understand basic hazardawareness and protection as itrelates to BC safety regulationsand standards.The BC Construction Safety

Alliance has recently startedoffering CSTS via its trainingpartners located throughout theprovince.

Contact the RCABC or the BCCSAfor more information. ■

Construction safety training now online

NAOIP:why thewest isbestVANCOUVER – A blue-ribbon panel of real estateexperts drawn together thispast May by the NationalAssociation of Office andIndustrial Properties, aVancouver commercialdevelopment group, left littledoubt as to where theconstruction action will be inCanada this year.

“The west is best” was thefitting theme for the morningspeakers, which includedRemco Daal, president andChief Operating Officer ofBentall Kennedy; TomKnoepfel, Senior V.P. andwestern portfolio manager forCadillac Fairview; and Chuck We,director of leasing for OxfordProperties, the robust real estatearm of Canada Pension Plan.

The panelists all agreed thatthree cities will lead constructionand real estate over the next twoyears: Calgary, Vancouver andEdmonton.

The belief is backed by a recentBank of Montreal study that saidWestern Canada will lead the nationin growth next year. After a 5percent growth rate last year,Alberta’s economic growth will slowthis year to 3.4 percent, but stilllead the country. British Columbia ispegged at 2.3 percent, still better

than any province east of Manitoba.In British Columbia, the mining

sector is expected to perform wellover the next few years, with newmine developments and continuedincreases in shale gas production.

BC is expected to perform muchbetter in 2013, with real GDPgrowth accelerating to 3.6 percent,making BC one of the country’sfastest-growing economies.

The BC forestry industry will alsopick up steam as the recovery in theU.S. housing market becomesstronger.

Manufacturing will also expandas Seaspan Marine begins work onthe $8 billion federal contract it wasawarded last fall to build non-

combat vessels, BMO notes.Calgary represents the

best construction market inWestern Canada and willset new standards forproperty prices this decade,the NAOIP panel said.

“Calgary is a market thatblows everyone away,” saidTom Knoepfel. Knoepfelnoted that, three years ago,most analysts wereforecasting a 20 percentoffice vacancy rate inCalgary. “Instead it is closeto zero percent,” he said.

Chuck We and RemcoDaal also picked Alberta’sbiggest city as leadingWestern markets this year,with Vancouver andEdmonton close behind.

Daal expects bothVancouver and Calgary to“reset the bar” withsignificant commercialrental increases over thenext few years.

Noting Vancouver’s low officeand industrial vacancy rates Daalsaid “The rest of the world wouldkill for this market.”

The panelists represent somemajor projects themselves:• Cadillac Fairview is preparing a

makeover of its flagship PacificCentre mall in Vancouver, afterthe vacating of Sears.

• Oxford Properties is building a35-storey, 270,000 square footoffice tower at 1021 WestHastings Street in Vancouver;and

• Bentall Kennedy has just boughtthe Bentall Five tower indowntown Vancouver for $400million. ■

Oxford Properties’ new 35-storey office tower is being built at 1021Hastings Street, Vancouver. Photo: Oxford Properties Group

WorkSafeBC has reported a fatality from February of this year. A workerwas repairing the gutter on a warehouse roof made of corrugated asbestostiles. When he stepped off the gutter onto the roof, the roof gave way. Hefell 11 metres (35 feet) to the asphalt floor below and died of his injuries.

WorkSafeBC notes that corrugated asbestos tiles, with a life expectancyof about 30 years, were once commonly used to roof industrial andcommercial buildings. The warehouse in this instance was more than 40years old, and its roof was in poor condition. The evidence indicates thatthe old roofing tiles had never been replaced.

Safe work practices dictate that construction crews should:• Conduct a risk assessment and address the identified risks before

starting any roofing work. The risk assessment should include:– obtaining and reviewing original drawings for the building;– obtaining and reviewing any available structural building surveys;– determining the age and analyzing the composition of roofing

materials; and– requesting information about potential hazards from the building’s

owner.• Inform workers about the possibility of falling through an aging or

deteriorated roof.• Use a fall protection system when working 3 metres (10 feet) or more

above grade and a written fall protection plan when workers could fall7.5 metres (25 feet) or more and are not protected by permanentguardrails.

• In order to avoid walking directly on a roof, consider covering it withsuitably secured plywood sheets (or similar materials) that are largeenough to span the roof supports. Most asbestos roofing materials arenot safe to walk on.

• Ensure that workers who might be exposed to hazardous buildingmaterials use the required personal protective equipment (PPE). ■

Workers can fall through roofs as well as off them. Illustration provided by WorkSafeBC

Worker falls through roof


TPO: ASTM raisesthe barNew standards alreadymet by suppliers to BCroofing contractorsThe standards for thermoplasticpolyolefin (TPO) roofing materialshave been revised as of June 2011.The latest revisions to AmericanSociety of Testing Material (ASTM)D6878 ‘Standard Specification forThermoplastic Polyolefin-BasedSheet Roofing’ include increasingthe heat aging requirements as well

as increasing the minimumthickness over scrim requirement forTPO single-ply roofing membrane.These increased minimumrequirements are now included inthe ASTM standard designatedD6878M-11a.

This new ASTM requirement forTPO heat aging represents an 800percent increase over the previousstandard. TPO will now be requiredto withstand 32 weeks at 240°F(116°C) without significant changesto the membrane’s physicalproperties, representing the moststringent heat-aging requirement ofany single-ply roofing material.

The revised standard alsorequires a minimum thickness overscrim of 15 mils – a 25 percent

increase over the previous standard.The changes won’t affect what BC

roofing contractors have been using.All the TPO sold in Canada alreadymeets or exceeds the ASTMstandards.

Product descriptions andevaluations on the CanadianConstruction Materials Centre(CCMC) web site sound essentiallyidentical: ...The product is amembrane composed of threelayers – a ThermoPlastic polyolefin(TPO) base layer, a polyester-reinforced fabric (scrim) layer and aTPO top layer. The membrane roll is30.4 metres (approx. 100 feet) long,and is available in white, tan orgrey. It is available in approximatethicknesses of 1.1 mm (.043 inches),

1.5 mm (.06 inches) and 2.0 mm(.078 inches); and in widths of 2.4metres (7 ft, 10.5 inches), 3.0metres (9 feet, 10 inches) and 3.6metres (11 feet, 9.75 inches).

As for longevity, mostmanufacturers have a 80 mil sheetthat offers up to 30 yearprotection/warranty, notes AllenSopko, Thermoplastics ProductManager for Firestone BuildingProducts.

Full removal of the existing roof,the degree of slope, weatherconditions, as well as several otherfactors contribute to a roof’s servicelife. And roofers still maintain thatthe number one ingredient to TPO,or any other good roofing system, isproper installation. ■

Self adhered TPO application. Peeling off the release paper, brooming in the membrane,and using a roller to ensure good contact. Photos: Firestone Building Products

ResidentialSteep Roofertraining togo aheadThe Roofing Contractors Associationof BC (RCABC) has been workingclosely with the ConstructionIndustry Training Organization(CITO) and Industry TrainingAuthority (ITA) to modify the tradeof Residential Steep Roofer in BC.

Until now, anyone wanting tobecome certified as a ResidentialSteep Roofer had to complete allthree four-week levels of the RoofDamp and Waterproofing course(which covers all roofingapplications), pass the Certificate ofQualification exam and earn 3600hours working on the job.

The new trade-specific initiativewill allow an apprentice to attendone six-week session of technicaltraining, pass the exam and earn2400 hours on the job to becomecertified as a Residential SteepRoofer. “By making the timerequired for certification moreappropriate for this trade weanticipate many more steep rooferswill register and participate in thisapprenticeship program,” saysShirley Caldwell, RCABC’s Educationand Training Manager.

This portion of the roofingindustry has traditionally haddifficulty with unskilled peopledoing substandard work, notesCaldwell. “Consumers have found it difficult to differentiate betweenqualified and unskilled workers, andmany are also unaware that they, as homeowners, take on the role ofprime contractor and have someresponsibility for the work and theworkers while on their property.”

One obvious advantage to steeproofers is the trade-specific safetytraining, notes Caldwell. Certifiedtradespeople are more valuable toemployers who want workers whoare already qualified and also havethe necessary safety training.

The RCABC EducationalFoundation will provide the technicaltraining for this trade early in 2013at the Langley campus. The coursewill be in addition to the existingRoof, Damp and Waterproofing andArchitectural Sheet Metalapprenticeship training. The firstclass will have 16 seats, to be filledon a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information contactShirley Caldwell (ext. 202) orregistrar Cindy Grantham (ext. 214)at the RCABC – 604-882-9734, oremail [email protected]. ■


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Business Manager Jim Paquette Assistant Business Manager Dan Burroughs Business Representative Greg Mooney Organizer Ken Elworthy

Contractorsand owners:the ‘safetybuck’ stopshereIn recent years, a number ofconstruction site fatalities havemade Canadian headlines. Whileany such tragedy is disturbing, thetroubling nature of these incidents iscompounded by the knowledge thatthey were completely avoidable, andin some cases, at least partly theresponsibility of the company owneror manager.Bill with bite

Bill C-45 is federal legislationthat amended the Canadian CriminalCode and became law on March 31,2004. It established new legalduties for workplace health andsafety, and imposed seriouspenalties for violations that result ininjuries or death. The bill alsoprovided new rules for attributingcriminal liability to organizations,including corporations, theirrepresentatives and those whodirect the work of others.

Bill C-45 added Section 217.1 tothe Criminal Code to read: “Everyone who undertakes, or has theauthority, to direct how anotherperson does work or performs atask is under a legal duty to takereasonable steps to prevent bodilyharm to that person, or any otherperson, arising from that work ortask.”Company owner charged inworkers’ deaths

Historic criminal charges werelaid Friday, June 15, 2012 inOntario in the case of fourconstruction workers deaths. ThePresident of Metron Constructionentered a guilty plea to one chargeof criminal negligence causing deathunder the Criminal Code asamended by Bill C-45, and may facejail time.

The tragic death of four workerswho fell on a construction site on

Christmas Eve 2009 inToronto garnerednationwide media attentionand quickly became knownas one of the highestprofile workplace accidentsin Ontario, if not Canadianhistory. Regulatory andcriminal charges were filedagainst the partiesinvolved in theconstruction project.

In the incident, sixworkers employed by Metron wereworking on a swing-stage scaffoldwhile repairing balconies at aToronto high-rise apartmentbuilding. Five of the workers werenot using fall arrest systems. Theswing-stage collapsed. The fallkilled four workers and seriouslyinjured another. The sixth worker’sfall was halted by the lifeline of hisfall arrest system.

Metron Construction’s presidentpleaded guilty to fourcontraventions of Ontario’sOccupational Health and Safety Act(OHSA). Each charge alleged thatthe president failed, as a companydirector, to ensure that Metroncomplied with the OHSA and itsregulations.

The regulationsand OccupationalHealth and SafetyActs are fairlyuniversal acrossCanada. The BCWorkers’ Compensation Act, OHSRegulation Part 3 Division 3 statesthat employers are charged withensuring the health and safety of alltheir workers. Visithttp://www2.worksafebc.com/Publications/OHSRegulation/WorkersCompensationAct.asp#SectionNumber:Part3Division3 for more information.Workplace safety: no borders onresponsibility

The recent Ontario chargesshould also give BC constructioncompany owners reason to pause.

On December 2, 2010 one manwas killed on a residential high-risedevelopment site in downtownVancouver. A worker was climbingthe walers up one side of a concretewall form in order to access thework platform. When the wall form

suddenly fell, he jumped clear andmanaged to avoid injury. However,the wall form — weighing about1,260 kilograms (2,777 pounds) —struck a co-worker who wasstanding nearby, inflicting fatalinjuries.

“This incident — like allworkplace fatalities — waspreventable,” says Jeff Dolan,Director of Investigations forWorkSafeBC. “The investigationresults show a number of factorscontributed to this tragedy.”

Among the factors cited by Dolanwere lack of site-specific designdrawings and unsafe workprocedure (climbing wall forms).While workers had been previouslyobserved and reported for this, the

practice hadcontinued. Oneworker admittedto regularlycontraveningLower Mainland

Steel’s work procedures.The incident was one of two

construction fatalities with acommon prime contractor, LedcorConstruction Ltd., both of whichoccurred on the same morningwithin a few city blocks.

The other involved a fabricmembrane installer/rope accesstechnician working on the CanadaPlace ‘sails’ from the IMAX theatreroof. He was wearing a fallprotection harness but was not tiedoff to a lifeline. He fell 14 metres(46 feet), hitting a guard rail on theway, and died as a result of hisinjuries.Put it in writing: due diligence

The BC Workers’ CompensationAct clearly states that it is theresponsibility of owners and

supervisors to ensure thatall their workers have thetraining as well as thenecessary equipment toperform their work safely.But their responsibilitiesdon’t end with trainingand equipping theiremployees.

WorkSafeBCinvestigating officerNoreen Nomura points outthe importance of not only

satisfying the conditions of the BCWorkers’ Compensation Act, butalso thoroughly documenting thiscompliance for each and everyworker.

This should include in-depthrecords of safety training, trackingthe number of hours worked inhigh-risk situations, and any otherrelated notes like attendance at sitemeetings. This due diligence couldmean the difference betweenexoneration or legal charges in theevent of an accident, explainsNomura.

In the Canada Place incident, thedeceased worker’s employers hadkept excellent records showing thatnot only did the worker haveextensive training, he was qualifiedas a supervisor to oversee others onthe site. The records furtherindicated that he had opted not toattend a site meeting on themorning of the accident. Theinvestigation showed that all safetyprocedures and work practices hadbeen discussed with the entire crew,and had been put in writing. Thedeceased man’s co-workers couldnot explain why he might havedeviated from the directions givenby the Lead Superintendent.

In May 2012 WorkSafeBCconcluded its investigation into thefatality of the Vancouver high-riseworker. Orders have been issued onHP Construction, the direct employerof the deceased worker and TedNewell Associates, the engineeringcompany involved in the project. Inaddition, penalties are beingconsidered against both of thesefirms.

Ledcor Construction was not heldresponsible for any aspect of eitherVancouver fatality. ■

Collapsed scaffolding in Toronto. Photo: Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star

“This incident — like allworkplace fatalities —

was preventable”

Shell eyesKitimat plantKITIMAT – BC roofing contractors –and thousands of other constructionworkers – may be seeing more workthis year in northwest BC as aconsortium of resource giants,including Shell Canada, are planninga liquefied natural gas (LNG) exportfacility at Kitimat.

The project could see up to 12million tonnes of LNG exported from Kitimat each year. What thecompanies are now calling LNGCanada would be built in two stages, with each producing sixmillion tonnes. A news release fromShell says there is an option toexpand the project beyond the 12million tonne capacity.

Shell’s partners are Korea Gas,Mitsubishi, and PetroChina CompanyLimited. While the consortiumreleased no price estimates, reportsin Japanese media and from industrysources said the project could cost asmuch as US$12 billion. Shell holds a40 percent working interest, with thepartners each holding a 20 percentworking interest.

“We are sitting on the doorstep of a very fast-growing market thatactually wants to come to Canadabecause they see it as long-termstability and a secure source ofsupply,” said Shell Canada presidentLorraine Mitchelmore. “We are now,for the first time in the natural gasindustry, very competitive with othercountries like Australia.”

Kitimat Mayor Joanne Monaghansaid she and the District Council havebeen working on the project for sometime. One aspect was making sureKitimat is ready for the project,Monaghan said. “We had to makesure there were hospital facilities,rental facilities, that we had housingavailable. We were getting all ourinventories together. Now we knowand now we can go full blast ahead.”

Monaghan hopes that eventuallyKitimat will return to its populationpeak of between 10,000 and 15,000residents. “If they have the five toseven thousand construction workersthey’re looking for, they will bring inworkers from all over BC, probablyall over Canada,” Monaghan said.

Two other LNG projects in Kitimatare already underway. The KitimatLNG project, led by ApacheCorporation, Encana Corp, and EOGResources plan to start up a KitimatLNG plant in 2015. That project hasbeen approved by the NationalEnergy Board but is still waiting for a final go ahead from the boards ofthe three corporations, expected now in the fourth quarter of 2012.

A separate project, BC LNG,owned by the Haisla Nation inpartnership with Houston-based LNG Partners, will act as broker andexporter for other LNG companies,facilitating exports to Asia fromNorth Cove, with the first shipmentexpected in 2014 or 2015. ■

Kitimat. Photo: Mitsubishi Corporation

Roofers:contracts to spin fromRoyal CityNew Westminster boomis buildingBy Frank O’Brien

Two new condo high-rises, newoffice towers and a 38-acre mixed-use industrial/office developmentnear the Braid Skytrain station areamong the giant constructionprojects in New Westminster that BCroofing contractors should bebidding on soon.

“We don’t have a roofing contractyet,” said a spokesman for Burnaby-based Ventana Construction Corp.,general contractor for the 20-storeyTrapp + Hollbrook condominiumtower on Columbia Street.

The development by Vancouver-based Salient Group will boast 196condominiums and is scheduled forcompletion in 2014 as the tallestnew building on the historic mainstreet. The roofing contractor willalso be responsible for a rooftoppatio area on the fifth floor of thebuilding. The new tower is builtbehind the façade of the 100-yearold Trapp block, which was thetallest building on Columbia Streetat its time.

Contractors should also get theirestimators ready to bid on a new$94 million office tower and civiccentre project in New Westminster.

The City of New Westminster had

agreed to partner with the UptownProperty Group on the multi-usecivic facility project, but the Uptownrecently withdrew from the project,deciding against building a 100,000square foot office tower above thecity’s 80,000 to 85,000 square footcivic facility.

But the City, having deemed theoffices of critical importance todowntown revitalization andeconomic development, decided onbuilding the office project itself.

“The multi-use civic facility/officetower project is a critical componentof revitalization efforts that arestarting to show real results in ourdowntown,” said Mayor WayneWright. “By ensuring construction of100,000-plus square feet of Class ALEED gold office space goes ahead,we are elevating benefits the projectwill bring, while creating an assetfor the city.”

The total budget includes $41.5million for the civic centre, $12.5million for the parking structure and$40 million for the officedevelopment. As the LEEDdesignation suggests, the officetower will likely have some form ofgreen roofing.

The city’s portion of the civicspace will include a 350-seattheatre, conference and meetingspace; art studios; an art gallery;tourist information centre and thecity’s museum and the CanadianLacrosse Hall of Fame.Business park

Further east, Vancouver-basedBentall Kennedy, with a number ofpartners, are planning thedevelopment of 38 acres of landadjacent to the Braid Skytrainstation in New Westminster.

The site currently has a vacant lotand warehouse/distribution facilityon it, but zoning is in place forconstruction of two office buildingsthat will take up approximatelyeight acres.

The proposed master plan for theremaining portion would require anamendment to the city’s OfficialCommunity Plan, the developmentof design guidelines and a futurerezoning.

The site is designated as abusiness park, which allows forindustrial, office and related uses,and could even include adjacentresidential development.

New Westminster has beenseeing near unprecedentedconstruction in the past few years,including development of theBrewery District that will eventuallyinclude eight buildings, from officeand retail space to condos on the

old Labatt Brewery site. Wesbild isthe developer of this 1.2 millionsquare foot complex.

Meanwhile, Onni Group isplanning construction of the latestcondo tower, the 22-storey Parkside,at Victoria Hill, a 65-acre residential

community near Queen’s Park.New Westminster is also seeing

completion of a new 10-screenmovie multiplex theatre downtown,new retail space and bigimprovements to River Market atWestminster Quay. ■


The 20-storey Trapp + Hollbrook condo tower inNew Westminster is among giant constructionprojects proceeding in the historic Royal City.Photo: Salient Developments

The Trapp + Hollbrook condo tower in NewWestminster will feature a rooftop patio on thefifth floor. Photo: Salient Developments


LEGAL AFFAIRS

10 policieseveryemployerneedsSafety, harassment andeven drug use should allbe spelled out in acompany’s employmentmanualBy Robert Smithson

The range of policies which mightbe contained in an employeehandbook is really unlimited. Thereare, however, certain core policiesevery employer should implement.• The list starts with a harassment

policy. This policy sets out theemployer’s stance forbiddingworkplace harassment (includingsexual harassment and otherforms, such as bullying). It shouldalso provide a complaintresolution process and define therange of disciplinary measuresthat may be imposed on theoffender.

• All workplacesmust now have apersonalinformationprotection policy(sometimes referredto simply as aprivacy policy). Thisestablishes theworkplace rulesregarding theprotection ofpersonalinformation ofcustomers and employees. It willprovide mechanisms foraccessing and revising personalinformation and a complaintresolution process.

• Just about every employer shouldnow have a policy governingemployees’ use of technology inthe workplace. Email use andInternet access are the twoaspects most requiring rules and

boundaries for acceptable use,but other forms of abuse ofcomputer equipment may beaddressed as well.

• To protect against court actionsfor wrongful dismissal, everyemployer should have (and abideby) a policy setting out thetermination notice and/or payformula for employees. Theformula must, of course, at leastmeet the applicable statutoryemployment standards for noticeof termination (or pay in lieu)and the policy must beimplemented in a contractuallybinding manner.

• All employers should have apolicy setting out the disciplinaryprocess to be followed inresponse to employeemisconduct. The policy shouldidentify how the employer willrespond to instances ofmisconduct, specificallyidentifying the escalatingdisciplinary measures that maybe imposed.

• As absenteeism is a continualheadache for many employers, itis vital to have a well-draftedattendance policy. It should setout the employees’ basicobligation to attend work as

scheduled and itshould also describehow excessive levelsof employeeabsenteeism will behandled by theemployer. Employersshould note, however,that dealing withemployeeabsenteeism is a verycomplex task. Ittouches on issues ofboth culpable and

non-culpable absences and alsoborders on the areas ofdiscrimination andaccommodation of disabilities.

• If the employer wishes to avoidclaims for pay at overtime rates(and possible complaints for non-payment), it should have anovertime policy. It should strictlycontrol the circumstances inwhich overtime may be workedand the process for obtaining

prior approval. The overtime payrates must, of course, complywith the statutory employmentstandards requirements.

• Employers (especially those inany sort of safety-sensitivesetting) should have a policyaddressing the topic of workplaceimpairment. Possession and useof intoxicants – includingprescribed medications whichmight cause impairment – in theworkplace should be prohibitedunless the employee hasobtained prior approval.

• All employers should have apolicy prohibiting employeesfrom engaging in conductcreating a conflict of interest. Aconflict of interest includes anymeans by which an employeemight inappropriately gain a

personal benefit by takingadvantage of the employmentrelationship. The policy shouldclearly state the disciplinarymeasures that will be imposed inresponse.

• Finally, every employer shouldhave a workplace health andsafety policy. Such a policy isintended to ensure employeesare informed of their obligationsrelating to workplace safetyissues. For instance, the safetypolicy may state the employees’obligations to: take reasonablecare in the workplace; carry outtheir work in accordance withestablished safe work proceduresand occupational health andsafety regulations; use and wearthe required protectiveequipment; not engage in

horseplay; not be impaired bydrugs, alcohol, or otherintoxicants; and promptly reportany circumstances which pose asafety risk.

These 10 types of policies, ifimplemented properly, will form thecore of a very useful employeemanual. The final content of suchpolicies will go beyond the aspectsI’ve identified here, and experiencedadvice is highly recommended whenit comes to drafting andimplementation of an employeemanual. ■

Robert Smithson is a lawyer in Kelownapracticing exclusively in the area of labour andemployment law. For more information about hispractice, log onto www.pushormitchell.com. Thissubject matter is provided for generalinformational purposes only and is not intendedto be relied upon as legal advice.

Robert Smithson

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Former Olympic wrestlerDean DeHamel is turninghis young company into anindustry contenderBy Frank O’BrienPort Coquitlam roofer DeanDeHamel came within a match ofrepresenting Canada at the BeijingOlympics in 2010, and the youngnationally ranked wrestler now hasa solid grip on the local roofingindustry.

As founder and president ofaptly named Olympic Roofing Ltd.,and one of the latest members ofthe Roofing Contractors Associationof BC, DeHamel believes he knowswhat it takes to build a winningcompany: hard work, talentedcrews and the experience and gutsto take on any contract.DeHamel, 34, started OlympicRoofing in 2001, shortly aftercompleting his RCABC

apprenticeship training with

Western Roofing Ltd. of Kamloops.“It all started as a summer job,”he recalls, with his first roofing jobthe expansion of Thompson RiverUniversity, where he worked onboth flat roofs and metal sheets.Recalls DeHamel: “I rememberwalking to school one morning inKamloops with my nice cleanclothes and I saw Western Roofingworking on a warehouse with thetar kettle smoking and the workerson the roof with dust all over them.

I thought to myself, ‘man I wouldnever want to do that job – it’s hotand dusty, glad I’m going to schooltoday’, but only a couple of yearslater that’s right where I ended up,now I look back and just laugh.”DeHamel started Olympic withan old Ford pickup and Skidootrailer he borrowed from his dad.His first contract was installingshingles for Sears residential andhe then moved onto commercial

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