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The black swan: How industry played a pivotal role in the biggest wildfire and urban interface emergency in Canadian history

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CONTENTS

Message from the President of the Fort McMurray Construction Association, Charles Iggulden.................................................................. 10 Message from the Mayor of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Melissa Blake................................................................... 14 Message from the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, Brian Mason........................................................................................... 16 Message from Brian Jean, MLA for Fort McMurray-Conklin and Leader of Her Majesty’s Official Opposition, and Tany Yao, MLA for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.............................................. 18 Message from the Wood Buffalo Recovery Committee....................................... 20 Industry Update from the Alberta Construction Association............................. 24 Impact of the Federal Budget................................................................................................. 26 Building Construction Management Excellence with Gold Seal....................... 30 Coming out stronger: Fort McMurray residents are adjusting to a “new normal” as the community works to rebuild............................................ 32 Fort McMurray Hillview project............................................................................................... 38

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Building up and onward: Heavy North supports the rebuild in Fort McMurray................................................. 52 Cherrywood Homes helps rebuild homes and pride in Fort McMurray....... 54 Donations and volunteers: the backbone of the Wood Buffalo Food Bank in the battle against food insecurity........................ 58 Industry icon remembered: Diane Slater......................................................................... 64 Social procurement: rebuilding our community, one contract at a time..... 72 Fort McMurray Construction Association membership.......................................... 73 Index to advertisers........................................................................................................................ 78

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At the Fort McMurray Construction Association, we focus on the business of construction — everything we do seeks to enable the local construction industry to evolve and to grow to higher levels of excellence and productivity. We are here to provide each member with the resources necessary to thrive and to be an ever-improving employer. The last year will go down as one filled with some of the most difficult challenges we as a community have had to face. As our community continues to experience the volatility of an economic downturn, particularly in the oil and gas sector, and the challenging task of rebuilding our community after a devastating wildfire, I am convinced the construction industry will emerge stronger, more successful and better equipped to deal with the future prosperity in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and across Alberta. Our objective has always been to promote a strong and vigorous construction industry in Wood Buffalo. That is why the FMCA will continue to respond to the issues of the day and the ongoing needs of our members. During the year ahead, we intend to continue demonstrating the value of your FMCA membership with tangible and intangible benefits through our partnerships with key local stakeholders, various levels of government, education and networking events. Our true strength lies with our members. It is our members who drive the organization. It is our members who have made FMCA the success it has been for the past 30 years.

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It is our members who have made FMCA the success it has been for the past 30 years.

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Great reasons to belong to the FMCA: Building opportunities through the Fort McMurray Construction Association COOLNet Alberta plansroom: The plansroom provides you with maximum business opportunities. COOLNet Alberta gives FMCA full members electronic access to all plans, specifications, addenda and bidders lists 24-­‐7. The voice of the construction industry: FMCA is making a difference for your business through advocacy with a collective voice. Membership in the FMCA grants automatic membership into the Alberta Construction Association and the Canadian Construction Association so that your views and needs are represented at all three levels of government. Education — tools for success: Enhance skill sets and increase productivity for your business by taking advantage of the many educational seminars offered on topics ranging from an introduction to the construction industry, building information modeling (BIM), lien legislation, insurance and surety to that of construction law. Standard contract documents and construction guides: Reduce risk and improve your bottom line by utilizing industry standard forms of contract documents. Blueprint reproduction: This fast and convenient resource provides for all your printing and scanning needs. Order blueprints through email or in person. Gold Seal Program: The program offers the leading-­‐edge industry standard of excellence recognized across the country. Make your company employees the best of the best by fostering the three Es: experience, education and examination. Networking: Get connected — FMCA provides multiple business forums and social activities such as golf tournaments, breakfast meetings and receptions for specific events to broaden networking opportunities. FMCA logo usage: Membership with the FMCA allows you to use our widely-­‐recognized logo on your company website or promotional materials. FMCA member advertising: Membership with the FMCA allows you to advertise free in the weekly electronic newsletter. In addition we offer one member firm the ability to advertise on the home page of our website. Construction Industry Recognition Awards: These awards provide a great opportunity to showcase our local firms and help them distinguish the positive work they are doing in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

The Fort McMurray Construction Association (FMCA), formed in 1987, is a non-­‐‑profit trade association that provides services for over 180 member firms. As the region’s largest construction association, we continue to serve the construction industry through our comprehensive construction information services, advocacy efforts, and educational and networking opportunities.

Reasons to keep it local

1. Local prosperity

Communities that preserve their businesses and character have an economic advantage.

2. Community well-­‐being

Local businesses build strong communities by sustaining vibrant town centres, linking neighbours in a web of economic and social relationships, and contributing to local causes.

3. Job creation

Locally-­‐owned businesses create more jobs.

4. Product diversity

A multitude of businesses guarantees a much broader range of product choices.

5. Recycling of local dollars

Locally-­‐owned businesses recycle a much larger share of their revenue back into the local economy, enriching the whole community. Entrepreneurship fuels economic innovation and prosperity, and serves as a key means for families to move out of low-­‐wage jobs and into the middle class.

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Congratulations on the inaugural issue of Rebuilding Fort McMurray magazine! This exciting publication comes at a time when our region is entering a new phase in our recovery following the most expensive natural disaster in Canadian history. In May 2016, the Horse River fire tore through our community, forcing the evacuation of approximately 88,000 residents and consuming thousands of homes and structures. When the threat to the community had finally subsided, 2,579 dwelling units had been destroyed, including apartment buildings, condos, duplexes, townhomes and single-family homes. Another 92 non-residential structures, such as hotels, airport facilities, storage areas and oil and gas industry lodgings, were also lost. Across our community, in the neighbourhoods of Abasand, Beacon Hill, Timberlea, Wood Buffalo and Waterways, as well as in the hamlets of Anzac, Draper, Gregoire Lake Estates and Saprae Creek, there is high demand for a wide range of construction services. The Conference Board of Canada expects more than 2,500 new homes to be built, in addition to the work that will be required to repair partially damaged structures. In fact, they put the cost of repairing both total loss and damaged structures at $2.4 billion. For a community that has been deeply impacted by the sustained drop in oil prices, the rebuild will provide an important boost to the economy. According to the Conference Board of Canada, melissa blake Message from the Mayor of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

$5.3 billion will be re-invested in Alberta during the recovery phase. This will provide tremendous opportunities across the construction industry and valuable local employment. The rebuilding effort is expected to produce thousands of jobs in the province, including over 5,000 in the Fort McMurray area. While this level of building activity brings positive economic effects, it also presents unique challenges. This incredible demand for building and repair services will essentially mean a return to the levels of construction experienced during the oil boom times when 800 to 1,000 homes a year were completed. However, this time, instead of starting with greenfield communities and building entirely new subdivisions, construction will take place in existing city neighbourhoods. As a result, a great deal of work will take place where residents are already living, working and playing — all while additional crews are working to re-open schools and buildings, and re-landscape parks and green spaces. The months ahead will be busy, productive ones across our community. On behalf of council and all residents, I want to congratulate the Fort McMurray Construction Association on Rebuilding Fort McMurray magazine. Above all, as we continue to progress in the historic rebuilding of our community, I want to thank you for working so hard to help us rebuild a community that is better than ever.

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It was only a year ago that northeastern Alberta was engulfed by a wildfire of historic proportions. From early May to mid-June 2016, the Government of Alberta Ministry of Transportation was an integral part of the provincial government’s response efforts. More than 100 ministry staff members were directly engaged in response activities. The ministry’s management of the highway network was crucial to the safe movement of people and goods from the initial evacuations to the re-entry. We created response strategies to manage the use of highways in the area to accommodate evacuations and eventually strategies to prepare for and manage re-entry. Opening all four lanes of Highway 63 to traffic was a major milestone that enhanced highway safety and efficiency. Recently, our government officially named the King’s Street overpass at Highway 63 “Responders Way” to honour the hard work of all emergency responders during the wildfire and evacuation. Between the economy, wildfires and challenging weather, people and businesses in Wood Buffalo faced more than their fair share of challenges in 2016. Looking ahead, Alberta’s economy is on the road to recovery and is expected to expand in 2017, with real GDP forecast to increase by 2.6 per cent — the highest such forecast in Canada. brianmason Message from the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation

Rebuilding Fort McMurray is helping to lead that growth, proving that Albertans have a resilience that should never be underestimated. The promise of spring brings with it a sense of renewal, perhaps more so in Fort McMurray than other places. We can look to renewal of the forest, renewed economic activity, a renewed optimism and, as minister of both infrastructure and transportation, a renewed construction season. On the horizon, we continue to make progress on construction of the three new schools that were impacted by the fire. We look forward to celebrating with students and communities at the school openings, expected this September and January. You can expect to see crews on Highway 63 again this summer applying second stage pavement to the newly twinned sections of the highway. North of Fort McMurray, crews will also continue work on the new truck staging area near Supertest Hill to support future economic growth while reducing congestion and enhancing safety. These are just a few of the ways the Alberta Government is helping to rebuild Fort McMurray.

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Message from MLA for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo

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As we mark the one year anniversary of the Horse River wildfire that destroyed some of our neighbourhoods, our residents are reacting in different ways. Some hosted gatherings to celebrate while others chose to leave town for a few days. Whichever way people chose to mark the anniversary, it remains one of the most painful chapters in Fort McMurray’s history. This has been a very human story and a tragedy. Lives were ripped apart and some have not yet recovered. The uncertainty was difficult for many and remains so for some.

We know not all of our residents have returned, and some never will.

While we see countless stories on how much this disaster has cost in terms of insurance claims, there is little mention of the human costs; what it’s done to our emotional and mental wellbeing; it broke people. The fact that more than 28,000 people have sought mental health care tells you just how much hurt there is. Then there are the financial circumstances as we grapple with insurance and trying to make ends meet. Some residents continue making mortgage payments while paying rent for a place to stay during the rebuild.

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Some families have returned home thanks to the delivery of their newly manufactured homes, while once-vacant lots are now occupied with framed houses nearing completion. On other lots, foundations are poured with stacks of wood and roof trusses waiting to be nailed into place. While many have insurance to help fund the rebuild and remediation of homes, others were uninsured or underinsured and continue to face uncertainty. This is where NSUUR, the Wood Buffalo Recovery Committee and the Recovery Task Force may be able to help. Homeowners needing assistance are encouraged to reach out to these resources. Rebuilding will take courage and strength — and it will take all of us working together to make our city better than ever. This rebuild, in many ways, will define our future as we once again establish ourselves as Canada’s economic engine.

When re-entry began in June 2016, it was with mixed emotions. While it was great to be allowed home, there was great trepidation on what we would find: homes destroyed, some declared unsafe for reoccupation due to contamination, and others untouched. It was a slow return to the new normal as air quality advisories were lifted and boil water advisories ended. Businesses and services began re-opening, then extending hours as people and staff returned. The flowers started blooming throughout our community and saplings could soon be seen sprouting in burned out areas. The first baby was born in the Northern Lights Regional Hospital on June 17 after residents began their much anticipated return on June 1.

It all speaks to regrowth. Signs that our community is coming closer to our new normal.

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Message from the Wood Buffalo Recovery Committee

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On behalf of the Wood Buffalo Recovery Committee (WBRC), I’d like to welcome you to the inaugural edition of Rebuilding Fort McMurray . Community recovery from the costliest natural disaster in Canadian history takes everyone working together to get the job done for our neighbours, families, friends and colleagues most impacted by the May 2016 wildfire. The Fort McMurray Construction Association (FMCA) and its many members play a major role in recovery and the WBRC would like to take this opportunity to thank the FMCA and all its partners for delivering a rebuild that is safe, efficient and compliant. Overall, recovery is a comprehensive, community- driven effort that includes several factors, and the timely rebuilding of our neighbourhoods is a key component in

ensuring we emerge from the wildfire stronger and more resilient than ever before. There is no doubt that recovery from the wildfire is the biggest challenge we have ever faced as a community. We also recognize that our neighbours are currently at different stages of the recovery process. We thank the FMCA and our construction industry for working hard every day in lockstep with residents, the WBRC and Recovery Task Force, and other stakeholders to make our recovery a reality. As rebuilding takes shape in our neighbourhoods in Fort McMurray and across other affected areas in Wood Buffalo, we are bolstered by the incredible resolve of our residents and the can-do attitude that has always been the foundation of our community’s success. We have gone from

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This progress is because of our residents and local construction industry and we envision seeing hundreds of homes started and rebuilt in 2017. We are honoured and humbled to serve our community in providing policy recommendations and governance oversight for community recovery to the mayor and council. We thank them for their Once again, thank you and congratulations to the FMCA on the publication of Rebuilding Fort McMurray . We are already looking forward to the next edition and continued collaboration with the FMCA and our construction industry. support and for trusting us with this challenge.

destruction to construction in our neighbourhoods and while there is no perfect in recovery, our collective progress is promising and inspiring. We thank our residents for their drive, determination and resiliency as we expect to see even more families move into their rebuilt homes in the months ahead. Given the magnitude of the disaster as the third most impactful wildland-urban interface fire in global history, the rebuilding of our community is ahead of schedule.

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about the government’s procurement policy review. The ACA reinforces the message that procurement remains clear and transparent, and that apprenticeship promotion is a separate issue. practices approach in working with federal government on prompt pay. Paul Heyens and Chris Ambrozic lead a proactive and influential Alberta group of CCA directors. • Alberta Economic Development approves the ACA grant proposal to quantify the impacts of non-standard contract language, adding credibility to the ACA’s argument that government should adopt standard contracts. • The ACA acts within hours to equip members to respond to the Employment Standards Review. The ACA reiterated the challenges of imposing new requirements on our project-based industry at an April 3, 2017 stakeholder consultation and • The Canadian Construction Association adopts ACA’s best

The Alberta Construction Association (ACA) had a number of key actions for the first quarter in 2017: • The ACA equips members with speaking points to educate MLAs about the harm to businesses from adding costs and administrative complexity arising from potential changes to the Workers’ Compensation Board being considered by government’s WCB review. • The ACA lobbies Premier Rachel Notley for contractor compensation for fixed-price contracts currently in place but awarded prior to the Jan. 1, 2017 imposition of the carbon levy. • The ACA is the only vertical construction association invited by Alberta Finance and Alberta Infrastructure to the budget speech. The provincial budget reflects ACA recommendations with an increase of $1.4 billion over 2017-2021. • Alberta Infrastructure seeks ACA input on further considerations

ACA Retreat Charts Course for 2017-2018 The ACA’s board and the chief operating officers of Alberta’s local construction associations came together April 7, 2017 to fine-tune the ACA’s strategic plan for the next two years. Dave Mowat, CEO for ATB Financial, laid out the challenge — to adapt to a new Alberta economy, and create the future you want. ACA’s management committee consisting of chair Paul Heyens, senior vice-chair Chris Ambrozic, vice-chair Ian Reid and past chair Paul Verhesen led the group to refocus the ACA on two key mandates — helping members seize market opportunities and acting to reduce risks for members. • Promote infrastructure investment • Advance the use of standardized contracts • Promote preferred clients • Minimize the risk of onerous regulation The ACA is excited about its plan for the next two years. Together with member construction associations, the association will share expertise and best practices to better serve you — the members. n The group outlined strategies to accomplish a number of goals:

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Impact of the Federal Budget

By Bill Ferreira, vice-president, government relations and public affairs, Canadian Construction Association

On March 22, the federal government presented its latest budget which is more of a clarification rather than a new document. With so much uncertainty in the U.S., the federal government has decided to limit new initiatives. Changes to existing programs, while directional, have very little new money attached to them. Deficit and debt The projected deficit will reach a peak of $28.6 billion in 2017-18 before falling slightly over the next five years. As a measure of debt-to-GDP, the federal government is expected to maintain a 31.6 per cent level for the next two years before the ratio begins to fall again to 30.9 per cent by 2021-22. Infrastructure There was no new money announced in the budget, but a few additional details were released regarding the second phase of the infrastructure program. First, the new funds will require the signing of new framework agreements with the provinces and territories. These are expected to be finalized by the fall of 2017. Second, the funding formula for Phase II is changing, with the federal government now only covering 40 per cent of estimated costs for projects

with a municipal or private, not-for-profit partner; 50 per cent for projects involving a provincial government; and 75 per cent for projects involving Indigenous communities or the territories. Innovation Budget 2017 also makes available $950 million to support innovation across Canada in seven superclusters, including infrastructure and transportation. Skills development and training This year’s budget announced the creation of a new organization that will work with the private sector, educational institutions and the not-for-profit sector to identify employer-demanded skills, explore new approaches to delivery of skills training, and share information and analysis to inform future training investments. Budget 2017 will invest $1.8 billion over six years to expand the labour market development agreements, plus an additional $900 million over six years to create new workforce development agreements which will replace the previous labour market agreements (LMA) for EI-ineligible unemployment.

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A $73-million co-op placement fund has also been established to encourage employers to take on students studying in STEM fields. Mitacs will receive $221 million over five years to help fund the placement of students in post-secondary and graduate level studies to obtain work experience within the private sector. The budget also signals that further changes are coming to the express entry system to facilitate the entry of

immigrants in high demand in Canada. The temporary foreign worker program will also be amended to improve the pathway for temporary workers to acquire permanent residency. These are but a few of the budget highlights. For more information, download CCA’s budget briefing PDF online from bit.ly/2017BB. n

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online exams are in the process of launching this spring and fall. As of April, the new foreman designation created for construction foremen is underway. The foreman designation will open doors for industry professionals who aspire to take the next step in their careers. The training provided by Gold Seal Certification will provide a new generation of workers with foundational knowledge of their role, providing them with education and training, for successful future careers in top construction management positions. Accompanying the new designation addendum, are new online electronic exams expected to begin this fall. Not only will these exams increase the rate at which exams are corrected and scored, but they are also eco-friendly. This spring will also see changes to the credits needed to qualify for certification. Details on the changes to program elements are at goldsealcertification.com. Additional information regarding the student designation and program registration cost changes can be found online. If you are on social media, you can also follow Gold Seal Certification on Twitter (@goldsealcert), LinkedIn or Facebook for updates. As an exciting and constantly changing certification program, it is worthwhile to follow. n

Gold Seal Certification is beginning to dominate the Canadian construction industry as one of or even the most recognized certification program for construction management and safety professionals in Canada. Last year was an auspicious year for the Gold Seal Certification program, as it expanded its accomplishments and announced new additions to the program, including a recognition initiative called the Gold Seal Certification Success Stories. The stories premiered in April 2016, and have become a way to highlight the hard-working, motivated and inspirational construction professionals who continue to make up a large percentage the Canadian construction industry. These are stories of accomplishments, written about willing participants looking to inspire others to push their careers forward. The Gold Seal Certification has proven to be a career milestone for many and an excellent tool for long-term career success. Once a year, one of the success story subjects is chosen for the Gold Seal Certification award. New success stories are available to read monthly at goldsealcertification.com, where you can also find out how to participate in the Gold Seal Certification Success Stories.

As of January 2017, the announced foreman designation, intern registration cost changes, student designation and

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