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A GREENER TRAIN STATION

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the ART of Building Sustainability

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In addition to the high level of integration between HVAC, lighting, and security systems, building sustainability demands other technological and supporting elements that will endure over the long term. At Reliable Controls, we provide nine important elements to help you create true building sustainability—now and into the future. One of these elements demands the use of technology that minimizes waste over its life cycle. Today’s technology is often paired with a cavalier attitude about product life cycle. Vendors like Reliable Controls who are committed to sustainability understand that carefully engineered designs and meticulous component selection result in devices that endure for the long term. Reliable Controls provides comprehensive repair and responsible disposal services that extend your return on investment and minimize waste—even if our products have been in the field for decades. To learn more about the art of building sustainability please visit reliablecontrols.com/TABS

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contents January/February 2021 the ART of Building Volume 62, No. 1 Sustainability

TECHNOLOGY THAT MINIMIZES WASTE features Does your IoT vendor offer OVER ITS LIFE CYCLE. long-term hardware Photo courtesy WSP Canada warranties, repair services, See page 14 Screening Wastewater for COVID-19 and internationally Can entire communities, rather than just individuals, be tested for the recognized cradle-to-grave presence of the novel coronavirus? Across Canada, active screening disposal management? of wastewater has provided an answer to this very issue. 12

Redeveloping Toronto’s Guildwood GO Station This recent project involved enhancing accessibility, creating a stronger visual identity within a growing neighbourhood and increasing flexibility to accommodate future track expansions and electrification. By Chris Woit 14

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Retrofitting Health-Care Facilities Few buildings were as directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as hospitals. Many retrofits and other changes were made, hurriedly transformed from the ideas of pandemic planning into the realities departments of pandemic response. 18

Comment 4 In addition to the high level of integration between HVAC, lighting, and security systems, building sustainability UpFront 6 demands other technological and supporting elements that will endure over the long term. At Reliable Controls, we provide nine important elements to help you create true building sustainability—now and into the future. One ACEC Review 7 of these elements demands the use of technology that minimizes waste over its life cycle. Today’s technology is 2021 Canadian Consulting Engineering often paired with a cavalier attitude about product life cycle. Vendors like Reliable Controls who are committed to Awards Call for Entries 11 sustainability understand that carefully engineered designs and meticulous component selection result in devices that endure for the long term. Reliable Controls provides comprehensive repair and responsible disposal services on topic that extend your return on investment and minimize waste—even if our products have been in the field for Next issue: decades. To learn more about the art of building sustainability please visit reliablecontrols.com/TABS LEGAL Energy-efficient In the wake of Chandos Construction Ltd v Deloitte Restructuring Inc, recladding. Charles W. Bois, Rachel Haack and Kayla Romanow of Miller Thomson discuss how to draft construction contracts to avoid the anti-deprivation rule. 22

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Space-saving external rotor design Expanded portfolio The proven external rotor design has been retained, ebm-papst has expanded its product portfolio, now so the high-pressure models are also axially compact supplying reliable centrifugal fans with proven EC and require little space for installation. The fans are external rotor design for applications that have to driven by high-efficiency EC motors, which can be overcome high pressures to achieve optimum air flow. flexibly controlled and intelligently interconnected. Impeller sizes 630, 560, 400 and 355 are available now. Plug & play is no problem thanks to simple connec- tions and commissioning.

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Project Development Gold Award: ESAP/ESM Project PEOPLE The $1.8-billion Energy Services SNC-Lavalin Acquisition Program (ESAP) and SNC-Lavalin promoted Energy Service Modernization (ESM) Dale Clarke from initiative represents a Public Works and Government Services Canada EVP to president (PWGSC) P3 with Innovate Energy of infrastructure (comprising Engie Services Cana- services. He reports Dale Clarke da, PCL Constructors Canada, PCL to president/CEO Ian Investments Canada and Black & L. Edwards and is responsible for Photo courtesy CCPPP McDonald). Set to reach substantial growing the firm’s infrastructure CCPPP presents 2020 P3 Awards completion in 2025, the project will In November, the Canadian Coun- modernize five energy plant locations operation and maintenance cil for Public-Private Partnerships that heat and cool 80-plus buildings (O&M), power, grid, industrial, (CCPPP) presented the 2020 National in Ottawa, including Parliament, to construction and project Awards for Innovation and Excellence reduce operating costs, energy con- management businesses. in Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) in sumption and emissions. There is a virtual ceremony to five infrastruc- potential to expand this system to Smith + Andersen ture projects across the country: other buildings in the Capital Region. Smith + Andersen promoted Toronto-based Peter Kastelic, Service Delivery Gold Award: Project Delivery Silver Award (tie): P.Eng., to senior associate and Ion LRT, Stage 1 Corner Brook Acute Care Hospital Toronto-based Edmund Ho, This 19-km light-rail transit (LRT) A new 164-bed regional hospital is the system (pictured) opened in 2019 largest capital project ever planned P.Eng., and Ottawa-based in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ont. in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Adrianne Mitani, P.Eng., to After more than a year of service, the P3 model involves the provincial associates. All three are certified GrandLinq consortium behind the government, the Western Regional by the Canada Green Building project—which includes consulting Health Authority and the Corner Council (CaGBC) as Leadership in engineering firm AECOM—contin- Brook Health Partnership, compris- Energy and Environmental Design ues to improve the system’s monthly ing Plenary Group, PCL Constructors operating performance, beating the Canada, Marco Services and Johnson (LEED) Green Associates. targets in its contract with the Region- Controls Canada. HDR al Municipality of Waterloo. HDR promoted Erin Project Development Silver Award Infrastructure Gold Award: (tie): Highway 104 Sutherlands River Slayton, P.E., to Regina Bypass to Antigonish Twinning transportation pro- Opened in 2019, the Regina Bypass The twinning of this stretch of road- gram management is the largest transportation infra- way, from Antigonish, N.S., to the director and appoint- structure project in Saskatchewan’s boundary with New Brunswick, is the ed Ben Pierce Erin Slayton history—and its single largest job first highway P3 project in Nova Scotia director of its new mobility and creator. The $1.88-billion project was in more than 20 years. As it reached a P3 between the provincial ministry financial close this spring in the midst operational technology services of highways and infrastructure, Sask- of the pandemic, considerable flex- initiative, which helps Builds and Regina Bypass Partners, a ibility and co-operation were needed clients with connect- consortium comprising Graham Con- from bank lenders, bond underwrit- ed and automated struction, Parsons Canada, Carmacks ers and purchasers, which ensured vehicles, transporta- Enterprises and Vinci Canada. The no negative impact on overall project tion system manage- project’s 12 interchanges, 60 km of duration. The province’s department four-lane highway, 55 km of new ser- of transportation and infrastructure ment, tolling, zero- Ben Pierce vice roads, Highway 6 twinning and renewal is working with Dexter Nova emission/electrified (first for the province) roundabouts Alliance (DNA), comprising Dexter transportation and other technol- have already resulted in a marked Construction, Nova Construction, ogy integration solutions. reduction in collisions. BBGi and Municipal Enterprises.

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CHAIR’S MESSAGE

Moving ACEC’s strategic priorities forward s we reflect on an unprecedented showcasing a different award-winning project each day. We year and all that we have accom- look forward to celebrating these achievements virtually A plished in its wake, we now look in 2021. ahead to the role that ACEC, our mem- Creating opportunities for our members to develop, bers and our industry will play in the participate in and utilize programs and services to support ongoing COVID-19 response and recov- their business needs is the pillar of our providing value to ery phase. To ensure our industry is best members priority. Along with keeping members informed positioned to aid in these efforts, we will of industry trends, offering knowledge opportunities and continue to support our members into the ‘next normal’ providing helpful standard contracts and agreements, we that lies ahead. work directly with members, soliciting their input and sup- I am honoured to lead this effort as the Chair of the porting them on industry issues. We will continue to work ACEC Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 term and look with the Provincial and Territorial Member Organizations forward to steering us into the new year as we continue to to deliver these opportunities to our members in the com- implement our strategic plan. ACEC’s mission is to pro- ing year. mote a business environment that recognizes and rewards ACEC expanded its strategic priorities to include increas- our members’ expertise and their contributions to society. ing diversity and has committed itself to concrete action To fulfil this mission, our strategic plan focuses on four toward diversity and inclusion of gender, backgrounds, per- priorities: advocating for members; profile building; provid- spectives and expertise within the association’s leadership. ing value to members; and increasing diversity. Our goal is to also promote the need for and the benefits ACEC works diligently at advocating for members to of diversity and inclusion in decision-making throughout achieve a more favourable public policy and business cli- the consulting engineering sector. To date, ACEC has mate for consulting engineering companies. We do this amended its bylaws and board policy to ensure up-to-date by influencing the federal government and collaborating and inclusive language that removes institutional barri- with national stakeholders on a host of issues to help ers to increasing diversity. When considering candidates ensure that Canada remains competitive and prosperous. for the board and executive committees, the mandate of As we continue to monitor and respond to the federal the nominating committee expressly makes diversity an government on industry issues impacting the sector, we will objective throughout the process. ACEC is also endorsing update our members on important government policies ‘30 by 30,’ an Engineers Canada initiative with the goal of and programs. raising the percentage of newly licensed engineers who are I encourage you to support our advocacy efforts by women to 30% by the year 2030. An ACEC Board member participating in the Parliamentary Partners program. This and the Chair of the ACEC Young Professionals Network initiative leverages local connections through meetings represents ACEC as its ‘30 by 30’ Champion. between members and their Members of Parliament. With During my time serving on the ACEC Board, I have the program now offered in a virtual format, it is even witnessed the progress we have made over the years pertain- easier to participate. ing to the above noted priorities. Outlined in the next few Increasing the stature and influence of our member pages are the accomplishments of the ACEC staff under the firms by showcasing the impact of their contributions guidance of our dedicated Board of Directors over the last to Canada’s social, economic and environmental quality year. Based on the work of ACEC’s dedicated team in ser- of life is an essential aspect of our profile building prior- vice of our members and in support of our industry during ity. The Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards, which this time, I know that we are well positioned to face future showcase the year’s best projects by member firms, make challenges. The Board and I are confident that ACEC is ACEC one of the highest profile industry associations in prepared for the year ahead and we are very optimistic for Canada. These achievements are showcased through the the long-term success and contributions of our members media with features in Canadian Consulting Engineer and for the benefit of the communities we serve together.

press releases we develop, along with our month-long ANTHONY KARAKATSANIS, P.ENG. #20DaysOfExcellence in Engineering social media campaign CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ACEC-CANADA

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YEAR IN REVIEW A LOOK BACK ON 2020

hen speaking of 2020, it is impossible not to con- concerns over the eligibility periods of the Canada Emer- sider the impact of COVID-19 on our industry, our gency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program. In response, ACEC W communities and all of Canada. This retrospective corresponded with the Minister of Finance and the Minis- offers a snapshot of the advocacy activities that shaped ter of Small Business to outline specific recommendations ACEC’s response and its efforts to support the consulting to address these concerns. engineering industry through the crisis. April 2020 March 2020 ACEC communicated with the Minister of Infrastructure As the country went into lockdown, ACEC quickly rec- and Communities to extend our assistance and stress the ognized the need for action. Outreach was made to the important role and expertise our industry could play in federal government and stakeholder partners to discuss assisting the government with its economic recovery plan. possible policy responses to assist businesses to ensure both The letter also raised many of the recommendations made their immediate and long-term survival. ACEC also had to Minister Morneau and Minister Ng regarding the eligibil- specific discussions with Infrastructure Canada to share the ity periods of the CEWS. main messages being made to the government in the initial weeks of the crisis. These included: May 2020 • that planning, design, construction and operation of ACEC was invited to participate in the Construction Indus- important infrastructure are essential services nationwide. try Roundtable convened by the federal government. This • that infrastructure in general and the consulting engi- gathering of stakeholders was one of the key requests ACEC neering sector in particular are critical to Canada’s resil- made to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities in ience to and recovery from crisis. its April outreach. It brought together stakeholder groups • that our industry has significant capacity to work remotely in the infrastructure and construction industry, as well as to ensure the health and safety of employees and adherence various labour and construction organizations. Elected to the government’s social distancing requirements. officials, political staff and senior civil servants from Public • that designing will need to start six months to two years Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Infrastructure before there are shovels in the ground should the govern- Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada ment decide to drive stimulus through infrastructure. (ESDC) also participated. • that the federal government should continue implement- The meeting allowed for open discussion and dialogue ing its infrastructure plans and encourage provinces and on potential ways forward for the construction industry municipalities to stay the course on infrastructure. during and after the COVID-19 crisis. It also allowed During these discussions, ACEC also suggested that in supporting industry organizations to provide clarity and the longer term, to facilitate the recovery, accelerating/re- certainty on how sectors like ours are ready and able to sup- profiling some of the infrastructure investments from the port major infrastructure projects. ACEC President & CEO later years of the program into the next two or three years John Gamble and Vice President Martine Proulx stressed could result in a more even distribution of investments over that the effectiveness of infrastructure investments depends the remainder of the program. on a robust and sustained project pipeline, thus allowing As well as its own outreach, ACEC collaborated closely all project partners - owners, designers and constructors, with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and over 60 labour and supply chains - to retain expertise and capacity other business associations that make up the Canadian and allocate their resources effectively. Business Reliance Network, participating in a joint state- This was an opportunity for ACEC to further establish ment of support for national efforts to protect jobs. itself as an important stakeholder to the government. While ACEC was pleased that many of these recommen- The Parliamentary Secretaries were very receptive to the dations were addressed in the economic relief programs points raised by industry participants and welcomed the

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ongoing meetings and discussions. ACEC is pleased to have eral government to spur economic recovery and growth. been at the table at the subsequent meetings, as this will be In particular, ACEC’s submission highlighted the need an important forum to ensure the voice of the industry is for investments that enable: economic prosperity and a heard and considered. stable recovery; procurement best practices to achieve quality and innovation; the reinstatement of the National June 2020 Guide to Sustainable Municipal Infrastructure; the har- Throughout the month of June, ACEC continued to com- monization of federal and provincial approvals; and the municate with leadership within the federal government implementation of a national corridor to accommodate and with key stakeholder partners. ACEC joined with other multiple infrastructure assets. leaders of the Canadian construction industry in support of temporary sick pay coverage during the COVID-19 September 2020 pandemic within a letter to the Prime Minister. In a joint The September 23 Speech from the Throne focused largely letter with the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) on the protection and restoration of the physical, societal and the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships and economic health of Canadians. To continue promoting (CCPPP) to the Prime Minister, ACEC also reiterated the the importance of infrastructure investments being timely need for economic stimulus and the importance of mov- and balanced between “social” and “economic” infrastruc- ing infrastructure projects forward during and beyond the ture, ACEC conducted targeted advocacy outreach to mod- crisis. ACEC also took part in a public consultation on the erate, “pro-business” Liberal Members of Parliament (MPs). CEWS to help inform potential changes to the program to The meetings generated positive response and ACEC maximize employment and meet the needs of both employ- continued to meet with key stakeholders within the Liberal ers and employees. caucus to ensure its key messages continued to permeate the government’s economic response. July and August 2020 ACEC invited Andy Fillmore, MP and Parliamentary Sec- October 2020 retary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, For its October virtual annual general meeting, ACEC to an exclusive digital townhall with the ACEC board and hosted the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of CEOs of several member firms. This hour-long interactive Infrastructure and Communities. This was an opportunity discussion explored how the consulting engineering sector to continue to build on the strong relationship developed could help navigate the COVID-19 crisis and contribute to with the Minister and her office. During her address and Canada’s economic recovery. subsequent Q&A, Minister McKenna shared the govern- To strengthen and amplify our advocacy initiatives, ment’s vision and plans for infrastructure investment mov- ACEC continued to participate in targeted coalition-build- ing forward. ing and push for more comprehensive economic recovery As a direct component of our government relations measures. With some of its stakeholder partners, ACEC strategy, the ACEC Parliamentary Partners program was looked to harmonize industry efforts through the Building relaunched. While ACEC’s direct advocacy efforts have For Recovery coalition, which seeks to stabilize Canada’s strengthened its position with the MPs, meaningful connec- construction sector, invest in Canadian infrastructure over tions at the local level are critical to further grow political the long-term and create inclusive training and employ- power. As COVID-19 has forced many Parliamentarians to ment. The group collaborated through the summer and place an even higher priority on the concerns of businesses into early fall to create a grassroots advocacy plan around in their local communities, this is the right move to enhance three core pillars: resources for communities, jobs for work- our grassroots advocacy during this tumultuous time. ers and improving quality of life. ACEC’s Parliamentary Partners program directly engag- As part of direct efforts to shape policy, ACEC submit- es members in ACEC’s advocacy efforts to demonstrate ted its 2021 Federal Budget Recommendations to the fed- the effects of government decisions on projects in com-

Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Canada (ACEC-Canada), Tel: (613) 236-0569, [email protected], www.acec.ca. ACEC Member Organizations: Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – British Columbia, Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Yukon, Consulting Engineers of Alberta, Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Northwest Territories, Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Saskatchewan, Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Manitoba, Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Ontario, Association des firmes de génie-conseil – Québec, Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – New Brunswick, Consulting Engineers of Nova Scotia, Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Prince Edward Island, Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Newfoundland & Labrador.

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CCE_JanFeb2021_AMS.indd 9 2021-02-05 10:41 AM 2021 CANADIAN CONSULTING ASSOCIATION OF CONSULTING ENGINEERING AWARDS ENGINEERING COMPANIES | REVIEW CATEGORIES TECHNICAL A. Buildings B. Transportation C. Water Resources Environmental Remediation Natural Resources, munities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. overview of Canada’s fiscal position proposed stimulus plan, few details CALL FOR D. E. Unlike our Parliament Hill Day, where and presented new details on COV- were released with the statement. Mining, Industry, Energy F. Special Projects participants need to be in Ottawa, ID-related relief measures. It also However, the government is expected NON-TECHNICAL the program allows the association to reaffirmed the government’s com- to prioritize investments that support ENTRIES G. Project Management H. International I. Community leverage ACEC members’ local con- mitment from the Speech from the a green and sustainable economy and Outreach & In-House Initiatives nections in their ridings and com- Throne to continue supporting the that result in demonstrable benefits to munities. Through engaging them in economy and the hardest-hit busi- communities. While ACEC supports CANADA’S MOST advocacy on an ongoing basis, ACEC nesses through this crisis. Minister such investments, we will continue to PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS creates a pool of experienced “citizen Freeland indicated her government encourage the government to also FOR ENGINEERING PROJECTS 20 AWARDS & FIVE SPECIAL AWARDS! lobbyists” on behalf of the industry. would pursue these activities while make investments that will rebuild and We have connected with dozens of laying the groundwork for the post- grow the economy so that its recov- Twenty Awards of Excellence will be designated by the our members to ask for their industry pandemic stimulus and their long- ery plan is financially viable. ACEC jury. Of these projects, up to five could also earn expertise and their participation in term priorities, such as pharmacare, is also looking forward to details on The Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards / Prix additional recognition with a Special Award. this important program. We received national affordable child care and the government’s role in continuing Canadiens du Génie-Conseil are given annually to The Special Awards are: projects that demonstrate a high quality of positive responses and scheduled sev- addressing climate change. to help municipalities invest in tradi- • Schreyer Award (Prix Schreyer). This is the highest engineering, imagination and innovation. eral meetings for end of November ACEC was encouraged that the tional, core infrastructure and close honour and is presented annually to the best technical and beginning of December. federal government is developing a the infrastructure deficit. Now in their 53rd year, the awards are the most entry. plan to help Canada build back better prestigious mark of recognition for consulting November 2020 through the investment up to $100 December 2020 • Tree for Life Award (Prix Un Arbre à Aimer). The award engineers in Canada. is given annually to a project that demonstrates The Minister of Finance tabled the billion in stimulus over the next three ACEC has previously made its priori- outstanding environmental stewardship. long-awaited Fall Economic State- fiscal years. While it is anticipated that ties for the economic recovery known This is a joint program of the Association of ment in the House of Commons, infrastructure investments will con- to the federal government directly to Consulting Engineering Companies – Canada (ACEC), • Ambassador Award (Prix Ambassadeur). Presented to which provided a comprehensive tinue to be a significant element of the the Prime Minister and his cabinet, l’Association des firmes de génie-conseil – Canada a project constructed or executed outside Canada that as well as through consultations for (AFGC) and Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. best showcases Canadian engineering expertise. the 2021 federal budget. ACEC con- • Engineering a Better Canada Award (Prix de tinued its efforts to have its key mes- The awards are an unequalled opportunity to gain l’ingénierie pour un Canada meilleur). Presented to a Digital agility: A new sages recognized and implemented recognition for your firm and your employees. The list project that best showcases how engineering enhances in the stimulus program announced of winners is publicized nationwide, the projects are the social, economic or cultural quality of life of way for engineering firms published in the September/October issue of in the government’s economic state- Canadians. to get ahead ment by reaching out to the Clerk Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine and ACEC’s of the Finance Committee to request award-winning #20DaysofExcellence campaign • Outreach Award (Prix Rayonnement). Presented for a By Rhys Morgan, Partner, RSM Canada | rsmcanada.com an opportunity to appear before the provides additional visibility. company’s role in donating their time and/or services Committee on behalf of our industry. for the benefit of a community or group either in igital agility is critical to establishing and maintaining a competitive In light of the hundreds of requests The awards are presented in October. Canada or on the international stage. advantage. By strategically using technologies to complement their the clerk received, outreach was also workforces, companies can enhance revenue growth and productivity Entries are invited in English or French. D conducted with individual Committee across five areas: members, requesting individual meet- Business operations. Automated reporting, project management and ings with each. DEADLINES resource allocation tools free employees to perform more value-added tasks. Employee enablement. 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Information tools are rich sources of insights to identify Canadians. ACEC looks forward to opportunities and help resolve problem areas sooner. working with the federal government on following through on its commit- Digital agility calls not just for investing in new technology, but also QUESTIONS? embedding technology into the business’ strategy for responding to change. ments and to help ensure that its pro- grams are efficient and effective. Contact Peter Saunders, Editor, Canadian Consulting Engineer, tel. 416-510-5119, e-mail [email protected] 10 www.canadianconsultingengineer.com January/February 2021

CCE_Call for EntriesJanFeb21_AMS.indd 1 2021-02-05 9:35 AM CCE_JanFeb2021_AMS.indd 10 2021-02-05 10:41 AM 2021 CANADIAN CONSULTING ENGINEERING AWARDS CATEGORIES TECHNICAL A. Buildings B. Transportation C. Water Resources CALL FOR D. Environmental Remediation E. Natural Resources, Mining, Industry, Energy F. Special Projects NON-TECHNICAL ENTRIES G. Project Management H. International I. Community Outreach & In-House Initiatives CANADA’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS FOR ENGINEERING PROJECTS 20 AWARDS & FIVE SPECIAL AWARDS! Twenty Awards of Excellence will be designated by the jury. Of these projects, up to five could also earn The Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards / Prix additional recognition with a Special Award. Canadiens du Génie-Conseil are given annually to The Special Awards are: projects that demonstrate a high quality of • Schreyer Award (Prix Schreyer). This is the highest engineering, imagination and innovation. honour and is presented annually to the best technical Now in their 53rd year, the awards are the most entry. prestigious mark of recognition for consulting • Tree for Life Award (Prix Un Arbre à Aimer). The award engineers in Canada. is given annually to a project that demonstrates outstanding environmental stewardship. This is a joint program of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Canada (ACEC), • Ambassador Award (Prix Ambassadeur). Presented to l’Association des firmes de génie-conseil – Canada a project constructed or executed outside Canada that (AFGC) and Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. best showcases Canadian engineering expertise. • Engineering a Better Canada Award (Prix de The awards are an unequalled opportunity to gain l’ingénierie pour un Canada meilleur). Presented to a recognition for your firm and your employees. The list project that best showcases how engineering enhances of winners is publicized nationwide, the projects are the social, economic or cultural quality of life of published in the September/October issue of Canadians. Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine and ACEC’s award-winning #20DaysofExcellence campaign • Outreach Award (Prix Rayonnement). Presented for a provides additional visibility. company’s role in donating their time and/or services for the benefit of a community or group either in The awards are presented in October. Canada or on the international stage.

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Screening Wastewater for COVID-19 New research across Canada can yield helpful results.

By Peter Saunders

mong the many challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic has been tracing the paths of its spread. A People can catch the disease—and unwittingly pass support early detection and identification of COVID-19 it on to those around them—weeks before they notice the outbreaks, following up on the Oshawa-based University of symptoms. And those symptoms can vary widely from per- Ontario Institute of Technology’s (Ontario Tech Univer- son to person, such that many of the infected may never sity’s) involvement in the testing of samples of untreated even know they are infected, while others suffer terribly. sewage from water pollution control plants. Among the As such, community spread has proven a significant contributors to that project was Markham-based consulting threat. That raises the question: can entire communities— firm Cole Engineering Group. rather than individuals—be tested for the presence of the In Saskatchewan, too, researchers at Saskatoon’s Uni- novel coronavirus? versity of Saskatchewan (USask) worked with the municipal One increasingly positive answer to this question, as it government and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) turns out, has involved screening wastewater. to develop an early warning system by sampling and testing the city’s wastewater for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A cross-Canada effort And in Nova Scotia, in an example of how such efforts In New Brunswick, for example, Fredericton-based biotech can yield direct results, a rapid COVID-19 testing clinic company LuminUltra announced in October it had filed a popped up in Wolfville in late November after researcher patent for “the first complete, rapid and on-site COVID-19 working with LuminUltra had found traces of the virus in wastewater testing solution,” with the aim of making non- local wastewater. invasive assessments of community health more accessible in Canada and around the world. Simplifying the process In Ontario, by early November, the provincial govern- LuminUltra’s patent application followed collaborative ment was investing $12 million in wastewater testing to research with Nova Scotia’s Dalhousie University and Hali-

In Saskatoon, wastewater testing predicted increases in daily case counts. / stock.adobe.com photo: Creative Wonder Top University Inset photo courtesy Ontario Tech

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fax Water. Scientists assessed samples outbreaks. USask found changes to clinical context,” says Dr. Amina Stod- to help refine and improve their the total amount of virus circulating dart at Dalhousie. “Public health lead- processes. Through this work, they in Saskatoon’s wastewater occurred ers around the world have validated it developed an RNA extraction and about one week ahead of changes is a powerful tool in the fight against concentration process that eliminated indicated by case counts at the city’s the pandemic.” the need for additional, complicated COVID testing centres. “We can also predict when out- equipment. This greatly simplified “Wastewater testing has been breaks are declining, which will help the process from sample collection to shown to lead to early identification planning for pandemic recovery,” says accurate and consistent results. of the virus before it is known in a USask ecotoxicologist John Giesy. CCE “The idea of wastewater surveil- lance testing has been advocated by researchers around the world since the onset of the COVID-19 pandem- ic,” explains Pat Whalen, president ™ and CEO of LuminUltra. “Until now, it has been complicated, expensive and time-consuming, meaning the potentially life-saving technique was QUICKVIC SD reserved for niche subgroups under ™ the watchful eye of researchers. We INSTALLATION-READY SYSTEM have been determined to make this surveillance tool more accessible to communities everywhere.” INTRODUCING THE MOST EFFICIENT AND ECONOMICAL Much as in-person testing has WAY TO JOIN ½” THROUGH 2” CARBON STEEL PIPING been accelerated, so too has waste- water testing. LuminUltra’s system reportedly examines multiple sam- ples on-site within 90 minutes, com- pared to other scenarios around the world where mailed-in samples take days or weeks of specialized labora- tory expertise to analyze. As the company points out—and has been borne out by stubbornly high daily case numbers—North America simply does not have the capacity or resources to control the spread of COVID-19 through clini- cal testing alone. Testing surfaces, air and water is more efficient than testing individuals and, as per the example of Wolfville, can help pin- • No threading, pressing or sweating point where further resources should be directed to test individuals. • For Schedules 10 – 80 carbon steel pipe

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Redeveloping Toronto’s GUILDWOOD GO Station A busy train station catches up with present and future needs.

By Chris Woit

uildwood GO Station, established in 1977, served a few As the Lakeshore East corridor’s rail lines through thousand rail passengers annually before the growth the station remained live throughout the redevelopment, Gof its surrounding neighbourhoods and of local GO constructing the tunnels involved the installation of 330 commuter travel. Amid the area’s development and popula- temporary caissons (chambers), requiring nearly 300 m of tion growth, service demand expanded until the station was temporary shoring, during evenings and weekends to avoid serving nearly 250,000 passengers a year, which led to a need service interruptions. Once the shoring was complete, con- for redevelopment. crete tunnels were installed during two 53-hour periods over Completed in 2019, the Toronto project involved two weekends, when train traffic was shut down on two of enhancing accessibility, creating a stronger visual iden- the three rail lines. tity and increasing flexibility to accommodate future track WSP proposed various installation methods to Metrolinx, expansions and electrification. Working with Kenaidan Con- including jack and slide, open cut with rail trestle support tracting, WSP provided tunnel design, installation methods system and open cut crane and assembly. While Metrolinx and sustainable features to target LEED Silver certification had previously used the crane and assembly in an open cut while meeting the needs of the owner, Metrolinx. trench, reviewing the options led to an agreement to use jack and slide, given the site conditions. Installing tunnels Thus, precast tunnels were preassembled outside the The existing tunnels at the station were dark, narrow, leaky rail corridor and pushed into place using the jack and slide and not fully compliant with the requirements of the Acces- method—a first for Metrolinx and, since then, successfully sibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The project implemented for other projects. involved establishing two new, accessible tunnels to enhance This methodology provided a number of advantages. First, safety and visibility. it allowed the tunnel segments to be assembled and post- tensioned together prior to the 53-hour weekend shutdown, thus reducing the activities that needed to happen within that window. Second, waterproofing was also pre-installed, again reducing activities during the weekend shutdown. Lastly, it avoided the need for a large crane on an already congested site to hoist the precast segments into place. Once the construction of the precast tunnel sections was completed after the two weekends, the tracks were fully reinstated to all commuter, intercity passenger and freight traffic, allowing regular operations to proceed. The tunnels also provide a clear opening to the roof of the platform canopy at stairways and elevators, allow- ing significantly more natural light in than at any other Precast tunnel segments were assembled outside the rail corridor prior Metrolinx station. This provides the feeling of very short

to installation. tunnels, rather than one long ‘solid box’ tunnel with access Photos courtesy WSP Canada

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Environmental measures The station is going through certification for LEED Silver certification, based in part on the following aspects:

Improved water quality Previously, any rain runoff from the station was funneled into the local storm system, with no quality or quantity control. Two major elements were added to assist with these issues. On the platform, nearly full-length canopies capture rainwater and convey it to a storm detention system, pre- venting it from landing in the right of way and washing down to the parking lots, where it could pick up contami- nants. Oil grit separators (OGSs) partially pretreat the water The project involved establishing new, accessible tunnels to enhance as it flows off-site at a sustainable rate. The setup provides a safety and visibility. large area for the water to infiltrate the ground, recharging to platforms branching off. Additionally, the redeveloped the local aquifer. Guildwood GO Station features Metrolinx’s first green roofs over the tunnel entrance structures, the utility building and the station building lower roof.

Design challenges The greatest complexities included designing for train loads and ensuring the station could remain fully operational throughout construction. The existing train right of way is elevated over the north and south parking lot. To design and provision for a future fourth rail, while minimizing parking losses, large retaining structures were required. On the north side of the tracks, a 4.5-m tall retaining wall was designed to accommodate the train loading and more than 40 parking spaces. In the middle section of the north side, a cast-in-place utility building was constructed that also The redeveloped station also features Metrolinx’s first green roofs, as functioned as a retaining structure. And on the west end of visible above the service counter. the north side, the station building was built into the berm, with rooms below the berm serving as washrooms and util- Reduced energy consumption ity spaces, while also retaining future train loads from the Another first for Metrolinx is the use of stainless steel boil- fourth track. ers for snow melt systems on the platforms. Previously, cast Elaborate staging was essential in ensuring the all of the steel boilers were used, which are far more energy-intensive. station’s platforms could remain operational throughout The new boilers can also fluctuate the number of burners construction, as did the old station building until the new, needed, helping to reduce energy consumption further. much larger one was commissioned. In the end, only about 3% of the parking spaces were lost. Removal of lead paint and toxins The old station building’s waiting area for passengers con- tained lead paint and other toxins. It was demolished for the redevelopment. The new station building is bright, with a large, temperature-conditioned waiting area.

Economic benefits The previous station and grounds were run down. With the redevelopment has come new interest in the area. Two condominium developments have begun site plan approval and design; one on the northeast corner of the property, the other just across Kingston Road. The updated station will continue to help spur development in the neighbourhood. CCE The project marked Metrolinx’s first use of the jack and slide method for tunnel installation. Chris Woit is a director with WSP Canada.

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Land surveyor Willis Chipman founded his private practice in 1881.

century would have been an exciting place for a surveyor or contracting engineer, as new provincial govern- ments were being formed under the auspices of joining Confederation and the federal government of Sir Wilfred Laurier was implementing an ambitious immigration agenda to A Long Legacy of settle the west. To suggest the landscape was changing rapidly is an understate- ment. Surveyors and engineers were ENGINEERING plotting and building the future of the country. The following information is Full-service engineering comes full circle largely drawn from the records of the in Brockville, Ont. Association of Ontario Land Survey- ors (AOLS). By Charles Melchers Willis Chipman (1855-1929) he recently announced merger ing operations in the region, tracing Born near present-day Elgin, Ont., of IN Engineering with Collett its origins back to 1881, when it was Chipman completed public school in T Surveying marks a return of full- founded by land surveyor Willis Chip- Athens, Ont., before moving to Mon- service engineering services to Brock- man, a professional engineer who left treal for high school. He graduated ville, Ont., and the surrounding area. his mark on the history of Canada from that city’s McGill University in The combined firm now operates as across a storied career. 1876 with first-rank honours in civil IN Engineering + Surveying. Chipman would later sell his prac- and mechanical engineering. Founded in 2018 by Andrew F. tice to Lieutenant Colonel Bryce J. In 1881, Chipman published a Melchers, P.Eng., IN is one of the new- Saunders, who would go on to partner paper titled, ‘How To Do It: Some est engineering firms in the area. By with Thomas Henry Wiggins, each Suggestions On House Sanitation,’ for contrast, Collett Surveying, purchased making contributions to the history of Ontario’s executive health officers. by Brent Collett in 1996, is one of Canada in their own rights. It was ahead of its time for Canada, th

the oldest continuously run survey- Canada at the turn of the 20 describing city planners and engi- Photos courtesy IN Engineering + Surveying

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neers working in close collaboration Each year, this award celebrates con- Canada in 1919 to retire with the rank with public health officials, emphasiz- sulting engineering firms’ knowledge, of Lieutenant Colonel. ing wider use of water closets (WCs) skill, expertise and contributions to All the while, he had continued and plumbing fixtures and arguing Ontario’s economic, social and envi- his non-military career. In 1897, for for conditions that would avoid the ronmental well-being. example, Ontario’s government com- propagation of epidemics. To further commemorate him, missioned him to survey its bound- That same year, Chipman founded IN’s main office building is named ary with Manitoba. He went on to his private practice in Brockville as a after Willis. become deputy minister of public land surveyor and civil engineer. He works for the Northwest Territories went on to become the town engineer Bryce J. Saunders (1860 – 1926) and then relocated his private practice and prepare the plan for Brockville As mentioned, Chipman sold his prac- to Edmonton shortly before Alberta in 1883 and 1884, quickly establish- tice to Saunders. Born near present- joined Confederation. ing himself as a leading designer of day Lyndhurst, Ont., Saunders quali- With his passing in 1926, Saunders’ water and sewer works. In fact, his fied as a land surveyor in 1884 and remains were escorted by the Royal designs were used to construct sewer engineer in 1886. Like his predeces- Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) works across much of Ontario, includ- sor, he became Brockville’s town engi- and local militia officers. His funeral ing Cornwall, Pembroke, Gananoque, neer, from 1892 to 1896. was described with the “befitting dig- Arnprior, Renfrew and Lindsay. Saunders was a military man. At nity of a military ceremony.” Chipman was a founding member 10 years old, he was a drummer of AOLS, serving as its first secretary boy in a small unit that defended Passing on the practice treasurer from 1886 to 1890, vice-pres- Brockville against potential Fenian The private practice founded by Chip- ident (VP) in 1895 and president in raids. As an adult, he served with man and furthered by Saunders was 1896. As his contributions to the asso- the Dominion Land Surveyors Intel- passed along to Thomas Henry Wig- ciation grew, he sold his practice in ligence Corps, deployed in 1888 dur- gins, who advanced similar principles 1891 and moved to Toronto in 1894. ing the North West Rebellion. It was of home water and sewer systems to And in 1923, he became president of the first unit anywhere in the British continue improving the living con- the Ontario Association of Engineers. Empire ever to be designated as an ditions of residents in communities In 2003, Consulting Engineers intelligence corps. across eastern Ontario. From there, of Ontario (CEO)—more recent- Leading up to the First World the firm operated continuously, offer- ly rebranded as the Association of War, he was Captain of the Canadian ing surveying services. Consulting Engineering Companies Mounted Rifles in Edmonton and Following its purchase by Collett – Ontario (ACEC-Ontario)—created promoted to Major in the 19th Alberta in 1996 and the merger in 2020, the Willis Chipman Award in recogni- Dragoons. After volunteering to serve IN’s offices now hold the records of tion of his contributions to the field. in the First World War, he returned to prominent surveyors and their asso- ciated registration numbers, includ- ing Willis Chipman (181), John Har- rison Moore (260), William Verner Taylor (306), Samuel Barber Code (349), Andrew Wellington Gray (549), Raymond Frank Mucklestone (613), Martin Herman Kaldeway (1249) and William Brent Collett (1641). As IN sets out to establish itself as a leading full-service engineering firm for the area, it can look back on its rich history and be reminded of how earlier surveyors and engi- neers plotted and built the future of Canada. CCE

Charles Melcher, brother to IN Engineering founder and president Andrew Melchers, was raised in Lyn, Ont., just outside The Chipman Centre in Brockville pays tribute to Willis, whose descendants reunited in the town Brockville, and is a self-professed student in 2018. of history.

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Retrofitting HEALTH-CARE FACILITIES There are a number of ways to improve performance.

By Peter Saunders

East Kootenay Regional Hospital is a current ew buildings were as directly affect- ideas per se, so much as they were example of energy-efficient retrofitting. ed in 2020 by the global COVID- hurriedly transformed from the ideas F19 pandemic as hospitals. Early of pandemic planning into the reali- ductivity in today’s ‘digital hospitals.’ in the year, health-care professionals ties of pandemic response. Moreover, Care professionals turned to such scrambled to prepare their facilities existing trends in the evolution of tools as robotics, remote health moni- to accept waves of patients suffer- hospitals accelerated their pace of toring and artificial intelligence (AI) ing to wildly varying degrees from a adoption. to help address the difficulties of con- little-understood new disease. They taining the virus and accommodating donned personal protective equip- Digital hospitals a massive influx of patients. And given ment (PPE) and reprioritized triage By way of example, business consult- the gains that were seen as a result, procedures, while struggling to pre- ing firm Frost & Sullivan suggested the firm predicts the adoption of such vent their workplaces from becoming COVID-19 sparked a boom in ‘smart’ technologies will rise further in the hubs of outbreaks themselves. technologies to enhance patient care next two to three years. Many of the changes were not new and improve staff efficiency and pro- “Digital hospitals address limita- tions of traditional providers, such as centralized care delivery, closed sys- tems and a reactive approach through decentralized care, interoperable sys- tems and outcome-driven and proac- tive approaches,” says Neeraj Nitin Jadhav, technical insights senior research analyst for Frost & Sullivan. “To improve patients’ satisfaction lev- els at every step of care delivery dur- ing their stay in the facility, digital hospitals are using technologies like hospital navigation, intelligent imag- ing platforms, medical robots, remote patient monitoring tools, medication management applications, communi- cation tools, electronic health record Image courtesy Frost & Sullivan (EHR) applications and clinical deci-

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however, to add more humidifiers. For the new Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon (see Canadian Consulting Engineer, October/Novem- ber 2020, page 28), Daniels Wingerak Engineering designed mechanical systems to enable a 100% fresh air ‘pandemic mode,’ using the build- ing automation system (BAS). This feature was of course implemented in early 2020 in response to COVID-19, allowing its design to be tested in a real-world crisis situation. Such approaches could become more common for new and retrofit- ted hospitals in the future, given the lessons of 2020. At the same time, however, there will be concerns about their potential to increase Photo Frost & Sullivan /Johnson Controls energy consumption. sion support solutions.” HVAC Along with such digital tools come Another key factor in preventing the Energy efficiency physical changes to the buildings spread of COVID-19 is adequate venti- British Columbia’s Interior Health is themselves. lation, given how many superspreader currently providing an example of “Digital hospital operators need to events in 2020 involved people shar- how to improve energy efficiency for focus on internal architecture, espe- ing the same airspace. ASHRAE, for hospitals. The health authority recent- cially staff workstations and patient its part, responded to the pandemic ly partnered with Johnson Controls rooms that follow evidence-based with a host of recommendations in to install new infrastructure at East design (EBD), as these are the areas this area, including many for the Kootenay Regional Hospital. where clinical decisions are made health-care sector. The upgrades, which also sup- and care is provided, respectively,” One was to increase filtration port the provincial CleanBC plan to says Jadhav. “Additionally, decentral- levels where possible, speeding up expand the ‘clean energy’ industry, ized health-care staff workstations fans and increasing the frequency of include LED lighting, occupancy con- outside patient rooms can allow staff variable-frequency drives (VFDs). In trols, solar walls, pre-heating remedia- to be closer to the point of care, some cases, ASHRAE recommended tion, retro-commissioning, building rather than a centralized area that MERV-13 and MERV-14 filters could envelope updates, variable air volume increases travel distance.” be retrofitted to existing systems to (VAV) systems and demand controlled Among the technologies Frost & better filter particles. And for systems ventilation (DCV). Through an ener- Sullivan says present the strongest pros- that already have MERV-14 to MERV- gy performance contract (EPC), the pects for hospitals are the following: 16 levels of filtration, recirculation costs of these upgrades are compen- • Patient tracking to manage traffic could reduce the contaminant levels sated through guaranteed utility and flow, treatment progress, discharge similarly to the approach of increasing operational savings over a 15-year-plus and other hospital processes. the percentage of outside air being payback agreement. • EHR system implementation, with brought in. “Our experience with EPCs allows corresponding staff training, which Relative humidity (RH) of 40% to us to align our services to Interi- can not only improve care, but also 60% is recommended to reduce infec- or Health’s energy-saving mission,” address health disparities in the tion spread. Such levels are difficult Andrew Nartey, an account executive local population. to achieve in a Canadian winter with- with Johnson Controls, which will con- • AI for supply chain management, out causing other health problems tinue to work with the authority and using algorithms to process data through increased condensation from the hospital’s administrators through- from various departments to identify outward vapour pressure. There was a out the contract’s term to ensure the trends and provide insights. window of opportunity before winter, reduction targets are met. CCE

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Drafting Construction Contracts to Avoid the Anti-deprivation Rule By Charles W. Bois, Rachel Haack and Kayla Romanow

n Chandos Construction Ltd ties if their contracting counterpart contract price as a fee. The trustee v Deloitte Restructuring Inc, the becomes insolvent or bankrupt. in bankruptcy for Capital Steel, i.e. I majority of the Supreme Court of Deloitte Restructuring, applied to the Canada (SCC) reaffirmed the com- Factual background Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench to mon-law anti-deprivation rule in Can- Chandos Construction was a general determine whether or not the insol- ada. This rule voids contractual terms contractor that entered a subcon- vency clause was valid. that apply upon a party’s insolvency tract with Capital Steel. The subcon- and bankruptcy if the clause removes tract provided in the event of Capital Trial and appellate judgments value from an insolvent person’s Steel’s insolvency or bankruptcy, that The court found the insolvency clause estate that would otherwise have been company would forfeit 10% of the was valid because it was not an attempt available for the insolvent person’s contract price to Chandos “as a fee to avoid the effect of bankruptcy laws. creditors. Anyone entering construc- for the inconvenience of completing The majority of the Alberta Court of tion contracts should avoid provisions the work using alternate means and/ Appeal reversed this decision, how- that may trigger the anti-deprivation or for monitoring the work during the ever, finding the clause to be invalid, rule—and need to understand, if they warranty period.” based on the anti-deprivation rule. are already in a contract, they may not Capital Steel filed an assignment The SCC agreed the clause vio- be enforceable. in bankruptcy prior to completing the lated the rule and was void. The court Despite the anti-deprivation rule, subcontract work. Chandos argued it articulated a two-part test for invalidat- however, there are contractual provi- was entitled to rely on the insolvency ing a contractual provision based on

sions that can be used to protect par- clause and set-off 10% of the sub- the anti-deprivation rule, as follows. ngad / stock.adobe.com

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1. The relevant clause must be trig- tect a party in the event of insolvency contracting party. A guarantee causes gered by an event of insolvency or or bankruptcy by their contractual the guarantor to become personal- YES, IT’S TRUE. bankruptcy. counterpart. Any clause triggered ly liable for the debts or contractual OUR FEES ARE LOWER THAN THE OTHER GUYS . 2. Its effect must be to remove value by events other than bankruptcy or breaches of the subcontractor. from the insolvent’s estate. insolvency are valid, for example, Suppliers and subcontractors can including penalties that arise upon require a labour and materials pay- The SCC stated the test for the anti- default of the contract. ment bond at the time of entering a INVEST $5,000 A YEAR IN A TFSA FOR 25 YEARS AND SEE THE DIFFERENCE. deprivation rule was effects-based, Contracting parties can consid- contract. This bond guarantees they meaning the ultimate effect of the er using clauses where property is are paid for the work and materials clause should be examined in assess- removed from the insolvent party’s they supply, up to a specified amount. ing the above criteria. estate, but no value is eliminated Additionally, parties may require $250,000 The SCC affirmed set-off is gener- from that estate. The anti-deprivation a performance bond, which provides ally allowed during the bankruptcy rule does not apply if a third party’s payment up to a specified amount if of a contracting party due to section assets are forfeited upon bankruptcy the contractor is unable to complete $200,000 97(3) of the Bankruptcy and Insol- or insolvency, for example, since this the project work or is in default of the FINANCIAL SECURITY vency Act. Set-off reduces the value term would not reduce the value of construction contract. For the greatest PROGRAM of assets that are transferred to the the insolvent party’s estate. project security (but usually at an addi- insolvent’s estate, but only applies to Additionally, parties may be able tional cost to the price of the work), a $150,000 0.70% FEE = $226,200 enforceable debts or claims. Since the to modify their security interests or contractor would have both a labour anti-deprivation rule voided the insol- enter a credit default swap agreement and materials payment bond and a vency clause, Chandos was unable to (amending the nature or type of secu- performance bond in place for at least $100,000 THE OTHER GUYS apply set-off against Capital Steel for rity) upon the insolvency or bankrupt- 50% of the value of the contract. 2.30% FEE = $180,000 the 10% amount. cy of their contractual counterpart In conclusion, when entering con- without offending the anti-depriva- struction contracts, parties should $50,000 Key takeaways tion rule, provided these clauses do consider contacting legal counsel to The decision urges parties entering not increase the amount of security ensure the contracts are drafted with THE DIFFERENCE IS construction contracts to avoid claus- held over the insolvent party. enforceable terms that do not offend es that are triggered by insolvency or Parties can also protect themselves the anti-deprivation rule. And when $5000 bankruptcy and that remove value in the event of an insolvency or bank- drafting contracts, they should also be 5 10 15 20 25 years from the insolvent party’s estate, since ruptcy by their contractual counter- sure to consider if they are appropriate- $46,200 these clauses are invalid and unen- parts by taking security, acquiring insur- ly protected should their counterparty forceable. Some contractual terms ance or requiring third-party guaran- become bankrupt or insolvent. CCE that are prohibited by the anti-depri- tees when the contract is executed. vation rule include clauses where (a) Before entering a security agreement, Charles W. Bois is a partner in the Vancou- IT’S LIKE GETTING A CAR!* a party forfeits some or all of the they should verify whether or not any ver office of Miller Thomson, while Rachel FREE contract price due to their insolvency creditors already have priority charges Haack and Kayla Romanow are associates *No free car given with this program. or bankruptcy or (b) fees, charges against the assets that comprise the in the Regina office. For more information, or other amounts are payable solely security. In the case of guarantees, suit- contact them at [email protected], Opportunity is open to all participants of the Engineers Canada-sponsored financial security program,

upon insolvency or bankruptcy. able guarantors may include a parent [email protected] or kromanow@ including engineers, geoscientists, students and their families. Other terms can be used to pro- company, directors or officers of the millerthomson.com. LET’S DO THE MATH FOR YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS professional directory CANLIFE.CO/LOW-FEES Based on $5,000 contributed each year to Engineers Canada-sponsored Financial Security Program Canadian equity fund compared to a retail Canadian equity fund for 25 years with a 5% gross rate of return. Experts in Measurement, Analysis & Control For information on placing an advertisement in the Canadian Consulting Engineer Professional Directory, contact Maureen Levy, Senior Publisher, 416-510-5111, 905-826-4546 [email protected] email: [email protected] www.hgcengineering.com

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INVEST $5,000 A YEAR IN A TFSA FOR 25 YEARS AND SEE THE DIFFERENCE.

$250,000

$200,000 FINANCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM

$150,000 0.70% FEE = $226,200

$100,000 THE OTHER GUYS 2.30% FEE = $180,000

$50,000 THE DIFFERENCE IS $5000 5 10 15 20 25 years $46,200 IT’S LIKE GETTING A FREE CAR!* *No free car given with this program.

Opportunity is open to all participants of the Engineers Canada-sponsored financial security program,

including engineers, geoscientists, students and their families.

LET’S DO THE MATH FOR YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS

CANLIFE.CO/LOW-FEES Based on $5,000 contributed each year to Engineers Canada-sponsored Financial Security Program Canadian equity fund compared to a retail Canadian equity fund for 25 years with a 5% gross rate of return.

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