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UNB Off-Site Construction Research Centre • Exponent • Fenway Center • HP Hood • Saint John Water Project • 20 Years of Connections the biannual newsmagazine of fall & winter 2018 connections the OSCO Construction Group what’s inside projects 8...... Avenir Centre 20....Moncton Wildcats 34....Miscellaneous Metals 10....Exponent 21....Blue Iron 34....Petroleum Systems 12....Hampton Inn & Suites 22....Saint John Water 35....Nobra Holstein Farm 13....Indian Head Lighthouse 25....Costco Gasoline 36....Homewood Suites/ 14....Deloitte 26....Merex Fish Plant Hampton Inn combo 14....Duncan MacMillan High 26....Downeast Ambulatory 38....Halifax International Airport 15....Fenway Center Towers 27....20 City Point 38....Rebar Projects 16....Lake Major Dam 30....Spry Harbour Overpass 39....École Arc-en-ciel 17....HP Hood 30....Petro-Canada 40...Barrington Street, Halifax 18....Wyndham 31....Sunrise Trail Infrastructure 40...Riverview Estates 19....Irving Oil Refinery 32....Precast Bridges

3...... Message from the President 56....Our Locations priorities 4...... Technology: UNB Off-Site Construction Research 41....Safety: Group Safety Awards 42....Safety: Practice Makes Perfect profiles 43....Environment: Are You Done With That? 43....Technology: homebase 28....Connections 20 44.... Facilities: Ready-Mix Equipment Upgrades Years: 1999-2018 45.... Facilities: Environmental Award 46.... Facilities: Aggregates Transportation

public & people community 49....Group Golf Challenge 50....Employee Appreciation 47....CPCI Precast Concrete Studio Celebration 48....Pte. David Greenslade Bursary 52....Retirement Lane 48....NSCC Bursary 54....Group Picnic 55....OSCO Group Bursaries OSCO 55....Fresh Faces construction 55....Congratulations group

CONNECTIONS is the biannual magazine of the OSCO on our cover... Construction Group, published every Spring and Fall to share news and information with our valued customers & employees The Avenir Centre: Moncton, NB Comments and submissions are greatly appreciated and may be sent to the photo credit: Nick Gaines editor/designer: Tammy Legacy, c/o OSCO Construction Group 400 Chesley Drive, Saint John, NB • Canada • E2K 5L6 See story on page 8 email: [email protected] www.oscoconstructiongroup.com Message from the President

e were very pleased to jointly 1854. UNB engineers have played a senior management and most of our Wannounce on September 2018, pivotal role in building Canada, from middle managers are UNB graduates. with the Engineering Faculty at the its railways to its highways to its vast University of New Brunswick, our $2 hydro-electric infrastructure. UNB From our perspective, this partner- Million investment to create the UNB researchers are playing key roles with ship with UNB has great potential; Off-site Construction Research Cen- private industry partners in other both from the standpoint of the new ter. Innovation has been and remains emerging industries, such as smart technological innovation for the con- the lifeblood of our Group. Over the grid technology and marine additive struction industry and OSCO’s en- years, we have made many trips to manufacturing. hanced ability to identify and recruit trade shows and component manu- its talented graduates. Our collective facturers in other countries to find & Our connection with UNB has a futures are very much tied to making introduce new products, processes, long, intergenerational history. Ap- this venture a success. technology and equipment to the proximately 25% of our total salaried The move to off-site construction is OSCO portfolio of companies. workforce are UNB graduates with degrees from all disciplines. Included a technological shift to “industrial- UNB is the home of the first engi- in this number are about 50 engi- ize” construction or transform it into neering program in Canada with neers; of which 75% are engineering more of a manufacturing-based civil engineering courses offered in graduates from UNB. In fact, all our system as opposed to devising individual, customized solutions for each project. As the industry moves more labour hours, equipment and raw materials into a manufacturing en- “We believe, by making vironment, our experience as both a jobsite contractor and a component UNB a North American manufacturer will enable us to adapt center for this initiative, more easily than others. that our Maritime region The construction industry is already doing work in factories. For example, could become a hub to OSCO currently manufactures steel & concrete components in fabrication manufacture and export plants and installs them onsite. How- ever, there are several differences these newly developed between todays offsite work and the off-site building elements.” off-site construction delivery model we would like to research with UNB.

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On September 6th, 2018, University of New Brunswick President and Vice-Chancellor, Eddy Campbell, held an event in Fredericton, NB to make the major announcement that UNB was creating an Engineering-based Off-site Construction Research and Innovation Hub with the sponsorship and support of the OSCO Construction Group. Constructing the Future

OSCO Makes $2 Million Investment in UNB will be a leading specialist in the field and build on the faculty of engineer- Off-Site Construction Research Centre ing’s current strengths in civil engineering and related pre-manufacturing Article & photos: UNB Media Services of materials made into many sizes technology. They will seek opportuni- and configurations, such as individual ties for partnership within the university Construction Group is components, flat-packed panels and and with world-renowned construction OSCO investing $2 million in volumetric room-size modules. They experts. the University of New Brunswick to can be designed as both structural establish a new Centre for Off-site and enclosure systems integrated with “The University of New Brunswick Construction and to fund research multi-disciplinary functions, such as fire and OSCO Construction Group share led by the new OSCO Chair in Off-site rating, thermal, air and vapor barrier, a vision to make New Brunswick a Construction. electrical, plumbing, HVAC, aesthetic global leader in modular manufactur- effect and interior finish. This method ing and off-site construction,” says UNB In contrast to conventional “stick-built” of construction reduces waste, pro- President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Eddy construction at a jobsite, off-site con- motes sustainability, compresses time Campbell. “This partnership will bring struction consists of planning, design- schedules and overall, ing and fabricating building elements results in better qual- “Designs which can optimize both off-site in a factory-controlled environment ity products. manufacturing and on-site assembly are faster, for rapid assembly in a “plug-and-play” fashion at the jobsite. Off-site building The OSCO Chair in cheaper, safer and better for the environment elements can incorporate a wide range Off-site Construction than using the traditional ‘stick-built’ method..”

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Photo at left (L-R): Eddy Campbell, President and Vice-Chancellor, UNB; Hans O. Klohn, President, OSCO Construction Group; Jeff Rankin, Chair of Civil Engineering, UNB; Chris Diduch, Dean of Engineering, UNB; John K.F. Irving, Chairman and CEO of OSCO Construction Group and President of Ocean Capital Holdings Limited; Bob Skillen, Vice-President (Advancement), UNB.

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UNB to the forefront of innovation in Hans Klohn, president of the world and increase product export OSCO Construction Group, opportunities for New Brunswick man- believes that the investment ufacturing companies. We are grateful in research at UNB will build for OSCO’s leadership and contribution critical capacity in this emerg- to advancing research in this area.” ing area of construction. Contractors are moving to a technology-driven approach which utilizes UNB boasts a unique combination of “OSCO is focused on creating more standardized, factory-made elements strengths in research, teaching and valued-added construction solutions that can be rapidly assembled into a entrepreneurship that facilitate growth and improving the overall construction customizable, attractive structure, much in this important sector of Canada’s delivery model for our customers,” says like the aerospace, car and shipbuilding economy. Many civil engineering Mr. Klohn. “Designs which can optimize industries. UNB is building innovative, faculty members have international both off-site manufacturing and on-site applied research capacity in this area profiles, with expertise in the fields of assembly are faster, cheaper, safer and and we are pleased to partner with the construction, materials, structural, and better for the environment than using university on this initiative.” transportation engineering. the traditional ‘stick-built’ method. continued on next page... www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 5 priorities | technology

...continued from previous page of the United States, and Bermuda. what we can accomplish with a further Since 1955, OSCO and its group of investment in research capacity.” companies have developed and pro- Dr. Chris Diduch, dean of engineering duced architectural, structural and other at UNB, sees the investment in off-site UNB is Canada’s oldest English-lan- construction-related products and construction research as an indica- guage university. Founded in 1785, the services to meet the individual needs of tion of the strength of existing UNB multi-campus institution has a rich clients. The Group has manufacturing research in the field. “UNB has worked history and a dynamic focus on and field operations in steel, concrete, diligently to create world-class research innovation, experiential learning and aggregates and construction. It has in the department of civil engineering,” entrepreneurship. UNB has approxi- grown to become the largest precast, says Dr. Diduch. “It is very important mately 10,500 students from nearly 100 prestressed concrete manufacturer in when an industry leader such as OSCO countries while several thousand more Eastern Canada. Its geographical mar- recognizes and affirms the progress take UNB courses online and at partner kets cover Canada, the eastern seaboard we have made and the potential of institutions around the world.

Prefabrication possibilities being explored by UNB research centre

By Don Procter, Daily Commercial News Klohn is president of OSCO Construc- digitization that has taken place — the the following article was published on tion Group, a construction contractor/ potential is huge to revisit how things the Daily Commercial News website manufacturer based in Saint John, are built,” says Klohn, noting prefabri- on Oct.17th, 2018 and is reprinted with N.B. His company recently invested $2 cated components can be “plug and permission. www.dcnonl.com million for a centre to research off-site play in the field. “I think owners want construction possibilities. The centre better utilization of their capital and onstruction is one of the few will be integrated into the civil engi- more sustainable and environmentally remaining major industries that neering department of the University sensitive building solutions.” Chave not been “completely dis- of New Brunswick rupted by technology.” But that might Fredericton (UNB). be about to change and builders like “I think owners want better utilization of Hans Klohn don’t want to be on the “With the technology their capital and more sustainable and sidelines when it does. out there now — the environmentally sensitive building solutions.”

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OSCO’s president says forward-think- tracked with expectations that con- cilities with industry partners. He says ing builders see a big picture where struction schedules can be reduced the university is recruiting key people prefabrication is “a production system by 50 per cent and building costs by to kickstart the new facility. “We want rather than a project-based approach.” a third by 2025. China, Singapore and to attract more public and private part- An example might be a prefabricated countries in Scandinavia are also de- ners (including other Canadian univer- wall panel that meets fire code, incor- veloping a prefabrication hub industry. sities) and grow this into a significant porates an air barrier, plumbing and “They are all using different approach- centre,” he says. He is optimistic that in electrical and is finished on the exte- es but the concept is the same: to five years sophisticated prefabrication rior and interior. He stresses the idea is make manufactured construction,” he models will be commonplace in the to make “multi-functional” assemblies, says. Much can not single trade components such a be learned from structural steel assembly. “We’re trying a European “It’s a very exciting time for young people to come to see if we can make them smart, us- prefabrication into the construction industry. It is not the blue collar, ing the Internet of Things technology model called muddy industry that people have associated it with.” so they can adapt to their surround- Design for ings,” he says. Manufacturing and Assembly, he says, adding that the building industry. “I think a lot of the While the prefab model will require new industry is achievable in Canada. larger national contractors are look- new skillsets, it will also eliminate “There is quite a bit of work to do but ing at their own off-site initiatives,” he skilled labour needs in the field. “I’m there are big savings possible.” adds. not sure you will be necessarily elimi- nating skilled workers, I think you will Klohn adds the objective is to stan- He states advancements on the be redeploying them into a different dardize components without sacri- prefabrication front through the UNB environment off-site,” he explains. “It ficing design freedom, “so they are research centre could lead to a new should be steadier work, safer work.” not boxy looking and ugly buildings.” manufacturing base in New Brunswick. He says currently 50 to 75 per cent of “There is a wide range of ways and The prefabrication movement has the person-hours to construct most sizes and configurations that you can “caught the attention of Silicon Valley Canadian buildings are done onsite. develop building elements off-site.” venture capital companies,” he adds. “I think we are about to be transformed. Canada is lagging behind a number Klohn, who sits on the UNB’s board of “It’s a very exciting time for young of countries that have taken off-site governors, says the impetus to fund people to come into the construction construction seriously. In the U.K., the the research centre came when the industry. It is not the blue collar, development of digital and off-site university announced plans to create a muddy industry that people have manufacturing technology is being fast cluster of research and innovation fa- associated it with.” www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 7 projects

photo credit: Nick Gaines Moncton’s AVENIR CENTRE

contributed by: Andrew Levatte, national and international concerts, tium in August 2015, with construction Jean Bourque &: Stewart Totten shows and sporting events. The mod- beginning in late fall of 2015. ern facility is also the new home to fter almost a decade of stud- the Moncton Wildcats, of the Quebec Strescon Architectural Precast Aies, planning and construction, Major Junior Hockey League. The ad- During the proposal process, Strescon Moncton, New Brunswick’s new state- joining plaza will provide a wonderful assisted in the preliminary design of the of-the-art arena, the Avenir Centre, outdoor space for community gather- bleacher seating with Bird Construc- officially opened to the general public ings, featuring a bandstand, skating tion’s team. This design included a para- on Saturday September 8th, 2018. rink-oval, park space and a gazebo. bolic layout for the seating - allowing for a better-quality view of concerts and Located in downtown Moncton on the The process to build the new down- sporting events. To accomplish this, the site of the old Highfield Square Shop- town venue in Moncton began in June precast/prestressed concrete bleacher ping Centre, the $113 million Avenir of 2009 with a market analysis and seats varied in height from a low of Centre is being managed by SMG feasibility study. Over the course of 290mm to a high of 500mm. For the Moncton. The building boasts com- the next few years, the city worked to lower sections, a bulb was introduced fortable seating for 8,500 (10,000 for develop a business plan, conceptual on the underside of the bleacher, in or- concerts) and features wide pedestrian design and P3 documents. Following a der to span the 38’8” maximum length. spaces, food kiosks and other ameni- lengthy design and proposal process, ties. As the city’s largest venue, it will Moncton’s city council awarded the Strescon was awarded the precast be the future site for many regional, project to Bird Construction consor- contract in September 2015, and had

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preliminary drawings ready by required included 1 Stormceptor 750, In total, OSCO Concrete’s Moncton mid-November. Production started 9 catch basins, 16 manholes and over plant supplied over 6000 cubic meters in May 2016, with the first bleacher 450m of concrete pipe. of concrete over a 2 year period, and installed on August 2nd. The installation is very proud to have been part of this was substantially complete by the end OSCO Concrete important project. of October 2016. Bird Construction awarded OSCO Concrete’s Moncton plant the contract A venue to be proud of In total, Strescon supplied and installed: for the ready mix concrete supply in The newly built facility will now help to 282 typical bleacher seats (approx. late February of 2016. Pouring of the revitalize the downtown core. You don’t 50,500 sq.ft) and 7 suite bleachers (ap- footings began in early March of 2016, have to look too far to see the first signs prox. 1,700 sq.ft). Strescon also supplied with the foundation work substantially of the revitalization; just next door you and installed 33 precast insulated wall completed in July. Pouring of the can see the tower crane for the new panels (approximately 11,330 sq.ft) at slab work began in late summer and Hyatt Hotel currently under construc- the rear of the Avenir Centre. continued during the fall and winter. tion and slated to open in 2020. The ice surface slab was poured in late Another sign is the number of people Strescon Pipe spring of 2017, with the majority of the gathering in the newly constructed Strescon’s Concrete Pipe Division also concrete work completed late in the plaza adjacent the Avenir Centre. This is contributed to this project, supplying fall of that year, including work on the a true sign the Moncton Downtown pipe and manholes to the earthwork outdoor plaza and skating rink. revitalization has begun. contractor, Carter excavating. Material www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 9 projects

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contributed by: Brendan Clancy, P.Eng., ect, which has been designed by SGA. ed Aerolon being used on the entry Tim MacDonald, & David Leskie canopies, as well as the use of rolled An OSCO Team Effort: steel for the roof screen. The most no- xponent is an table challenge on this project was the EAmerican engi- The combined effort between tight timeline, such as coatings being neering and scientific consulting firm Strescon Limited and Ocean Steel & approved the day production began. that brings together more than 90 Construction began in June 2018. different disciplines to solve engi- The objective for both companies Steel detailing began in June, with the neering, science, regulatory, and was to fabricate, deliver and erect the first delivery on September 4th. Steel business issues facing their clients. project in a very limited time frame. erection was scheduled to be com- The company has over 25 offices in plete in October. the U.S. and around the world The collaboration quickly developed a pre-weld package that was issued Precast Concrete: Exponent employs top engineering to R.P. Masiello on June 28th and a and scientific personnel who are hired complete precast submittal package With an approved precast drawing to investigate topics and events such on July 17th. package in hand, Strescon began as: accident & failure investigations; fabrication at its Saint John facility on design & process evaluation; environ- The unique situation of having sister September 6th and completed pour- mental & health consulting; product companies working on the same ing on October 1st, nearly one full performance, safety & recall industrial project allows for potential time month ahead of the expected instal- & occupational safety; and regula- savings and reduced on-site issues, lation date. Having gained experience tory compliance. The company has due to design efficiencies, an attrac- in previous jobs that were similar, been involved in many high-profile tive incentive to the customer. The Strescon shop personnel were able investigations over their 50 year his- ability to share computer generated to efficiently cast the two face mix tory, including being retained by the models and information between colors in the same panel and main- insurers of the World Trade Center to our companies allows a thorough tain clean crisp color breaks. Adding provide a detailed analysis of the ef- review of the structural steel needs to the visual appeal of the precast is fects of the attack on the Twin Towers and ensures that precast connection the epoxy coated mesh and reinforc- and surrounding buildings. requirements are met. Considerable ing, as well as the use of stainless time is saved, as required information steel connection material, which is The Project: is quickly reviewed and answered as expected to increase the life span of a group. the building. In June of 2018, Exponent broke ground on a new 60,000 square foot Structural Steel: Installation of the precast is being Natick, Massachusetts facility. The handled by Monadnock Steel and new facility will be three times larger Ocean Steel fabricated most of the Precast LLC, the same company than their current Natick office, which required 320 Tons of steel out of their erecting the structural steel side of will allow them to expand their labo- Saint John plant, with some support the project for Ocean Steel. ratory capabilities and grow to a staff from the Fredericton location. of approximately 200. R.P. Masiello is Precast installation was complete by the General Contractor for the proj- Notable products or processes includ- mid November.

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Hampton Inn & Suites: Charlottetown

contributed by: Jamie Reid Inn & Suites is starting to take shape. of 2017, before shutting down for the The 6-storey concrete structure winter. Work commenced on the re- rince Edward Island’s first newly required a height variance from the mainder of the structure in May of 2018. Pconstructed hotel in a long time city, as the parcel was previously only is currently well under way on a 4.5 approved for a 4-storey building. Each of the six floor levels, as well as the acre parcel of land on Charlottetown’s roof, were divided into two 250 yd3 Capital Drive. As DP Murphy Hotels Local contractor Fitzgerald and Snow pours. Almost all of the concrete to the and Resorts works towards its goal was selected as the Project Manager, project had to be placed with a pump, of owning 40 hotels by 2030, with OSCO Concrete’s Schurman with a few smaller pours using the their new 120 room Charlottetown location supplying all on-site crane and a concrete bucket. A Hampton of the concrete to the project. The 47 m3 concrete pump from our Halifax foundations were poured late in the fall location had to be brought in for the last four pours, as there were no pumps on the Island with enough reach. Each floor level was poured, then the columns, piers, elevator shafts, and stairwells were poured on top, making way for the next level to be prepped and poured. Almost all of the 4500 yd3 of concrete delivered to the project has been 30 MPA Class N. The estimated $15-million hotel is scheduled to open in May 2019.

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Indian Head Lighthouse

contributed by: Steve Dyer

his past summer, the Canadian Coast Guard and OSCO TConcrete’s Schurman-Summerside plant teamed up to build a new helicopter pad at Indian Head Lighthouse in Summerside, PEI. The Helicopter pad replaced an existing pad that had been in use for over 30 years. Although it wasn’t one of the bigger projects for the plant this Sum- mer, it was definitely one of the more unique ones.

Indian Head lighthouse is located roughly half a mile off shore from Macullum’s point, in the Bedeque Bay. At high tide, there is no safe way to reach the lighthouse by foot or by truck. Building materials, including the concrete, had to be transported to the site by a Coast Guard helicopter based out of Charlottetown.

Environmental conditions were a major factor in this project, as work could only be done at low tide, and only when wind gusts were below a certain range. Concrete buckets were used when placing the concrete, which was placed directly into the forms from the helicopter, so precise handling of the helicopter was required. Ready Mix drivers had to be briefed prior to each pour on what to expect when working with the helicopter, to ensure all safety requirements were followed. Each 4yd3 concrete delivery took three to four hours to place. In total, the Schurman plant provided 13 cubic yards of 35 MPA air-entrained concrete for the footings and piers that support the 20’ x 20’ timber pad.

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Deloitte Office Restoration

contributed by: Abbey Duguay

anuary 6, 2018 was a cold winter off, the Commercial Properties Team contamination. Jday in Saint John New Bruns- quickly responded by shutting off the wick, with temperatures well below water supply to the coil. By this time, Following damage review and as- freezing and high winds resulting in the water had migrated out into the sessment by the insurance provid- much lower “feel like” temperatures. central office area and found its way ers, the process of restoration was During the early morning hours, the down to level 6 below. Both levels finalized and scheduled. The restora- unexpected happened at Bruns- are occupied by Deloitte Manage- tion started on level 6, while Deloitte wick House Office Tower, when the ment Services LP. staff continued to work on level 7. heating coil located on Level 7 in the Once level 6 was complete, the staff fresh air intake duct, froze, causing FCC Construction began flood reme- relocated from level 7 and the work the copper line to split. diation immediately, with damaged on level 7 was started. The overall wall board, baseboards, millwork restoration period was eight weeks. Once the water started to flow into cabinets and flooring removed from Fenway Center Towers the storage room from the ceiling, the affected office areas. Dehu- Additional heating controls and safe the volume quickly expanded, and midification equipment was set up guards were added to the building the water spread out onto the floor to commence the drying phase and HVAC system to prevent future freeze areas of Level 7. With alarms going protect the remaining surfaces from ups of the reheat coils.

received funding and planning for a new Primary to 12 school began.

With Phase one complete, Phase two was awarded to BIRD Construction, and included site and foundation work. BIRD project manager Jessica MacLean awarded the ready-mix supply to OSCO Concrete’s satellite plant in Watt Section, NS. The plant is 4km from site and with short notice could be fired up to supply Provincial Foundations with all the concrete they needed. Since no trucks are based at this plant, OSCO relied on site Duncan MacMillan High School foreman Andre Juntermanns to provide a minimum 24 hour pour contributed by: Dave Marcatilli cal bussing area of any school in notice, allowing time to mobilize 2 or the Halifax Regional School Board 3 drivers and a pump from the uncan Macmillan High School (HRSB). DMHS was opened in No- Bedford plant. The project required D(DMHS) located in Sheet Harbour, vember 1963 and has been on HRSB’s 1500 cubic meters of 25MPa and Nova Scotia has up to 241 students radar for replacement since 2013. In 30MPa concrete and was complete in per year and the largest geographi- 2017 the NS Provincial government October, 2018.

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contributed by: Jeff Keith the largest private solar power plants will be constructed over the in Massachusetts, and the Massa- Yawkey Rail Station. he Fenway Center Towers project chusetts Bay Transit Authority’s first Tis a $600-million, 1.1-million- net-zero-energy train station. Ocean Steel has commenced site square-foot, mixed-use air rights work on the Yawkey Platform Area, development in Boston’s Kenmore Ocean Steel and Construction Ltd installing structural steel which requires Square. The project will consist was contracted by well-respected strict coordination with MBTA train of five new buildings, including a construction management firm, John schedules. The underground Garage & 27-story tower, above the Massachu- Moriarty & Associates, to kick off Tower construction is set to com- setts Turnpike and on existing surface Phase 1 of the project. This first phase mence in early December 2018 which parking lots. A total of approximately will include two residential buildings will include a 2-Tower Crane installa- 550 residential units, 160,000 square (Towers 1 and 2) of 8 and 14 stories, tion plan. Phase 1 of the project feet of office space and over 50,000 respectively, containing a total of ap- includes supplying and installing 3000 square feet of retail will be built, in proximately 339,000 square feet. The Tons of Structural Steel & 414,000 s.f of addition to over 30,000 square feet buildings will include 312 apartments, metal deck. Fabrication is being shared of park and green space. A seven- 37,000 square feet of ground-floor re- between our Fredericton & Saint John story parking garage at Fenway Cen- tail, 200 underground parking spaces, Facilities. Ocean Steel has teamed up ter will include 1,290 parking spaces. a 12,000-square-foot air rights deck. with Prime Steel Erecting to complete The project will also feature one of A landscaped pedestrian walkway the installation portion of the scope. Fenway Center Towers Ocean Steel Begins Work on $600-Million Boston Development

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Lake Major Dam Replacement

contributed by: Kim Doggett enough damage that the entire dam fishway. It will be approximately 0.5 was deemed structurally unsound and meters higher than existing normal lake ake Major in Dartmouth, Nova 135 nearby residences were evacu- levels and located 35 meters upstream Scotia is part of the Lake Major ated as a precaution due to the risk of from the old structure. LWatershed Protected Area which flooding. Repairs were made to the serves as the drinking water source for dam and the fish ladder was taken out The new dam will allow for year-round over 32,000 customers in the com- of service as a temporary fix until plans fish passage and will also allow for munities of Dartmouth, Cole Harbour, could be made for a full replacement. multi year storage of water, which Eastern Passage, Westphal, and North means consistent water supply even Preston. The reservoir levels for this The new Lake Major dam is expected to during dry periods. It will also provide important drinking source are con- cost approximately $2.1 million and is a better flood control downstream and trolled, in part, by a small rock-filled 51-meter-long, 8-meter-wide concrete the ability to better control water levels timber crib dam which was built in the dam with an 8.8 meter long pool & weir during high precipitation events. The late 1940’s by a private milling company. Halifax Regional Water Commission The new dam will allow for year-round fish passage and will also took ownership of Lake Major dam in allow for multi year storage of water which means consistent water 1996. Since that time, average water levels continue to rise and an espe- supply even during dry periods. It will also provide better flood cially harsh storm in 2015 destroyed control downstream and the ability to better control water levels the existing fish ladder which caused during high precipitation events.

new dam consists of left and right can- tilevered retaining wall abutments to help maintain a compact structure and blend in with the environment; two- section labyrinth spillway to help mitigate flood risks; a sluiceway with lower level vertical gates to maintain water levels; and a pool and weir fish ladder. There will also be an energy dissipa- tion slab downstream from the dam, which will help manage water flow and reduce erosion from any discharge of flood waters.

Allstar Rebar Nova Scotia is working with general contractor J.W. Lindsay Enterprises Limited on this project and began work in mid-August. Upon completion, Allstar will have supplied 11.17 tons of rebar for the Retaining Walls, 11.40 tons for the Abutments, 26.22 tons for the Fish Ladder, 21.40 tons for the Sluiceway, and 76.09 tons of rebar for the Labyrinth Spillway and Spillway Apron.

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contributed by: David Leskie

or more than 170 years, the name Hood has been H . P. H o o d Fsynonymous with fresh, quality dairy products that taste New York Expansion Gets Help From Ocean Steel great. HP Hood was founded in 1846 in Charlestown, MA, and has since become one of the largest branded Some of Hood’s brands and franchise by Frazier, which functions like a giant food and beverage companies in the products include: Hood, Simply vending machine, with a variety of US, with 13 manufacturing Smart Milk, Heluva Good!, LACTAID®, computer-controlled systems for au- plants throughout BAILEYS® Coffee Creamers, tomatically placing and retrieving loads the country. HERSHEY®’S Milk and Milkshakes, and from defined storage locations. Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®. Ocean Steel was contracted by the In July of 2017, New York Governor General Contractor, O’Neal Inc., to sup- Andrew Cuomo announced that ply the Low Bay Steel for the Shipping Hood had purchased a dairy factory in Building, Corridor, and Penthouses on Batavia, NY. Built in 2012, the plant had top of the ASRS building. OSCO is also been sitting dormant since 2015. “This providing and installing the roof deck. major commitment from one of the nation’s most prominent dairy com- Autodesk BIM 360 panies will inject new life into the community, creating hundreds of jobs and Detailing for the steel began in March spurring new investment in the Finger 2018. Autodesk BIM 360 was the field Lakes,” Governor Cuomo said. management software selected for this project. During the detailing stage, As part of the recommissioning, the structural model was transmitted Hood is adding 100,000 square feet to the G.C. on a weekly basis so that of refrigerated warehouse space to it could be combined with models the 363,000 square foot plant. The from the other subcontractors (in the new space will include an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) continued on next page... www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 17 projects

continued from previous page... GC for Quality and Safety purposes. 2nd. Erection is scheduled to be com- Using this software offered the ability pleted by November 2018. Autodesk BIM 360 software). to streamline safety inspections, assign This offered the GC another tool and track tasks between contractors Although there have been challenges to identify and mitigate any inter- and communicate daily updates. with tying into existing buildings, as discipline conflicts during the design well as with erecting concurrently with stage, rather than in the field. Field Ocean Steel’s Fredericton, NB plant the ASRS building, the OSCO Group supervisors were required to have fabricated the required 543 tons of has worked diligently to ensure the job iPads with the BIM software installed steel with support from the Saint John progresses swiftly and efficiently. for tracking communication with the plant, delivering the first load on July

dling the electrical portion. Wyndham Expansion In addition to the expansion, this project will include washroom renovations contributed by: Rick Williston, P.Eng. ing well, with steel piles installed and and an expanded parking lot, as well foundation construction underway. as a renovated walking trail at the back is currently managing the of the building. The project is sched- FCC construction of a building A true “team effort”, Ocean Steel Rebar uled to be complete by March of 2019. addition at 180 Crown Street in Saint is working with FCC Construction to John, NB, owned by Commercial Prop- provide an estimated 40 tons of rebar This project went through a detailed erties. Wyndham Worldwide, the major and 6400 sqft of wire mesh. The build- planning, design and budgeting phase, tenant in the building, requires the ad- ing will also have ready-mix provided under the direction of FCC’s Shauna dition to accommodate an expansion by OSCO Concrete, and structural Miller. The Project is being managed of their operations at this location. steel provided by Ocean Steel, as well by Dan Fox with Superintendent Nick as precast concrete walls by Strescon. McQuade and administrator Madison The building addition is progress- FCC’s Electrical division will be han- Spear.

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contributed by Tara Urquhart

Marque Construction Keeps Busy at Canada’s Largest Oil Refinery

arque Construction is privileged that provides power to the existing Electrical Pyle Panels: Panels Mto be participating in many excit- mono-buoy. Marque will then con- are being replaced in six units at the ing electrical and instrumentation proj- nect the existing subsea cable to the Refinery. Ten Pyle panels are being ects at the Irving Oil Refinery in Saint new mono-buoy once it is moved into replaced with new explosion proof John, New Brunswick. These projects place. Marque also assisted with tem- Appleton Panels. This is necessary, include: the replacement of the Mono- porary power required for this project. as replacement parts for the existing buoy; replacement of new firewater panels are no longer available. A Pyle pump; replacement of Pyle Panels; Firewater Pump: Marque is in- panel is a distribution panel designed Tier III Gasoline Project; upgrade of volved in assisting with the replace- for use in hazardous locations. Many electrical infrastructure at East Saint ment of the firewater pump at the 45 of these panels were installed 35 plus John Terminals; repair to tank 508 at plant. Work began with the demoli- years ago and because of their age Canaport; Transformer Replacement; tion of existing equipment located in and design, do not meet the current and Jet Shipping and Tankage. Plant 45, boiler plant, pump house. requirements set by IOR. The as- The scope was to demolish the sociated transformers are also being Canaport Mono-buoy: Marque electrical equipment to facilitate the replaced. All circuits will be verified on is currently involved with the replace- installation of a new firewater pump. the existing panel. Temporary power ment of the offshore mono-buoy at Marque is working to install the new will be required for both normal and Canaport. The mono-buoy is a vessel VFD, feeder breaker and HVAC unit critical circuits. Some of the Pyle pan- that is located approximately one in substation No.1 to feed the new els supply power to electric heat trac- kilometer offshore. It allows tankers firewater pump motor. New instal- ing, which in turn heats critical pro- to attach onto it and swing freely 360 lations included power and control cesses within the associated process degrees with the tide. An undersea cabling for the new firewater pump, unit. Coordination with operations will pipeline transfers the crude oil from new VFD and new HVAC unit. The be critical during the power cutover the mono-buoy to the shore. Tanks cable from the new VFD to the new stage of the project, as the colder on shore then hold the crude oil. A pump required extra special care, due weather temperatures could adversely land pipeline then transfers crude oil to the delicate nature of the armour. affect process temperatures. from the storage tanks to the refin- Installation of pressure control and

ery. Marque was involved with the accessory instrumentation for the continued on next page... disconnection of the subsea cable firewater pump were also performed. www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 19 projects

continued from previous page... the East Saint John Terminal. Dock#2 windows was critical to ensure that Tier 3 gasoline project: Tier is now complete. Dock#1 also there was no loss of production. 3 is a major project that started in substantially complete, with a few Many pre-outage activities were 2017 at the Refinery. Tier 3 gasoline remaining items to be completed in performed, to further reduce the has a reduced sulphur content of just the coming weeks. New motor control outage windows that were required. ten parts per million. Lower sulphur centers, lights and lighting contactor content in gasoline means cleaner air, were installed, as well as new cables Jet Shipping and Tankage: today and for generations to come. to support the loads. Existing conduits Marque’s work with the Jet Shipping and associated wiring that are being and Tankage project is ongoing. Installations for the Tier 3 Gasoline replaced will be removed. Migrating Tank 213 had upgrades that were Project are nearing completion. loads from old to new equipment required as it is being transitioned Installations included installation of a takes a great deal of coordination to jet fuel service. A new 2.4kV new unit ground grid, along with new between all parties involved and has shipping pump is also being installed. civil and piping infrastructure, and been going extremely well. Marque Some of the electrical infrastructure cable tray supports for tray that runs and the refinery must coordinate required included new cable tray, an both horizontally and vertically, down around ships being docked and underground duct bank and required the length of the piperack. Two main the loads that are being migrated, instrumentation. 24” cable tray runs on the upper level to ensure that operations continue of the main piperack between Brown- normally and without interruption. Marque is delighted to be able to field modules and substations have assist the refinery with the electrical been completed. The main lengths of Tank 508: Tank 508 required repairs and instrumentation required on so home run cables down the 425 piper- and new installations for the tank life many projects. We look forward to a ack have also been completed, with extension program. Electrical infrastruc- productive relationship in the future the exception of the ends. This project ture was required for the tank mixers. and will continue our focus on safety, will reach completion in the 2018 customer service and proficient and Turnaround. Marque is participating in Transformer Replacement: specialized installations. Marque the turnaround portion with both day Marque recently participated in the supports IOR’s newest safety pro- and night, shifts in each of its electri- replacement of two main feeder, gram the “ 20/20/20 program” where cal and instrumentation departments. 16P and 18N, 13.8kV transformers. employees are encouraged to: every Marque personnel worked within 20 minutes, take 20 seconds to see East Saint John Terminal: strict time constraints to remove what has changed within 20 feet of Electrical infrastructure is at the end the old transformers and place the their work area, and take note of any of its life on docks one and two at new ones. Staying within the outage changes or unsafe conditions.

cabling systems, as well as fire and Moncton Wildcats Hockey: intrusion alarm systems. Lead by supervisor Mike McTague, Administration Office and Retail Store the entire FCC Electrical team worked diligently with the owners, the general contributed by: Dan Mazerolle, & new merchandising store called “Roar contractor and various other subcon- Serge Landry Store”. Both are located in downtown tractors, to hand over a product that Moncton, NB’s new state-of-the-art exceeded their expectations. April of 2018, gen- arena, the Avenir Centre. In eral contractor, Bird Construction, awarded FCC Electrical The two contracts entailed: the contract for the fit-up of the new setting up new work spaces administration office for the Moncton & boardrooms; LED lighting & Wildcats of the Quebec Major Junior control systems; receptacles; Hockey League. While this work was P.O.S. stations; AV Systems; underway, FCC was fortunate to also TV displays; and both Fiber land the contract to fit-up the Wildcats’ Optic and copper network

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contributed by: Venessa Alward expects to have this job completed by Benefits of mechanical connections: March of 2019, with expected occu- • A self-aligning taper-threaded design lue Iron Developments’ latest pancy of January 2020. Bproject in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia’s provides continuity and structural Holtwood Court is The Ashton, a Rebar Couplers integrity luxury rental apartment building • Spliced bars behave as continuous which will consist of six levels Due to poor soil conditions lengths of reinforcing steel bars, by with dual panoramic elevators. couplers must be used. Ocean providing full strength in tension and Steel Rebar Limited’s Saint compression and stress reversal ap- Allstar Rebar started fabrication John, NB plant crimps the re- plications. for the building in September bar, then attaches the couplers • Quick and easy to install 2018. This is the 3rd apartment before it is sent to the jobsite. building that Allstar has worked In the field it is only necessary to rotate on in this area, with Blue Iron Develop- Coupling has all of the features desir- one of the two bars until the coupler ments. The other two buildings were able in a rebar joining system, com- threads are fully assembled. No Special- Lansing Court and The Kensington. bined with unequalled simplicity of ized equipment or torque wrench is installation. Couplers are designed to needed for the operations – only a In total, Allstar Rebar will be providing splice the same diameter bars, leaving simple pipe wrench may be needed to 44,480 square feet of mesh and 584 one bar free to move and rotate. overcome bar weight in accordance tons of rebar for this project. Allstar with the assembly instructions.

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Project Wrap-up: Saint John Water FCC Raises Their Glass to a Successful Mega-Project

contributed by: Kyle Blanchard P.Eng. soon-to-be team members, and near the end of 2013, FCC agreed to of August 30th, 2018, the Loch become a member of the Port City As Lomond Drinking Water Treat- Water Partners (PCWP). Members ment Facility turned on the taps and is of PCWP include: Brookfield now delivering treated drinking water Financial Securities; Acciona new clients were very impressed with to the City of Saint John. Group of Companies; AMEC Foster our experience and the extensive Wheeler; Stantec Consulting; SUMO resources that we were able to draw This major milestone marks the Management; FCC Construction; on within the Group. successful completion of FCC North American Construction (NAC); Construction’s work on the largest and Gulf Operators. This project had more than it’s share municipal infrastructure project in of challenges, but FCC site personnel Saint John’s history. This project is Once the team was formed, the long were up to the task. It has been a also significant in that it is the first P3 and arduous task of winning the P3 great learning opportunity for FCC project undertaken by FCC, and by all competition was undertaken. After personnel, as we experienced first accounts, it was a great success. many long hours of hard work and hand, a large P3 project from beginning perseverance, PCWP were notified in to end. One benefit, not to be Looking back, it’s hard to believe November of 2015 that we were the overlooked, is our exposure to outside, that this opportunity all began with a successful proponent, and a formal world class organizations such as cold-call from an unfamiliar Spanish contract was signed with the City of Acciona , NAC and Brookfield Financial. company named Acciona Aqua. Saint John in February of 2016. The success of this project and the According to Brian Nichols, Acciona’s relationships that have been forged Director of Business Development, The design team were tasked with will hopefully provide new and exciting FCC was “recommended as a producing construction grade opportunities for FCC and enhance the company with an excellent reputation drawings in a short period of time and future growth of our company. within Saint John and wider environs, began work before the formal contract who understood construction and was signed. FCC Construction broke The FCC Construction team is proud how to construct concrete works in ground in March of 2016. Throughout to have completed one of the most the New Brunswick winter”. the course of construction, OSCO successful projects in our long Group of companies were front company history, and we look forward Following that first call, FCC worked and center, delivering top quality to many more. to foster relationships with their products on a difficult project. Our www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 23 projects

Precast Pipe Products at SJ Water

contributed by: Mike Hazlewood our in-house engineering staff, and no abrasion on the plastic pipe. produced by our Borcherdt Plant in trescon’s Saint John Pipe division Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Once the 3 x 125 Meter long pipe Shas been the sole supplier of pre- lines are complete, the individual as- cast concrete drainage components Each assembled unit weighs 1905 semblies are floated out onto Latimer throughout the entire Saint John Safe Kgs., and are equally spaced 3 Meters Lake to their required location. The Clean Water Water Project. Starting apart on three separate lines of 1050 end plugs are then opened to allow in the spring of 2016, Strescon began MM diameter raw water pipe; the main water to fill the pipe and sink them to providing: Sanitary Manholes & Valve intake lines for fresh water supplied to their permanent location. Chambers, ranging in diameter from the entire east side of Saint John. 1050 mm all the way up to 1800 This project, which will provide Saint mm; concrete pipe from 450 mm to The concrete pipe weights come in John with fresh clean drinking water 750 mm complete with headwalls two parts, the base and the cap. The for many years to come, included the and safety grating; and 3 M x 4.5 M x base is set on the ground, then the construction of a new seventy-five 2.6 M deep Pressure Reducing Valve pipe is placed in the cradle and the million litre-per-day water treatment Chambers, just to name a few! top section is placed over the pipe. plant, storage reservoirs with a Stainless Steel threaded rods are used capacity of 33 million litres on Saint One of the major components to hold the components together. A John’s East side, as well as a number recently supplied were 125 concrete rubber membrane is placed between of other high impact and critical pipe ballast collars, which were de- the pipe and the weight during the water transmission system improve- signed in conjunction with AMEC and assembly to ensure that there will be ments throughout the City.

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COSTCO Retail Gasoline

contributed by: Dan Mazerolle, Work is well underway, and it’s been also working with Phoenix Petroleum Serge Landry & Kim Doggett all-hands-on-deck to push through Ltd on this project. Ocean Steel Rebar weather delays to get the worked from late August to early project completed on time October 2018, supplying and ostco Wholesale Corporation is and hopefully ahead of installing 13.73 tons of rebar Ccurrently in the process of build- schedule. for the fueling canopies and ing a new retail store in Moncton, control building. N.B.. When complete, this location will Ocean Steel Rebar Limited is become their largest store in Atlantic Canada. Their new retail gasoline fueling facility is no exception; this large facility will have 12 gasoline dispensers providing 24 automotive fueling posi- tions for Costco‘s retail customers.

FCC’s Electrical division has teamed up with Phoenix Petroleum to complete the petroleum scope of work. The FCC Electrical group, lead by project manager Rick Hetherington, and assembled team of Mike McTague, Jeff Sharp, Adam Brochu, Jamie Morgan and Tyler Gaudet have their hands full with getting over 13,000 ft of PVC coated rigid steel conduit, and over 60,000 ft of power and control wiring, installed to meet the owner’s intended grand opening date of mid November 2018. www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 25 projects

Merex Fish Plant Expansion

contributed by: Kim Doggett from the Atlantic Ocean. Merex 4000 sqft of processing space; approx. exports these products within North 2,000 sqft of drying rooms; and 3400 erex Inc. is a Cana- America, the Caribbean, and Asia. sqft for shipping and receiving. Mdian family-owned wholesale seafood exporter head- Operating since 1993, Merex has re- Ocean Steel Rebar began work in quartered in Halifax, NS. Merex and cently invested several million dollars to early June and supplied & installed its subsidiary, Eastern Sea Prod- upgrade their existing processing plant 14.40 tons of rebar and 15,520 sqft of ucts Ltd, produce salted fish fillets, in Scoudouc, NB., which will more than mesh for the foundation. Work then smoked herring, dried stockfish double their storage and processing began in August on 78 Tilt-Up panels; (traditional Norwegian method of capacity. The new addition will contain Ocean Steel Rebar installed 66.01 tons drying fish), and various frozen fish approx. 12,000 sqft of cold storage of rebar and 4928 sqft of wire mesh products; all of which can be sourced (ambient/wet cooler/freezer); approx. for this portion of the building.

Downeast Ambulatory

The privately owned, $7 Ocean Steel’s portion of the project is million Downeast Surgery now complete, with the final few mis- Center will replace the cur- cellaneous items being wrapped up on rent 28 year old facility,and site. The project consisted of 55 tons of house 10 physicians. The structural steel, 138 roof joists and 181 new building will have squares of roof deck. Ocean Steel also updated equipment, larger supplied the anchor bolts, loose lintels rooms, another operating and a roof access ladder. contributed by: Jason Presley room, and a special air filtra- tion system to prevent infection. Although the project had a very tight cean Steel recently schedule, everyone involved worked Owrapped up work on the Detailing for this small project started in very hard to make it happen to the Downeast Ambulatory Surgery late May and fabrication commenced in satisfaction of the customer and for Center in Bangor, ME. This project was early June. Fabrication was completed the benefit of the overall project the first one completed by Ocean Steel at the Saint John plant, with steel erec- schedule. The building is set to open for BBL Construction Services, LLC. tion being done by Arc Erecting Inc. mid-2019.

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contributed by: Brendan Clancy, P.Eng. Final approval of the precast pack- can Steel & Precast Erectors. age occurred in late May and Strescon As expected, the sharing of trescon Limited has teamed up immediately requisitioned the galva- information and models paid off Swith Commodore Builders Corp. nized connection hardware and epoxy and the installation was completed to supply a second structure for coated reinforcing as required, to meet with minimal interference issues. Boston Properties’ City Point De- the project specification and to main- Upon completion of precast instal- velopment, in Waltham, MA. The tain the tight site schedule. Fabrication lation, Commodore Builders and the proposed LEED Gold, 6 level, 211,000 of the 171 precast units began in mid- architect, Elkus Manfredi, approved the sq.ft. class A office building will be June and was completed by Septem- precast install and final connections attached by elevated pedway to the ber at the Saint John facility. Learning were made. The precast then received adjacent 10 City Point building, a from the previous sister building, a coat of sealer to match the 10 City project Strescon completed in June Strescon was able to overcome the Point building envelope. of 2015. difficulties of casting mutli-colored precast panels very efficiently. Many thanks to our Strescon project Similarities between the existing team for all their great work: Project building and 20 City Point include the The precast was installed over a three- Manager, Tim MacDonald; Lead striking white precast with charcoal week period beginning in September, Detailer, Amy Ames-Slipp; and Lead bands, deep reveals, and the soon by our U.S. sub-contractor, Ameri- Engineer, Jacob Myler. to be installed tinted glass. Informa- tion exchange between Commodore Builders, Strescon Limited, Beauce Atlas and Ipswich Bay Glass began in early 2018. Models from the three large subcontractors were shared and 20 City Point updated on a regular basis to ensure precise onsite fit-up and to minimize costly site issues.

...sharing of information and models paid off and the installation was completed with minimal interference issues.

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contributed by: Dave Marcatilli Watt Section operation, which is only days notice of any pour, allowing us 20 km from site. This satellite plant, to organize a team of mixers from pry Harbour is a small commu- used for special projects in the HRM. Branford Parson, Richie Cox, Snity within the Halifax Regional Eastern Shore area, hadn’t been used Bernie Gronvigh and Dwayne Municipality, located 103 km from since 2015, during the construction Mansfield, as well as seasoned the core of Halifax, NS. The number of the East River Bridge. With the help pump operator, Harvey Parsons, 7 highway runs through Spry Bay and of OSCO’s HRM ready-mix mainte- made the 2-hour trip to Watt Section over the Taylor Bay Bridge, located nance crew, Lenny Hiltz and Stacy to get the job done. The project on a sharp, dangerous turn, which Card, the plant was up and running required 200 cubic meters of 45MPa has needed replacement for years. quickly. Nova’s site super Dominic High performance concrete and was Work was recently carried out to Landry was able to give OSCO 3 completed in October, 2018. reduce the turn in the road leading to the bridge. Transportation and Infra- structure Nova Scotia awarded construction of a new structure to Nova Construction of Antigonish, NS in the summer of 2017, with work to begin in the fall of 2017. Unfortunately, due to high tides and site conditions out of Nova’s control, construction was pushed to summer/fall 2018.

Nova Construction decided to use the nearest ready-mix plant to the Spry Bay project, OSCO Concrete’s

Petro-Canada Sites

contributed by: Dan Mazerolle, and have a projected tight finish Serge Landry & Kim Doggett date of November. With project supervisor Ron Rathje at the helm, etro-Canada is currently up- these projects are expected to finish Pgrading two high-visibility loca- on time. Ron’s on-site lead foreman tions, on Bayside Drive and Hilyard Jari Wilczak (Bayside) and Nick Street in Saint John, NB. Kilpatrick (Hilyard) are both hard at work on site coordinating installa- FCC Electrical was awarded tion to make sure all goes well. contracts by General Contractor, Lindsay Construction, to provide Ocean Steel Rebar is also working electrical services for new Sobeys on both sites, supplying Petro NEEDs convenience stores as well Service Ltd with approx 4 tons of as new or upgraded touchless rebar for 8 Canopy bases, the carwashes at both locations. observation well, and tank top slabs at Hilyard Street, as well as for 8 This job was started in July 2018, Canopy bases at Bayside Drive.

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low bidder on the tender and awarded the project to Strescon in early summer. Un- fortunately, the project went over budget, so a few of the other culverts slated for replacement with concrete pipe and box culverts had to be postponed, and will be re-tendered at a future date.

Concrete Pipe Culverts: The project required supply of 2400mm diameter Class 4 pipe, and 1800mm diameter Class 3 pipe, along with several cutoff pipe support walls, all manufactured and delivered directly from the Strescon Pipe Plant in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Box Culvert & Recon Wall: The 3.048m span x 2.134m rise box culvert with fish baffles was manufactured at Strescon in A Safer Drive Along the Sunrise Trail Bedford, Nova Scotia. The box culvert also required a design/build retaining Strescon Aids in N.S. Infrastructure Renewal wall structure at the outlet end of the culvert. The wall will act as a support for the outlet end of the culvert, preventing erosion that could cause problems when the brook has higher flows due to weather conditions. Strescon retained Conquest Engineering for the design of the wall using our Recon Block retaining wall system. The height of the wall, depth of embankment and road shoulder slopes required the wall be an MSE wall appli- cation employing geo-grid reinforcing.

Delivery of the pipe culverts was completed in July, with the installation of the box culvert and retaining wall planned for August. Delivery of the two loads of Recon Block and nine contributed by: Dave Webb the coast north of New Glasgow loads of box culvert went smoothly, and Antigonish. Failing timber while careful timing of delivery kept the Spring of 2018, and corrugated steel culverts the jobsite supplied without being In Nova Scotia Trans- were compromising the road overwhelmed with material. portation and Infrastruc- structure, so it was determined ture Renewal tendered that concrete pipe and a box With plans to replace more culverts for replacement of culverts culvert would be the best choice for along this route with concrete pipe, along an 8 kilometer stretch of Route a replacement. this scenic Nova Scotia route should 245, in Arisaig, Nova Scotia, which is stay in great road-trip condition for part of the scenic “Sunrise Trail” along Nova Construction Limited was the years to come. www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 31 projects

contributed by: Tim MacDonald Precast Bridges & Andrew Levatte

Nova Scotia environmental controls (both tempo- a contract stipulation that the bridge rary and permanent); and cleanup. be completed by September 30th, Sutherland’s River Bridge 2018 or a $2000/day penalty would be Due to site constraints, a temporary applied. Sutherland’s River is a small commu- bridge couldn’t be constructed, so nity located on Trunk 4, approximately Route 4 had to be shut down for the Strescon Limited was awarded the 250 meters west of Route 245 in duration of the removal and replace- precast contract for the bridge. In total, Pictou County. In April of 2018, Nova ment of Sutherland River Bridge. With Strescon supplied: five NEBT girders Scotia’s Department of Transportation this is mind, the Department wanted (2000 mm deep x 39.8 m long); fifteen and Infrastructure Renewal awarded to speed up the construction time and 225 mm thick precast deck panels the replacement of Sutherland’s River requested that Harbourside Engineer- (11,890 mm wide x 2375 mm long); bridge to Balodis Incorporated of ing come up with a design that would and thirty 405 mm thick precast barrier Westville, Nova Scotia. limit the amount of work that had to panels (1,450 mm high x 2370 mm be performed on site. The final design long). The scope of work involved the consisted of precast/prestressed gird- removal and disposal of the exist- ers, precast concrete deck, and precast Due to ther short construction sched- ing bridge, including steel girders and concrete barrier walls. ule, shop drawings were created and substructure; the construction of a two submitted for approval very quickly, lane integral concrete structure, ap- This is the first time this combination with production starting soon after. proximately 39 metres in length, with has been used in Nova Scotia. By limit- Balodis provided their own shipping, prestressed concrete girders supported ing the amount of concrete forming picking up the first girder on May 28th. on steel “H” piles; precast concrete and pouring on site, NSTIR saved deck; precast concrete barriers; walls; months on the construction schedule. The project progressed very quickly slope/scour protection; traffic control; Adding to the urgency for Balodis, was and was completed on time.

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New Brunswick merly Mills Heavy Hauling. Due to the closely with the customer, ensured proximity of the work site to Strescon’s both projects would be on time and Strescon Limited’s Saint John plant is Saint John plant, M & J were able to under budget. fabricating and delivering precast con- deliver the beams over two days, sav- crete girders for use in three projects ing Dunbar Construction valuable site Babineau/Shediac Underpass across the province of New Brunswick. time and crane costs. Strescon was awarded two of these The third project is part of NBDTI’s in- projects through Dunbar Construction Rankin Brook Bridge vestment in the twinning of Route 11. Ltd., continuing a relationship that has Modern Construction Ltd was award- seen successful projects for nearly 18 The second project with Dunbar was ed the contract to complete upgrades years. the Rankin Brook Bridge located on to the Babineau/Shediac Underpass. highway 117 in Kouchibouguac Na- The upgrade included 2 new bridges; Penniac Stream #5 Bridge tional Park, Kent County. The original utilizing fourteen 1800 NEBT’s (37 bridge owned by Parks Canada was meters long). Strescon received the The first structure, an NBDTI proj- built in 1963. It received upgrades contract for the supply and delivery of ect located in York County, New in 2015, however at that time, it was the girders in early August. Brunswick was the Penniac Stream determined the bridge needed to be #5 Bridge also known as the Gilm- replaced. As part of the estimated Mathew Crowley of Strescon’s detail- ore Bridge. This project consisted of 4-million-dollar replacement cost, ing team developed girder drawings five 1600 NEBT beams (28 meters Strescon Limited was awarded the that met the Estabrooks Engineering long). The new bridge will replace the contract to supply and deliver six 1200 Inc design package, and Modern Con- existing single lane structure and is NEBT beams (28.5 meters long). struction’s request for 600 additional expected to be open to the public in pipe sleeve connections to be used to the fall of 2018. Fabrication was completed at the secure form construction while onsite. Saint John facility between late The girders were fabricated from mid August and late September, and the Fabrication began in early October to late August to ensure delivery in beams were placed in late October. and is expected to be complete by early September could be achieved. Both projects were awarded in quick mid-November. Delivery of the girders Delivery of the beams was handled by succession, with a time sensitive in early 2019 will be handled by M & J M & J Total Transport and Rigging, for- deadline. Strescon’s team, working Total Transport and Rigging. www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 33 projects FCC Installs Retail Petroleum Systems

contributed by: Dan Mazerolle, gained by working at multiple & Serge Landry different client sites and varying types of fueling systems over the Electrical and years has allowed FCC Electrical FCC PetroService have to be considered one of the pre- enjoyed a long history of petro- mier electrical fueling contractors leum related projects completed of choice for PetroService. together over the past 20+ years. The exposure and expertise This relationship and experience recently positioned FCC to be awarded contracts for six new retail gas stations, stretching from Yarmouth N.S all the way to Miscellaneous Lorneville, N.B.. Each site has unique challenges Metals Division and different general contractors building the new convenience contributed by: Chris Banks, CET stores; all with different schedules. These projects were • Bedford Plant Reinforcement divided up logistically between Columns for new “Flying FCC Electrical supervisors Mike Buckets”, Bedford, NS, Strescon McTague and Ron Rathje. Their Ltd, 44.6 tons of structural steel. assembled teams of skilled tradesmen have relentlessly • Wharf Repairs @ Dock # worked long hours away from 2, Saint John, NB, SJ Port home, to complete these projects Authority, 10.8 tons of structural ahead of schedule. steel.

• Bridge Repair Work, New Brunswick, J.D. Irving Ltd (Woodland Division), 28.9 tons of structural steel.

• Lifting Lug Plates for Concrete Bridge Girders, Bedford, NS & Saint John, NB, Strescon Ltd, 18.0 tons of plate work.

• House & Cottage Support Beams, Saint John & Fredericton area, General Contractors, 9.8 tons of structural steel.

• Anchor Bolts for Substations, Fredericton, NB, NB Power, 1.8 tons of anchor bolts.

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contributed by: Jamie Reid that the 2018 construction season production has become highly will see almost a third of the projects specialized and mechanized. obra Holsteins, a dairy farm concrete poured prior to winter freeze Quality standards are very high. on the Irishtown Road, just up. The farm is owned and operated Rigid inspection programs cover every Noutside of Kensington PEI, by brothers Petrus and Johannes phase of production, from the health has recently begun a farm expansion Lauwerijssen. The contractor on site of the cow through to the finished that is expected to take three years is Devries Developments, and all of product. There are approximately 165 to complete. This is the largest single the concrete is being supplied out of dairy farms on Prince Edward Island, farm construction project in recent OSCO Concrete’s Schurman Sum- with milk cow herds ranging in number memory on PEI, and the cost will run merside plant. There have been, and from 20 to more than 300 cows. well into the millions. The expan- will continue to be, many large con- Annual milk production exceeds 110 sion of the existing dairy farm facility crete pours on this site. The base of million liters. Fifteen percent of this includes the construction of a calf just one of the manure tanks required production is used to supply the fresh barn, a main barn complex with a ro- almost 400 yd3 of concrete and two market and the balance is manufac- tary milking parlour, the construction concrete pumps for placement. tured into butter, cheese, ice cream of three liquid manure storage tanks, and other dairy products. Breeding and two massive silage bins. This project is taking place as many stock is sold to dairy farms across Island dairy farms are looking at Canada and internationally. The dairy When completed, this expansion will expansion, modernization, and sector contributes $24 billion to the also allow for the addition of 950 computerization as ways to increase Canadian economy through sales by animals. A project of this size is spread production, reduce operational costs, farmers and food processors, including out over many acres, and must be and make their farms more efficient over $80 million in farm cash receipts completed in phases. It is expected and environmentally friendly. Dairy from PEI.

Island Dairy Farm Begins 3 Year Expansion Project

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Combo Homewood Suites & Hampton Inn for Woburn, MA

Strescon and Borcherdt Team Up to Provide 1,730 Pieces of Hollowcore and 22 Sets of Stairs & Landings to New Hotel Project

contributed by: Brendan Clancy, P.Eng. Callahan Inc awarded Strescon Lim- Yarmouth which included pieces for ited the contract to supply and install subsequent erection phases, without oburn, Massachusetts, is located precast hollowcore plank, stairs, obstructing other trades. Wabout 10 miles northwest of and landings for the development. Boston, nearly at the head of the Mys- Strescon’s Saint John plant supplied Strescon teamed up with American tic River Valley and roughly halfway 8” hollowcore for levels 2-6, as well Steel & Precast Erectors (ASPE) for the between Lowell and Boston. A small as the roof. Approximately 142,000 ft2 installation and grouting. Coordination city of approximately 38,000 people, (1,730 pieces) of hollowcore plank was handled in the field by Strescon’s it was first settled in 1640 and incor- was required. Construction Manager, Jack porated as a distinct township in 1642, Wilson, over an approximately making it one of the oldest and most In addition to precast plank 3-month long period. ASPE was historic communities in New England. for the floor/roof system, first on-site on May 14th, 2018, our scope of work also and completed the installation Homewood Suites & Hampton Inn required the supply of 22 scope by mid-August, 2018. The are currently building a dual-branded precast stairs as well as 22 pre- supporting structure was primar- hotel in Woburn, MA, in an area known cast landings for the two stair towers ily CMU block, however certain areas as Woburn Landing, a new develop- within the hotel. Stairs and landings were structural steel. Strescon and ment of businesses and restaurants. were produced by Borcherdt Con- ASPE worked closely with Callahan The hotel will be a 6 story, 235-room crete in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. and the other trades to coordinate the structure capable of accommodat- precast sequencing to finish ahead ing all types of guests. The Hampton Coordinating loads from multiple of schedule. The hotel is expected to Inn side will include 132 guest rooms, plants created added complexities to open to the public in late 2019. while the Homewood Suites side will the project, however all team mem- include 103 fully equipped suites, bers worked towards the common Much thanks to our Strescon team, with kitchens and separate living and goal of minimizing down time and including: Project Manager, Craig sleeping areas. The hotel will feature a maximizing progress. On-site storage McCullum; Lead Detailer, Serge shared indoor pool and exercise room, was provided by Callahan Inc, allow- Boudreau; and Lead Engineer, as well as meeting space. ing Strescon to ship full loads from Sajjadul Haque. www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 37 projects

Halifax International Airport

contributed by: Dave Marcatilli sions. As part of the ongoing program While this may not seem like it would of upgrades, Dexter Construction was take a lot of concrete, in fact the assengers arriving by vehicle at hired to remove and replace all the equivalent of over 125 full loads of Pthe Halifax International Airport curbs and sidewalk along the front concrete were sent to this project. will be sure to notice the new look. of the terminal at the upper level. OSCO is proud to have supplied high New 35 MPa concrete sidewalks in an quality materials to complete the new The walking surfaces in the unload- improved layout and with safety en- look for the Atlantic regions largest ing zones for departing passengers hancements at the building entrances airport! were a mix of old and new that had were then constructed. New stain- been constructed through the years less steel bollards now provide added ... the equivalent of over 125 full loads as the terminal underwent expan- protection at all the entrances. of concrete were sent to this project.

contributed by: Rebar Projects Greg Tims & Venessa Alward

RESIDENTIAL 65 Tons of Rebar, 17696 sf Tons rebar, 32,000 sf mesh. Springhill Construction, 42.4 mesh. Tons rebar, 8700 sf mesh. The Brenton, Halifax, NS; INDUSTRIAL Fares Construction Ltd; 786 Khanna Apartments, Truro, Ecole Arc-en-Ciel, Oro- Spider Lake monoples Part Tons Rebar, 24,000 sf mesh. NS; C&S Foundations Ltd.; 43 mocto, NB, Springhill Con- Tons Rebar, 8,960 sf mesh. B, Waverly, NS; Harbour Con- struction, 101.45 Tons rebar, Bilby & Isleville Residential struction; 32 Tons Rebar. 68,600 sf mesh. Development, Halifax, NS; Holtwood Court Building 3, GFS Freezer & Cooler Addi- Montogomery Properties Halifax, NS; Blue Iron Devel- GWBI South Lotus Hall, tion, Amherst, NS, Avondale Limited; 219 Tons Rebar, 9120 opments; 608 Tons Rebar, Brudenell, PEI, WM & M Ltd, Construction, 71.15 Tons sf mesh. 44,480 sf mesh. 20.4 Tons rebar. rebar. NMPB Residential Devel- Gower Street Apartments Tobique First Nation Emer- Connaught Street School opment, New Minas, NS; Building A, Charlottetown, gency Services Building, Addition, Fredericton, NB, 3302210 Nova Scotia Limited; PEI, Kreative Acres Corp. 20.8 Tobique First Nation, NB, 36.9

38 connections | fall & winter 2018 www.oscoconstructiongroup.com projects École Arc-en-ciel

contributed by: Kim Doggett

cean Steel Rebar is working with general contrac- Otor Springhill Construction Limited on the construction of a new school located on Beaufort Street in Oromocto, NB. The new school will replace the current École Arc-en-ciel located on Drummond Drive. Arc-en- ciel was established in 1984, after the provincial government agreed to create a French language school in the area, however the school itself was built in 1957 and has exceeded its lifespan. The original Arc-en-ciel accom- modated 330 children from kindergarten to grade 8.

The new, $22.5 million, three-storey community school will hold up to 450 students and provide greater separa- tion between elementary and middle school ages. The new school will feature the latest in classroom function- ality and amenities, including classroom washrooms in the lower grades and break out rooms for the middle school grades. The property will also house a large after school daycare center for children ages 2 to 12.

Ocean Steel Rebar began work in August 2018 and will supply and install a total of 101.45 tons of rebar and 68,640 square feet of welded wire mesh.

The new school is expected to be completed in January 2020.

Tons of rebar, 12,200 sf mesh. ing; 55 Tons Rebar, 2304 sf Prince Edward Square Phase AGRICULTURAL mesh. 3, Saint John, NB, Hickey GEBIS Dormitories 4 & 5, Hog Feeder Barn, Albany, Brothers Ltd, 47.7 Tons rebar. Montague, PEI, Ridgeline Strescon Addition, Bedford, PEI, G.E. MacNeill Contract- Construction, 24 Tons rebar, NS; Harbour Foundations; 69 140 Carlton Street, Freder- ing Ltd, 59.15 Tons of rebar, 37,600 sf mesh. Tons Rebar. icton, NB, Bird Construction 74,200 sf of mesh. Group, 541 Tons rebar. RETAIL & COMMERCIAL Scotian Gold Foundations & BRIDGES & WHARVES Panels, Kentville, NS; Lindsay Wyndham Worldwide Ad- East Hants Aquatic Centre, Construction; 37 Tons Rebar, dition, Saint John, NB, FCC Ferry Ramp Widening, Elmsdale, NS; Bird Construc- 3072 sf mesh. Construction Ltd, 40.7 Tons L’Etete, NB, Arthur Sivret et Fils tion; 81 Tons Rebar, 15,680 sf rebar, 6,400 sf mesh. Ltee, 29.21 Tons rebar. mesh. Mic Mac Mall Renovations, Dartmouth, NS, JD Irving; 25 Kent Building Supplies, She- Holiday Inn Express HIAA, Tons Rebar. diac, NB, RCS Construction Inc. Enfield, NS; Jetco Contract- 45.4 Tons rebar, 8,000 sf mesh. www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 39 projects Barrington Street Retaining Wall

contributed by: Dave Marcatilli total job required 1000 m3 of 35mpa long enough to reach the forms. concrete, using pumps to place it. North end of Halifax, Nova One unique feature of the project was The Scotia’s Barrington Street Maintaining traffic flow was one of the requirement for the final product is a four lane roadway and one of the the main concerns for the city during to have a perfect surface finish. This main thoroughfares into downtown. construction. One lane of traffic had meant that there could be no honey- A portion of this road is supported by to be shut down during the pours to comb or air bubbles trapped along the a retaining wall that has been deterio- give the crews access to the top of the surface of the form. To achieve this, rating for at least the last 36 years. The wall. The pours generally started at the contractor lined their forms with a southern end of this wall was con- 10am and were completed by 3pm to material that allowed water and air to structed in 1982, but more northerly avoid rush hour traffic. be absorbed, but not concrete. This portions are much older. ensured that the exposed surfaces The pump was required to set up at were blemish free. Dexter Construction was contracted by the base of the wall located in a park- the city to replace the wall, and OSCO ing lot at the Military Dockyard. The This project was started in September Concrete was awarded the concrete space available to set up the pump of 2017 and completed in September supply. To remove the wall, the side- was limited, so OSCO Concrete’s 2018. The new wall will provide walk between the curb and the wall 28m pump was required to do all the proper support for Barrington Street, also had to be removed, increasing the pours. It has the smallest foot print of and safety for the pedestrians using volume of concrete to be supplied. The all our pumps and the boom was just the sidewalk for years to come.

Riverview Estates, Quispamsis

contributed by: Dave Dunnett, P.Eng. plex, complete with an underground The project is coming to a close for parking garage as well as an elevator. OSCO Concrete, but it has been a iverview Estates is A. Malcolm The 19,000 sq.ft project will contain great job, with a total volume RProperties latest development, 35 units, as well as common rooms expected to exceed 1000 cubic located at the top of Merritt Hill and for gatherings and events. The build- metres. The building is expected to be Mathews Drive in Quispamsis, NB. It ing will enjoy fantastic views of the ready for the occupancy in the Fall of will be a 3-storey apartment com- Kennebecasis River overlooking the 2019 and the wood construction is Gondola Point Ferry well underway. This project is one of area. It will also in- several that we have worked on with corporate a common Adam Hoar of A. Malcolm Properties roof deck that is sure over the last 10 years. We hope to to have 360 degree continue our excellent working panoramic views. relationship as he grows in the property development business. It has been great to be a part of his endeavors.

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LARGE PLANT SAFETY AWARD SMALL PLANT SAFETY AWARD Strescon Pipe Plant Borcherdt Concrete 360,000 hours without a lost time incident! 135,000 hours without a lost time incident!

FIELD SAFETY AWARD READY-MIX SAFETY AWARD Schurman-Charlottetown FCC Civil Division 75,000 hours without a lost time incident! 600,000 hours without a lost time incident! 2018 Safety Awards

contributed by: by continually improving our year, we are proud to recognize Carrie Watson-Mahwhinney safety management systems. The our operational divisions and dedication of our employees, employees who foster this culture he OSCO Construction managers and safety department and focus on incident prevention. Group recognizes the are critical in identifying safety Timportance of protecting hazards, promoting understanding Congratulations to this years our most valuable resource—our and adhering to safe work pro- award recipients on a job well people!! We strive to create a cedures which continually builds done!! healthier and safer workplace upon our safety culture. Each www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 41 priorities | safety

Practice Makes Perfect

contributed by: Lou Totino, COHS, CSS partment, Strescon Limited purchased a modern rescue device from a leading manufacture in fall hen the protection and rescue equipment. Wterm Fall Protection is The new rescue retrieval device permits the user mentioned, it is commonly asso- to raise, as well as lower an individual who has ciated with a large scale high rise fallen to a safe surface! All those in attendance project, however, it can easily be during the training session were given a dem- applied in a plant setting. After all, onstration and given an opportunity to operate a fall from any height, or prolonged the device. The training serves as opportunity suspension within one’s full body har- see a new device in action and get answers to ness can prove to be catastrophic. questions they may have, which in turn benefits all those who are participating. Strescon Limited held their Annual Fall Protec- tion Rescue Refresher in June of 2018 at their Along with the introduction of the new rescue Bedford, Nova Scotia location. The refresher device, employees took part in multiple sce- was organized by Plant Superintendent, John narios which gave an opportunity for employees Hilchey, and Plant Engineer, Nathan Ward, to “take charge” and give instructions to others and presented by the OSCO Safety Depart- to aid in the “rescue operation”. This, coupled ment to provide reminders of risks associated with additional reminders of proactive emer- while working at heights within a plant setting. gency measurements & aftercare of an injured person, will ensure that all the practice they This year’s refresher was a little bit different completed was well invested. from other years, however. How so, you may ask? Continuous engineering improvements of rescue equipment! As with all OSCO Group members, Strescon Limited makes safety their primary priority. After consul- tation with the OSCO Group Safety De-

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contributed by: April Glendenning, P.Tech however, it can be costly. has been completed.

e all know that we are supposed So here are a few tips to help you Can it be used by another site? Wto recycle our beverage con- decide the best way for your site to The OSCO Group has many companies tainers, cardboard boxes and papers safely dispose of left-over materials in in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and PEI. when we are finished with them, but an environmentally responsible way, Check with other companies to see if what about the half can of paint, un- without a large disposal fee. they can use your leftover products. opened grout or other materials that may be left-over from a job? There are Can the product be used elsewhere? Are you ordering the proper quantity many products that we use in industry If it is left-over paint from a job, may- for the job? that cannot be disposed of at the local be the paint can be used on the next Ensuring that you order the right landfill. These products may be flam- job or for some touch-ups around amount of materials and product for mable, corrosive or hazardous to the the shop. If it is leftover dye from a the job is key. Over estimating may environment. precast job, perhaps the dye can be mean that we will end up with more used to make waste blocks or put in product than we can use and will be The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the the mix for the back of a panel. left with the excess. product is a great place to start to find out the recommended disposal Can the left-over product be returned In some cases, our only option for method; however, in some areas, the to the manufacturer? disposal may be with a registered local regulations may differ from that In some cases, the supplier of the ma- disposal company, but we should be found on an SDS. There are disposal terial may accept the leftover material. thinking outside the box first before we companies that will take these leftover Check with your supplier to see if they pick up the phone and make the call. or obsolete products off our hands; accept excess material after the job

priorities | technology

will allow employees to up- we will better understand date their personal infor- our workforce and imple- mation, talent profiles, ment initiatives to best serve log sick time and view our employees; increasing work teams through engagement and satisfaction the company directory. overall. contributed by: Kristen Shaw, CPHR Training, weekly tips, kiosks and information This exciting investment does not only e are very pleased to announce sessions have been held regu- benefit OSCO Construction Group, Wthe launch of OSCO Construc- larly since go-live with all employee but all companies within Ocean Capi- tion Group’s new employee informa- groups. We are expecting to complete tal; an employee base of over 1800! tion system, homebase! The new sys- the initial implementation with all Standardizing and leveraging across tem went live in the month of July and employees in the new year. companies is sure to bring efficiencies is a cloud-based software, accessible we would not have experienced with- via computer, tablet or smart phone - The system rollout is scheduled to out homebase. Winning businesses, OSCO anywhere there is an internet con- continue over the next 12 months with great people, and better places. nection. It will replace and enhance new module additions of goal setting, construction the current processes of employees’ career planning, and more! Over time, Thank you to everyone on our Project accessing their pay stubs, submitting homebase will become a routine part Team and to our implementation group vacation requests and updating ben- of our employees’ work weeks; put- consultants. We look forward to the efit selections during re-enrollment ting their careers in their own hands. feedback from our employees on their periods. It will also offer features that From an organizational perspective, new experience with homebase! www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 43 priorities | facilities Ready-Mix Equipment Update

contributed by: David Bancroft

he amount of equipment that OSCO has in its Tready-mix fleet is impressive. Eighty concrete trucks and twelve pumps make up the bulk of the fleet. With such a large number of vehicles, the company must continually reinvest to simply maintain the fleet at its current age. This year has been no exception and there are new vehicles on the road to prove it. The pump fleet has been supplemented with the addition of two new Putzmeister units in 2018: A 36 meter unit has been added to the Halifax fleet. This will replace an older pump that had been in Windsor NS that is no longer in service. This pump has a four section boom and can service both the commercial and residential markets. A 38 meter pump has been purchased for the island market and will be headquartered in Charlottetown. This unit is the newest generation in design from Putzmeister. Both units have radio remote controls but the 38 employs more computer technology than ever before, transferring all functions previously performed at the truck to the operator’s remote.

Four new ready-mix trucks purchased in 2018. The tradition of buying Western Star trucks continues with Nova Truck Sales in Burnside getting the nod again. There was a big change this year in the size of the trucks acquired. While two of the trucks were the standard twin steer format, two were single steer trucks. All trucks have automatic transmissions and a complete list of options. This marks the first time in over 15 years that the company has invested in the smaller trucks. The ready mix managers had been lobbying hard for smaller trucks to service a segment of the market requiring trucks able to operate in confined areas. It was seen as a big win to receive the commitment to purchase two singles this year and two next.

GPS Technology: All the vehicles have been outfitted with tablets featuring the latest in GPS technology that allows dispatch to monitor progress and facilitates the transfer of information between truck, driver, dispatch and fleet services.

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How a Chance Observation Resulted in an Environmental Leadership Award for Glenholme Ready-Mix

contributed by: Shawn Putnam flocculant was injected into it as it exited 2008, OSCO Concrete was recognized the washplant. Flocculant causes the for their discovery, by their peers at SCO Concrete’s Glenholme fines in the slurry to become attracted the Atlantic Concrete Association, as ONova Scotia Ready-Mix plant to each other. This clumping together an environmental leader in innovation is unique when compared to other increases their mass and then they settle and achievement and was presented plants, as it is located within OSCO out of suspension. The addition of the an Environmental, Leadership Award at Aggregates Pit #1. An obvious benefit right flocculant can create fantastic re- the annual winter meeting. is lower trucking costs, as both the sults, but comes with an additional cost fine (sand) and coarse aggregate of between $0.12-$0.18/tonne. Currently, with space no longer an is- (stone) are produced at this site. sue in the pit, a large settling pond was Shared equipment and labor are In 2007, after marveling at how quickly created in a low area. Slurry is pumped another advantage. There are many the concrete truck washout slurry in and allowed to settle out, filling the benefits to this partnership that are settled out, the effect of PH on turbid- area for reclamation. Since the pond easily identified, but there is one that ity was questioned. It’s a well-known is now larger, the slurry has more is only recognized once it’s explained! fact that concrete slurry has a very time to settle and with the addition of high PH. It was decided to combine concrete truck wash out water, use of In early 2000, waste from the concrete the two operations, washing the mix- flocculant has been discontinued! plant’s truck washout was used as fill ers out in the settling ponds from the for reclamation on site at Pit #1. Small aggregate wash plant. This change Studies have shown that when PH areas were constructed to contain resulted in a 35% reduction in floccu- is increased from 5 to 6, turbidity the washout slurry and let it settle. An lant costs. Another unforeseen benefit removal is elevated from 47% to 64%, interesting observation was how the of washing the concrete trucks out in respectively. At a higher PH value of 7, turbidity of the water in these ponds the slurry pond was the increased PH elimination of turbidity remained rela- went from very bad to clear overnight. level of the soil when removed from tively constant at 84%, while increas- the ponds for reclamation. This had a ing PH to 7.5 causes a reduction to The aggregates operation had settling positive impact on replanting vegeta- 69%. Optimal PH for turbidity removal ponds for its wash plant slurry as well. tion in these reclaimed areas. is therefore in the range of 6.5-7. With pit floor space in high demand, a series of small settling ponds were At this point in time, concrete truck The process of making an operational looped back to the clean water pond washout water was becoming an issue decision evaluates choices and the from which the pumps withdrew pro- with Nova Scotia Environment and resulting benefits, but this one had to cess water for the washing operations. dealing with this waste was becom- be seen to be believed! To clean the wash water for reuse, a ing costly for concrete producers. In www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 45 priorities | facilities In it for the Long Haul OSCO Aggregates Invests in Trucking Solutions

contributed by: Shawn Putnam trucks to haul sand on the return trip, cost-effective way to transport sand, this is called a “backhaul”. By taking so the second set of Cross-Country SCO Aggregates’ Canaan Moun- advantage of these backhauls we save B-trains was purchased in the fall of Otain sand pit is currently operating money and the trucks get paid each 2014. This set of trains was hauled in its 5th year. The sand pit was pur- way, it’s a win win! The challenge with initially by one of the aging highway chased by OSCO in 2014 to guarantee backhauls is not knowing how many tractors, but because these trucks the future sand supply for its concrete will be available each year. must run 7 days a week, the first new plants in PE and Moncton, N.B. Kenworth T880 was purchased in When OSCO purchased MacLean’s the spring of 2015. In February of The challenge with this purchase is Ready Mix in Montague PE, it ac- 2017, a second new Kenworth was that all the sand must be transported quired three highway tractors and purchased to replace the remaining by truck to the plants. OSCO made three tri-axle dump trailers. To be tractor. a deal with SW Weeks to process the prepared to haul sand economically aggregate at the site for the first five from Canaan in the spring of 2014, With owner-operators and backhauls years, allowing the company time to OSCO purchased its first set of side becoming harder to arrange, a third focus on market growth and trans- dumping B-Trains. A B-train is the complete Kenworth tractor and a portation issues. combination of a tractor and two new Arnes side-dumping B-train was trailers that are pulled in series. The purchased to start hauling in Sep- PEI exports a lot of grain and carrots difference between the payload of tember of this year. In just five years, to processing plants in Nova Scotia a tri-axle trailer and a set of these OSCO has shown its commitment to and the trucks hauling these products trains is approximately 9 extra tonnes its customers by purchasing a can haul sand as well. These trucks per trip. The first year, OSCO hauled modern fleet of B-trains that can leave the Island loaded and would from Canaan with a B-train and two drop 120 metric tonnes in just one normally return empty, but OSCO’s tri-axles trailers. It was quickly real- round! Jamie Reid has been able to hire these ized that the B-trains were the most

46 connections | fall & winter 2018 www.oscoconstructiongroup.com public & community CPCI Precast Concrete Student Studio Program

contributed by: Andrew Levatte

recast Concrete Studios is an exciting new program which de- Pbuted in Canada at Halifax’s Dalhousie University in the Summer of 2017. It is a collaborative effort, led by Assistant Professor James Forren, industry partner Strescon Limited, and the Canadian Precast Concrete Institute (CPCI). In it, students are given the opportunity to design and build precast projects in class, as well as at Strescon’s plant in Bedford Nova Scotia and in the field.

In the fall of 2016, a special Studio Task Force at CPCI recommended a six-year roll-out plan for the studios across Canada, which was then approved by the Board of Directors. Dalhousie University’s School of Architecture, with a tradition of education through hands-on training, was an ideal fit for testing this model in Canada. With the success of the Dalhousie University model, a second location will be added this fall, at the University of Manitoba.

CPCI’s studio program is based on a similar model created by the PCI Foundation in the US led by Jim Voss, President of JVI-Inc. Since 2007, the PCI Foundation has focused on providing curriculum development grants to schools of architecture, engineers and construction management. These grants allow professors to partner with local precast producers, engineers and architects, to create unique content that cultivates productive relationships between the precast industry and the academic community.

The Precast Studio program at Dalhousie University has been a tremendous success. The course started with a free summer lab, then evolved into an in-depth, full semester program as part of the fall 2017 term session. Students are gaining tremendous knowledge by being able to work on projects hands-on and by having the chance to meet with industry experts and visit precast concrete facilities. Dalhousie University offered a precast studio again this spring and summer. In addition, the CPCI Student Education Committee is working with CPCI’s Regional Chapters to identify additional schools that might be interested in launching their own program.

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contributed by: Vivian Chaisson CPHR Company worked with the school to create an annual Bursary for a trescon proudly sponsors an deserving student who, like David, Sannual Bursary each year to a Saint somehow manages to balance John High School student who has academics with their dedication to dedicated some of their young life to serve and protect their country. military service. This Bursary was During graduation each June, Donald created to honour the life of a young and his wife Laurie represent Strescon service member whose father is one in presenting the Pte. David of our own, Donald Greenslade. Greenslade Memorial Bursary. We are Donald has worked for the Company pleased to announce the 2018 for over 37 years. His son, David, lost Recipient is Dennis Emerson. We his life while serving in the Canadian wish him well in his pursuit of Military when stationed in Afghani- post-secondary learning. Best wishes stan. Because David was a former are also extended to all 2018 Gradu- student of Saint John High, the ates. We wish you much success!

Strescon Presents Annual NSCC Bursary

contributed by: outstanding performance in Vivian Chaisson CPHR Structural Design. The bursary was awarded by the Precast Division’s ongratulations Business Development Manager, Cto Matt Lamer, Andrew LeVatte, at the College’s a Civil Engineering Student Success Celebration, held Technology student on Thursday June 7, 2018 at the at the Nova Scotia beautiful waterfront campus in Community College: Ivany Dartmouth, NS. We wish Matt all Campus. Matt is the recipient of the best in his new career and the annual OSCO Construction congratulate all the 2018 NSCC Group bursary, which recognizes Grads!

... President’s Message (continued from page 3) time. The goal is to design components electricity and prevent solar heat gain. that can perform multiple functions si- FIRST, todays off-site components typi- multaneously, such as an architecturally These differentiators from conventional cally represent a relatively low percentage finished wall system that has structural, construction is where the researchers at of the total job value. The target is to in- electrical and mechanical uses. UNB will be able to move the industry crease this percentage to as high as 70%. ahead in the fields of materials science, And FINALLY, offsite components could building science and manufacturing SECOND, todays off-site components be made so that they contain “smart”, automation. are generally unable to address more digital technology, such as a wall panel than one discipline or requirement at a with windows that can both generate We believe, by making UNB a North

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contributed by: Chelsea Presley • Robert Campbell (FCC) winners of this year’s tournament: $100.00 Irving Gift Card CLOSEST TO THE PIN - Women: e had amazing weather for our • Chris Banks (York Steel) Chelsea Presley (OSCO Group) Annual Company Golf Tourna- W $100.00 Irving Gift Card ment which was held on Saturday, CLOSEST TO THE PIN - Men: September 8, at the Sussex Golf and • Swampa Saha (Strescon) Matt Mason (Strescon) $100.00 Irving Gift Card Curling Club. We were even lucky LONGEST DRIVE - Women: enough to see a few balloons in the • Colin Crealock (Group) Brittany Gilliss (Ocean) sky from the annual balloon fiesta. $100.00 Irving Gift Card Once again, we enjoyed a fabulous LONGEST DRIVE - Men: meal by Timberland Catering and • Andrew Gabriel (Strescon) Derek Bowen (Strescon) each employee walked away with a 1-night stay Holiday Inn Express SJ WINNERS OF THE TOURNAMENT: prize. Some were lucky enough to • Sheldon Boucher (FCC) Michael Laskey, Andrew Gabriel, also win a door prize. Keurig K150 Liam Murphy, & Matt Mason (Strescon, with a Score of 63) • Trevor Prosser (Ocean Rebar) • Kinnon MacMillian (Strescon) $100.00 Canadian Tire Gift Card Taylor Made Golf Bag Congratulations to all of you for a • Tim Ganong (Ocean Steel) game well played and we look Congratulations to the following $100.00 Irving Gift Card forward to seeing you next year!

American center for this initiative, that owners, developers, architects, engi- UNB and this initiative should offer our Maritime region could become a neers, construction managers, general challenging and interesting opportuni- hub to manufacture and export these contractors, design builders, specialty ties for our OSCO team members for newly developed off-site building ele- sub-trades and other supply chain pro- many years to come…... ments. viders, who would like to join the UNB Off-site Centre are requested to contact As we intend this to be an industry-wide myself or any member organization of initiative, OSCO and UNB want to invite the OSCO Construction Group. additional partners to participate. To that Hans O. Klohn end, any industry stakeholders, including We’re excited to be partnering with President, OSCO Construction Group www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 49 people

EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION CELEBRATION OSCO construction group

contributed by: Tyler Isnor safety department, are critical in Charitable identifying safety hazards, promoting hank you to everyone who at- understanding and adhering to safe Candy Ttended the Employee Appre- work procedures. It is these hallmarks For the sixth year in a row, the candy ciation Celebration on June 15th! that maintain our safety culture, for for the treat bags were purchased Highlights from the celebration are which a collaborative effort is demon- from Freak Lunchbox during their outlined below. strated by individuals and the com- “Candy for Kids” campaign. During the pany overall. campaign, 100% of the proceeds of Retirees their bulk candy sales go to the Freak As a token of appreciation, Retirement Duanne Shanks and Lou Totino, Lunchbox’s charity of choice. This videos were created for all retires who Safety managers, announced the win- year’s charity was the Teen Resource wished to have one. The videos re- ners of this year’s plant and field sites Centre. OSCO’s donation this year flected on the retiree’s careers within who achieved the lowest OSCO Safety was: $1,009.71. OSCO and marked the transition into Index (OSI) rates in the past year. We the next exciting phase of their lives. applaud all employee’s efforts and 50/50 Draw personal commitment to the safety Sector VP’s, managers, fellow OSCO For the fifth year in a row, we sold of our people and operations. (Please members and peers were asked to be 50/50 tickets in the weeks prior to and see page 41 for a full list of winners). involved in the filming process to cre- during the dinner. The winner of the ate a memorable and thoughtful video Game draw was able to choose a charity of for each retiree. This year, the videos their choice for the other 50%. This were made for George Gamble, Greg The game was kept short and sweet year’s winner was Leslie Sears, who Gormley, Jim Johnston and Dave again for the second year in a row, chose IWK Health Care Foundation as Kierstead. Other retirees recognized with ‘Pick A Box”. 5 table numbers her charity. at the dinner were Hedley Pond and were drawn from a bucket, and each Terry King. table had to agree on which sealed Event Feedback box would be selected for the table to For event feedback or suggestions, Safety Awards win. Each person at the winning tables please contact any member of our won a prize! The prizes included: The management and staff of OSCO planning committee: Tyler Isnor, sleeping bags, pre-paid visa, 2 board are committed to the safety of our Madison Spear, Heather Macken- games, oil diffusers and an every- employees and work environments. zie, Brittany Gilliss, or Meaghan where chair. Congratulations to all of The work of individual employees, Murray. our winners! plants and field managers, and the

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Service Awards Based on years of service from Jan 2018 to Dec 2018

5 Years Daniel Griffin EMPLOYEE David Safford Patrick Thibodeau Kyle Blanchard Jason Presley Kristen Shaw Jeff Keith Ryan Breen Jeff Conner’s Josyh Smith Trevor Prosser APPRECIATION Cindy MacDow Sajjadul Haque Nathan Ward Steven Dyer David Rector Dana Wiggins Heidi Davis-Mackay Adam Sarchfield CELEBRATION Ling(Lori) Li Tara Urquhart Sherry Mabey 20 Years Janessa Kelley Joseph Brideau Robynne Higgins Jason Baxter 10 Years Aaron Johnson Brendan Clancy Robert Murphy Jordan MacNeill Anna Cannon Patrick Pratt Roger Unger Rick Williston David Bancroft Bill Woodhouse Stephen MacDonald Gary Johnson Ronald Ratheje Geoff Bateman Daniel Bastarache Scott MacMichael Jaroslaw Wilczack Michele Duplisea Peter Lavigne Dawne Grandy Shane Fulton Bruce Fraser 25 Years Jason Isnor Candace Galbraith Roxanne Walsh Nancy Maynard Daniel Mazerolle William Gately Jason Comeau Steve Adams Professional Development Keri Tyner James Moody Chris Thompson 30 Years Duanne Shanks Christopher Fisher As a supporter of professional development, the OSCO Elaine Richardson Carl Blanchard Construction Group continues to recognize the ongoing Kim Doggett development of our employees. This is an opportunity Randy Albert 35 Years for everyone to celebrate our collective commitment to Troy Cleveland Donald Greenslade professionalism and learning. Michael Duncan Eric LeBlanc Ling (Lori) Li (Ocean Steel): Professional Engineer license Randy Dalling Kevin Basque (Connecticut) 15 Years Abbey Dougay Duanne Shanks (Group): National Construction Safety Matthew Crowley 45 Years Officer (NSCO) Keith MacLennan Donald Ritchie Brian Way (FCC): National Construction Safety Officer (NSCO) Kevin Burr

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2004, when he transitioned from Best of Luck to JDI to his role as Facility Plan- ner. A few notable projects that Brian worked on included: the Strescon Ready This Year’s Retirees Mix Conversion to Dry Batch Plant; the new Strescon Architectural Batch Plant in Saint John; the Schurman Concrete, from All of Us at the Summerside and Charlottetown Plant Renovations; and OSCO Aggregates OSCO Construction Group! Glenholme Wash Plant Relocation. Brian enjoys cooking and now that he has retired, you can find him at his cottage on contributed by: Janessa Kelley CPHR & ter at the Refinery and Canaport on the the Saint. John River. He also enjoys fish- Vivian Chaisson CPHR maintenance team. He transitioned to ing with his brother, and his long-term FCC in 2014 after we took on the facility goal is to visit Arizona! You could always LINDA DIXON maintenance contract. Hedley was very count on Brian to tell you the weather, dedicated to his work and could always and his peers will miss his daily updates. Linda retired from Ocean Steel in be relied on to get any task completed We would like to wish you all the best in June 2018. Linda started working at correctly and on time. Hedley is most your retirement - you will be missed! the Fredericton plant in 1971 when it proud of his wife Brenda, his kids and was York Steel, and continued to work grandchildren. In his spare time, he is an GARY CYR there after it became part of Ocean avid hunter and has made his own bow Steel & Construction Ltd. in 1995. She Gary started in May 1996 with Ocean and arrows - a skill that he passed along became Branch Manager of the Steel Steel Saint John and retired after 22 to his sons and grandchildren. He has Service Center in 2009 and worked years of service from his role of Shipper/ a passion for carpentry of course, and diligently on keeping us in the Service Receiver, in November, 2018. You will never stops building anything he can Center business during a time of intense probably find Gary enjoying his new- get his hands on. He loves to travel, and competition. She did this by providing found time at the local golf course, as going back to Newfoundland is a joy for great service to our core customers to he is an avid golfer. He also comes from him. The Group would like to wish Hed- retain their business. Her knowledge of a large family which only continues to ley a happy and healthy retirement! the steel industry and work ethic will be grow, so he will be spending much of greatly missed, and the Group extends his time with his kids and grandkids. We its best wishes to her and her family for a DAVE KIERSTEAD wish Gary only the best in his retirement long and pleasant retirement. Dave started with Strescon in October and hope he will find some time to 1970 and retired from the company in simply relax, reflect on the work he has JIM JOHNSON December 2017. Dave worked in the Pipe done over his career and be proud of a division as the Plant Superintendent and job well done. Congratulations Gary! Jim started with the company in August put in an incredible 47 years of service! 1974 and recently retired in January There wasn’t any problem in the plant GREG GORMLEY 2018 after working an incredible 43 that Dave couldn’t troubleshoot or fix. He years with the company! Jim was the Greg retired from his role of Estima- was such an integral part of the business Electrical Supervisor with FCC and tor with FCC in December 2017 with a that he returned to help us this past sum- has always been a hard working and retirement celebration in his honour. As mer during the busy months. A retire- valuable member of the team. Since witnessed in Greg’s retirement video at ment celebration was held for him as he his retirement, he has enjoyed his time the Employee Appreciation Celebration, said his final goodbyes with coworkers golfing and spending time with his wife the comments made by his co-workers and friends. Many came out to give well and grandkids. Jim, thank you for your painted a picture of someone who wishes and to show their appreciation for dedication to the Group and we wish left a mark on the team and who will everything he has done over the years. you all the best in your retirement! be deeply missed. We know that Greg We know Dave will be enjoying his retire- will find lots to do in retirement, as he ment with his wife and kids! We wish you HEDLEY POND especially enjoys travelling with his wife well in your retirement Dave - after 47 Linda. You might even see Greg firing A farewell lunch was given to Hedley on years you deserve it! up the grill when FCC hosts their annual December 20th as he prepared for his BBQ fundraiser! This just goes to show retirement at the end of 2018. For many BRIAN MAXWELL his dedication and commitment to the years, Hedley worked as a Carpen- Brian started with OSCO in November company. Greg - we wish you only the

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best as you enjoy your retire- and other activities. He makes sure to get loader when needed, and hitting ment! Congratulations! lots of time in with each of them, as they the open road in some of the are spread out over Atlantic and Western remaining tractor trailers Macleans TREVIS Canada. We wish Gordie all the best for a continues to operate. 2018 found KINGSTON happy and healthy retirement and thank John ready to make the decision to fully him for his many years of dedicated retire. He and his wife Rhonda have two Trevis retired from Ocean Steel service and contributions to Schurman’s daughters who are married with their Saint John in December 2017 after work- success! own families. They plan to continue to RV ing over 30 years with the company! Tre- in Florida in the winter, and will no doubt vis started in 1970 as an Industrial Electri- DENTON CLOW remain busy enjoying all their grandchil- cian on the maintenance team. He briefly dren’s activities. We know he’ll also be left the company to run his own business Denton’s retirement from Schurman making time to ride the motorcycle every and was asked to come back in the 90’s. Summerside has left a trail of hungry em- chance he gets. John was instrumental in He then transitioned to a Foreman role at ployees. Throughout Denton’s 22 years the success of MacLean’s, along with his as a Ready Mix Driver, he provided plant York Steel from 1998 to 2002. In 2003 he family, and we thank him for his contin- staff with tasty baked goods whipped up returned to the plant in Saint John where ued dedication once the company joined by his wife Marian. Although the treats he stayed until his retirement. Since his the OSCO Group. Best wishes to John will be missed, Denton’s legacy as a retirement, Trevis has kept very busy for a happy and healthy retirement! rebuilding and renovating his home. He is hard-working driver who was great with also an avid gardener and enjoys to hunt customers remains. Denton delivered STEVE ROBERTSON and fish in his spare time. Please join us concrete to residences and industrial sites wishing Trevis all the best and we thank throughout the island. He could be relied Steve could not have known when he you for the contributions you have made on to deliver the concrete on time and started with Strescon in Bedford, NS in over the years to the Group. provide great customer service. Denton 1986, how many decades he’d work for is a big fan of automobiles and loves to the company, and how many concrete PERRY MELVIN drive them. He and Marian have driven panels his team would produce. Steve’s to Florida too many times to count over career began with his position as labourer, A fond farewell was given to Perry when the years, with no plans to stop travelling and with skillful expertise, moved to a he retired from the Strescon Precast anytime soon. We wish Denton a happy lead-hand position within a year. In Steve’s plant in August 2018 as a Lead Hand. He and healthy retirement, and know he is 32 years of service with the Company, he started with the company in June 1996 looking forward to spending more time oversaw many production areas, with the and retired after 22 years! His peers were with his grandchildren and family. Thanks majority of his time spent being respon- the first to say that he was very easy to to Denton, for his many years of service, sible for the successful production of get along with, and was a diligent, hard contributing daily to the success of the architectural panels, many of which stand worker. He is extremely skilled in car- Schurman Concrete. proudly today in the downtown core of pentry and much of his spare time is Halifax. Steve ensured his teams were spent doing restorative work for heritage JOHN MACLEAN efficient and always met production homes uptown. Perry, thank you for your requirements. He balanced his success as hard work and dedication to the com- John has retired from MacLean’s Ready a Foreman with making great friendships pany. After 22 years, you deserve a long Mix in Montague, PE in phases; making along the way. Steve has a great sense of and happy retirement! his final exit this past year. John delivered humour, which served him well at the his first load of concrete at the age of 14 Plant, and even in retirement, can’t stay GORDON ARSENAULT and has not stopped working since! John away, attending the recent Strescon golf wore many hats at his family’s operation tournament in Nova Scotia. Steve and his Gordie, as he is known in the ready mix before OSCO purchased the company partner Pauline don’t plan to rest in circles in PEI, has been a Mixer Driver for in 2014. He started as a Ready Mix Driver retirement, either. They have recently the past 28 years. He worked out of the and then as he got older, started up the purchased a Pictou County, NS apartment Summerside plant, but delivered concrete trucking side of the business. He initially complex and have undertaken a massive all over the island, providing excellent ran a tractor trailer, hauling aggregates renovation on it, in addition to purchasing customer service wherever he was. Gor- for the company, eventually growing the a few other properties to develop and die kept the Summerside staff entertained operation to be a fully operational for- manage. Looks like “Real Estate Developer with lots of stories in between deliveries, hire trucking division. John oversaw the Steve” has been born, and we wish him and managed to balance his successful division to grow to over 30 tractor trailers, much success with this new chapter and a career at Schurman Concrete with his delivering products all over Canada and happy, healthy retirement. Thanks Steve, love of weekend bargain hunting. Gordie the US. A few years ago, John scaled for your many years of dedication and lights up in the summer when his kids back his duties and the trucking division hard work. Enjoy the time with your family, and grandkids come back to the Island to to focus on driving a mixer, hopping in a friends and projects. All the best! visit him and take part in hockey schools www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 53 people

contributed by: Janessa Kelley CPHR Canadian Tire gift card: • Todd Ervin (Strescon), 2 Zero Gravity Chairs his year’s annual OSCO Picnic was • Lindsay Simms (OCI), Samsung Theld on Saturday, August 11th at Tablet: • Kevin McGrath (Strescon), BBQ the Oak Point Campground. We had • Francis Goguen (retiree), BBQ Tool set • George Paisley (retiree), Picnic another successful year with almost • Chris Davis (Ocean Steel), Knife set Backpack 1300 employees and guests registered • Randy Malin (Strescon), $60 Costco • Scott Basque (Strescon), 5 Piece for the event! This might have been the gift card Luggage set hottest year on record, but there were plenty of snow cones to go around and • Dan Mazerolle (FCC), T-Fal Frying Thank you to our committee mem- keep everyone cooled off. This event is Pan set bers Amy Cairns and Tyler Isnor who a way for us to show our appreciation • Gordan MacQuarrie (retiree), worked hard to organize the picnic to our employees and their families for Bamboo Cutting Board set throughout the year and for arriving all their hard work and dedication to • Stewart Totten (Strescon) 1 Free bright and early to help - we couldn’t the company. We hope everyone had a Vacation Day have done it without you! Putting on fun filled day by enjoying the delicious a huge event like this means all kinds • Kevin McGrath (Strescon), InstaPot BBQ and activities, so a big thank you of help is needed throughout the day to everyone who made it out! • Greg Carrier (York Steel),$500 and we want to thank everyone who Irving Gas Card came along to help us out in any way While the BBQ was firing up burgers, • Melanie Melanson (Ocean Steel), they could. Eastern Trades College sausages and other yummy treats, DJ Bose Bluetooth Speaker were also on hand to volunteer and Duffy kept the crowd entertained and • Ashley Dooks (Group), $100 Pre- they did a great job making the day run the kids received colorful faces from paid Visa smoothly. A donation was made to the our talented face painters! Adults were College in the amount of $1,273! also able to try their luck at our auction • Cyndy Clark-Richardson (Group), tent - congratulations to this year’s Hammock Thank you to everyone who joined us to winners: • Jeff Price (Group), Movie Night Out make our company picnic yet another Package • Tamer Awad (Marque), $100 success. See you all next year!

54 connections | fall & winter 2018 www.oscoconstructiongroup.com people FRESH FACES congratulations! Ocean Steel Brittany Gilliss...... Connection Designer Family Additions: Catherine Clancy is the Joan Hackett...... Administrative Assistant apple of her daddy’s eye, and Congratulations to Mary Ann Brody Hodgson ...... Detailer weighed 7lbs, 13oz. Gates (FCC) who became a first Mike Hussey ...... Operations Manager time grandmother on October Ryan Kugler...... Plant Foreman 23rd. Baby girl Alayna Sharon Weddings: Mason MacDonald ...... Connection Designer weighed 5lbs 11oz.. Congratulations to Ben Melissa Rice ...... CNC Programmer Kilpatrick (FCC) and his wife Tanya Ring ...... Document Printer/Runner Congratulations to Ryan Breen Tracey who tied the knot on Kimberly Willar ...... Procurement Specialist (Strescon-SJ) and his wife Ashley, September 22nd. Graham Morrison...... Procurement Specialist who welcomed their first baby girl, Alice Marie Breen on August Congratulations to Jack OSCO Group Services 8th. Alice was 7lbs 6oz., and is O’Connor (OSCO) & Sarah Jennifer Gionet ...... Corporate Recruiter also the granddaughter of Eric Fitzpatrick, who were married on Stephanie Boone ...... HR Generalist Nolan (Strescon-SJ). September 29th. Michelle Roberts ...... IT Bus. Analyst/Admin Support Congratulations to Dan Fox (FCC) David Williams ...... IT Technical Support Analyst and Heather Fox (FCC) who Special Anniversaries: became proud grandparents for FCC Construction Congratulations to retiree Fred the 2nd time, when daughter Brown (Ocean Steel-SJ) and his Tamer Awad...... Assistant Project Manager Vanessa and son in law Jamie wife Cathy, who recently celebrat- Serge Landry ...... Estimator welcomed their first child, baby ed their 50th wedding anniversary. Oliver Logue ...... Estimator boy Oliver George Brown, on The happy couple were married in October 12th. Saint John, NB on Sept. 28, 1968. Strescon Fred was a welder in OSCO’s fab- Congratulations to Aaron rication shop for 39 years. Callum Young ...... Business Development Associate Johnson (FCC) and his wife Kaylee Barnes ...... QC Inspector Stephanie on the birth of their Ryan Boone ...... QC Inspector second child. Baby boy Eric was Applause: Clintwood Rolle Jr...... QC Inspector born on May 29th weighing 7 lbs. Congratulations to Michelle OSCO Concrete Congratulations to Brendan Snider (Group), who recently Clancy (Strescon-SJ) and his received her Payroll Compliance Angela Armstrong...... Maintenance Planner (Bedford) wife Erica who welcomed a baby Practitioner Designation (PCP). Shawn Worthen...... Dispatcher (Bedford) girl on July 2nd, 2018. Emma

OSCO Group Bursary Program

contributed by: Tyler Isnor Bursary Recipients are: be continuing her Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) at DAL and Jessica has been • Jonathan Adams, son of Steve ach year, the OSCO Construction accepted into the Bachelor of Science Adams (Group Services) Group sponsors an educational (Biology) program at UPEI. E • Sarah Fraser, daughter of John bursary draw. The draw is open to chil- Fraser (Strescon) dren of employees, summer students Congratulations to Jonathan, Sarah and and co-op students who are pursuing • Jessica MacLeod,daughter of Darren Jessica. We wish them and all of the post-secondary education. Three draws MacLeod (MacLean Ready Mix) other applicants best of luck with their future studies. are held, each for a $500 bursary. We Jonathan will be continuing his are pleased to announce that our 2018 Bachelor of Nursing at MUN, Sarah will www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2018 55 Our Locations STRUCTURAL STEEL: READY-MIX (OSCO Concrete): AGGREGATES:

OCEAN STEEL - Corporate office & SJ plant OSCO CONCRETE NB - Saint John plant OSCO AGGREGATES 400 Chesley Drive, Saint John, NB • CA 101 Ashburn Lake Rd., Saint John, NB • CA 749 Little Dyke Rd, Debert, NS • CA Phone: (506) 632-2600 Phone: (506) 633-8877 Phone: (902) 662-3722 Member Since • 1955 Member Since • 1963 Member Since • 2008 OCEAN STEEL - New England Sales Office OSCO CONCRETE NB - Moncton plant OSCO AGGREGATES 40 Burlington Mall Road, Suite 207 1212 Berry Mills Rd, Moncton, NB • CA 248 Canaan Mountain Road, Burlington, MA • USA Phone: (506) 858-7110 Canaan Mountain, NS • CA Phone: (781) 221-2152 Member Since • 2004 Phone: (902) 546-2373 Member Since • 1991 Member Since • 2014 SCHURMAN CONCRETE - Summerside plant YORK STEEL - Plant & service center 240 MacEwen Rd, Summerside, PE • CA 550 Wilsey Road, Fredericton, NB • CA Phone: (902) 888-4331 CONSTRUCTION: Phone: (506) 444-7989 Member Since • 2004 Member Since • 1995 FCC CONSTRUCTION - office SCHURMAN CONCRETE 400 Chesley Drive, Saint John, NB • CA OCEAN STEEL CORPORATION - Office Charlottetown office & plant Phone: (506) 632-7800 53 Shaw Road, Conklin, NY • USA 412 Mount Edward Rd, Charlottetown, PE • CA Member Since • 1960 Phone: (607) 584-7500 Phone: (902) 628-0127 Member Since • 2004 Member Since • 2004 MARQUE CONSTRUCTION - office 400 Chesley Drive, Saint John, NB • CA MACLEAN’S READY-MIX - Montague plant Phone: (506) 634-1144 PRECAST: 669 Queen’s Road, Montague, PE • CA Member Since • 1966 Phone: (902) 838-2925 STRESCON LIMITED Member Since • 2012 KENNEBEC CONSTRUCTION - office Corporate Office & SJ plant 400 Chesley Drive, Saint John, NB • CA 101 Ashburn Lake Rd., Saint John, NB • CA SACKVILLE CONCRETE Phone: (506) 632-7800 Phone: (506) 633-8877 Nova Scotia office & plant Member Since • 1994 Member Since • 1963 17 Estates Road, Lower Sackville, NS • CA Phone: (902) 864-3230 STRESCON LIMITED - Bedford office & plant Member Since • 2008 REBAR: 131 Duke St., Bedford, NS • CA Phone: (902) 494-7400 BEDFORD READY-MIX - plant OCEAN STEEL REBAR LIMITED Member Since • 1978 414 Bluewater Rd., Bedford, NS • CA Saint John office & plant Phone: (902) 835-0882 400 Chesley Drive, Saint John, NB • CA STRESCON LIMITED - New England Sales Office Member Since • 2008 Phone: (506) 632-2600 40 Burlington Mall Road, Suite 207 Member Since • 1955 Burlington, MA • USA GLENHOLME READY-MIX - plant Phone: (781) 221-2153 749 Little Dyke Road, Glenholme, NS • CA ALLSTAR REBAR NOVA SCOTIA Member Since • 1991 Phone: (902) 662-3722 Office & plant Member Since • 2008 48 Duke Street, Bedford, NS • CA BORCHERDT CONCRETE PRODUCTS Phone: (902) 832-0917 ANNAPOLIS VALLEY READY-MIX - Plant Office & plant Member Since • 2008 326 Hardscratch Road, Brooklyn, NS • CA 20 Park Drive, Windsor, NS • CA Phone: (902) 742-7811 Phone: (902) 798-2291 Member Since • 2008 Member Since • 2008