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Construction Group, published every Spring and Fall to share news and information with our valued customers & employees Irving Oil Home Office & Parking Garage Comments and submissions are greatly appreciated and may be sent to the projects wrap up. editor/designer: Tammy Legacy, c/o OSCO Construction Group 400 Chesley Drive, Saint John, NB • Canada • E2K 5L6 See stories on pages 4-8 email: [email protected] www.oscoconstructiongroup.com message from the president Message from the President new: the AISC tried similar trade concrete components for our valued petitions in 1988 and 2001. In both customers in the United States. instances, they were unsuccessful. On the safety front, we have imple- For this recent AISC petition, after mented a new policy of requiring chin submitting Canadian trade data to straps on all safety helmets to hold the U.S. Department of Commerce, them in-place in the event of a fall. In the DOC has initially concluded that addition, we are also moving towards no unfair trade has occurred be- the use of Type II hard hats which tween our two countries and that no give users additional protection from antidumping or countervailing duties side impacts to the skull. The use of should be assessed against Canadian better headgear in our manufactur- fabricators exporting into the USA. ing plants and construction sites is This is very good news for Canadian something we feel passionate about. steel manufacturers and, although the I have spoken many times in the past DOC is not finalized its determination about making the right choices when yet, we are hopeful that their initial we perform our work; how OSCO finding will not be changed or over- Construction Group team members turned. On the other hand, in the case should always rank the importance of of China and Mexico, most of its fabri- what they’re doing as follows: “Safety, cators were hit with high antidumping Quality, Schedule, Cost”. We need and/or countervailing duties. to do everything we can to improve s we approach the end of 2019, I’m Apleased to report that our group has been firing on all cylinders. Every “I have spoken many times in the past about making the line of business has experienced a right choices when we perform our work; how OSCO good book of work and is looking to forward to a strong 2020. Both our Construction Group team members should always rank Canadian and American markets are contributing to this optimistic outlook. the importance of what they’re doing as follows: “Safety, Quality, Schedule, Cost”... This defines who we are as a The beginning of the year started out somewhat tenuous when company and what we really believe in.” the American Institute of Steel Construction, on behalf of its fabri- cator members, filed an antidump- We are looking forward to, once the chances of avoiding injury to ing and countervailing duty petition again, the historically stable, fair-trade our employees, subcontractors and against Canada, China and Mexico. relationship with our good neighbours invited guests. This defines who we USA-based trade actions against to the south. As such, we will continue are as a company and what we really Canadian steel fabricators are not to bid and manufacture steel and believe in. Co-operation by all parties continued on page 10... www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2019 3 projects Project FCC Construction joined EllisDon in 2016 as joint venture partners to manage the construction of the new Irving Oil Wrap-up: Home Office. The project is located on the corner of King Square South and Sydney Street in Saint John, New Brunswick. Irving Oil Home Office contributed by: Luke Johnson P.Eng., PMP, GSC was redeveloped as part of this proj- numerous options to Irving ect, including heritage street lights, Oil for business meetings, he Irving Oil Home Office proj- brick pavers and specially selected conferences and town T ect is now substantially complete red oak trees. A soil cell system was hall sessions. The building and the building is fully occupied. installed below the sidewalk, consist- mechanical and electri- This multi-year construction project ing of a structural matrix to support cal system provide various involved every division of the OSCO the sidewalk above, with adequate soil levels of fail-over protection Construction Group. The Home volume to ensure the new trees can modes, allowing business Office is not only a landmark in the grow to their full potential. Red oaks critical operations to con- City of Saint John but is a world class are known to grow exceptionally tall tinue regardless of the state building using state of the art material, and provide spectacular red autumn of external service provid- systems and construction techniques. foliage. Hampstead granite was used ers. These measures in- for granite curbs and tree surrounds, clude generator power, UPS The building is beautifully designed as well as a granite sett fan pattern at systems, redundant and and constructed, utilizing many natu- the main entrance to the building. diverse internet services. ral materials both inside and out. The Indiana limestone façade will weather During construction, desktop, tablet Currently the construction beautifully and become more vibrant and smartphone based software was team is cleaning up minor with time. Hampstead granite from used to improve coordination and deficiencies, completing right here in the Saint John region collaboration between trades, the commissioning activities and working was used extensively throughout construction management team, con- on some changes to the rear terrace the project. The main floor includes sultants and the owner. The building’s landscaping. Final documentation is rift-cut white oak wall panels and structural, mechanical and electrical also being compiled, such as as-builts Adair limestone flooring quarried in systems were all modeled using 3D and maintenance manuals. LEED doc- Quebec. Moncer white oak flooring revit modeling software. Bluebeam, umentation is also being submitted is used throughout the building. The Fieldwire and Navisworks software as required, to confirm the buildings center atrium brings natural light into proved to be excellent tools to man- LEED certification. Although these the building, provides interconnec- age the huge volume of project data. activities might seem minor, they are tion between the floors and is visually important to complete correctly, as stunning from both inside and out of Cutting edge technology was not just the building moves into its operational the building. used to facilitate construction but phase of life. incorporated into the building as well. The impact of this project extends Leading edge audio visual technology Congratulations to all involved, for an- outside of the boundaries of the and communications systems provide other successful team project! property. The surrounding streetscape 4 connections | fall & winter 2019 www.oscoconstructiongroup.com www.oscoconstructiongroup.com connections | fall & winter 2019 5 projects Irving Oil Parking Garage contributed by: Alex Linero P.Eng., and the Project Management was Saint John Fire and Rescue Kim Doggett & Dave Dunnett P.Eng. provided in part by CBCL Limited, Services Headquarters, working in conjunction with Irving Old No.2 Engine House ith the construction of Irving Oil’s Project Management Office. Museum, the former Pro- W Oil’s world-class Home Office vincial Courthouse heritage in Uptown Saint John, NB, came the As with many urban projects, the building and St. Malachy’s need for additional parking. A new, location presented logistical compli- Memorial High School. 327-vehicle precast concrete garage cations which needed to be taken into was designed to address that need. consideration. Located within Saint The OSCO Construction Like the new office building, the John’s Heritage Conservation area, it Group is proud to have architectural design of the garage was important that the new structure played a significant role in was provided by B+H Architects, with both blend with its surroundings, yet the construction of the new overall structural design provided complement Irving’s new Home Office parking structure, providing by Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.. building. The new parking structure and installing rebar, ready- Construction of the new garage was off King Street East is also located on mix concrete, and precast managed by Maxim Construction Inc. a tight lot, framed on three sides by; concrete components.