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Winter/Spring 2017VOICETHE

Inside This Issue

Page 2 Biggest and best turnout at this year’s AGM and 50th Anniversary Celebrations! • Thanks to all of our AGM Conference Sponsors!

Page 3 BC Road Builders’ History Book and Transportation Infrastructure Magazine are available now! • Contractor of the Year Award Winners

Page 4 BC Road Builders’ 2017 Strategic Work Plan • Kelly Scott is new BC Road Builders' President as Jack Davidson retires • Betty Spalton Scholarship Awards are being accepted now

Page 5 2016 AGM Conference

Page 6 Getting to Know You – BCRB Director Profiles

Save the date! BC Road Builders’ Annual Ivan Hanchard Charity Golf Tournament taking place on May 5th

Remember to mark your calendars and start planning your teams for the BC Road Builders’ 48th Annual Ivan Hanchard Charity Golf Tournament taking place on Friday, May 5th at Northview Golf and Country Club in Surrey.

The registration package for the tournament will be available by mid-March, and this event sells out so do not delay in getting your registration forms in! A few important things to remember:

• Registrations and sponsorships are taken on a first come, first served basis

• You are encouraged to get in touch with other members you wish to golf with to confirm their availability before you list them on your team

• Please plan to sponsor a hole(s) or donate a fantastic prize for the charity silent auction taking place during dinner

This year, we will once again be rais-ing money for two great causes, BC Children’s Hospital and the Association’s Betty Spalton Scholarship Fund. Over the last fifteen years, we have donated

over $400,000 to the BC Children’s Hospital to purchase new equipment and aid with the hospital expansion campaign. In addition, the Association raises funds to award up to two scholarships each year to individuals pursuing educations that will lead to careers in the road building and heavy construction industries.

There are once again opportunities to sponsor holes/contests. Members are encouraged to get creative and think of unique silent auction items. For example, offer a gift certificate towards a service your company provides, or pick up cool electronics, gadgets or other items you would love to get (no corporate apparel please).

EVENTS CALENDAR CCA ANNUAL CONFERENCE March 19-23, 2017Barcelo Maya Palace Deluxe, Riviera Maya, Mexico

ANNUAL IVAN HANCHARD CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENTMay 5, 2017Northview Golf & Country Club, Surrey

FALL CONFERENCESeptember 17-19, 2017Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort, Kelowna

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & WINTER CELEBRATIONSDecember 7-9, 2017 The Fairmont Empress, Victoria

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Biggest and best turnout at this year’s AGM and 50th Anniversary Celebrations!

The BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and 50th Anniversary Celebrations from December 1 to 3 at the Fairmont Empress and Victoria Conference Centre.

The conference had the best ever turnout with over 700 registered participants including members and partners from government and other associations.

As always, the AGM Conference events, including the Leaders’ Luncheon, Grand Reception at the Royal BC Museum, AGM, Deputy Minister’s Contractor Awards Luncheon, 50th Golden Anniversary Gala Dinner and Dance and Champagne Breakfast were all very well-attended events that provided great networking opportunities for members and industry partners.

SOME NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS:

Thursday, December 1

• Leaders’ Luncheon included a keynote address from Premier Christy Clark; Premier Clark presented outgoing association President Jack Davidson with a special Deputy Minister’s Award of Excellence Legacy Award in recognition of his hard work and service to British Columbians.

• Construction and Maintenance Sector Meetings were well-attended; The Construction Sector welcomed to the board Paul Simpson and Collin Blonarowitz; The Maintenance Sector welcomed new sector Chair Dan Beaulac; The new Service and Supply Sector Chair is Nikki Keith (see Getting to Know You Profiles on page 6).

• Special thanks to outgoing directors William Hoban (Construction Director), Jason Sherwood (Service & Supply Sector Chair) and Réal Charrois (Maintenance Sector Chair).

• Member partners had a great time exploring the Twelve Days of Christmas displays and indulging in high tea at the Butchart Gardens.

• At this year’s Grand Reception at the Royal BC Museum, delegates were able to network and also check out the special Mammoths! Giants of the Ice Age exhibit.

Friday, December 2

• Delegates started the day at the Construction Safety Breakfast followed by the Association’s 50th Annual General Meeting where the membership bestowed outgoing President Jack Davidson and his wife Marilyn Davidson with honourary lifetime memberships.

• Member partners had a unique opportunity to participate in a cooking demonstration and competition learning how it make Tarte au Chocolat with Fairmont Pastry Chef AJ Thalakkat.

• The Service and Supply Sector welcomed Chris Moore from McLean & Armstrong LLP to its executive committee as Secretary.

• Members were recognized by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at this year’s Deputy Minister’s Contractor of the Year Awards Luncheon (see list on page 3).

• The 50th Golden Anniversary Gala Banquet Dinner and Dance lived up to its grand reputation and was a fun evening with great surprises (including special 50th anniversary ornaments for the ladies and scarves for the gentlemen); special retirement and honourary member presentations were made to Jack and Marilyn Davidson and presentations were made to outgoing Chair Chad Tenney and incoming Chair Steve Drummond.

Saturday, December 3

• The conference concluded with the fantastic Champagne Brunch.

Thank you to all of our members and partners who sponsored elements of the conference, and to all delegates for participating and taking the time to celebrate the Association’s 50th anniversary!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2016

AGM CONFERENCE SPONSORS

ARGO ROAD MAINTENANCEATS TRAFFIC GROUPB&B CONTRACTING

BA BLACKTOPBC CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ALLIANCE

BFL CANADABLUE PINE ENTERPRISES

BOMAG CANADABRANDT TRACTOR

CAPILANO HIGHWAY SERVICESCARIBOU ROAD SERVICES

DGS ASTRO PAVINGEMCON SERVICES

EMIL ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION FINNINGFUELEX

GREEN ROADS RECYCLINGHALL CONSTRUCTORS

HUSKY ENERGYICBA

INTACT INSURANCEINTERIOR ROADS

ISLAND ASPHALT COMPANYJJM CONSTRUCTIONJPW ROAD & BRIDGE

LAFARGE CANADALAKES DISTRICT MAINTENANCE

MAINROAD GROUPMCELHANNEY CONSULTING SERVICES

NECHAKO GROUP OF COMPANIESNILEX

PETER KIEWIT SONS ULC PITTMAN ASPHALT

RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERSROADWAY TRAFFIC PRODUCTS

SELKIRK PAVINGSMS EQUIPMENT

STANTECTHE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH

AMERICATRAVELERS CANADA

TRG GROUP BENEFITS & PENSIONSTRISURA GUARANTEETYBO CONTRACTING

VALLEY TRAFFICVSA HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE

WAJAXWELLS FARGO EQUIPMENT FINANCE

WESTERN SURETY COMPANYWESTERRA EQUIPMENT

WILSON M. BECK INSURANCE SERVICES WINVAN PAVING

YELLOWHEAD ROAD & BRIDGE

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BC Road Builders’ History Book and Transportation Infrastructure Magazine are available now!

CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

The Deputy Minister’s Contractor of the Year Awards recognizes excellence in the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. Transportation contractors make seismic upgrades to keep roads safe, build relationships with local communities to minimize traffic flow disruption during construction, respond to emergency situations and work within short construction windows and sometimes adverse conditions to ensure our roads and bridges are safe and reliable.

AWARD FOR PAVINGWinnerAdventure Paving - A Division of YCS Holdings Ltd.

Award of Excellence 2016 in Recognition of Excellence in Paving for Tuck Inlet Road Paving

Honourable MentionsInteroute Construction Ltd. DBA Selkirk Paving

Honourable Mention 2016 in Recognition of Excellence in Paving for Hwy 6 Burton to Fauquier and Local Area Side Roads

Lafarge Canada Inc.

Honourable Mention 2016 in Recognition of Excellence in Paving for Asphalt Resurfacing – H10, H15, H91, H99 – Lower Mainland Area

AWARD FOR GRADINGWinnerMRC Total Build Limited Partnership

Award of Excellence 2016 in Recognition of Excellence in Grading for Stanley Park Causeway Pedestrian and Cycling Safety Improvements

Honourable MentionsTybo Contracting Ltd.

Honourable Mention 2016 in Recognition of Excellence in Grading for Malakwa Bridge

Jakes Construction Ltd. of Chilliwack

Honourable Mention 2016 in Recognition of Excellence in Grading for Dragon Lake Rd to Quartz Rd Four Laning

AWARD FOR BRIDGES & STRUCTURESWinnerArdy Rigging Ltd.

Award of Excellence 2016 in Recognition of Excellence in Bridges and Structures for Hagwilget Bridge Rehabilitation

Honourable Mentions

Eurovia BC

Honourable Mention 2016 in Recognition of Excellence in Bridges and Structures for Bertrand Creek Bridge Replacement

Surespan Construction

Honourable Mention 2016 in Recognition of Excellence in Bridges and Structures for Hudson Hope Bridge Post-Tensioning Strand Rehabilitation

AWARD FOR ROAD & BRIDGE MAINTENANCEWinnerYellowhead Road and Bridge (North Peace) Ltd.

Award of Excellence 2016 in Recognition of Excellence in Road and Bridge Maintenance for Area 22 - North Peace (Fort St. John)

Honourable MentionMainroad South Island Contracting Limited Partnership (LP)

Honourable Mention 2016 in Recognition of Excellence in Road and Bridge Maintenance for Service Area 1 - South Island (Victoria)

AWARD FOR SAFETY INNOVATIONWinnerMainroad Lower Mainland Contracting Ltd.

Award of Excellence 2016 in Recognition of Excellence in Safety Innovation for High Speed Traffic Control Training

Honourable MentionJPW Road and Bridge Inc.

Honourable Mention 2016 in Recognition of Excellence in Bridges and Structures for Portable Vacuum Hole Excavator

AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICEWinnerEmcon Services Ltd.

Award of Excellence 2016 in Recognition of Community Service

The BC Road Builders proudly released its history book during the AGM and 50th Anniversary Celebrations in December. The book entitled, Fifty Years of Building BC – A Proud History of the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association, highlights the storied history of the Association from how it first formed, to how it progressed into the great organization it is today.

It includes a lot of pictures of important people in the Association’s history along with the spectacular infrastructure projects our members have been involved in and we hope you enjoy it. The books are available for order through the Association’s website now.

The BC Road Builders also worked hard to produce a new Transportation Infrastructure in BC magazine which highlights the importance of continued investment in transportation infrastructure across BC. The magazine is being sent to all members, association part-ners, government representatives and MLAs. Thank you to all members who placed ads in this special publication.

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Kelly Scott is new BC Road Builders' President as Jack Davidson retires

After 18 years as president with the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association, Jack Davidson retired in January. Jack was very effective in all aspects of the job, including: strategic planning, government relations, educational programs and conferences, media and public relations and WorkSafeBC liaison for the Association’s 265 member firms.

As voted upon by members at the 2016 Annual General Meeting, Jack and Marilyn were be-stowed Honourary Lifetime Memberships with the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association. A presentation was made during the Gala Dinner and Dance and Jack was also gifted a special painting that the board of directors had commissioned for him.

Kelly Scott has been appointed president after spending the last year as vice president. Kelly is well known to the industry in Western Canada. He has held senior leadership positions in the heavy equipment industry throughout Western Canada and the UK over the past 35 years.

BETTY SPALTON SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ARE BEING ACCEPTED NOW

The Betty Spalton Scholarship Fund was established by the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association in 1999 to provide financial support to individuals obtaining ed-ucations in fields associated with the road building and heavy construction industries. As one of the goals of this fund is to encourage diversity in the industry, preference is given to females and/or members of minority groups.

The fund honours Betty Spalton, an industry and Association leader who died after a brief illness in 1999. Betty began her career with BC's Ministry of Transportation and Highways. She later served as District Highways Manager in McBride and went on to become President and General Manager of the Okanagan South (Penticton) Division of Argo Road Maintenance. As an active member of the BC Road Builders’ board of directors, she headed the maintenance sector and was an acknowledged expert in maintenance policy, standards, business man-agement and construction in general. Betty’s outstanding contribution to the Association and the industry has been an inspiration to many in the industry.

The BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association is now accepting applications for 2017. Please encourage any of your employees, family or friends who may be eligible to find out more about the Betty Spalton Scholarship Program (information is on our website at www.roadbuilders.bc.ca/education_fund.php).

BC Road Builders’ 2017 Strategic Work Plan

The 2017 board of directors met in January to develop the Association’s strategic goals, priorities and government asks for this year. The two-day strategic planning retreat took place in downtown Vancouver bringing together staff and the board of directors, which has three new directors and one returning director (see Getting to Know You Profiles on page 6).

The board of directors did a current SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis for the Association and determined seven general goals incorporating strategies, action items and government asks. The board also developed committees to help work on each of the goals. Members are encour-aged to share ideas and let us know if you are interested in becoming involved.

The board of directors will be using this strategic work plan as the basis for meetings with all stakeholders including represen-tatives from the Premier’s Office, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, mu-nicipalities, BC Hydro, BC Construction Safety Alliance, Canadian Construction Association and others.

The 2017 Strategic Work Plan is available now and will be sent to all MLAs, MPs and municipalities this spring.

BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association

VISIONThe BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association is the recognized advocate for the development and maintenance of core infrastructure and a balanced, safe transportation system that promotes economic growth and a sustainable environment.

MISSIONWe communicate strong, clear industry positions and expectations to governments and stakeholders.

We promote awareness, innovative solutions and value for investment in core infrastructure.

We provide training, safety awareness, support, fellowship, ethical leadership and a strong voice for our members.

ABOUT USThe BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association was established in 1966 by twelve founding firms. In 1989, the maintenance sector joined the association’s construction and service and supply sectors in order to provide a single, unified voice for the industry. Since that time, the association has grown to include over 250 member companies representing over 10,000 workers including privatized highway maintenance contractors, construction contractors, underground/utility contractors, paving contractors and various service and suppliers.

The BC Road Builders is a non-profit organization that is registered under the Societies Act and is governed by its constitution and bylaws.

We pride ourselves in bringing the industry together to discuss issues, to find solutions to challenges, to maximize business opportunities and to celebrate our successes.

In British Columbia and indeed in all of Canada, the strength of our economy has always been tied to a strong transportation infrastructure program. In order to provide the excellent healthcare, education and other important social benefits that British Columbia and Canada are envied for, we must continue to have a strong and growing economy. Transportation has a significant impact on jobs, trade, quality of life and the overall economy.

STRATEGIC WORK PLAN2017

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPAST CHAIR / CCA REPRESENTATIVEChad Tenney, Hall Constructors

CHAIRSteve Drummond, Capilano Highway Services

VICE CHAIRTodd Strynadka, Terus Construction Ltd.

SECRETARY – TREASURERScott Griffin, Renaissance Group Chartered Professional Accountants Ltd.

CHAIR - CONSTRUCTION SECTORRoss Gilmour, Peter Kiewit Infrastructure Co.

CHAIR - MAINTENANCE SECTOR / HR, TRAINING & CAREER DEV. REPDan Beaulac, Billabong Road & Bridge Maint. Nechako Northcoast Construction

CHAIR - SERVICE & SUPPLY SECTORNikki Keith, Wilson M. Beck Services Inc.

DIRECTOR - CONSTRUCTIONGlen Barker, Norland Limited

DIRECTOR - MAINTENANCESandi Paulson, Argo Group of Companies

DIRECTOR - MUNICIPAL RELATIONS / CCA REPRESENTATIVEStan Weismiller, Winvan Paving Ltd.

DIRECTOR - CONSTRUCTIONPaul Simpson, Jacob Bros. Construction

DIRECTOR - MAINTENANCEKevin Higgins, YRB Group of Companies

DIRECTOR - CONSTRUCTION SAFETYJoe Wrobel, JPW Road & Bridge Inc.

DIRECTOR - PAVINGColin Blonarowitz, Emil Anderson Construction (EAC) Inc.

ASSOCIATION STAFFPRESIDENT Kelly Scott

OPERATIONS MANAGER / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENTTanjeet Kalsi

COMMUNICATIONS & MEMBERSHIP MANAGERParveen Parhar

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Roxanne La Claire

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2017 Chair Steve Drummond presented

outgoing Chair Chad Tenney with the

BC Road Builders’ Past Chair gold pin.A special presentation was made to Jack and Marilyn Davidson.

Members, MLAs and industry partners

network at the Leaders’ Luncheon.Premier Clark addresses attendees at

the Leaders’ Luncheon.

This year’s Grand Reception was at capacity!

This year’s Gala Dinner and Dance

celebrated the BC Road Builders’ 50th

Golden Anniversary.Special presentations were made to the

existing founding members of the BC

Road Builders at the 2016 AGM.

It was a full house at the Deputy Minister’s Contractor of the Year Awards Luncheon.

The conference concluded with the popular Champagne Brunch.

2016 AGM Conference

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUBCRB DIRECTOR PROFILESFor this issue, we are pleased to introduce you to the new faces on the 2017 board of directors. If you would like to have your company profiled in a future issue, please contact Parveen Parhar (parveen@roadbuilders.bc.ca).

Dan Beaulac - Nechako Group of Companieswww.nechako-northcoast.com

What are the principle activities of your company?Road and Bridge Maintenance and Construction; Municipal Construction.

What is your role with the company? I am General Manager of Operations for Nechako and Billabong Road Maintenance.

What is your favourite thing about working there?Every day brings new and different challenges; never gets to be mundane.

Why are you excited about joining the BC Road Builders’ board of directors? What do you hope to accomplish?I am excited to learn how the board functions, what it really does and contribute to its ongoing success.

Collin Blonarowitz - Emil Anderson Constructionwww.eac.bc.ca

What are the principle activities of your company? Heavy civil, paving, mining, railway, maintenance, land development and housing.

What is your role with the company? General Superintendent overseeing project execution, resourcing and scheduling.

What is your favourite thing about working there?Sense of accomplishment; pride in building BC infrastructure.

Why are you excited about joining the BC Road Builders’ board of directors? What do you hope to accomplish?Being part of a long-term BC wide institution influencing change to the industry.

Nikki C. Keith, CAIB - Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services www.wmbeck.com

What are the principle activities of your company? Providing bonds, general insurance and risk management to the various construction industries, as well as other industries.

What is your role with the company? Partner; manage a book of business; client/corporate/association relationships.

What is your favourite thing about working there?Building and maintaining client relationships; problem solving; learning industry issues and how

they relate to insurance and risk management.

Why are you excited about joining the BC Road Builders’ board of directors? I’ve been involved with the BC Road Builders for most of the 21 years working at Wilson M. Beck Insurance. Many of our clients are members of the Association so working within a board position will help me bring forward issues that we see with respect to insurance and bonding. It will also improve my understanding of the issues from the contractor’s perspective allowing us to better assist our clients and keep the insurance and bond rates down and provide better risk management practices.

What do you hope to accomplish?I hope to help the Association grow the membership; assist in resolving industry issues (such as working on ICBC issues and risk management); improve my knowledge of the industry; and continue to build and grow relationships within the industry.

Paul Simpson - Jacob Bros. Constructionwww.jacobbros.ca

What are the principle activities of your company? Jacob Bros. Construction is a multi-disciplined general contractor with primary business focus on civil construction and building construction.

What is your role with the company? Internal Operations Manager

What is your favourite thing about working there?Diversity, continual learning and never a dull moment.

Why are you excited about joining the BC Road Builders’ board of directors? What do you hope to accomplish?As a past board member, I am aware of the significant contribution the BC Road Builders makes to our industry and I am excited and appreciate to once again be given the opportunity to participate as a board member. I am looking forward to being a part of the team that enables the BC Road Builders to set and achieve their strategic goals and objectives.