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Canadian Construction Association Presents National Construction Awards
Quebec City, April 27, 2006 --The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) today presented its annual awards to honour the outstanding contribution of individuals, companies, and organizations within the Canadian construction industry. The awards were presented at CCA's 85th Annual Conference taking place in Quebec City, Quebec.
The recipients were as follows:
Environmental Achievement Award - Miller Paving Ltd. of Markham, Ontario. Miller's development and advancements in the use of Cold In-place Pavement Reclamation and Recycling has had numerous environmental benefits. By recycling and reusing existing asphalt, the Cold-in Place system has meant that new pavement material is conserved, less energy is required, fewer disposal sites are required, and traffic congestion is reduced.
An honourable mention was awarded to Ledcor Alberta Limited for its salt storage and leaching prevention program.
Trade Contractor Award of Excellence - Mr. Andre Morin, Vice-President of Acier AGF of Longueuil, Quebec. Among Mr. Morin's many accomplishments include co-founder of the Association de la construction de Quebec, founding President of the Centre d'etude et de recherche pour l'avancement de la construction au Quebec, and has sat on a number of Boards and committees throughout the construction sector, including acting as the Quebec representative on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Construction Association.
Member Association Award of Excellence - The Alberta Construction Association (ACA). ACA has launched a series of successful campaigns aimed at influencing specific provincial government policies, promoting careers in construction to Alberta youth, creating scholarships, supplying more timely cost-effective communications, and upgrading and improving the province's electronic tendering network.
Excellence in Innovation Award, sponsored by the Institute for Research in Construction - The TITAN Bridge Lifting System developed by Mammoet Canada Ltd. of Cambridge, Ontario. This system, developed in 2000 and now utilized on several projects, allows for the removal of old bridges and quick installation of fully assembled new bridges. Its use of self-propelled modular transporters and climbing towers allows for quick demolition, rapid construction and installation, and even the recycling of existing bridges.
Honourable mentions were also given to the Auto Cad and Total Station Integration used by a joint venture of PCL and Maxam in Regina, Saskatchewan, as well as to Cana Management Ltd. of Calgary for the removal of integrated structural columns.
General Contractor Award of Excellence - Mr. Karl Green of St. John's, Newfoundland. As President of Marlyn Construction Ltd. of St. John's, Newfoundland since 1990, Karl Green has been the driving force behind several large scale projects in Newfoundland. He has served as Chairman of the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association, Chair of the CCA General Contractors Council, and a CCA Executive member throughout the 1990s.
National Safety Award, sponsored by Vipond Inc. - Aluma Systems. Aluma's commitment to safety stretches back 30 years with the introduction of its "Aluma Beam", which has significantly enhanced safety on construction sites. In addition, Aluma's Safety Management System includes a strong company-wide policy, specialized safety programs, and stated safety goals. Aluma employees participate, and in many cases, initiated industry safety groups and programs across the country.
Roadbuilders Award of Excellence, sponsored by Heavy Construction News - Mr. Lloyd Ferguson of Dufferin Construction Company in Oakville, Ontario. Under Lloyd Ferguson's leadership, Dufferin has made employee development and promotion a priority. In addition, Mr. Ferguson has served as the President of various associations, including the Ontario Road Builders Association, the Ontario Sewer and Watermain Association, and serves on a number of corporate and institutional Boards. In his community, Mr. Ferguson has been elected to his local school board and municipal council, and has played leadership roles with his local museum, conservation area, and utilities.
CCA Person of the Year, sponsored by PCL - Mr. Michael O'Malley of PCL Constructors in Mississauga, Ontario. Mr. O'Malley has acted as a manager with some of the highest-profile construction projects in the Greater Toronto Area, including BCE Place, the Bay Adelaide Centre, the National Trade Centre, and currently, the massive new terminal development at Pearson Airport. He was a pioneer in formalizing the concept of "partnering" in all his contracts, a concept that reinforces the notion of joint problem solving and joint collaboration. He also serves as a regular lecturer at the University of Toronto, and a curriculum advisor at George Brown College.
CCA also announced the creation of two new awards. The first, to be awarded in March 2004, will honour local associations who have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to the Gold Seal program. The second will pay tribute to those individuals or companies who have demonstrated the highest commitment to community service. To kick off this community award, CCA announced that its local associations will be invited to take part in a national food drive competition, with all proceeds to be donated to local Food Banks.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Canadian Construction Association
Jeff Morrison
Director of Communications and Environment
c/o Chateau Frontenac
1-800-441-1414