WESTERN BUILT The voice of the construction industry in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba Spring 2023 Honouring History, Building Opportunity Canada Post Publications Agreement Number: 40609661WESTERN BUILT Spring 2023 3 WESTERN BUILT The voice of the construction industry in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba OPENING REMARKS 07 British Columbia 09 Alberta 10 Saskatchewan 11 Manitoba 12 BRITISH COLUMBIA A LESSON IN MASS TIMBER The University of British Columbia, located in Vancouver, is a leader in building with innovation and foresight. Their new Gateway Building will continue this trend with a focus on health and wellness, architectural excellence, and open and respectful dialogue with Indigenous representatives and Elders. PROJECT SPOTLIGHTS 16 ALBERTA BUILDING BACK BETTER The Mulder house renovation and retrofit in Edmonton, Alberta, was a multi-purpose endeavour; build a second storey suite so the owners could age in place and extended family could move in, and ensure the new structure was as efficient as possible. 20 SASKATCHEWAN REIMAGINING THE GLOBE THEATRE Bats weren’t the only issue at the Globe Theatre in Regina, Saskatchewan. Crumbling infrastructure meant it was time to tear down… OR… reimagine. Owners opted for the latter and began an intensive upgrade that will help actors keep the magic alive during performances in the future. 24 MANITOBA HONOURING HISTORY, BUILDING OPPORTUNITY Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company’s new building in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, will unite a company and create opportunity in the city’s downtown core. As a forward-thinking workplace environment, it will also include a soaring lobby space, a floating feature staircase, a floor reserved entirely for a gym, and outdoor terraces on two different levels. FEATURES 27 Innovate or Die 29 Accelerating Innovation: The Amplified Power of University- Industry Partnerships 31 Are Smart Buildings a Back Door for Hackers? 33 Retrofit Strategies for Future Warmer Climates 36 Green Roofing Gone Wrong 38 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS This issue’s four Project Profiles were written by staff writer Paul Adair. Thank you to all of the experts who contributed their knowledge in this issue of Western Built, in the form of messages, expert interviews, and feature articles. COVER DETAILS4 http://westernbuiltmagazine.ca Spring 2023 Published by Matrix Group Publishing Inc. Return Undeliverable Addresses to 309 Youville Street Winnipeg, MB R2H 2S9 Toll Free Phone: (866) 999-1299 Toll Free Fax: (866) 244-2544 www.matrixgroupinc.net Canada Post Mail Publications Agreement Number: 40609661 President & CEO Jack Andress Operations Manager Shoshana Weinberg sweinberg@matrixgroupinc.net THANK YOU TO THIS ISSUE’S EXPERTS WESTERN BUILT Publisher Jessica Potter jpotter@matrixgroupinc.net Editor-in-Chief Shannon Savory ssavory@matrixgroupinc.net Senior Editor Alexandra Kozub Editor/Social Media Manager Jenna Collignon Finance/Administration Lloyd Weinberg, Nathan Redekop accounting@matrixgroupinc.net Director of Marketing & Circulation Lloyd Weinberg distribution@matrixgroupinc.net Sales Manager - Winnipeg Neil Gottfred Sales Manager - Hamilton Jeff Cash To receive a Media Kit and learn about advertising in the next issue, email jcash@matrixgroupinc.net. Account Executives Colleen Bell, Rob Gibson, Jim Hamilton, Scott Hendren, Frank Kenyeres, Sandra Kirby, Cheryl Klassen, Flora Korkis, Charlie Langsford, Andrew Lee, Brian MacIntyre, Caitlin Nakamura, Jaime Schroeder Layout & Design Kayti McDonald Advertising Design James Robinson ©2023 Matrix Group Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. Contents may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of the publisher. The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of Matrix Group Publishing Inc. To receive W estern Built digitally-only moving forward, email distribution@matrixgroupinc.net. Subscribe to receive a digital alert as each new issue is available: http://westernbuiltmagazine.ca/subscribeEmail sales@matrixgroupinc.net and ask for a media kit today! CONNECT WITH THE WESTERN BUILT COMMUNITY! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/western.built.magazine Twitter: https://twitter.com/MagazineWestern Web: http://westernbuiltmagazine.ca ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND WITH THE WESTERN BUILT BRAND PRINT: ONLINE ADVERTISING: BLOGS: BUILDING CONNECTIONS: COMPANY- SPECIFIC E-BLASTS: SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKS:WESTERN BUILT Spring 2023 7 OPENING REMARKS BRITISH COLUMBIA THE LABOUR CHALLENGE: ARE WE DOING ENOUGH?WESTERN BUILT Spring 2023 9 OPENING REMARKS ONE LONG HANGOVER: IS THERE A REMEDY FOR THESE NEVER-ENDING AILMENTS? ALBERTA We believe that the secret remedy to this particular hangover is a coalition approach on key issues and cross-collaboration between key sectors.Next >