editor’s
letter
Ice-cream
trucks aren’t the only ones piling the summer streets as
of late, but are joined by an influx in construction vehicles as they
head out to work sites during their most profitable time of year.
This issue we tribute those infrastructure projects, tourist destina-
tions and organizations that are pivotal in shaping Canada`s con-
struction play.
Looking
beyond drywall and perfectly proportioned wall-paper,
contractors, architects and designers see a building for its splen-
dour and ability to inspire those that lay eyes on it. The visionaries
at York University have sculpted their new Professional Engineering
School with just that in mind, and have created a first-of-its-kind
cloud-shaped institution that fuses education, collaboration and
imagination to craft a new school of thought.
Ontario
isn’t the only province making a construction splash this
year. Manitoba`s East Side Road Authority is in the process of con-
structing an all-seasons road to connect those isolated Aboriginal
communities on the east side of Lake Winnipeg and build aware-
ness of the dire need to help these individuals.
Alberta’s
new Glacier Skywalk attracts the national and foreign
tourist market to experience the exhilarating new attraction situ-
ated in Jasper National Park; we highlight its construction progress
and influence on the province`s visitor experience.
The
industry is only a product of all its sums encompassed by those
corporations, agencies and supporters that drive it forward. We
complement our construction spread with those companies that
guide these projects along, from energy producers keeping a build-
ing afloat, consulting engineers imparting their wisdom to remote
hospitality providers serving the workforce. Like pieces of a puzzle,
every role fits into play and is integral to keep the game running.
Mudeeha Yousaf
JUNE 2014
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