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BRIDGEPOINT HOSPITAL REDEvELOPmENT:A CAmpus of Wellness

THE LAST FRONTIER:CAbelA’s RetAil CenteR in AnChoRAge

CymRIC wESTSIDE PROjECT:poWeRful solutions foR pRoduCed WAteR

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THE PROJECTBridgepoint Hospital is a 10-story, 738,700-square-foot

complex care and rehabilitation center in Toronto, Ontario,

built to replace an existing facility on-site. PCL was the

design-builder for the project, which includes development

of public roads, a civic court, park lands with panoramic

views of the city, and a multiuse trail. Integral to the project

is restoration of the historic Don Jail—a former correctional

center that was built in 1854 and formally decommissioned

in 1977. The redevelopment is the fulfillment of Bridgepoint

Health’s vision to create a campus of wellness that

incorporates restorative architecture and landscaping with

cutting-edge medical practices to treat patients holistically.

This massive project, occupying more than eight acres, has

been under construction for over four years and is scheduled

to be completed in December 2014.

BRIDGEPOINT HOSPITAL: A CAmpus of Wellness

photo: Patients and community members can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of tranquil garden spaces throughout the hospital grounds.

COVER PHOTO: The new Bridgepoint Hospital will relieve the congestion of the current, aging building and provide an improved patient experience for generations to come.

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PARTNERS FOR SUCCESS

The new hospital is being built through a Design-Build-

Finance-Maintain (DBFM) delivery method under

the Government of Ontario’s Alternative Finance and

Procurement (AFP) model, which utilizes the strengths

of private-sector partners to modernize, upgrade, and

expand Ontario’s public infrastructure, while stimulating

job creation. The contractual arrangement encouraged

collaboration between the project team and a complex

The positive relationship between the partners extended

to PCL’s restoration of the historic Don Jail. The jail owes its

historical value not only to its age, but also to the remarkable

architectural features of the structure, like its Italianate

façade and the vermiculated columns that flank the main

entrance. An Interpretation Plan set out how the historical

character of the area would be preserved throughout the

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PHOTO: The historic Don Jail, an architectural icon in Toronto and a building important to the city’s history, will continue to make history, changing from a site of incarceration to a site of innovation.

PHOTO: An in-ground therapy pool is one of many features of the new hospital.

network of organizations including project owners, the City

of Toronto, Plenary Health, and various other consultants

and stakeholders to ensure that project milestones were

met. The consortium held regular sessions to develop

strong partnerships that fostered mutual trust, respect, and

sharing of common goals. The result of these efforts was

the successful achievement of substantial completion on

March 3, 2013.

transformation. At the time of construction, this requirement

was highly subjective and without precedent. Through

consultation between PCL and all the parties involved and

an intense collaborative effort, the project team was able

to bring forward a plan that balanced the need to develop a

modern hospital with the desire to respect and preserve the

site’s history for future generations.

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THE PROJECT

The Westside Produced Water Project, built for Chevron

USA, Inc, is a plant designed to filter produced water from

the Cymric oil field in central California. The Cymric field

has produced 500 million barrels since 1909. Two-thirds of

all oil in Kern County is heavy, which requires that steam be

injected into the ground to reduce the oil’s viscosity so it can

be pumped out. Condensed steam and groundwater has to

be separated from the oil. The oil is then shipped through

pipelines to refineries, most produced water is recycled for

steam generation, and excess water is sent to the water

injection plant. The Westside water injection plant treats and

filters this water, making it suitable for subsurface reinjection.

With production increasing faster at Cymric than at any other

field in California, the plant offers an important resource

for reducing the environmental footprint of oil production

operations.

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PHOTO:The Cymric Oil Field is a large oil field in Kern County, California, north of the town of McKittrick.

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As part of the scope of the project, piping supports had

to be installed along a 300-foot corridor of 12 kV power

lines. The challenge was installing a 20-foot support with

25 feet of clearance underneath the power lines, while

maintaining the minimum 10-foot clearance set out by

Operational Safety and Health Administration regulations.

Turning off the power in order to work alongside the power

lines is rarely done, and in this case was not an option.

The alternative was to use a common method of insulating

The importance of communication cannot be overstated,

especially where safety is concerned. Workers from different

projects and backgrounds were hired for this project, which

meant that more time was needed to ensure every person

was properly educated on safety and site practices. Effective

practices were communicated to workers through formal

means like safety meetings each morning, as well as through

informal peer-to-peer channels where each worker was

diligent in making sure others understood the different ways

in which they all contribute to safety. Twice a month, Lunch-

CREATINg AN OPEN DIAlOgUE

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PHOTO: The Midway Sunset, McKittrick, and Cymric fields lie in the Temblor Thermal Area and have been producing for more than 100 years.

PHOTO: Chevron is the largest oil and gas producer in California. The majority of its production comes from company-operated leases in three major crude oil fields: Kern River, Midway Sunset, and Cymric.

the length of the power line to be able to encroach on the

10-foot barrier, which would translate into insulating 1200

feet of power lines to cover the multiple spans. Rather than

use the traditional and somewhat costly method, the team

came up with a third option, which was half the cost of the

only other viable option. Line trucks are used to set power

poles, and because they are insulated, can get within a foot

of a power line. By using the line truck, the team was able

to cut expenses in half while also minimizing safety risks

associated with working with live power.

and-Learn sessions complemented these efforts and further

increased communication about safety.

The benefits of effective communication extended to the

build. The project team listened and gave consideration on

how to best communicate with Chevron to determine this

client’s wants and needs. Knowledge of Chevron’s goals

helped uncover efficiencies that were not immediately

apparent, which allowed the team to add value by creating

effective solutions.

SEEkINg OUT COST-EFFECTIvE AlTERNATIvES

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THE LAST FRONTIER: CAbelA’s RetAil CenteR in AnChoRAge

THE PROJECTA household name to hunters and anglers, Cabela’s retail

stores are a one-stop shop for the outdoor enthusiast. From

humble beginnings in 1961, selling fishing and hunting

gear by mail-order catalog, Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost

Outfitter® of hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear, has

transformed itself into a dominant retail force, with more

than 50 stores across the United States and Canada. Large,

open showrooms create a museum-like environment—a

signature trait that, for some visitors, makes the store a

destination in itself.

Though renowned as a source of affordable, high-quality

outdoor equipment, the retailer had yet to open a store

in the outdoor haven of Alaska. Anchorage is now home

to a 136,000-square-foot, premier Cabela’s. The store was

completed in under a year and celebrated its grand opening

in April 2014.

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photo: Founded in 1961, Cabela’s has grown to become one of the best-known outdoor recreation brands in the world.

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PHOTO: Cabela’s extensive product offerings include hunting, fishing, marine, and camping merchandise, casual and outdoor apparel and footwear, optics, vehicle accessories, gifts, and home furnishings with an outdoor theme.

TRANSPORTATION NUANCES IN AlASkA

Navigating the complex logistics of the supply chain is a

continual headache for Alaskan businesses and was a primary

concern. Shipping to Alaska takes much longer than to other

US locations, as the distant state is a final port of call. The

project team used their experience and knowledge of Alaskan

shipping procedures to ease the owner’s mind by scheduling

shipments within established timeframes. PCL worked with

Cabela’s chosen shipping company to facilitate the delivery of

very large amounts of owner-provided materials to an off-site

warehouse. The team ensured they were delivered on time

and securely stored. A new 40,000-square-foot warehouse

was built as part of the store to circumvent lengthy delivery

times and to house additional stock to support the store’s

anticipated sales.

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CAPITAlIzINg ON EFFICIENCIES

Several issues with the potential to derail the schedule

were dealt with during preconstruction. One aspect often

overlooked in Alaska is landscaping, especially when it

involves a significant amount of land. Because there are

no large-scale nursery operations in the state, a majority

of landscaping materials are shipped from the lower 48

states. This requires early spring procurement for a late

summer installation. With the project being turned over

in the winter, the best option was to procure the materials

during preconstruction. This allowed for a successful

summer 2013 installation, giving the owner a fully

landscaped project for their grand opening.

A short summer season and varying weather affect more

than landscaping, of course. The team avoided incurring

the additional costs of constructing under tents in winter

by self-performing concrete and masonry. The building

had to be dried-in before the onset of winter to meet the

nonnegotiable opening date, and Cabela’s was open in

time for the upcoming fishing, camping, and tourist season.

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PHOTO: Featuring museum-quality wildlife displays and large aquariums, Cabela’s reinforces its outdoor lifestyle image and provides exciting tourist and entertainment shopping experiences.

ENgAgINg A SkIllED WORkFORCE

Alaska’s population of less than one million people magnifies

the challenge of sourcing and hiring skilled labor. Two other

large construction projects under way in Anchorage had

depleted the pool of skilled masons. PCL was nevertheless

able to build a solid crew from the available talent because

the company is known as a top employer that keeps crews

going steadily throughout construction.

The project team also minimized physical stress and risk in

ways that appeal to a skilled workforce, such as by using

jack-up scaffolding, which allowed the masons to lay blocks

at waist level rather than having to reach to lay the blocks

in place. The masons were able to work more comfortably

while reducing long-term wear on their bodies.

“Alaska posed a unique logistical challenge that we had not experienced. We had very aggressive construction schedules, and having most of the construction materials coming from the lower 48 was

our biggest concern for the Anchorage store. The PCL team was instrumental in making sure materials were on-site prior to needing them, resulting in a virtually seamless construction schedule.”

Troy Kurz, PE – Sr. Construction Project Manager, Cabela’s Construction/Real Estate

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