Tri-Core Projects Statement of Qualifications

CORPORATE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

“Building Relationships Through Infrastructure”

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CORPORATE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS3

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Since 2003 Tri-Core Projects has been providing business,

industry and government agencies with timely, cost effective

and responsible civil / environmental services and products to

meet a wide range of challenges.

Tri-Core is a progressive company with a strong combination

of civil construction, environmental expertise, management

skills and hands-on experience complemented by an extensive

heavy equipment inventory.

With a robust team of professionally trained Project

Managers, Site Supervisors, Equipment Operators,

Tri-Core has successfully completed the most challenging

of projects on schedule and on budget.

INTRODUCTION

To provide high quality professional services through our innovative solutions and strong project management skills.

To develop new methods of project execution by implementing technological advances in the construction industry.

To provide solutions that minimize liability held by our clients.

To complete projects on budget and on schedule.

THE GOALS OF OUR COMPANY ARE:

With extensive project experience on the Canadian Prairies,

we are strategically positioned to effectively serve

our clients and provide proven solutions to meet their

project challenges.

Tri-Core will always ensure compliance with all applicable

statutes, laws and regulations. As a full service industry

leader, we are known for our dedication and commitment

to our clients. Over the years and through the successful

completion of numerous projects, Tri-Core has developed

extensive in-house capabilities and innovative solutions to

solve an array of site-specific project challenges.


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Tri-Core has committed to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and business partners. The efficiencies gained through long-term relationships benefit both Tri-Core and our clients. These efficiencies ensure due diligence and lead to cost savings and improvements in all aspects of our services.

Tri-Core values its reputation for integrity, compliance and innovation. We continually strive to ensure that all of our clients are totally satisfied with each and every service. By providing a wide range of services and options, we can meet our clients needs consistent with their corporate or civic philosophy and budget. The identification and development of new technology for our clients allows Tri-Core to continuously improve on the services we provide and remain a leader in the industry.

VALUE IN BUILDING LONG TERM RELATIONSHIPS

TRI-CORE HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE MOST CHALLENGING OF PROJECTS ON SCHEDULE AND ON BUDGET


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Tri-Core has worked with several First Nation partners to complete projects and currently owns a 49% interest in Cree - West Contractors Ltd & Cree West Contractors Northern Ltd. Both 51% aboriginally owned companies.

Tri-Core serves a wide range of industries and government agencies. Our full service capabilities enable us to provide efficient and professional services to meet our client’s highest standards. A Diversified Heavy Civil Contractor, Tri-Core is capable of bonding projects up to $30 million.

Hydro Electric Municipal and Provincial Governments Mining

Consulting Engineers Oil & Gas First Nations Railways

CORPORATE INFRASTRUCTURE

$30 MILLION

JOINT VENTURE


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FRONT LINE SAFETYIS THE UNDERLYING PRINCIPLE OF OUR SAFETY PROGRAM

Tri-Core is a COR Safety Certified Company


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Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) is an integral part of Tri-Core’s commitment to employees, partners, clients and the public. The construction services business, by nature, requires the handling of materials that can be hazardous to health and/or the environment as well as the operation of heavy equipment working in sensitive environments. Tri-Core’s HS&E policies, procedures and programs are designed to address these risks. Tri-Core’s HS&E programs have been found to meet the most stringent and comprehensive requirements.

Our management has the responsibility for the promotion and administration of the program, which is directed to ensuring that occupational health issues are considered for each job site including establishing an effective accident prevention program.

The importance that Tri-Core places on HS&E is demonstrated by:

Implementation and compliance are the responsibility of each employee. “Front Line Safety” is the underlying principle of our safety program. Each employee is trained to understand that they are responsible for not only his/her personal safety, but also for that of co-workers on the project team and the public. Tri-Core is working to maintain the culture of health, safety and wellness company wide.

HEALTH, SAFETY, & ENVIRONMENT

• Tri-Core’s comprehensive HS&E Program and Manual

• Site-specific HS&E Plans to complement the Program

• All new employees receive a comprehensive orientation to their work, including a detailed review of

Tri-Core’s HS&E Program as well as the program of the client whose sites they will be working on.

• A near miss reporting program, job safety analysis, job specific hazard identification and dedicated

safety coordinators and training

• A Safety Incentive Program to recognize prudent handling of job safety and reward our employee

who take initiative to go above and beyond


SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITY

In line with the value of front line safety is being responsible

for it. This commitment starts at the corporate level and

extends with the same strength to the field. We empower

our personnel so that everyone is accountable for safety and

the success of reaching our goals so that nobody gets hurt.

Tri-Core’s President is the Corporate HS&E Manager. He

is supported by our VP of Operations and the dedicated

regulatory professionals in Tri-Core’s office.

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

At Tri-Core, we monitor our health and safety performance

on a quarterly basis. Performance and trending is reviewed

and evaluated for the purpose of identifying education and

training requirements, auditing requirements and revisions

or additions to Tri-Core’s HS&E policies and procedures. All

of which influence Health & Safety plans for the upcoming

year and if more urgent, the upcoming quarter.

In addition to tracking incidents and accidents, we also

conduct hazard identification, behavior observations

and near miss reporting as proactive activities to reduce

incidents in the workplace and prevent injuries.

These three activities are used to identify leading trend

indicators, these activities that have the potential to result

in serious accidents or injuries if we do not address them

immediately. At Tri-Core, we are committed to achieving

zero injuries and encourage our employees and contractors

to report hazards or at-risk behavior to proactively

implement measures to mitigate these occurrences.

Prior to the commencement of site work, Tri-Core Project Managers prepare a site-specific Health & Safety Plan. Provision of this Plan will not affect the responsibility of other parties for the safety of their own personnel. Tri-Core conducts the prescribed scope of work in accordance with all applicable codes, statutes and regulations.

WE MONITOR OUR HEALTH AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE ON A QUARTERLY BASIS.

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Tri-Core is dedicated to providing environmentally

responsible solutions to our customers. We strive to

preserve the quality of our work sites to the highest

standards. Protecting and maintaining the environment

is at the core of our business. Tri-Core is committed

to minimizing the impact of our operations on the

environment by:

• Responsibly managing all aspects of our business to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and standards.

• Taking all reasonable steps to communicate acceptable practices and options to employees, customers, and others.

• Emphasizing individual responsibility and requiring everyone throughout the organization to adhere to clearly defined construction practices and procedures.

• Integrating environmental considerations into business planning, facility design, product design, research and development, operating practices, and training programs.

• Working with client industry associations, governments, and others to interpret and develop balanced regulations, practices, procedures, and other relevant standards.

• Undertaking appropriate reviews, evaluations and performance measurements of our operations to ensure compliance with this environmental policy.

COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP


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PROJECT EXECUTION

Tri-Core is a diversified heavy civil works contracting

firm specializing in underground, surface earthworks,

and environmental infrastructure construction. Tri-Core’s

operators are trained and experienced in safe work

practices, selective excavation and hazard identification.

Specialized underground and surface earthworks

equipment position Tri-Core as a contractor of choice

for any project regardless of complexity. Tri-Core has

successfully managed hundreds of projects in the Civil,

Industrial, Hydro Electric, Oil and Gas, Railway and

Mining sectors.

As a diversified construction services firm, we provide

our own staff and equipment on our projects. Tri-Core’s

ability to provide complete services in-house enables

us to ensure superior regulatory and environmental

compliance, an excellent health and safety record and

reliable long-term service. This capability has proven to

be a vital asset for our clients and partners as we offer

quality of service while providing key project personnel

who have completed our rigorous training programs. In

addition Tri-Core has built a strong working relationship

with our valued sub-contractor network to bring value to

our client’s needs.

TRI-CORE HAS SUCCESSFULLY MANAGED HUNDREDS OF PROJECTS IN THE CIVIL, INDUSTRIAL, OIL AND GAS, HYDRO ELECTRIC, RAIL & MINING SECTORS.

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• Developing and monitoring of detailed project specific health, safety and environment plans

• Developing, monitoring and controlling project schedules

• Developing and monitoring project costs

• Evaluation of project execution options and techniques

• Evaluation of technical feasibility of selected techniques

• Completing challenging projects in remote locations

• Selecting appropriate equipment for projects

• Providing professionally trained and experienced Tri-Core Project Managers, Site Supervisors, Equipment Operators and Site Personnel

TRI-CORE’S KEY STRENGTHS

• Securing of permits, approvals, insurance and bonding

• Communicating with consultants, clients and government agencies

• Locating and working around complex underground utilities

• Site preparation, demolition of structures, and concrete and asphalt demolition and disposal

• Excavation, trucking and disposal of contaminated and non-contaminated soil

• Water management and treatment

• Providing backfill, engineered compaction of site and restoration

• Progress reporting and participating in scheduled meetings

EVALUATION OF PROJECT EXECUTION OPTIONS AND TECHNIQUES


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Tri-Core is a leader in municipal transportation infrastructure.

We pride ourselves in executing innovative solutions to build

roads, highways, railways & bridges for both public and private

sector clients. We understand the challenges that certain

projects present, whether working around traffic, or building in

environmentally sensitive terrain.

BRIDGES, HIGHWAY, ROAD & RAIL CONSTRUCTION

Major Arterial Routes

Provincial Trunk Highways

Provincial Roads

Access Ramps

Embankment and Drainage Construction

Cast-In-Place

Precast Segmental

Precast and Flat Slab

Railway

Guideways

Pedestrian

Steel Girder

Box Girder

Roads & Highways

Bridges


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Tri-Core has a vast amount of experience in the

installation of Water, Sewer and Land Drainage Systems.

These Include include larger diameter concrete pipe

installations of Land Drainage Systems as part of a

significant initiative to eliminate “Combined Sewer”

infrastructure. Other installations include Residential

Developments, Commercial Developments, Land

Tri-Core is a recognized leading contractor in Tunnel Boring

and Pipe Jacking. Our capabilities take projects from

concept to completion in tunneling estimating, construction

management and project execution. Working closely with

our clients, and consulting engineers, Tri-Core provides

design expertise for a multitude of tunneling works ranging

from large land drainage projects in urban settings to remote

locations in environmentally sensitive areas.

Tri-Core owns and operates a number of Guided Boring

Machines (GBM) and Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM).

The GBM systems offer customers millimeter installation

accuracy for pipe diameter ranging from 100mm to

900mm with shots as long as 110m. The GBM systems

are remotely operated. They provide the spoil removal

process of the auger boring machine and the same level of

accuracy as traditional micro-tunneling—all in one compact,

multifaceted system. Our TBM systems are used to install

pipes ranging in diameter from 1200mm to 2700mm with

shots as long as 200m. The TBM system is controlled by an

WATER, WASTEWATER SEWER AND

LAND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

LARGE DIAMETER TUNNEL BORING

AND PIPE JACKING

Open-Cut and Trenchless Installations

operator located at the rotating excavation head. The cutter

head excavates the soil which is transported via conveyor and

haul unit system for disposal in the launch shaft. Both systems

have been used to install piping up to 15m below surface.

Drainage Outfalls and a significant amount of water and

sewer renewals and repairs using a variety of pipe materials

including Concrete, PVC, HDPE, CMP and Steel. Tri-core

has the expertise and resources to complete installations

using open cut or trenchless methods depending on

project requirements.

Courtesy of Akkerman


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GATE CHAMBER / LARGE VALVES

Tri-Core is very familiar with the planning and assembling of

complex chambers for large scale sewer and water systems.

Mechanical and electronically actuated valve systems are

common on many of our jobs. Working closely with suppliers

and following sequencing and specifications in their entirety

has allowed us to maintain an excellent track record on

mechanical installation.

Tri-Core is a leader in remediating shoreline erosion and

shoreline stabilization. These include installing retaining

walls, sand drains, rock caissons, soil nailing and armour

rock. Access for these projects may be on land or

temporary ice access. Our capabilities include concept,

estimating, design assistance and construction.

SHORELINE EROSION

PROTECTION & STABILIZATION

OFTEN WHEN REVIEWING THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION PROCESS OUR TEAM HAS PROVIDED INPUT THAT HAS SAVED THE PROJECT OWNER SIGNIFICANT TIME AND MONEY PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK.


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Tri-Core offers Deep Foundation and Earth Retention Systems.

DRILLED CAISSON AND STRUCTURALLY ENGINEERED SHORING SYSTEMS

• Drilled Shafts

• Drilled Piles

• Anchor Systems

• Sheet Pile Cofferdams

• Soil Nail Earth Retention Systems

• Soldier Pile and Lagging System

• Specialty Drilling and Excavation

We have developed industry-leading expertise with

all types of geotechnical construction techniques used

for temporary shoring systems. Some of our shoring

systems have been developed as a result of the demand

for structurally excavated shafts for the launching and

retrieving of our GBM and TBM machines.

We have continuously looked to develop innovative

and cost-effective techniques for installing structural

shoring systems. One of our most successful installation

methods includes the drilling of round shafts and installing

engineered shoring. We currently drill shafts and install

round shoring to 6m diameter and 15m deep. Tri-Core also

installs structural shafts and cantilevered shoring walls using

soldier piles, lagging and tie-backs.

Based on site specific conditions, our experts can help

design and construct Engineered Shoring Systems that

minimize disturbance to existing structures and allow

construction to continue safely.


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Tri-Core has supplied and installed precast concrete culverts

in countless applications. Precast culverts install fast,

provide the highest level of strength and durability, are less

dependent on backfill, require little to no maintenance,

can withstand more aggressive compacting and they are

manufactured locally.

Primarily intended for use as a horizontal conduit where

headroom is limited, precast boxes can significantly cut the

costs by reducing or eliminating formwork, dewatering, traffic

control and curing when compared to cast-in-place concrete.

Precast boxes can be designed for various depths and

loading conditions including truck, railway and airplane loads.

Similar to concrete pipe, precast box culverts are available

in unique configurations including mitre bends, wyes, cast-in

baffles, and manhole access openings.

STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

• Storm Sewer Systems

• Drainage Culverts

• Pedestrian and Wildlife Crossings

• Manholes

• Utility Chambers and Corridors

• Small Bridges

• Conveyor Tunnels


FOUNDATIONS

Tri-Core excels in the installation of several foundation

installation methods. Tri-Core’s projects include cast in

place, helical, driven, rock socketed and grouted piles.


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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Tri-Core is aligned with major engineered landfill

operators in central Canada. These Class I and II

Landfills are strategically located to serve our clients,

providing the most cost- effective solution to the

long-term liability and risk associated with waste

solids, contaminated soil and other applicable solid

waste. Each landfill is built to standards exceeding

current design requirements. Combined with stringent

operating standards and procedures, these industry

partner landfills provide the most comprehensive waste

liability protection to the waste generator.

Tri-Core currently has strategic agreements with soil

treatment facilities throughout central Canada. Tri-Core

can provide competitive and economically viable soil

treatment options in a wide geographic area.

INDUSTRIAL LANDFILLS

SOIL BIO-REMEDIATION FACILITIES

Class I and II landfill designs provide one of

the highest levels of containment available

in the industry today. Class II regulatory

standards incorporate all the following

features into design:

• Multi-layer containment barrier consisting of an engineered clay liner and a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) liner

• In cell leachate collection, removal and disposal system

• Ground water monitoring system

• Surface run on and run off controls


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OUR EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL ARE FOCUSED ON PROVIDING OUR CLIENTS WITH A CONSISTENT AND UNIFORM FINAL PRODUCT

Tri-Core provides professional construction services

for industrial, hazardous waste and municipal landfills.

We have successfully completed numerous projects

where we have constructed regulatory compliant

lined and secured industrial landfills, reconstructed

existing landfills or closed and rehabilitated old

landfill facilities.

Tri-Core has the in-house capability to carry all

aspects of a landfill construction from permitting, and

civil construction of these facilities to the operation

and marketing of the services ensuring long term

compliance and success.

LANDFILL CONSTRUCTION

Tri-Core has full service capabilities from sludge

removal and remediation to the final shaping and

relining phase eliminating the need to face additional

mobilization and equipment costs that would

normally be required if separate contractors were

needed for each phase.

Our equipment and personnel are focused on

providing our clients with a consistent and uniform

final product. Tri-Core’s personnel have built a wide

range of lined ponds ranging in size from 50 m2 to

over 40,000 m2.

POND / LAGOON CONSTRUCTION


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• Creation of site specific health and safety programs

• Experience with a variety of contaminant types and concentrations

• Conduct excavation in a wide range of climates and environments

• Excavate and treat various types of soils

• Extensive materials handling experience

• Control of groundwater and the on-site treatment of contaminated water

• Excavation, transportation and treatment of hazardous waste classified soils and materials

TRI-CORE’S EXPERIENCE:Tri-Core has extensive experience in all aspects of the

excavation, transportation and treatment or disposal of

contaminated soils.

Our team of trained Professional Project Managers, Site

Supervisors and Equipment Operators have successfully

completed multiple projects with our clients. This

includes planning activities such as utility locates,

geotechnical evaluation and communications with local

governing authorities.

SOIL EXCAVATION, TRANSPORTATION

AND TREATMENT / DISPOSAL


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TRI-CORE’S EXPERIENCE:

• Road & Bridge Construction

• Materials Handling, Segregation and Screening

• Materials Hauling & Disposal

• Road and Creek Realignments

• Landfill Construction and Closure

• Acid Mine Drainage Water Treatment

• Sludge Disposal

• Rehabilitation

• Work In Sensitive Habitats

• Tailing Impoundment Dams

• Tailings Capping / Covering

Tri-Core’s mine site services include construction and

survey layout for new access roads, impoundment dikes

and pad sites as well as road and site maintenance,

tailings management, piping, crushing, hauling, backfill

supply, water retaining dams and contact/non-contact

water management systems. We also assist active

mine sites in managing their waste streams to meet

regulatory requirements. Tri-Core is licensed to transport

contaminated soil as well as other solid, non-hazardous

industrial waste.

MINE SITE SERVICES


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• Pilot Test Designs

• Bentonite Slurry Walls

• Funnel & Gate Systems

• Groundwater Recovery & Treatment Systems

Tri-Core has constructed a variety of cut-off and recovery

trenches. These can be in addition to, or as an alternative

to, the excavation of contaminated soils to stem or

eliminate the flow of contaminants on the site.

CUT-OFF AND RECOVERY TRENCHES

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION & REMEDIATION

• Earthworks

• Pond Construction

• Liner Installations

• Barrier Wall Construction

• Silt Fences

• Funnel and Gate Technologies

• Bioremediation Cell Construction

• Landfill & Soil Treatment Pad Construction

• Recovery Trenches

• Site Restoration and Rehabilitation Projects

• Mine Site Reclamation


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Tri-Core has considerable experience completing projects

involving work within streams, wetlands and foreshore

areas. Execution of reclamation work in these sensitive

locations requires additional planning and experience for

its successful completion. This includes working closely with

the various regulating authorities such as those involved

in fisheries, port or river authorities and environmental

regulatory agencies.

It is often necessary to complete this type of work within

specified fishery windows in order to reduce the potential for

negative impacts on the existing fish habitat.

Execution of foreshore works typically involves the installation

of sediment control measures. These measures can include

installation of absorbent booms, aqua dams, silt curtains

and in fast moving waters or extremely sensitive areas the

installation of sheet pile walls may be necessary. Restoration

of disturbed areas, including replacement of erosion control

measures and replacement of riparian zones and/or wetland

vegetation can also be a requirement.

FORESHORE & SENSITIVE HABITAT RECLAMATION


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Tri-Core is a fully insured and bonded company. Our extensive insurance coverage

includes a $20 M umbrella liability and we provide additional insurances to meet

projects specific terms. Tri-Core is capable of bonding projects up to $30 million.

Our typical insurance coverage breakdown is shown in the following graph:

INSURANCE & BONDING

TRI-CORE INSURANCE COVERAGE

Commercial General Liability / Umbrella Liability Insurance

Wrap-up Liability Insurance

Course of Construction Insurance

Environmental Impairment Insurance

Automobile Insurance


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Excavators of Various Size

Off Road 6 Wheel Drive 25 and 30 Tonne Trucks

Crawler Tractors

Wheel Loaders

Compactors

Tunnel Boring and Support Equipment

Long Reach Excavators

Graders

Drilling Equipment

Highway Tractors to Power all Trailers

Tandem End DumpTrailers

Tandem Tri-axle Units

Tandem Gravel Trucks

Low Beds

Scheduling of repairs & maintenance through our

extensive database.

Equipment is maintained to optimal standards by

in-house Journeyman mechanics.

Machine Operators conduct daily inspections to

ensure maximum reliability & availability of our

machines.

All problems/ deficiencies are reported to the

maintenance division daily to ensure maximum

up time is achieved.

Large Fleet of Service Vehicles & Trailers

Various Safety, Decontamination and Operation Crew Trailers

Various Generators, Pumps, Pressure Washers & Storage Tanks

Power Plants / Gensets

65 Person Camps

Excavator Attachments

HEAVY EQUIPMENT

TRUCKS & TRAILERS

OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

ASSETSTri-Core owns and operates its own equipment and has

developed a significant infrastructure to serve its clients in the

most environmentally friendly, safe and economically viable ways

available. All equipment belongs to Tri-Core and all personnel

who operate this equipment are employees of Tri-Core who have

undergone extensive operator health and safety training.


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TRI-CORE PROJECTS LTD.

UNIT 5 - 1595 BROOKSIDE BOULEVARD, WINNIPEG, MB R2R 1V6

Phone: (204) 942-1516 Fax: (204) 942-0693 Web: www.tri-core.ca

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