b'PROJECT PROFILEthe governments protocols, of course, and those of us on the construction site were doing the same, he explains. But I think because the task was so well organized from the very beginning, COVID precautions didnt disrupt our progress in any significant way.The pandemic certainly created the need for even more attention to the already stringent safety protocols enforced at constructionFuture tradespeople watch some sites everywhere, and this project had theof the construction activity taking place outside the grounds of BX added wrinkle of ensuring the safety ofElementary School in Vernon, B.C.children was always paramount. Safety is that much more important when young kids are involved, says Stogianos. So we fenced off the construction portion, the emergency exits were never blocked, and we always used a crossing guard for the introduction of any large equipment onSHOW-STOPPING site. With regular safety inspections takingSTYLES, TO LOOKS WITH UNDERSTATED place throughout, we passed with flyingBEAUTYcolours every time.Tried and true, Gerber toilets have been trusted by industry But, again, cooperation between theprofessionals for nearly 90 years.GC and the architect was enhanced withThat dependable performance cooperation from the sub-trades. We alsois carried through to a full range of faucets and shower solutions had a large group of union tradespeoplefit to meet any design, need, and from District 22 itself. These on-site tradesbudget.were responsible for all the cabinets, general carpentry and alarm systems. So that kindChilliwack Maple Ridge Port Coquitlam Surrey West Kelowna44653 Yale Road West 23652 Dewdney Trunk Road 1391 Kebet Way 7815 King George Boulevard 1115 Stevens Roadof harmony is what really kept the project604.792.0866 604.467.1535 604.941.7318 604.502.9122 250.769.3101safe, on budget and running smoothly.Proudly Serving Southern British Columbia bartlegibson.comThe MQN architectural group had planned for an exterior upgrade of the entire school and blended the appearance of the new with the existing to match, Stogianos adds. So the entire building essentially had a makeover, and you really cant tell where the original school started and the new expansion begins. Making the most of the disruption,many of the teachers took the opportunity to use the construction project complete with heavy equipmentas a teaching opportunity. The teachers did an amazing job that wayany time a piece of big equipment was on-site, they would bring the kids out to show them and explain what was going on, Stogianos concludes. Who knows, maybe well have some future tradespeople and heavy equipment operators asa result!SICA CONSTRUCTION REVIEWFall 202147'