b'MEMBER PROFILEimprove safety and mobility over 26 kilometres of two-laneEAG is proud of their long-term relationships with highway. At time of writing, the project is in its fourth phase,Indigenous groups in Western Canada. According to creating 4.8 kilometres of four-lane divided highway withthe EAG website, Our approach of early, respectful and improved avalanche and rock fall protection, bike lanes andcollaborative practices with First Nations has created a long passage for wild animals. history of successful ventures and business opportunities. Our In 2021, a particularly important project for EAG arosecommitment to recruiting, training and supporting career from an atmospheric river flooding event that caused seriousgrowth has resulted in many Indigenous individuals joining damage to the Coquihalla Highway and parts of HighwayEAGs team over the years.1. EAG not only helped with the emergency response to the initial event, but also took on the refurbishment of 130SICA has also been an important partner in EAGs success. kilometres of damaged or washed away highways and theirEAG representatives have served on SICAs Board of infrastructure. EAG worked to complete emergency repairs,Directors, and attending SICA events from training to social allowing essential commercial traffic to resume travel withingatherings have allowed the company to interact with their 35 days, says Malcolm. peers. A good example of the value of SICA is the support The future for EAG includes working with all levels ofit provided to its members as we came out of the pandemic, government on infrastructure projects, growing their newsays Malcolm.business sectors and continuing their extensive communityAnother proud moment for EAG was receiving the Safety outreach programs. As a people-focused organization,Innovation Award at the 2023 SICA Awards of Excellence we are committed to providing training and employmentthis past April. Safety is truly entrenched in everything we opportunities for underrepresented groups in the construction industry, including women, Indigenous workers, people withdo as an organization. To be recognized with this particular disabilities and youth, says Kelsey Malden, Marketing andaward is an honour for our entire team, says Malcolm. It is Communications Strategist with EAG. We are particularlyalso satisfying to have our contemporaries in the construction proud of our recent Women of EAG initiative, a committeeindustry recognizing our safety achievements.brought together to help foster a culture that attracts, supports and promotes women here at EAG. Visit emilanderson.ca for more information on Emil Anderson Group.APPRENTICE HIRING PROJECTBuild Your Team! Architectural HardwareAutomatic Door OperatorsOkanagan College is here to support small and medium-sizedAccess Control SystemsOperable WallsWall Protectionbusinesses in the interior of BC. We invite employers to contact us forHollow Metal/ Wood Doors & Framesopportunities to connect with our students, participate in free onlineLockers & Miscellaneous SpecialtiesConsulting & Speci\x1fcationswelcoming workplaces training and apply for incentives for hiring newToilet Partitions & Washroom Accessoriesrst-year apprentices through the Apprentice Hiring Project.To learn more about the Apprentice Hiring Project, go online to104-194 ADAMS ROAD Proud Partnerokanagan.bc.ca/AHP or call 1-800-621-3038. You can receive up toKELOWNA, BCV1X 7R2$20,000 to help offset the costs of hiring new construction andTEL: (250) 491-3000manufacturing trades apprentices, with a special focus on diverse hires. estimatingkelowna@allmar.comWWW.ALLMAR.COM/CONTACT/Funded by the Government of Canadas Apprenticeship Service WINNIPEGSASKATOONREGINAVANCOUVER KELOWNAEDMONTONCALGARYRED DEERMEDICINE HATTHUNDER BAYOTTAWATORONTOSICA CONSTRUCTION REVIEWFall 202347'