b'MEMBER PROFILEbuild approach creates an adversarialwork. He added that a good deal ofis what the contractor brings to the relationship between the owner andtheir staff has taken SICA training overproject in the way of the construction builder. When you are using the lowestthe years. teams experience and the relationship price as the only metric for selectingthe company has with the client.your contractor, they are in a position where they have been aggressive to winFINAL THOUGHTSthe bid and may be looking at ways toLafleur was asked if there was anyBy staying away from the lowest price make the project more profitable, or areindustry issue that particularly concernsand selling the value of the company, less likely to try to find cost savings forhim. He responded by saying thatthe industry is a better place forthe owner because of the tight margins. the practice of lowest price on bids inall contractors.construction is hurting the industry PROJECTS because, as all reputable contractors Maddocks has completed a wide rangeknow, value is not measured by the priceVisit maddocksconstruction.com for more of projects over the years, includingof the project. In many cases, the valueinformation on Maddocks Construction.water treatment plants, landfill gas management systems, commercial and industrial buildings as well as custom homes and renovations. A few projects stood out from my standpoint, said Lafleur. As an example, we worked on the Okanagan chicken hatchery, which was a difficult but satisfying [project]. He went on to describe work on aIS NOWproject for Hawthorne Canada on a pharmaceutical marijuana research facility that provided a number of challenges for the Maddocks team, as well as a multi-family project in a high-altitude area of the province. Understanding the challenges thatSAME PEOPLE, SAME SERVICE, NEW LOOK!are unique to every project is vital for proper planning and execution, said Lafleur. Without communication, risk analysis and planning, you could be wasting valuable time and resources. This could cost you and your client time and money when you are dealing with remote locations where last-minute procurement is not a possibility,said Lafleur.SICA MEMBERSHIPMaddocks Construction was one of the first construction companies who joined SICA when it was formed, said Lafleur. Our company has had a representative on the SICA BoardSAFETY CONCRETE TOOLSFASTENERS &MASONRY POWER & CUTTING & GEOTEXTILES BUILDINGpretty well throughout its history.SUPPLIES& ACCESORIES ANCHORS HAND TOOLS ABRASIVES ENVELOPEThe company strongly supports SICA and its initiatives, and Lafleur feels theSALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE:DESIGN CENTRE:construction industry in southern B.C.868 MCCURDY PLACE 822 MCCURDY PLACEneeds an advocate because of the many(250) 717-1616 (250) 765-9000legislative and regulatory issues that impact the industry. I feel SICA has really stepped up itsWHITECAPSUPPLY.COMgame on the advocacy side of things and@WHITECAPSUPPLYis doing a great job for the industry, said Lafleur. The association is aBUILDING TRUST ON EVERY JOBgreat looking glass for our industry in dealing with issues that affect our SICA CONSTRUCTION REVIEWSpring 202525'