b'Photos courtesy of Interior Plumbing & Heating. COVER STORYmaterial needs and had it all allocated to us at different points in time for storage, he adds. So we essentially warehoused much of the materials we needed because we didnt want to hold up the progress. One of the more difficult challenges for the towers designers was creating Trillium in such a way as to handle the citys famous winds. In Kamloops, were in a semi-desert environment, so in the afternoon you can often experience severe wind gusts, Hayes explains. This is especially a problem when there arent any obstructions around the building being constructedthe tower is the tallest thing on the landscape. In fact, the wind isYour hearing is important.constantly monitored and when its over 60 km/h, the crane and affected areas areTake care of it.shut down. We did that a few times andProtecting your hearing is an all progress came to a halt. But safety, ofimportant part of workplace safety, course, is always the highest priority.and your overall health.Call your hearing loss prevention NEXT STEPS specialists today for:Next up for the City GardensMobile industrial hearing testingdevelopment will be Alyssium, a 22-storey residential tower with a total of 136Reusable hearing protectionsuites. Construction is underway onRespirator fit testingthis second tower, and Kelson Group isOccupational noise surveysworking to determine the potential sales and rental makeup of the building, which is scheduled for completion in the fall of1.800.663.2884connecthearing.ca2027. Orchid, a six-storey wood-frameWORKPLACE INDUSTRIAL DIVISIONbuilding with eight townhouses and 26VAC, WCB, WSIB, WorkSafeBC, ADP & ODSP accepted.apartment suites, will start construction with a projected completion date in early 2027. Construction on the remaining structuresrental apartment buildingsSpecializing in Structural Architectural & Utility Precast Products CHCA23_Industrial_SICA Magazine_4.583x3.333.indd 1 10/11/2022 3:48:06 PMcalled Birch and Aspen, and a collection of townhomes and apartments called Lotus DELIVERY & CRANE will be announced soon. SERVICE AVAILABLE ManholeSeptic TanksUtility ProductsOil Interceptors Catch BasinsBarriersBox CulvertInlet/Outlet Structures Picinic Tables Parking CurbsC.I Frame & GratesLight Pole BasesCable Duct Trenches1161A Chief Louis Way, Kamloops Fax: (250) 382-5786 Email:info@kempconcrete.com Web:www.kempconcrete.comSICA CONSTRUCTION REVIEWSpring 202531'