b'COVER STORYminimum requirements and maximizesit is a symbol of community resilienceplace where resources are spread thin and the mitigation of firefighter exposureand foresight. With climate changefire response needs to be quick.to known harmful carcinogens andamplifying wildfire risks across British harmful substances associated with theColumbia, remote areas are compelledGreyback is proud to add AVFR Station firefighting occupation. to invest in proactive protection. The121 to its B.C. portfolio. So is da Roza new station is one such investment,and the team at G3 Architecture who Further innovation lies in the buildingsproviding the Apex Mountain Skisee the new hall bringing peace of mind energy-saving HVAC system. TheResort with a rapid-deployment hubto the region for decades:We are system is tied to the firefighters phonesthat will ensure the AVFR can respondproud to have assisted with providing and designed to wake up whenfast and effectively when seconds count. the community at large with a fully responding firefighters are en route,functional fire hall that will remain as a which saves energy when the hall isntThis hall is another level of protectionsignificant and vital structure supporting being occupied.to the community, says Rufiange. Itsthe local community to promote fire All combined, these technologies andgiving the AVFR team the ability forprevention and protection for many design choices make for a hall thatrapid deployment in the middle of agenerations to come.meets the AVFRs current needs and allows for further expansions and the addition of alternative energy sources as those needs evolve.CONSTRUCTING AT ALTITUDEConstructing a cutting-edge, purpose-built facility at 1,744 metres is bound to come with its obstacles. And certainly, explains Alec Rufiange, project manager with Greyback Construction, the lofty location and wintery conditions posed several logistical and environmental hurdles. The fact that we were building on a ski hill in the winter was definitely challenging, especially when dealing with all the snow and ice that made it harder for workers to get up there.Delays in receiving key building materials also meant crews were finalizing exterior work just as snow began to fall. We were just finishing up while it was starting to snow on the outside of the building, Rufiange recalls.Thanks to team collaboration andWE AREproblem-solving, the project team overcame these setbacks. A thoroughCOMMUNITYreview of industry standard procedures combined with the unique requirements identified by the Apex Volunteer FireBUILDERSDepartment was undertaken to address all issues, constraints and objectives, G3 wrote. Several design layouts were generated and reviewed amongstBuilding thriving communities inspires all stakeholders for effectiveness, construction costs, environmentaleverything we do.concerns and performance. Lets make an impact together.MORE THAN A BUILDINGThe Apex Fire Hall represents more thanKELOWNA | VANCOUVER | EDMONTON just a piece of public infrastructure.CLARKBUILDERS.COM CALGARY| RED DEER | YELLOWKNIFEFor the residents and business owners of the popular mountain community, SICA CONSTRUCTION REVIEWFall 202519'