b'Design rendering of a new high school located in Red Sucker Lake First Nation.delivering several school building andWe strive to avoid both theseand other areas to house up torenovation projects at Red Sucker Lakesituations when planning a job like100 workers. First Nation (RSLFN). this, he adds. STAYING CONNECTEDA large project such as the RSLFNWARM BODIES Limited or nonexistent communication school requires over 300 truck loadsConstruction supplies arent the onlyinfrastructure can also pose logistical to be brought in on a remote winterresource that can be tough to securechallenges on northern jobs. At the roada trip that takes 30-36 hoursin the north. Teams working in remoteMathias Colomb site, for instance, one wayover the span of four to sixlocations can also experience morePenn-co crews have no cell service and weeks, whereas a project accessibledifficulty sourcing people to do the job. are reliant on internet communications by normal highway would be able toAlthough SNL strives to train andor landlines to stay in touch with the time their loads appropriately based onemploy as many local employeesteam and community partners. In a their scheduled activities, reports Louisas possible for all its projects, andworld where we are accustomed to Adams, Project Manager with SNL. especially for ones located in remotehaving 24/7 access to people, the lack NEW SCHOOL communities, we are typically still facedof cell service can create frustrations Thats not to say these challengeswith the need to bring in significantand pose a safety concern,catch contractors off guard. Withquantities of outside labour, whichGossen says.extensive experience building in thethen adds the requirement to provideThe solution, he continues, has been north, both SNL and Penn-co know thesuitable lodging for employees,to leverage cutting-edge satellite best approach is to plan ahead.consultant groups and other potentialtechnologynamely, Elon Musks If the project is a multi-year job, itstakeholders needed to facilitate theStarlink satellite internet service, requires a plan of what we will lookconstruction and/or operation of thewhich has proven essential to keeping to achieve in year one to ensure wenew facilities, says Adams. stakeholders connected. We also [prioritize] getting the materials toTo that end, SNL is planning to set up apartnered with a company that accomplish that portion of the projectprovides a 360 walkthrough view of OVERALL SITE PLAN - NEW SCHOOL self-contained early works camp nearthe existing school, and this allowed so we do not face any delays, saysits RSLFN school projects to satisfyus to take regular walkthroughs to Preun. If materials do not get shippedworker needs while they facilitate the RED SUCKER LAKE FIRST NATION EDUCATION FACILITIES PROJECTto site on time, they either need tomobilization of equipment and conductcreate a map that would allow for real-be flown in at a much higher cost, orinitial clearing and services setup. Thetime views on issues or conflicts with NEW SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL drawings and design, Gossen reports.the plan needs to be altered to workfirm then plans to establish a second, around the missing materials, more permanent camp with bedrooms,As for maintaining jobsite safety, if possible.bathrooms, a large commercial kitchenPenn-co partnered with the community SERVICES: Wire SawingSelectiveElectric & Diesel Demolition Flat SawingConcrete Coring CONCRETE RESTORATION SERVICES Parkade Repairs/MaintenanceBalcony RepairsWall SawingStructural Concrete RepairsBuilding EnvelopeSealant Services Waterproofing@204demolitionCarlson Commercial & Industrial Services Ltd.204demolition.ca 1035 Mission St., Winnipeg, MB CanadaR2J 0A4 Ph: (204) 233-0671 Fax: (204) 233-6938www.carlsoncommercial.cawww.carlsonindustrial.ca40 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'