b'SPOTLIGHT ON STEINBACHDesign rendering courtesy of Verne Reimer Architecture.The initial plan was to construct the new facility in two phases, which would haveBUILDINGallowed the Steinbach Pistons to continue playing in the old Centennial Arena while the new building was constructed nextSAFELYdoor, then demolishing the old arena to build the multi-purpose gym on that site.EVERY DAYHowever, that would have necessitated maintaining two ice plants. That would have been a huge inefficiency, says Project Manager Andrew Coleman ofDelivering integrated Graham Construction and Engineering. [It] was one of the biggest challengesconstruction solutions that we worked through, but making this athroughout Manitobasingle-phase project was something that was negotiated up front. The team will now play in a different facility for the upcoming season, with the new facility becoming operational by August 2024just in time for the 2024-25 season.Because that scheduling was paramount, it led to an unusual workflow approach.grahambuilds.comAs originally planned, the project would have come in significantly over budget, so the phasing and other more minor design changes were made to decrease costs and meet budget. However, because it Issue 3 | Fall Edition | 2023 BUILD MANITOBA 47'