BRIDGEPOINT HOSPITAL REDEvELOPmENT - PCL · 2014-08-05 · loCAtion: toRonto, ontARio issue 74 p.03 THE PROJECT Bridgepoint Hospital is a 10-story, 738,700-square-foot complex care
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BRIDGEPOINT HOSPITAL REDEvELOPmENT:A CAmpus of Wellness
THE LAST FRONTIER:CAbelA’s RetAil CenteR in AnChoRAge
CymRIC wESTSIDE PROjECT:poWeRful solutions foR pRoduCed WAteR
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THE PROJECTBridgepoint Hospital is a 10-story, 738,700-square-foot
complex care and rehabilitation center in Toronto, Ontario,
built to replace an existing facility on-site. PCL was the
design-builder for the project, which includes development
of public roads, a civic court, park lands with panoramic
views of the city, and a multiuse trail. Integral to the project
is restoration of the historic Don Jail—a former correctional
center that was built in 1854 and formally decommissioned
in 1977. The redevelopment is the fulfillment of Bridgepoint
Health’s vision to create a campus of wellness that
incorporates restorative architecture and landscaping with
cutting-edge medical practices to treat patients holistically.
This massive project, occupying more than eight acres, has
been under construction for over four years and is scheduled
to be completed in December 2014.
BRIDGEPOINT HOSPITAL: A CAmpus of Wellness
photo: Patients and community members can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of tranquil garden spaces throughout the hospital grounds.
COVER PHOTO: The new Bridgepoint Hospital will relieve the congestion of the current, aging building and provide an improved patient experience for generations to come.
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PARTNERS FOR SUCCESS
The new hospital is being built through a Design-Build-
Finance-Maintain (DBFM) delivery method under
the Government of Ontario’s Alternative Finance and
Procurement (AFP) model, which utilizes the strengths
of private-sector partners to modernize, upgrade, and
expand Ontario’s public infrastructure, while stimulating
job creation. The contractual arrangement encouraged
collaboration between the project team and a complex
The positive relationship between the partners extended
to PCL’s restoration of the historic Don Jail. The jail owes its
historical value not only to its age, but also to the remarkable
architectural features of the structure, like its Italianate
façade and the vermiculated columns that flank the main
entrance. An Interpretation Plan set out how the historical
character of the area would be preserved throughout the
STEWARDS OF A RICH HISTORY
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PHOTO: The historic Don Jail, an architectural icon in Toronto and a building important to the city’s history, will continue to make history, changing from a site of incarceration to a site of innovation.
PHOTO: An in-ground therapy pool is one of many features of the new hospital.
network of organizations including project owners, the City
of Toronto, Plenary Health, and various other consultants
and stakeholders to ensure that project milestones were
met. The consortium held regular sessions to develop
strong partnerships that fostered mutual trust, respect, and
sharing of common goals. The result of these efforts was
the successful achievement of substantial completion on
March 3, 2013.
transformation. At the time of construction, this requirement
was highly subjective and without precedent. Through
consultation between PCL and all the parties involved and
an intense collaborative effort, the project team was able
to bring forward a plan that balanced the need to develop a
modern hospital with the desire to respect and preserve the
site’s history for future generations.
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THE PROJECT
The Westside Produced Water Project, built for Chevron
USA, Inc, is a plant designed to filter produced water from
the Cymric oil field in central California. The Cymric field
has produced 500 million barrels since 1909. Two-thirds of
all oil in Kern County is heavy, which requires that steam be
injected into the ground to reduce the oil’s viscosity so it can
be pumped out. Condensed steam and groundwater has to
be separated from the oil. The oil is then shipped through
pipelines to refineries, most produced water is recycled for
steam generation, and excess water is sent to the water
injection plant. The Westside water injection plant treats and
filters this water, making it suitable for subsurface reinjection.
With production increasing faster at Cymric than at any other
field in California, the plant offers an important resource
for reducing the environmental footprint of oil production
operations.
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PHOTO:The Cymric Oil Field is a large oil field in Kern County, California, north of the town of McKittrick.
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As part of the scope of the project, piping supports had
to be installed along a 300-foot corridor of 12 kV power
lines. The challenge was installing a 20-foot support with
25 feet of clearance underneath the power lines, while
maintaining the minimum 10-foot clearance set out by
Operational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
Turning off the power in order to work alongside the power
lines is rarely done, and in this case was not an option.
The alternative was to use a common method of insulating
The importance of communication cannot be overstated,
especially where safety is concerned. Workers from different
projects and backgrounds were hired for this project, which
meant that more time was needed to ensure every person
was properly educated on safety and site practices. Effective
practices were communicated to workers through formal
means like safety meetings each morning, as well as through
informal peer-to-peer channels where each worker was
diligent in making sure others understood the different ways
in which they all contribute to safety. Twice a month, Lunch-
CREATINg AN OPEN DIAlOgUE
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PHOTO: The Midway Sunset, McKittrick, and Cymric fields lie in the Temblor Thermal Area and have been producing for more than 100 years.
PHOTO: Chevron is the largest oil and gas producer in California. The majority of its production comes from company-operated leases in three major crude oil fields: Kern River, Midway Sunset, and Cymric.
the length of the power line to be able to encroach on the
10-foot barrier, which would translate into insulating 1200
feet of power lines to cover the multiple spans. Rather than
use the traditional and somewhat costly method, the team
came up with a third option, which was half the cost of the
only other viable option. Line trucks are used to set power
poles, and because they are insulated, can get within a foot
of a power line. By using the line truck, the team was able
to cut expenses in half while also minimizing safety risks
associated with working with live power.
and-Learn sessions complemented these efforts and further
increased communication about safety.
The benefits of effective communication extended to the
build. The project team listened and gave consideration on
how to best communicate with Chevron to determine this
client’s wants and needs. Knowledge of Chevron’s goals
helped uncover efficiencies that were not immediately
apparent, which allowed the team to add value by creating
effective solutions.
SEEkINg OUT COST-EFFECTIvE AlTERNATIvES
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THE LAST FRONTIER: CAbelA’s RetAil CenteR in AnChoRAge
THE PROJECTA household name to hunters and anglers, Cabela’s retail
stores are a one-stop shop for the outdoor enthusiast. From
humble beginnings in 1961, selling fishing and hunting
gear by mail-order catalog, Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost
Outfitter® of hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear, has
transformed itself into a dominant retail force, with more
than 50 stores across the United States and Canada. Large,
open showrooms create a museum-like environment—a
signature trait that, for some visitors, makes the store a
destination in itself.
Though renowned as a source of affordable, high-quality
outdoor equipment, the retailer had yet to open a store
in the outdoor haven of Alaska. Anchorage is now home
to a 136,000-square-foot, premier Cabela’s. The store was
completed in under a year and celebrated its grand opening
in April 2014.
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photo: Founded in 1961, Cabela’s has grown to become one of the best-known outdoor recreation brands in the world.
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PHOTO: Cabela’s extensive product offerings include hunting, fishing, marine, and camping merchandise, casual and outdoor apparel and footwear, optics, vehicle accessories, gifts, and home furnishings with an outdoor theme.
TRANSPORTATION NUANCES IN AlASkA
Navigating the complex logistics of the supply chain is a
continual headache for Alaskan businesses and was a primary
concern. Shipping to Alaska takes much longer than to other
US locations, as the distant state is a final port of call. The
project team used their experience and knowledge of Alaskan
shipping procedures to ease the owner’s mind by scheduling
shipments within established timeframes. PCL worked with
Cabela’s chosen shipping company to facilitate the delivery of
very large amounts of owner-provided materials to an off-site
warehouse. The team ensured they were delivered on time
and securely stored. A new 40,000-square-foot warehouse
was built as part of the store to circumvent lengthy delivery
times and to house additional stock to support the store’s
anticipated sales.
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CAPITAlIzINg ON EFFICIENCIES
Several issues with the potential to derail the schedule
were dealt with during preconstruction. One aspect often
overlooked in Alaska is landscaping, especially when it
involves a significant amount of land. Because there are
no large-scale nursery operations in the state, a majority
of landscaping materials are shipped from the lower 48
states. This requires early spring procurement for a late
summer installation. With the project being turned over
in the winter, the best option was to procure the materials
during preconstruction. This allowed for a successful
summer 2013 installation, giving the owner a fully
landscaped project for their grand opening.
A short summer season and varying weather affect more
than landscaping, of course. The team avoided incurring
the additional costs of constructing under tents in winter
by self-performing concrete and masonry. The building
had to be dried-in before the onset of winter to meet the
nonnegotiable opening date, and Cabela’s was open in
time for the upcoming fishing, camping, and tourist season.
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PHOTO: Featuring museum-quality wildlife displays and large aquariums, Cabela’s reinforces its outdoor lifestyle image and provides exciting tourist and entertainment shopping experiences.
ENgAgINg A SkIllED WORkFORCE
Alaska’s population of less than one million people magnifies
the challenge of sourcing and hiring skilled labor. Two other
large construction projects under way in Anchorage had
depleted the pool of skilled masons. PCL was nevertheless
able to build a solid crew from the available talent because
the company is known as a top employer that keeps crews
going steadily throughout construction.
The project team also minimized physical stress and risk in
ways that appeal to a skilled workforce, such as by using
jack-up scaffolding, which allowed the masons to lay blocks
at waist level rather than having to reach to lay the blocks
in place. The masons were able to work more comfortably
while reducing long-term wear on their bodies.
“Alaska posed a unique logistical challenge that we had not experienced. We had very aggressive construction schedules, and having most of the construction materials coming from the lower 48 was
our biggest concern for the Anchorage store. The PCL team was instrumental in making sure materials were on-site prior to needing them, resulting in a virtually seamless construction schedule.”
Troy Kurz, PE – Sr. Construction Project Manager, Cabela’s Construction/Real Estate
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