A major $6.5 Mil building envelope retrofit to Ecole Viscount Alexander in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada that increased the expected useful life of this original 1948+, 43,380 sf facility by another 60 years with the contribution and incorporation of masonry in the overall design. More
This summer, Lafarge employees around the world observed Safety Month. Each plant organized events, open houses, and educational sessions to raise safety awareness among employees, subcontractors, and local communities. At Lafarge's Greater Winnipeg Area (GWA) operations, which include ready-mix, aggregates, and concrete products, Safety Month events filled the calendar in June. Employees talked about heart attack prevention, ran in the Manitoba Marathon, listened to addresses from management, and celebrated their safety achievements. More
Most rivers in the continental United States flow south to warmer waters. An exception to that rule is the north-flowing Red River of the North. The Red River empties into Canada's Lake Winnipeg and, eventually, into Hudson Bay. In spring 1997, the river's northern destination played a major role in a devastating flood that nearly brought the sister cities of Grand Forks, N.D., and East Grand Forks, Minn., to their knees. More
One example of an older concrete silo is the Parrish & Heimbecker grain terminal in Winnipeg (Transcona) Manitoba More
Like many other growing cities, Winnipeg, Manitoba, sees once quiet neighborhood streets turning into busy thoroughfares that downgrade both property values and quality of life for the residents. When the traffic in a particular 1-mile stretch became too loud, the city concluded that a sound barrier wall was needed. More
