b'CRCA AWARDSInadditiontoworkingwithicywinter conditionsanduniquesitelogistics,crews hadtoassemblecustomizedswingstages toaccommodatethecurveofthedomed roofs and utilize different strategies to get BY MATTHEW BRADFORD the materials and debris to their designated locations.Moreover,theprojectrequired supplying power to a height of 800 feet. The sheer size of the roof, its config-urationcomplexities,slopes,sitelogistics and access to the roof presented many chal-lenges, not to mention reaching a staggering heightof282feet,recallsMarkAgius, Regional Vice President with Flynn Canada Ltd.Thatswhatmakesprojectslikethe Rogers Centre Stadium unique.The teams combined experience proved to be critical in navigating these challenges. Forexample,Campbellsays,Oneofthe most interesting pieces of ingenuity was the framing system that was used to help support the welding machine as the stages descended. On a sloped roof such as this, there needed to be something to help brace the welding machine and take the weight of the workers arms. A steel framing system with wheels was used and mounted to the front of the stage and a bungee cord was attached to the top of the frame and then to the welding machine. This helped take the weight of the machine off the worker and allowed for the worker to steady the machine and help keep the weld more consistent.EquallynotablewastheteamsSika Recycling Program, which recycled most of the facilitys old membrane, thereby diverting a significant amount of waste from landfills.RepsfromFlynnCanadaandDean-Chandlerwerebothonhandtoaccept recognition for the Rogers Centre re-roofing project.Lookingbackontheexperience, Agius says, Having the right people, with therightfocusandrightexecutionplan proved that even the most complex projects can be achieved. We had our most seasoned and experienced PVC crews on this project. Tome,thatspeaksvolumesaboutour employees and their dedication, diversity and willingness to be a part of a very challen-ging project.I cant say enough about the dedication that I saw throughout the project from all the guys on site, Campbell adds. Im so thankful we got the opportunity; this was a once in a lifetime project.www.rcabc.org l21'