b'BEST OF THE BEST AWARDSPROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD | SMALLBROOK RESTORATION LTD. | DUFFERIN TRANSFER STATION, BUILDING 300Im proud of our teams ability to execute a very challenging project and bring real value to our client with innovative solutions, Welch notes. We believe these challenging and interesting projects create great opportunities for our employees to grow their careers, and we get great satisfaction when they get recognition like this award.Brook Restoration earned the ProjectThis building had reached the end of itsWelch is also thankful to work with a Achievement Award in the small categoryuseful life, and with the major structuralclient and consultants who were highly for its work on Building 300 of Torontosupgrades now complete, it will remain inengaged and worked as a collaborative Dufferin Transfer Station. The team wasservice for many years to come, says Edteam throughout the project. Those hired to expand the capacity of the wasteWelch, CEO of Brook Restoration. partners included the managers at the and recycling processing depot andCity of Toronto, their consultants at WSP, address wear and tear within.It was a challenge befitting Brooksand key trades and suppliers, including expertise. The team faced tight timelines,Tech-Jet Hydrodemolition, Consolidated Their work included adding new structuraldifficult environmental conditions,Shotcrete, Pullman, Marrik Concrete, shear walls (shotcrete), installingand unique logistical considerations.Kaymen Steel, Mansteel, Ontario Pipe carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP)Fortunately, says Welch, the ability toLining, CBM, SIKA Canada, BASF Canada, reinforcement strips, fully resurfacingseamlessly draw on Brooks earthworksHD Supply, and HILTI. Their hard work the tipping floor, adding a new metallicand scaffolding departments andand dedication to Brook were prominent topping and replacing the buildings pushleverage the companys depth of wall system, among other tasks gearedknowledge and strong industryat every stage of the development and towards returning the facility to a state ofpartnerships positioned the team their skills and expertise were invaluable good repair. for success.to the projects success, says Welch.DONALD P. GIFFIN SR. CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDCRAIG LESURF | PRESIDENT, GILLAM GROUPTo say Craig Lesurf checks allDegree Program. He actedfor the greater good, I go out the boxes for TCAs Donald P.as George Brown Programand help make it happen.Giffin Sr. Construction IndustryAdvisory Chair for nine years, Achievement Award wouldconsulting with governmentLesurf started with TCAs be an understatement. Afterand industry agencies andYoung Construction Leaders spending decades workingspeaking on health, labourgroup in his early 20s and in the industry, Lesurf hasand other issues at industryhas since served and chaired dedicated his deep industryevents.numerous TCA committees. He experience and expertiseis grateful for being recognized to enhance the sector andIve had a lot of greatfor his contributions and benefit his peers.mentors and leaders in thethanks his family, the Gillam industry, so I like having theteam and industry allies for Highlights of Lesurfsopportunity to give back,their support: I have a lot contributions range fromLesurf says.Not to mentionof people around me that chairing the Ontario Generalthat being involved has helpedhelped me do these things, Contractors Associationsmy career and helped me growwhether at my company, in the Safety Committee for 10as a person. One of the credosindustry, or at home. Im lucky years to helping launch theI live by is dont just complain,to be involved with a great League of Champions anddo something about it, andgroup of TCA volunteers and establish the George Brownthats what I do. If I can seestaff who share my desire to Construction Managementsomething needs changegive back.22Quarter 12023 BUILDERSDIGEST'