b'cially Confidential / Design PresentationTransit infrastructure continues to attractages of projects to be delivered using P3. Meeting (DPM) process, which was imple- ongoing attention, added Gauer, pointingThese include the installation of systems mented in February on the Halton Regionto the active development of the Eglintonfor the electrification of five GO Transit rail Consolidated Courthouse. IO has improvedCrosstown LRT, Finch West LRT and Yorklines, track and rail-crossing upgrades, its RFI process, aligning its RFP-open dataVIVA Gold Bus Rapid Transit Expansion.redevelopment of GO Transit stations, room and bidder communication function- There are more transit projects in purchase of new rolling stock and installa-ality to the existing AWARD submission andthe pipeline.tion of train control systems.evaluation platform and automating RFI workflows and tracking.GO Expansion is the big one coming downOntario residents can expect even more the pipe, said Gauer, explaining that theinfrastructure developments down the The government agency is also workingGO system will expand over the next 10road, said Gauer, noting that infra-with Metrolinx on a common approach toyears. Metrolinx is managing the overall GOstructure is cool again.safety evaluation in construction tenders.project and IO is co-sponsoring three pack-We want to improve our dialogue, stream-line our approach and be more meaningful in our conversations, said Gauer. One of the things Metrolinx is really strong on is safety culture, and we continue to evolve our practice of safety. Its becoming moreOur Strengthand more important. Is More ThanCURRENT PROJECTS Superior Products.The IO president took time to sketchBehind every joist and piece ofthe current project landscape in variousdeck we supply is a commitmentsectors. For instance, in health-care infra- to go beyond just providingstructure, 43 new or expanded health-carehigh-quality products. We foster facilities have been completed and 12 arepowerful relationships that allowunder construction, including the Georgeus to understand your businessStreet Revitalization and two needs and partner with youTrillium Health facilities in the Greaterto make sure your projectToronto Area. outcomes are successful.In the area of justice and correctionalWe understand you have choices infrastructure, 10 courthouses and deten- when it comes to sourcing yourtion centres and 18 OPP facilities acrossdeck and joists needs. Vulcraft is Ontario are now complete. Gauer drewcommitted to earning your trustattention to the New Toronto Courthouse,and business by deliveringcurrently under construction near Queenvalue in our products, servicesStreet and University Avenue, calling it aand relationships.spectacular building by a world-class archi- Our plants are in full operationtect; I think its going to set the bar higherand eager to deliver results at for the kinds of projects we want to do. every phase of your project.Transportation infrastructure projectsSo lets work together andcurrently underway include the Highwaybuild something that lasts.427 expansion (see page 36), with the Highway 401 expansion likely to be awarded in April. I think thats going to unlock a lot of opportunities, said Gauer, who himself has 40 years experience inNucor, Vulcraft Canada, Inc.transportation. He previously led the 3307 Allard Ave.Leduc, AB T9E 0Z5 Highways team and the Civil Roads and587.453.0620Transit group in such initiatives as Wind- VULCRAFT CANADANucor, Vulcraft Canada, Inc. sors Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway, MTOs1362 Osprey Dr.Highway 407 Extensions, the Metrolinx LRTAncaster, ON L9G 4V5Powerful Partnerships. projects and the GO Regional Express 289.443.2000 Powerful Results.Rail Electrification. BUILDERSDIGESTQuarter 1201917VU63071_2019_Canada_ad_4.583x7_me04_03.indd 1 4/5/19 11:54 AM'