b'FAST FORWARD FOR FEDEXLean construction for a time-sensitive companyBy Warren HeeleyTime is paramount at the site of the new 250,000-sq.-ft.Energy Code for Buildings used in the province. According FedEx distribution centre in St. Boniface Industrial Park. Theto Verne Reimer, the project architect, An energy model is building is identical to FedEx sites across Canada and thebeing used for the project that will have the building exceed U.S. except for one important difference: the project is usingthe energy code requirements by five per cent.lean construction principles. Construction began in OctoberThe lean construction process is viewed as a seamless 2019 and is scheduled to be completed in 12 months project path from start to finish. All partners on the considerably less time than a normal project rely on each other to keep the work on or ahead construction schedule. of schedule. They each take ownership for work quality The builder is Pretium Projects Ltd., a company thatand meeting time schedules that ensure the following specializes in lean construction and integrated projecttrade partner can start and complete their work within the delivery. Lean construction is a new way to define, designprescribed timeframe. As Bova states, A culture where and build. Justin Bova, Pretium President, says, Pretiumeach trade partner is working for the trade ahead of them is has championed lean construction since the companyscritical to meeting these aggressive targets.inception, focusing on optimizing process flows, eliminatingSETTING A RAPID PACEwaste and passing on better quality, faster schedule andA good example of the pace on the site is the results lower costs to our clients. Lean requires extensive planningfrom Canam Buildings and Structures Inc., who handled on the front end and a shared responsibility between thethe structural steel and metal decking. The company has projects builder, design and trade partners. significant experience on design-build projects and lean Though similar to other FedEx sites, there were designconstruction scheduling. The schedule for their part of the changes needed to meet Manitoba standards, including theproject allowed 11 weeks for completion; Canam completed building envelope and other measures to meet the Nationaltheir work in eight.38 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'