b'by the air traffic control tower andThe communications conduits runningforward and meeting the project designed to blend in with the look ofthrough the site have required specialstart date even during this difficult newer buildings at the airport. excavation efforts to accommodatepandemic time, states Badry.Another challenge was the mainthe placement of the foundations andWith 83 per cent of the funding target underground conduits for theprovide access to the conduits forof $45 million already reached and navigation, electrical and othermaintenance by the Winnipeg Airportconstruction in progress, the new site communications lines that servedAuthority. Another unusual aspect offor RAM is well on its way. Some of the airport, which all ran through thethe construction is the 100-by-35-ft.the initial discussions on the new site middle of the land parcel. This affectedhangar door that will be installed todate back as far as the early 2000s; the placement of the main building onallow aircraft to be moved back andSlobodian notes, This new site has the site including the location of theforth between the hangar and thebeen a work in progress for almost building foundations.aviation plaza. two decades. For all our volunteers, The project has also had severalCOVID-19 is also having an impact onfunding partners and partners in the construction challenges because ofconstruction in regard to safety norms,design and construction of the new its location on the airport property.but the construction manager hasmuseum, this is a labour of love, and Issues such as overhead clearances forsuccessfully adapted. PCL has a jobsitewe are all anxious to see the finished crane use and limitations on the useregimen of screening, temperatureproduct in 2021.of drones have had to be dealt with astesting, physical distancing and the project moves forward. As notedmandatory masks, as well as crews that by Myke Badry, Operations Managerconcentrate on sanitizing the site.RAM for PCL Constructors, the constructionAs of mid-July, Badry indicated thatCONSTRUCTION manager for the project, Our companythe foundations and the underground has a refined drone program that wemechanicals are nearing completion.PARTNERSuse for surveying and providing projectThe project is on track, and erection of progress reports to our clients. Thethe steel is set to begin in August. WeArchitect:drone restrictions at the airport meanappreciate the dedication of the RAMArchitecture49 / Reich&Petchwe have to find other ways to meet ourBoard of Directors and volunteers who project objectives. were committed to moving this projectMechanical / Electrical / Civil Engineer: KGS GroupStructural Engineer:LDA EngineeringConstruction Manager:PCL Constructors Canada Inc.QSI InteriorsBorder GlassWescan MechanicalNor Tec ElectricPreset PilingS&J Construction40 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'