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KAWARTHA TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY CENTREA Heightened CommitmentWith many top priorities to consider when buildinga world-class innovative teaching facility, thecommitment to constructing a green building is akey objective for the Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre(KTTC) project.That is why Fleming College is using the Leadership inEnergy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification rating(an internationally recognized green building certification system)for the design, construction and operation of the KTTC. WithLEED Silver standards in the initial plan, Fleming has boostedits effort to go for LEED Gold – to make the KTTC one of thegreenest buildings in Ontario!The LEED Gold certification requires the efficient use ofenergy, water and materials to reduce a building’s operatingcosts, minimize environmental impact and improve indoorenvironmental quality. Following LEED Gold guidelines ensuresthat Fleming integrates green features and best buildingpractices to support its mission to provide a sustainableand healthy future.Meet the person who oversees the entireconstruction project, KTTC Project ManagerTom Holden.TOM HOLDENFleming College, KTTC Project ManagerTom’s leadership role is significant, especiallywhen it is to meet the goal of completingthe project on time and on budget – he’ssucceeding!As the KTTC Project Manager, Tombrings together multi-tasking, organization and peoplemanagement skills while co-ordinating floor plans, sitecontractors, facility instructions and LEED standards. He makesdaily decisions about the construction activities. Tom enjoysworking on every aspect of the project. It is evident whenyou see his impressive leadership skills in action and when hewelcomes a conversation with people expressing interest in theKTTC.“This is an exciting opportunity for Fleming College tocreate a healthy and sustainable environment for faculty, studentsand community partners,” says Tom Holden. “I’m thrilled to beinvolved in such a fantastic project that will produce positiveresults not only in our community but also for the Skilled Tradesand Technology industries.”Tom has vast experience in large construction projectsand was at the helm of the new Peterborough Regional HealthCentre build that officially opened its doors in 2008. His workexperience is supported by a number of esteemed academiccredentials.“This is an exciting opportunity for Fleming Collegeto create a healthy and sustainable environmentfor faculty, students and community partners.”– Tom HoldenPAGE 6 Fleming Ties SUMMER 2013
to SustainabilityMeet a volunteer with an environmental rolewithin the KTTC project, John Desbiens.JOHN DESBIENSCambium Environmental Inc.,President & CEOKTTC Capital Campaign – Division Chair,EnvironmentalJohn is one of 17 KTTC campaign cabinetvolunteers helping the College to reach a$1M capital campaign goal for equipmentand infrastructure. John actively supports a committee ofenvironmental professionals who are raising awareness in theirindustry of the KTTC project.As the owner of Cambium Environmental Inc. inPeterborough, John is a renowned environmental industryleader. His company’s success is founded on providingenvironmental consulting and engineering services. He recentlyadded geotechnical, planning, building science and materialstesting to the company’s services portfolio. This past winter,John opened a second office in Simcoe County to better servehis clients. John and his team of environmental experts – ateam that includes Fleming College graduates – are committedto providing effective environmental solutions.Supporting the community is a personal priority for Johnand you’ll find him involved with many local organizationsincluding the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster, GreaterPeterborough Area Economic Development Corporation,Peterborough Musicfest and the Peterborough UltimateFrisbee League.Before investing in his own company, John was employedat Lakefield SGS first as a Project Technologist and then as theManager of the Environmental Services department.And in case you’re wondering…yes, John is the son offormer Fleming College President Brian Desbiens.KTTC FAST FACTS• 87,000 square foot facility on Sutherland Campus• The new facility will house sustainable shop facilities,smart-wired classrooms and labs with the newesttechnology• Natural ventilation and lighting throughout the buildingSecondary School Trades Program StudentsWill Earn College CreditsA new partnership between Habitat for Humanity, KawarthaPine Ridge District School Board and Fleming Collegewill allow Kenner Collegiate Secondary School studentsin Peterborough, who are registered in the skilled tradesprogram, to earn college credits from Fleming College. Thehigh school students will work – all hands in – on houses tolearn construction skills and gain valuable work experience.RBC Donates to the KTTC CampaignThe $1M fundraising campaign for Fleming College’sKawartha Trades and Technology Centre (KTTC) received aboost with a donation of $10,000 from RBC.“RBC is proud to make this commitment to the KawarthaTrades and Technology Centre at Fleming College andwe are confident that with this donation, the Centre willdo great work to ensure we have skilled trade workers fortoday and tomorrow,” said Graeme Ross, Vice President,Dominion Securities, RBC. “Our support is not only atestament to our confidence in Fleming College, but RBC’sbelief that investing in trade and technology programs thatcontinue to support industry is both the smart thing and theright thing to do.”❖Photo right: RBC made the cheque presentation to the Building SkillsShaping Futures campaign on July 9, 2013. From left to right, SheriMcLeod, Vice President, Commercial Financial Services, Craig McFarlane,KTTC Campaign Co-Chair, Mike Belliveau, Regional Vice PresidentKawartha-Lakeshore Region,Graeme Ross, Vice President & BranchManager, RBC Dominion Securities, Jay Amer, KTTC Campaign Co-Chairand Roger Denize, Regional Director Public Sector.If you would like to make an investment in the Kawartha Tradesand Technology Centre, please contact Chief Advancement OfficerShirlanne Pawley-Boyd at spawley@flemingc.on.ca.SUMMER 2013 Fleming Ties PAGE 7
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