Tuesday March 8, 2011Ringing in the New Year: A New Division for Adler
Adler Insulation & Firestopping just got a little bigger. After completing fireproofing projects for over 3 years as part of the Firestopping Division , Adler has finally created a new branch of the family: Adler Fireproofing. Adler Fireproofing is led by Manager Reg Cruickshank with the assistance of Field Superintendant Mike Bowers.To increase our capacity, Adler recently purchased alocal fireproofing company that has been incorporated into the new division.
“We are excited that we’re able provide our customers with another experienced contractor option to perform cementitious and intumescent paint scopes of work; especially as we enter another period of increased construction in Western Canada,” says Firestopping Manager, Randy Perry. “Our fireproofing division affords us more project opportunities and in turn we hope to experience revenue and staff growth in all of our locations.”
Like the Firestopping division, Adler Fireproofing will focus on scopes of work related to passive fire protection. Fireproofing designs, however, are for protecting structural steel elements of a building and installs Spray Applied Fire Resistant Materials (cementitious and fibrous) and intumescent paints; applications which require different training from the Firestopping division. The Fireproofing division will service all three markets: Edmonton, Saskatoon and Calgary.
Recently, Adler Fireproofing has flexed its strategic planning muscles by completing several interior renovation projects which require more planning to execute than on most new construction projects. They have also completed a blast-proof accommodations building for an oil sands project and a high rise residential building constructed with the Hambro floor system.
Adler Fireproofing will be a great addition to the company as a whole and will reinforce the dedication and commitment to service that the Adler team values, as well as strengthening already great relationships and working to build a new horizon for everyone involved.
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Jack-of-All-Trades, Kirsten Werning
Kirsten Werning is a busy guy. The Adler Field Manager, who has been with the company for 14 years, doesn’t like to sit still for long. When he’s not working hard to meet the deadlines of his job or pass on the knowledge of his trade to newbies, he’s playing hard, or well, thinking hard. Kirsten Werning is not just an Adler employee, he’s also quite a complicated fellow. Born and raised in Edmonton, Kirsten is an avid hockey fan (yes, he cheers for the Oilers) and an avid hockey player as well. Not only does he carve up the ice, he also plays on a floor hockey team for the Edmonton Sport and Social Club.
On other days, he hangs up his sticks and goalie pads and noodles on his bass or plays his drums. Having played in 3 bands, Kirsten is a pro when it comes to laying down rock and alternative beats. He can also be found hanging out with his friends or reading in his spare time. So what does he read? Not sports or music magazines, if that’s what you were thinking. He’s more interested in (you guessed it) history and old architecture. Fascinated by different cultures, languages and time periods, Kirsten hopes to one day travel to Europe and India to explore the old cathedrals, castles and, even the majestic Taj Mahal. His passion lays in discovering uniqueness among different cultures and looking at the roots of different societies. He also dreams about skating in Central Park one day, just for the heck of it. Kirsten just wants to “experience the world”. By the by,
if you hadn’t already guessed, if Kirsten could have any other career he would be a psychologist.
Who knows what’s in store for Kirsten Werning? Although this “jack of all trades” loves getting out in the field and working with his crew, maybe this bass, drum and hockey playing field manager / history-buff will be toying with a psychology degree in 5 years. Or, maybe he’ll be sending us postcards from his trip around the world. One thing’s for sure, we certainly won’t find him on his couch.
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Resolutions…What Resolutions?
If you’re like the average North American adult, the stroke of midnight on January 1st is not only a celebratory moment, but also the moment that you envision your life changing for the better. Your New Year’s resolutions have been meticulously chosen and stoically agreed upon and will take immediate effect the second that clock hits 12:01. (Okay, let’s be honest – at midnight on New Year’s Eve you’re probably doing every single thing on your list that you have sworn to NEVER do again; and the next day is a write-off because you’re “kind tired”, but those New Years resolutions will definitely start on January 2nd. )
So what are the most popular resolutions?
- Quit smoking, drinking (insert vice here)
- Lose weight / Get in Shape
- Enjoy life more, spend more time with the family, and work less
- Get organized
- Eliminate debt
If you’re looking at the above list and thinking “This looks familiar…” that’s because these are the go-to resolutions. These popular promises are regularly chosen because they are the most meaningful and important changes you could hope to make. Unfortunately, according a 2007 study done by Professor Richard Wiseman, only 12% of people tend to achieve their goals (and even that result is high as the participants had more motivation due to the fact that their results were being published.)
Is it impossible to stick to your New Year’s resolutions? Reality check: It’s never easy to make a huge life change! But having a plan of attack in place will exponentially increase your chance of success.
- Make only one resolution and be specific about your goals. Instead of promising to “enjoy life more”, pick an activity that encapsulates that enjoyment and figure out how to fit it in to your schedule. (Family game night anyone?)
- Tell others about your resolution and surround yourself with support. You’re more likely to stick to it if you have others watching your progress and cheering you on.
- Monitor your progress. Keep a smoking diary, weight loss journal, money book – whatever you need to keep track of your journey. This makes it easier to tell if you start to slide…
- Don’t rely on willpower. Self control will get you only so far; eliminate your chances for failure by seriously taking a look at your old behaviours and making strategies to change them.
- Visualize your success. Cut out pictures, get travel brochures for the family, pick up a Martha Stewart magazine and check out that organized house. If you can picture yourself in those situations, you’re more likely to keep reaching for them.
Remember, it’s never too late to “get back on the horse” as they say, and it’s never too early to start… Resolutions don’t have to come in the form of a New Year’s day punishment. Every day is a new day and offers a fresh start. Change is inevitable in life but choosing to grow is optional.
A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits. -- Richard Nixon
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