ASHRAE Technology Award Winner

We are happy to announce that Arrow has been honoured with the ASHRAE Technology Award for its innovative conception and design of the ATCO Gas North Operations Building in Edmonton, AB. Under the leadership of Paul Burdett, Principal and Senior Project Manager, Mechanical, Arrow has had the privilege to work on this unique and dynamic project, proving its commitment to sustainable, creative design that promotes green building management and increased energy efficiency and conservation.

This design implements a natural gas absorption heat pump geothermal system.  The technology behind this is still relatively new to North America, and presently, the North Edmonton Operating Centre is the largest building in Canada to use this method. In using this system, the amount of natural gas required to heat the building is reduced and the carbon dioxide emissions released into the atmosphere are also diminished.

The ASHRAE Technology Awards program recognizes, on an international scale, successful applications of innovation design, which incorporate ASHRAE standards for effective energy management, indoor air quality, and exceptional mechanical design.

Arrow is proud to receive this award and recognizes Paul Burdett as a leader in the mechanical building design industry.

Having benefited from long time membership in ASHRAE and the local Northern Alberta Chapter, we are excited to give back and support ASHRAE learning opportunities in our Edmonton community. Arrow generously donated a TV door prize and in addition, was a room sponsor for ASHRAE NAC’s Mechanical Extravaganza. This comprehensive event featured various technical sessions, speakers, panel discussions, and an industry tradeshow. We are proud to be a contributor to the success of this dynamic experience and ASHRAE NAC.

Less than two short years after the inception of Arrow’s Saskatoon branch, we were pleased to honour our clients and celebrate our joint success during a recent Open House. With over 100 in attendance throughout the event, it is clear that Arrow’s team members have successfully established themselves in the community and throughout Saskatchewan as a leading provider of consulting engineering services. Developing trusted relationships with our clients and working synergistically to achieve common goals, we have quickly grown through referrals and word of mouth. We value our clients and are pleased to contribute to their success.

Our Saskatoon office is flourishing as we continue to exceed expectations; stay tuned for further news regarding the expansion of the Saskatoon team, as well as our future office relocation.

Being committed to sustainable practices, sharing knowledge, and further education, Arrow is excited to sponsor the visual displays for NAIT’s Alternative Energy Centre showing vital information related to current climatic conditions and lab equipment performance. “Purchasing the 3D Tvs required for NAIT’s displays allows seamless transfer of data throughout the building and is another small way we can take further responsibility in being a part of a solution in sustainable, renewable energy resources; an area which will affect every person”, says President of Arrow, Greg Burghardt.

Arrow is honoured by the privilege to be a team member and partner with NAIT for the design and program development of this avant-garde learning facility. We applaud NAIT’s leadership, forward-thinking, and commitment in developing leading-edge, renewable alternative sources of energy and we are proud of our involvement, bringing this innovative learning centre to our community.

In the words of Gary Lamphier, Edmonton Journal, “large companies get lots of media attention, small ones usually don’t.” But the case is not true for Arrow Engineering Inc. with a front page news story in The Edmonton Journal.

As stated by Mr. Lamphier, “we have an impressive portfolio and revenues to match” and we’re proud to be recognized as one of the true unsung success stories of Edmonton.

Read the entire article at The Edmonton Journal.

Continuing to grow, Arrow is excited to complement its already successful site engineering services with full service civil engineering capability, offering clients an even more in-depth interdisciplinary experience. Working with the necessary civic and regulatory agencies, our civil team provides timely plan approvals and final project acceptance to effectively move your project forward.

Expanded service options include:

• Lot grading and Storm Water Management (SWM) Plans Mechanical servicing plans (water, sanitary, storm, and natural gas services)
• Municipal improvement and servicing agreements (MIA / MISA)
• Coordination with sub-surface utilities, including natural gas, electrical, CATV, and telecommunications
• Preparation of contract documents and specifications
• Construction Administration, including RFIs, change notices, and progress claim reviews
• Construction overview, site meetings, and site observations during construction
• Approvals, when required for the municipality, and as-built or record drawings
• Inspections and documentation for all Construction Completion (CCC) and Final Acceptance (FAC)
• Digital Terrain Models (DTM), and other survey tools, for use in construction
• Coordination of topographic surveys

Our civil project management philosophy includes design strategies that strive to limit disruption and pollution of natural water flows, use storm runoff detention for improved water quality, leverage surface materials with existing site grades to reduce site erosion in addition to other multi-level erosion and sediment control measures to minimize negative impacts on water and air quality.

With the expansion of our civil division, we are pleased to introduce Mike Shankaruk, Senior Project Manager, Civil. An integral part of the Arrow team, Mike is a recognized leader in our community. His expertise and knowledge coupled with his strong desire to exceed client expectations ensures he will work diligently to partner with clients in the achievement of their success.

We at Arrow Engineering Inc. are proud to announce our newest division and and the addition of a new team member. Beyond our existing mechanical, electrical, and site design services, we are poised to offer Automation & Commissioning services.

To better meet the growing requirements of our valued clients, Arrow Engineering Inc. has added the following service options:

• Building Automation & Control System Design
• Green Building Systems Design
• Building HVAC Assessments
• Building Sustainability & Performance Testing
• Wireless Control Advantages & Design Opportunities
• Building Commissioning

At this time we are pleased to introduce our newest team member, Mr. Cliff Swain, Vice President, Automation & Commissioning. Cliff brings 25+ years of senior level automation, commissioning, and controls experience for the commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings markets. His expertise and friendly manner make him a great addition to the Arrow team.

In addition to leading the delivery of our Automation & Commissioning services, Cliff will play a key role in working with clients, to determine how best we may help you to achieve your goals and ambitions for 2011, onward.

We at Arrow Engineering applaud Robert Prybysh, PEng, MSc, LEED AP, Chief Engineer of our firm, on successfully accomplishing ASHRAE’s High-Performance Building Design Professional certification.

Arrow is proud to be a long-standing member of ASHRAE as well as a contributing member of the local Northern Alberta Chapter. This examination based certification confirms that Robert demonstrates an in-depth comprehension of how HVAC design is integrated into high-performing buildings, resulting in green HVAC designs and practices; an area that Arrow’s clients have and will continue to benefit greatly from.

Highly valuing education, knowledge, and continuous learning in an ever-changing field, Arrow is delighted to recognize and extend congratulations to Robert for this achievement!

Arrow Engineering Inc. announces the formation of an Electrical Engineering division

[Edmonton, AB] July 19, 2010 – Arrow Engineering Inc. is extremely pleased to announce the formation of a new Electrical Engineering division, expanding the firm’s capabilities beyond the previously existing mechanical and site engineering services.

Join us in welcoming Larry Meszaros, Arvid Schimke, Wes Bullock, and Dave Rose to our team. With the addition of these four incredibly talented and experienced engineering specialists to our team of professional engineers and technologists, we are now a firm of over 35, positioning us a top tier provider of integrated building engineering services.

“Our newly expanded mission is to provide excellence in mechanical, electrical, and site engineering services that are focused on contributing to the success of our clients through the delivery of exceptional service and solutions”, says partner Paul Burdett.

“Very much so”, states Greg Burghardt, President, “the additional electrical engineering skills, expertise, and knowledge we are now able to provide will be delivered with the same high standards that clients and project owners have come to expect from Arrow in the past.”

Project owners, clients, and industry partners choose Arrow because we:

• work collaboratively and consultatively to identify and deliver solutions that are effective
• work hard to understand the requirements of each project, leading to efficiency
• remain committed to our clients focus and the achievement of their vision
• care about the people involved and the final outcome, and therefore remain flexible in responding to the need for design modifications, serving to help all parties involved to deliver optimal solutions and constructability
• are conscientious when it comes to important details, such as budget and schedule
• when the opportunity arises, we are able to apply the most relevant standards for sustainability

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Larry Meszaros, Arvid Schimke, Wes Bullock, and Dave Rose.