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The ATCO Gas project demonstrates the experience, skills, and progressive technological capabilities of our Mechanical design team in the delivery of design-build projects. The facility is a multi-use building dedicated to supporting both the engineering and commercial activities of ATCO Gas.  The structure contains a range of environments devoted to varying specifications, including engineering and administration offices, meter calibration and testing labs, storage space, and industrial service bays.  Central to the success of the project is the utilization of natural gas based “Absorption” Heat Pumps as part of the buildings geothermal system.  This advanced technology is relatively new to North America, and the North Edmonton Operations Centre was the largest building in Canada to use “Absorption” Heat Pumps. This system results in a reduction in the amount of natural gas required to heat the building, with a corresponding decrease in the carbon dioxide emissions released into the atmosphere.

In addition to the building being geothermal, several other advanced technologies were incorporated. One such feature was the usage of Heat Recovery Ventilators to recapture heat from the air before it is expelled to the outside from the office areas. As well, Variable Frequency Drive pumps, which adjust automatically for the required varying system loads, were utilized where appropriate to reduce electrical consumption. Furthermore, a full Building Management System installed which will automatically “relax” all temperature and air exchange settings during vacant periods.

Our Mechanical team was awarded the ASHRAE Region XI Technology award for their innovative conception and design of the ATCO Gas North Operations Building. In 2016, our team was awarded an Award of Merit for ‘Small Firm, Big Impact’ at the CEA Showcase Awards.