KUEHNE + NAGEL

The Kuehne + Nagel project demonstrates the abilities of our Mechanical and Civil teams in the design of large warehouse / shipping facilities. With extensive experience in industrial warehouse / shop projects, and significant understanding of the components required for efficient facility systems, our team worked to accommodate design requirements set forth by the Kuehne + Nagel Group.

The Kuehne + Nagel storage and shipping facility is located within the busy industrial area of West Edmonton, off of 170th Street. This facility works as a shipping hub, accommodating the storage and shipping needs of various businesses. Design requirements provided by the Arrow team included the design of various components, including the large warehouse, a forklift charging area, warehouse shipping and receiving area and office space, a loading dock area, and two-storeys of administrative office space.

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.

Weatherford Labs offer “all facets of rock and fluid analysis for the purpose of evaluating hydrocarbon resources around the world. [Weatherford] services include core retrieval, analysis and management; geochemical assessments; unconventional reservoir evaluation; and, consulting and engineering services”. The Weatherford team was overdue for a single, cohesive space for their expanding team and operations. With five-year growth planning in mind, Weatherford purchased approximately 100,000 SF of existing office space in Northeast Calgary, with the plan of amalgamating staff from three separate Weatherford locations into this single new space.

Arrow’s Mechanical and Electrical teams tackled the challenge of converting existing “standard’ office space into numerous labs and testing areas for the Weatherford team, in addition to required administrative space. Given the volume of testing areas, there were a large range of design requirements, including considerations for CT / Helical Scanners, X-Ray rooms, large freezer / coolers for sample storage, viewing spaces, H2S labs, a Gamma room, a specialized photography lab complete with black lights for the analysis of core samples, as well as standard office space, fitness space, and shipping / receiving space.

Mechanical requirements associated with this project were extensive; as such our Mechanical team was required to design many ‘non-standard’ systems, including air-conditioning (constant cooling to maintain a consistent temperature) to the ‘Dean Stark Hoods’ (used for heating of chemicals, containment in the event of explosions).  In many labs, our Mechanical was required to design the supply of fresh ‘breathing air’ from drop down supplies in the ceiling, as well as specialized ventilation for many of the various lab spaces (H2S Lab, Brewing Lab, PVT Lab, etc.)  Given the extremely large volume of equipment in the building, our Electrical team designed an overhead cable tray raceway system throughout the building, additionally the ‘Core Viewing Room’ required the design of black lights. Gas detection alarm systems were installed throughout H2S labs, and tied into the fire alarm system which is designed to call HAZMAT teams in addition to the regular fire dispatch teams.

Arrow’s Mechanical and Electrical teams worked collaboratively with Spatial Dynamics Architecture & Interior Design in the design a two-storey process / manufacturing for Landmark Homes. Summerside Cabinet Factory manufactures cabinetry for residential homes. The space is comprised of a large manufacturing area, with administration space in the second floor mezzanine.  The manufacturing facility contains automated manufacturing equipment for the manufacturing of cabinets for residential homes. Manufacturing space contains an automated manufacturing line and finishing line, as well as a custom paint area.

Arrow’s Mechanical team worked to design plumbing, heating and HVAC systems throughout the facility, while applying special considerations for the design of the boiler in order to accommodate process equipment and the specs received from the process equipment manufacturer.

Arrow’s Electrical team worked to design power distribution, fire alarm, lighting, and low-voltage lighting controls systems throughout the facility. As sustainability was extremely important to the owner group, our Electrical team worked to source and design LED lighting throughout the entire facility. Working collaboratively with the process equipment manufacturer and the owner group, our Electrical team helped to determine special design considerations for process equipment.

Arrow’s Mechanical team contributed to the design of two workshop buildings located on the CP Rail Grounds in Saskatoon, working in collaboration with Ernst Hansch Construction. This design-build project required significant collaboration between all parties, as both buildings were to be constructed on their existing foundations, and the end user required the reuse of a significant amount of existing equipment. The CP Rail Diesel Shop was comprised of approximately 11,200 SF, and the Maintenance of Way (MOW) shop was comprised of approximately 3,960 SF. The end-user required that a significant amount of existing equipment be incorporated into the design of each new workshop.

Arrow’s design team was required to use special consideration and innovation throughout design to ensure a smooth transition and implementation for the required, existing equipment (storage tanks, pumps, in-floor heating, water heater for steam pressure washer, etc.)

Our Parents’ Home at Beth Shalom demonstrates the ability of our team to work toward the delivery of integrated engineering services, in support of a large, long-term project. Our Parents’ Home offers a high standard of Seniors’ Care in the heart of downtown Edmonton, and is intended to offer luxurious, independent and comfortable space to residents.

Arrow worked in collaboration with the rest of the project team in the delivery of 23-storeys of high-rise, assisted living space. Our Parents’ Home is classified as multi-use, and is, comprised of common areas, a library, a “lounge in the sky” a full-service kitchen facility, restaurant space, a fitness facility, retail space on the main floor, and two levels of heated underground parkade.

There were significant owner-driven deviations in budget and schedule which required adaptability on the part of our project team. These changes required significant collaboration between teams, and demonstrate the tenacity of Arrow’s design and project management teams.

The Herb Bassett Nursing Home is located in Prince Albert, SK, and provides comfortable space and amenities for individuals who require 24 hour care, as well a day programs; existing space contains 142 long term beds and two respite beds. As with any long term care facility, Herb Bassett’s goal is to create a home-like environment that is safe, respectful, and which fosters dignity and compassion for its residents.

Originally constructed in 1985, the Herb Bassett Nursing Home required renovations to three high-use common areas. With the intention of facilitating the home-like atmosphere that the Herb Bassett Nursing home strives to provide to its residents, the renovated common areas were designed with accessible countertops for activities like baking, therapeutic activities, and kitchen features.

Arrow’s Mechanical and Electrical teams were hired to design and oversee completion of the common area renovations throughout the Spring and Summer of 2016. As this facility was occupied throughout the course of these renovations, the safety and comfort of residents was paramount. With these considerations in mind, the health region, design and construction team adhered to the CSA standard Z317.13-12, ‘Infection Control during Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities’.

Points West Living, Lloydminster is the first of its kind in Lloydminster, offering a unique continuing-care environment to residents. Comprised of five ‘cottages’, each with 12 one-bedroom suites, Points West Living, Lloydminster offers a comfortable, homey atmosphere. Arrow’s Mechanical team worked alongside Goldbar Mechanical Contactors and the Rockliff Pierzchajlo team to deliver the design of functional, sustainable mechanical systems to this 56,000 SF, 60-unit facility. Amenities included within Points West Living, Lloydminster include a group events space, a dining area, commercial kitchen, a laundry room, a living room and more.

Our design team was tasked with sustainable design considerations, as this building is a LEED Canada-NC 1.0 certified facility and has achieved LEED Silver.  The Arrow team successfully worked alongside the rest of the project team to achieve sustainable standards.

Arrow’s Electrical team started work on Sakaw Terrace in June of 2016. Sakaw Terrace provides affordable housing space for Seniors’ in Edmonton’s Sakaw neighborhood (Millwoods).

Sakaw Terrace is a four-storey Seniors’ Home complete with a partial basement. Comprised of 72 independent living suites, 93 independent living apartments and some support spaces, Sakaw Terrace totals 155,000 SF of living and amenities space. Sakaw Terrace is being delivered via an Integrated Project Delivery process; IPD is a relatively new delivery method which requires an extremely high level of collaboration for the project team, resulting in a more positive shared outcome. The Arrow team is strongly oriented towards collaboration, and has attacked this project and its collaborative requirements with gusto.
Specific IPD requirements have included the implementation of a co-located work environment; Arrow team members were required in this space once or twice weekly, and made themselves available to the rest of the project team within that space.

Given their significant experience in the design of Seniors’ Facilities, Arrow’s Electrical team is able to approach their design with enhanced understanding of resident requirements, designing with the comfort of end users at front of mind.

Arrow’s Mechanical team worked to provide design requirements for NAIT’s above-ground parking structure, working in collaboration with Architecture | Tkalcic Bengert.  Given NAIT’s steadily increasing parking requirements and limited space, an above-ground parking structure was identified as a solution to alleviate parking requirements for NAIT’s student population.

Design requirements included the demolition of an existing building with relocation of existing utility services; additionally Arrow’s Mechanical team worked to design the new 987 stall, open-air parkade with five levels of parking space, and a below-grade storage area complete with a storm drainage system, irrigation piping distribution to hose bibbs on the main floor, fire protection standpipe system, stairwell and storage room ventilation systems. Additionally, design work for a generator room design c/w cooling and ventilation system was completed.