ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ASSOCIATION TENANT IMPROVEMENT

The Alberta Construction Safety Training Association provides training and certification programs for Alberta’s construction industry. When the ASCA identified the need for updated space in their south-side office and training facility, Arrow’s Mechanical team stepped up to the plate.

Arrow collaborated closely with the ownership group to plan an approach to update existing space. Design included the development of tenant improvement plumbing and drainage, new, more efficient HVAC systems, and enhanced ventilation systems.

This project is a prime example of Arrow’s mechanical team’s ability to assess an existing space and provide design recommendations to accommodate the buildings’ existing operational capacity, while planning strategically for future expansion.

Packers Plus MX Manufacturing Centre is the largest Packers Plus manufacturing center worldwide; Packers Plus “provides solutions for technically challenging applications in horizontal, vertical, multi-lateral and high pressure / high temperature (HPHT) wells”.  The MX Manufacturing Centre is comprised of nearly 200,000 SF, and contains office space, shipping and receiving, and manufacturing space; this innovative facility includes the world’s first robotic assembly of its type which incorporates a “proprietary traceability method” developed by Packers Plus which helps to facilitate an automatic racking system. The MX Facility was designed to addresses the changing requirements of a diverse workforce, and includes bright, colorful windows, hallways are laid out to mimic the jagged, asymmetrical lines of a frac, a full gym facility, and a recreation area.

Arrow’s Mechanical and Electrical teams contributed to the overall design of the MX Facility and worked through the design of the mechanical components of the manufacturing facility, coordinating with the contractor and the ownership group to ensure that the vision for this cutting-edge facility was met. This project was complex and technically demanding, and required significant coordination amongst all team members.

Nutraponics is an Alberta-based company focused on the development and commercialization of intensive, small-footprint, high-density, natural food crop production technology. Arrow’s team was employed by the Strathcona County location of Nutraponics once they realized that their HVAC systems were not best suited for their specialization in vertical farming. In order to properly re-design the system, Arrow conducted a thorough investigation of the existing building use, which is unique as it required controlling an atypical environment. The Arrow team approached the project knowing that the facility did not need to be geared toward human comfort. Instead, it needed to facilitate the growth of plants, requiring stringent controls of humidity and temperature to optimize growing conditions.

Arrow’s Electrical group worked with the Mechanical team to implement this service upgrade. Once the new system was designed, the Electrical team carefully conducted service connections for the newly designed equipment.

Revera Assisted Living facility is a high-end Seniors facility located in North Edmonton, designed to meet the needs of Edmonton’s aging populace, with a little sprinkle of aviation in the design theme.

Arrow’s Electrical and Civil teams were contracted to collaborate with Kasian Architecture and eventually Solid Construction to deliver design for Revera’s linked four and two storey buildings, Wing A and Wing B, each designed to meet the needs of a different set of residents.

Wing A contains four storeys of independent living, consisting of full high-end suites. The main floor holds a large dining area along with an open-concept demonstration kitchen where residents can watch cooking demonstrations, and side bar area to sit and enjoy social time and a drink.

Wing B holds space for assisted living, and consists of four storeys of amenities including a dining area, library, lounge space and nurse call stations.

Revera design was required to fall in line with Alberta’s newly adopted (at the time) energy code – NECB 2011. As such, design was required to fall in line with many sustainable guidelines. Currently, this project is still in construction, but is targeted to be LEED Certified, and possibly to meet LEED Silver. Sustainable components include high efficiency lighting and electric car charging stations.

This project was delivered via REVIT software by our skilled REVIT designers. Utilizing BIM software enhanced our ability to coordinate with the rest of the project team.

Points West Living Cold Lake provides a comfortable assisted living environment to residents; the supportive living environment caters to adults and seniors who require a minimal level of support and assistance, and do not require long-term care. This 52-unit facility provides supportive living space, with a core area consisting of support services space, common areas and underground parking creating a space which facilitates some support and assistance, while allowing residents to operate in an independent manner.

Arrow’s Mechanical, Electrical and Civil teams worked alongside the team from Rockliff Pierzchajlo Architects & Planners to ensure that systems and the site were designed with resident comfort and efficiency at front of mind.

Arrow holds significant experience working with the Points West Living group and has delivered several of these projects.

Points West Living, Stettler, provides occupants and their families with different levels of care, helping residents to age in place.

Comprised of two-storeys, PWL, Stettler is a B2 occupancy building, with 88 units of designated assisted living, including 40 suites with Memory Care, and 13 independent living units all focused on cottage-style living. Additional space included amenity space such as an exercise room, a hair salon, a guest suite, and a spa room.

Arrow’s Mechanical and Electrical team collaborated closely with one another and with the rest of the design team to ensure that this project met the requirements of the client group while considering the needs of the end user.

With occupant comfort at front of mind, our design teams applied their extensive experience in the design of assisted and independent living facilities to design security and safety features as well as specific mechanical systems catering to individual levels of comfort.

Stanley A. Milner Library required major upgrades to the existing mechanical system due to the new building envelope upgrades and a new six-storey addition. Arrow’s Mechanical team is proud contributing to this project, which will help to further the redevelopment of Edmonton’s downtown core.

Edmonton’s Downtown Public Library was originally built in 1967 and underwent several upgrades to the central mechanical systems throughout the years.  With the new expansion and wall envelope, the existing mechanical systems were not equipped to handle the new building loads. Arrow’s mechanical work has involved implementing a new chiller, cooling tower, pumps, piping, plumbing fixtures, fire protection, digital controls, fancoil units for HVAC zone control on each floor, as well as new ventilation air systems for the building.  The new mechanical systems are designed and installed to incorporate the latest energy efficient equipment available.

Mechanical system selection was influenced in part by constraints of utilizing existing duct shafts and mechanical space.  Whereas the client preferred a new variable air volume system, a fan coil system was selected to reduce overall capital cost by re-using this existing infrastructure.

The building is being designed to a LEED Silver standard as per the City of Edmonton guidelines and is a prime example of the challenges and opportunities posed by implementing sustainable and LEED design to an existing structure. Arrow’s Mechanical team has worked closely and diligently with the rest of the project team throughout this project, making changes in scope in stride while striving towards an outcome worthy of this exciting project.

Arrow’s Mechanical and Civil teams are currently working through the development of Lister Hall 5, which was borne from the need to house the University of Alberta’s rapidly growing population; the intent of Lister Hall 5 is to accommodate an additional 25% full-time students within an estimated 110,000 SF.

Throughout this modified design-build process, the Arrow’s team has worked closely with the University of Alberta’s project delivery team who require a high level of involvement in their projects.

Lister Hall is comprised of five storeys with 460 beds and is intended to contain amenity and support spaces, residence coordinator space as well as generic student living units. Amenity spaces include study rooms, lounge / kitchenettes, common lounges and washroom facilities, as well as bike storage, custodial services, recycling and additional spaces intended to enhance the quality of life for students within the residence.

Arrow has an excellent reputation in the delivery of large-scale recreation centres, particularly those led by our Mechanical group.

When the town of Conklin, AB, identified the need for a new Rec Centre, Arrow’s Mechanical team was contracted by Architecture |Tkalcic Bengert to assist with the comprehensive Mechanical design.

The Conklin Rec Centre is intended to have a wide variety of facility services, including a gymnasium, banquet hall, a fitness room, special purpose meeting rooms, a commercial kitchen, single ice arena, child play areas, multiple administration offices, sports fields and emergency services parking spread throughout approximately 85,000 SF.

Currently, this design is targeted to meet the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo’s sustainable requirements, and all systems are being designed with sustainability in mind.

Points West Living Slave Lake offers a unique assisted living environment to residents; the supportive living environment caters to adults and seniors who require a minimal level of support and assistance, and do not require long-term care. This 52-unit facility provides supportive living space which includes two ‘cottage wings’, consisting of thirteen resident units, with a core area consisting of support services space, creating a space which facilitates some support and assistance, while allowing residents to operate in an independent manner.

Arrow’s Mechanical, Electrical and Civil teams worked alongside the team from Rockliff Pierzchajlo Architects & Planners to ensure that systems and the site were designed with resident comfort and efficiency at front of mind. Design considerations included the design of systems in communal space as well as a variety of resident suites, which include kitchenettes, living space, and washrooms.