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St. Andrews Lock & Dam (SALD) Lighting and Electrical Upgrades

Electrical Engineering

(ROADWAY LIGHTING)

Saint Andrews Lock and Dam (SALD) Bridge Roadway and East Warehouse Lighting and Electrical Upgrades 

Intent:

The goal is to provide current electrical record drawings and to rehabilitate and upgrade the Bridge Roadway, Canal, Lock Entrance Sign and Flag Pole, the Bridge  Under Deck, and the East Side Warehouse lighting and achieve design excellence as recognized by the Engineering industry through the application and integration of design and construction industry standard best practices and procedures. 

Objectives:

Design and Construction result are to be effective and efficient, meet current Codes, Standards and guidelines, optimize performance of the system, factor in ease of maintenance, aesthetically pleasing, minimize long-term maintenance over 25-year life span.  

Scope:

Undertake a detailed evaluation of the entire Electrical System(s) to produce current electrical record drawings and rehabilitate and upgrade the lighting system and controls.  

Technical challenges and problems that were encountered during design:  

  • Inaccuracy of existing drawings required detailed site investigations to verify existing conditions.
  • Integral systems and equipment operating intermittently, significantly aged/pushed past useful life and/or overloaded.
  • Heritage considerations requiring balancing preserving character with compliance. 
  • Tight budget control required strict adherence to diligent costing and control. 
  • Managing at times conflicting objectives of many stakeholders all equally invested in the project. 

Design & Construction Approaches used to meet project requirements & steps taken to address challenges/resolve problems: 

HDK’s approach is “client”-centric from the start; ask questions during the initial interface, work collaboratively all parties, integrate the Project Brief directly into our team’s Work Breakdown Structure, diligently monitor and manage schedule, cost and quality throughout project stages, align submissions to key milestone dates and submit in advance to allow adequate review time and more. This approach was informed by ongoing technical input; HDK’s analysis consisted of evaluating power system infrastructure within context of site-specific loads, projected design loads, system architecture, electrical safety and security, Code compliance, and operation requirements.  

All these came into play throughout the design and construction stages and were used to address coordination issues within and external to the consulting team (i.e., Authorities Having Jurisdiction, obtaining buy-in from various stakeholders, etc.) as well as designing with construction in mind; requirements were such that the facility had to stay open during both design and construction requiring project phasing during the latter stage.  

Cross-cutting challenges included limited funding available, balancing unique heritage nature, Code compliance and performance requirements (i.e., systems to achieve at least 30% more energy efficiency than the Model National Energy Code for buildings).  

SCHEDULE

Design Start:

Construction Complete:

June 2016

Feb 2017

PROJECT BUDGET

Construction Budget:

$3.5M

Key Disciplines:

  • Electrical Engineering 
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Structural Engineering 
  • Civil Engineering,  
  • Architectural, 
  • Cost Consulting, 

Design & Construction Budgets, Final Costs and Explanation of Variances:  

DESIGN

Initial budget kept private by client. 

Classes of Cost Estimates (000’S) 

C 

B 

A 

$504.4 

$545.4 

$566.5 

The design stage saw minimal changes in the design cost from approved 50% design to final submission which were approved for tender with minor changes.

CONSTRUCTION

Award Value:

$315,000.00 

Final Cost:

$323,732.31 

The contract value increased by less than 5% or $8,732.31 over the course of construction. Two Contract Change Notices were issued for approved added requirements: Heated, insulated enclosure for Centre Bridge and Desk Shed Lighting Controls (001, $6,654.59) and Fish Ladder Additional Light (002, $2,077.72). 

Explanation of Changes in Project Scope: 

Owner initiated changes were the only changes during project implementation; heated, insulated enclosures for the Centre Bridge and Desk Shed lighting controls and additional lighting added to the Fish Ladder. 

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New build, low-rise, multi-unit apartment complexes

Residential Dormitories

Canadian Forces Housing Authority at CFB Shilo

 

Project Description:

As featured in DCC at Work (April 2018, Vol 17, no. 1), accommodations for military members and their families at CFB Shilo were produced and counter to what had been the standard to date (single family dwellings). HDK worked with DCC to implement an “off-the-shelf” design-build for a new 18-unit low-rise, multi-unit apartment complex. Notably, HDK’s design was instrumental in DCC achieving Green Globes – 3 Globes mid-2019 as well as contributed towards a template design for future CFHA projects. 

Budget:

$4.5M

Design Schedule:

January 2016 – Dec 2016

  • Tailor design for 2-bedroom, multi-family apartmentto CFB Shilo base requirements 
  • 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit requirements 
  • Average unit size: 800-1000 ft2 or, 74-93 m2. 
  • Individual unit temperature control. 
  • Closet space total 34 ft2, excl. kitchen storage. 
  • Supplementary storage within the building. 
  • Laundry space, including hook-ups and drains. 
  • Incl. fridge, stove, microwave & dishwasher 
  • All Source List services Statement of Requirements and Construction Req. (SOR/SOCR), Options Analysis, Concept Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Performance Specifications, Tender & Construction Phase Services (T/CPS) 
  • Delivered Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Services as part of a cross-disciplinary team. 
  • Options analysis on types of construction (traditional, modular, or prefabricated) 
  • Coordination with all disciplines, Owner, AHJs and geotechnical and landscape architects.  
  • Deliver within DCC’s timeline of one (1) year. 
  • Code-compliant Sprinkler System and sustainable design that met/exceeded 20%+ better than Manitoba Energy Code of Canada reference building for Green Globes – 3 Globes.  

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC): 

  • Split heat pump HVAC system chosen for better zone control and to allow for dedicated, in-suite stand alone systems and economics. 
  • Ventilation air vol. calculated per ASHRAE 62.1. 
  • System sizing per 2010 NBCC design for wintersummer and per building envelope data and using TRANE Trace to refine calculations. 
  • Cost-Savings Design emphasized including (a) Dedicated Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV) to control indoor RH during winter and use heat from exhaust air for the ventilation air steam, (b) dedicated washroom exhaust fans and (c) perimeter baseboard heating via dedicated baseboard heater with wall-thermostats. 
  • Sequence of Operations/Building Controls: Stand-alone Controls for each system with programmable setbacks for energy savings. 
  • Water Heating: Increased pump efficiency and reduced overall footprint due to 2010 NPCC-compliant individual water heaters versus domestic hot water recirculation lines. 
  • Interior Lighting: LED lighting fixtures for units and corridors with in-unit, individual room lighting controls. Safety/Security-first design per centralized IES-standard night lighting circuits for corridors, vestibule, lobby and staircases that meets lighting power density per Green Globes Manual, Sec 3.3.5.1.  
  • Exterior Lighting: Low-power Parking Lot LED lighting fixtures with multiple-feature exterior lighting (“part night”, “dim till dawn”) and built-in photo sensor controller 
  • New power distributioncustomer metering 
  • Data & Communications design  
  • New Fire Alarm System per NFPA, NBC and client-specific requirements 
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Security Systems Upgrades at Manitoba Legislative Assembly Building

MB Government, Manitoba Legislature

Security Upgrade, Winnipeg MB

PROJECT DESCRIPTION 

The Manitoba Legislature is located in Winnipeg Manitoba. HDK Consulting was retained to complete a complete security upgrade covering the grounds, and interior spaces of the legislature. This project required the HDK Consulting team identify pathways for the building that was at the turn of the 20th century. The legislature building is home to many demonstrations and the security features must be adaptable to each threat scenario. HDK Consulting designed an IP based Video Surveillance system with interfaces into Intrusion alarm, duress and Access Control Systems. The System includes the use of high resolution IP Cameras and thermal IR long range with 135 cameras of varying types and configurations based on the location and use.

Engineering of Fibre optic backbone cabling and network infrastructure. 

Objectives:

  • Assist client on an emergency basis. 
  • Deliver a project in a fully operational Heritage building. 
  • Perform project engineering work that requires a government of Manitoba security clearance. 

Constratints:

  • The client contacted HDK Consulting to work on a project that had non-functioning life safety systems at a remote location 
  • The Manitoba Legislature is a recognized Heritage building built in 1912. Careful coordination with Heritage Conservation Officers is required for all work in the building. 
  • The Government of Manitoba requires consultants to obtain security clearances to visit the site or attendance at site meetings. 

Firm:

Prime Consultant HDK Consulting

Relevance

  • Large Scale Security Installation reflecting the capabilities of the firm and specialist.
  • Heritage building demonstrating Communications and Security Engineering for Video Surveillance, Access Control, Intrusion Alarm, Duress Alarm, Wireless networking.

SCOPE OF SERVICES 

1. Analysis of Project Scope of Work. 

2. Design Development. 

3. Construction Documents, Cost Verification, Scheduling. 

4. Construction support Services. 

5. Assistance with Commissioning Activities. 

6. Post-Construction Warranty Review. 

7. As-built, O&M document review. 

Deliverables:

1. Basis of Design Report and Specifications. 

2. 66 / 99 /100% Construction Drawings and Specs. 

3. Tender-Ready Construction Documents. 

4. Site Inspections and Progress Meetings. 

5. Shop Drawing Reviews. 

6. PCN Production and Review. 

7. Progress Claim Reports. 

8. Deficiency List and confirmation of Substantial Completion for Electrical, Communications and Security work. 

SCHEDULE

Original

Actual

Design May 2014

Construction Completion Jan 2015

Design May 2014

Construction March 2015

PROJECT BUDGET

Call-up # 1

Construction Budget; $1,219,000

The overall construction budget did not deviate from the original construction budget. Owner initiate changes were accommodated within the original funding envelope due to tender competition and the project coming in under budget.

OBJECTIVES & CONSTRAINTS 

OBJECTIVE:

Provide a cost effective design to meet the government of Manitoba requirements.

Approach:

HDK’s professionals have extensive post-secondary experience and our members have worked on many successful projects with the college, we continue to look toward the future in our design. 

OBJECTIVE:

Meeting expectations of the Client 

Approach:

Thru HDK’s personal approach to project management, we are able to ask the questions during our initial interface with the client group that will lead our team to design the best solution based on a collective approach to the project. 

Constraint:

Limited funding available

Resolution:

It is imperative to constantly be aware of the budget during design of complex systems, sometime value can be achieved thru alternate design methods, or phasing of the work to ensure the funding envelope is maintained. Time is of an essence, and the ability to turn around projects quickly is very helpful to clients and HDK alike. 

 

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CFB Halifax MARLANT Condition Assessment and Recommissioning Study

CFB Halifax MARLANT

Condition Assessment and Feasibility Study – Recommissioning 

 

PROJECT GOAL

The goals of the project included conducting extensive inspections and surveys of existing institutional/commercial-grade mechanical systems in order to provide detailed and costed upgrade options and recommendations for four (4) buildings within Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada’s largest military naval base. The purpose was to determine the efficiency of the building’s equipment and systems and provide recommendations and costs in the form of a recommissioning plan, to help address greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and ensure sustainable operations vis-à-vis attempting to achieve optimal building performance when meeting current occupant needs. The project’s results folded up into green government operations targets identified in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) as well as MARLANT’s own Climate Change Management Plan. 

Role:

Mechanical, electrical and commissioning specialist-sub-consultant

Report Feasibility Timeline:

March-June 2018

Costed Construction Value (Repairs, all 4):

$1.2M Per Feb 2018 Class C Cost Estimate.

Functional Requirements:

  • Upgrades had to include significant GHG reduction considerations that meshed with Federal Government GHG reduction plan. 
  • Upgrades targeted existing deficiencies and meet all Code compliance criteria. 
  • Recommendations were costed using both high level and elemental cost formatting. 

Technical Requirements:

Inspections required deep technical expertise and included such HVAC/Mech. Equipment: 

  • Fan Coils 
  • Radiation Control 
  • Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Sensors  
  • Chilled Water Systems 
  • Heating Systems (Steam-based) 
  • Ventilation systems comprising 3 separate AHUs; McQuay/Diakin indoor modular w/ separate ceiling mounted return fan, economizer, filter & supply section and hydronic & hydronic heating/cooling coil: 

Significant Issues, Challenges and Constraints:

  • Work could not interfere with ongoing work, or disturb building occupants, public and base activities/operations. 
  • Occupied building where users remained throughout Phase I (study and design) 
  • No ability to use tools or equipment on site; Consultant responsible for detailed planning given limited windows of opportunity to gather all required information.  

Scope of Services:

Existing Systems Assessment, Options Analysis + Upgrades. Details include:

  • Assessments involved conducting site visits to review existing conditions and systems’ characteristics in order analyze and design upgrades for both Ops and Cap Improvements (IOI & CI). 
  • Analyzed available energy, non-energy and other system performance data to establish a baseline for the systems including the collection of EMCS trend data (baseline schedule) and energy consumption data for the HAVC systems.  
  • Analyzed available energy, non-energy and other system performance data to establish a baseline for the systems including the collection of EMCS trend data (baseline schedule) and energy consumption data for the ventilation, heating and cooling systems. 
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GHG Reduction Mechanical Upgrades at a National Research Centre

GHG Reduction,

Mechanical Upgrades at National Hydrology Research Centre

A 2-Phase Mechanical Systems Upgrade project to reduce the Centre’s CO2 production by 1,200 MT via an extensive mechanical systems replacement.  The project started with schematic design phase with an extensive options analysis that include energy simulations and cost benefit analyses to arrive at the chosen upgrades for the facility. 

Phase 1: Replace the facilities existing mid-efficiency boiler plant and gas fired humidifiers with three (3) state-of-the-art 4,000 MBH Clever Brooks ClearFire condensing boilers.  VSD hydronic pumps and accessories were replaced as well. Construction completed. 

Phase 2: Convert the facilities antiquated pneumatic control system and a modern DDC type system.  Replace major fan systems (stand alone and within buildup air handling units) with new ECM plug fans; constant volume pneumatic mixing boxes to new variable DDC type terminal units; laboratory venturi valves and room pressure controls; roof top laboratory exhaust fans and associated glycol run around heat recoveryDesign completed October 2018. 

HDK’s Role in the Project:  

As Prime Consultant, HDK provided Full Consulting Services using an Integrative Design Process whereby HDK collaborated with representatives from both Public Works (Client) and Environment Canada (Owner) in the overall design and planning of the project. Services included Site Verification/Pre-Design Options Analysis, multiple Design Stages, Issued for Construction Documents, costing (Class D, B and A), Tendering and Contract Administration Services. Disciplines coordinated included Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Design Services and procurement of Environmental Consultant and Energy Modelling Specialists. 

How Design Met Owner’s Objectives: 

Durability: Although state-of-the-art, Mechanical equipment chosen has been on the market and proven to be reliable. 

 Functionality: Systems were modeled at schematic design phase and showed significant GHG reductions. As well, the system met all the Owner’s functional performance requirements. 

Maintainability: Known and recognized manufacturer products with readily available parts and service technicians. 

Phase 1 Boiler Plant Upgrade

Year:

Location:

Building Size:

Value of Project:

Contractor:

Budget:

Class E Estimate:

Tender Award:

Schedule:

Design:

Construction:

2018

Saskatoon, SK

110,295 sf

$1.3M (Phase 1)

Black & McDonald

$1.5M

$1.2M

Jun-2017



Oct-2016 – Apr-2017
Nov-2017 – Dec-2018

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Multi-Year Community and Fitness Centre Redevelopment

RecPlex, Southport MB

Multi-Year Redevelopment of Community Recreational Facility

A five-year, phased redevelopment of a multi-floor community recreational facility to achieve an increase its profile in the Portage La Prairie area.  The project entailed converting an aging indoor swimming pool facility to a multi-purpose work out and indoor track area.  The project also included a full-service daycare. HDK assisted with application for Manitoba Hydro Grants on behalf of the Owner (i.e., Commercial HVAC Program for Boilers, Chillers and CO2 Incentives).

Mechanical Systems replaced as part of the project included:

Heating:

A new gas fired hydronic boiler system to replace the existing central steam to hot water shell and tube HX system. 

Ventilation and Air Conditioning: 

Due to the higher occupancy density and higher ventilation rates required (as defined by ASHRAE 62.1 for “Health Club / Weight Room” occupancies), the application of ventilation air energy recovery made sense.  HDK included a dual core energy recovery ventilator (ERV) in the design.  The ERV supplied ventilation air directly to the return side of packaged roof top units to meet ventilation requirements.  Controls were put in place to control outside air volumes based on CO2 in/outdoor differentials and to permit operation of RTUs in free cooling mode in ambient temperatures. 

HDK’s Role in the Projects:  

As Lead Mechanical Engineering Subconsultant, HDK was responsible for redevelopment design, gap analysis, payback analysis of all mechanical systems affected by the redevelopment plan the client included its call for services. 

How Design Met Owner’s Objectives: 

Durability: To meet budget requirements, economical equipment was chosen for this project however durability also factored into equipment selection.

 Functionality: Provide mechanical system design that would disconnect the building from the sites aging central steam heating plant.

Maintainability: Worked closely with the owner’s maintenance personnel to select equipment familiar to them to ensure ease of maintenance. 

 

Project Details

Year:

Location:

Building Size:

Value of Project:

Contractor:

Budget:

Class A Estimate:

Tender Award:

Schedule:

Design:

Construction:

2015

Southport, MB

18,000 sf

$3.35M

Gateway Construction Ltd.

$3.76M

$3.35M

Oct-2017 – Mar-2018

Nov-2017 – Dec-2018

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Corrections Centre Security Upgrade

Corrections Centre Security Upgrade

Headingley, Manitoba

Project Description:

The Headingley Corrections Centre (HCC) is the primary male detention centre for the province of Manitoba. It also includes both medium and maximum security areas to support federal inmates. HDK Consulting was contracted to provide an upgrade to the video surveillance system at the facility for the external areas of the facility. HDK Consulting consulted with Manitoba Justice to determine requirements and engineered the system to include a retrofit to the backbone infrastructure to support future projects and to provide pole mounted cameras in the outside areas of the campus.  

 

Client + Location:

Department of Justice, Government of Manitoba, Headingley, MB

Budget:

$1,125,000.00 

Design Schedule:

January – September 2015

Construction Timeline:

March 2016 – June 2017

  • Analysis of Project Scope of Work. 
  • Design Development. 
  • Construction Documents, Cost Verification, Scheduling. 
  • Construction support Services. 
  • Assistance with Commissioning Activities. 
  • Post-Construction Warranty Review. 
  • As-built, O&M document review. 
  • Basis of Design Report and Specifications. 
  • 66 / 99 /100% Construction Drawings and Specifications. 
  • Tender-Ready Construction Documents. 
  • Site Inspections and Progress Meetings. 
  • Shop Drawing Reviews. 
  • PCN Production and Review. 
  • Progress Claim Reports. 
  • Deficiency List and confirmation of Substantial Completion. 
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Regional Psychiatric Centre Fire Protection and Life Safety Upgrades

Regional Psychiatric Centre

FIRE PROTECTION & LIFE SAFETY UPGRADES

Project Description:

Public Works Government Services Canada-Corrections Services Canada (CSC), Regional Psychiatric Centre (RPC)Saskatoon, SK

Client + Location:

Public Works Government Services Canada-Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,   Brandon Research Centre,   Brandon MB.

 

Feess:

$79,474.00*

*Includes Project Management, Fire Protection and Detection System Engineering

 

Budget:

$800,000.00

Design Schedule:

January 2016 – Dec 2016

Construction Timeline:

May 2017 – Feb 2018

RS2.1 Pre-Design Services: 

RS2.1.1 Feasibility Studies / Options Analysis 

RS2.1.2 Project Approach 

RS2.1.3 Implementation Strategy and Schedule 

RS2.1.4 Site Condition Reports and Performance Audits 

RS2.1.5 Infrastructure Evaluation & Recommendations Reports 

RS2.1.8 Order of Magnitude Class ‘D’ (indicative) Cost Reports 

RS2.1.9 Hydrology and Drainage Structure Sizing Design 

RS2.0 Concept Design 

RS3.0 Design Development 

RS4.0 Construction Documents 

RS5.0 Tender Call, Bid Evaluation & Award 

RS6.0 Contract Admin & Post-Construction WR 

 

  • Fire alarm system upgrade,  
  • Diesel fire pump replacement with electric pump  
  • Fire protection upgrade and Life Safety Generator upgrades (Code Compliance)  
  • Upgraded all systems to current code in discussion with CSC Fire Marshall. 

Project Background:

The Regional Psychiatric Centre was built in 1978 as a custodial forensic psychiatry facility with multiple security levels for men and women located within a functioning university medical facility in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It has accommodations for 194 inmates and consists of four inmate housing units, Administration, Facilities, Materials Management, Gymnasium, and Occupational Therapy areas organized around a central exterior courtyard 
 
Current functional and operational needs had exceeded the capacity of both the Kitchen and Dining area as well as Shower areas. In each case, the current lay outs or spaces did not meet CSC required functionality. Mechanical systems in the kitchen and dining areas were deteriorated, outdated and did not meet current codes and standards. The showers lacked disability walk-in and/or sit-in showers. Additionally, and critically, the existing diesel fire pump was deteriorating at a high rate and had to be replaced. The failings of the existing pump had led serious fire and life safety hazard risks; the existing fire pump was leaking into the source of potable water. 

HDK Consulting was retained under a Public Works and Government Services Standing Offer Agreement to undertake the renovation and replacement designs as Prime Consultant.   

  • Bring Fire Alarm, Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems up to code in compliance. 
  • Replace diesel fire pump with electric. 
  • Perform project engineering work that requires a security clearance. 
  • Highly sensitive secure facility requiring ongoing security compliance. 
  • Strict site requirements and access availability; the Centre work had to be carried out during normal working hours, when the Centre was fully occupied and operational requiring careful planning and phasing to keep disruptions to a minimum. 
  • Strict response requirements: Key personnel had to be available to respond to emergencies within 1 day. 

HDK’s Senior Personnel used their extensive experience with Fire Alarm, power, Fire Protection and life safety design to tailor the project scope to meet immediate life safety deficiencies and to ameliorate the high fire risk created by existing outdated systems and equipment. 

 
The systems engineered for this location were designed for ease of maintenance, and cost-effective O&M over the life cycle of the facility -unwritten requirements that HDK parsed from the TORs in order to ensure design objectives met the client’s specific needs.  
The unique placement of the facility required ongoing diligence by experienced staff and HDK leveraged its senior level expertise to reduce the chance of design oversightMoreover, CSC required the Department’s own security clearances to perform work at their facilities which was reflected in HDK proactively obtaining and maintaining these credentials throughout the project. 

  • Ongoing security compliance 
  • Options analysis  
  • Basis of Design Report  
  • 66% / 99% /100% & Tender-Ready Construction Documents  
  • Construction Support Services – GC Submittals, CCN Pricing, Site Inspections & Attendance at Progress Meetings  
  • Commissioning Services,  
  • Deficiency List and Certificates of Substantial Completion (M/E) 

 
HDK met its deliverables through prudent tracking to ensure the budget, schedule, costs and project risks were managed in a straight forward mannerThe firm made a point to work closely with the client and in line with the statement of work, adjusting project priorities when necessary to meet specific site requirements. Diligent cost estimating by professional quantity surveyors were used to keep the client apprised of how closely the design was meeting the TORs both in formal meetings and at submission deadlines as well as informal monitoring and communications. 

  • Bring Fire Alarm, Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems up to code in compliance. 
  • Replace diesel fire pump with electric. 
  • Perform project engineering work that requires a security clearance. 
  • Highly sensitive secure facility requiring ongoing security compliance. 
  • Strict site requirements and access availability; the Centre work had to be carried out during normal working hours, when the Centre was fully occupied and operational requiring careful planning and phasing to keep disruptions to a minimum. 
  • Strict response requirements: Key personnel had to be available to respond to emergencies within 1 day. 

HDK’s Senior Personnel used their extensive experience with Fire Alarm, power, Fire Protection and life safety design to tailor the project scope to meet immediate life safety deficiencies and to ameliorate the high fire risk created by existing outdated systems and equipment. 

 
The systems engineered for this location were designed for ease of maintenance, and cost-effective O&M over the life cycle of the facility -unwritten requirements that HDK parsed from the TORs in order to ensure design objectives met the client’s specific needs.  
The unique placement of the facility required ongoing diligence by experienced staff and HDK leveraged its senior level expertise to reduce the chance of design oversightMoreover, CSC required the Department’s own security clearances to perform work at their facilities which was reflected in HDK proactively obtaining and maintaining these credentials throughout the project. 

  • Ongoing security compliance 
  • Options analysis  
  • Basis of Design Report  
  • 66% / 99% /100% & Tender-Ready Construction Documents  
  • Construction Support Services – GC Submittals, CCN Pricing, Site Inspections & Attendance at Progress Meetings  
  • Commissioning Services,  
  • Deficiency List and Certificates of Substantial Completion (M/E) 

HDK met its deliverables through prudent tracking to ensure the budget, schedule, costs and project risks were managed in a straight forward mannerThe firm made a point to work closely with the client and in line with the statement of work, adjusting project priorities when necessary to meet specific site requirements. Diligent cost estimating by professional quantity surveyors were used to keep the client apprised of how closely the design was meeting the TORs both in formal meetings and at submission deadlines as well as informal monitoring and communications. 

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Federal Government Training Centre Renovation with Audio-Visual (A/V) Upgrades

Canadian School of Public Service,

Stanley Knowles Building, Winnipeg MB 

Public Works Government Services Canada, Stanley Knowles Building, 391 York Ave, Winnipeg MB  

Description & Goals:

Located at the Crown Owned Stanley Knowles Building in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Canadian School of Public Service (CSPS)’s primary responsibility is to provide a broad range of learning opportunities and establish a culture of learning within the Public Service. The CSPS strives to be the school of choice for public servants by offering the highest quality of learning experiences. 

The project scope included a complete renovation of approximately half of the 2nd floor or approx. 547.5 Sqm of office space according to Government of Canada Workplace 2.0 Fit-up Standards. 

Schedule:

Design:  August 2016  October 2015 
Construction: January 2016 – December 2016

Cost:

Project Budget:  $1,300,000

HDK Design Scope of Work:

  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Electrical Engineering 
  • Telecommunications & A/V 
  • Commissioning Activities (Cx)  

Deliverables:

  • Schematic Design Report. 
  • 50, 99 and 100% Construction Drawings and Specs. 
  • Tender-Ready Construction Documents. 
  • Site Inspections and Progress Meetings. 
  • Shop Drawing Reviews. 

Scope of Services (Per PWGSC SOW): 

1.10 Commissioning (Cx) Service 

1.11 Pre-Design Service 

1.12 Schematic Design (3 viable options) 

1.13 Design Development Services 

1.14 Construction Document Services 

1.15 Construction Procurement Services 

1.16 Construction and Contract Administration Service 

1.17 Post Construction Services 

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Phased GHG Reduction at Armouries

Department of National Defence

ESS Toronto Zone 3 Major Armoury Repairs (SOA), Ontario 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION 

HDK Consulting Incorporated was retained as a sub-consultant as part of the Ontario Region DCC Standing Offer Agreement to provide Mechanical and Electrical Engineering for 3 Armouries located in Ontario. DCC had an aggressive schedule to perform the design work and subsequent construction.  

The Major Armouries repair project involved overall building renovations of multiple Canadian Forces sites in the greater Toronto area: the SGT. W. Merrifield Armoury in Brantford, Ontario; Lake Street Armouries in Ste Catharines, Ontario; the John Foote Armouries in Hamilton, Ontario 

The Mechanical Engineering work was part of the Initiative to phase out all hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) for DND Facilities across Canada. HDK Consulting was engaged by DCC to replace R22 HVAC equipment with new equipment utilizing R410A refrigerant.   

In this project, HDK removed older roof top units and window air conditioners and replaced these systems with variable refrigerant flow heat pumps systems, replaced perimeter heating systems, and added energy recovery ventilators to provide much needed ventilation to occupied spaces.  As a result, thermal comfort and indoor air quality was drastically improved for occupants in these historic Canadian buildings. 

Three of the four sites are considered Heritage sites by FHBRO. As a result, careful coordination with all disciplines was required. 

Objectives:

  • Assist client on an emergency basis. 
  • Deliver a project in a fully operational Heritage building. 
  • Perform project engineering work that requires a government of Manitoba security clearance. 

Constratints:

  • The client contacted HDK Consulting to work on a project that had non-functioning life safety systems at a remote location 
  • The Manitoba Legislature is a recognized Heritage building built in 1912. Careful coordination with Heritage Conservation Officers is required for all work in the building. 
  • The Government of Manitoba requires consultants to obtain security clearances to visit the site or attendance at site meetings. 

Firm:

HDK Consulting, 2016 Completion 

Relevance

  • Mechanical upgrades with focus of removing all R22 refrigerants, providing ventilation to heritage buildings, and upgrading hydronic/steam heating systems. 
  • Call-ups were within the estimated construction values of Required Services and scope of services and mirrored scope/character of hypothetical projects identified in this RFSO. 
  • Work is being performed under a standing offer agreement. 

SCOPE OF SERVICES 

RS 2.1.3 Analysis of Project Scope of Work 

RS 2.1.4 Design Concept 

RS 2.1.5 Design Development 

RS 2.1.6 Construction Documents, Pre-Tender Construction Cost Estimate and Project Schedule 

RS 2.1.7 Tender Call, Bid Evaluation and Construction Contract Award 

RS 2.1.8 Construction and Contract Administration 

Deliverables:

1.Basis of Design Report and Specifications. 

2.66 / 99 /100% Construction Drawings and Specs. 

3.Tender-Ready Construction Documents. 

4.Site Inspections and Progress Meetings. 

5.Shop Drawing Reviews. 

6.CCN Production and Review. 

7.Progress Claim Reports. 

SCHEDULE

Design:

Construction:

Project Completion:

June – Oct 2015 to March 2016

May – Dec 2016

Dec 2016

PROJECT BUDGET

Fees:

Construction Budget:

$240,000.00

$3.5M

OBJECTIVES & CONSTRAINTS 

OBJECTIVE:

Assist client on an urgent basis.

Constraint:

Funding and Code Compliant-Driven tight design schedule 

Deliverable:

Detailed design plan involving extended site work to ensure good quality site information.  

OBJECTIVE:

Deliver a project in a fully operational Heritage building.

Constraint:

Three of the four project locations are recognized heritage buildings with FHBRO. 

Deliverable:

HDK Consulting has worked on numerous heritage buildings, meetings with the stakeholders early in the process assured heritage permits did not delay the construction of the project. We ensured that the mechanical and electrical upgrades were reversible and inline with the Heritage statement for the facility. 

Objective:

Perform engineering work in security sensitive locations. 

Constraint:

The Department of National Defence requires consultants to obtain security clearances to visit the site or attendance at site meetings. 

Deliverable:

HDK Consulting’s staff have appropriate Security Clearances. New Employees are required to apply for clearances upon being hired at HDK. This ensures our team is consistent for this type of work. 

Objective:

Fast-track and deliver on multiple projects simultaneously

Constraint:

March 31st “Drop dead” Design Deadline  

Deliverable:

HDK Consulting added team resources to the projects to ensure the right deadlines were met.