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Leaf Rapids Town Centre Life Safety Upgrades

Leaf Rapids

Town Centre Life Safety Upgrades

Project Description:

Design upgrades to critical life safety components of 1970’s era civic building’s non–functioning fire protection and fire alarm systems with direct implications to building main distribution.

Client + Location:

Government of Manitoba-Standing Offer 

Leaf Rapids Town Centre , Leaf Rapids, MB

Feess:

Consultant Fees: (including Project Management, Fire Protection and Detection System and Fire Protection and Detection Engineering): $212,000.00 

Budget:

$1,900,000.00

Design Schedule:

May 2014 – Dec 2014

Construction Timeline:

February 2014 – Nov 2015 (complete)

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 

RS2.0 Concept Design 

RS3.0 Design Development 

RS4.0 Construction Documents 

RS5.0 Tender Call, Bid Evaluation & Construction Contract Award 

RS6.0 Construction & Contract Administration & Post-Construction Warranty Review 

The Project involved an entire life safety upgrade to a remote location in Northern Manitoba and included:  
 

  • Replace non-functioning Fire Alarm System in entire complex. 
  • Replace diesel fire pump with electric fire pump for entire complex. 
  • Install new life safety generator for all life safety systems. 
  • Upgrade sprinkler fire protection systems for entire complex. 
  • Upgrade emergency lighting, exit signs and all systems to current code & in discussion with the office of the fire commissioner. 

Project Background:

The Leaf Rapids Town Centre is in a remote community accessible by road 250km north east of Thompson Manitoba. The Leaf Rapids Town Centre was created in the early 1970’s during the operation of a Mine located close to the town. The Leaf Rapids Town Centre is a large facility which includes all the town amenities, including hotel, hospital, curling rink, ice skating rink, grocery store, post office and K-12 school.  

Originally the facility was designed to support a community of 4000 occupants. Gradually over time the community has dwindled to a population of around 400 people.  

HDK Consulting was retained by the Government of Manitoba to perform emergency upgrades to bring the life safety systems to code compliance and repair the system to ensure the facility was safe for the occupants. 

Lack of regular maintenance in the Mechanical and Electrical life safety systems resulted in a non-functioning fire protection and fire alarm system.  

Objectives & Constraints

  • Bring Fire Alarm, Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems up to code in compliance with Office of the Fire Commissioner. 
  • Ensure that the K-12 school occupants can exit the building in a safe manner. 
  • Provide a design that meets the client’s timeline due to the emergency nature of the project. 
  • Remote location required efficient site visits and construction reviews. 

Deliverables:

  • Options analysis, Basis of Design Reports. 
  • 66 / 99 /100% Construction Drawings and Specifications. 
  • Tender-Ready Construction Documents. 
  • Site Inspections and Progress Meetings. 
  • Shop Drawing Reviews. 
  • CCN Production and Review. 
  • Progress Claim Reports. 
  • Commissioning Services 
  • List and confirmation of Substantial Completion. 

Disciplines:

  • Electrical, Mechanical and Security and Communications Engineering (Prime Consultant),  
  • Structural & Civil Engineering,  
  • Architectural,  
  • Cost Consulting,  
  • Commissioning 
  • Project Management 

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Research and Development Centre Expansion

Agriculture AgriFood Canada

Brandon Development Centre Building Expansion, Brandon MB

Project Description:

Design of a new 950 sq metre expansion to accommodate a regional research facility and laboratory’s barley breeding research program.

Client + Location:

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

 

Feess:

$298,000* 

*Increased due to Owner Change in Requirements during Construction

Budget:

$3,500,000

Design Schedule:

August 2015 – May 2016

Construction Timeline:

July 2016 – July 2017

Scope of Work:

The scope called for a purpose-built structure to address overcrowding, lack of storage and other inefficiencies as well as to bring the Centre back up to par with facilities elsewhere in the country.  

Specific electrical upgrades included: 

  • power distribution and customer metering, 
  • telecommunications
  • fire alarm system,  
  • mechanical equipment wiring,  
  • analyzing and identifying future needs 

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 

 

RS2.1.6 Engineering/Geotechnical or Other Investigations 

 

RS2.1.7 Environmental Protection Requirements 

 

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

 

RS2.1.9 Hydrology and Drainage Structure Sizing Design 

 

RS2.1.10 Regulatory Issues 

RS2.0 Concept Design 

RS3.0 Design Development 

RS4.0 Construction Documents 

RS5.0 Tender Call, Bid Evaluation & Construction Contract Award 

RS6.0 Construction & Contract Administration & Post-Construction Warranty Review 

Project Description:

HDK Consulting was retained as the Prime Consultant for the new seed processing facility for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC), HDK Consulting lead a team of Architects, Structural Engineering, Cost Consultants, Civil Engineers and our in-house team of Mechanical, Electrical Communications and Security Engineering resources The Project involved the design of new crop services building of approximately 950 m2 to accommodate the barley breeding program at the Brandon Research Centre (BRC). The existing Cereals Building is in excess of 50 years old and while there have been significant upgrades – including heating and insulation – the expected life of the existing facility without a significant investment is uncertain. A new purpose–built structure was needed to improve efficiencies by ensuring that seed cleaning, storage and offices are in one location. The existing structure has insufficient short–term storage space causing great deal of wasted time moving samples around. In addition, the cleaning area was crowded, and the dust management system required extensive upgrading to meet current capacity. The new facility brings the two barley programs up to the same standard as the recently completed facility for the breeding programs moved from Winnipeg. 

 

Objectives & Constraints

Successfully leading and managing a multi-disciplinary consultant team effort to deliver a purpose-built structure that addresses the client’s overcrowding and inefficient operation. 

A tight client budget and tight design and construction schedule, inflexible environmental requirements throughout all stages and strict availability requirements.

Deliverables:

  • Site Investigation & Pre-Design Report that includes Owner Project Requirements, Basis of Design, a Class D Estimate and Proposed Project Schedule.  
  • Design Development Report with Code Analysis Report and Alternative Solutions Report.  
  • Construction Documents, Specifications and Class A Cost Estimates mirroring submittals.  
  • Tender,  
  • Construction Support,  
  • Warranty, Commissioning Services 

Disciplines:

  • Electrical, Mechanical and Security and Communications Engineering (Prime Consultant),  
  • Structural & Civil Engineering,  
  • Architectural,  
  • Cost Consulting,  
  • Commissioning 
  • Project Management 

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Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunication Commission (CRTC)

Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunication Commission (CRTC)

Office Relocation, Calgary AB   

Public Works Government Services Canada,

Harry Hays Building, Calgary MB 

 

Role:

Mechanical, Electrical, Telecommunications & A/V Engineering Design Sub-Consultant  

Project Description & Goals: 

Located at the Crown-leased Harry Hays Building in Calgary, AB, PWGSC required design consulting services to ensure relocation of a single CRTC FTE (Full-Time Employee) to a 300 sqm space that was compliant with Government of Canada Workplace 2.0 Fit-up standards and PWGSC priority to fully occupy Crown inventory in the Harry Hays Building owned and managed by Canadian Leaseback (GP) Inc.  

The relocation was from the 5th floor to the Main Floor of the building was unique in that the employee would often be working alone and would be receiving public complaints and/or occasionally have protests and rallies at the CRTC location. Required design requirements included a standard commercial alarm system with door contact, volumetric sensors, panic button and a CCTV camera recording to a DVR. 

Schedule:

Mid-2015 – October 2016

Cost:

Construction Budget: $650,000 

HDK Design Scope of Work:

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

Sample Deliverables:

  • Schematic Design Report. 
  • 50, 99 and 100% Construction Drawings and Specs. 
  • Site Inspection Reports. 
  • 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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Dust Extraction System Replacement

4 Wing, CFB
Cold Lake AB

Replacing Dust Extraction System – Building 7  

PROJECT GOAL

Phase I goals were to perform a study to identify deficiencies in the existing Dust Collection System in order to produce a report with findings and recommendations for repair and upgrade. Phase II is to include design and construction based on the proposed recommended option. 

Role:

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Fees:

Ph I: $16,950 / Ph II: TBD

Budget:

$400,000 (Est.)

Schedule:

Ph I: April 2019 – July 2019 / Ph I: TBD

Functional Requirements:

  • Compatibility with 13 different wood working equipment used in the Shop. 
  • Safely and effectively collect dust from a maximum of seven (7) machines. 
  • Meet and/or exceed all safety criteria per latest standards while within budget. 
  • Function reliably and consistently. 
  • Be free of HAZMAT risks (i.e., asbestos and lead paint) given age of the building 

Technical Requirements:

  • Comprehensive survey of all dust-producing equipment and calculations to determine volume of extraction required to meet recommended capture velocities. 
  • Review of existing dust collection ductwork to ensure velocity in ductwork were above minimum requirements. 
  • Analyze requirements for spark detection, fire protection and deflagration hazards in order to propose options that meet current Codes and Standards 
  • Proposed constructions/installations were selected based on meeting requirements of latest editions of: Alberta Building Code; National Building Code of Canada; National Plumbing Code of Canada; CAN/CSA –B651-95: Barrier-free Design; 4 Wing Asbestos Management Program, 2007; FMD 4003 – Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineering Design and CF Fire M. Directive; FMD 4005 – Partial Occupancy, Fire M. Directive.  

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.  

Abbreviated Scope of Services (per RS1.1):

Feasibility Study (Report).:

  • Analyze project requirements/program; 
  • Review & verify existing documentation 
  • Site Visit & Investigation 
  • Assess building services’ availability and capacity, including renewable energy and new technologies;  
  • Investigate and report on all applicable codes, regulations standards, including (but not limited to): NBC, CLC, MNEC, NFPA;  
  • Condition Assessment 
  • Identify and verify all authorities (AHJs)  
  • Prepare recommendations in a report  

Options Analysis (but not limited to):

  • Formulate three (3) options, schematics only; 
  • Class ‘D’ Order of Magnitude Cost (for each option);  
  • Write a Report on recommended option. 

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Mechanical Systems Upgrades and Replacements at Independent K-12 School

St. John’s Ravenscourt

Mechanical Upgrades at National Hydrology Research Centre

Since 2017, HDK has been providing Full Consulting Services, in a Prime Consultant Role, to SJR’s Facility Maintenance Department on an increasing number of Mechanical Systems Replacement and Upgrade projects, as listed below. 

2

Hot Water Tank Replacement, Main Office

0

Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV), Music Rm

1

As-Built Drawings, Sheppard House

8

Heating/Ventilation, Thompson House

2

Steam-to-Hot Water Plant, Arena

0

Fire Damper/Fire Safety, Hamber Hall Res.

1

Make-Up Air Unit, Moffatt Richardson

9

Existing Site Utilities As-Built Drawing

Domestic Hot Water Tank Upgrade

HDK’s Role in the Projects:  

While some projects follow a more traditional design process, many projects for SJR are of an urgent nature. HDK acts as an “on call” Prime Consultant as projects will often relate to equipment failures for critical systems at the school. These often turn into full-scale design and renovation projects with objectives of upgrading or replacing aging or failed equipment. and compressed timelines for completion. HDK has built a reputation for prompt service with SJR facility staff who have come to rely on the firm’s ability to scale up and down resources based on their stated requirements. When called upon by SJR, HDK promptly attends an on-site meeting (with required disciplines present) to assess/define the project requirements. Shortly there after, Class C costing drawings are produced in conjunction with SJR’s preferred contractors.  If project values are high enough, HDK assists SJR with tendering out the project work once IFC drawings are complete.  During construction, HDK is actively involved and working side by side with SJR and contractor to facilitate a successful project.  

How Design Met Owner’s Objectives: 

Durability: By choosing equipment with longevity and ease of maintenance in mind, the new design will provide the school with a new durable heating plant with a renewed life cycle.

 Functionality: The goal of this project is to modernize the central heating plant with more current, efficient technology. 

Maintainability: The newer systems will provide the school with equipment that has been field proven with local service technicians. Modeling the system in Revit ensures service/replacement clearances are met.

Central Plant Steam Condensing Hydronic Conversion

Year:

Location:

Building Size:

Value of Project:

Contractor:

Budget:

Class C Estimate:

Tender Award:

Schedule:

Design:

Construction:

2020

Winnipeg, MB

110,295 sf

$1.2M

To Be Determined

$1.2M

To Be Determined

July-2019 – Jan-2020

March 2020 – March 2021

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