The Lulu Island Energy Company (LIEC), in partnership with Corix Utilities Inc. (Corix), operates the Richmond District Energy Utility (RDEU) to provide space heating and domestic hot water to its service area in Richmond, British Columbia. A key initiative for LIEC and Corix was the connection of the new Park Residences II (Mah Bing) Towers D + E and C developments to the RDEU. This expansion necessitated significant upgrades to the existing Carrera Interim Energy Centre (IEC).

My Role: Lead Engineer & Engineer of Record – Carrera IEC Upgrades

As the Structural Designer for Associated Engineering on the Carrera IEC Upgrades, I spearheaded and executed all structural engineering aspects of this critical infrastructure project, from conceptual design through to construction completion and handover. My responsibilities encompassed comprehensive design development, detailed analysis, project coordination, and construction oversight for the IEC retrofit and upgrade works.

Comprehensive Scope of Involvement & Key Responsibilities:

Design Development & Analysis:

  • I managed ongoing design and coordination correspondence directly with Corix to ensure all project requirements were met.

Design & Specification Packages Preparation:

  • I meticulously prepared and delivered comprehensive design drawing and specification packages at key project milestones: 50% Design Review, 90% Design Review, and the final Issued for Tender and Construction package.
  • I provided tender support, addressing RFIs to clarify design intent for bidding contractors.

Construction Support & Administration:

  • I managed construction administration activities, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards.
  • My duties included thorough review of shop drawings, responding to RFIs, managing proposed change notices and site instructions, and issuing field review reports.

Key Deliverables:

I was directly responsible for producing the complete structural drawing package for the Carrera IEC Upgrades.

Through my comprehensive involvement, I ensured the successful design, tender, construction, and commissioning support for the Carrera IEC upgrades, enabling Corix and LIEC to meet the growing thermal energy demands of the Richmond District Energy Utility.