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Whistle Bend School

Provide multi-disciplinary Owner’s Advisor services to review the functional and spatial program, develop a detailed Owner’s Statement of Requirements, conceptual design, and schematic design, and assist during the procurement, design and construction phases of the Design-Build project.

Independent Review

Sunday, August 23, 2020 | 1 minute Read

Grassy Mountain Mine

As a Structural Design Engineer on the Grassy Mountain Mine project, I was entrusted with pivotal design responsibilities for critical operational infrastructure. My contributions included the comprehensive structural design of over 1300 m² of reinforced concrete foundations and a specialized multi-storey steel platform within the Truck Wash building, both integral to the mine’s functional efficiency and safety. My Role and Responsibilities In my capacity as a Structural Design Engineer, I executed a broad range of critical engineering tasks:

Design

Thursday, July 23, 2020 | 4 minutes Read

Broxbourne School, Uk

Peer review and design assistance for a multi-level cantilever feature stair for a school. The primary scope of the project is to identify/isolate and eliminate the vibrational model shapes associated with the structure.

Design

Saturday, May 23, 2020 | 1 minute Read

Crd Residuals Treatment Facility

Associated Engineering was a key team member in the successful Design-Build-Operate Pursuit for the future ~$100 million Residuals Treatment Facility (RTF) for the Capital Regional District (CRD). The RTF will receive and stabilize the residuals (i.e., primary sludge, waste activated sludge) from the CRD’s future $765 million McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, a 108-ML/d tertiary treatment plant; the RTF will also receive and stabilize hauled wastes from the region. Associated Engineering is the Engineering Team Lead and, together with the constructors, technology provider and operator, will be implementing a facility includes equalization, thickening, anaerobic digestion, dewatering, beneficial use of biogas, drying and heat recovery. The facility will include an operations/ administration building with a LEED Gold target, and a sophisticated odour control system.

Construction Admin

Monday, March 23, 2020 | 1 minute Read

Abb Transformers

This project involved the structural design and analysis of crane-lifting lugs for industrial transformers manufactured by ABB. The transformers were designated for an offshore location, necessitating a robust design capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions and meeting rigorous client-specific standards. The primary challenge was to ensure the lugs could safely handle operational stresses during lifting while adhering to strict geometric and material constraints. My Scope of Involvement & Design Process As the lead structural engineer for this component, my responsibilities encompassed the full design lifecycle, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of materials, operational requirements, design constraints, and inter-disciplinary coordination.

Design

Sunday, February 23, 2020 | 3 minutes Read

Maclean Park Air Monitoring Station

Metro Vancouver commissioned the development of a new air quality monitoring station at MacLean Park, 710 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC. The core requirement was to elevate an “Airpointer + PM” model air quality monitor (Thermo 5030 Sharp and SO2 analyzer), weighing approximately 400 lbs, to a height of 5 meters. This specific elevation was critical for obtaining accurate air quality samples from the surrounding areas. The project presented several unique engineering challenges that my structural design needed to address:

Monday, December 23, 2019 | 4 minutes Read

Lngc Construction Village

LNG Canada is a co-venture between Shell Canada, Petronas, Diamond LNG Canada Ltd. (Mitsubishi), Kogas Canada LNG Ltd. (Korea Gas) and Brion Kitimat LNG Partnership (PetroChina) to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on the north coast of British Columbia. The project includes the design, construction and operation of a natural gas gathering system in northeast BC, a pipeline to Kitimat, and at Kitimat a liquefaction terminal and marine off-loading facilities.

Design

Monday, December 23, 2019 | 2 minutes Read

Parkland Refining Plant Ofc Building Addition

This project involved an addition and expansion to the existing Operations Field Centre (OFC) building at the Parkland Refining Plant. A critical design consideration for this structure was its exposure to significant blast loadings. The initial structural design was developed by a consulting firm not registered in British Columbia, necessitating a comprehensive independent review to ensure local code compliance and structural adequacy. My Scope & Responsibilities As the Independent Review Engineer, I was entrusted with conducting a thorough third-party assessment of the structural design for the OFC building addition. My role was pivotal in verifying the safety, integrity, and compliance of the proposed expansion.

Independent Review

Saturday, November 23, 2019 | 3 minutes Read

LNGC Non-Process Buildings

As a Structural Design Engineer on the LNGC Non-Process Buildings project in Kitimat, BC, I was integral to the development of critical infrastructure. The project encompassed the design and construction of several key facilities, including the foundations for a new Pre-Engineered Steel Building (PESB) for the materials warehouse, a central workshop, and artic corridor walkways connecting all site buildings. The structural scope was extensive, involving large-scale reinforced concrete foundations and retaining walls designed to withstand challenging site conditions.

Design

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 | 3 minutes Read

Lower Seymour Watershed Admin Building

Design engineer responsible for the foundations of architecturally expressive administration building, consisting of an entry space, office workspaces, a multipurpose area and various rooms. The pitched roof structure will be constructed in cross-laminated timber and will have a number of significant overhangs.

Design

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 | 1 minute Read

Powell River Wastewater Treatment Plant

Project Type: Consolidated Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: Powell River, BC My Role: Structural Designer As a key structural engineering contributor to the Powell River Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), I applied my expertise to this vital community infrastructure project. The facility comprises two main structures: an administration building and a process building. My responsibilities encompassed the detailed design of diverse structural elements utilizing concrete, masonry, steel, and wood-frame construction. I engineered a prominent feature of this facility: a structure incorporating a raft slab foundation supporting a two-storey concrete building, an engineered structural steel roof, and a wood-framed canopy designed for a future green roof.

Sunday, October 20, 2019 | 8 minutes Read

Back Road Inlet Debris Deflector

The existing stormwater run-off inlet structure was experiencing significant operational challenges due to frequent blockages caused by debris. This issue posed a considerable risk of flooding to adjacent properties, necessitating an engineered solution to improve debris management and enhance flood protection. My Scope of Involvement I was tasked with designing a robust and efficient solution to mitigate debris blockages at the stormwater inlet. My primary responsibility was to develop a new debris deflector system and conceptually integrate it with other flood protection measures, such as extended berms. This involved a comprehensive approach, from conceptualization to detailed design, ensuring the new structure would significantly outperform the existing trash rack.

Monday, September 23, 2019 | 3 minutes Read