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Carrera IEC Upgrades

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).

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | 2 minutes Read
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Deh Cho Housing Restoration

As a dedicated Structural EIT, I played a pivotal role in a critical initiative to restore safe and resilient housing for residents of remote northern communities in the Northwest Territories whose homes were devastated by severe flooding. This was a collaborative endeavor with Associated Engineering (Structural Designer) and Collier Project Leaders (Project Management), executed in direct support of the Government of Northwest Territories, Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA). My primary contributions encompassed conducting detailed structural assessments, formulating crucial recommendations for repair and restoration, and providing comprehensive support throughout the design and construction review processes. The project’s urgency, driven by the approaching winter, necessitated efficient resource management, a proactive approach to coordination, and innovative problem-solving.

Saturday, October 23, 2021 | 6 minutes Read
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Kitkatla WTP Upgrades

This project involved the strategic expansion and upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Gitxaala. The primary objective was to enhance the plant’s operational capabilities, requiring comprehensive planning for structural modifications and associated system integrations. My Role and Responsibilities: Financial & Budgetary Management As a key member of the engineering team, I was entrusted with the critical task of preparing the initial structural upgrade plans and developing a Class D cost estimate for the proposed expansion of the wastewater treatment plant. My focus was to establish a foundational budget that was both realistic and aligned with the project’s preliminary scope.

Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 3 minutes Read
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Bay Avenue Wastewater Pump Station

This project involved the comprehensive redesign and structural upgrade of the Bay Avenue Wastewater Pump Station, a critical facility with a 300 L/s capacity. Executed within a tightly constrained site, the project presented unique challenges, including steep excavations and the necessity for temporary shoring. Key structural components included the design and construction of a new valve chamber and a second wet well, integrated with the existing concrete wet well. Furthermore, I engineered significant strengthening details to ensure the existing wet well meets current seismic and operational code requirements. The scope also encompassed the structural detailing for a guide track system to support a material conveyance cart.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | 4 minutes Read
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Simon Fraser Univesity Parcel 21

Situated on Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus, the Parcel 21 energy-efficient residence will house over 80 affordable rental apartment units. It comprises a four-storey wood frame building on a concrete parkade, plus a six-storey wood frame building. Associated Engineering was retained to provide structural and electrical engineering services on this $21.5 million project. To meet the rigorous BC Energy Step Code requirements, we applied many passive house principles in the design of the project, including:

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 | 1 minute Read
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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.

Monday, March 23, 2020 | 1 minute Read
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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
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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
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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