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Introducing the Hive Office Building, a remarkable 10-storey mass timber structure located in Vancouver, BC. This impressive building project commenced construction in the fall of 2022. Standing tall at 43 meters, the structure boasts nine floors of mass timber construction positioned above a sturdy concrete podium, accompanied by four levels of below-grade concrete parking. The timber gravity structure is ingeniously designed with 9-ply cross laminated timber floor panels, expertly supported by dropped perimeter glulam beams and flush interior steel beams. This innovative combination of materials ensures both strength and aesthetic appeal.

Services Provided:

• General Survey Layout
• 3D Scanning – Embed Locations for Glulam
• 3D Scanning – Excavation Analysis
• 3D Scanning – Slab / Floor Analysis (FF/FL)
• 3D Scanning – Structural Member Deviation Analysis

Client: Ventana Construction Corporation

The Alberni project, designed by esteemed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma , displays a distinct shape influenced by its surrounding environment. This 43-storey tower features two pronounced scoops that elegantly form spacious balconies adorned with wooden furnishings. The carvings not only enhance their connection to the street and surrounding views, but also create semi-enclosed areas that optimize the project’s urban and geographic context. By optimizing neighboring views and incorporating the local surroundings, the Alberni project truly exemplifies a harmonious integration of design and environment.

Services Provided:

• Slab / Floor Analysis (FF/FL)
• Structural Members Deviation Analysis

Client: Graham Construction & Engineering Inc

The Richmond Ice Centre is part of the Riverport Sports and Entertainment complex located just off Highway 99, via exit 32, Steveston Highway east. The recreational facility in Richmond, B.C., includes six NHL-size hockey rinks, 24 dressing rooms, two meeting rooms, offices, a restaurant/bar, concession stand, sporting goods store, and various technical and mechanical spaces– and its architect required Van Bower to complete 3D scans of the entire facility, interior, and exterior.

Services Provided:

• As-Build Scan
• Scan to BIM

The 32-storey 1090 West Pender Office Tower is strategically situated at the intersection of West Pender and Thurlow Ave in Vancouver. It serves as a solution to address the current shortage of office space in the city’s business market. This impressive architectural marvel features a comprehensive range of amenities, including six levels of underground parking, a three-level retail podium, spacious office floors, and multiple outdoor terraces. Notably, the large rooftop terrace offers a panoramic view of the entire downtown core, enhancing this building’s appeal as an ideal workspace.

Services Provided:

• General Survey Layout
• QA Survey
• 3D Scanning – Wall Verticality
• 3D Scanning – Embed Locations
• 3D Scanning – Anchor Bolt Locations
• 3D Scanning – Steel Deviation

Client:

1. Graham Construction & Engineering Inc
2. Pagnotta Inc.
3. Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co Ltd

The project aims to improve traffic flow and safety at the intersection of the northbound left turn onto Keating Cross Road. This will be achieved by replacing the current setup with a “flyover” overpass, eliminating the need for turning across busy highway traffic and reducing congestion. In addition to this key change, the project includes several other noteworthy features:

• Widening of Keating Cross Road to accommodate increased traffic volume;
• Installation of a new sidewalk on Keating Cross Road to enhance safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians;
• Implementation of bus-on-shoulder facilities, which will support future plans for bus rapid transit on the Pat Bay Highway;
• Realignment of the southbound on-ramp to Victoria, contributing to improved traffic flow and accessibility.

Through these comprehensive measures, the project aims to create a more efficient and safer road network, benefiting both drivers and the local community.

Services Provided:

• Construction Supervision
• Quality Assurance
• Quantity Survey
• Quantity Calculations
• Drafting

Client: Sub-Contractor of Tetra Tech to MoTI

The McKenzie Interchange Project is a grade-separated interchange located on the Trans-Canada Highway at the intersection with Admirals Road and McKenzie Avenue in Saanich. Previously, this intersection had been the primary bottleneck in the province outside of the Lower Mainland. However, thanks to the construction of the new interchange, safety has been significantly enhanced, and traffic congestion has been greatly reduced. This improvement benefits drivers, transit users, pedestrians, and cyclists alike.

Services Provided:

• Construction Supervision
• Quality Assurance
• 3D Scanning
• Quantity Survey
• Quantity Calculations
• Drafting

Client: Sub-Contractor of Tetra Tech to MoTI

The First Nations Health Authority Administration Building (FNHA) was constructed primarily of mass timber in Metro Vancouver. The 5-story facility, located on the Tsleil-Waututh Nation land in North Vancouver pays homage to the Coast Salish people. The design is inspired by the plank house tradition and built of glue-laminated timber (glulam) beams and cross-laminated timber (CLT) floor and roof panels.

Services Provided:

• General Survey Layout
• 3D Scanning – Embeds Locations for Glulam
• 3D Scanning – Anchor Bolts Locations
• 3D Scanning – Elevator Shaft Analysis
• 3D Scanning – Slab Edge
• 3D Scanning – Colum & Beam Alignment

Client: Ventana Construction Corporation & Seagate Mass Timber Inc.

The BC flooding in November 2021 was characterized by a series of atmospheric river events that led to an immense influx of water in the southwestern region of the province. The resulting flood caused catastrophic damage, including the destruction of major bridges and the submersion of large sections of highways into rivers. Impacting over 300 sites on Highways 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 19, and 99, the water damage varied in severity from minor infrastructure loss to complete devastation.

Services Provided:

• Construction Supervision
• Quality Assurance
• Drone Imagery
• 3D Scanning
• Quantity Survey
• Quantity Calculations
• Drafting

Client: Sub-Contractor of Tetra Tech to MoTI

The Fraser Valley’s Highway 1 plays a crucial role as a major transportation route, serving over 80,000 daily commuters and facilitating the movement of goods worth $65 billion annually. To address congestion and promote sustainable transport, an expansion project is underway. This program aims to widen the existing highway, adding 4 lanes in each direction from the 202nd interchange to Vedder Canal. The project will be implemented in five phases over multiple years to successfully accomplish this significant undertaking.

Services Provided:

• Design Review
• Construction Supervision
• Quality Assurance
• Quantity Survey
• Quantity Calculations
• Drafting

Client: Sub-Contractor of Tetra Tech and WSP to MoTI

The Oakridge Redevelopment project encompasses preconstruction and construction services aimed at transforming the existing mall into a mixed-use development. The project’s objectives include doubling the size of the mall to 1.4 million square feet, constructing 13 towers with over 2,900 residential units (comprising both market and affordable housing), introducing 300,000 square feet of commercial office space, and establishing a 70,000 square feet civic center. With a substantial budget of $1 billion, the project also integrates open public park spaces that meander through the rooftop areas of the redevelopment.

Services Provided:

• Survey Coordination
• Survey Layout
• Detailing/Drafting

Client: Pagnotta Inc.