Incorporating extensive project impacts
Incorporating extensive project impacts
The Oakville location of an international aerospace company was planning to expand their manufacturing capacity with new processes, equipment, and infrastructure. However, their proposed new process line had spatial requirements that could not be accommodated in their current facility.
The Glendale Group was contracted to design and build the facility expansion, and in doing so, manage all aspects of the project, including requirements discovery, site plan review, design development, permitting, tender, and construction administration.
The project was completed on time and on budget, accomplishing the client’s expanded capacity requirements as planned. Glendale is continuing to expand their building so that they may grow their manufacturing capacity even further.
Add 120 square meters of floor space, including multiple mezzanines
Raise the overall structure by 1.5 meters
Create a pit, 25 meters wide x 37.50 meters long x 3.5 meters deep, and Address impacts on landscape, stormwater management, fire exiting, ventilation, structure, power capacity, sprinkler systems and domestic water systems.
In a project such as this, there are many challenges. One of the most challenging was the physical expansion toward neighbouring properties. We needed to prove to the city and the region that the expansion would not negatively impact the stormwater management from the property to the creek nearby. Discussions were had with the region of Halton and Oakville’s site plan examiners. We also consulted with Oakville’s plumbing inspectors. We were able to present a design (with backup for validation) that allayed any concerns they may have had. As a manufacturing space, the HVAC requirements were very high — at a high air change rate to allow for safe operation of the dipping and coating processes that happen in that area.
The key to managing challenges truly lies in our process.
On this project, we first prepared a pre-design guide that identified all bylaws, pertinent code requirements, and client requirements. Then the correct engineering team was put together to complete a design that met all of these requirements. The design was then submitted to the city’s officials for a pre-consultation meeting to address any changes they required. With the time and effort invested in this “prep” work, our permit submission was uncomplicated as all of the requirements were already met.
We also managed the tender process — issuing drawings and specifications, conducting walkthroughs with bidders, issuing addendums in response to questions, reviewing submissions, and preparing the bid summary and recommendation.
In the construction phase, to maintain compliance with the overall design, we reviewed submitted shop drawings, schedules and requests for additional information. Weekly site reviews with stakeholders and the construction project manager kept all parties aware of the project needs and schedules.
The Oakville location of an international aerospace company was planning to expand their manufacturing capacity with new processes, equipment, and infrastructure. However, their proposed new process line had spatial requirements that could not be accommodated in their current facility.
The Glendale Group was contracted to design and build the facility expansion, and in doing so, manage all aspects of the project, including requirements discovery, site plan review, design development, permitting, tender, and construction administration.
The project was completed on time and on budget, accomplishing the client’s expanded capacity requirements as planned. Glendale is continuing to expand their building so that they may grow their manufacturing capacity even further.
Add 120 square meters of floor space, including multiple mezzanines
Raise the overall structure by 1.5 meters
Create a pit, 25 meters wide x 37.50 meters long x 3.5 meters deep, and
Address impacts on landscape, stormwater management, fire exiting, ventilation, structure, power capacity, sprinkler systems, and domestic water systems.
In a project such as this, there are many challenges. One of the most challenging was the physical expansion toward neighboring properties. We needed to prove to the city and the region that the expansion would not negatively impact the stormwater management from the property to the creek nearby. Discussions were had with the region of Halton and Oakville’s site plan examiners. We also consulted with Oakville’s plumbing inspectors. We were able to present a design (with backup for validation) that allayed any concerns they may have had. As a manufacturing space, the HVAC requirements were very high — at a high air change rate to allow for the safe operation of the dipping and coating processes that happen in that area.
The key to managing challenges truly lies in our process.
On this project, we first prepared a pre-design guide that identified all bylaws, pertinent code requirements, and client requirements. Then the correct engineering team was put together to complete a design that met all of these requirements. The design was then submitted to the city’s officials for a pre-consultation meeting to address any changes they required. With the time and effort invested in this “prep” work, our permit submission was uncomplicated as all of the requirements were already met.
We also managed the tender process — issuing drawings and specifications, conducting walkthroughs with bidders, issuing addendums in response to questions, reviewing submissions, and preparing the bid summary and recommendation.
In the construction phase, to maintain compliance with the overall design, we reviewed submitted shop drawings, schedules, and requests for additional information. Weekly site reviews with stakeholders and the construction project manager from MeadowBrook kept all parties aware of the project needs and schedules.
2020
2020
