Award winning LEED Gold Innovation Centre for Engineering

Photo credit: Dialog

From the archives: Retrofit Vendors Dialog, MCW, EllisDon (core and shell), and PCL (interior fit-up) collaborate to deliver the LEED Gold Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering at the University of Alberta.

Mechanical highlights include the use of chilled beam systems as part of the mechanical ventilation system, fan array technology, complete integration with building management systems controlling normal and off hour heating/cooling requirements, VFD’s for all motor operated equipment, and water conserving plumbing fixtures. Electrical includes use of LED fixtures throughout the building, day light harvesting strategies on all floors, occupancy sensors in offices and boardrooms, and wireless connectivity throughout the work. 

MCW was awarded a Consulting Engineers of Alberta Showcase Award for Excellence in Building Engineering.

To learn more: MCW, Dialog.

Disclaimer: This content is shared in partnership with MCW and Dialog. The views expressed in the source articles are those of MCW and Dialog and do not necessarily reflect those of AEEA.

MCW

Consultant

Services

Feasibility, Design, engineering, Commissioning & operations

Specialization

Commissioning, Measurement & GHG verification, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Building systems design

Service area

Central Alberta, Northern Alberta, Southern Alberta

Contact

Phone: 403-245-6446

Email: mcw_cal@mcw.com

Website: https://www.mcw.com/

DIALOG

Consultant

Services

Assessments, Feasibility, Financing & grant support, Procurement, project delivery, Design, engineering, Commissioning & operations

Specialization

Audits, Life cycle & capital planning, Grants, Procurement & contracts, Building operation handover & training, Utility analysis, Financers, Project management, Building condition, Architectural design, Modelling & simulation, Structural engineering, Measurement & GHG verification, Renewables, Green building certifications, Portfolio assessments, Mechanical engineering, Embodied carbon, Carbon offsets, Electrical engineering, Business case, Building systems design, Building envelope design

Service area

Central Alberta, Northern Alberta, Southern Alberta, Western Canada

Contact

Phone: 403-245-5501

Email: general@dialogdesign.ca

Website: https://www.dialogdesign.ca

EllisDon Construction Services Inc.

Contractor

Services

Assessments, Feasibility, Financing & grant support, Procurement, project delivery, Design, engineering, Contracting, Supply, Commissioning & operations

Specialization

Grants, Commissioning, Procurement & contracts, Audits, General contracting, Life cycle & capital planning, Preconstruction, Utility analysis, Financers, Building operation handover & training, Project management, Building condition, Architectural design, Building information modelling, Measurement & GHG verification, Tax credits, Green building certifications, Modelling & simulation, Structural engineering, Renewables, Mechanical engineering, Portfolio assessments, Virtual design and construction, Embodied carbon, Electrical engineering, Building envelope, Carbon offsets, Business case, Building systems design, Solar and renewable energy, Building envelope design, Electrical, Smart controls & automation, Plumbing, Heating, ventilation & air-conditioning, Structural (mass timber)

Service area

Central Alberta, Northern Alberta, Southern Alberta

Contact

Phone: 587-986-2488

Email: clane@ellisdon.com

Website: https://www.ellisdon.com/

PCL Construction Management Inc.

Contractor

Services

Contracting

Specialization

General contracting, Preconstruction, Building information modelling, Virtual design and construction, Building envelope, Solar and renewable energy, Electrical, Smart controls & automation, Plumbing, Heating, ventilation & air-conditioning, Structural (mass timber)

Service area

Central Alberta, Northern Alberta, Southern Alberta

Contact

Phone: 780-975-4022

Email: jpfleese@pcl.com

Website: https://www.pcl.com