Nestled in the heart of Ottawa, the Overbrook Bingo Palace stands as the city’s premier destination for an exceptional bingo experience. With their innovative programs, friendly staff, vibrant atmosphere, and mouthwatering food, they offer a bingo adventure like no other.

As part of the design-build team, we collaborated closely with Tamarco Contracting and Hi! Architects to bring forth an extraordinary transformation. Our role as the Engineers of Record involved overseeing a remarkable 10,000-sq.ft. interior renovation and the addition of an exterior ramp. This renovation not only aimed to increase the venue’s occupant load to over 250 people but also introduced state-of-the-art electronic bingo machines, elevating the allure for both loyal patrons and new visitors.

Connecting the school to City water signifies a significant improvement in the daily lives of the students. It’s more than just a practical infrastructure upgrade; it’s a commitment to providing safe, clean, and reliable drinking water for the school community. Working with the Simcoe-Muskoka Catholic District School Board, we were the Civil & Mechanical Engineers of Record for the domestic and fire water service design for Notre Dame Catholic School. This design provided the school and its students with a constant water supply by allowing connection to the municipal water service instead of their well.

This connection to City water instills a sense of security, both for the students and their families, knowing that their school prioritizes their welfare. Ultimately, it con-tributes to a positive and conducive learning environment, where students can focus on their studies without the worry of water-related issues.

Collaborating with Cowden-Woods Design Build Limited, we proudly served as the Prime Consultant and Engineers of Record for a 12,000 sq.ft. shell commercial building, featuring an additional 6,400 sq.ft. of second-floor space over a potential arrangement of 6 individual commercial units wherein the possession of units is typically held by individual unit holders. The building consisted of structural steel super-structure on concrete foundations with minimum lighting levels and one rooftop unit for each potential commercial space. Ensuring seamless utility connections, the site incorporated municipal water and sanitary links, complemented by a sophisticated underground stormwater infiltration system.

Nestled at the heart of the picturesque southern Georgian Bay area, Midland stands as the bustling economic hub of the region. With its population soaring to over 100,000 during the summer months, it truly comes alive. As you make your way into Midland along Highway 12, you’ll be greeted by the bright showroom and expansive service garage of Bourgeois Midland Nissan.

Collaborating closely with the Owner and Contractor, we proudly served as the Engineers of Record for this remarkable 16,000-sq.ft. dealership and service garage. The project presented unique challenges, including meeting Nissan’s stringent interior design standards while ensuring the facility met the owner’s functional requirements, all within a tight timeline. Despite these hurdles, our dedicated design team triumphed, achieving the service garage occupancy within one year of the building permit issuance, followed by the dealership portion just a month later.

Nestled at the heart of the picturesque southern Georgian Bay area, Midland stands as the bustling economic hub of the region. With its population soaring to over 100,000 during the summer months, it truly comes alive. As you make your way into Midland along King Street you’ll be greeted by the bright showroom and expansive service garage of Bourgeois Midland Hyundai .

In collaboration with Bourgeois Automotive Group, Duncan Ross Architects, and W.S. Morgan, we had the privilege of serving as the Prime Consultant and Engineers of Record for this exciting project. The scope involved a total of 2,700 sq.ft. in building additions and an 8,800 sq.ft. interior renovation of an existing car dealership, all designed to meet the Hyundai Dealership Design Rriteria. The site was carefully re-graded to accommodate the building additions, which were constructed with steel frames on conventional concrete foundations. Notably, the showroom addition features a new rooftop unit with ductwork for heating, while the repair garage addition is equipped with fan-forced heaters and an exhaust fan. Additionally, the additions incorporate new electrical power distribution and lighting to enhance the showroom’s ambiance.

This apartment building in Kingston, ON, offers a unique opportunity to address the region’s pressing need for diverse housing options. With the population growth and increasing demand for affordable yet comfortable living spaces, this project endeavors to contribute to the city’s housing market by providing modern and well-designed apartments. Situated strategically, the building will provide convenient access to amenities, public transportation, and employment opportunities, catering to the varied needs of residents. Through innovative design and sustainable practices, our aim is to create a welcoming and vibrant community hub that enhances the quality of life for individuals and families in Kingston.

Our collaboration with New Empire Design Build Contractor Ltd. and Alexander Wilson Architect Inc. involved serving as Mechanical, Sprinkler, and Electrical Engineers of Record, along with being the Integrated Systems Testing Engineer for this 5-storey, 49-apartment unit, 53,500-square-foot apartment building. The mechanical design included provisions for separate in-apartment PTAC units, exhaust systems for in-apartment washrooms and stoves, central make-up air units, and plumbing layouts for washrooms and kitchens. The sprinkler design incorporated head layouts to accommodate bulkheads, standpipe design, and fire pump design to address existing water pressure challenges. The electrical scope encompassed interior and exterior lighting design, fire alarm systems, and general power distribution.

There are five district garages that comprise the road maintenance program of the County of Simcoe, including one in Minesing, Ontario. The goals of the road maintenance program include reducing the negative environmental impacts during the winter and to reduce/control expenditures through innovative and proactive management practices. One of those proactive management practices involves having the snow plows, salters, and emergency vehicles maintained and inspected on a regular basis.

Working alongside the County, we are the Engineers of Record for a 1,600-sq.ft.ambulance bay addition at the main County of Simcoe garage. The addition sits onpoured concrete foundations and the super structure is a pre-engineered building.The exterior walls were constructed using pre-engineered building girts and verticalmetal siding. The addition is a drive-thru with a vehicle hoist for maintenance.

At McLean and Dickey, their mission is to deliver unparalleled insurance solutions to our esteemed clients. They are dedicated to providing exceptional service, professional guidance, and a comprehensive range of products to meet all their insurance needs. Their commitment lies in offering convenient and hassle-free experiences, ensuring that our clients receive the best and most complete insurance coverage available.

In collaboration with Bailey Designs and Studio Hoffman, we proudly serve as the Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers of Record for a remarkable project. This transformative endeavor involves a 30,000-sq.ft. interior renovation, along with a 350-sq.ft. entrance addition. Our expertise in structural engineering includes OWSJ reinforcing to support new mechanical units, while our mechanical engineering team skillfully reworks the existing plumbing to accommodate new washrooms. Additionally, our electrical design incorporates provisions for a generator-ready system, ensuring reliable power supply.

Lucy’s Place is a ground-breaking project that transformed an aging motel, which previously faced chronic homelessness, into a thriving Housing First community. This remarkable conversion involved repurposing the existing 4,200-sq.ft. motel and its accompanying office into 12 affordable bachelor apartment units as part of the Ontario Home for Good Initiative.

Working closely with Redwood Park Communities, we had the privilege of serving as the Engineers of Record for this renovation project. Our contributions included creating marketing renderings that showcased the vision for the revitalized space, designing a new roof canopy for enhanced functionality and aesthetics, and providing HVAC and electrical design services within the building.

We are proud to have been part of this transformative journey, where an outdated motel has become a beacon of hope and stability for individuals in need. Lucy’s Place stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in creating positive change within our communities.

As part of the master servicing plan for the Belterra Estates subdivision in Alliston, ON, a sewage pumping station on Lorne Thomas Place was required to handle the sanitary coming from the houses in Phases 4 through 6.

In coordination with the developer, we provided design and contract admin services for the 1,200-sq.ft. sewage pumping station including 30’ deep foundations, an emergency generator and exhaust system, air make-up units to provide sufficient airflow so the space was “classified”, and process drawings for connection to the Town of New Tecumseth’s SCADA system.

As the project was completed for the Town of New Tecumseth, we coordinated periodic site visits with Town staff to ensure the building met their requirements, coordinated training for Town staff, and building turnover requirements.

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