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AUGUST 2018 | 77 Theodore says that the creation of informal gathering spaces both inside and outside were extremely important to the success of the new structure, "and since the renovated north wing fronts University Boulevard, we opened up this area at grade in order to allow more light into the quadrangle." With over 150 workers on site at peak, co-ordination of activity became a priority as soon as construc- tion began in August of 2016. "The sequencing of trades is complex, and just-in-time deliveries of material is the only way to get the job done," says Trent Berger, project manager for Scott Construction. Berger notes that while a severe winter of 2016 added to the challenge of demolishing the centre wing, soil conditions complicated the excava- tion of the new structure. "There were metal and lead deposits from the oper- ation of the old labs over the decades, plus all the underground pipes had been covered with asbestos that had flaked off," says Berger. "However, despite all this, and thanks to daily meetings with UBC to help co-ordinate everything, we're on track to occupy the building early next year." How the finished building per- forms will be of immense interest to Drew Kennedy, project manager for consulting mechanical engi- neers AME Consulting Group. "As of June we're anticipating the delivery of a Thermenex system that will be installed, along with specialty plumb- ing, in the new facility," he says. Thermenex uses a water-filled pipe that functions as a hub for thermal energy exchange. The pipe is not a loop, it has no pumps, it's simply a long length of pipe with a temperature differential from one end to the other, allowing all heating loads to be considered as cooling sources and all cooling loads as heat source, and resulting in zero thermal energy waste. In terms of overall sustainability, Theodore says, "Our mutual goal for energy usage is 310 kwh/m2/yr, which is very good for a building with lab activity." Even though in June the project was only halfway complete, Reese is pleased with the progress and excited about the outcome. "We have a team that works well together, so we couldn't ask for more," he says. Theodore concludes, "This is a mas- sive project that required constant input and support from a huge team of consultants and operations special- ists, stakeholders, a design panel, and others. We've very happy with how everything is coming together." A Undergraduate Life Sciences Teaching Labs – UBC 9:22 AM Norlab.indd 1 2018-07-26 8:13 Proud to Provide Civil Engineering Services for the UBC Undergraduate Life Sciences Teaching Labs Project. SURREY VANCOUVER KELOWNA CALGARY EDMONTON TORONTO October 2018 ANNUAL INDUSTRY FEATURE: Faucets Book your ad space now: Dan Chapman 604.473.0316 Alexander Sugden 604.473.0358

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