P r o m o t e d C o n t e n t P R O M O T E D C O N T E N T
Now, with 10 ofices throughout B.C. and
Alberta, Levelton is just the right size—big
enough to handle large projects, but
small enough to stay focused on what it
does best.
"Levelton's Building Science Division
offers a diverse range of services, from
enery modelling to ield compliance
testing, from detailed design to research
and development," says group leader
Guillaume Vadeboncoeur, P.Eng.,
LEED AP.
Discipline director for Building
Science Alex McGowan, P.Eng., agrees:
"We have always been strong in envelope
remediation—diagnosing the problems
and creating and implementing a
solution—but what sets us apart from
most of our competitors is our strength
in enery-eficient design. Building
codes now require compliance with
enery standards, and some of our
employees have been involved in the
development of those standards. Our
group incorporates these measures into
our remediation projects, and helps
architects understand and meet these
new requirements for new construction."
Vadeboncoeur points to the recent
building envelope remediation of
a health-care facility at Chilliwack
Hospital. The 35-year-old building had
a history of air and water leaks. "When
we opened the walls, we discovered
the steel framing of the building was
no longer up to Canadian code,"
Vadeboncoeur explains. "What really
complicated the project was the fact that
the facility needed to remain in operation
during the construction, requiring strict
infection-control procedures to safeguard
the patients staying in the facility." The
inished building will likely see reduced
utility bills, improved occupant comfort
and a smaller carbon footprint.
The Geotechnical Division is often
engaged to work on large construction
projects. The company works with
both public- and private-sector clients
who propose to build on dificult—and
sometimes seemingly impossible—sites. "A
project could be anything from a complex
structure on a steep slope, to large-scale
commercial and industrial projects, such
as the Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall,"
explains Geotechnical Division manager
Carl Miller, M.Sc., P.Eng.
The said 1.2-million-square-foot
Levelton's Quality
Management Group
provided quality assurance
for the Deh Cho bridge.
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