2022 Cargojet Sorting Facility
Value
$1.8 million
Engineer
McElhanney

Client/Owner

YVRAA

Project Description

Excavation for new storm main, grade development, structural excavation, reinforcing, preparation and pour of a 60,000 sq ft warehouse slab, Tie in surrounding utilities from proposed warehouse to existing city infrastructure including storm main, sanitary main, HDPE watermain and hydro / communication and street lighting. Parking lot curb, asphalt prep and pave, line marking and fencing. Electrical servicing from BC Hydro to the building. Warehouse perimeter drain, trench drain and rainwater leaders. Mechanical trenching and install for office portion. Electrical rough in for Power loading ramps and scales. Cast in place retaining walls, oil grit separator and headwalls.

Project Challenges

The construction took place in mid summer approximately 100m away from the main take off runway. It was imperative that no dust or FOD (foreign object debris) got away from the site boundary. All airplanes leaving yvr had a sightline to our construction site so as with all our sites, there was emphasis on clean neat and professional looking construction methods. There were daily design changes on this project. Ensuring that the construction team had the correct info and specifications made for some long nights, but knowing they were producing quality work in a timely fasion made it all worth while. There was a lot of talk that the slab wouldn’t get poured in time to facilitate the construction schedule, but the team rose to the occasion and surprised everybody when it got poured.  


WE did our best to use recycled products on this job when possible to assist in YVRs sustainable construction Target. 

Responsibilites

• Project Superintendent. 

• Safety Liaison with YVRAA Safety Team. 

• Environmental Plan Manager and Assistant to YVR Environmental Consultant.

• Training of Project Coordinator.

• Worked Closely with Project Engineers to Review and Manage Design Plans for Feasibility and Schedule.

• Manage Subs and Supplier Scheduling and Monitor and Report on Invoicing for Accuracy.


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