Levelton Consultants

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1 Challenges inspire us. Levelton Consultants We solve specialized engineering and environmental challenges Surrey Memorial Hospital Critical Care Tower Consulting Services Provided: Materials, Environment, Geotechnical, Building Science

2 About Us evelton Consultants Ltd. is a multidisciplinary firm of consulting engineers, scientists, and technologists. The Company is a market leader, providing specialized engineering and scientific studies to a client base that Lincludes residential, industrial and commercial owners, the public sector, design-build contractors, architects, and engineering consultants. The Levelton Group of Companies has been in business for almost 50 years, growing steadily in both size and scope, employing over 200 people in ten offices in British Columbia and Alberta. Geotechnical Materials Quality Management Building Science Environment In support of its engineering and scientific practices, Levelton operates comprehensive laboratories to provide testing services related to construction materials, soils, aggregates, air, and water.

3 First Nations Partnerships he Company understands and respects the need to maintain self-sustaining communities and has Tpartnered with First Nations to develop aboriginal business. In support of economic development, training, education, and project partnerships, Levelton s employees and First Nations members have collaborated on a number of successful projects that have helped stimulate communities in BC. Successes Include: Building condition reviews Provision of long-term budgets and maintenance planning Home maintenance workshops for community members Training and hiring community members to conduct assessments, remediation, and construction

4 Geotechnical Levelton provides geotechnical engineering investigation, design, and construction services for challenging industrial, commercial, residential, marine, and infrastructure projects. Service offerings range from geotechnical site and alignment selection, to natural hazard assessment, to geotechnical engineering in support of civil and structural design. Typical project types include land development, infrastructure and transportation, foundation design, public sector institutional buildings, seismic upgrades, and port and marine developments. Dam Safety Site Characterization Retaining Wall Design Liquefaction and Seismic Design Ground Improvement/Densification Excavation Shoring and Underpinning Construction Field Review and Testing Services Slope Stability, Terrain Assessment, and Natural Hazard Assessment Foundation Design for Commercial, Industrial, and Marine Structures Old Yale Road Shotcrete - Abbotsford, BC Surrey Civic Centre - Surrey, BC Boleo Marine Terminal - Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico

5 Materials s one of Western Canada s leading consultants in materials engineering, Levelton is proud to be involved in notable projects for assessment of deterioration, corrosion, chemical attack, and failure Aof structures. This Division s comprehension of concrete and cement-based products, asphalt paving, aggregates, structural steel, coatings, timber, and composites has established a repeat clientele in Canadian and international markets. A large part of Levelton s work relates to the assessment and rehabilitation of existing structures and the effective use of new and existing materials to achieve durability and extended service life. Concrete Materials Engineering and Testing Shotcrete Service Life Modeling Structural Diagnostics Repair and Rehabilitation Roller Compacted Concrete Advanced Concrete Technology Heavy Duty Pavements and Slabs Mass Concrete Thermal Properties Mass Concrete Thermal Mitigation Design Corrosion Assessment and Prevention Cathodic Protection and Protective Coatings Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Polymeric Tube Asbestos Cement Pipe Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe Potable Water Storage Tanks Ductile Iron Pipe, Steel Pipe, and Copper Tube Aggregates Aggregate and Rock Resource Evaluation Physical Metallurgy Failure Analysis Welding Engineering Gibe III Roller Compacted Concrete Dam - Ethiopia Generating Station Spillway Replacement - Pointe Du Bois, Manitoba Deh Cho Bridge - Fort Providence, NWT

6 Quality Management Quality Management is about the coordination of activities that direct and control processes related to Quality Planning, Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Improvement. Levelton is one of Canada s leading Quality Management specialists, providing comprehensive Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions for many large and demanding construction projects such as airports, bridges, highways, tunnels, marine shipping terminals, commercial and industrial buildings, power plants, and other facilities. Project/Design Specifications Develop specifications for QA and QC programs Review specifications by others for compliance to QA and QC requirements Quality Programs Review and audit QA and QC programs managed by others Define, implement, manage, and maintain QA or QC programs Inspection and Testing Qualify materials and submittals Commission and operate field laboratories Conduct field and laboratory inspection and testing Conduct supplier/subcontractor inspections and audits Evergreen Line - Coquitlam, BC YVR Airport - Richmond, BC BC Place Roof Replacement - Vancouver, BC

7 Building Science pecializing in the evaluation and design of building envelopes for both existing buildings and new developments, Levelton s Building Science engineers and technologists are knowlegable about evolving Sbuilding codes and regulations. This Division s professionals have been working with property owners, stratas, and property managers to maintain, repair, and extend the service life of their properties since New Construction Consulting Project Design Construction Field Review Sustainability Services LEED Coordination and Compliance Building Energy Efficiency Consulting Roof Design and Inspection Roof Assessment, Design, and Inspection Structural Engineering Design Condition Assessment Diagnostics, Repair, and Rehabilitation Building Envelope Assessment Specific Problem Investigation Building Condition Assessment Capital Asset Management and Planning Depreciation Reports Due Diligence Assessment Maintenance and Renewal Planning Mau Dan Gardens - Vancouver, BC Building Envelope Rehabilitation Consulting Project Implementation Project Design and Tender Post-Construction Consulting Specialized Services Testing Services Fenestration Consulting Legal Support/Building Forensics Building Envelope Education Professional Training Parkholm Place Hospital - Chilliwack, BC Quintet - Richmond, BC

8 Environment For many years, Levelton has provided efficient solutions for the ever-changing environmental issues and regulatory challenges facing industry, government, and the general public. The Environment Division specializes in the physical and chemical sciences and the processes that effect land, air, and water. Air Quality Stack Emissions Testing Air Quality Assurance/Monitoring Audits Air Quality Assessment, Modeling, Monitoring and Permits Soils and Water Hydrogeology Site Assessment and Remediation Regulatory Reporting Greenhouse Gas Management National Pollutant Release Inventory Reporting Meteorology Meteorological and Climatological Assessment, Monitoring, Forensic Studies, and Forecasting Stack Testing - Multiple Locations, BC Meteorological and Ice Load Monitoring - Bute Inlet, BC Site Assessment and Hydrocarbons Remediation - HWY 97, BC

9 Additional Services Levelton assists clients in finding creative solutions for industrial noise, energy, and environmental health. The Team can provide computer modelling for noise and energy management and onsite hazardous building materials surveys, procedures and risk assessments. Environmental Health and Occupational Exposure Indoor Air Quality Hazardous Building Materials Assessment Health Risk Assessment and Workplace Health and Safety Radon Assessment, Remediation Plans, and Mould Assessment Energy Management Industrial Energy Management Noise Noise Impact Assessment, Modeling, Monitoring, Noise Control, and Abatement Software and Web Services Real-time Monitoring Service Computer Applications and Databases Real-time Computer Monitoring Energy Management Hazardous Materials Management

10 Levelton s Commitment Levelton assumes corporate responsibility for conserving the environment and for observing the principles of sustainable development. In its choice of engineering practices, and management processes as well as in knowledge development, the Company strives to minimize the impact to nature and the environment. Levelton and their employees are sensitive to environmental needs and responsibilities and are dedicated to providing practical and responsible solutions. An internal group was formed in 2012 to conduct research and provide alternative environmental and sustainable options to our everyday practices. The Corporate Policies and Procedures Manual provides direction for Environmental Sustainable Practices, documenting the procurement workflow and training. Levelton is proud to be part of associations that enhance social and/or environmental awareness: ACEC-Canada Cascadia Green Building Council Air and Waste Management Association Association of Energy Engineering (AEE) Association of Professional Biologists of BC Environmental Services Association of Alberta

11 Environmental Accomplishment t is a collective responsibility and obligation to provide a helping hand to the communities in which we Ilive, work, and play. Levelton is able to do this through volunteering, charitable giving, community development, and contributions to professional associations. Levelton is proud to participate in: Spring Environmental Challenge; CANstruction; APEGBC s Popsicle Bridge Building; Run for the Cure; Movember; Lights for Education and Development in Africa; and Scholarship awards for British Columbia and Alberta Universities, Colleges and Technical Institutions. For almost 20 years, Levelton s business waste recycling program diverted paper, cardboard, aluminum, plastic products, electronics, and concrete materials for re-use. An internal audit shows that Levelton saves approximately 280 cubic yards from the landfill and 96,126L of water, 213 trees and 48,871kW of electricity every year! When diverting these items from municipal landfills, the Company also avoids releasing 5455kg of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.

12 Contact Us Richmond (Head Office) T: E: Abbotsford T: E: Calgary T: E: Courtenay T: E: Edmonton T: E: Kelowna T: E: Kitimat (Satellite Office) T: E: Nanaimo T: E: Surrey T: E: Victoria T: E: To learn more about Levelton Consultants, scan this QR code to be directed to our website.