Hamilton District 8 Schools MEP Renewal

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CES Group was engaged by Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, as the Prime Consultant for the Mechanical and Electrical systems renewal at eight elementary schools.

The design and construction phase were implemented concurrently at all eight schools:

Parkdale Elementary School
Earl Kitchener Elementary School
Bennetto Elementary School
Buchanan Park Elementary School
Highview Elementary School
Hill Park Learning Centre
Yorkview Elementary School
Balaclava Elementary School

The prime consultant (CES) scope of work included all aspects of the design and construction of the project in order to fully implement the HWDSB’s mandate and realize its performance targets.

Mechanical Scope of Work – The mechanical scope of work included upgrade of the following: 1) Domestic water make up line and domestic hot water heaters 2) Replacement of hot water heating plant. 3) Terminal units renewals- addition of Unit Ventilators and Air Cooled Heat Pump Units; 4) Central Ventilation system upgrade; 5) Renewal of Building automation system including direct digital / electronic controls for system optimization.

Electrical Scope of Work – The electrical scope of work included upgrade of the following: 1) Design, coordination, and administration of electrical service upgrade (conversion of single phase to 3 phase distribution) in support of increased electrical load based on large upgrade of mechanical systems. 2) Design of underground utility duct bank, utility transformer and service disconnect switch. 3) Provision for phased upgrade of electrical system that facilitated parallel installation of new switchgear and distribution system, while maintaining existing system in operation. 4) Complete electrical system upgrade in support to increased number and load of terminal mechanical equipment. 5) Fire alarm system upgrade based on addition of smoke detection in ventilation distribution system.

Hamilton District 8 Schools MEP Renewal

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