Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Victoria, British Columbia. Completed plans call for the construction of a 68,180-square-foot, six-story above grade educational facility; and 20,900-square-foot, two-story above grade laboratory facility.

Engineering and computer science expansion. Some of the features of the Engineering and Computer Science Building expansion will include: multidisciplinary instructional and research labs with highly specialized equipment and infrastructure, first-year design studios, computer labs and faculty and graduate student office space; a six-storey, 6,288 square-metre structure targeting LEED Gold V4 certification and built with mass timber construction; high-performance building envelopes to increase energy performance; electric heat pump HVAC systems operating on BCs low-carbon electricity grid; green roofs, rain gardens and bioswales to slow and filter water; and photovoltaics canopy at roof patio for renewable energy. Some of the features of the new High Bay Research and Structures Lab include: a 12-metre-high ceiling to accommodate research into full-scale prototypes, such as mass timber structures, steel trusses, reinforced concrete frames, modular composite building panels and precast concrete slabs; two 10-tonne gantry cranes on a shared set of rails that will run the length of the lab and will primarily be used for moving full-size structures, reaction frame components and testing machines; a 10-metre reaction wall and strong floor to test structural elements in civil engineering; provision for a large shake table for seismic research to test impact of vibration on various structures; and large-scale experiments related to geotechnical, materials and building science research, in addition to research focused on structural testing. TIMELINE: Construction completion in 2026. *Information regarding subcontractor bidding has not been disclosed to the content management team at this time. Interested subcontractors should contact the general contractor directly for more information.