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Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project - Main Entrance

Cowichan District Hospital Redevelopment

  • 2 Million Feet of Electrical Conduit
  • 8 Million Feet of Wire
  • 607,601 Square Feet

Projects / Institutional

Project info

The new Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) in Duncan, BC is under construction to meet Island Health’s commitment to deliver seamless, patient-centred health services to people across Cowichan communities. With capacity for 204 beds, the new CDH will be the first fully electric hospital in BC and is being built to LEED® Gold (Version 4) standards. Located on the unceded traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes, culturally safe spaces will be included in the building to accommodate traditional healing practices, cultural practices, traditional foods, a Gathering Space, Indigenous Kitchen, Indigenous Health department and more room for loved ones to support patients. For more info, visit islandhealth.ca/newcdh.

As design-assist partners, we’re providing virtual design and construction support (VDC) with BIM 3D modelling technology to ensure our systems integrate seamlessly with the building’s mechanical and architectural features.

During construction, with support from our Project Planning and Prefabrication teams, we will deliver electrical and technology solutions including electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, structured cabling, and healthcare technology. Our technology scope includes access control, video surveillance, intrusion, networks, nurse call, wired duress, RTLS, and public address systems.

Renderings are artistic renderings – details are being finalized during design and construction.

Details

  • Sector: Institutional
  • Completion: 2027
  • Owner: Island Health & Province of BC
  • Contractor: EllisDon
  • Designer: Parkin Architects Western Ltd. & ZGF Architects Inc.
GR Baker Memorial Hospital Nurse Station

G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital Expansion

  • 16,684 Square Feet
  • 660 Luminaires
  • DALI Lighting Control System

Projects / Institutional

Project info

The new 16,684 square-foot emergency department and ICU at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare technology, increased capacity, and improved privacy and patient flow that will allow the hospital to continue providing advanced healthcare to Northern BC for generations to come.

The new emergency department includes a triage area, four exam rooms, a two-bay trauma and resuscitation room, an isolation room, a psychiatric observation room, and an ambulance garage. The new ICU has five exam rooms, two of which are designated as isolation rooms, and a private waiting area for families.

Through extreme weather like heat domes and massive snowfalls, we delivered electrical and technology solutions on this project, including electrical distribution, lighting, security systems, structured cabling, and public address systems. This included two new 300kW generators, a highly customizable DALI lighting control system, over 660 luminaires, an upgrade to the existing distribution system, an additional switchboard, 14 distribution panels, two ATSs, and two new transformers.

We also integrated and extended the existing fire alarm system into the new building and managed the nurse call system work performed by the subcontractor, 4th Utility.

Details

  • Sector: Institutional
  • Completion: 2023
  • Owner: Northern Health
  • Contractor: True Construction

project Solutions

Exterior Rendering of Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops

Royal Inland Hospital—Phase 2

  • 900+ Lighting Fixtures
  • 4000ft VitaLink Cable
  • 215,000 Square Feet

Projects / Institutional

Project info

With completion of the new Patient Care Tower in 2022, Interior Health has started working on Phase 2 of the Royal Inland Hospital modernization project. With the goal to continue improving access to healthcare in the region, this phase will involve extensive renovations to expand the emergency department and completing enhancements to the pediatric and post-anesthetic recovery departments, as well as the morgue.

To minimize disruption to ongoing operations at the hospital, our teams are completing construction in phases. As construction management partners, we are delivering a full scope of integrated electrical and technology solutions including electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, structured cabling, and healthcare technology.

Hospitals require seamless systems integration and our teams will be completing the installation of various systems including access control, CCTV, nurse call, panic, real-time location, public address, wireless access point, and distributed antenna system.

Details

  • Sector: Institutional
  • Completion: 2027
  • Owner: Interior Health Authority
  • Contractor: EllisDon
Joseph & Rosalie Segal Family Health Centre Building Exterior

Joseph & Rosalie Segal Family Health Centre

  • 8 Storey Building
  • 100 Private Patient Rooms

Projects / Institutional

Project info

The Joseph & Rosalie Segal Family Health Centre (JRSFHC) is a new, eight-storey mental health and addictions facility on the Vancouver General Hospital site. Bringing various services under one roof, including inpatient and outpatient care, outreach programs, and addiction services, the facility provides a safer, healthier environment for patients and healthcare professionals. Key features of the hospital include 100 private patient rooms, each with its own ensuite washroom; dedicated family and visitor space; access to outdoor space with secure rooftop gardens for patient gardening; a new public park; exercise facilities; and quiet places on each floor for reading and meditating.


We worked directly with the general contractor on this project to assist with the electrical design and solve multiple challenges which included: working through scope and design changes within the original schedule, logistical difficulties when making deliveries, reduced ceiling space for services, and creating acoustical separation between rooms.


Our team also provided electrical and technology solutions, including electrical distribution, emergency power systems, lighting and lighting control, fire alarm, clock system, structured cabling and communications, distributed antenna system, audiovisual, and security solutions like access control, video surveillance, and real-time locating systems.

Details

  • Sector: Institutional
  • Completion: 2017
  • Owner: Vancouver Coastal Health
  • Contractor: EllisDon
  • Award: 2017 VRCA Awards of Excellence – Silver Winner

Awards for this project

Peace Arch Hospital Emergency Entrance

Peace Arch Hospital Expansion Project

  • 5 Operating Rooms
  • 10 Stretcher Bays
  • 50 Single-Patient Treatment Space

Projects / Institutional

Project info

Recognizing the need for better access to healthcare services in the growing region of White Rock and South Surrey, the government announced the Peace Arch Hospital Expansion project. This expansion added 26 new single-patient treatment spaces, five new surgical suites to replace three existing operating rooms, a dedicated mental health and substance abuse waiting and treatment area, a child and family-friendly treatment area, a new Medical Device Reprocessing Department expanded and relocated closer to surgical suites.


Our team provided electrical and technology solutions, including electrical demolition, electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, structured cabling, communications, and audio-visual work. This included five operating rooms and 50 single-patient treatment spaces.

Details

  • Sector: Institutional
  • Completion: 2022
  • Owner: Fraser Health Authority
  • Contractor: Smith Bros. & Wilson
Lighting

Our services

Lighting

A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Being experts is who we are; just ask our in-house lighting team. Whether it’s design, consultation, installation, or maintenance services, our specialists have the expertise to provide solutions for your specific lighting needs. We also do more than make things look good– we provide energy-saving solutions and back them up with proposed savings and payback calculations. 

Consultation

Energy Analysis

Energy Management

In-House Design

Installation

LED Lighting

Lighting Controls

Maintenance

Our services

Discover our full service approach.

We use ongoing communication, detailed planning, cutting-edge technology, and expert teams to keep our clients front and centre. Whether you’re looking for services in pre-construction, project delivery, or subcontractor management, service, and maintenance, you can rely on our experience to deliver quality on every project, every time.

Electrical Full Service

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Fire Alarm

Our services

Fire Alarm

SAFETY BEGINS WITH A WARNING

Modern fire safety systems are an integral part of new builds, tenant improvements, industrial complexes, and everything in between. Reliability is key to fire safety, and when you work with Houle, reliability is what you receive. We ensure safety by installing, servicing, inspecting, and repairing fire alarm systems of all sizes and configurations.

Repairs

System Design

System Installation

System Maintenance

Our services

Discover our full service approach.

We use ongoing communication, detailed planning, cutting-edge technology, and expert teams to keep our clients front and centre. Whether you’re looking for services in pre-construction, project delivery, or subcontractor management, service, and maintenance, you can rely on our experience to deliver quality on every project, every time.

Electrical Full Service

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EV Chargers

Our services

EV Chargers

THE FUTURE IS ELECTRIC

Need an EV Ready Plan prepared to meet the growing demand for EV charging or installation services? We have solutions. Our team can provide an assessment of your facility to determine the best model of EV charger and the quantity needed, assist with grants, and navigate the rebate process. We also provide installation services in all facility types–even stand alone stations. 

Charger Installation

Consultation

Cost Estimate

Electrical Repairs & Upgrades

Energy Management

EV Charging

EV Ready Plans

Permits

Power Upgrades

Rebate Application

Reports/Audits

Site Assessments

Our services

Discover our full service approach.

We use ongoing communication, detailed planning, cutting-edge technology, and expert teams to keep our clients front and centre. Whether you’re looking for services in pre-construction, project delivery, or subcontractor management, service, and maintenance, you can rely on our experience to deliver quality on every project, every time.

Electrical Full Service

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Electrical Panels

Our services

Panels

KEEPING YOU OPERATIONAL

Whether it’s a simple electrical panel for your home or a complex control panel for your building or industrial site, our certified electricians can build custom panels for any specification. Every panel complies with Factory Acceptance Testing and is designed to meet the highest industry standards. Not only do we build panels with expert craftsmanship, but we also provide installation and commissioning services to ensure your facility is operating safely and smoothly. If you have questions or are unsure about your panel type, we’d love to chat.

Control Panels

Electrical Panels

Electrical Repairs & Upgrades

Enclosures

Junction Boxes

Marshalling Panels

Permits

Switchgear Panels

Our services

Discover our full service approach.

We use ongoing communication, detailed planning, cutting-edge technology, and expert teams to keep our clients front and centre. Whether you’re looking for services in pre-construction, project delivery, or subcontractor management, service, and maintenance, you can rely on our experience to deliver quality on every project, every time.

Electrical Full Service

Let’s talk about your next project.
Get in touch today.

Cytiva Pharmaceutical Facility Production Warehouse and Electrical Panel

Cytiva

  • 126,200 Sq. Ft.
  • 900 Ft. of Linear Lighting
  • 50+ Mineral-Insulated Receptacles

Projects / Commercial

Project info

Cytiva, formerly Vanrx Pharmasystems, uses advanced technology to deliver cutting-edge sterile filling solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. Using robotics, machine vision, and gloveless isolator technologies, Cytiva automates the packaging of injectable drugs into vials, syringes, and cartridges.

As a design-assist partner, we completed the demolition of existing electrical structures, and provided the electrical and technology solutions for this project, including electrical distribution, lighting, and structured cabling. This scope of work covered the warehouse area and office space, including lighting fixtures, branch circuits, feeders, distribution equipment, wiring devices, and data drops.

Details

  • Sector: Commercial
  • Completion: 2022
  • Owner: Cytiva
  • Contractor: Kinetic Construction Ltd.