Project info

The new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre (HJCRC) is under construction in North Vancouver, BC. Embracing the City’s vision of A Healthy City for All, the new centre will ensure that the North Shore population has access to recreation facilities and activities that focus on physical and mental wellness, inclusion, accessibility, and diversity.

As the City’s largest-ever capital program, replacement of the current 56-year-old HJCRC includes an arena with seating for 500 spectators, expanded aquatic space, indoor and outdoor fitness areas, multipurpose rooms, preschool and youth spaces, a skate park, and a new facility for the Silver Harbour Senior’s Activity Centre.

Sustainability and accessibility are at the core of this design. The new facility aims to produce 40% less CO2 emissions than the existing centre and will be seamlessly connected to the Lonsdale Energy Corporation’s district energy system. Moreover, the new HJCRC is actively pursuing gold certification from the Rick Hansen Foundation. Key accessibility features include sensory-friendly washrooms, multiple accessible entrances to the pool, an inclusive community kitchen and more.

Our Scope

We are leading the electrical, structured cabling, and security scopes of the project. This includes lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm, video surveillance, access control, public address, and rough-in for communications systems and EV chargers.

In collaboration with the other trades on-site, we are contributing to a BIM model that integrates all building elements. This allows us to identify clashes and solve conflicts prior to construction in the field. Once completed, the model will serve as a valuable resource for future maintenance and renovation work.

Project info

Referred to locally as “The Nat,” the Nat Bailey Stadium has been home to baseball fans in Vancouver since 1951. Thousands of viewers attend games at the stadium each year for the local Vancouver Canadians team, playing in the short- season Single-A league.

Being a legacy venue, the stadium was in need of a lighting upgrade. The decision was made to install high-powered LED, field-of-play lighting to reduce light pollution and to provide brighter, flicker-free light for improved game and broadcast performance.

For this project, we provided the electrical installation and testing of new high-mast, field-of-play LED stadium lighting. This included the replacement of light fixtures on seven out of eight existing light towers, a new light tower, six additional lights on the roof of the building, and an LED driver enclosure. Working next to an operational indoor sports complex, our team was able to safely coordinate all major equipment lifts to minimize disruption to the public.

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For 40 years, the original centre acted as a cornerstone for the Maillardville neighbourhood. As time passed, the aging facility could no longer support the needs of a growing community. The City of Coquitlam decided it was time for a new community centre to replace the previous neighbourhood house.

Completed in the Fall of 2022, the new 22,000 square foot facility doubles the size of the previous community centre and features the City’s first ever dedicated gym. The centre features modern amenities include a teaching kitchen, a combined youth and seniors lounge, a kid-centric space, a studio fitness space, and more. These new diverse offerings and programs will allow the facility to serve more families.

We performed the electrical, structured cabling, and AV scope of work for this project. This included installing the electrical distribution equipment, lighting and lighting control, inverters and AV equipment. Through the planning prepared by our PPS team, and thorough coordination on site, we were able to foresee potential obstacles and plan accordingly to deliver a successful project.

Project info

BC Place Stadium is the largest multi-purpose venue in the province of British Columbia. The stadium hosts sports, exhibitions, live entertainment, and community gatherings right in the heart of downtown Vancouver. In 2018, a review of the Field of Play lighting system resulted in a decision to upgrade to a modern, energy efficient LED system that would meet the advanced requirements of a world-class, multi-purpose stadium. 

Our scope of work included removing 552 existing 1500W metal halide Field of Play luminaires and replacing them with a turnkey solution that included 372 new 1400W Field of Play LED luminaires, 36 RGBW luminaires, and a new lighting control system. The project needed to be completed in less than two months to be ready in time for the next season of sports.

With the expertise of our project team, we were able to satisfy all specified requirements while finishing ahead of schedule. The new lighting system also features outstanding colour rendering, temperature control, and uniformity for world-class live events. The lights also have reduced glare and are flicker-free, designed for super-slow-motion broadcasting.