Concentric has worked on a wide range of projects across the country in our core areas of Agribusiness, Building & Infrastructure, and Environmental. Each project has had its own unique challenges that our team of experts has risen to meet, working tirelessly to exceed our clients’ expectations.
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Our structural team was a part of a project that designed and administered the construction of a two storey office addition, plus basement. Working with the project architect and mechanical and electrical consultants, Concentric provided structural design services.
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13 months |
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Concentric was retained to provide design, proposal development, and project management for the expansion of an existing fertilizer plant located in Yorkton, Saskatchewan
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11 months |
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Concentric was retained for proposal submission and engineering design services for the construction of two 72-foot grain storage bins in Grassy Lake, Alberta.
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2 years |
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Concentric was retained to complete a study of feasible storage infrastructure and equipment processing options for a fertilizer distribution centre. The proposed facility was to have a 35,000 metric tonne storage capacity that included rail and truck receiving with an output capability of 300 tonnes/hour. Once all feasible options were investigated and the required information to compare and contrast these options on the basis of performance and cost was collected, Concentric presented its recommendation of the option that best met the Client’s stated needs. Immediately following the completion of this study, the client hired Concentric to design and provide construction services for the proposed facility. A tender package was created and contractor submissions were reviewed and evaluated by Concentric. The design included all special requirements as specified by the owner and utilized both Concentric’s recommendations and the Client’s standard of practice.
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15 months |
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Concentric was retained to develop and implement a QA/QC program for the construction of two load-out tracks in Rosetown, Saskatchewan. This program includes site visitation and testing, with detailed site reports and test results prepared for client review.
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16 months |
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Phase 1 - $150,000, Phase 2 - $160,000 |
Concentric was retained to review water infiltration occurring at select units in this four (4) storey residential condominium building. As part of our investigation, we completed representative invasive openings in the brick veneer. This investigation concluded that numerous architectural and as built details were contributing to the water infiltration problems.
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8 months |
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700,000 |
Concentric was initially retained to provide forensic analysis and stabilization assistance for the partial collapse of a 30 year old arena facility in rural Saskatchewan. The collapse occurred shortly after a periodic of higher than normal snowfall in the region. Upon completion of our reporting, Concentric was further retained to design and administer the reconstruction of the facility.
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6 months |
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N/a |
Concentric was retained to conduct multi-disciplinary condition assessments on nine RCMP Detachment facilities in nine communities in Nunavut.
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6 months |
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$700,000 |
Concentric was retained to review water infiltration occurring at select units on the east elevation of a fourteen (14) storey residential condominium building.
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3 years |
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$2 million |
Concentric was retained to conduct a Building Condition Assessment and Reserve Fund Study of two properties located in Hamilton, Ontario. The adjoining sites comprised two ten storey residential high-rise buildings complete with asphalt surface parking and landscaping.
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6 months |
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$3 million |
Concentric was retained as Prime Design Consultant to provide engineering consulting services with respect to a building fire at an 8-unit multi-plex in Ottawa, ON
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16 months |
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$10 million |
Concentric was retained to provide professional engineering services for the design-build of the Inuksugait Plaza Phase IV facility in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
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2 years |
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Concentric was retained to provide structural design services as Structural Engineer of Record for the St. Judes Church reconstruction in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
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2 years |
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Concentric was retained to provide engineering design and safety upgrades to the Elm Creek Elevator and Fertilizer plants located in Elm Creek, Manitoba. The project is a three phase upgrade.
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3 months |
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Concentric was retained to create a structural design for a fall arrest / tie off anchor at a training and education centre in Ottawa, Ontario.
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9 months |
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$4,000,000 |
Concentric was retained as the Structural Designer for a fertilizer blending and storage addition to an existing fertilizer distribution facility.
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12 months |
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Concentric was retained as Prime Consultant and as Structural Designer for a 24,000 square foot freezer addition to an existing vegetable processing plant.
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10 months |
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$2,000,000 |
Concentric was retained as the Prime Structural Designer for a railway load-out expansion to an existing grain handling facility.
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6 weeks |
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N/A |
Concentric was retained to conduct a condition assessment and rehabilitation stabilization for the Delorme and Henderson buildings located in the St. Norbert Provincial Park in Manitoba. These two heritage structures were constructed circa 1850’s and are believed to be some of the oldest structures in the Winnipeg area. Due to their cultural and historical significance, the Client needed to determine how best to preserve and stabilize the two structures.
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18 months |
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$600,000 |
Concentric was retained to undertake the removal and replacement of the exterior precast panel sealant at the hospital's general campus in Ottawa, Ontario
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3 years |
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$6 million |
Concentric was retained to provide professional engineering services for the expansion of the parking garage on a hospital`s general campus.
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6 months |
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$150,000 |
Concentric was retained by a housing co-operative to provide consulting and contract construction review services for a remedial repair and restoration program for the housing units located in Selkirk, Manitoba.
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Concentric was retained to review a vehicle impact at McClure Place located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and report on the integrity of the structural system.
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6 months |
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Concentric was retained to provide engineering consulting services for the proposed roof replacement of the Lakewood Civic Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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Multi phase |
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$1.5 million |
Concentric's assessment of the building exterior determined premature deterioration of the precast cladding, which had progressed to the point where safety was a concern. Concentric developed a prioritized phased panel replacement program.
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4 months |
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Concentric was retained to undertake an assessment of thirteen (13) of their fertilizer facilities within Saskatchewan and Alberta. The purpose of the assessment was to identify and report on all structural and safety issues that pertained to their access platforms, catwalks, guardrails, access ladders, and stairs within their fertilizer buildings.
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4 months |
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$200,000 |
Concentric was retained to assess and investigate extensive wind damage to the roof and exterior walls of this wastewater treatment plant. The assessment and subsequent investigation and analysis concluded that the roof assembly was not structurally adequate to resist the local wind pressures and gust effects.
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16 months |
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$2.5 million |
Concentric was retained to conduct a condition assessment of the existing two-level below grade parking structure. The purpose of the assessment was to determine the current condition of the facility and to provide background information in preparing a rehabilitation strategy for the garage. Following the submission of our report, Concentric was retained to provide engineering design, tendering, construction site review and contract administration services for the Client.
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16 months |
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$400,000 |
Concentric was retained to investigate through-slab leakage and general deterioration of a two-level cast in place parking structure serving a high rise condominium.
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6 months |
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$500,000 |
Concentric was retained to undertake the roof replacement program on select substation roofs throughout the Ottawa region.
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2 years |
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$750,000 |
A large prefinished aluminum panel detached from the federal laboratory building during high winds, prompting an investigation into the adequacy of the cladding system, and subsequently, the overall adequacy of the exterior wall assembly. Concentric represented the interests of Public Works, and their client, Health Canada, in developing a practical long-term solution to the premature failure of the building envelope.
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4 weeks |
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Concentric was retained by a prominent regional property management company to conduct an asbestos materials survey of two commercial properties on Lambton Mall Road in Sarnia, Ontario. The purpose of the survey was to determine the type, location, and condition of asbestos-containing materials present within the buildings.
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16 months |
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Concentric was retained by an insurance company to provide environmental consulting services for an extensive heating oil release in Hawkesbury, Ontario.
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4 weeks |
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Concentric was retained to conduct an indoor air quality assessment of a residential building in Iqaluit Nunavut. The property owner reported that tenants were voicing concerns over allergic-type reactions. Concentric’s mandate was to propose an approach to an indoor air quality investigation, carry out the investigation and make recommendations based on the results.
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3 months |
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Concentric was retained by a national property management company to conduct indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments at 13 buildings in Ottawa, ON.
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3 months |
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Concentric was retained by to complete modified Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) of ten facilities in the Northwest Territories including four facilities in Inuvik, three facilities in Tsiigehtchic, one facility in Fort Good Hope and two facilities in Lutsel K’e.
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3 months |
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A sewage release occurred in the basement of a Fast Food Restaurant located in Ottawa, Ontario. The cast iron piping at the main sewage cleanout within the basement had failed and raw sewage from the municipal sewage system flowed into the basement of the site. The owner of the restaurant contacted a local plumber who attended the site and replaced the damaged portion of the cast iron pipe with a portion of ABS piping which was connected to the existing piping using FerncoTM couplers at each end. A Restoration Services company completed remediation of the site which included removing the drywall in the basement and pressure washing the concrete floors and walls with antibacterial chemicals.
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4 weeks |
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Concentric was retained to conduct an IAQ investigation at a multi-unit residential building in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The property owner reported that tenants were voicing concerns over allergic-type reactions related to the application of a preservative on the exterior wood building components. Concentric's mandate was to propose an approach to IAQ investigation, carry out the investigation and make recommendations based on the results.
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7 months |
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Concentric was retained by Nunavut Construction Corporation Development (NCCD) to conduct a Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) of a development property in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
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1 month |
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Concentric was retained by a development company to conduct a Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) of a property formerly occupied by an automotive repair facility in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
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3 months |
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Concentric was retained by a development company to conduct a Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) of a storage lot in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
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3 weeks |
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Concentric was retained to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the 12 unit apartment building located in Chatham, Ontario. The site was utilized for single or multi family residential purposes since at least 1925. The site was approximately 0.21 hectares in size and located within a mainly residential area of the City of Chatham.
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4 weeks |
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Concentric was retained by a consultant to conduct a Phase I ESA for a residential property located on Highbury Avenue in London, Ontario. The property encompassed approximately 3.65 acres and the client’s plan was to potentially develop the property as a residential subdivision.
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4 weeks |
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Concentric was retained to conduct a Phase I ESA for the publicly owned vacant properties that made up a Business Park. There were a total of 77 publicly owned vacant lots which encompassed an approximate 77 acre (31 hectare) area.
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5 months |
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Concentric provided services related to a Phase III Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and Remedial Action Plan (RAP) for an airport in a remote area of the Northwest Territories. The purpose of the Phase III ESA was to identify and quantify hazardous and non-hazardous materials at the airport, and to fully delineate the extent of impacts to soil and groundwater from hydrocarbon contamination, metals, waste debris and other contaminants of concern in seven separate areas of potential environmental concern (APEC). The purpose of the RAP was to develop recommendations for remedial actions in regard to areas of impact identified during the Phase III ESA.
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21 months |
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Concentric was assigned to the claim and was requested to delineate the extent of impacts to soil and groundwater from a fuel oil release from an out-of-use above ground storage tank (AST) located at the southwest exterior corner of the residence. Concentric was also required to provide recommendations for the remediation of the site to comply with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) order.
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9 months |
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Concentric was assigned to the insurance claim and was requested to delineate the extent of impacts to soil and groundwater from a fuel oil release due to an improper fitting in the fuel line located adjacent to the furnace in the residence basement. Odours and a small amount of oil were noted surrounding the fitting and the release was reported by the insured shortly thereafter. Concentric was also required to provide recommendations for the remediation of the site to comply with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) order.
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9 months |
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Concentric was assigned to the insurance claim and was requested to delineate the extent of impacts to soil and groundwater due to a fuel oil release from a fitting in the fuel line located adjacent to the furnace in the basement of the residence. Concentric was also required to provide recommendations for the remediation of the site to comply with the Technical Standards and Safety Association (TSSA) order.
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