Warehouse renovation Cambrant site

As mechanical, electrical and structural engineering consultants for the Cambrant project, Group Eight was responsible for design, specifications, contract administration and site review. Group Eight was given the challenge of converting this old warehouse into a modern education facility.

The first phase included converting the office area to classrooms and creating a new mechanical room. Phase 2 involved the gymnasium, fitness and change rooms. Phase 3 comprised the new entrance and lobby area. In the fourth phase, a sunken lecture hall, student lounge and a second floor for classrooms were created. The work required the removal of the existing slab, excavating, and underpinning existing footings.

The mechanical design utilized a simple hot water heating system and roof top package heating and cooling units. A direct digital control system was devised so that there could be supervision from the main campus in Hamilton.