Group Eight Engineering Limited - New long term care facility

Central Park Lodges, Montfort Hospital, Ottawa

New long-term care facility

The structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services for the new long-term care facility to be built adjacent the Montfort Hospital in Ottawa, were awarded to Group Eight. The project included planning, detail design, project co-ordination, specifications, contract administration and general field review.

This project utilized a previous long-term care facility design with modifications to suit the Ottawa site. The 120-bed, 75,000 ft² complex consists of a central core structure that connects four separate, 2-storey wings. The central core is a 3-storey structure containing administration, fireplace lounge, kitchen and dining facilities as well as laundry, shipping, and receiving areas.

The electrical and gas site services, as well as the overall construction schedules, were carefully planned with consideration for the Hospital's ongoing operations. The mechanical design incorporates heat recovery equipment and DDC controls on the residential HVAC systems, including the high efficiency boilers for hot water.

Care was given to the building's design to incorporate a 'residential feel'. It was achieved with wood framing, brick veneer and sloped and shingled roofs. The interior design maintains its 'residential feel' by the low floor to floor heights. This, however, made co-ordination of mechanical and electrical services in ceiling spaces very challenging. The project has a tight and fixed time line.

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