Some recent projects that we've completed are listed below. Click on a project name for more details about our participation and the products we supplied.
Precast Modular Buildings
- Fiber Optic Network (2001 to 2002 - North America)
Pipe Weights
- James Treatment Plant - Pipe Weights (Winter 2004 - Abbotsford, BC)
- Rogers Sugar (Spring 2002 - Vancouver, BC)
Precast Chambers
- UBC - Large Electrical / Telecom Chambers (Winter 2004 - Vancouver, BC)
- BC Hydro - Large Chambers (Summer 2003 - Vancouver, BC)
- Norrish Creek West and East Control Structures (Fall 2001 - Fraser Valley, BC)
- Third Avenue Pump Station (Summer 2001 - Vancouver, BC)
- Deltaport Pod 3 Expansion (Summer 2001 - Vancouver, BC)
Retaining Walls
- Burnaby Mountain High School (Summer 1999 - Burnaby, BC)
Stormwater Treatment
- Stormwater Treatment - Vortechnics - Garrison Crossing (Winter 2004 - Chilliwack, BC)
- YVR Vancouver International Airport West Apron Expansion (Summer 2001 - Vancouver, BC)
Architectural
- 1100 W. Cordova Waterfront (Winter 2002 - Vancouver, BC)
- Cliveden Place (Summer 2001 - Vancouver, BC)
Miscellaneous
- Skytrain Rapid Transit (Summer 2001 - Vancouver, BC)
Continental Fiber Optic Network
Project Type: Optical Fiber Deployment
Location: North America Wide
Project Description: Development of fiber optic networks in North America by 360 Networks Inc. to provide various broadband services. Telecommunication buildings were shipped as far south as California and east to Colorado. Items Supplied: 30' Communication Shelters, 16' Modular Buildings, 1.5m Vaults, 3152 Vaults, Vertical Diesel Fuel Tanks, Steel Stairway Sections
Key Features Of This Project:
- Design and Custom Built Communication Shelters
- Modular Buildings and Vertical Diesel Fuel Tanks
- Tight Delivery Schedules
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James Treatment Plant - Pipe Weights
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Completion Date: Winter 2004
Project Description: The James Treatment Plant required a large high-density polyethylene (HDPE) discharge pipe into the Fraser River. The engineering design for this project was provided by Dayton & Knight. The design incorporated a 54"ø HDPE across the width of the river with special diffuser ports to ensure the discharge was uniform. The HDPE pipe was manufactured and supplied by Perma Engineering Ltd into approximately 40 foot sections - the units were fusion welded at site to complete the length required. AE Concrete designed the pipe weights with an integral neoprene gasket to ease the installation of the weights. Fraser River Pile & Dredge installed the system using a barge and crane set-up. The HDPE pipe was floated out into the Fraser River and held in location by four piles spanning the width of the river. The divers verified final position of the pipe and the precast weights. The precast pipe weights were form fitted to the HDPE pipe dimension and the use of an integral neoprene gasket simplified the installation significantly. The combination of quick delivery and custom design was a huge cost savings to the contractor and proved the precast option very beneficial for their project.
Items Supplied: Custom Precast Pipe Weights
Key Features Of This Project:
- Custom Built Wetcast Pipe Weights
- New Design with a Tight Delivery Schedule
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Rogers Sugar Ltd.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Completion Date: April 2002
Project Description: The Rogers Sugar facility required a saltwater feed line. The water was to be used to cool the equipment in the production plant. The design was a 450ø mm PVC approximately 600 feet long. The PVC pipe was manufactured into approximately two 300 foot sections and had the pipe weights installed as they welded the sections of the pipe together. The two pipe units were floated out into the Burrard Inlet by divers and lowered into position. The precast pipe weights were form fitted to the PVC pipe dimension, therefore, eliminating the requirement for a neoprene gasket. This was a huge cost savings to the contractor and proved the precast option very beneficial for their project.
Items Supplied: Custom Precast Pipe Weights
Key Features Of This Project:
- Custom Built Drycast Pipe Weights
- Tight Delivery Schedule
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UBC Large Electrical / Telecom Chambers
Project Type: Civil Underground
Location: Vancouver, BC
Completion Date: Winter 2004
Project Description: University of British Columbia (UBC) in a joint venture with BC Hydro is upgrading the existing underground transmission circuit on the campus. Pedre Contracting Ltd was responsible for the installation / construction which involved trenching and installing underground duct work and two new underground concrete manhole facilities within street right of ways. The design of the manholes accommodates both telecommunications wiring and power cables - normally telecom and power are put into individual chambers. The chambers are an AE standard mould size at 4.7m Length x 2.1m Width x 3.0m Depth (internal dimensions). The chambers have 44 Pcs - 100mmØ DB2 duct terminators cast-in each end of the chamber. The precast option was selected to reduce construction cost, condense construction schedule and most of all minimize traffic disruptions in city streets. This design / build project required a CAN CS-600 load rating which includes design requirements for withstanding traffic loads, static earth pressure. To complete this requirement a two-piece clamshell chamber design was selected to minimize the number of joints to improve on the structural integrity and water tightness of the assembled unit. The chamber shipping weight at approximately 35,000 lbs per section. They required special efforts by the transportation company and installation contractor. All the precast concrete manholes have been installed as planned, proving the precast option is a viable alternate to the cast-in place design. UBC was very happy with A.E. Concrete's precast manholes and the project was built on TIME and on BUDGET!
Items Supplied:
- Custom Large Electrical Chambers
- Model 472130 Chamber
Key Features Of This Project:
- Custom Design / Build Chambers
- Tight Delivery Schedules
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BC Hydro - Cathedral Sq. - Large Chambers
Project Type: Civil Underground
Location:Vancouver, BC
Completion Date: Summer, 2003
Project Description: BC Hydro has constructed a nine-kilometer 230 kV underground transmission circuit between substations in Burnaby and downtown Vancouver. Part of the construction involved trenching and installing underground duct work and eleven new underground concrete manhole facilities within city streets. The jointing manholes are the largest being 10.4m x 3.4m x 3.4m high. Traditionally jointing manholes of that size are concrete cast-in-place chambers but a precast option was selected to reduce construction cost, condense construction schedule and most of all minimize traffic disruptions in city streets. This design / build project challenged the AE Concrete Team with the specification CAN/CSA-S6-00 Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code which includes design requirements for withstanding traffic loads, static earth pressure and dynamic forces from earthquake. To complete this requirement a two-piece clamshell chamber design was selected to minimize the number of joints to improve the structural integrity and water tightness of the assembled unit. Functional and operational details were also included in the design of the precast manholes like anchorages for very high cable pulling tensions, embedded plates and hangers for supporting cable pulling equipment and hardware, grounding facilities and an oil containment and drainage system. The chamber shipping weight at approximately 90,000 lbs per section required special attention by the transportation company and installation contractor. The first section of the civil construction started in February 2003 and the last section was completed in September 2003. All the precast concrete manholes have been installed as planned, proving the precast optio n is a viable alternate to the cast-in place design. BC Hydro was very happy with A.E. Concrete's precast manholes and the project was built on TIME and on BUDGET! Estimated total project cost for the new transmission cable is $44 Million.
Items Supplied:
- Custom Large Electrical Chambers
Key Features Of This Project:
- Custom Design / Built Chambers
- Tight Delivery Schedules
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Norrish Creek West and East Control Structures
Project Type: Water Treatment Plant
Location: Mission, BC
Completion Date: September 2001
Project Description: The consultant Dayton & Knight designed a large sand filter system for the Norris Creek Facility. The water is treated for the residents of Mission area. The water treatment is designed to remove color, cloudiness, and any giardia or cryptosporidium that may be in the water. The project was funded by the Canada - BC Infrastructure Program. The two precast 5323QS buildings supplied furnished the electronic monitoring systems for the treatment facility. The benefits of using the precast buildings included: minimal maintenance, secure, fireproof, ballistic rated.
Items Supplied:
- Two 5323QS Modular Precast Buildings
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Third Avenue Pump Station
Location: Delta, BC
Completion Date: August 2001
Project Description: Associated Engineering worked with A.E. Concrete on a design of new pump station. The chambers were designed to house a large pump assembly and detain storm water run-off from the local area. The chamber design included a two-piece unit with custom openings and anti-buoyancy perimeter beam due to the high water table at the site.
Items Supplied:
- Firemeter Clam Trench
Key Features Of This Project:
- Custom Designed Anti-buoyancy beams
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Deltaport Pod 3 Expansion
Project Type: Civil Underground
Location: Vancouver, BC
Completion Date: September 2001
Project Description: The Port of Vancouver has had an increased demand for additional container storage in the growing cargo market. In light of this, the Vancouver Port Authority commissioned a major expansion of the Deltaport container facilities. This project consisted of an additional paved container storage area, concrete runways for rubber-tired gantry cranes, and an expansion of underground services for electrical, water, and storm drainage systems.
Items Supplied:
- 2221 Electrical Chambers
- 472130 Oil Interceptors
- 332120 Oil Interceptors
- Air Out Chambers
- Slot Drain Trenches
Key Features Of This Project:
- Custom Design / Built Chambers
- Tight Delivery Schedules
Burnaby Mountain High School
Project Type: Reinforced Concrete Retaining Wall
Location: 8800 Eastlake Drive Burnaby, BC
Completion Date: August 1999
Project Description: This project required a 28 ft high retaining wall, which also included a bridge abutment, which was located adjacent to the retaining wall. In addition, it had many corners and curved sections where Lock & Load proved itself very useful. On walls of this height a Tensar UX1400 geogrid reinforcement was used to stabilize the soil in behind the retaining wall. The on-site contractor installed the wall on time and on budget, which enhanced the product's reputation.
Items Supplied:
- Lock and Load Retaining Wall System
Key Features Of This Project:
- 75 year Design Life
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Stormwater Treatment - Vortechnics - Garrison Crossing
Project Type: Civil Underground
Location: Chilliwack, BC
Completion Date: Winter 2004
Project Description: The Garrison Crossing residential sub-division required a storm water treatment system. Omega Engineering Ltd specified the Vortechnics Model 9000 - Dimensions; 4700 Length x 2000 Width x 2100 Depth mm. The maximum peak flow design is 0.396 cms or 14 cfs. Vortechnics Stormwater Treatment Systems are a relatively new product in the BC market place and are gaining significant momentum with their EPA award winning design efficiency in removing sediment, hydrocarbons and debris from surface runoff. Jakes Contracting Ltd was responsible for the installation, which involved excavation, crane placement and hook up to existing and new storm pipes. The installation of the chamber went as planned proving that the use of precast concrete is a very good choice for civil underground projects.
Items Supplied:
- Custom Large Stormwater Chambers
Key Features Of This Project:
- Custom Design / Build Chambers
- Tight Delivery Schedules
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YVR International Airport - Apron Expansion
Location: Richmond, BC
Completion Date: June 2001
Project Description: Associated Engineering and Acres International worked with A.E. Concrete on several of the airport apron expansions. The oil separators were designed to pick-up storm water run-off from the apron and taxiways. The design required some of the oil separators to carry a full airport traffic load rating ~ 500,000 lbs wheel load. Compare this to a standard municipal traffic load rating of 16,000 lbs made the YVR project very challenging. In addition, the sensitive habitat of the Fraser River Estuary required a minimum discharge of less than 15 PPM hydrocarbons discharge. The Facet coalescing plates were designed to meet the discharge criteria and ensure that the surrounding environment would continue to prosper.
Items Supplied:
- 473020 Oil Separators (CPS)
Key Features Of This Project:
- Oil Separators using the Facet Coalescing Plate Technology
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Custom Architectural Precast Planters
Location: 1100 Block of W. Cordova Street - Waterfront, Vancouver, BC
Completion Date: January 2002
Project Description: Darwin Construction completed the final phase of the Waterfront Enhancement on West Cordova Street. The architect was looking for something different and proposed a conceptual idea, which A.E. Concrete transformed into the finished product. A total of six (6) units were purchased for this project and were delivered on time and on budget, meeting the customer's expectations. The planters incorporated a new self-compacting concrete mix design, which gave an excellent exterior finish to the precast planters. The on-site contractor provided a light sandblast finish, ensuring that all units would have a uniform appearance. This final step ensured that if the units obtained any marks due to shipping and installation, it could be corrected easily.
Items Supplied:
- Design / Build Custom Built Precast Planters
Key Features Of This Project:
- Detailed Reveals
- Extension Wings for Bench Ends
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Cliveden Signs
Location: Annacis Island - Delta, BC
Completion Date: July 2001
Project Description:
Project Description: A local project on Annacis Island originally started by Sun Life Financial. These unique triangular signs are used to identify specific industrial warehouse complexes. The sign in the picture is for Cliveden Place. A special white concrete mix design was used to give the sign a bright backdrop for the recessed lettering they painted at the time of installation.
Items Supplied:
- Custom Three Sided Architectural White Precast Sign
Key Features Of This Project:
- Custom Built - White Aggregate and Concrete Used in mix design
Rapid Transit Project - SAR
Project Type : Precast Segmental Elevated Guide-way
Location: Vancouver, BC
Completion Date: Summer 2001
Project Description: First phase of the Skytrain extension in Vancouver. The guide-way is approximately 17 km long running from New Westminister to East Vancouver running along Lougheed Highway.
Items Supplied:
- Approximately 17km of Precast Segmental Maintenance and Emergency Walkways
Key Features Of This Project:
- 100 year Design Life
- C-1 Class Concrete Mix
- Design Tight Delivery Schedules
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