This is a two 3-storey wood framed buildings, facing Heather Street, over a below-grade reinforced concrete parking structure. This is a full building enclosure rehabilitation project that will include the replacement of all claddings, balcony membranes, deck membranes, windows, and doors. The project is currently in design stage.

This targeted building enclosure rehabilitation included the replacement of windows along the north elevation and concrete repairs throughout. This is a 3-storey plus basement, concrete frame building, with 70 residential suites and 20 ground floor commercial suites. Construction was completed in 2 phases – 1930 west section and 1940 east section. The construction was approximately $1,600,000.

A 4-storey wood-framed residential building over a below-grade reinforced concrete parking structure. The building constructed circa 1986 and contains 66 suites. The exterior walls are clad with a combination of stucco cladding and brick veneer. Our services included multiple projects over the years. Notable projects are:

1. Targeted building enclosure rehabilitation project focused on the East Facing Courtyard Wall. The work included the replacement of face-sealed stucco cladding with rain-screen cladding, the replacement of windows and doors, the replacement of balcony and roof deck waterproofing membrane and guardrail system, and at-grade building perimeter re-waterproofing. The estimated construction value is approximately $400,000.
2. Targeted building enclosure rehabilitation project focused on the middle balconies at the West Facing Courtyard Wall.
3. At-grade building perimeter re-waterproofing along the courtyard south and west facing walls.
4. Maintenance project that included sealant and wall coating renewals.

A 4-storey, concrete framed building. This building is approximately 80 years old and has wood framed windows. LDR was the consultant for a number of projects over many years which include building enclosure rehabilitation and window replacement. The work included the replacement of stucco cladding with exterior insulated rainscreen stucco, the replacement of windows (painted to match the existing wood framed windows), and concrete repairs. The overall construction value for all projects was approximately $1,200,000.

A three-storey wood framed residential building with ten (10) residential townhome units. The targeted building rehabilitation project included the replacement of stucco cladding with rainscreen stucco, the removal and replacement of masonry, and the replacement of windows. The construction value was approximately $160,000.

A 4-storey wood-framed building over a below-grade parking garage . This targeted building enclosure rehabilitation project focused on the southwest corner of the building where there was premature building enclosure failure. The work included the replacement of brick veneer, the replacement of aluminum windows, the replacement of balcony waterproofing membrane, and the reinstatement of the balcony guardrail system. The construction value was approximately $100,000.

A 4-storey wood-framed building over a below-grade parking garage . This targeted building enclosure rehabilitation project included the replacement of balcony doors, the replacement of balcony waterproofing membrane and guardrail system, partial replacement of the SBS membrane roofing system, and localized wall siding replacement adjacent to the balconies. The construction value was approximately $410,000.

Six 4-storey wood-framed buildings over a below-grade parking garage. This targeted building enclosure rehabilitation project included the replacement of the roof deck waterproofing membrane and guardrail system, and localized wall siding replacement adjacent to the roof decks. The construction value was approximately $500,000.

A 4-storey wood-framed building over a below-grade parking garage garage. This full building enclosure rehabilitation project included the replacement of stucco cladding with rainscreen fibre cement siding, the replacement of windows and doors, the replacement of balcony waterproofing membrane and guardrail system, re-roofing, and at-grade building perimeter re-waterproofing. The construction value was approximately $1,400,000. Sam Daibess, P.Eng., acted as the field engineer and project manager, while with another firm.

A 4-storey wood-framed building over a below-grade parking garage . This targeted building enclosure rehabilitation project focused on a section of the east wall of the building where there was premature building enclosure failure. The work includes the replacement of face-sealed stucco cladding, the replacement of aluminum windows, roof deck and balcony waterproofing membrane transitions, and replacement of the guardrail system. Our involvement was in the design stage. The construction value was approximately $60,000.

A 3-storey wood-framed single family dwelling. This full building enclosure rehabilitation project included the replacement of stucco cladding, the replacement of windows and doors, the replacement of balcony and deck waterproofing membranes and guard systems, re-roofing, and at-grade building perimeter re-waterproofing. The construction value was approximately $350,000.

The complex consists of 100 units that are spread across 12 buildings (comprised of 2 apartment low-rise buildings, 8 townhouse buildings, and 1 amenity building). The rehabilitation work included the following: replacement of windows and doors in 10 buildings, targeted building enclosure rehabilitation, targeted skylight replacement, targeted roof replacement, hazardous materials abatement, mechanical upgrades and more. The construction value was approximately $3.3 million.

A School District 48 Project founded by BC Housing. One to two storey wood framed institutional building. This building enclosure rehabilitation project comprised all vertical exterior surfaces, including new rainscreen cladding at walls and roof fascia, insulation, air/water-resistive barrier, and fiberglass window assemblies with improved thermal resistance properties. The rehabilitation also included all their associated transitions with existing building components such as soffits and roof parapets. The construction value was approximately $2,250,000.

A BC Housing and School District 44 Project. One storey wood framed institutional building. This targeted building enclosure rehabilitation project included vertical exterior surfaces (exposed stucco clad walls, and metal cladding), select windows at steep-sloped roofs, and roof gutter and tie-in with metal roofing. The estimated construction value is approximately $900,000.

A School District 35 Project founded by BC Housing. One to two storey light weight steel framed institutional building. This building enclosure rehabilitation project includes vertical exterior surfaces (new rainscreen cladding and all their associated transitions such as roof parapet, saddles, doors, louvers, penetrations, etc.) of fan rooms located on the roof of the building. In addition, the scope includes targeted masonry wall crack repair and a sealant renewal program of the school’s west wing, including window and door perimeters, louvers, and other miscellaneous wall penetrations and transitions. The construction value was approximately $400,000.

A 1-storey wood framed institutional building. This building enclosure rehabilitation project focused on a section of the school. The work included the replacement of stucco cladding, the replacement of windows and doors, re-roofing, and at-grade building perimeter re-waterproofing. The construction value was approximately $1,500,000. Sam Daibess, P.Eng., acted as the field engineer and project manager, while with another firm.

A residential care home for seniors, providing 24-hour nursing care and supervision, recreation programs, and support services to residents and the community. Rosewood is governed by the Richmond Intermediate Care Society, a non-profit organization, operated by a volunteer board and funded by the Ministry of Health. The complex consists of a 3-storey building built circa 1982, with a newer 4-storey addition built circa 2005. There is approximately 88,000 ft2 of floor area.

We provided consulting engineering services on three (3) notable projects:

1. Window Replacement Project which included targeted building envelope rehabilitation and structural upgrades for a construction value of approximately $950,000.

2. Second Floor Window Replacement (Phase 2) which included targeted building envelope rehabilitation and targeted re-roofing work for a construction value of approximately $600,000.

3. Re-roofing of Low Sloped Roofs which included targeted building envelope rehabilitation for a construction value of approximately $300,000.

A 4-storey concrete framed low-rise building. The northwest student campus is a student residence that suffered premature building enclosure failure due to water ingress. This full building enclosure rehabilitation project included the replacement of cladding with durable and low maintenance cladding materials (exterior insulated drained cavity system with Swiss Pearl panels and Terra Cotta tiles), 2 ply SBS roof membrane, and aluminum windows. Sam Daibess, P.Eng., acted as the field engineer and project manager, while with another firm.

A 4-storey concrete framed low-rise building over a single level below-grade parking garage. Victory House is a health care residence for adults with chronic mental illness. This full building enclosure rehabilitation project included the replacement of stucco cladding, the replacement of windows and doors, re-roofing, and at-grade building perimeter re-waterproofing. The construction value was approximately $1,600,000. Sam Daibess, P.Eng., acted as the field engineer and project manager, while with another firm.