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65 Years of multi-disciplinary consulting
Morrison Hershfield is an employee owned, integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering and management
firm with over 900 staff located in offices across Canada and the United States. We work together to
ensure our clients can take advantage of our full complement of technical expertise.
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hardworking team players share our vision, principles, and standards. They are active members of professional organizations and work diligently towards the bettermentof their communities.
We continually encourage a collegial, innovative, and entrepreneurial culture built around client needs. We are honest, open, and committed to superior outcomes. Our culturemakes us a great organization to work for… and with.
Our technical know-how and exceptional capabilities have always contributed to our success. We hold in high regard technical expertise, experience, and best-in-class skills. It iswhat our clients see and value in us.
Capabilities
environmental
environmental assessment & impact studies
Auditing and monitoring mitigation and protection plans ecosystem assessment
Public and stakeholder consultation Community sustainability planning
Building envelope
Building Science
Facility condition assessment Structural
mechanical electrical
Code and life safety Fire protection
Water Resources
Deep and shallow utilities Stormwater storage Pumping stations Lift Stations treatment Plants
Land Development
Planning and detailed design Site development
Landscape Architecture Geomatics/Survey Stakeholder approvals
Project/construction management
technology & telecommunication
Architectural design tower analysis/inspection Reinforcing design RF engineering LAN/WAN engineering
Inspections, testing, and validation Records management
energy/Industrial
energy modeling energy audits
Strategic and master planning Incentive advisory services Government liaison and permitting Utilities and power supply
transportation
traffic impact assessments transit oriented development Roadway design
Bridge and tunnel design
Morrison Hershfield (MH) has been active in the field of building envelope engineering for over 30 years including over 20 years in British Columbia and is recognized as a leader in the industry across North America.
We are well known for our architectural skills and technical excellence in the field of building envelope design, and those who work with us are familiar with our flexibility and commitment to an overall teamwork approach. We believe that there are many ways to achieve the end result of an optimal performing and economical building envelope.
At MH, we believe that the combination of knowledge and experience is our greatest asset. Through our involvement in research and development together with our field investigation and testing of a wide range of enclosure failures over the years, we have developed a keen understanding of the fundamental principles that dictate the performance of enclosure and roofing assemblies. Over the years, our team of professionals has used this knowledge on the renewals of many building structures to assist our clients in achieving broader service scope, high performance durability & cost-effectiveness.
MH has a team of professionals who are recognized experts in their fields and who have significant consulting experience in support of the maintenance, renovation and renewals of residential buildings. Our experience includes the design and specification for building renovations: complete renewals of exteriors including recladding, window replacement and reroofing. As well, we have completed extensive works that involve replacement of mechanical and electrical equipment. Conducting estimates, preparing feasibility studies, condition assessments, and preparing capital replacement plans are all services we provide.
Our experience with the assessment, rehabilitation and upgrading of existing buildings has shaped our team into one with a strong client focus.
The engineering team at MH recognizes that a successful renewals program relies on strong professional assistance in the evaluation of proposed repair strategies for each element of the building and the development of an appropriate design within the budget constraints.
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Property managers and owners are responsible for ensuring that their buildings are in a good state of repair by managing their capital assets and planning renewal activities. Depreciation reports (also known as Reserve Fund Studies) are an important part of the asset management process.
A depreciation report is prepared to estimate the repair or replacement cost and the expected life of major common elements. A depreciation report includes a physical component inventory and evaluation of property that the owners are responsible to maintain or repair. It provides a summary of repairs and maintenance work for common expenses that usually occur “less often than once a year or that do not usually occur”. Finally, depreciation reports include financial forecasting which will provide contribution scenarios that are a realistic assessment of the funds required for the purposes of undertaking major repairs to or replacement of the major common element building components. The multi-disciplinary team at Morrison Hershfield draws from its extensive experience with residential construction, rehabilitation and life cycling/costing and work with owners to prepare the depreciation report and associated funding scenarios. Using our technical and management skills, our in-house team of structural, mechanical, electrical, and building envelope experts ensures an objective, reasonable and balanced assessment of the common elements for capital expenditure forecasting.
• Document Review
• Site Review
• Obervations Reports
• Probable Cost Opinions
• Detailed Cash Flow Charts
• Report Presentations
our Services include:
New homes in BC must be built by licensed builders and be enrolled in a mandatory, third-party warranty insurance plan that meets the requirements of the Homeowner Protection Act. This mandatory warranty coverage includes a minimum of 2 years on materials and labour, 5 years on the building envelope and 10 years on the structure.
To be covered, the defect must be reported in writing to both the warranty provider and the building developer before the applicable warranty coverage expiry dates. Obvious defects may be easily identified by homeowners, but it is prudent to have a professional review full systems to ensure that they are functioning as intended. These reviews help identify potential problems. Morrison Hershfield can assist the strata in discovering and documenting defects that may be eligible for coverage. Our multi-disciplinary team is available to assist with all aspects of the warranty: building envelope, mechanical, electrical and structural.
our Services include:
• Document Review
• Occupant Questionnaire
• Warranty Site Review
• Observation Reports
• Follow up Investigations
• Follow up Correspondence
• Review of Completed Repair Work
Building Condition Assessments are a useful tool to predict the reliability of the building’s major systems to plan for maintenance, renewals and the funding requirements. Using assessments as a building block for future project planning allows the owners to make critical decisions about their buildings.
For over 40 years, we have provided state-of-the-art assessment and investigation services to homeowners and facility managers across North America. We take a systematic approach to assessing the condition of a variety of building components and systems which allows us to identify problems at their earliest stages to evaluate a building’s future maintenance and repair needs.
Our know-how and experience guides the development of cost-effective solutions to the challenges faced during the assessment and rehabilitation process. Our expertise in construction design reduces the potential for unexpected costs to the clients.
our Services include:
• Visual Assessment
• Comprehensive Investigation
• Construction Defect Investigation
• Performance testing
• Infrared thermography Scans
• Construction Failure Analysis
• Forensic Investigation
• Litigation Support Services
Morrison Hershfield is internationally recognized as a leader in the building envelope field. Our strength resides with our team of engineers, architects, technologists and construction trade specialists, who have a direct knowledge of the issues involved with providing a functional and durable building envelope. We have been involved in hundreds of remediation projects ranging from residential condominiums to commercial towers.
Building Assessment
Remediation
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• Rehabilitation Planning
• Concept Review
• Design Documents
• Construction Specifications
• Permitting
• Contractor Qualification
• Construction Administration
• Field Review
• Quality Assurance
• Performance testing
• Letter Of Assurance
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• Schematic Design
• Feasibility Study
• Construction Budgets
• Architectural Rendering
• Development Permit Application
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During the design stage of building enclosure remediation projects, consideration may be given to changing the appearance and/or colour of the building. Many of our clients have found that these changes provide significant improvements to the value of their buildings, and the costs for undertaking the changes during the remediation are minimal relative to the costs of the entire project. MH is in the position to offer in-house architectural and structural consultation and assistance during the design.
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Our comprehensive understanding of environmental separation and the interaction of complex building envelope components enables us to help our clients meet their objectives for high performance, durability and cost-effectiveness. Our portfolio includes a broad range of roofing and podium projects including new construction and replacement work on existing buildings.
Morrison Hershfield is an RCABC Accepted Inspection Firm and members of our staff are Registered Roof Observers (RRO) accredited by the Roof Consultants Institute. Our team has a thorough working knowledge of the performance of roofing and podium materials and assemblies over occupied space, and is familiar with both traditional and the latest industry technologies. We are well versed in green building design and the CaGBC LEED® rating system and can assist with the selection of sustainable materials and technologies, including products that contain recycled content, reflective roofing and specialized vegetated roof systems. Our strength is our understanding of roof transitions and interactions with other building systems.
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• Planning and Detailed Design
• Contract Documents and tendering
• Design and Construction Review
• Feasibility Studies evaluation/Budgeting
• Annual Reviews
• Condition Assessments
• Leak Investigations
• Project management
• Contract Administration
• Life Cycle Analysis
As buildings age, some components may reach the end of their service lives and require replacement. MH is in the position to offer design, field review and contract administration services for building envelope renewal projects.
our Services include:
• Cladding Renewals
• Window Replacement
• Balcony membrane Replacement
• Sealant Renewals
• Concrete Repairs
• Repainting
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Morrison Hershfield has extensive experience in electrical systems for various types of buildings and facilities, and for a wide spectrum of applications. We work independently on stand-alone electrical projects or together with architects and engineers of other specialties on multi-disciplinary projects to provide integrated solutions that address the particular requirements of our clients. Our electrical experience includes utility connections, master planning, electrical distribution, back-up power, lighting and lighting control, fire alarm and life safety systems, security, communications (voice, data and wireless), access control, monitoring, nurse call and a full spectrum of hospital low tension systems. Our professional services in electrical engineering cover condition assessments, feasibility studies, conceptual and detail design, engineering specifications, field reviews and project management. We have played various roles on projects, including designers, trusted advisors, third-party reviewers, owner’s engineer/independent agent, project managers and contract administrators.
• master Planning and Conceptual Design
• Detailed Design and Documentation
• Construction Drawings and Specifications
• tender Support
• Construction Administration
• Field Reviews
• Quality Assurance testing,
Commissioning and Verification
• Letters of Assurance
• One Year Warranty Review
Life Safety Systems
Security Systems
Morrison Hershfield has a committed team of mechanical engineers and designers, many of whom are LEED® accredited. We provide services to many client sectors, including property management, institutional, educational and commercial. We specialize in the design of systems for mission-critical facilities in the government, telecommunications and financial sectors. We operate as part of a multidisciplinary team and work closely with our architectural, structural and electrical specialists to ensure the success of each project. We assist our clients in all phases of the design process, from functional planning and conceptual layout through to detailed design and construction support. Our experience includes both new building construction, and renovation and retrofit work on existing buildings. In addition to building design, we act as owners’ engineers and generate studies and reports for clients on an as-needed basis. The content of these studies ranges from economic and technical feasibility to forensic gap analyses. From concept to startup, our engineered solutions are tailored to each client’s specific needs.
• Conceptual And Detailed Design
• energy Usage Analysis
• Utility and master Planning
• mechanical System Forensic Studies
• Wind and Solar
• Design of Co-Generation and heat
Recovery Systems
• energy Audits
• Geothermal
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Construction Management Services offered by Morrison Hershfield Managers Inc. (MHMI) are all encompassing. We are involved at the beginning stage of the project design and then direct all construction activities through to completion. Even after completion we continue our services through the established trade warranty periods. When you hire MHMI as your Construction Management agent, you are getting dedicated services from a Construction Management Team. Our team is made up of a Construction Manager (CM), Construction Administrator, Site Superintendent and support staff — all with high technical and ethical standards — we partner in our client’s success. The construction management team at MHMI recognizes that the key to a successful construction management program relies on strong professional assistance acting in the best interests of the owners throughout all phases of construction.
• Scope management
• Construction Strategy Development
• Site Infrastructure Planning
• Risk management
• team management
• Constructability Review
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If you wish to discuss how our services can help you make a difference, please contact us at morrisonhershfield.com, or through your local Morrison Hershfield office with any questions.
Vancouver
Suite 310, 4321 Still Creek Drive Vancouver, BC, V5C 6S7
Tel: 604 454 0402
Victoria
536 Broughton Street - Second Floor Victoria, BC, V8W 1C6
Tel: 250 361 1215
Nanaimo
630 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K2 Tel: 250 755 4025
