Chemical Engineering and A.E. Cameron Buildings

Renovation and Construction

We were responsible for the renovation of the Chemical Engineering and the A.E. Cameron buildings at Dalhousie University in Halifax.

To connect the two buildings, we built an atrium accessible to people with reduced mobility through a double-action elevator. 

The renovated space is 2,800 m² and the new construction is 440 m². 

For this project, we renovated the following elements:

• Building P envelope.
• Offices and administrative spaces in Buildings F and P.
• Existing research and teaching labs (upgraded finishes, cabinets, fixtures, furniture, mechanical and electrical equipment).

The following laboratories, connecting offices and support rooms were a part of this renovation project:

• Marine oil laboratory.
• Unit operations lab.
• Shared lab (two storeys).
• Multi-phase process engineering lab.
• Project lab.
• Nanomaterials energy research lab.
• Multi-phase teaching lab.
• Dust explosion lab.
• Wet labs (2).
• Biomolecular engineering lab.
• Multiscale modelling lab.
• Analytical lab.

We also renovated the office spaces in Building F to improve its energy efficiency.

Discovery of Asbestos and Lead

We discovered asbestos and lead in the existing building, which were removed by our team during the demolition phase—along with all other hazardous materials.