NAABA are currently renovating their office on Biggs Avenue. The RMWB had a concern with the right elevation wall. Two hour rated wall had to be maintained along the top chord.
CFS-SP WB spray from Hilti applied at the top of the truss top chord bearing space under the roof deck. It looked very light. We worked with Hilti firestop systems and provided NAABA with the ulc listing showing instructions for thickness to be applied for a 2 hour rating prior to their re-inspection with the RMWB. 

Existing mezzanine wasn't to code (see picture below). We designed a new mezzanine floor. Design included new staircase, railings, TJI-Joists, sub-floor, and LVL beams. We also designed all load bearing walls. Our client was local contractor JNA renovations. 

We designed a new Mezzanine at Levitt Safety's building in Taiganova. We completed the Architectural and structural designs. We designed a completed set of construction drawings for Building Permit submission. 
Our client was local contractor Stratford Contracting Ltd. 

Wse designed engine stands that could be used by Cummins to work on their large engines in their local shop. Four stands are required per engine. To be placed under the frame of each of the four corners. Each stand weighs approximately 110lbs so we designed wheels and a removable handle to make the stands easy to move around.

We were hired to visually inspect the roof trusses and sheathing for damage due to a recent fire in the kitchen of Pizza Hut at its Thickwood location.

During a recent inspection by the RMWB, it was noticed that there wan't enough vertical rebar placed on either side of the stairwell opening. Lateral bracing was a concern. It was an ICF foundation from NUDURA. The foundation was already in place/poured.
We provided a design solution that involved reinforcing both sides of the stairwell opening using c-channel bolted to the existing concrete foundation wall. There was no need to remove any concrete and construction was able to continue. 
​Client = Habitat for Humanity 

We designed a reducer for local contractor Northweld Welding & Fabrication.

We completed a structural inspection of all pallet racking in Cummin's Fort McMurray warehouse in Taiganova. There was some damage due to the forklift rubbing against the bottom beams but nothing to cause any concern. 

Based on our review of the pile specifications and review of achieved pile torques, the screw piles were adequately installed and are:

1. Capable of transferring loads and effects between the building and the ground without exceeding the capacities of the soil,
2. Will ensure local stability of all structural parts and,
   
3. Will provide adequate stability of the structures being supported as a whole

​PWF Inspection & Certificate in Fort McMurray
If you require a permanent wood foundation PWF Certificate and/or Inspection please contact Tom McAroe, P. Eng. 
Office: 587-275-1249
​Email: tmcaroe@mcaroe.com
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Benefits of Permanent Wood Foundations
​A permanent wood foundation (PWF) is a strong, durable and proven construction method that has a number of unique advantages over other foundation systems for both the builder and the homeowner. 
Benefits of permanent wood foundations:

• The energy-saving qualities of a PWF make them popular
• PWF basements are pleasant to live in year round
• Finishing a basement is much easier with a PWF
• PWFs are quickly built in any weather
• A PWF is adaptable to any style of exterior finish
• PWF homes have buyer appeal
• PWFs are durable and safe