HAMILTON CONVENTION CENTRE 4 STOREY FULL SMEP ENGINEERING DESIGN

Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmens, renovations-Structural, Mechanical/Plumbing and Electrical engineering upgrades, new mezzanines and overall upgrades. New electrical engineering design for lighting of main concourse rooms- Sara Nami, P.Eng. Electrical Engineer with Lazier Team. New Structural design of openings in exterior walls, interior alterations and walkway additions-John Lazier, P.Eng, Structural Lead. HVAC upgrades and plumbing designs for new wine bar- Amir Azad, P.Eng, Mechanical Engineer Key Collaborators: Bind Architecture-Burlington Ontario Yellowbird Design Studio Interior design architects-Hamilton Ontario.

Overview

Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design for the entire HCC renovation.

TEAM consists of:

Structural , Mechanical and Electrical engineers - Lazier Engineering Partners Inc.

Architect/Prime Consultant- Bind Architecture inc.

Interior Design Architect- Yellowbird design studio.

General Contractor-BDN Construction.

 

Client

Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen's

Challenge

Design Structural openings, analyze existing structure for intended demolition and renovations.

MEP design for interior renovations, HVAC design, plumbing and Electrical Engineering for extensive lighting upgrades.

Design of lighting systems to be integrated with new Building Automation for the main concourse halls and meeting rooms on 4 levels of the building.

Solution

-Prepare demolition drawing including all the lighting and power systems to be removed/removed and
replaced (site visits included).
-Review of lighting selection and photometric calculation, calculation for all areas (full list below)
-Provide circuiting for the new lighting layouts (Hall, Ballroom, Porter room, misc rooms listed)
-Provide power system layout as needed, including all equipment in new bar/flex/concession areas.
-Lighting control schematic for the Wentworth Hall and Chedoke Ballroom to suit new Building Automation system

-Structural engineering for bulkhead removal, larger exterior windows and analysis of existing SFRS structural system.

-HVAC and Plumbing Engineering to suit change of occupancy and heat loss throughout.

 

Affected Areas: Lobby, 2 washrooms (Ground FL), Wentworth Hall, Staircase, 4 washrooms (2nd FL), Meeting
RMs 200, 201, 202, 203, 205, 206, Wellness room, Albion rooms (3 total), Flex space, wine bar, 4 washrooms,
Meeting room 314, Webster rooms (3 total), Webster lounge, Chedoke Hall.

Results

Currently Under Construction, expected completion date 2026/2027