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Suncor Voyageur Upgrader Coker

The three level coker is supported by a 4,600-cubic-metre concrete base. The base was poured over an 18 hour period with 460 truck loads of concrete from five batch plants, eight concrete pumps, and extremely close coordination amongst the owner, consultant and Bird.

Client
Suncor Energy Inc.
Consultant
Bantrel Co.
Contract Type
Unit Price
Project Size
34,022 cu. m
(44,500 cu. yd)
Duration
14 months
Project Value
Undisclosed
Aerial View of Construction Progress with Two Tower Cranes

Bird worked closely with the designers on the use of DYWIDAG bars to replace the traditional highly congested reinforcing steel in the columns. This alternate provided a higher quality concrete structure that was safer to construct due to less handling of steel and fewer labour hours expended.