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Syncrude UE-1 Upgrader Expansion

As the general contractor for the construction of the civil work for plants 7-3, 8-3, 25-1,26-1, 19,21 and 32-2 on the UE-1 project, Bird completed the underground piping, excavation, backfill, electrical grounding and concrete foundations. The scope included over 34,400 cubic meters of concrete and 5,100 meters of underground piping along with considerable earthwork.

Client
Syncrude Canada LTD.
Consultant
Syncrude UE-1 Project
Contract Type
Unit Price
Project Size
34,405 cu. m
(45,000 cu. yd.)
Duration
18 Months
Project Value
$92,000,000
Concrete Formwork Details with Rebar and Scaffolding

There were several concrete pours in excess of 1,500 cubic meters each. A large volume of concrete was placed during the winter months that required a considerable amount of winter heating and hoarding.