The Simplot Plant II expansion was executed utilizing a fast-track design-build delivery model. Our scope of work was for the engineering, procurement, construction, and pre-commissioning of the facility and included installation and tie-ins of all process equipment. The facility is in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba and is a state-of-the-art potato processing facility that included sanitary and food grade design, to provide long term, multi-decade food processing operations for our client.
Client:
University of Guelph
Consultant:
Young + Wright/IBI Group Architects
Contract Type:
Stipulated Sum
Project Size:
11,613 sq. m. (125,000 sq. ft)
Duration:
22 months
Project Value:
$44.8M
During construction, Bird encountered a challenge when the building’s structure was near completion and a change in the scope of work was required – the elevator shaft originally terminating at the fourth floor was extended to the mechanical penthouse. Working with the design team, Bird made modifications by using high early strength concrete to mitigate the impact and allow the project to meet its original schedule.
