The Fort Hills Infrastructure ISBL Non-Process Buildings & Site Works contract was for the design-build of the complete infrastructure block, including services, utilities and 13 buildings totaling 491,000 sq. ft. The central component in these buildings was a large office/business hub, designed to act as a central point for site operations and business functions.

Acting as the EPC, Bird commenced work in multiple areas simultaneously in order to meet the aggressive overall project schedule. Dividing the project into three distinct work packages, construction on each package was completed concurrently, with minimal interfaces and relatively independent engineering and management teams. 

This work package breakdown informed our engineering, design and construction strategy to perform the complete scope. Site works within the Infrastructure Block ISBL included underground piping systems, underground electrical systems, e-house transformer foundations, earthworks and, roads and surface finishes.

Design and construction of the Administration Buildings package consisted of the following buildings: Administration and Operations Facility, Central Maintenance Facility, Warehouse and Laboratory. Design and construction of the Maintenance Buildings package included the following facilities: Heavy Vehicle Repair Shop, Heavy Vehicle Wash Bay, Light Vehicle Wash Bay, Lube Building, Tire Shop, Warm-Up Building, Cold Storage, Chemical Storage and Nuclear Storage Building.