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Sweetgrass Coutts Border Crossing

Feb 20, 2020, 03:52 AM
The Sweetgrass Coutts Border Crossing is a shared border crossing facility for Canada and the United States.
List Title : Sweetgrass Coutts Border Crossing
Page title : Sweetgrass Coutts Border Crossing
Detailed location : COUTTS, ALBERTA
Client : UNITED STATES GENERAL SERVICES
Consultant : KASIAN ARCHITECTURE INTERIOR DESIGN & PLANNING
Contract type : DESIGN-BUILD
Project value : $39,000,000
Project size : 100,000 SQ. FT.
Duration : 34 MONTHS
Award : US GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE AWARD • ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN • US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
Lead certification level : CERTIFIED
Featured : No

Tendered and constructed utilizing a design-build approach, the contract included five main buildings totalling over 100,000 square feet and a 25 acres site redevelopment that consisted of six northbound and five southbound inspection lanes. Work was completed on both sides of the border in strict compliance with the laws of the respective jurisdiction.

From start to finish, Bird provided a smooth transition from the old to the new facilities. The design and construction work required input and coordination with over 30 primary stakeholders. Excellent communication was required to coordinate the construction of 10 buildings over four phases. This ground breaking facility is an achievement all parties are proud to have been involved with.

Delivery Model : Design-Build/Engineering, Procurement, Construction
Services :
  • LEED/Sustainable Construction
  • Pre-Construction/Early Contractor Involvement
Markets :
  • Justice
Location : Alberta
Sector : Transportation
Sweetgrass Coutts Border Crossing lit up at night Illuminated Glazed Stairwell Tower Against a  Stone and Paneled Facade