Case Studies / Projects / Experience
We have worked on projects nationwide. Here are a few case studies showcasing the wealth of experience that we can bring to your projects:
- Project: Woodworth Dam Replacement – Prince Rupert, B.C.
- Project: MTO Contract 2019-2003 (Q.E.W. CN/CP Overpass Replacement) – Fort Erie, Ontario
- Project: Halfway River Bridge Construction – Fort St. John, B.C.
- Project: Strandherd Armstrong Bridge – Ottawa, Ontario
- Project: Kirby Road Extension – Vaughan, Ontario
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Woodworth Dam Replacement, BC
CLIENT: City of Prince Rupert
CONTRACTOR: Eiffage Canada
PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD: Bid-Build (BB)
LOCATION: Prince Rupert, B.C.
PROJECT COST: $17,000,000 CAD
TIMELINE: September 2019 – October 2022
Rockwood Civil Solutions’ Role
- Developed the cost estimate
- Provided value engineering proposals
- Designed innovative means and methods solutions
- Led First Nations engagement efforts
Project Scope
- Rock excavation
- Rock bolting
- Water diversion sequencing
- Staged forming and pouring sequence
- Upgraded access roads
Project Challenges & Solutions
- Remote Working Area:
To address the challenge of the remote location, we secured local housing for our workforce, ensuring the team had reliable accommodations throughout the project. - High Fluctuating Tides:
Given the coastal location, high and fluctuating tides posed a challenge for material deliveries. We collaborated with a local barge firm to ensure timely transportation of construction materials. - COVID-19 Pandemic:
The pandemic heightened concerns among our crew. In response, we implemented several protocols to address health and safety, such as providing single accommodations instead of shared, and offering flexible work turnaround schedules to support our team during this challenging period. - Poor Rock Quality:
Upon discovering that the rock quality was subpar, we swiftly re-engineered the rock bolting sequence, enabling us to maintain efficiency in forming and pouring the dam structure.
A forming system for a retaining wall for the Woodworth Dam in Prince Rupert, BC
Q.E.W. CN/CP Overpass Replacement, Ontario
CLIENT: Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
CONTRACTOR: Eiffage Canada
PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD: Bid-Build (BB)
LOCATION: Fort Erie, Ontario
PROJECT COST: $41,356,496 CAD
TIMELINE: July 2019 – November 2022
Rockwood Civil Solutions’ Role
- Developed the cost estimate for the project
- Negotiated access agreements with CP Rail
- Provided innovative means and methods solutions to optimize project execution
- Led First Nations engagement efforts, ensuring community involvement and partnerships
- Managed negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing and reliable services
Project Challenges & Solutions
- Third party Track closures:
CN could not provide adequate track signal personnel:
– We collaborated with CN and managed the track closure times - Site Access:
Limited Site Access and laydown areas:
– We collaborated with CP to use their abandoned rail corridor to allow several site access locations and boost productivity
A shoring system for traffic protection and construction staging in Fort Erie – 2020
Halfway River Bridge Construction, BC
CLIENT: BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (BC MOTI)
CONTRACTOR: Eiffage Canada
PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD: Bid-Build (BB)
LOCATION: Fort St. John, B.C.
PROJECT COST: $104,569,326 CAD
TIMELINE: July 2019 – November 2022
Rockwood Civil Solutions’ Role
- Developed the cost estimate, ensuring accuracy and project feasibility
- Designed innovative means and methods solutions for the formwork systems, optimizing construction efficiency
- Led First Nations engagement, fostering meaningful partnerships and community collaboration throughout the project
- Led First Nations engagement efforts, ensuring community involvement and partnerships
- Negotiated with subcontractors and suppliers to secure the best pricing and services for the project’s needs
Winter concrete pours on several piers on the halfway river bridge in Fort St John BC
Strandherd Armstrong Bridge, Ontario
CLIENT: City of Ottawa
CONTRACTOR: HHC / GCNA
PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD: Bid-Build (BB)
LOCATION: Ottawa, Ontario
PROJECT COST: $66,000,000 CAD
TIMELINE: February 2011 – November 2012
Rockwood Civil Solutions’ Role
- Provided an cost-to-complete estimate, ensuring financial precision and project feasibility
- Delivered innovative means and methods solutions for the steel erection, optimizing structural integrity and installation efficiency
- Managed negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing and reliable materials
A steel arch erection on the Strandherd Armstrong Bridge in Ottawa
Kirby Road Extension, Ontario
CLIENT: City of Vaughan
CONTRACTOR: KAPP Infrastructure
PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD: Design-Build (DB)
LOCATION: Vaughan, Ontario
PROJECT COST: $52,700,000 CAD
TIMELINE: March 2023 – Ongoing
Rockwood Civil Solutions’ Role
- Developed the cost estimate to ensure accurate budgeting and project planning
- Led the contract negotiations
- Led negotiations with designers to streamline the design process and meet project specifications
- Managed negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing and reliable resources
- Directed the development of the project baselines and the project management plan
- Engaged key stakeholders, facilitating communication and collaboration to ensure smooth project progress
Kirby Road Extension between Dufferin St. and Bathurst St. in Vaughan, ON