X-L-Air was the general contractor responsible for mechanical, electrical, and associated controls work.
This energy retrofit project involved changes to the HVAC system and its controls. Lighting was also changed.
Most of the work was done high above the museum's irreplaceable exhibits. Care had to be taken not to drop even a washer onto the aeroplane exhibits below.
Project Manager and General Contractor: X-L-Air Energy Services Ltd
Engineer: Enerpro Inc. (Montreal)
Client: Canada Science & Technology Museum Corporation
Energy Retrofit: reduced annual energy costs from $1,500,000 to $900,000.
Work involved changes to the mechanical systems, lighting and architectural trades work. X-L-Air acted as the General Contractor and was responsible for all mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural and DDC controls work. This project was completed while the National Gallery remained open. Care was taken to maintain environmental conditions i.e. air temperature, humidity, cleanliness so as to avoid damage to the art exhibits.
X-L-Air also installed a saw dust extraction system for the large woodwork shop on a turn-key basis (i.e. design-build).
Project Manager: Profac
Engineer: Enerpro (Montreal)
Client: Federal Government of Canada
X-L-Air was the ventilation subcontractor also responsible for controls.
General Contractor: PCL Constructors
Engineer: GENIVAR
Prime Mechanical Contractor: Hydroplumb Mechanical Ltd.
Ventilation Contractor: X-L-Air
Client: Federal Government of Canada