University of Ottawa - Desmarais Building

X-L-Air was the prime mechanical contractor responsible for HVAC, plumbing, controls and sprinklers. The size, curved shape and complexity of this building made this a challenging project.

General Contractor: Pomerleau (Ontario) Inc.
Engineer: Stantec (Keen) Engineering
Client: University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa Biology Building

X-L-Air was the prime mechanical contractor responsible for HVAC, Plumbing, laboratory services, greenhouse mechanical systems, building and laboratory automation controls and sprinklers.

This was a complex laboratory-type building and included various lab systems such as variable air volume fume hoods and a large greenhouse with special mechanical equipment and controls.

This building consumes 73 percent less energy than a conventional building. The university is saving $270,000 a year, over a conventional mechanical system for this type of building. Read the PDF for more information.

General Contractor: Westeinde Construction Ltd.
Engineer: R.J. McKee Engineering Ltd.
Client: University of Ottawa

Algonquin College - Chimney Stack Replacement

X-L-Air was responsible for supplying and installing four large pressure chimneys venting new boilers.

Scope of work included the replacement of four very large Chimney Stacks as part of an Energy Efficiency Upgrade Project for Algonquin College's Boiler Plant.

Client: Algonquin College
Project Manager: Direct Energy