Morrison Hershfield was able to interface with the design, construction, and client teams in a seamless manner, ensuring that this project finished on budget and on schedule.  Our field review and field testing services contributed to a high quality finished building envelope in the extreme climate of Ottawa, assisting the facility to meet its operational goals.

The project involved the design of a new terminal, ramp and apron features and an adjacent parking garage.  The Phase II expansion included the addition of new gates, extension of the existing ground and hold room features and new airline lounges.

Morrison Hershfield's role included:

• Building envelope design assistance
• Construction review of the complex curtain wall and roof systems
• Specialist expertise on envelope component testing for security and safety issues
• Comprehensive life safety code and fire protection systems services to the entire design team

We defined the applicable code and fire protection features for the design of the new passenger terminal.  Challenges faced included large transient occupancy loads, security constraints and ineterconnected floor spaces.  Additionally, we monitored the implementation of the design concept throughout the construction and commissioning phases.