When the team gets bigger
Faced with the rapid growth of its Sainte-Julie office team, Shellex turned to the construction of new offices to meet its evolving needs. C’est une équipe de Shellex qui s’est, elle-même, chargée de la conception et de l’ingénierie de ses bureaux pour les arrimer à l’image de la compagnie ainsi qu’aux besoins des employé(e)s. This work led, among other things, to the creation of collaborative workrooms, bright and open spaces, and the addition of adjustable desks to promote workplace comfort.
Le bâtiment est partagé en quatre (4) types d’unités : les bureaux Shellex, un autre espace de bureau locatif, un garage à camions et un espace d’entrepôts. Our teams considered the needs of the various tenants.
A multidisciplinary project carried out by Shellex
The various disciplines developed design plans in their expertise areas, coordinating their efforts with the architect and other professionals.
Civil Engineering
In civil engineering, our team had to manage work close to a watercourse. It was therefore important to design an effective stormwater management system, including the retention of runoff water.
Structural Engineering
In structural engineering, Shellex was responsible for the complete design. Notable features of this new construction include the mezzanine in the garage.
Mechanical and electrical engineering
The existing garage within the building had specific ventilation requirements due to the operations conducted there, which include welding and truck repairs in a service pit. To manage emissions effectively, specialized ventilation systems were implemented. The first system continuously monitors levels of carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide, which are the primary emissions from diesel engines. It ensures that these emissions never exceed acceptable limits. If they do, a rooftop ventilation system is activated automatically.
The second system focuses on ventilation at the service pit level. Since heavier-than-air gases can accumulate in this area, an explosion-proof ventilation system was installed to ensure safety.
Additionally, a hydronic radiant floor heating system was incorporated in the garage. This involves water pipes heating the concrete slab and was specifically requested to meet the client’s needs.
Furthermore, each unit in the building is equipped with its own independent ventilation, air conditioning, and heating systems, allowing each tenant to regulate their air quality as needed.
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