Sussex is a 41-storey building with nine-floor plans making up the 321 homes in the development. Unit sizes range from junior one-bedroom condos at 489 square feet to larger townhomes and penthouses of more than 1,600 square feet.
Rotunda / Apple TI
The iconic glass dome entrance of the Pacific Centre is undergoing a transformation, giving way to a two-story retail expansion spanning 14,000 square feet. PML Professional Mechanical Ltd. is also at the helm, overseeing the construction of the Apple flagship store set to grace this exciting new retail destination.
The Stack
Named for its unique “stacked-box” design, The Stack will be the tallest office tower in downtown Vancouver. The 550 foot tall, 700,000 square foot tower will be comprised of four boxes placed upon each other, each one strategically rotated to incorporate six roof terraces, offering panoramic views of the city. It is one of only two projects in Canada that have been chosen to be part of the Canadian Green Building Council’s Net-Zero Carbon Pilot Program.
The Post
The renovated Canada Post building’s podium will showcase 185,000 square feet of retail space. Above, it will be crowned with impressive 22 and 23-story office towers, providing a total of 1.1 million square feet of office space, making it the largest office building in Vancouver, BC.
This revitalized structure also boasts a central atrium, green spaces, and open-air plazas accessible to the public, creating a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. Moreover, the restoration has lovingly preserved historical features, adding a touch of timeless charm to the contemporary design.
Fort St. John Fire Hall
The new 18,000 square foot Fort St John Fire Hall was a was a Challenge Procurement Project. PML used a design build approach to provide the best value for a fixed dollar amount. The mechanical systems in this project included integrated geothermal, radiant slab systems and air conditioning.
River Rock Casino & Resort
Building modern casinos are complex projects. They include traditional gaming floors and live show rooms, numerous foodservice facilities and large parking structures. The biggest challenge is to optimize ventilating air systems so they produce high-quality fresh air in an energy efficient manner to keep guests comfortable in all circumstances.
Fort St. John Hospital & Residential Care Facility
The largest project in PML’s history, the Fort St. John Hospital represents a significant milestone in the company’s evolution. Designed from the ground up in collaboration with the project consulting engineers, as well as construction and electrical contractors, this project includes significant technical expertise including specialized clean rooms and laboratories, medical gas systems, operating room systems, medical waste systems and highly-engineered reliable building systems. The facility includes a 55-bed acute care hospital and a 123-bed residential care unit. The hospital also includes 2 new operating rooms and a single-room maternity care room. The hospital’s long-term care facility is also LEED accredited and required accredited design/build expertise.
745 Thurlow
745 Thurlow is a commercial property comprised of retail and office space, located on the southwest corner of Thurlow and Alberni in downtown Vancouver. 745 Thurlow has approximately 400,000 square feet of commercial space, and stretches 25 storeys into the Vancouver skyline, providing amazing views to the south of English Bay, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands. The building was completely designed by BIM technology, allowing exact and compact fit of all mechanical equipment. 745 Thurlow received a gold LEED certification, one of the first buildings in downtown Vancouver to do so. 745 Thurlow features a rainwater harvesting system, low flow faucets, and exterior green spaces. To further enhance the efficiency of the building, 745 Thurlow features a four pipe fan coil system for energy efficiency and maximum tenant comfort.
Delbrook Community Recreation Centre (William Griffin)
The new community rec center features a 25 m long swimming pool, a separate and fully accessible leisure pool and hot tub, as well as a full-size gymnasium, fitness and activity studios, and racquet courts. Additionally, the centre features a series of multi-use rooms for community programs and rental space, arts and crafts rooms, administrative space, and new North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission Offices.
BC Children’s Hospital — Child & Family Research Institute
The CFRI is the largest research institute of its kind in Western Canada. And when it comes to the HVAC and mechanical systems of a leading healthcare research facility, there are a range of requirements and specialized equipment that include clean rooms, laboratory installations, custom ventilation and highly engineered building systems.