Office and Mine Dry

Additional Info

Award Winner : BCT Structures, A Clean Harbors Company

Architectural Excellence : This 18,072 square foot office and mine dry facility was designed for BHP Billiton’s Potash project near Lanigan, Saskatchewan. The building consists of 26 modules with 40 percent of the building dedicated to administration functions and the other 60 percent used for the miners consisting of a "dirty" and "clean" areas for when miners are entering and exiting the mine. Project line-up areas are designed to support up to 200 workers. The modules were arranged in side by side, end to end and side to end configurations in a way that effectively separated administration, worker registration and the locker area to promote efficiently flow of the workforce while maintaining a certain level of security.

Cost Energy Effectiveness : Even though the structure was designed and required on a temporary basis (five years), it still had to be constructed to withstand the day to day operational punishment of 200 plus personnel using the building. High efficiency boilers, energy saving products, and water reductions initiatives were used throughout to reduce consumption as a whole. It is estimated that the design was able to save the client over 35 percent on water consumption and 20 percent on power usage vs. traditional building practices.

Occupied Date : 1/15/2012

Production Start Date : 10/15/2011

Project Location City : Near Lanigan

Project Location State Name : SK

Technical Innovation : The building was constructed using all modular construction and also included a modularized water treatment plant. Due to the nature of the water conditions on the site, a unique approach was required to provide adequate water treatment and also ensured the longevity of the mechanical boilers used for the mine dry, which would have failed with present water conditions. Further, the shower system was designed to minimize water consumption, while also preventing the typical low flow characteristics that are consistent with a high use shower facility. The building was designed for temporary use and was entirely set on rig matting. This required special attention for the design to incorporate the module mating joints, which allows for differential movement between the modules.

Total Square Feet : 18072