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Malaspina University College Theatre

Malaspina University College Theatre

Location:   Nanaimo, B.C.
     
Scope:   Extensive renovation and addition to the existing theatre building,  including architectural concrete works, high efficiency glazing system, roofing, interior and exterior finishes, new revolving stage, and electrical and mechanical services.
     
Completed:   1993

Malaspina University College

Malaspina University College

Location:   Nanaimo, B.C.
     
Scope:   Construction of new Culinary Arts training building, including all interior and exterior finishing trades and mechanical and electrical services.
     
Completed:   2001

Church of Latter Day Saints

Church of Latter Day Saints

Location:   Nanaimo, B.C.
     
Scope:   Extensive renovation and addition to the existing church building.  Including concrete, masonry, roofing, interior finishes, and electrical and mechanical services.
     
Completed:   1999

Averill Creek Winery

Averill Creek Winery

Location:   Duncan, B.C.
     
Scope:   General Contractor for construction of new estate winery building in the Cowichan Valley.  Included all excavation and site works, concrete foundations and floors, structural steel, roofing, interior and exterior finishes, and all process mechanical and electrical works.
     
Completed:   2004

Pacific Biological Station, Fish Culture Building

Pacific Biological Station, Fish Culture Building

Location:   Nanaimo, B.C.
     
Scope:   Complete construction of new high quality reinforced concrete laboratory building including fish rearing tanks, extensive piping work, mechanical and electrical works, cooler and freezer, and roof gardens.
     
Completed:   1984

Ravensong Aquatic Centre

Ravensong Aquatic Centre

Location:   Qualicum Beach
     
Scope:   General Contractor for construction of new aquatic center for Regional District of Nanaimo.  Included main pool, wading pools, hot pool, change rooms, mechanical rooms and offices, and site services.
     
Completed:   1994

The following highlights several Public and Institutional building projects constructed by D. Robinson Contracting Ltd on Vancouver Island and which indicate the high quality of construction achieved in buildings for public use:

Malaspina University College, Nanaimo

Contact Owner: Ric Kelm (250) 740-6505
  Architect: Terry Williams (250) 384-2400

  • Seismic Upgrade of Cafeteria and Administration Building (2001)

This project required very careful coordination among consultants, trades, the Owner, and other contractors to perform deconstruction and seismic structural upgrades, and then refinishing spaces, while maintaining the facility in use during the busiest time of the year.

Construction Value    $ 530,000   

  • Chef's Training Kitchen Laboratory (2001)

This project involved the construction of an addition to the Kitchen Laboratory.  It involved close coordination with the building users and included a high level of finish.

Construction Value    $ 757,000     

  • Performing Arts Theatre Renovation and Reconstruction (1993)

This project involved an extensive addition to the theatre building.  It included an extensive use of curtain wall technology, and the design and construction to intricate tolerances of a new revolving and vibration isolated stage floor.

Construction Value    $ 815,000     

  • Construction of 5th Street Campus (1974)

D. Robinson Construction was General Contractor for the construction of many of the campus buildings in the early development of the College.

North Island College, Courtenay Campus

Contact Owner: Peter Malcolm (250) 334-5200
    Jim Hooten (250) 334-5200

  • Library Renovation and Reconstruction (1998)

This project involved removal of an existing cafeteria and construction of a new library to a high level of finish.

Construction Value    $ 550,000     

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Contact Owner: David Clark (403) 571-3791

  • Nanaimo Church Building (1999)

This project involved a major addition and renovation to an existing church building, including a high level of finish with the requirement to match existing finishes.

Construction Value    $ 518,000

Regional District of Nanaimo

Contact Owner: Wayne Moorman (250) 390-6560
  Architect: Terry Barkley (604) 731-6823

  • Qualicum (Ravensong) Aquatic Centre (1995)

This community aquatic centre project is a showcase in Qualicum for fine exposed concrete and steel construction and forms an attractive and high use public building.  The levels of finish are exemplary of the careful attention to detail by our supervisors and crew.

Construction Value    $ 3,664,000  

Town of Qualicum Beach

  • Qualicum Beach Civic Centre (1992)

This is an attractive and highly used public building, also including high levels of finish.

Construction Value    $ 1,865,000  

Nanaimo Harbour Commission

  • Swy-alana Lagoon waterfront Park (1984)

This is a fine example of attractive and durable concrete construction with superior finishing.

Pacific Biological Station

  • Public Works and Government Services Canada Fish Culture Building (1984)

This is another example of an exposed concrete building with a high degree of finish.

General Notes

The services delivered by D. Robinson Contracting Ltd. on each of the above projects included all general contractor services.  We were responsible for all construction methods and procedures, construction costs, construction schedules, liaison with Owners and Architects, and coordination and supervision of all work including that of the various trades.

 
 
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