A demanding process
A collision shop includes an estimating area, frame and body bays, a prep area, a paint mixing room, one or more spray booths and a detail or reassembly area. Air quality, fire safety and clear workflow are key.
Paint booths are major equipment items. They need dedicated makeup air, exhaust, heating and fire protection, and they often drive building design.
Mechanical and electrical heavy lifting
Our mechanical crew installs the ventilation, booth air supply and heating that keep paint curing properly in Alberta winters. Booths often require large gas or electric heat loads, and makeup air systems must handle cold outdoor air without cold spots.
Our electrical crew, led by a Master Electrician, installs equipment feeders, hazardous-area wiring where required, lighting and power for welders, frame machines and compressors.
- Spray booth supply and exhaust
- Mixing room ventilation
- Frame machine anchoring
- Dust extraction
Fire safety and environmental rules
Paint and solvents bring fire and environmental requirements. Spray areas and mixing rooms need appropriate construction, fire protection and electrical classifications. Waste and wash water need proper handling. We work with the designers and local authorities to meet these requirements, and we pull the required Alberta Safety Codes permits.
Customer-facing spaces
The front office and waiting area should feel calm and professional. Insurance appraisers and customers visit often, so parking and signage matter. Our carpenters and interior crews build counters, offices and finishes.
Plan ahead
Booth lead times are long. Decide early on the number and type of booths, and confirm utility capacity, since gas and electrical service upgrades can slow a project. We coordinate with equipment suppliers and utilities from the beginning.
Insurers and manufacturers sometimes set equipment or facility requirements for repair certification. We can coordinate with your program representatives to ensure the building supports what they expect. Our project managers will note these requirements in the scope, so the shop can pursue the programs you want without costly rework later.