Public Works Yard Construction

Working buildings

Yards include vehicle bays, repair shops, wash bays, cold storage, sand and salt storage, and offices. They are built for heavy use, and they must keep working in winter, when demand is highest.

Floors, doors and drainage take a beating from equipment and road salt. We plan durable slabs, heavy-duty doors and drains that suit the equipment and the climate.

Mechanical and electrical demands

Vehicle bays need strong ventilation, heat that recovers quickly when doors open, and often exhaust capture. Wash bays need drainage and oil separation. Our mechanical crew installs HVAC and plumbing, and our in-house engineers help size and select systems.

Shop power for welders, compressors, lifts and charging equipment is significant. Our electrical crew, led by a Master Electrician, installs service, distribution, lighting and controls.

Staff and security

Yards need functional offices, lunch rooms, change rooms and training spaces. Our interior systems and millwork crews build these to last. Our low voltage team installs cameras, gate access and alarms to protect equipment and fuel.

Public works crews cannot stop. We stage construction so bays, fuel and dispatch remain available, and we plan work outside peak snow-clearing and maintenance seasons wherever possible.

Alberta winter planning is part of every schedule.

Plan for these items

Owners should consider:

• Number and size of vehicle bays
• Vehicle exhaust and heating
• Yard drainage and spill containment
• Electric vehicle and equipment charging
• Expansion room for equipment

Getting started

Walk the yard with us during a busy period if you can. We can see how vehicles, staff and materials really move, and design the work to suit. We can also look at salt and sand storage, fuel areas and winter access, which are often the pinch points that decide how a yard should be phased.