Project
Dalhousie Agricultural Campus — Banting Building Heating Modifications

Location:
Halifax, NS
Owner:
Dalhousie University
Construction Cost:
Date Completed:
2020
Summary
Dalhousie University’s Agricultural Campus located in Truro, Nova Scotia is home to state-of-the-art facilities and research dedicated to advancing the agricultural industry within the Atlantic region and around the world. The Banting Building serves as a central hub for engineering faculty and students consisting of classrooms, labs, workshops, and offices. To better facilitate a high-quality learning environment, a supplemental heating system was required in the front offices and classrooms.
In this case, MCA Consultants acted as mechanical consultant and prime consultant, overseeing electrical, and architectural scope. A design solution was developed to connect the new heating system to the existing hydronic system fed from the central heating plant. This comprehensive approach allowed for simplified coordination, and a concentrated effort on the HVAC improvements leading to a satisfied client.
Services Provided
- HVAC
- Electrical
- Architectural
- Controls
- Hydronic Systems
Key Design Elements
- Mechanical scope included hydronic piping distribution, heating elements, and circulator controls, tying into existing heating and controls systems
- Electrical scope included electrical supply to the new circulator and tie-in to the existing electrical service
- Architectural scope included framing, drywall, and paint details for new bulk-heads and chases to enclose the new heating system within the classroom and office spaces