Municipal Infrastructure

FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) operates natural gas transmission and distribution systems across British Columbia. Airy Point Engineering was engaged as the Owner's Engineer to review and approve third-party inspection reports for five separate Pipeline Crossing Assessments.

Scope of Work:

• Engineering Drawings Review: Pulled out and reviewed general arrangement and other relevant engineering drawings.
• Inspection Report Review: Conducted detailed reviews of inspection reports prepared by EMB Management. Provided comments on scope inclusions, code compliance, industry standards and quality.
• Meetings and Coordination: Participated in meetings with EMB and FEI to discuss findings and ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Technical Support: Provided technical support and recommendations based on the reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Airy Point Engineering's expert engineers provided comprehensive engineering reviews and support to ensure the integrity and safety of FEI's pipeline crossings. We are committed to contributing to the reliable operation of FRI's vast infrastructure.

Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) operates natural gas transmission and distribution systems in Fort St. John, British Columbia. Airy Point Engineering Services was engaged to assess safety and operational improvements for a key piece of PNG's pressure control and measurement infrastructure.

Scope of Work:

• Site Evaluation: Conducted a multi-day site visit to assess infrastructure condition and operational requirements. 
• Capacity & Reliability Analysis: Evaluated equipment operating life, capacity, and alignment with industry best practices.
• Engineering & Design Scope Definition: Prepared a detailed report outlining required improvements for long-term site reliability, including:
• Mechanical, civil, electrical, and pipeline engineering scope
• Fabrication and construction approach
• Detailed engineering design scope
• Cost Estimating: Provided budget estimates for engineering, materials, and construction work
• Risk Identification: Identified critical concerns requiring attention before a major overhaul.

Airy Point Engineering is committed to delivering actionable insights and strategic solutions to enhance PNG’s infrastructure reliability and performance.

FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) operates natural gas transmission and distribution systems in British Columbia. Airy Point Engineering was engaged to analyze and mitigate conditions around eight shallow depth of cover pipeline locations found during recent pipeline integrity surveys.

Scope of Work:

• Condition Analysis: Assessed conditions around eight shallow depth of cover locations.
• Damage Mitigation: Provided technical engineering and drafting services to support eight damage mitigation projects.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensured pipelines are safe, secure, and fully compliant with industry standards.
• Documentation Review: Reviewed existing documentation and survey proposals.
• Pipeline Engineering Drawings: Piping stress analysis, pipeline details, IFR, IFC, and record drawings.
• Project Closeout Support: Managed ITP, QA/QC and materials documentation.
• Coordination: Coordinated with Operations, Environmental, Property Services, and Archaeological teams.

Airy Point Engineering provided strategic solutions to fortify the integrity of FEI's pipeline infrastructure, ensuring safety and quality. This work was awarded under the Master Service Agreement (MSA) with FEI until Spring 2026.

FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) operates natural gas transmission and distribution systems throughout British Columbia. Airy Point Engineering Services was engaged to evaluate four pressure control and measurement stations under an active Master Service Agreement (MSA).

Scope of Work:

Site Evaluation: Conducted thorough investigations into each site's future process and capacity requirements.

• Capacity & Reliability Analysis: Equipment and infrastructure evaluated for long-term use, considering equipment operating life, capacity, and compliance with FEI design standards.
• Engineering & Design Scope Definition: Prepared detailed reports outlining required future investments for long-term site reliability, including:
• Mechanical, civil, electrical, and pipeline engineering scope
• Fabrication and construction approach
• Detailed engineering design scope
• Cost Estimating: Provided budget estimates for engineering, materials, and construction work.

Airy Point Engineering provided expert insights and strategic solutions to support FEI in achieving long-term infrastructure reliability and compliance with industry standards.

FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) operates natural gas transmission and distribution systems in British Columbia. Airy Point Engineering was engaged to increase FEI's capacity to supply gas to Kamloops, BC, and a major industrial customer Domtar Pulp, and to bring the pressure control and measurement station into compliance with FEI's updated design standard.

Scope of Work:

• Scope Development: Led scope development, process design, project estimation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Detailed Design: Provided Lead Project Engineer (LPE) and Mechanical Engineer design and Engineer of Record services.
• Project Commissioning: Continued LPE support and added drafting services during commissioning and closing.

Airy Point Engineering provided flexible and comprehensive support, ensuring the project's success from design concept to completion. This project exemplifies our ability to adapt our services to meet client needs.

FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) operates natural gas transmission and distribution systems in British Columbia. Airy Point Engineering was engaged to increase FEI's capacity to supply gas to the small communities east of Kamloops, BC, and Lafarge Concrete, and to bring the pressure control and measurement station into compliance with FEI's updated design standard.

Scope of Work:

• Detailed Design: Provided Lead Project Engineer (LPE) and Mechanical Engineer of Record services. Sized and specified pressure regulators, upgraded overpressure protection, and specified a new line heater burner management system (BMS).
• Project Commissioning: Continued LPE support to ensure documentation and design requirements were met.

Airy Point Engineering demonstrated expertise with FEI's systems and Provincial Regulatory Authority requirements, ensuring successful project completion and compliance.

FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) is investing in Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) infrastructure in British Columbia. Airy Point Engineering Services was engaged to support piping design, construction, commissioning and project close-out of the Hartland Landfill Gas interconnect station.

Scope of Work:

• Mechanical Engineering Design: Station piping design.
• Owner's Representation: Provided Mechanical Engineer of Record services, ensuring compliance with FEI's internal design standards and provincial requirements.
• Construction Support: Testing and Inspection report (NDT and NDI) review and approval, Material Test Report (MTR) review and approval.
• Commissioning Support: Assisted with the commissioning of the RNG infrastructure.
• Project Close-Out: Supported project close-out activities to ensure successful completion.

Airy Point Engineering provided expert insights and strategic solutions to enhance the reliability and performance of FEI's RNG infrastructure.

Gygax Engineering Associates Ltd. (GEA) operates in Vancouver, British Columbia, providing structural engineering services. Airy Point Engineering was engaged to develop a hydraulic system performance specification for BC Ferries (BCF) port upgrades on the Crofton to Vesuvius route.

Scope of Work:

• Hydraulic System Performance Specification: Prepared a comprehensive specification to ensure upgrades met industry and BCF standards.
• Site Layout Drawings: Development of site layout drawings for Crofton and Vesuvius Berths, ensuring compliance with provided standards and examples.
• HPU-PLC Enclosure Review: Review and update the system HPU enclosure and provided a simple hydraulic piping plan.

Unfortunately following the detailed review and provision of a hydraulic performance specification, this project was paused by BC Ferries. Airy Point Engineering hopes to continue detailed engineering support to GEA, if and when BC Ferries reactivates this initiative.

The University of British Columbia Energy and Water Services (UBC EWS) operates the campus district energy system, integrating traditional and innovative energy solutions. Airy Point Engineering Services was engaged to evaluate steam and condensate heat exchangers for a potential increase in documented operating pressure, improving consistency across the steam-to-hot water system.

Scope of Work:

• System Optimization: Supported UBC EWS in standardizing pressure design across their infrastructure.
• Heat Exchanger Assessment: Evaluated existing equipment using COMPRESS for increased operating pressure feasibility.
• Regulatory Compliance: Prepared technical documentation for submission to Technical Safety British Columbia (TSBC).

This project strengthens Airy Point’s role as a trusted engineering partner for UBC EWS, providing technical expertise in system evaluation and regulatory compliance.

Jim Dent Construction (JDC), a growing construction firm based in Hope, BC, engaged Airy Point Engineering to navigate a Non-Conformance Report (NCR) claim by one of their clients. JDC requested electrical engineering support to respond to an NCR issued against a subcontractor. JDC performed a large upgrade to a TECK Resources mine in BC’s interior.  

Scope of Work:

• Advisory Support: Assigned a Senior Electrical Engineer to advise JDC on the NCR claim. Provide JDC with information to go back to their client when discussing resolutions. 
• NCR Analysis: Provided clarity on the possible origins of the issue and justification for actions to be taken. 

Airy Point Engineering's lean and adaptable approach allowed us to engage quickly and effectively on this short-term project, providing valuable support where larger competitors could not. We were able to provide technical backup to JDC supporting their understanding and justifying a path forward. 

Soprema specializes in waterproofing and roofing product manufacturing. Airy Point Engineering Services was engaged by Sinco Engineering Ltd. to provide industrial engineering support for a production capacity upgrade at Soprema’s Chilliwack, British Columbia facility.

Scope of Work:

• Detailed Engineering Design: Developed engineering plans for the new bitumen-aggregate mixer.
• Piping Stress Analysis: Ensured system reliability and compliance with industry standards.
• Fabrication Coordination: Aligned engineering efforts with fabrication to meet quality and timeline requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Technical Safety British Columbia (TSBC) piping registration.
• Owner's Inspector: Reviewed all material, fabrication, testing, and inspection data.

This collaboration strengthens Airy Point’s relationship with Sinco Engineering, enhancing both firms’ capabilities in executing complex projects.

Airy Point Engineering conducted a multidisciplinary engineering feasibility study for upgrading and re-piping a major air compressor at a FortisBC control station, the intersection of five major pipelines. When the project moved forward to execution, Airy Point provided Mechanical Engineering Design and Lead Project Engineer services.

Scope of Work:

• Feasibility Study: Investigated options for upgrading and re-piping the air compressors.
• Equipment Specification: Worked with FEI and mechanical component vendors for air compressors, air drier, pressure vessels, isolation valves, pressure control valves, pressure relief valves to specify appropriate equipment.
• Detailed Design: Provided mechanical engineering design drawings for air compressor, air drier, piping and valving fabrication and installation.
• Lead Project Engineer: Acted as FEI’s owner’s engineer managing other consultants, fabricators in partnership with FEI Operations.
• Post-Construction Review: Conducted a field visit to ensure the new air system upgrades were working seamlessly.

Two new 600V-3P air compressors and oversized air dryer have been installed, ensuring reliable and efficient operation. The existing wet receiver tanks were reused, and new piping was installed to optimize airflow. The project was completed with minimal disruption to station operations, and all safety and quality standards were met. The upgraded system now delivers consistent and effective performance, meeting the operational demands of the Oliver Y Control Station.

Sinco Engineering Ltd. (SEL), a piping fabricator in BC's Lower Mainland, engaged Airy Point Engineering to review a plan for handling process piping affected by a water hammer event at the Molson Coors’ Chilliwack BC facility.

Scope of Work:

• Plan Review: Reviewed the proposed procedure for handling and placing process piping back on rolling supports.
• Risk Mitigation: Noted specific code sections and high-risk portions of the plan, providing a modified approach to mitigate risks.

Airy Point Engineering's review ensured a safe and effective handling plan, strengthening our reciprocal relationship with SEL. We are committed to working with fabricators who require professional engineering support to service their customer base.

Jim Dent Construction (JDC) engaged Airy Point Engineering to review a water heating and cooling system design for concrete batching.

Scope of Work:

• Technical Evaluation: Reviewed the portable water heating and cooling system against process requirements for summer and winter climates.
• Usability Assessment: Evaluated the proposed arrangement for usability and reliability. Provided recommendations and alternate options to better apply this technology to JDC's intended use case.
• Vendor Coordination: Worked with multiple vendors to investigate system improvements within the client's budget.

Airy Point Engineering provided a comprehensive evaluation, ensuring the system's suitability and reliability for JDC's concrete batching needs.

Since 2023 Airy Point has been supporting FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) with their internal drafting cue. We are proud that through our existing Master Services Agreement (MSA), we receive these direct drafting requests from our valued client.

The vastness of FEI's infrastructure requires a huge effort to maintain accurate records. A main part of that record maintenance is updating asset drawings. The pure volume of records requiring updates annually exceeds FEI's ability to meet project deadlines internally. Our drafters are able to take overflow work and help FEI meet their delivery standards.

Airy Point's structure allows us to act as if we were operating internally for our clients. We worked within FEI's internal drafting templates and drawing standards to produce quality details compliant with their expectations.

The City of Vancouver is building what it calls, 'a park of the future,' on the corner of Smithe and Richards streets in Downtown Vancouver. Part of the concept included a motorised hoist used to raise and suspend art pieces or seasonal displays from large, "Sky Frames."

Unfortunately, due to budget constraints, this project was never constructed. These things do happen. While disappointing, Airy Point values the lessons learned on each and every project we work on.

Technical Safety BC (TSBC) was referred to Airy Point by one of our existing clients. Their team was experiencing a short term staffing issue and required Senior Mechanical Engineering Support in a design review capacity. Airy Point's Principal Engineer Daniel Heath, P.Eng. jumped at the chance for a change of pace and entered the role of support.

TSBC provides operating permits and certifies for use of technical systems or equipment in the province of British Columbia. Engineering services will include detailed technical reviews of pressure piping and pressure vessel designs to be installed and operated in within BC. Many applications come from fabricators outside BC or Canada. Reviewing engineers are required to ensure that the correct design code requirements are met in principal.

We are humbled by the fact that a current client referred TSBC to us. These are the types of relationships that the Airy Point team find foundational in business. We will continue to build trust and value!