Introduction
MCW Consultants Ltd. (MCW) is a fully integrated mechanical and electrical consulting engineering services company with more than a half century of consulting experience.
MCW was incorporated in 1964 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Expansion to Ontario was undertaken in 1967 followed in 1970, by a further expansion to British Columbia. Expansion into the Maritimes was undertaken in 2007 through acquisition and more recently, MCW has added two offices in Alberta.
The MCW Consultant’s business unit encompasses the following MCW branded entities operating across Canada.
Through satisfied clients, we achieve the ability to create a company atmosphere where loyalty, accuracy & diligence are fostered and rewarded. This motivates us to align our goals with that of the organization and enlists us to expand our client relationships with the other MCW Companies.
— Satisfied MCW Consultant’s client
Quick Facts
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Founded in 1964 with over 50 years consulting engineering experience50
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National service delivery with 15 offices large and small across Canada and the UK15
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Over 475 dedicated employees475
Featured Projects
Some of the featured projects that we have worked on over the years...
Edgemere ResidencesEdgemere Residences
Concord City PlaceParade (Block 26/29)VIEW MORESector: Residential
Categories: High Rise
Region: Ontario
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
Four Towers on a 10 storey Podium.
Canadian Forces CollegeCanadian Forces Colleges Residence
St. Clair CollegeSt. Clair College Student Residence
Context Developments Inc.MOZO Modern Living Zone
City of VaughanVellore Village Joint-Use ComplexVIEW MORESector: Recreational/Sport
Categories: Recreation/Exercise
Region: Ontario
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
Educational and recreational complex
Town of GravenhurstGravenhurst Centennial Centre
Photo Credit: trav graphics & photographyCity of EdmontonRogers PlaceVIEW MORESector: Entertainment
Categories: Ice Rink
Region: Alberta
Delivery Type: Design Build
Rogers Place is an exciting new initiative between the City of Edmonton and Katz Entertainment Group bringing a world class entertainment facility to the downtown core.
Town of Bracebridge Trillium Lakehead District School BoardBracebridge Recreation Centre, Theatre, & Muskoka Lakes Secondary School
University of TorontoVarsity Centre for Physical Activity and Health
Metrolinx/GO TransitGO Transit Streetsville Bus Facility
Photo Credit: trav graphics & photographyPangman DevelopmentKelly Ramsey Tower and Enbridge CentreVIEW MORESector: Commercial
Categories: Office Buildings – Owner Occupied
Region: Alberta
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
Destroyed by arson in 2009, the Kelly and Ramsey buildings remained derelict and uninhabited until 2013 when demolition of the historic buildings began The Kelly Ramsey Tower is a new focal point of Downtown Edmonton combining historic podium elements with a new office tower.
Metrolinx/GO TransitGO Transit Milton Bus Maintenance Facility
Metrolinx/GO TransitGO East Regional Bus Facility
Metrolinx/GO TransitGO Whitby Parking Facility
Metrolinx/GO TransitGO Burlington Multi-Level Parking
Toronto Parking AuthorityCharles Hayden Parking Garage
YVRAirside Operations BuildingVIEW MORESector: Airport
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
This building replaces the former 40-year-old fire hall on YVR’s airfield, and consolidates a fire hall, airside operations staff offices, a vehicle maintenance garage, and a storage building at a central airside location. The $43.5-M facility covers an area of 92,850 sq ft/8,626 sqm.
University of WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo Science Building
Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced LearningSheridan College (Phase 2)
Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced LearningSheridan College (Phase 1)VIEW MORESector: Educational
Categories: College & University
Region: Ontario
Delivery Type: Design Build
156,000 sq. ft. building at Sheridan College Campus at the City Centre in Mississauga.
University of WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo Digital Media Lab
University of TorontoUniversity of Toronto Mississauga Campus South Building Renovations
York Region Board of EducationNewmarket High School and Theatre
Ontario College of Art and DesignOntario College of Art and Design
City of OttawaKanata North Recreation ComplexVIEW MORESector: Recreational/Sport
Region: Ontario
Delivery Type: Design Build
90,000 sq. ft. recreational complex.
Ottawa Police ServicesOttawa Police Station West Division Patrol
Kingston Police/City of KingstonKingston Police Headquarters
Fleming CollegeSir Sandford Fleming College Kawartha Skilled Trades Institute
Province of New BrunswickDr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre - ENERGY CENTRE - Moncton, NBVIEW MORESector: Health Facilities
Categories: Hospitals
Region: New Brunswick
The project was conceived primarily to make room on the rapidly-growing footprint of the Hospital Campus for a future Surgical Suite Addition & Oncology Building, Oncology being a specialty service of the Dr. George-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre. The deteriorating original Plant which dates back to 1972, had outlived its life expectancy.
Province of New BrunswickSoutheast Regional Correctional Centre, Shediac, NBVIEW MORESector: Institutional
Categories: Police Stations/Jails
Region: New Brunswick
The $36.4-million Southeast Correctional Centre opened in September of 2012. It is designed to house 180 adult offenders and employs 107 staff, including 80 correctional officers.
Danmar Properties Inc.Mapleton Medical Centre, Moncton, NBVIEW MORESector: Health Facilities
Categories: Medical Centres
Region: New Brunswick
Mechanical & Electrical Design for a new 52,000 sq. ft. medical centre
Maritime OntarioMaritime Ontario Terminal & Office Facility, Moncton, NBVIEW MORESector: Transportation
Region: New Brunswick
Mechanical and electrical design of this new $20 million, 90,000 sq. ft. terminal and cross-dock facility in Berry Mills, N.B., on the outer edge of Moncton.
Bass Pro ShopsBass Pro Shops, Dieppe, NBVIEW MORESector: Retail
Region: New Brunswick
The new 110,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops store opened in October 2016. It is located in the former Crystal Palace in Dieppe, NB, an entertainment complex consisting of an indoor amusement park; Ramada Plaza Hotel and Convention Centre; and McGinnis Landing Restaurant.
Town of St. StephenGarcelon Civic Centre, St. Stephen, NBVIEW MORESector: Recreational/Sport
Categories: Ice Rink, Swimming Pools
Region: New Brunswick
Mechanical and electrical design of the new $19.6 million, 76,682 square foot facility.
Kent Building SuppliesKent Distribution Centre, Moncton, NBVIEW MORESector: Commercial
Region: New Brunswick
Kent Building Supplies is an Atlantic Canada-based home improvement retailer. This new $36 M distribution centre for Kent Building Supplies is a 300,000 sq. ft. interior facililty with a 61,000 sq. ft. exterior canopy, located in Moncton, NB. This centralized facility is 36’ high and is one of the largest buildings in New Brunswick.
The Irving Group of CompaniesMidland Transport Office Complex, Dieppe, NBVIEW MORESector: Commercial
Categories: Office Buildings – Owner Occupied
Region: New Brunswick
Electrical design for the 66,000 sq. ft.,$16 million expansion to the original 80,000 sq. ft. building
First Mutual PropertiesMcKesson Pharmaceutical Warehouse, Moncton, New BrunswickVIEW MORESector: Commercial
Region: New Brunswick
This $25 million distributioin centre has a gross area of 185,000 sq. ft. on one level and includes a pharmaceutical warehouse, office, and distribution facility. MCW Consultants provided mechanical and electrical engineering design services.
City of MonctonResurgo Place, Moncton, NBVIEW MORESector: Municipal
Categories: Museums and Art Galleries
Region: New Brunswick
Resurgo Place is home to the Moncton Museum and Transportation Discovery Centre. The renovation to the original museum and the new addition expanded the facility to 31,000 square feet.
City of Saint JohnSaint John Police Station, Saint John, NBVIEW MORESector: Institutional
Categories: Police Stations/Jails
Region: New Brunswick
MCW Maricor completed the Mechanical Design for the new Saint John Police Headquarters, Saint John, NB. The facility includes administrative spaces, secure detention area, staff lunch room, specialty spaces, parade room, secure sally port and fleet parking. It was designed for LEED Silver but has been awarded LEED GOLD status.
University of AlbertaDonadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering (ICE)VIEW MORESector: Educational
Categories: College & University
Region: Alberta
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
MCW Hemisphere provided both mechanical and electrical engineering services for design of the core and shell services for a 14-storey office building.
City of VancouverVancouver Police Department Headquarters RelocationVIEW MORESector: Institutional
Categories: Police Stations/Jails
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
This $15-M project relocated the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) headquarters to three locations at Kootenay and Graveley Streets (230,000 sq ft/21,368 sqm) and Cambie Street (20,000 sq ft/1,858 sqm)
RCMPRCMP Detachment (100 Mile House)VIEW MORESector: Institutional
Categories: Police Stations/Jails
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
This new, 16,619-sq ft/1,544-sqm RCMP detachment building had a construction value of $5,520,000.
City of Richmond/TWURichmond City Centre Community Centre (C4) and Trinity Western University (TWU) of Quintet Phase IIVIEW MORESector: Institutional
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
Designed and built concurrently in the Quintet Phase II development, the $4-M community centre occupies 33,000 sq ft/3,066 sqm over the ground and second floors and the $2.5-M university campus occupies 21,000 sq ft/1,951 sqm over the third and fourth floors.
MacEwan UniversityAllard HallVIEW MORESector: Educational
Categories: College & University
Region: Alberta
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
The MacEwan Allard Hall was designed to be a prominent building in the Oliver area of Edmonton and opened September 2017.
CresseyArbutus RidgeVIEW MORESector: Commercial
Categories: Mixed Use Facilities
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
Shadowing LEED Silver standards, this mixed-use development features condominiums and a grocery store.
City of CoquitlamBurke Mountain Fire HallVIEW MORESector: Institutional
Categories: Fire Stations
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
This 17,459-sq ft/1,622-sqm, two-storey fire station for the City of Coquitlam had a construction budget of $10,500,000.00.
Sun Country Health RegionKipling Integrated Health CentreVIEW MORESector: Health Facilities
Categories: Hospitals
Region: Saskatchewan
Delivery Type: Design Build
This $22-M, design-build construction project entailed a 50,000-sq ft/4,645-sqm acute care and long-term care hospital.
City of Port MoodyInlet Centre Fire HallVIEW MORESector: Institutional
Categories: Fire Stations
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
Built for the City of Port Moody, this 20,000-sq ft/1,858-sqm fire hall had a construction budget of $8,400,000.
Fraser HealthThe Residence in MissionVIEW MORESector: Health Facilities
Categories: Old Age Homes
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design Build
Built in conjunction with Mission Community Health Centre, this complex care seniors' home occupies 128,037 sq ft/11,895 sqm of building area. The $27,180,000.00-facility is certified LEED Gold.
City of SurreySurrey City HallVIEW MORESector: Institutional
Categories: Government
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
Currently on track for LEED Gold certification, this City of Surrey public administration building had a $97-M construction budget. The facility occupies 180,000 sq ft/16,723 sqm.
Arts Club & Bart Project Company Ltd.BMO Theatre CentreVIEW MORESector: Entertainment
Categories: Theatres
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
This new home for the Arts Club Theatre Company and Bard on the Beach consists of a complete fit-out of an existing space with a 250-seat theatre, rehearsal halls, costume shops, and offices. Built at a cost of $20,000,000, the theatre is 48,000 sq ft/4,460 sqm in size.
School District 43Eagle Mountain Middle SchoolVIEW MORESector: Educational
Categories: Secondary School
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
This new junior secondary school was built at a cost of $18,000,000.
West Vancouver Kiwanis Housing SocietyKiwanis Garden VillageVIEW MORESector: Residential
Categories: Senior Residences
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
These additional apartment buildings for a seniors' housing complex had a $45.3-M budget. Cypress occupies 63,543 sq ft/5,903 sqm and Terrace occupies 72,805 sq ft/6,764 sqm.
YVRLarry Berg Flight Path ParkVIEW MORESector: Institutional
Categories: Parks
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
This new park is situated at the southeast corner of Vancouver International Airport.
York House SchoolYork House School Senior BuildingVIEW MORESector: Educational
Categories: Secondary School
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
This project added a new 36,595-sq ft/3,400-sqm senior school and administration block to an existing school. The construction cost was $13,500,000.
RCMPRCMP Detachment (Golden)VIEW MORESector: Institutional
Categories: Police Stations/Jails
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
This tender and construction of a new RCMP detachment building cost $5,300,000.00. The building is 12,486 sq ft/1,160 sqm.
City of VancouverVPD Headquarters Tenant Improvements and AnnexVIEW MORESector: Institutional
Categories: Police Stations/Jails
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
The Vancouver Police Department’s old Main Street headquarters and adjacent annex building underwent extensive tenant improvements. The project cost $3,186,000, modifying 10,000 sq ft/929 sqm of space for the old headquarters and 20,000 sq ft/1,858 sqm of space for the annex.
City of BurnabyBurnaby Public Library – Tommy Douglas BranchVIEW MORESector: Institutional
Categories: Libraries
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
This LEED Gold-certified library serves Burnaby's Edmonds neighbourhood. The 17,491 sq ft/1,625 sqm building was constructed at a cost of $9,100,000.
School District 41Burnaby Central Secondary SchoolVIEW MORESector: Educational
Categories: Secondary School
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design Build
This P2 design-build project features an International Standard athletic track and a community meeting hall. The $41-M school is certified LEED Gold.
Cactus Club CafeCactus Club Cafe English BayVIEW MORESector: Commercial
Categories: Restaurants/Kitchens
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
Located in English Bay, this 6,200-sq ft/576-sqm Cactus Club restaurant is certified LEED Gold.
RCMPSurrey RCMP Main Detachment RenovationsVIEW MORESector: Institutional
Categories: Police Stations/Jails
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
This project entailed tenant improvement work to an existing RCMP detachment building.
University of CalgaryAuora and Crowsnest HallsVIEW MORESector: Residential
Categories: Student Residences
Region: Alberta
Delivery Type: Design Build
These two new residences on the University of Calgary campus were built using the Design-Build method. Aurora Hall is constructed in a triangular and pinwheel configuration. This nine story structure provides the campus with 268 beds.
Metro VancouverAnnacis Research CentreVIEW MORESector: Industrial
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design Build
Valued at $9,000,000, this design-build of a wastewater research facility focuses on community outreach and education. The 18,299-sq ft/1,700-sqm building is certified LEED Platinum.
UBCQ'ələχən and Həm'ləsəm' Houses at Totem Park ResidenceVIEW MORESector: Residential
Categories: Student Residences
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
Registered REAP Gold under UBC's green building system, these two seven-storey student residence buildings have a combined area of 182,000 sq ft/16,908 sqm and a construction value of $50,122,000.
City of VancouverVPD Property and Evidence Storage FacilityVIEW MORESector: Institutional
Categories: Police Stations/Jails
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
This new 97,413-sq ft/9,050-sqm evidence storage facility for the Vancouver Police Department has a construction value of $24,000,000. The facility is currently targeting LEED Gold certification.
UBCUBC Okanagan Reichwald Health Sciences CentreVIEW MORESector: Educational
Categories: College & University
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
This new medical school building, located at UBC`s Kelowna campus, was built at a cost of $31,000,000. The 48,438-sq ft/4,500-sqm building is certified LEED Gold.
Ministry of JusticeAlouette Correctional Centre for WomenVIEW MORESector: Institutional
Categories: Police Stations/Jails
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design Build
This design-build of a new women`s correctional facility is targeting LEED Gold certification. The $34-M facility is 81,900 sq ft/7,609 sqm.
UBCUBC Biological Sciences Building RenewVIEW MORESector: Educational
Categories: College & University
Region: British Columbia
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
This project renovation a 50-year-old university lab building at a cost of $64,000,000. The 182,986-sq ft/17,000-sqm building is certified LEED Gold.
Alberta Health ServicesCentral Alberta Cancer CentreVIEW MORESector: Health Facilities
Categories: Medical Centres
Region: Alberta
Delivery Type: Design-Bid-Build
The 3810 sq. m, $65 million expansion at Red Deer Regional Hospital is comprised of a two level addition which includes three new Radiation Treatment Vaults and accompanying support space, a CT scanner, laboratories and mechanical and electrical rooms on the Lower Level in addition to a Medical Day Care and Outpatient Clinic on the Upper Level.
Our Services
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Mechanical
- Central plant design
- Commercial/retail/restaurant/entertainment
- District energy distribution & energy transfer design
- Geothermal ground source systems
- Heating / ventilating / air conditioning
- Ice storage design
- Life safety systems design
- Plumbing & drainage systems design
- Process steam systems design
- Sea, lake, river & bay water cooling
- Seasonal aquifer storage
- Storm water management
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Electrical
- Co-ordination studies
- Emergency generator systems
- High voltage power distribution
- Lightning protection
- Metering & controls
- Public address systems
- Secondary power distribution
- Security systems design
- Snow melting
- Transient voltage surge suppression
- Ups systems
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Lighting
- Creative custom lighting design
- Furniture integrated task lighting
- Lighting control systems
- Lighting for landscape & public art
- Retail point of sale lighting
- Security lighting
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Voice & Data Services
- Access control
- Clock systems
- Communications cable plant
- Detection & intrusion surveillance / alarm systems
- Distributed communication systems
- Fiber optic cable risers & backbone cabling
- Hospitality & entertainment systems
- Integrated audio / video systems
- Integrated communication cabling infrastructure
- Internal paging systems
- Matv, catv & cctv video systems
- Nurse call systems
- Point of sale systems
- Public address systems
- Sound masking
- Telecommunication room sizing & space planning
- Voice systems & data systems
- Wireless systems integration
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Health Care
- Health care mechanical & electrical systems upgrades / replacements
- Health care tenant design for CT & MRI suites
- Medical gas systems design
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Other Engineering Related Services
- National roll-out retail accounts design
- Tenant fit-out
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Preparation & Training
- Environmental code compliance planning
- Strategic long-term building operations planning
- Systems commissioning
- Training needs assessment & energy workshops