This project consisted of the remediation of four existing buildings: two x three-storey condominium buildings and two x three-storey townhouse buildings containing a total of 84 suites.

The existing concealed barrier vinyl cladding and face-sealed stucco were replaced with new lapped and shake profiled vinyl siding installed in a rain screen configuration with decorative cedar trims.

An RAR Assessment Report determines the appropriate Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA) width and the measures required to maintain the integrity of the SPEA.

Developers proposing development within 30m of a watercourse, or from the top of the ravine bank of a stream, must prepare an RAR report to support an application to local government for development approval.

The following activities trigger an RAR requirement:

This development consists of two separate 4-storey wood frame buildings comprising a total of 129 units. Both buildings are constructed over separate single level below grade cast-in-place concrete parkades.

This project consists of a 4 storey 62 unit wood framed “L” shaped residential condominium building constructed over a 2 level below grade cast-in-place concrete parkade.

The cladding is primarily a combination of pre-finished corrugated and standing seam metal cladding, with fibre lapped siding. Windows are aluminium framed, incorporating awning type vents. A balcony or terrace is present at each suite and are accessed through either sliding glass or hinged door assemblies.

This development consists of two four-storey residential condominium buildings containing a total of approximately 100 units.

It is constructed over a single level cast-in-place concrete below grade parkade. The ground floor level is concrete framed and contains CRU space. Floors two through four are wood framed and incorporate residential condominiums.

Cladding consists primarily of fibre cement and cultured stone installed in a rain screen configuration. Windows are vinyl framed.

This private residence in the Midlands of Victoria, was designed by an award-winning interior designer. To ensure that the exterior would be as sound as the interior was beautiful, the designer and contractor hired Chatwin Engineering to assist with the rain screen and exterior design. We worked as key contributors to their design-build team.

This building is an eight-storey concrete framed residential condominium building containing 153 units, which was constructed in a single phase.

Cladding consists of various elements including slate tiles and fibre cement siding installed in an exterior insulated rain screen assembly. Windows and doors are aluminum framed.

The Snaw-naw-as (Nanoose First Nation) had a major problem. The majority of thee individual onsite septic system tile fields were failing. The raw sewage was breaking out of the ground and flowing to areas where children played, which caused a major health problem for the community.

This was also a serious environmental problem as their sewer ran through the ditches and creeks in their village to the foreshore of Nanoose Bay.

This project in Toquart Bay, Barclay Sound, BC involved the design and construction of a commercial marina for 60 small craft, including floats, breakwater, moorings, anchors, etc. within a highly sensitive marine environment adjacent to the Pacific Rim National Park.

The foreshore development included support infrastructure such as roads, parking, utilities and design of future service facilities.

Glen Oaks is a new type of Sustainable Community that protects the beauty of the existing environment, enhances the diversity of the vegetation and wildlife and reduces the amount of pavement to create green space. This multi-phased subdivision, with over 300 view lots, is set in a rugged area on a hilltop with sensitive wetlands.

Chatwin Engineering used innovative approaches to meet the development needs in this topographically challenging property. Detailed design included storm drainage analysis, lot grading, roadway, servicing, and a water pump station.