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GVB Engineering is a hammer that we use to deliver quality professional engineering and project management services focusing on the Heavy Civil constructors working on bridges and culverts.
We are GVB!
We are Consulting Engineers.
We continue to gain new skill and new experience!
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GVB Engineering is a hammer that we use to deliver quality professional engineering and project management services focusing on the Heavy Civil constructors working on bridges and culverts.
“GVB Engineering is a hammer that we work with as consulting engineers. We are GVB.”
We have completed years and thousands of hours on structural design in bridge and culvert demolition, construction and rehabilitation.
We have completed the Ministry T127 and T131A courses in preparing Contract Administrators and we continue to gain knowledge in relevant construction law.
Project Management Completed!
118m long 4-span concrete re-decking over Parks Canada waterway with deck-end semi-integral conversion and road reconstruction at both approaches.
Contractor:
Bob Hendricksen Construction Ltd.
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Project Management Completed!
25m long single span composite concrete slab on precast prestressed concrete box girders installed side by side with integral abutments on deep end-bearing piles.
Contractor:
Bob Hendricksen Construction Ltd.
Professional Experience
Our most favourite engineering work includes:
Jacking
of Bridges
We are blessed to have learned jacking during our early days building bridges. Since that day we have jacked enough that we are confident to write that we love jacking.
Quality Verification
Certification (QVE)
We are ready to come to your bridge to inspect the bearings are properly seated, check the steel mat, certify the crane pad, etc. to issue a Certificate of Conformance.
Construction Claims
We are fortunate to have learned T131A Advanced Claims Resolution and we are gaining knowledge in construction law.
We speak contracts.
We write detailed letters.
Supporting
the Team
We are excited to meet you. We connect when we meet. Once connected you are our Team.
We support our Team and we are available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
ARE YOU A...
Contractor?
We provide structural engineering design, QVE certification of conformance and project management services.
ARE YOU A...
Contract Administrator?
We are General Structural Specialists and we provide Structural Steel Inspection and Precast Concrete Inspection Services.
Not a Contractor or
a Contract Administrator?
No problem! We are fun conversationalists. We enjoy discussing projects, so let us chat. Do not hesitate. Connect with us today!
If we may assist by working with you or if we may refer you within our trusted network of smart engineers, we are happy!
If we can not find any way in which to assist you, we will be upfront and wish you the most pleasant day.
Nothing lost! Only gain.
What GVB Can Do For You
DETAIL SERVICE FOR
Contractors
Hydraulic Structural Lifting (jacking) and Temporary Support Systems
- Steel jacking frames and jack house assemblies;
- Structural lifting and lowering (Jacking) procedures;
Roadway Protection (shoring) Systems
- Sheet pile;
- Soldier pile and lagging;
- Anchor pile and tie-back;
Bridge Construction and Rehabilitation Formwork and Falsework
- Abutment / pier footings;
- Abutment walls;
- Pier walls / columns;
- Deck and overhang sidewalks;
- Deck parapet walls;
Bridge Construction and Rehabilitation Supplementary Systems
- Travel restraint systems;
- Fall arrest systems;
- Concrete and steel removal procedures;
- Concrete and steel rehabilitation procedures;
- Bridge girder installation calculations and procedures using cranes;
- Dewatering and cofferdams.
DETAIL SERVICE FOR
Contract Administrators
General Structural Specialist Services
- Confirm, based on periodic reviews and field visits, that materials and processes used for structural items of work are in conformance with the Contract Drawings and the Contract Documents;
- Conduct periodic field visits to review the Contractor’s adherence to structural item requirements and Quality Assurance requirements related to structural works;
- Provide expert opinion to the CA on structural items of work as requested;
- Review and provide expert opinion on the Contractor’s proposals and submissions for all structural items of work;
- Coordinate Structural Steel Inspection Services and Precast Concrete Inspection Services;
- Witness the erection and bracing of structural components;
- Inspect fit-up, alignment and plumbness of structural components;
- Witness the field placement of concrete and closure pours for field cast joints;
- Contact the Structural Section during concrete removal when:
- Removal limits exceed those shown on the Contract Drawings (e.g. excessive removals);
- Sequence of removals is not as per design (e.g. for staged removals);
- Corroded or damaged rebar is uncovered;
- Damage to existing components that are to remain (e.g. saw cuts in steel girders);
- Dowels installed incorrectly or in the wrong location.
Structural Steel Inspection Services
- Confirmation of erector(s) certification(s) and personnel qualifications;
- Check and ensure that the installation procedures are in conformance with the Contract Drawings and the Contract Documents;
- Check and ensure that erection of the components is in compliance with approved installation procedures;
- Witnessing of the erection of main components;
- Inspection of fit-up, alignment and plumbness of structural components;
- Verification of grade, type, size and location of high tensile bolts;
- Confirmation of tensioning of high tensile bolts by the turn-of-nut method;
- Confirmation of compliance of field welding operations with approved welding procedure;
- Visual inspection of field welds;
- Inspection of surface preparation and touch-up painting in accordance with the Contract Drawings and Contract Documents.
Precast Concrete Inspection Services
- Inspection of all precast concrete elements for defects prior to their erection;
- Check that any defects found during shop inspection have been properly addressed and corrected;
- Check and confirm that the erection diagrams and erection procedures are in conformance with the Contract Drawings and the Contract Documents;
- Check and confirm that erection of the components is in compliance with properly validated (signed and sealed) erection diagrams and erection procedures;
- Witnessing of the erection and levelling of all precast concrete elements;
- Inspection of alignment, temporary bracing, seating, plumbness and levelling of all precast concrete elements.
