• Client: School District # 61 Greater Victoria
• Prime Consultant: Brad Shuya Architect 
• Completion: August 2009
• Gross Floor Area: 4,500 m2

Seismic upgrading of elementary school, and replacement of interior finishes to affected rooms. This project required asbestos abatement, installation of GEWI pile anchors, full height (3 storey) steel brace frames to 1914 building anchored to existing structure, full height (2 storey) concrete shear walls to 1956 building anchored to existing structure, and steel anchors connecting wood frame roof members in the attic to masonry walls and ceiling framing. Plywood floor diaphragms and miscellaneous floor to wall anchors were installed in the 1914 building. Structural steel stud framing was installed at various unreinforced masonry walls to provide stability.

• Client: School District # 62 Sooke
• Prime Consultant: Garyali Architect
• Completion: January 2003
• Gross Floor Area: 2,200 m2

Construction of a new 2,175m2 elementary school with 9 classrooms, multi purpose room, media room, gymnasium, administrative support facilities, playfield, and adjacent play areas. This school and playfield is built on a dynamic and challenging site. Special consideration was required to address the extreme nature of the landscape and environmental impact of the construction to the adjacent parkland. The school is a very unique design and exceptional attention to detail was required to achieve the high level of finishes evident in the end product.
 

• Client: School District # 62 Sooke
• Prime Consultant: John Neilson Architect
• Completion: August 2002
• Gross Floor Area: 2,300 m2

New Elementary School including playfield and demolition of existing school. This project was constructed while existing school on site remained in operation. Demolition of existing school and construction of playfield completed during summer months
 

• Client: Canadian Rockies School Division #12
• Prime Consultant: Graham Edmunds Architects
• Completion: July 2003
• Gross Floor Area: 3,700 m2

Partial deconstruction and selective demolition, construction of new administration wing and front entry addition, and complete renovation and modernization of existing secondary school. Construction included the addition of a “Great Hall” in heavy timber construction, replacement of all curtain wall glazing, interior finishes, and sitework. This project has been certified “LEED – Silver” by the Canada Green Building Council.
 

• Client: School District #69 (Qualicum)
• Prime Consultant: John Neilson Architect
• Completion: December 2001
• Gross Floor Area: 3,100m2

Gymnasium and classroom addition of 3,100 m2 as well as minor renovations to existing secondary school. This project was completed on schedule in 38 weeks. All work was completed while school was in operation. Interior renovations in occupied areas were carried out during summer break and facilitated classes going back into session upon return in an expanded and revitalized area. Project also included extensive changes to site services.
 

• Completed: October 2008
• Gross Floor Area: 3,800 m2
• Client: University of Victoria
• Prime Consultant: CEI Architects

Administrative Office Building for university executive and support staff. This new building is a two-storey concrete structure with wood timber roof structures at the main entrance, atrium, and north stairwell. Envelope & cladding is pre-finished aluminium panels with high performance glazing. Building is designed to LEED® Gold Standard.
 

• Client: University of Victoria
• Prime Consultant: Moore Paterson Architects
• Completion: August 2004
• Gross Floor Area: 3,100 m2

Construction of a 126 Bed dormitory style student residence on the University campus. This 126 Bed student residence is a 7 storey concrete structure. All units are one bedroom with shared amenities including washrooms, lounges, storage, laundry, and service rooms.
 

• Client: St. Margaret School
• Prime Consultant: Garyali Architects
• Completion: September 2001
• Gross Floor Area: 2,600 m2

Additions of an administrative area and music wing as well as comprehensive renovations to the  existing school.  This project was completed in four months starting May 2001 and finishing September 2001 so that the school could be fully operational for the new school year.  Construction methods and procedures were fast tracked to allow for an expedited completion date. Concurrently, careful attention to detail was maintained by the project team to provide an exceptional level of custom interior and exterior finishes for this high profile project.

• Client: University of Victoria
• Prime Consultant: Jensen Group Architects
• Gross Floor Area: 6,000 m2
• Completion: June 2004

Construction of a 294 Bed dormitory style student residence on the University campus. This 294-unit student residence is a 4 storey wood framed structure with a separate single storey wood framed storage building. All rooms are single occupancy bedrooms with shared amenities including washrooms, lounges, laundry, and service rooms. This project is located near the entrance to the University on the “Ring Road” and is a very visible landmark structure at the University.

• Client: School District No. 61 (Victoria)
• Prime Consultant: Campbell Moore Architects
• Gross Floor Area: 4,400 m2
• Completion: March 1994

Restoration and seismic upgrading of three storey 1908/1914 elementary school, including classrooms, auditorium, washrooms, administration offices, and library. This project involved the complete gutting, seismic safety upgrading, and restoration of the existing building. Work included the exterior restoration of all brickwork, terra cotta, wood windows, skylights, and front entry, as well as interior restoration of all woodwork, architrave, slate chalkboards, and main staircase. Seismic upgrading included casting new concrete shearwalls, steel columns and cross bracing, and tying in of existing masonry. Project received the Masonry Institute of BC’s 1994 Masonry Design Award.

• Client: University of Victoria
• Prime Consultant: Campbell Moore Architects
• Gross Floor Area: 5,000 m2
• Completion: May 1993

 
Construction of two three-storey apartment buildings to house married students on the University campus. This 60-unit housing project was completed in 10 months. Each unit had two or three bedrooms, study room, kitchen, dining and living rooms. Data wiring was installed to all units to allow connection to the university’s computer network. Parking facilities were provided for 80 vehicles. This building was used as a residence for athletes during the 1994 Commonwealth Games.

Client: School District No. 72 (Campbell River)
Prime Consultant: McFarland Marceau Architects
Location: Campbell River, BC
Completed: June 2011

Classroom Addition to existing and occupied elementary school. Work includes two storey addition constructed of glulam columns and beams, steel floor and roof decking, wood-framed walls and exterior metal cladding.
 

• Client: University of Victoria
• Prime Consultant: Chow Low Hammond Architects
• Gross Floor Area: 600 m2
• Completion: October 2008

• Client: University of Victoria
• Prime Consultant: Chow Low Hammond Architects
• Gross Floor Area: 5, 600 m2
• Completion: September 2009

• Client: Vancouver Island University
• Prime Consultant: Wade Williams Architects
• Completion: May 1996
• Gross Floor Area: 2,500 m2

Construction of a 2,500 m2, two-storey institutional building comprised of laboratories, classrooms and offices. This project involved the use of up to two storey reinforced concrete shear walls that were also architecturally exposed concrete with a sandblasted finish. Structural steel was used for framing the floors, exterior walls and roof. High performance thermal glazing was used for all windows.
 

• Client: Greater Victoria School District #61
• Prime Consultant: TBG Seismic Consultants
• Completion: October 2008
• Gross Floor Area: 8,500 m2

Seismic upgrading of secondary school, new elevator and stairwell, and renovations to change rooms and washrooms. This challenging project included structural seismic upgrading of entire school including exterior concrete buttress restraints, reinforcement of existing concrete block walls, interior and exterior steel ring beams, & steel reinforcement of non-load bearing partitions.  New washrooms and change rooms, and extensive renovations to dance studio, boardroom, & woodworking shop.  A new elevator addition to the south wing was added with new stair and entrance.  Work carried out in fully occupied school.

• Client: School District # 61 Victoria
• Prime Consultant: Brad Shuya Architect
• Completed: December 2006
• Gross Floor Area: 4,000 m2

Conversion of Elementary School to Middle School, including additions, seismic upgrading, & renovations.  This project was constructed while existing school on site remained in operation. The project has a doublewide gymnasium, drama and music room, and shop area that serves as both teaching and community use space. Seismic upgrading and renovation was completed in several phases.
 

• Client: Cowichan Valley School District # 79
• Prime Consultant: CJP Architects
• Completed: December 2006
• Gross Floor Area: 5,800 m2

Demolition of the existing south classroom wing to allow for the construction of a new 4,200 m2 addition, consisting of multi-purpose room, media-tech room and a two storey classroom block.  Seismic upgrading & renovations to the north wing, consisting of general offices, gymnasium and the incorporation of new change rooms. This project was completed in three phases over eighteen months, to allow the existing school to remain occupied and in use. During the summer months, critical path work as fast-tracked to provide minimum impact to the fully operational school activities.
 

• Client: School District No. 61 Victoria
• Prime Consultant: Garyali Architect
• Completion: June 2000
• Gross Floor Area: 3,700 m2

Restoration and seismic upgrading of three storey 1912 elementary school and construction of a new 12 classroom addition and community centre adjoining the school. This project involved the seismic upgrading, and restoration of the existing 1912 school. The 1920 and 1950 additions were demolished to allow construction of a 12-classroom wing. Work included the exterior restoration of all brickwork, repairs to cornices, wood windows, as well as interior restoration of all interior woodwork, slate chalkboards, and main staircase. Seismic upgrading included casting new concrete shearwalls, steel columns and cross bracing, and installation of rock anchors in the basement foundations. New construction work was performed while keeping the school in operation.

Client: Buffalo Regional Trail Div. No. 28 
Prime Consultant: Wood O'Neill Architects
Completion: May 2001
Gross Floor Area: 3,100 m2

Renovation, Gymnasium Addition and Site Improvements to a 33,000 SF school facility. Work included phasing and coordinating major structural, mechanical, electrical upgrading, and new interior and exterior finishes. All work was completed while school remained fully operational during the school year.

• Client: School District # 62 Sooke
• Prime Consultant: Garyali Architects
• Completion: July 2000
• Gross Floor Area: 1,800 m2 

 
Restoration and seismic upgrading of three storey 1913 elementary school. Work included the repairs to brickwork and wood windows, construction of a new staircase, and restoration of all interior woodwork. Seismic upgrading included casting new concrete grade beams, shearwalls and frame, steel columns, cross braces, and roof joist and parapet braces. Work was completed while students occupied adjacent classroom annex and portables.

• Client: St Margaret's School
• Prime Consultant: Garyali Architect
• Gross Floor Area: 2,000 m2
• Completion: April 2006

New 1,947 m2, two storey Junior School and associated siteworks. Meeting a LEED® Silver Certification, this project is an excellent example of alternative energy useage. From groundwater geothermal systems heating the building, to new low energy automated lighting systems, all aspects of this unique building were designed with the environment in mind. Exterior garden swales, grass-grid and Aqua-pave ensure the sustainability of not only the project, but neighbouring sites as well. Kinetic Construction was able to achieve this without any sacrifice to the high level of custom finish and detail required for this unique building. 

Client: Brentwood College Foundation
Prime Consultant: Paul Merrick Architect
Gross Floor Area: 2,500 m2
Completion: July 2003


Construction of a new 420 seat performing arts theatre for a private school located in Mill Bay. Additional functions include classrooms, a dance studio, multi-purpose room and administration. The theatre will serve both the school and the local community. The theatre includes an orchestra lift, extensive acoustic treatments, and top quality custom millwork and finishes. The site is located on the waterfront and will include a geothermal seawater loop for heating and cooling the building.