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Douglas College

Project: Building renewal to improve learning environment and replacement of deck membrane to prevent water penetration

Total Project Cost:
$7,313,300
Total KIP Funding:
$3,381,300

Status of Project: Substantially completed

Project Description

This project involves constructing sustainable campus buildings, restoration and renewal of the building structure, upgrading and renovating the internal learning and educational space, and improving building safety and security systems. Renovations to the building structure include installing new waterproofing membrane and insulation and an extensive vegetation-covered roof system. Further work involves renovations to the physical sciences and health sciences (dental) labs, computer labs, and general classroom space and upgrading the security systems.

Primary Areas of Benefit

  1. Expands or enhances utility of training space: This project enhances and extends the life of Douglas College for its 14,000 students. It also enhances the Science and Technology program, which provides graduates with advanced skills and enhanced educational certification. In addition, the project enhances the learning environment of physical sciences and health sciences labs, as well as general classroom space.
  2. Upgrades health and safety aspects of facilities: This project makes the campus safer and more secure. It provides an umbrella of building maintenance systems with enhanced health and safety systems.
  3. Improves energy efficiency: The vegetation-covered roof system reduces cooling costs, improves storm water retention, and increases the life expectancy of the roof.
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