CONTACT US Innovation at the heart of our projects Even after 55 years of engineering experience, gbi is still passionate about innovation. Whether it’s sustainable development, energy efficiency or any other field, gbi wants to lead by creating a portfolio of projects that will make tomorrow’s world a better one. Place Bell This smart building, a true community gathering place, boasts more than 10,000 seats and can be converted into an auditorium or convention centre. Place Bell also features two ice rinks: one Olympic-sized, and the other for skating, with a 2,500-spectator capacity. This large-scale project, delivered “turnkey” in less than 28 months, was awarded the 2015 Canada BIM Council CanBIM Innovation Prize. SEE THE PROJECT <SPAN>SEE OUR ACHIEVEMENTS</SPAN> Place Bell ÉTS Student House With this original LEED NC design, gbi participated in the construction of a high-end building dedicated to education. The high energy-efficient performance is due to the use of a plenum that retrieves energy from outdoor and indoor spaces for heating and air conditioning, creating a setting conducive to learning while contributing to the environment. SEE THE PROJECT <SPAN>SEE OUR ACHIEVEMENTS</SPAN> ÉTS Student House. Turcot Interchange The interchange consists of 15 complex aerial structures with six kilometres of ramps up to 30 metres high and a 470 metres railway tunnel. The various ramps overlook a number of obstacles, including the Lachine Canal, several CN rail lines and an old railroad yard. Taking into account concepts used for the reconstruction of the Turcot interchange, gbi paid particular attention to dismantling methods. The dismantling was carried out by mechanical demolition using high-reach hydraulic shovels fitted with a jaw or hammer. Several innovative stabilization, protection and vibration control systems were developed by means of three-dimensional modeling of the ramps, using plans "as built" during the original construction and subsequent modifications and repairs to structures. Turcot interchange. CHUM Research Centre in Montreal The University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) relies on 1,300 people active in the following research themes: cancer, cardiometabolics, infection, immunity, inflammation, musculoskeletal diseases, neuroscience, health risks, global health and health care systems and services. Thanks to certain design decisions, such as the choice of an external and remote energy plant with sustainable development expectations, gbi estimates a 28% reduction in energy use compared to the Model National Energy Code for Buildings (MNECB) reference building. SEE THE PROJECT SEE OUR ACHIEVEMENTS Recent Awards and Distinctions Here are some projects that have allowed gbi to stand out. Winner of the 2021 Grands Prix du génie-conseil québécois - Visionary Award, Curé-Paquin elementary school 2021 Concours ESTim — Curé-Paquin elementary school Winner of the 2020 Grand Prix du Génie-Conseil Québécois – Verdun Urban Beach, urban Infrastructure Winner of the 2020 Grand Prix du Génie-Conseil Québécois – Turcot Interchange Dismantling, transportation infrastructure 2019 LEED-NC, Silver — Sûreté du Québec station in Magog 2019 CaGBC Zero Carbon Building Pilot Program — L’école Curé-Paquin (first project in Quebec and first school in Canada) 2018 LEED-NC, Platinum — École de Technologie Supérieure Student House Phase IV 2016 LEED-NC, Silver — VRM Lucerne Building, Building A 2015 LEED-NC, Silver — SAQ Building, Place Michelet, Montreal 2014 Canada Green Building Award — Bibliothèque du Boisé, Saint-Laurent borough 2014 First Prize from the Union des Municipalités du Québec — Westmount Recreation Centre (first underground arena in the world) Price and 2014 LEED-NC, Gold — CHUM Research Centre in Montreal 2014 LEED-NC, Gold — Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Sports Centre, Montreal 2012 LEED, Platinum — Bibliothèque du Boisé, Montreal 2012 LEED, Gold — Complexe 1000 des Pionniers, Repentigny 2011 LEED, Gold — SQ Headquarters – Montreal-Laval-Laurentides-Lanaudière 2011 LEED-NC, Silver — Integrated Cancer Centre, Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé, Laval 2010 Citation of Excellence in Energy Efficiency at Hydro-Québec’s Excellence Gala — Cité du sport à Terrebonne 2009 LEED, Gold — Gatineau Sports Centre 2006 LEED-CI, Silver — Louis-Charland Building (First building in Quebec to receive LEED-CI SILVER certification) 2005 ASHRAE Eastern Canada Chapter First Prize — l’École Secondaire Lafontaine Distinctions Verdun Urban Beach The site covers a surface area of approximately 15,000 m². It includes naturalized areas and wildlife management areas. Since the shoreline development is located directly above an old landfill site, excavation and leveling work, but mainly soil decontamination were necessary. Throughout the project, significant measures were taken to avoid any contamination of the site. A waterproof membrane had to be installed, in an undrained environment, under the sand on the shoreline with the objective of preventing groundwater from contaminating the sand. Verdun Urban Beach. Stay tuned! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with the latest gbi news. Enter your email SUBMIT ABOUT US ACHIEVEMENTS EXPERTISE MARKETS INNOVATION CAREERS NEWS ©2020 GBI EXPERTS-CONSEILS INC.