Project Description

The Truimf – IAMI Building’s Design-Build of the Passive Optical LAN (POL) by AxisTech involved the implementation of advanced fiber optic technology to establish a high-speed and reliable network infrastructure. AxisTech’s expertise in POL systems allowed them to create a robust and efficient connectivity solution tailored to Triumf’s research laboratory needs. Through their technical proficiency and industry knowledge, AxisTech successfully completed the project, enabling seamless communication and efficient data transfer within the IAMI Building located in Greater Vancouver, BC.

The building featured advanced fibre optics, providing reliable and high-speed connectivity throughout the facility, supporting various data-intensive applications and enabling seamless communication.

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Project Description

Upgrading the POL network infrastructure with advanced optical technology offers enhanced performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness for seamless data transmission and improved connectivity.

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Project Description

Alta Gas, a leading North American energy infrastructure company, contacted the AxisTech Team regarding several BC Hydro facilities that required fibre optic termination testing and installation. The three facilities, Forrest Kerr, Volcano Creek, and McLymont Creek, are all located 1,000 km northwest of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

AxisTech quickly dispatched one of their top “large project foreman”, David Mayhew, who specializes in Outside Fibre-Optic Installation Capabilities, to the Forrest Kerr facility to ascertain the specific challenges of the BC Hydro structure. After weeks of extensive fibre-optic assessment, design, plan and installation, the six-turbine Forrest Kerr plant was nearing completion.

AxisTech’s solution allows for quicker service, better system reliability, and reduced downtime. By protecting delicate fibres from harsh terrain, they ensure solid reliability.

The multiple turbines generate hydroelectric power, which requires reliable fibre optic installations to control operational systems.

Background

As deadlines were very pressing the AxisTech team stepped up and completed a much larger scope than originally anticipated. The team provided Cisco network switches, specialty fiber converters, communications equipment and specialty cables. The fiber team terminated OPGW fiber cables which are run with the power lines with the ground conductor.

AxisTech also installed and completed controls wiring and gave on site support to various equipment commissioning teams. Axis Technical Services rotate teams in and out of the facility to provide continuous presence 7 days a week, 10 hours a day for four months. Subsequently, AxisTech was rewarded with the following two additional sites – Volcano Creek and McLymont Creek. Through the entire installation process the AxisTech team adhered to the strict safety-first policies required in all industrial environments.

Site monitoring was a core strategy in the next stage of this multi-million dollar Forrest Kerr hydroelectric plant. The Teams wanted to ensure the surrounding areas and river were also equipped with a security and surveillance system complete with CCTV Cameras and real-time remote monitoring of the facility, grounds and river blockages. In-turn, AxisTech custom-designed and installed Forrest Kerr’s first technology-driven surveillance and monitoring system.

According to AltaGas.ca: “The project will capture the immense energy generated by the natural flow and elevation drop of the Iskut River to produce and deliver clean, renewable power to the grid at Bob Quinn Lake via BC Hydro’s proposed 287-kV Northwest Transmission Line (NTL).”

Alta Gas has three locations requiring large–scale communication infrastructure capabilities. The first site is Forrest Kerr, an impressive industrial environmental plant located on Iskut River approximately 1,000 km northwest of Vancouver; Forrest Kerr is a 195 megawatts run-of-river hydroelectric project. The second is Volcano Creek, located close to the Forrest Kerr facility; the Volcano Creek Project is a run-of-river hydroelectric facility with a targeted output of 16 megawatts. The third project is McLymont Creek, also nearby Forrest Kerr and Volcano Creek; McLymont is a run-of-river hydroelectric facility with a targeted output of 66 megawatts.

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Project Description

Coordination with construction processes, aggressive scheduling with 10 months of work performed over six months. AxisTech was fibre optics installer for the certified data communications cabling and maintenance work. As an authourized Panduit dealer, AxisTech installed and tested Cat6 fibre optic cables. 

The team also installed security and surveillance systems including: intrusion detection, access control, CCTV, 250 cameras, Honeywell systems, 100 Pan / Tilt / Zoom (PTZ), high-mega pixel cameras, coordination and production process.

AxisTech is proud to be working with  Cascades Casino – Delta, a national gaming corporation. This contract represents the return to the gaming and entertainment industry.

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Working within the public transportation infrastructure data communications industry, AxisTech completed over 10,000 splices and terminations. The FOSU project was governed by a complex splice schedule that also incorporated splicing into existing cables. AxisTech worked with the client’s consultant to propose more user-friendly termination hardware that supports better access for maintenance over time.

Additional challenges included a work schedule along the guideway that was 3-4 hours (2am-6am) to accommodate the SkyTrain maintenance schedule.

AxisTech executed grounding, bounding,
PLC communications, networking and program logistic control.  Design was provided to ensure success.

Project Description

AxisTech played a pivotal role in the project by involving the use of advanced techniques and equipment to deliver a high-quality, reliable solution. 

AxisTech ensured the proper labeling of fibre optic boxes and conducted fibre optic splicing to facilitate easy identification, maintenance and repair of the network.

Centerm Expansion Project – Testimonial

“Axis Technical Services has been an integral part of our success on the Centerm Expansion Project and South Shore Access Project. One of the most difficult parts of our project has been working on a live container terminal while maintaining its operations and Axis has risen to the occasion multiple times to overcome various challenges. Whether it be pushing towards an aggressive milestone date, taking advantage of openings in work areas because of last minute changes to the terminal’s operations, or coming up with innovative ways to maintain networks during construction phasing, the team at Axis’ commitment to the project’s success and “can do” attitude have been greatly appreciated by CXP.

I would also like to acknowledge their field technicians whom constantly displayed professionalism and pride in their work throughout this entire project; It was a pleasure getting to work with them. We are incredibly happy to have had the Axis team on our side and I look forward to the next opportunity to work with them again in the future!”

Chris Pertch, EIT, ENV SP
Electrical Project Manager

The Centerm Team

Axis Technical Services team comprised of Project Manager, Estimator and Project coordinator worked diligently to secure Fibre Optic cable and components during a time of worldwide shortages, in order to meet the project’s aggressive schedule. We delivered outstanding quality and quantity throughout the schedule and will continue our efforts to completion.

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Columbia Basin Trust has achieved a significant milestone by expanding its broadband network in the South Country, adding 60 kilometers of high-speed fibre optic cable between Jaffray and Roosville. This infrastructure enhancement enables internet service providers to connect to the regional backbone, improving the quality of their connection and enhancing the services they offer to their customers. Furthermore, the Trust is nearing the completion of another expansion project in the Slocan Valley, spanning 125 kilometers and reaching just north of Nakusp.

AxisTech provided project oversight for CBBC’s main fibre optics backbone, ensuring that all installations complied with regulations and met safety standards, enabling seamless communication among communities.

AxisTech provided remote fibre optics installations for CBBC’s 125km network expansion in the Slocan Valley, improving internet access for rural communities in BC.

Project Overview

Axis Technical Services takes great pride in its involvement in these remarkable initiatives. As a Prime Contractor, we successfully delivered both aerial fibre and underground blown fibre in Microduct, showcasing our capabilities. These projects combined amounted to over 100 kilometers of new fibre optic infrastructure, equipped with a 72-strand singlemode fibre cable that can support a wide range of services for the foreseeable future. Despite facing challenges such as material and labor shortages, our dedicated team ensured the delivery of a high-quality project.

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Project Description

A long-time customer of Axis Technical Services, Langara welcomed the latest collaboration with these experienced teams and their understanding of the expected levels of quality, expertise and cooperation required.

The AxisTech team used their cooperative approach to project deployments to create a precise workflow for on-time deliveries throughout. By incorporating a knowledge base of collective intelligence and communicating a project-centric mandate to their crews, both firms quickly adapted to the project challenges while providing technical solutions.

Solutions

Following an excellent design by AES Engineering, tight specifications, and understanding Langara’s quality assurance process, the teams scheduled a precise workflow for on-time deliveries throughout this project. The overall Cabling Infrastructure was comprised of:
– 1,300 Belden CAT5E Network Cables Complete with Terminations and Patch Panels
– Extensive Termination and Testing
– Multiple Gigabix Termination Walls for All Communication Rooms
– Installed 1,000 Belden CAT5E Switch Harnesses
– Fibre Optic Backbone Installation Between All Communication Rooms and to the Server Room
– Provision of 1,000 Cross Connects

Measurable-Results

“Glenco Electric is an excellent partner for construction projects. Their noted expertise regarding effective and efficient workflow, enhanced by their cooperative attitude supports the strengths of our teams.”
> Joana Barbulescu, President, The Axis Group of Companies

The Langara Science & Technology Building project was recognized by the VRCA – Vancouver Regional Construction Association.