Mexsig

Institutional · Post-Secondary

Capital work on a live campus, with classes still in session.

We manage renewals, life-safety upgrades, utility repairs and fit-outs inside operating academic, research and health sciences buildings, within funding rules and on the academic calendar.

100+University of Calgary projects, valued at $275M+
Preferred vendorone of five on the University's permanent roster
IMP · SIF · CMRprovincial and federal funding programs delivered

Case studies

Concrete facade of an engineering block at the University of Calgary

Schulich School of Engineering Revitalization, Phase 1

University of Calgary · $25M · 2009–2011

  • Phase 1 of a $200M+, three-phase program: 13 provincially and federally funded projects across 29,300 m².
  • Brought in within 0.1% of the prescribed budget and on the funding agencies' schedule.
  • 2–5% additional scope delivered within the allotted funds; directly managed phases finished two months early.
  • Six engineering blocks stayed open and classes stayed in session. LEED Gold.

Managed by Sig before Mexsig was founded in 2013.

New full-height glazing in an engineering building

Engineering Block E: IMP envelope delivery

University of Calgary · ENE Link exterior glazing · $1.5M · Summer 2018

  • Delivered under the provincial IMP program.
  • 16% under budget and on schedule.
  • Finished in time for the start of classes.
"A great result for a very difficult project."Mark Scharf, Director (retired), Project Management Office, University of Calgary
Excavator at the Bow River raw water line repair site

Bow River Raw Water Line Repair

University of Calgary · $1.25M · Mar–Oct 2023

  • The line supplies cooling water to the Central Heating and Cooling Plant, serving over 80 campus buildings.
  • Delivered within the approved budget despite significant early uncertainty.
  • Cooling continuity protected through exams, graduation and events.
Weather instrument mast at the research station

Weather Research Station Relocation

University of Calgary · Spy Hill Campus · $2.54M · 2015–2018

  • A 50-year climate research program moved to a permanent facility, with an interim relocation during construction.
  • Delivered under the federal Strategic Investment Fund within eligibility rules; original decant date protected.
  • Substantial Performance in January 2018 with deficiencies under $4K. Monitoring equipment relocated and reused.

More post-secondary work

AD Switchboard Replacement

$2.9M · 2022–2025

Main switchboard replaced in a fully occupied administration building. On budget, no disruption to research or leadership areas.

Corridor in the Social Sciences tower with a new sprinkler head

SS Sprinkler Upgrade

University of Calgary · $3.9M · 2022–2025

Full sprinkler system for the occupied Social Sciences tower, phased with after-hours work; final cost within the final approved budget.

MSC Split Exhaust Upgrade

$1.3M · 2023–2024

Food-court exhaust, make-up air and cooling replaced. Within revised budget, unused contingency returned, reopened before fall semester.

HSC Acid Neutralization Tanks

Ph 1–2 $141K; Ph 3 $1.75M · 2016–2019

Lab-waste neutralization restored in the live Health Sciences Centre, protecting research and animal care.

Indigenous Firepit

$165,500 · 2022–2026

Permanent ceremonial firepit on Swann Mall, delivered with Indigenous Elders. Within approved budget.

Good Earth Coffeehouse Program

$58K · 2024–2026

Fit-outs in three occupied buildings on two campuses, all within approved budget.

New grounds gate approach island at Mount Royal University

Mount Royal University Access Control Upgrades, Phase 4

Calgary · ~$0.5M · 2021–2023 · Project manager

40 critical-room card readers, 10 mechanical alarms and a new grounds gate; completed with all deficiencies closed.

Planning a fire hall or a municipal capital project?

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