Carson Elementary School - featured in the March 2026 issue of Award Magazine
Located in Quesnel, BC, comes this modern K–7 replacement school that is being built along the Quesnel River to replace the existing school after a 2021 landslide. Station One Architects designed this 3,800 m² building to accommodate 390 students—twice the capacity of the original 195-student school. The new campus features an open learning commons, flexible classroom pods, a bigger gymnasium, and a Neighbourhood Learning Centre that includes childcare services for local families. To handle unstable soil, we used a pile foundation, and the building is designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by half while being ready for future solar panel installation.
Client: @schooldistrictno28 (Quesnel)
Architect:@stationone_architects
Construction: Yellowridge Construction Ltd.
Mechanical: Rocky Point Engineering Ltd.
Electrical: @jarvisengineering
Civil: L&M Engineering Ltd
Landscape: Van Der Zlam
Geotech: Geonorth
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#bushbohlman #structuralengineering #QuesnelBC #SustainableDesign #21stcenturylearning
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Métis Nation Government of BC Childcare & Early Childhood Education Training Centre in Surrey– Construction Progress
Mass timber taking shape at KPU’s Childcare & Early Childhood Education Training Centre in Surrey.
The structure is now well underway, with the glulam beam-and-column system and timber roof framing clearly defining the building form. The exposed wood structure will serve both a structural and architectural role, creating warm, natural learning environments.
Developed in partnership with Métis Nation BC, the project reflects a shared commitment to community-focused, culturally grounded spaces.
Highlights at this stage:
• Clean, efficient glulam framing and connections
• Expressed roof structure with strong daylighting
• Deep overhangs supporting passive design
• Courtyard form beginning to emerge
Client: @kwantlenu
Architect: @publicdesignvancouver
Mechanical: @ame_group
Electrical: @wspcanada
Civil Services: @buildwithbinnie
Landscape Architect: Groundswell Landscape Architecture
Envelope Consultant: @evokebuildings
Leed Consultant: Kane Consulting Partnership
#bushbohlman #masstimber #constructionprogres #kpu #metisnationbc
At Bush, Bohlman & Partners, we make sustainability integral from the start. Structural systems can account for up to 80% of a building’s embodied carbon footprint, and our collaborative approach focuses on reducing that impact while contributing positively to the environment through regenerative design.
By analyzing comparative structural systems, incorporating mass timber, and specifying high-performance concrete mixes with recycled content. We work closely with project teams to meet sustainability targets such as LEED Gold, Passive House, and Net Zero.
We are actively engaging with climate action through the SE 2050 Program, working toward a future where structural engineers better understand, reduce, and ultimately strive to eliminate embodied carbon by 2050.
#bushbohlman #se2050 #climateaction #sustainability #masstimber
Our team hit the ground running—literally, at this year’s Vancouver 2026 Sun Run! 🏃♂️💨
From the starting line to the final stretch, our team ran with energy, big smiles, and a whole lot of team spirit. It was a great reminder of what we can accomplish together, one stride at a time. Never leaving anyone behind and always uplifting each other. 😆
#bushbohlman #vancouversunrun #sunrun2026 #healthyworkplace #vancouverbc
The Quw'utsun Valley Hospital (Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project) was awarded the 2026 Gold Level Touchstone Award from the Center for Health Design for its outstanding use of Evidence-Based Design (EBD) to enhance patient care, staff safety, and operational efficiency. Recognized for its community-informed, research-driven approach, the hospital incorporates features such as safer patient spaces, efficient staff workflows, advanced infection control through single private rooms and UV C disinfection systems, and standardized room types that streamline training and reduce errors.
Thrilled to be involved in this incredible project! Congratulations team!
Link in bio and here:
https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/cowichans-future-hospital-awarded-gold-touchstone-award-excellence-evidence-based-design
Client: @vanislandhealth
Contractor: @ellisdoncorp
Architects: @ParkinArchitects@ZGFArchitects
Mechanical & Electrical: @hh_angus
IMIT: MBII
Steel: #niiksteel
Timber: @kinsoltimber
Envelope: @ZGFArchitects
Sustainability: @zgfarchitects / RGS Consultants
Civil: @urbansystems
Code: @lmdg_ltd
Electrical Contractor: @houleelectric
Landscaping: @mdi_landscape
Mechanical Contractor: FWL/TM Joint Ventures Inc.
Core Focus - Vibration, Snow, Wind etc.: @rwdiwestcoast
#bushbohlman #structuralengineering #healthcareinnovation #structuralsteel #masstimber
Salmon Stone Childcare
Nestled along the Fraser River waterfront, this mass timber and Passive House design project, introduces 69 much-needed childcare spaces to the growing community. Thoughtfully designed for southern sunlight, scenic river views, and a seamless link to the neighbouring park, the centre inspires year-round outdoor play beneath a cheerful canopy.
The building is constructed with wood frame construction and is supported by a reinforced concrete raft foundation. It has been designed to achieve LEED Gold and the embodied carbon has been calculated through a life-cycle assessment, reducing emissions by 40%.
This centre features fully electric systems, a wood-first structure, and advanced sustainability measures to ensure exceptional energy performance.
Client: @cityofvancouver
Architect: @francl_arch
Mechanical and Electrical: @introba_inc
Envelope: @rdhbuildingscience
Sustainability: Village Consulting
Civil: @mcelhanney
Code: GHL
Landscaping: Ground Swell Landscape
📸: @kk_law
#bushbohlman #ChildcareDesign #PassiveHouse #SustainableArchitecture #WoodFirst #masstimber
ALRT SkyTrain Bridge Fraser River Crossing — New Westminster / Surrey, BC
A record-setting landmark 🌉✨ — the ALRT SkyTrain Bridge remains the world’s longest transit-only bridge, featuring a 340m cable-stayed main span with precast concrete deck, and fast-track construction over the Fraser River. Over four decades later, its performance continues to stand out still leads the way in reliability, efficiency, and safety.
#ThrowbackThursday
#bushbohlman #structuralengineering #infrastructurebc #InnovationInTransit
Happy International Women’s Day! #iwd2026
We’re grateful to our wonderful team of women, who bring resilience, innovation, and heart into everything we do. #womensday #bushbohlman #forallwomenandgirls #structuralengineering #vancouverbc
Update on the progress over at the New Dawson Creek & District Hospital – the structure is officially complete — one step closer to bringing this project to life.
We feel very grateful for the teamwork and precision behind every stage of this project. 🏗️📐
This new state-of-the-art progressive design build hospital situated in Treaty 8 territory, the traditional lands of the Beaver, Cree, Saulteau, Sicannie (Sikanni), and Slavey peoples, consists of a 3 storey plus basement community hospital that includes inpatient wards, treatment rooms, medical imaging, emergency, maternity, outpatient care, cancer care, food services, laundry, MDRD, and a variety of support spaces. There is a rooftop mechanical penthouse, an enclosed ambulance bay, entry canopies, oxygen tank farm, exterior generators, and other features and equipment consistent with a full-service community hospital.
@hdr_inc@grahambuilds@northernhealthbc
Photo credit: 📸@william.vavrek
#bushbohlman #structuralengineering
#DawsonCreekbc #healthcareinnovation #healthcareconstruction
Proud to be the structural engineers and as part of this great team, bring this visionary project to life — how Retrofitting Science World is adapting for climate resilience and reducing emissions for this Vancouver landmark.
Head to the full article and video 🔗Full links below and in bio.
/watch?v=IDLw5YzUswY&t=3s
https://thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2025/08/20/Science-World-Climate-Experiment/
@thetyee #sesconsulting @scienceworldca #bushbohlman #structuralengineering #climatechange #retrofit
#repost @da.architects.ca
Construction is now underway on the Tamanawis Secondary addition. We are excited to be part of this project. 🚧📐
This 3-storey addition will increase the capacity of the school by 575 students. It will feature a theatre, small gymnasium, science rooms, foods room, and art studio among other educational spaces. Integrated into the addition is a 37-capacity childcare with an Infant/Toddler program and a 2.5-to-5-year program. The original school was designed by DA in the early 90s and so the exterior architectural design strongly relates to the existing school to create a unified expression for the overall building.
#bushbohlman #structuralengineering @jarvisengineering@associatedengineering surrey_schools
#schoolarchitecture #21stcenturylearning secondaryschool
Richmond Hospital CT Replacement and Modular Addition
This project involves a 315 m² addition and a 105 m² interior renovation that expanded and modernized the existing facility. The addition combines conventional steel framing with prefabricated modular CT building to achieve both durability and efficiency in delivery. The design addresses the complexity of tying a new building into the older structure, necessitating detailed planning for structural connections, envelope integration, and mechanical and electrical continuity.
The result will be a high-performance facility addition that blends new technology and modern construction methods with the existing infrastructure.
#dcytarchitecture @vchhealthcare #bushbohlman
#structuralengineering #healthcareinnovation #richmondbc #healthcareconstruction
