Coles Associates Ltd.
85 Fitzroy St, Suite 201 C1A 1R6 Charlottetown, PE, Canada

The Fitzroy Parkade expansion is progressing and we thought you might like to know more about it. Mayor Philip Brown visited the site recently and got a tour wi...th Nazmi Lawen of Coles Associates. He provided some photos and behind-the-scenes details and wed like to share them with you. Check it out below ---- Work on the Fitzroy Parkade expansion began in May and involves the construction of a 30-long addition towards Kent Street on all five levels of the structure. The existing Parkade structure was constructed using cast-in-place reinforced concrete foundation, a precast-concrete superstructure with the main level slab on grade, paved with asphalt. The new expansion is of similar construction. For those of us that dont work in construction, the photos provide a great visual of what exactly that all means. This project involved two separate contracts: one for the fabrication and installation of all the precast concrete superstructure components, which were supplied and erected by Strescon Ltd,. and the second, for the foundation, site, and miscellaneous work associated with the expansion, which was awarded to WM&M Ltd. As part of the addition, and in order to minimize cost and waste, the familiar existing faade of the Parkade was taken apart and reinstalled on the new addition along Kent Street. Miscellaneous upgrades and renovations to the existing parkade are also being carried out, including: replacement of all doors and hardware, repainting of the stair railings, re-caulking of all deck joints, and line painting, among other work. Environmental sustainability was considered during the design stage of this project. A concrete material was selected to provide the city with a Parkade structure that will last several decades with minimum maintenance required. In addition, LED energy-efficient lighting will be used for illuminating all levels. Landscaping and shrubs will be planted along a strip between the reinstated concrete sidewalk and the Parkade to add some greenery to the area. If youve been in the downtown recently, you likely observed a large 300-tonne crane towering over Kent Street and the Parkade. The crane was utilized to lift the heavy, precast components. The crane was recently removed so the street was able to re-open to one lane of traffic again. It is expected that all major construction activities will be completed within the next two weeks, including the reconstruction of the sidewalk and repaving along the north side of Kent Street. Some interior repairs and upgrades will continue following that, and are expected to be completed by the end of August. This work has disrupted traffic for a number of weeks and the businesses in the area have been very patient. We thank the business owners and the public for their understanding during this project. We are excited that its nearly done. This expansion will provide the city with approximately 100 additional and much-needed parking spaces. Want to know more? Here are some of the companies involved to date: Design Engineers and Construction Administration: Coles Associates Ltd. Project Manager: CADC Precast Fabrication and Erection: Strescon Ltd General Contractor: WM&M Ltd. And, the Subcontractors included: Hansen Electric - electrical Bevan Brothers - mechanical Island Steel - miscellaneous steel work Island Construction - asphalt paving MCM - masonry and brick Thanks to all those involved! Its been a lot of work! Looking forward to seeing the parkade open again and the street reinstated to its regular traffic flow.

Happy to have assisted our Friends at PEI Mutual Insurance fly their Canadian/Island pride! #PEIMutual #colesassociates #engineering #architecture #charlottetown #pei #summersidepride #flythatflag #blueskies

We are pleased to be welcoming Selina Hu back to the Coles Associates team. Selina worked with us several years ago focusing on the Great Enlightment Buddhist Institute Society. Selina returns as an Intern Architect with a wealth of knowledge and experience. We are thrilled to have her back on staff! #colesassociates #engineering #architecture #charlottetown #pei ... #welcomeback #newbeginnings #welcometotheeam #workculture #teammate #proudtobeontheteam #collaboration #dreambig See more

We say Best of Luck to this smiling face who has manned the front reception through thick, thin and pandemic! For the past 21 months April has kept our staff between the pipes, by gentle persuasion and a winning attitude. She is moving onto greener and greater pastures and we all wish her well! #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #team #workplace #receptionist #lastday #sadgoodbyes #youwillbemissed #keepintouch

We are pleased to welcome back, Don Campbell as a Senior Technician with the firm. Don has explored a variety of career paths since he was last with us in the early 2000s. He is a refreshed and welcomed addition to our team and he brings a wealth of personal experience and knowledge into the firm. Welcome Home, Don! #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei... #welcomeback #welcomehome #workculture #takethelead #proudtobeontheteam #leadership #collaboration #dreambig #makeithappen #rehire #newbeginnings #design #technician #jointheteam #teammate #barnone See more

Congratulations Christine Sherren, CET! Christine has earned her Certified Engineering Technician (CET) designation through the Island Technology Professionals organization. A graduate of the Holland College Architectural Technician program, Christine joined the Coles team as an Architectural/Engineering Technician in 2018 bringing with her, ten plus years of experience.... Please join us as we recognize and congratulate Christine on this accomplishment! #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #worldofengineering #design #tech #technologist #milestone #hollandcollege #hardworkpaysoffs #congratulations

Our office is closed today as we celebrate CANADA DAY #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #officeclosed #OhCanada #CanadaDay #MadeInCanada #HappyCanadaDay #Canada #Canadian #summer #summertime #summervibe #celebrate #islandlife #family #adventures #socialdistance #staysafe

Today we join in the celebration and proudly support International Women In Engineering Day 2020. @Inwed1919 #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #INWED20 #ShapeTheWorld #womenengineers #womeninscience #womenintech #womeninbusiness #raisingthebar #womenempowerment #transformthefuture #science

Congratulations Jessica Andrews, CET! Jessica graduated from Holland College with her Architectural Technologist Diploma and has earned her Certified Engineering Technician (CET) designation through the Island Technology Professionals organization. Please join us as we recognize and congratulate Jessica in this accomplishment.... #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #worldofengineering #design #tech #technologist #milestone #hollandcollege #hardworkpaysoffs #congratulations

CONGRATULATIONS Ryan Cooke, P.Eng. ! Ryan graduated with his B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick. He has grown his experience, specializing in areas of sustainable energy-efficient heating, refrigeration and ventilation design, commissioning, energy audits and project management.... Ryan has been with Coles Associates since 2017, and we are delighted to share in this recent accomplishment of earning his Professional Engineer designation! #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #engineer #engineers #engineeringlife #mechanical #mechanicalengineering #design #worldofengineering #universityofnewbrunswick #UNB #engineerspei #milestone #hardworkpaysoff #congratulations

Some kids play with Tonka toys in their early yearssometimes the big kids get to play too! This Manitowoc 2250 Crane from Irving Equipment Ltd., pictured here on Kent Street in Charlottetown, is here to help facilitate the Charlottetown Area Development Corporations addition to the Fitzroy Street Parkade. This crane arrived on 11 tractor trailers, has a 300 ton capacity, 180 foot boom and took another crane and two days to assemble.... It was also featured on the History Channels The Curse of Oak Island. #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #crane #cranework #cranelife #craneoperator #heavyequipment #heavylifting #building #construction #growth #development

We would like to introduce Alex Moore. Alex joins Coles Associates as an Electrical Design Technician for the summer. Alex is a graduate of Holland Colleges Electrician program with five years of experience as an electrical apprentice and Red Seal electrician. He is currently a third year student at the University of New Brunswick where he is completing the Electrical Engineering program. Please join us in welcoming him to the CAL team!... #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #summerstudent #design #technician #electrical #hollandcollege #UNB #electricalengineering #jointheteam #teammate #newjob #newbeginning #handsonlearning

Things are looking sharp at Queens County Highway Depot! Its been a real pleasure to work with so many talented professionals on this project. PEI Department of Transportation Infrastructure & Energy Bevan Brothers... BSM Services Hansen Electric Memco Controls Storemark PEI WM&M (1993) Ltd. #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #build #civil #construction #collaboration #contractor #design #electrical #mechanical #newbuilding #project #property #development #teamwork #multidiscipline See more

Womens Institute Roadside Cleanup day and CALs clean up crew was in full force this morning! #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #peiwi #womensinstitute #roadsidecleanup #makingadifference #beautifulpei #keepingourislandclean #teamwork #trashgang #socialdistancing #smilesfordays

Warm wishes for the very best this Mothers Day! #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #happymothersday #mom #mother #mommabear #mothersday #love #family #forevergreatful #myheart #mymentor #myforeverfriend #myanchor #mybiggestfan

The weather may be bleak but the progress is certainly looking bright on the new Mikmaq Confederacy Urban Indigenous Center in downtown Charlottetown. @MCPEICommunicationsUpdater #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei... #newbuilding #underconstruction #construction #design #futurehome #mikmaq #collaboration #workingtogether @colesassociates (Civil & Electrical) is proud to be working in collaboration with Brighton Construction (Contractor), Coast Design Inc. (Architectural), Orange Door Engineering (Mechanical) and SCL Engineering (2005) Inc. (Structural).

Looking back to 2014 and the upgrades to the Charlottetown Pollution Control Plant. #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #throwbackthursday #TBT #lookingback #rememberwhen #60yearsandcounting #upgrades #pollutioncontrol

Current opening for an Architectural Technician. Candidate should have a basic understanding of the following: Design of institutional, industrial, commercial, and residential facilities; Renovation and new construction;... Code application (NBC 2015); Preparation of specifications; Co-ordination of architectural and engineering documents; ACAD and Revit experience is required. Full posting and details at the link below. http://colesassociates.com/careers/architectural-technician/ #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #hiring #jobs #jobsearch #jobseekers #recruitment #careers #nowhiring #work #resume #jobopportunity #jobinterview #applynow

Spring is here and new growth is all around us. Today we join in the celebration of Earth Days 50th anniversary. #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #earthday2020 #environment #climatechange #earthdayeveryday #ourplanet #livewell #bepositive #makeadifference #reduce #reuse #recycle #earthconscious #savetheplanet #togetherwecanmakeadiffrence

Huge shout out to all essential workers who continue to deliver every single day! You have our respect and gratitude. Take time to thank an essential worker today #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #thanktheessentialworkers #essential #thankyou #gratitude #beaware #besafe #flattenthecurve #onedayatatime #worksafe #socialdistancing #washyourhands #fightthefight #covid_19

Proud of the Coles team for answering the call to give @canadian_blood_services #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #canadianbloodservices #blood #blooddrive #blooddonor #itsinyoutogive #bloodsaveslives #canadaslifeline #giveblood #teameffort #makingadifference #wecare #togetherapart #fightthefight

Throwback to 2001! We are proud to have collaborated on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, PEI Cancer Treatment Centre. #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #throwbackthursday #TBT #lookingback #rememberwhen #60yearsandcounting... #QEH #peictc #health #wellness #comfort #care See more

Are you home with time to help others? Did you know your province is looking for volunteers? You can register today to join in the fight against COVID-19! https://www.canada.ca//national-covid-19-recruitment-campa... #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #thanktheessentialworkers #essential #thankyou #gratitude #beaware #besafe #flattenthecurve #onedayatatime #worksafe #socialdistancing #washyourhands #fightthefight #covid_19

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Easter weekend #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #easter #easterbunny #spring #happyeaster #bunny #love #chocolate #eastersunday #easterbasket #food #family #bunnies #flowers #thanktheessentialworkers #thankyou #gratitude #beaware #besafe #flattenthecurve #onedayatatime #socialdistancing #washyourhands #comingtogetherbystayingapart #covid_19

Together we all can make a difference! #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #beaware #besafe #workfromhome #flattenthecurve #onedayatatime #workfamily #worksafe #socialdistancing #washyourhands #covid_19

Nothing but respect and gratitude for all essential workers! #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #thanktheessentialworkers #thankyou #gratitude #beaware #besafe #flattenthecurve #onedayatatime #worksafe #socialdistancing #washyourhands #covid_19

Working from home definitely has its purrr-ks! #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #beaware #besafe #workfromhome #flattenthecurve #purfectcompanion #onedayatatime #workfamily #worksafe #socialdistancing #washyourhands #covid_19

When you have the best co-workers you get coffee and treats delivered to your door with your work things Making it easy to follow Chief Public Health Officer Heather Morrisons advice and self isolate upon returning from vacation! Caring for our work family #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei ... #coworkeroftheyear #mycoworkersrock #deliveredtomydoor #selfisolation #staysafe #followingtherules #stayhealthy #stayathome #washyourhands #drinkthecoffee Nick White

We are open and have measures in place to enhance staff and client safety. #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #beaware #besafe #washyourhands #sanitize #covid_19

Today on International Womens Day, we proudly celebrate women, especially the women of Coles Associates Ltd.! #IWD2020 #internationalwomensday #mentoring #event #coaching #womensupportwomen #w4w #networking #womeninleadership #genderparity #genderequality #everybodysbusiness #letstalk #equality #EachforEqual #diversity #equalityforeveryone #balancedworld #empowerment #womenunite #diversityandinclusion #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei

Coles dressed up and had fun at this years Bowl for Kids Sake! So many great costumes and so much enthusiasm, feels fantastic to be a part of this great event! #BFKS2020 #ignitepotential #biggertogether #MentoringMatters #bowling #fun #teambuilding #makeadifference #1920s #roaring20s #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei

Got to take in a little Islander action on the weekend with the Coles team! Great game, great win and a big congrats to @mwelsh73 for setting a new record for most minutes played by a goaltender in their QMJHL career! #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #islanders #hockey #charlottetownislanders #teambuilding #teamfun #islandersforthewin #newrecord #mattwelsh @islandershky

Taking a leap back to 1982, when drawings were made on vellum paper, by hand, with a pencil #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #throwbackthursday #TBT #lookingback #rememberwhen #drafting #oldschool #handdrawn #freehand #partofourhistory #daysgoneby #howtimeshavechanged #60yearsandcounting

Happy Islander Day Eh!! #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #officeclosed #longweekend #Islanderday #bestmonday #timeoff #recharge #holiday

We are certainly feeling the love today Proud of our Coles team for sharing the love with @canadian_blood_services #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #canadianbloodservices #blood #blooddrive #blooddonor #itsinyoutogive #bloodsaveslives #canadaslifeline #giveblood #teameffort #makingadifference #wecare

We are pleased to welcome April Robertson to the Coles team as an Architectural Technologist. April is a graduate of Holland College and brings several years of experience with the Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy. Welcome to the team!! @aprildrobertson... #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #terrifictuesday #bepositive #teamwork #welcometotheteam #workculture #takethelead #proudtobeontheteam #leadership #collaboration #dreambig #makeithappen #newhire #newbeginnings

Lets get this week started right! Proud of our team and the work that we do #colesassociates #architecture #engineering #projectmanagement #charlottetown #pei #motivationalmonday #teamwork #collaboration #makingadifference #workfriends #workfamily #mutualrespect #workingtogether #positivity #motivate #teamcheer #mindset #success