Bonnybrook Plant D Expansion

The Challenge

The Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion represented one of the largest municipal wastewater infrastructure projects in Alberta. Key project challenges included:

Scale and complexity of an approximately $800 million wastewater treatment plant expansion
Multiple contractors and trades requiring coordination across mechanical, electrical, process, civil, and structural scope
Phased construction while maintaining operations at the existing treatment plant
Regulatory compliance and environmental protection requirements for a major municipal facility
Schedule and budget management for a large-scale, multi-year capital project
Owner representation requiring independent oversight and verification of contractor performance
Quality control and design compliance across complex water and wastewater treatment processes

The client needed experienced construction management and owner representation to protect the owner's interests, ensure contractor accountability, and deliver the project on schedule and on budget.

Our Approach

Owner Representation

Representing the owner's interests in contractor coordination and decision-making
Coordinating with contractors, engineers, and municipal stakeholders
Reviewing and approving contractor invoices and progress claims
Managing change orders, extras, and schedule adjustments

On-Site Construction Management

We provided day-to-day oversight and coordination of contractors, trades, and vendors to ensure reliable execution.

Daily site coordination and problem-solving
Trade and subcontractor coordination across mechanical, electrical, process, civil, and structural scope
Schedule management and progress tracking
Quality control and design compliance verification
Safety oversight and regulatory compliance

Construction Contract Administration

Systems Group Inc. served as the on-site liaison between owner and contractors, administering construction contracts to ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations were met.

Reviewing and approving contractor progress claims and billing
Managing change orders and extra work verification
Coordinating schedules and milestone tracking across multiple contractors
Ensuring compliance with contract terms, specifications, and design intent
Facilitating communication between owner, contractors, and engineering teams

Results

Owner Protection and Accountability

Independent oversight ensured contractor accountability and protected owner interests
Objective verification of contractor billing, quantities, and progress
Clear communication kept owner informed and out of unnecessary construction drama

Quality and Compliance

Design compliance verification ensured work met specifications and engineering intent
Quality control throughout construction phases protected long-term system performance
Regulatory compliance maintained throughout construction activities

Schedule and Budget Management

Progress tracking and coordination kept large-scale, multi-contractor project on schedule
Change order management provided objective evaluation and owner protection
Budget monitoring supported cost control and owner decision-making

Construction Expertise Applied

Decades of water and wastewater experience provided practical insight into contractor performance and construction quality
Operational perspective ensured systems were built for long-term maintainability and performance

Project Highlights

"The Bonnybrook expansion was one of the largest wastewater treatment projects in Alberta. Our role was to represent the City's interests on site, coordinate multiple contractors, and verify that work met specifications and design intent. Our water and wastewater construction experience was critical for understanding contractor performance and ensuring quality."

— Trevor Sigfusson, Systems Group Inc.