Project Summary

Services
Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain and Contracts Management

Market
Transportation

Project Description

A new gravel access road is required to replace an approach impacted by the Highway 8 reinstatement by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT). The 6m-wide driveway, drainage swales, and culverts were designed in consultation with MOTT and local stakeholders. Construction, valued at ~$500K, which includes earthworks for future structures and upgrading the existing septic system to modern standards.

Our Role

RAM’s responsibilities include:

  • Leading civil and geotechnical design — route selection, drawings, specifications, and drainage culvert design.
  • Providing weekly site visits, field reports, RFI responses, test result reviews, and quantity/budget validation for progress draws.
  • Overseeing the contractors under a time-and-materials model, verifying quantities and coordinating with the stakeholders as needed.
  • Delivering additional site preparations (greenhouse pads, woodshed, accessibility ramps) to support future community development.
  • Preparing and submitting all close-out documentation.
  • Verifying existing septic field conditions and confirm a feasible area to provide a new system up to modern standards.

Project Highlights

This engineering project minimized costs and optimized long-term site utility through strategic design and value engineering. Coordinated efforts with MOTT enabled the use of nearby materials, significantly reducing transportation expenses. The team utilized 3D modeling and turning movement analyses to verify vehicle access, while alignment and grading were optimized to support future community development.

Finally, active value engineering during construction adapted to in-situ conditions, further reducing project expenditures.