Project Summary

Client
Translink

Services
Inspections, Quality Management

Market
Infrastructure, Utility

Project Description

The BC Parkway Stewardson Way Safety Improvement Project includes construction of approx. 800m of asphalt path, a lock block and shotcrete retaining wall, stormwater drainage infrastructure, and intersection improvements. The project is an improvement of the multi-use pathway beneath the Skytrain guideway between River Drive and 14th Street in the City of New Westminster, BC. RAM’s inspector worked on behalf of Allnorth, TransLink’s Engineer of Record, to provide Field Review and Inspection services and Quality Assurance along the BC Parkway Stewardson Way.

RAM’s Role

RAM has been retained to provide Field Review and Inspection Services, including but not limited to:

  • Fulfilled the role of EOR’s site representative, ensuring adherence to the design, owner’s specifications, including MMCD standards and municipal supplemental standards.
  • Maintained daily inspection reports and journals, including construction photos, on standard documents.
  • Pre-construction walkthrough to capture existing conditions.
  • Initial and periodic review of Erosion and Sediment control measures.
  • Inspection of site grading, retaining walls, stormwater infrastructure, asphalt placement, and streetlighting infrastructure.
  • Attending contractor safety meetings and coordinating subconsultants (including electrical, landscaping, & structural).
  • RAM’s inspectors supported the EOR with contract administration, including quantity tracking for progress claims, contemplated changes, RFIs, etc.
  • Assisted with stakeholder coordination including Metro Vancouver, City of New Westminster, and subconsultants.
  • Performed inspection for Substantial Completion, including deficiency checklist(s).

Project Highlights

Major highlights completed for this project include:

  • RAM’s performed Civil Inspections Services on behalf of Translink’s EOR.
  • Multiple stakeholders, including the City of Burnaby, BCRTC, etc. are involved on the project.
  • Multidisciplinary project, including landscaping, hardscaping (asphalt, etc.), and utility services.
  • Coordination of multiple subconsultants for appropriate field reviews at critical milestones.