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THE COMPANY
Davis Engineering & Associates Limited (DEAL) was incorporated
in 1985 to provide engineering consulting, project management,
testing and inspection services to the public and private
sectors. Since that time, the firm has gained professional
expertise through a broad range of projects. Whether working on
a small venture, or a major infrastructure project DEAL brings
this expertise, experience and a commitment to excellence to
every undertaking.
DEAL offers a complete range of engineering services. These
include;
*Project and Construction Management
*Feasibility Studies
*Surveying
*Municipal Engineering
*Structural and Marine Engineering
*Environmental Engineering
*Transportation Engineering
*Building Engineering
*Materials Engineering, Testing and Inspection Services
*Remote Monitoring
*Energy Studies
*Fisheries and Resource Development
STAFF
The strength of our organization lies in its people. DEAL's
staff of eleven (11) Professional Engineers is complemented by a
skilled group of technologists, technicians and administrative
support personnel.
DEAL staff are strong achievers who place the highest priority
on the needs of their clients. They have been carefully selected
for their experience, creativity, and high professional
standards. Their combined experience allows DEAL to undertake
every new project with competence and understanding.
EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE
DEAL utilizes state-of-the-art computer and communications
technology. Computer aided drafting and design (CADD) stations,
digitizers and high speed plotters are used to produce
professional drawings quickly and efficiently. Surveys are
accelerated using electronic total station surveying equipment
and accompanying software which provides faster surveying and
drawing production. In remote areas, global positioning system
(GPS)equipment provides surveying coordinates.
Software programs are used extensively for project management
and design. Advanced packages for surveying, site development,
hydrology, pressure pipe design and analysis as well as
structural design in timber, steel and reinforced concrete reduce
design costs and time. Project costs are monitored by a
comprehensive computer program.
High speed internet access allow documents and drawings to be
quickly transferred between our office and that of our clients,
subconsultants and contractors. Field crews use the same
technology to forward data to the office on a daily basis. This
feature reduces design time and enhances project management.
INNOVATIONS
The company prides itself on its innovativeness and record of
achievement in the technology field. Some representative
examples are :
*Sewage disposal
DEAL introduced the contour sewage disposal technique to
Newfoundland which was being used on mainland Canada. The firm
was successful in obtaining approval from the local Departments
of Environment and Health, and the system is now sanctioned as
an accepted method of disposal by the Department of Municipal
and Provincial Affairs.
*Pumping Systems
DEAL introduced submersible turbine pumping technology to
municipal water supply applications in Newfoundland as a means
of overcoming problems being experienced with vertical
turbines. It is now being used by many consultants and
municipalities as a standard for the industry.
*Wharf Design
DEAL developed a computer software program to automatically
design and draft cribwork wharf structures. The program prompts
the user to input design criteria and generates wharf drawing
and quantity/cost information automatically, allowing the
system to be quickly optimized, reducing the time and cost of
design using conventional techniques. This system is now used
in the design of public and private facilities.
*Concrete
DEAL designed an insulated container for quality control of
concrete testing. A prototype has been developed and tested.
*CADD
DEAL was one of the first Engineering companies in the province
to convert its drafting and design capabilities to computer
aided (CADD) operations. This was completed before the public
colleges introduced CADD to their curriculum.
*Computers
Based on its level of advancement in the computer field, DEAL
was contracted at the beginning of the Hibernia development to
provide the Owner with computerized drafting services and assist
in setting up a computer system at their head office in St.
John's. DEAL personnel continued to provide this service to the
Hibernia consortium until the completion of the construction of
the drill rig.
*Surveying
In 1991 DEAL added computerized total survey stations complete
with digital terrain modelling software to its equipment
inventory. This technology speeds up work, improves accuracy
and reliability, reduce the size of field crews and
permit many functions previously unavailable, such as three-
dimensional drawings, to be generated. This was again one of
the first systems of its kind to be introduced to the consulting
industry in the province, and was used on the Hibernia project
to provide state-of-the-art surveying, terrain modelling and
quantity calculation services, including three-dimensional views
of the finished construction site.
All of the aforementioned innovations have been made possible
through the firm's commitment to staying abreast of new
technology. It also reflects the owner' willingness to adopt
new technologies where appropriate, rather than relying on
traditional equipment and procedures.
Company Details
Year Established:
1985
Total Sales ($CDN):
$1,000,000 - $5,000,000
Number of Employees:
25
Company Information
Ken Knight, P. Eng.
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(709) 466-2700
Fax:
(709) 466-3090
Email:
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Keith White
Title:
Vice President
Telephone:
(709) 466-2700
Fax:
(709) 466-3090
Steven Chaytor
Title:
Vice President
Telephone:
(709) 466-2700
Fax:
(709) 466-3090
Email:
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Services
Project & Construction Management
Feasibility Studies
Feasibility Studies
Feasibility studies are frequently undertaken to
determine the viability of a project before making
a decision to proceed. The firm has gained considerable
experience in projects such as :
*Small scale hydroelectric developments
*Municipal services
*Domestic and industrial water supplies
*Sewage treatment facilities
*Municipal waste disposal facilities
*Residential and industrial land developments
*Wind generated energy studies
*Large scale construction camps
*Dredging & Marine Construction
Surveying
Surveying
DEAL offers a full range of surveying services including :
*Engineering Surveys
*Control Surveys
*Contour Surveys
*Marine Surveys
Survey teams are supported with modern electronic total station
surveying equipment and computer software for automatic
down-loading.
Municipal Engineering
Municipal Engineering
DEAL has extensive experience in the design and contract
administration of municipal infrastructure projects. All
designs incorporate life safety, code compliance and
cost/benefit analyses to ensure the client receives maximum
value for his investment.
Planning, design, contract administration and inspection
services are provided for :
*Water supplies
*Water and sewerage distribution systems
*Water storage reservoirs
*Pumping facilities
*Water treatment facilities
*Wastewater treatment facilities
*Septage waste facilities
*Subsurface sewage disposal fields and outfalls
*Roads and streets
*Sanitary landfills
*Solid waste incinerators
*Recycling
*Domestic and industrial waste management
*System maintenance
Structural & Marine Engineering
Structural & Marine Engineering
DEAL's designs are innovative and cost effective without
sacrificing quality of construction. We have applied this
philosophy to the design and contract administration of :
Building materials utilized include :
*Structural steel
*Timber
*Reinforced concrete
*Tremie concrete
*Timber and steel sheet piling
*Timber and steel bearing piles
*Timber cribbing and frames
Work on marine projects has also included special underwater
inspections, cable landing site selections, shore ice monitoring,
current and wave monitoring, and iceberg monitoring.
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering
DEAL offers a variety of environmental services. These include :
*Feasibility studies for the collection and disposal of
solid wastes
*Design of engineered sanitary landfills
*Environmental site assessments
*Soil hydrocarbon content inspections and analysis
Transportation Engineering
Transportation Engineering
DEAL staff regularly apply their engineering skills and
experience to highway and transportation projects including
the following areas :
*Sub-grade remediation
*Asphalt re-surfacing and paving
*Feasibility studies
*Bridge design
*Road alignment design and routing
*Surveying
*Quality control
*Marine transportation infrastructure
*Project management
Building Engineering
Building Engineering
DEAL's engineers create functional, efficient and pleasing
buildings. They analyse requirements, develop concepts,
prepare detailed plans and specifications and provide contract
administration to completion.
A wide variety of building types have been completed including :
*Commercial and light industrial buildings
*Restaurants
*Medical centres
*Drug stores
*Offices
*Aircraft hangars
*Warehouses
*Sewage treatment plants
*Pumphouses and water treatment facilities.
Structural assessments and life safety studies for existing
building are also conducted.
Materials Engineering, Testing & Inspection Services
Materials Engineering, Testing & Inspection Services
DEAL's materials engineering, testing and inspection services
include :
*Soil inspection and testing
The company maintains a soils testing laboratory capable
of conducting :
*Grain size analysis ( mechanical sieve and
hydrometer analysis)
*Proctor densities
*pH and organic content determinations
*Permeability tests
*Moisture content
Soil compaction/density tests are conducted in the field
using a nuclear densiometer. Motorized augers used to
minimize sampling costs.
Concrete Inspection And Testing
Concrete Inspection and Testing
On-site testing of concrete during placement includes :
*Slump tests
*Temperature and air entrainment tests
*Preparation of cylinders for compressive testing
Three of the firms's employees have completed the
American Concrete Institute's Concrete Inspector's
Course.
Reinforcement in existing concrete can be located with
our electronic rebar detector. Concrete core sampling
is offered as a standard means of evaluating the strength
of existing concrete structures.
Asphalt Testing And Inspection
Asphalt Testing and Inspection
The firm offers asphalt concrete compaction testing and
asphalt temperature testing in the field, facilitated by
the use of a nuclear densiometer.
Remote Monitoring
Remote Monitoring
DEAL's team of engineers and technologists offer various
services in remote monitoring. Remote sensing and data
collection equipement is installed at the point of collection,
and retrieval of data is achieved throught automatic downloading
via modem and telephone lines directly to our office. Some
parameters collected in this manner in the past have included
pressure, flows, temperatures, strains, and circular and linear
motion of operating industrial heating systems.
First Nations Consulting
First Nations Consulting
The firm offers a variety of services dedicated to serving First
Nations communities including:
*Capital Planning Studies
*Servicing Feasibility Studies
*Municipal Servicing
*Remote Community Servicing
*Environmental services
*Community Relocation Assistance
*Project Management
*Asset Condition Inventory/Decommissioning
*Operations & Training