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Ferro Building Systems Ltd. plans to begin erecting prefabricated steel structures for the Cloverdale Sports and Ice Complex in Surrey in January 2024.
“As a subcontractor to Graham Construction, Ferro will design, supply and install the steel structure,” said Patrick Hebert, vice president of business development for the Surrey-based company. “The installation is expected to be completed in the summer of 2024 and will be just under 75,000 square feet upon completion.”
Graham Construction and Engineering LP has been awarded three contracts by Surrey City Council for the following works: prefabricated steel structures, preliminary works, supply and installation of pile foundations, and civil works, formwork, reinforcement and concrete.
Construction of the skating rink will begin in August 2022. In addition to new National Hockey League-sized ice sheets, the project will accommodate 200 spectators per rink, multi-use and public spaces, locker rooms, concessions and parking.
After laying the pile foundation, the next steps are forming, steel and concrete work and erection of the prefabricated steel structure.
Created in collaboration with Taylor Kurtz Architecture + Design, the new facility “rethinks traditional building type models” by bringing daylight and views into the stadium and exposing its activities to the street, according to RDHA architects.
The ice surfaces will be laid end to end and fully glazed on the north side of the building. The lobby, locker rooms and other public spaces will be located on the southern edge of the complex.
Wooden partitions will be installed throughout the building. The architects say it will improve the acoustics of both spaces “and eliminate the typical visual clutter from exposed ceiling beams and roof decking, ductwork, air ducts and other infrastructure.”
In June, Surrey City Council approved increasing the size of the project from two ice caps to three.
Construction of the third slab is expected to begin in the fall of 2025 and will be operational in the summer of 2027.
“The steel structure was originally designed to accommodate a third roller,” said Joel Spakovsky, Ferro vice president of operations.
As the name suggests, the development is located in Cloverdale, one of six “downtowns” in Surrey, a suburb southeast of Vancouver.
The new facility will showcase the beauty and versatility of buildings built using prefabricated steel structures, Spakovsky said.
“The complex’s large glazing will provide plenty of natural light,” he said. “The glass will make the complex more energy efficient, thereby reducing the operating costs of the facility.”
“Less time is spent on site,” he said. “All steel components are bolted together on site, so no welding is required. Precast steel structures can support large spans without support columns.”
Patrick Herbert said the completed complex will not be a “typical square box”. “There will be a lot of beautiful architectural details, like the curves of the roof,” he said. “Exterior metal siding will be trimmed to enhance the natural beauty of the building.”
Herbert said Cloverdale has been in need of ice upgrades for a long time. “This is a community project, and Ferro is a family company with deep roots in the community,” Herbert said. “We are a family business founded by my father Jack Herbert. Joel and I are the new generation.”
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