CVL Engineers was retained by Tri-Fab Metals Ltd. (Tri-Fab) to provide structural engineering services for 2 new HVAC support frames at the E.L. Smith Water Treatment plant in Edmonton, AB. CVL’s scope of work included the structural design and review of the steel structure, and guard railings; design of steel connections and welds; and review of all shop drawings and onsite shop reviews. For this project, CVL worked proactively with Tri-Fab to address fabrication concerns in advance. This resulted in a more cost-effective design and straightforward construction process.