Equinox Construction Services (ECS) | Services de construction Equinox (SCE)
We are integrators of turn-key projects in the hydraulic structure, small-hydro and renewable energy industries
About us
We are a special blend of an engineering firm, a general contractor and an owner/developer specializing in the small-hydro field.
We add value in how we've sat on every side of the table and we excel in bringing all the appropriate stakeholders together at the right time in order to execute impactful projects.
Our mission
We contribute to Canada's, Ontario's and Quebec's NET-0 energy conversion efforts.
By refurbishing, developing and operating renewable energy stations we can help our clients reach their goals, all while furthering our local governments' green policies.
Our solutions
We cover every phase, every aspect and every need a dam owner, operator or developer could need.
From studies and inspections, to estimating and construction, finally to operation and maintenance.
We can join your execution team or handle the project in its' entirety
Dams & Hydroelectricity
Being founded on a combined total of 40 years experience being involved in Greenfield and rehabilitation projects for micro, small and large hydro, we are particularly positioned to handle every step of your project.
Inspections, studies, planning and execution of construction work, everything is handled in-house.
Safety Around Dams
Ensuring the public’s safety around your dams and facilities, be they used for water level regulation or hydroelectric energy production, is a topic often spoken about by the Canadian Dam Association (CDA) and Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). We can help implement and manage the site-specific safety measures through our Safety Around Dams Toolbox.
Be it signage, safety or debris booms, cameras or access control, we can develop, supply and install everything your facility needs.
Construction & Rehabilitation
We build, rehabilitate and repair dams accross Ontario and Quebec for public and private clients using standardized contract models such as EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction), EPCM (EPC+Management) and BOOT (Build Own Operate Transfer).
Our team handles every step of the construction project based on what YOU need.
Solar Energy
An important component in our Green economy, photovoltaïque projects' costs are on par with hydroelectric energy and are poised to increase their market share.
Whether you're exploring a remote, isolated or commercial PV project, with or without grid connection, paired with battery storage or not, we can help.
Let our team of coordinators assemble the experts to manage your residential or commercial solar project.
Our Recent Successes
Ogden
A statutory visual inspection of a legacy dam leading to an engineering report with recommendations to satisfy Ministry requirements.
Genifab
Technical support for advanced quantitative and qualitative studies of contractual documents relating to a large project in the Energy industry.
Norland
Budgeting, planning, permitting and Construction Management tasks of a new hydroelectric station built on an existing water level control dam.
Ogden
Statutory Inspection Report
Equinox was mandated to carry out a visual inspection of a dam located in the Eastern Townships. Following the inspection, a review of the dam's history and operating procedure was carried out, along with a preliminary review of the repairs options and scenarios.
A Statutory Inspection Report was then developped and submitted which included a 30% accurate cost estimate of the repairs identified, an evaluation of the dam's condition and status, along with photos and descriptions of the defects noted.
Equinox, being a coordinator of turn-key construction projects, was uniquely positioned to advise the dam owner on different repair techniques, timelines, costs and strategies in order to facilitate the preparation of the report and eventual approval by the Centre d'expertise hydrique du Québec (CEHQ).
Genifab
Review and analysis of contractual documents
Genifab Consultants Inc. is a highly specialized company consisting of engineers and technicians that promote the values of Client's Perspective, Innovation, Passion and Commitment. Genifab supports clients relating to Heavy Civil, Dam Equipment and Water Control, Lifting Equipment and Industrial Products.
Equinox supports Genifab and their Service Expert Conseil team that carries studies and hyperdetailed analyses for clients in the Heavy Civil, Industrial and Energy fields.
The most recent collaboration included the detailed quantitative and qualitative review of Genifab's client's contractual documents and comparison with the modifications included in the Issued for Construction versions.
Equinox's input assisted Genifab in the preparation of an Expert Review Report.
Visit Genifab at www.genifab.com/en
Norland
EPCM contract for the construction of the Norland Hydroelectric Project
Equinox was hired by the developer of the Norland site to carry out the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management of the Norland facility. This mandate including supervision, review and approval of all engineering tasks such as detailed drawings, layouts and specifications.
Once permitting was secured with local, provincial and federal agencies, Equinox proceeded to complete the procurement phase by issuing part-by-part contracts for the civil, hydromechanical, structure and eletromechanical elements. Notably, Equinox worked with Levek Turbines to design, model, cast and fabricate a new low-head horizontal Kaplan turbine design.
Equinox ensured the quality and efficiency of the work carried out by maintaining a site engineer throughout the entire duration of the 2-year project.
Following the station's comissioning, Equinox remained on staff to manage all Operations, Maintenance and Surveillance tasks. This mandate has been ongoing since 2017, 5 years at the time of this writing..
