Our Work in Facility Planning

• Republic of Georgia 1997-1999
  
  Provided advisory services to the Georgian Ministry of Health PCU in the management of a World Bank funded project. In addition to health systems reorientation and human resource development, the project dealt with rehabilitation of selected hospitals.

• Poland 1992-1993 & 1994-1996
  
  RMC assisted the Polish Ministry of Health in managing a US$135m World Bank funded project. In addition to involvement in a broad range of institutional strengthening, advisory services also dealt with physical resources planning including: a) evaluating physical and functional status of the building and equipment and maintenance of health care facilities in three districts; b) recommending overall plans for renovation/upgrading, expansion, replacement or closure of health care units; and c) preparing "physical designs".

• Estonia 1995-1996
  
  Assisted the Estonia Ministry of Social Affairs PCU in managing World Bank funded project. One part of RMC's involvement dealt with the physical planning of a facility to accommodate the University of Tartu, Biomedical and Health Sciences Complex. RMC also assisted the PCU to develop a functional planning and programming manual of health care facilities for Estonian architects.

• Malaysia 1996
  
  RMC, in association with a Malaysian architectural firm, prepared an updated work plan for a master plan for the replacement of the Johor Bahru Psychiatric Hospital.

• Uganda 1992-1993
  
  Assisted the Uganda Ministry of Health in preparing for the Second World Bank Health Project. In addition to studies in institutional strengthening, RMC completed a detailed feasibility study regarding the costs, benefits, operational and planning implications of relocating the Ministry of Health Head-quarters from Entebbe to Kampala.

• Cayman Island 1992
  
  RMC provided an assessment of the physical planning requirements and operational feasibility for the development of Cayman Islands' first private hospital, including a review of potential sites and the establishment of programmatic and facility parameters for the project. Subsequently, RMC was retained by the Ministry of Health to prepare terms of reference for the replacement of the main government hospital.

• Bahamas 1990-1991
  
  In conjunction with our work on the Institutional Strengthening of the Bahamas Ministry of Health, RMC was responsible for the planning, design and project management activities for the replacement of 2 major hospitals, the 490-bed Princess Margaret Hospital in Nassau and the 105-bed Rand Memorial Hospital in Freeport. RMC's work included role and operational plans, master and functional programs, equipment specifications, and preparation of block schematic and preliminary designs assisted by Bahamian and Canadian architects and engineers.

Health Care - Canada

• Regional/District Health Authorities 1995-present
  
  RMC has been working in health reform for Regional/District Health Authorities in Western Canada. Typical areas of involvement include: determining health needs, trends and service requirements; recommending the distribution of beds, service programs and location; evaluating the existing facilities, their capacity for providing the required services; and, in some cases, providing architectural block schematics for the purpose of planning and cost projection.

• Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
  
  Assisted in preparing a building and site development plan, including a functional evaluation, review of space allocation and future space requirements. RMC previously completed the Bed Remapping Study and the Functional Program for the new GRH building.

• Leduc Community Hospital
  
  Prepared the Master Plan identifying building expansion and renovation needs for the next 5 to 20 years. Subsequent work involved a Conceptual Scope Report and preliminary Functional program for the Phase 1 redevelopment of emergency and OPD.

• Northeast Edmonton Community Health Centre
  
  Completed the detailed Functional Program for the new Community Health Center in northeast Edmonton.

• UAH Outpatient Residence
  
  In association with Cohos Evamy, completed a study of the UAH Outpatient Residence that examined future program/service needs, current functional and physical issues, and development options.

• Alberta Hospital Edmonton
  
  In association with Cohos Evamy, prepared a comprehensive Master Development Plan for this multi-building facility.

• Functional Program and Master Plan
  Alberta Children’s Hospital
  

  RMC co-led the project team that prepared a Functional Program and Master Plan for the redevelopment of the Alberta Children’s Hospital on its existing site. Work was completed on schedule and budget and led to the decision to relocate ACH to a new site. The project included Diagnostic Imaging, Inpatient Services, Emergency, CAT Clinics, Research & Education, Mental Health, and Palliative Care.

• Pharmacy Central Production Facility
  
  Developed the Functional program for a new Pharmacy Central Production Facility serving the entire region.

• Ridge Meadows Hospital
  
  Prepared the Master Program for the hospital Redevelopment Plan and the Functional Program for a 3,400 sq.m. expansion that includes: Emergency, Ambulatory Care, Respiratory, Cardiology, surgical Day Care and Ambulatory Clinics.

• Misericordia Hospital
  
  Prepared Functional Program for the $20 million expansion/renovation for Misericordia Hospital, Edmonton, a 500-bed facility, including role statement, update of physical/ functional evaluations, examination of new construction versus renovation options and functional programming.

• Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
  
  RMC programmed the full replacement of the Operating Rooms and Day Surgery (10 suites 2,500 sq.m.) and Perinatal Services (17 LBRP’s, 1 OR and NICU 2,000 sq.m.)

• Okotoks Community Health Centre
  
  Prepared the Services Plan and Functional Program for this new 3,500 sq.m. Health Centre.

• Red Deer Regional Hospital
  
  Programmed 15,00 sq.m. of new space and 12,000 sq.m. of redeveloped space. The project included: ICU/CCU, DI, SCN Emergency, Cardiology, Endoscopy, Respiratory, Rehabilitation, Renal Dialysis, Outpatient Care, Pharmacy, Inpatient Units.

• Scarborough General Hospital
  
  Completed a Space Utilization Study for the entire site and provided functional programming services related to the redevelopment of its surgical and perinatal facilities.

• St. Joseph’s Health Centre
  
  Prepared a comprehensive Master Space Program for the redevelopment of this tertiary level health treatment and research facility.

• Surrey Memorial Hospital
  
  Programmed a complex phased redevelopment of this large hospital, for which the planned major expansion and renovations are now completed. The project included: surgical Suite (10 OR’s), Surgical Day Care, Maternity, ICU/CCU, Children’s Health, DI, Car-diac Catheterization, Emergency, Psychiatry, Inpatient Units, Morgue, Pharmacy and CPD.

• Westview Health Centre
  
  Prepared the detailed Functional Program for this new 8,600 sq.m. Health Centre that was designed by Cohos Evamy and has been successfully completed and opened.

• Ridge Meadows Hospital
  
  Conducted a Master Program Overview of the Ridge Meadows Hospital to provide the Fraser Health Region with information on the program and space requirements for the facility. RMC took the lead in developing the Master Program and the IBI Group led the Facility Master Plan.

• Toronto Hospital General Division
  
  Provided consulting services toward the master plan, master program and facility evaluation for the Toronto Hospital General Division site, and a review of the hospital's 4 priority programs: cardiovascular services, neuroscien­ces, transplant services and oncology.

• Princess Margaret Hospital
  
  Detailed evaluation of space and equipment (NMR, OT scanning, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, imaging, etc.) at Princess Margaret Hospital and 7 regional cancer centres. This evaluation provided development recommendations and their cost implications, as part of major review of cancer services in Ontario.

• Royal Inland Hospital
  
  Master development planning, role review, functional evaluation and functional program services for the Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, B.C. regional hospital.

• Health and Welfare Canada
  
  Provided Health and Welfare Canada a comprehensive review and redevelopment of the Post Occupancy Evaluation methodology to be used for hospitals throughout Canada. Previous studies by RMC included an evaluation of the Federal-Provincial Guide-lines Program on Special Care Units.

• Hospital Montfort
  
  Design assessment of a new wing for Emergency, Ambulatory Care, Surgery, CSR, Receiving and Stores, and development of Materials Management system and renovation plans for inpatient units for Hospital Montfort, Ottawa.

• Smith Falls Community Hospital
  
  Long-range planning for the Smiths Falls Community Hospital operating on 2 sites. In addition to role and programs, the study assessed the status of all facilities and recommend-ed the most cost-effective strategy for the consolidation of all buildings onto one site.

• Chapleau General Hospital
  
  RMC prepared a role study, facility evaluation and master program/master plan for the redevelopment and expansion of the Chapleau General Hospital.

• Edmonton General Hospital
  
  Functional modeling and redevelopment planning for the Edmonton General Hospital, a 300-bed, acute and chronic care facility. gave rationalization of distribution of specialty clinics and services between the two sites.

• Whitehorse General Hospital
  
  A development plan for Whitehorse General Hospital, including functional and physical evaluations 4 cottage hospitals and a master plan with functional and space requirements for the 111-bed replacement facility.

• Mineral Springs Hospital
  
  Project parameters and a functional program for the replacement of the Mineral Springs Hospital, an acute and long-term care hospital in Banff National Park.

• Charles Camsell General Hospital
  
  A master development plan for the Charles Camsell General Hospital Edmonton, a 402-bed acute care hospital in central Edmonton, including functional evaluation, development of role and programs, and expansion requirements in relation to community needs. Sub-sequent work included the preparation of a detailed functional program for the phased renovations and expansion.

• Norwood Extended Care Centre
  
  Reviewed program and facility development needs on 2 of 4 sites operated by the District comprising 1200 long-term beds, formulated a development plan and prepared a functional program for the approved redevelopment of the 366 bed Norwood Extended Care Centre.

• Good Samaritan Auxiliary Hospital
  
  RMC provided role definition, site development options and a functional program for the replacement of the Good Samaritan Auxiliary Hospital, a 200-bed, auxiliary care hospital located in Edmonton.

• Colonel Belcher Care Centre
  
  RMC, together with CPV of Calgary, completed a functional program for the replacement of the Colonel Belcher Care Centre, a 200 bed continuing care facility. The redevelopment is a further step in the implementation of a new continuing care services model in Calgary. The project addresses the need to: increase the capacity of continuing care beds for Veterans and seniors, provide a more residential environment, expand the levels of care to individuals, enhance pro-grams to support seniors living in the community and provide integrated community support programs. The functional program included the examination and documentation of: description of programs and services; activity analysis and projections; documentation of internal program relationships; a space plan; conceptual development scheme; site development options; equipment schedules; project cost estimates; and financial analysis.

• Bethany Group Long Term Care Facilities
  
  Examination and redevelopment of long term care services for Camrose Long Term Care Facilities. The major provider of these services for the area is the Betha­ny Group. The first phase of the study included the review of current trends in long term care delivery; the development of population and bed projections; and the examination of several development options. The subsequent phase was the detailed functional and space program for 200 continuing care beds where the ten step process identified above was followed. The functional program encompassed development on two sites, one with 125 continuing care beds, the other adding 75 continuing care beds to an existing facility containing 100 beds.

• Acute Care Hospital
  
  RMC completed a functional program for the replacement/expansion of the 10 bed acute care hospital in Stony Plain into a community health centre, and the incorporation of continuing care services (i.e., 50 continuing care beds and an adult day program) and all community health services into the plan, i.e., community rehabilitation services, environ-mental health services, public health nursing, community mental health services and home care support. Functional and physical evaluation of the existing facilities was undertaken to determine development options.

• Palliser Health Authority
  
  RMC completed a review of continuing care programs for the Palliser Health Authority. Palliser Health Region includes the City of Medicine Hat and surrounding area. The study included: a review of current programs and services; key stakeholder consultation and site visits; focus groups with continuing care users and their family caregivers; research regarding program innovations in continuing care; a population and bed forecast projection for the region; and the development of program options to be pursued by Palliser Health Region. RMC was subsequently retained to evaluate and update the development program.

• Vegreville Long Term Care Centre
  
  A programming study for the replacement of 130 long term care (LTC) beds at the Vegreville Long Term Care Centre. A key part of this study was to examine current trends in LTC and introduce these concepts into redevelopment of a LTC centre. The programming study includes examination of ten areas: the description of programs and services; activity analysis and projections; evaluation of the existing facilities; documentation of internal program relationships; a space plan; conceptual development scheme; site development options; equipment schedules; project cost estimates; and a financial analysis to ensure the optimum capital solution.

• Lakeland Regional Health Authority
  
  A planning document for the Lakeland Regio­nal Health Authority that provides strategic directions to be pursued in their LTC system. The work included: a view of the current long term care programs and services; a trend analysis of innovative programs in the long term care sector; a review of case studies on admissions to long term care facilities an analysis of the demographics (current and future); and the development of program alternatives with the associated costs.

• Lamont Health Care Centre
  
  Retained to revise the master plan for the redevelopment of the Lamont Health Care Centre into a community health centre. The plan included the replacement of the acute care service and the 24 bed continuing care program. The study included the incorporation of all commu­nity health services into the plan, i.e., community care services, community rehabilitation services, dental health, environ-mental health services, mental health, public health nursing, and the sexual health program. Functional and physical evaluation of the existing facilities was undertaken to determine the development options. The master plan included: the descri­ption of programs and services; activity analy­sis and projections; the evaluation of the existing facilities; documentation of internal program relationships; a space plan; conceptual development scheme; site development options; equipment schedules; project cost estimates; and a financial analysis to ensure the most reasonable capital solution is pursued.

• Chinook Health Region
  
  A feasibility study of hospital facilities, health unit facilities and continuing care facilities was conducted on behalf of the Chinook Health Region to produce a capital plan that will respond to the emerging program and service requirements in the region. The work plan involved reviewing all programs and services, a facility condition survey and a functional evaluation of the facilities. The study resulted in the production of a capital needs plan for the next five years.

Post-Secondary Education

• National Institute for Nanotechnology (NINT)
  
  Prepared a comprehensive Detailed Functional Program for the NINT project, a new 18,200 sq.m. NRC collaborative research institute located on the University of Alberta (U of A) campus. Both U of A faculty and NRC research staff involved in nano-research activities provided extensive input into the programming. In addition to a broad range of interdisciplinary research labs, the project included extremely sensitive high-end characterization facilities and a Class 100/1000 Clean Room Nanofabrication area.

• Keyano College
  
  Keyano College, MacKenzie Campus Development Study (2002) to address both short term priorities and longer term requirements. The study assessed existing and potential utilization, examined limitations of existing facilities and infrastructure and opportunities to enhance viability of the campus, identified options for facility use and development and recommended capital developments to accommodate the proposed changes. Other projects for Keyano College included: Technology Centre Functional Prograrmme (2001), and; Sports and Wellness Centre, Programme Concept.

• Grant MacEwan Community College
  
  For Grant MacEwan Community College in Edmonton, Alberta, provided strategic planning services including identifying intermediate and long-term facility needs to support the changing client base and the new delivery systems required in the market area, also examined consequences arising from various development options.

• University of Alberta
  
  Working in association with Cohos Evamy, RMC completed a Detailed Space Program for the 30,000 sq.m. Natural Resources Engineering Facility project. The facility includes undergraduate and graduate teaching space, faculty offices and a large proportion of research space for the disciplines of environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, petroleum engineering and water resources engineering. RMC’s programming process facilitated extensive input from Engineering faculty and other key U of A stakeholders.

• Alberta College
  
  For the Alberta College in Edmonton reviewed all business education programs with emphasis on training using new technologies, including development of future directions relevant to employment opportunities and the needs of the business community.

• Alberta Advanced Education & Career Development
  
  >Alberta Advanced Education & Career Development anticipates that some 25,000 new additional students will have to be accommodated by the year 2005. RMC was commissioned to determine the accommodation capability (capacity) of the existing post-secondary educational facilities. The study determined that the most valid and consistent indicator of capacity is classroom space availability and utilization. Using several utilization factors, the study arrived at accommodation capability in the range or 109,000 to 128,000, with the lower end being close to the existing enrolment in the system and the higher range capable of handling the expected enrollment to the year 2005.

• University of Alberta
  
  Reviewed the allocation and utilization of facilities at the U of A. Work included an in-depth analysis of the utilization of instructional facilities on an hourly, weekly and semester basis; a campus-wide review of space policies and guidelines; an examination of space entitlements by Faculty and Department; and recommendations for improving overall space utilization.

• Northern Alberta Development Council
  
  Conducted a strategic study for Northern Alberta Development Council on adult education and training needs. The study examined the existing system and its delivery capability; future needs; and models required to deliver the required services within the context of major hydrocarbon and forestry developments in Northern Alberta.

• Thebacha College
  
  Prepared a strategic plan for Thebacha College in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, with satellite facilities in 5 other NWT communities. This became a study of post-secondary education throughout the territories including the review of the educational programs and operations; an assessment of needs generated by normal growth and hydrocarbon-industry-induced growth in context of socio-economic factors; facility evaluation; and identification of issues and service gaps.

• University of Alberta
  
  Completed a high level Facilities Utilization Review, including an assessment of space planning guidelines and global estimates of future growth requirements, as part of the U of A’s thirty-year Long Range Development Plan.

• University of Calgary
  
  Provided advisory services in campus development to the University of Calgary in preparation of detailed functional programs for 3 major capital projects connected with the 1988 Winter Olympics.

• Teachers Association
  
  For the Alberta Ethnic Language Teachers' Association, RMC conducted a feasibility study and prepared a strategic plan for multilingual centres. The study assessed the need for multilingual centres in Edmonton and Calgary, determined commitment of existing heritage schools to a new multi-lingual centre, determined availability of suitable facilities, designed an administrative structure, and developed pro forma operating budgets.

• University of Alberta
  
  Prepared a Functional Program for the construction of new research facilities at the South Campus/University Farm for the Departments of Plant Science and Animal Science.

• University of Alberta
  
  RMC was responsible for three other facility planning projects at the U of A: a Space Utilization Study for University Hall; an evaluation of the Michener Park student housing complex; and a Space Audit Study for the Faculte Saint John Residence.

• University of Calgary
  
  Developed a Functional Program for a new 26,200 sq.m. $40 million building to house the instructional and research facilities for the Faculty of Environmental Studies, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Nursing and Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary.

• University of Calgary
  
  Provided facilities planning and programming assistance on three major projects in connection with the 1988 Winter Olympics: Physical Education instructional and research facilities expansion, MacEwan Hall expansion and Village Housing III.

• University of Guelph
  
  Prepared a Functional Program for research laboratories and testing facilities located at the University of Guelph for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
  
  Developed the Functional Program for a $50 million HP Information and Communications Technology Centre at NAIT. Cohos Evamy was responsible for the design of the building.

• NAIT
  
  RMC, in association with Resources Planning Group, completed the Campus Development Plan for NAIT. Work included the identification of program needs and facility growth requirements and the exploration of alternative strategies to determine what development should occur at the Main Campus, Souch Campus and Patricia Campus.

• NAIT
  
  Prepared the Functional Program, including an enrolment analysis and site development review for the South Learning Centre at NAIT.

• Grant MacEwan College
  
  RMC was responsible for the Facilities Development Strategy and Functional Program in the late 1980’s that led to the construction of the 72,000 sq.m. City Centre Campus. More recently, RMC assisted in the development of a Functional Program for a new building to house the Health and Community Services programs.

• Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
  
  Prepared the Functional programs for Expansion Projects: Heart Building & Heri-tage Hall (30,000 sq.m. $60 million project); the Clayton Caroll Automotive Building; SAIT Aero Centre; Energy Power Industry Centre; and the University of Lethbridge campus at SAIT. This is another client for whom RMC and Cohos Evamy have worked together.

• Alberta Learning
  
  Updated space planning guidelines for universities, colleges, technical institutes and vocational centre, which included a comparison with guidelines from more than 30 other provinces and states.

• SAIT
  
  Developed Functional Program for the development of a new SAIT Aero Centre for Training and Technology. The purpose of the functional program was to identify the programmatic and spatial requirements of the Aero Centre for Training and Technology.

• University of Alberta
  
  RMC identified the programmatic, functional and space requirements for the proposed NINT facility, as a basis for the architectural and engineering design of the building.

• Keyano College
  
  Keyano College, MacKenzie Campus Development Study to address both short term priorities and longer term requirements. The study assessed existing and potential utilization, examined limitations of existing facilities and infrastructure and opportunities to enhance viability of the campus, identified options for facility use and development and recommended capital developments to accommodate the proposed changes. Other projects for Keyano College included: Technology Centre Functional Programme, and; Sports and Wellness Centre, Programme Concept.

• University of Alberta
  
  The space program identified the programme and space requirements and related functional and technical criteria to accommodate the NRC both for the interim period and plan the space for long term use by U of A. The space programme provided the basis for the architectural and engineering design of the facility.

• Alberta School Infrastructure
  
  Functional and physical upgrading requirements for all 1500 public schools (K to 12) in Alberta for Alberta Infrastructure.

• Canadian Association of Business Officers
  
  Comprehensive study of the state of deferred maintenance and its impact on physical facilities at all Canadian Universities, Canadian Association of Business Officers.

• Alberta Advanced Education & Career Development
  
  Evaluation of current condition of all post-secondary educational facilities in Alberta, based on information provided by the institutions. The audit conducted on behalf of Alberta Advanced Education & Career Development is deemed accurate within 15% giving a indication of funding required over the next five years. The Department found the audit to be a very useful planning tool and has incorp­orated the information into a funding formula.

• University of Alberta
  
  Provided a development plan and functional program for research facilities for the Departments of Plant Science and Animal Science, University of Alberta.

• NAIT
  
  Completed an enrolment analysis, functional program and site development review for a new building to house all of the Health and Medical Science programs, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

• Red Deer College
  
  Prepared a campus development plan, including facilities evaluation and space needs projection for the Red Deer College.

• Keyano College
  
  A review of facility planning requirements at the Keyano College, Fort McMurray, Alberta. RMC was later reappointed to prepare a long range campus development plan for the College based on analysis of program and facility needs over the next decade and asked to prepare a functional program based on updated development plan.

• Inter-Arts Facility
  
  Developed a functional program for a new Inter-Arts facility for Photography, Electronic and Film Media, Visual Arts, etc., and the School of Management for The Banff Centre.

• Grande Prairie Regional College
  
  RMC formulated a strategic plan and facilities development plan for the entire Grande Prairie Regional College. Subsequently, completed functional program for a major $35 m expansion and an apprenticeship/trades centre.

• Lakeland College
  
  For the Lakeland College, completed 5 separate projects that included: a long-range plan and strategy for growth; operational budget reviews; functional programming of a major building renovation; detailed energy conservation analysis of entire Vermilion campus; and planning and programming for the new $40 m campus for 850 students in Lloydminster, Alberta.

Judiciary

• Edmonton Courts complex
  
  The development of a long-range facility plan for the Edmonton Courts complex. The plan, based on extensive stakeholder input, identified facility growth requirements.

• Alberta Public Works and Alberta Justice
  
  Developed comprehensive 12-year Strategic Plan to redevelop and consolidate all court facilities in Calgary. Work includes facility evaluations; forecasts of caseload, staffing and facilities; and a study of site options including an analysis of phasing and capital cost implications. This will lead to functional programming of a $80-90M facility and advisory services during the construction phase.

• Federal Court of Canada
  
  Study of operations and functional and space relationships, culminating in a planning model for the new Federal Court of Canada facility in Ottawa.

• City of Brampton
  
  Comprehensive facility program to consolidate all court facilities into new 48,000m². building in City of Brampto­n, based on implementation of Phase II Court Reform in Ontario.

• Windsor Courthouse
  
  A detailed facility program for the consolidation of all court facilities into a new Windsor courthouse, based upon operational interpretation of Phase II Court Reform in Ontario.

• Edmonton Court facilities
  
  Prepared long-range development strategy and short-term renovations plan for all Edmonton Court facilities.

• Edmonton Courts complex
  
  Provided functional program and renovations plan for relocation of Family and Youth Court into the Edmonton Courts complex.

• Red Deer Court Facilities
  
  Based upon caseload projections and space utilization analysis, prepared a facility development plan for the renovation and expansion of court facilities in Red Deer.

• Grande Prairie
  
  Provided a long-range development plan and short-term renovations for court facilities in Grande Prairie, based upon caseload projections prepared by RMC.

Government

• Strathcona County
  
  In partnership with Cohos Evamy Partners was commissioned by Strathcona County to conduct Phase I of the Accommodation Study that would result in short and long-term requirements for Public Sector space in keeping with the projected growth of the County and build on the Strathcona County Accommodation Study previously prepared by RMC.

• Wood Buffalo
  
  Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Optimization Study to identify and examine the feasibility of sharing physical infra-structure resources in the public sector .

• Ontario Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation
  
  Ontario Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation. Resulting from the merger of the 2 predecessor Ministries, RMC conducted an organizational review, identified organizational units to be relocated to Niagara Falls, and provided facility programming and furni­ture/equipment requirements for Divi­sions/ Branches in both Toronto and Niagara Falls.

• Ontario Ministry of Transportation
  
  For the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, prepared a space program and detailed facility specifications for relocation of head office to St. Catharines. This was followed by a facility needs and location study for a number of MTO laboratories located on Downsview site.

• Ontario Heritage Foundation
  
  Prepared a detailed facility program and evaluated alternative buildings and sites for the Ontario Heritage Foundation relocating from Toronto to Kingston.

• Ottawa Ambulance Centre
  
  Provided a facility program for the regional Ottawa Ambulance Centre, including Fleet Administration, Fleet Storage and Maintenance, and Communications Centre.

• Strathcona County Accommodation Study
  
  Developed cost-effective solutions for short and long-term accommodation needs to address environmental, operational and public service issues for Strathcona County Accommodation Study. The study included a review and update of the County's space guidelines.

• Recreational Facility in Calgary
  
  Prepared a detailed functional and space program for an innovative recreational facility, in Calgary, including an arena, swimming pools, sports hall, library, local health and social services, and supporting facilities.

• Ukrainian Canadian Research and Documentation Centre
  
  Reviewed existing accommodations and pre-pared a functional program for new facilities in Niagara Falls.

• Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food
  
  For the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, prepared a functional program for a high-technology Pesticide Residue and Trace Contaminants Testing Laboratory, at the University of Guelph. Special consideration was given to occupational health and safety and environmental protection issues.

• Workers' Compensation Boards
  
  For Workers' Compensation Boards in Saskatchewan and Alberta, RMC provided ongoing advisory services and a program review for both Boards; prepare­d a functional program and assisted in the design of new facilities as part of the Wasca­na Hospital in Regina; and reviewed the design and programs for the replacement project in Edmonton.

• Camrose Provincial Building
  
  Provided occupancy programs for 12 Provincial Government departments in the new Camrose Provincial Building.

• Jericho Hill School for the Deaf
  
  For the Jericho Hill School for the Deaf, Vancouver, analyzed service delivery and role, did detailed facility evaluations, provided site development options and planned for upgrading and expansion at this teaching facility for the deaf.