b'CONSTRUCTION TRENDSETTERSA NEW BENCHMARKImages courtesy of BLDG architecture.FOR GREEN DESIGNManitoba Hydros new Fleet Services Centre is redefining what a modern, energy-efficient operations facility can bepairing high-performance design with worker-focused comfortBy Matthew BradfordAn incoming Manitoba Hydro facility isThe need for this centre has beencrane-accessible service bays, shop set to raise the standards for sustainablearound for a long time, says Markareas, storage space, 9,500 sq. ft. of design. Under development in Winnipeg,Pauls, engineer at Manitoba Hydro.office space and a wash bay with a the new Manitoba Hydro Fleet ServicesThe existing fleet centre is reachingcarefully engineered water recycling Centre is being developed with two or even beyondits end of life, andsystem that balances rainwater collection key objectives: to provide a modernthis is an opportunity for us to apply allwith operational needs. Designed by facility better suited to Manitobathe sustainable building best practicesBLDG architecture office inc.with Hydros operations and workforce,weve learned from past projects likestructural, mechanical and electrical and to introduce a new piece of publicManitoba Hydro Place. designs from Tower Engineering Groupinfrastructure that exemplifies The new fleet centre is a 57,000-sq.- the building prioritizes energy efficiency green construction. ft. single-storey facility featuring eightand user comfort through expanded 38 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'