Engineering

Velocity Group’s senior professional and technical civil engineering staff offer diverse industry experience across a broad range of services to many industry sectors throughout Alberta. Contact us to learn more about our general civil engineering services and specialty services in land development, municipal, transportation and industrial engineering.

Civil Engineering Services

Velocity Group offers a complete range of services for projects of all sizes and all stages of project life cycles.

What's Included

Planning
Engineering design and feasibility reports
Cost estimating
Site servicing and/or grading plans
Computer modelling & design (water, sanitary, storm, earthworks balancing)
Preparation of design drawings & specifications
Contract preparation
Project tendering and recommendation

Contract administration
Project management
Construction Inspection, quality assurance & records
Contractor supervision
Construction survey
Construction completion inspection and certificates
Record drawings
Final acceptance inspection and certificates

Civil Design, Pad Sites and Roads

Learn more about the benefits and advantages of having civil design for pad sites and roads with Velocity Group. From efficient site planning to environmental protection to safety first in mind.

Efficient site planning: Civil earth works design for oil and gas pad sites and roads allows for optimized site planning, ensuring that the layout of the infrastructure is strategically designed to operational efficiency and minimize construction costs.
Safety considerations: A well-designed civil earth works plan takes into account safety considerations such as proper drainage, erosion control measures, and slope stability analysis, reducing the risk of accidents and potential environmental impacts.
Compliance with regulations: By incorporating civil earth works design, oil and gas pad sites and roads can be constructed in compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulations. This ensures that the project meets all necessary standards and avoids any legal or regulatory issues.
Enhanced infrastructure durability: Civil earth works design takes into account factors such as soil conditions, load-bearing capacity, and anticipated traffic volumes. By considering these factors, the design can ensure that the infrastructure is built to withstand the expected loads and has a longer lifespan.
Efficient resource utilization: Proper design and planning of oil and gas pad sites and roads allow for efficient utilization of resources such as materials, labor, and equipment. This leads to cost savings and reduces waste during the construction process.

Improved access and mobility: A well-designed road network within oil and gas pad sites allows for easy access and mobility, facilitating the movement of personnel, equipment, and materials. This improves the overall operational efficiency of the project.
Environmental protection: Civil earth works design incorporates measures to minimize the environmental impact of the project. This includes considerations for preserving natural habitats, managing stormwater runoff, and implementing erosion control measures, reducing the project's ecological footprint.
Future scalability and adaptability: A comprehensive civil earth works design takes into account future expansion or modifications to the infrastructure. This ensures that the initial design can accommodate future needs and reduces the need for costly retrofitting or reconstruction.
Safer operations and maintenance: Well-designed roads and infrastructure provide safer conditions for ongoing operations and maintenance activities. This reduces the risk of accidents and injuries, ensuring a safer working environment for the project personnel.
Increased project success: Overall, having a well-executed civil earth works design for oil and gas pad sites and roads increases the likelihood of project success by ensuring efficient operations, regulatory compliance, cost savings, and long-term durability of the infrastructure.

Industrial

Velocity Group provides complete civil engineering services for Industrial projects in the oil and gas, timber and pulp and paper sectors.

Industrial Services

Machine Control

Learn about all the ways we provide machine control and how we support 3DMC in civil earthworks.

Machine Control Services

Improved accuracy: 3D machine control technology provides precise measurements and positioning, minimizing human error and ensuring higher accuracy in civil earth works.
Increased productivity: With 3D machine control, construction equipment can work more efficiently, reducing the need for manual labor and speeding up project timelines.
Cost savings: By optimizing the use of materials and reducing rework, 3D machine control helps minimize costs associated with civil earth works.
Enhanced safety: The real-time data and guidance provided by 3D machine control systems help operators navigate complex terrains and avoid potential hazards, improving overall job site safety.
Streamlined workflow: 3D machine control technology allows for seamless integration with design models, enabling smoother collaboration between surveyors, designers, and operators.
Better project management: Real-time monitoring and reporting capabilities offered by 3D machine control systems enable project managers to track progress, identify issues, and make informed decisions promptly.
Reduced environmental impact: By precisely controlling excavation and grading activities, 3D machine control minimizes unnecessary disturbance to the environment and promotes sustainable construction practices.
Versatility: 3D machine control systems can be used across various civil earth works projects, including road construction, land development, and utility installations, providing flexibility and adaptability.

Civil Earthworks 3DMC

Data collection and analysis: Surveyors gather accurate measurements and collect data on the project site, including terrain elevation, existing structures, and other relevant information. This data is then processed and used to create 3D models that serve as a reference for machine control systems.
Establishing control points: Surveyors set up control points on the site to provide accurate and reliable references for the machine control systems. These control points serve as benchmarks for positioning and alignment, ensuring precise execution of earthwork activities.
Creating design models: Surveyors work closely with engineers and designers to translate project specifications into digital design models. These models contain critical information such as grading plans, cross-sections, and alignments, which are used to guide the machine control systems during construction.
Calibration and verification: Surveyors calibrate and verify the accuracy of the machine control systems to ensure they align with the design models. This involves conducting field tests and comparing the machine measurements with the surveyed control points to validate the system's performance.
Monitoring and quality control: During construction, surveyors monitor the progress and quality of the earthwork activities using GPS and other surveying equipment. They conduct periodic checks to verify that the machines are operating within the specified tolerances and making necessary adjustments if needed.
Collaboration and coordination: Surveyors collaborate with machine operators, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective integration of the machine control systems. They provide training and technical support to operators and communicate any updates or changes in the design models to keep everyone on the same page.
As-built documentation: Surveyors play a crucial role in documenting the as-built conditions of the project, capturing accurate measurements and generating reports. This documentation serves as a record for future reference, maintenance, and potential legal purposes.
Continuous improvement: Surveyors analyze the performance and efficiency of the machine control systems, identifying areas for improvement and suggesting modifications to enhance the overall accuracy and productivity of the earthwork operations.

Land Development

Velocity Group provides complete civil engineering services for land development in projects of all sizes, from single to multi-lot and multiphase developments

Land Development Offerings

Municipal

Velocity Group provides complete civil engineering services for municipal engineering projects of all sizes for small communities to large city systems and networks.

Municipal Services

Transportation

Velocity Group provides complete civil engineering services for transportation engineering projects in the Municipal and Provincial government sectors.