20 Years of Designing a Better Tomorrow
Since 2001, AES Engineering has been dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients and partners. As we enter our 20th year, we are humbled by the support we’ve received over the last two decades and we look to the future with anticipation of what’s to come.
Growing from just 11 employees in Victoria, BC to over 130 committed team members across British Columbia and Alberta, we are proud of where we’ve been and where we’re going. Over the last 20 years, we’ve played a role in shaping the cities in which we work and live and have brought life to our valued clients’ projects through mindful design and cutting-edge technology.
We welcome you to join us in celebrating 20 years of designing a better tomorrow.
AES Milestone Projects
2002: Royal Roads Grant Building Renovation
AES’ very first project was a complete renovation to the heritage Grant Building at Royal Roads University, kicking off our post-secondary expertise, and included lighting, power, and technology components.
2005: University of Victoria Science Building
Our first major project with UVic, to be followed by extensive contribution to the Victoria campus over the years.
2009: TransLink Canada Line & Evergreen line
Introduction of AES’ dedicated transportation team. This project was completed in 2015.
2009: UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences & Centre for Drug Research & Development
With a construction cost of $133M, this is the largest non-P3 project AES has completed.
2010: Jim Pattison Centre for Excellence - Okanagan College
Our first LEED Platinum, Net Zero Energy, and Living Building project, this project was recognized with three IESNA lighting awards in 2012.
2010: Esquimalt Graving Dock
The first of several large substation and infrastructure upgrades at the Dock and the start of electrical upgrades that are ongoing to this day.
2010: TRIUMF Advanced Rare Isotope Library (ARIEL)
An innovative research lab with specialized equipment for production of medical isotopes, this Class II nuclear facility is an example of the technical expertise AES provides in research and laboratory facilities.
2011: Canada Post Pacific Mail Processing Plant
AES’ first mail processing plant, this $500M project included power and lighting design as well as fire alarm, security, and AV systems.
2014: Capital Park Mixed-Use Development
One of the largest mixed-use developments on Vancouver Island with 250,000 sq. ft. of commercial lease space, 180 residential units, a grocery store, public library, pharmacy, coffee shop, and more, this project is a testament of AES’ contribution to the Island community.
2015: Guildford Recreation Centre Aquatic Addition
First AES Lighting project to win an International IES Award of Excellence. This recognition helped bring awareness to AES Lighting.
2016: Vancouver Aquarium Expansion
This multi-year expansion project was the largest in the aquarium’s history and AES’ first high-profile tourist attraction project.
2017: City of Richmond EV Ready Parking Study
AES developed a comprehensive EV Ready Parking Study for the City of Richmond, documenting how new multifamily developments can cost-effectively implement 100% EV Ready parking. Informed by this work, the City of Richmond became the first jurisdiction in North America to require 100% EV Ready new residential developments. The City of Vancouver and 17 other cities have since adopted the same requirements, and AES now consults across North America on EV Ready policies.
2019: CF Pacific Centre Tesla Supercharger Station
AES designed and engineered Canada’s largest Tesla supercharger station to support electric vehicle adoption in the City of Vancouver. AES continues to collaborate closely with Tesla to design and coordinate deployment of Tesla Supercharger Sites across Western Canada.
2019: BentallGreenOak B6 - 1090 West Pender MSI & Smart Building
AES Technology launched its first smart building project and Master Systems Integration (MSI) service for the B6 tower in downtown Vancouver. Working as a dedicated partner with BentallGreenOak, we are realizing our shared goal of making B6 one of the world’s first WiredScore SmartScore Platinum certified buildings.
2020: Olds College Architectural Technology Hub
Set to be completed in 2022, this facility represents an iconic post-secondary education project delivered by AES’ Calgary office.
2020: Esso - 4444 & 4488 Kingsway, Burnaby
When complete, this will be the tallest building in British Columbia at over 70-storeys. The two towers contain residential, retail, hospitality, office space. This complex mixed-use design considers a variety of occupant priorities for a best-in-class experience.
2021: The Boot at TELUS - Boundary Road, Burnaby
This massive mixed-use facility will accommodate visitors and occupants across office space and retail. As part of a replacement of existing towers, this project offers a unique challenge in building demolition, without compromising critical BC Hydro services.
2021: Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment
Valued at $1.4 billion, this is one of largest healthcare investments in BC. It marks AES’ continued contribution towards the intelligent healthcare, and commitment to provide communities timely, patient-centred care, through access to state-of-art technology.
Recent Updates
History of our offices
September 2021
Unlocking Community Benefits with Interoperable Smart Cities
July 2021
20th Anniversary Series: Another Conversation with Ndumiso Mangena
June 2021