Assiniboine Park Conservancy Heavy Horse Center

2595 Roblin Boulevard
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Marrbeck Construction worked with the Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) to create a new exhibit at the zoo which features heavy horses and the opportunity for sleigh rides. Marrbeck was involved as a Construction Manager on this project providing pre-construction services which included working with the consultant team, budgeting, value engineering and project scope development. Construction services included ensuring schedule, quality and costs are managed effectively and in the post construction services ensuring all warranty items were completed to the owner’s satisfaction. Marrbeck Worked effectively with all stake holders to ensure the project was delivered on time, on budget and to the high quality standards.

This project consisted of the construction of a 4,500 square foot heavy horse barn as well as related site works and landscaping. The work included cast in place bell piles, concrete grade beams, a timber frame barn and wood frame carriage house as well as site services, landscaping and site features. The mechanical system includes for in-floor heating with associated ventilation. Special care was required to ensure all mechanical and electrical equipment and devices are out of reach of the horses.