Geothermal Innovation: Ashcroft Terminal Cross-Dock Project Completed

We are proud to announce the completion of the Ashcroft Terminal Cross-Dock Facility — a milestone Geothermal Innovation project in sustainable industrial design, where D.B.K. Engineering Ltd. provided full Mechanical, Electrical, and Energy Modelling services.

Located in Ashcroft, British Columbia, this 92,000+ sq ft. The facility serves as a high-throughput logistics hub for Western Canada’s only inland port with dual rail access. Our scope included the integration of a ground-source geothermal innovation system, high-efficiency HVAC design, EV-ready electrical systems, and NECB 2017 compliance modelling.

✅ Project Highlights:

• • Geothermal System: A closed-loop vertical borehole field provides clean, renewable heating and cooling through high-efficiency water-to-air heat pumps, reducing carbon footprint and long-term operating costs.
  • Energy Savings: Designed to use 24% less energy than a standard NECB-compliant building, delivering measurable reductions in utility bills and environmental impact.
  • Smart Electrical Design: Future-ready electrical infrastructure includes EV charging capacity, dedicated battery charging zones, and energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the facility.
  • Fully Compliant with NECB 2017 – Part 8: The project meets or exceeds all National Energy Code performance targets, ensuring code compliance, energy efficiency, and sustainability from day one.
  • Designed to align with PSA International’s Group 1 Sustainability Mandates

This project represents our commitment to low-carbon, high-performance design solutions tailored to large-scale industrial facilities.