PML Professional Mechanical Ltd. and Houle Electric have been named the preferred mechanical and electrical non-owner participants (NOP) for the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) Acute Care Tower project.

This milestone marks the full formation of the alliance for the UHNBC Acute Care Tower. The alliance contract is a collaborative approach to project delivery that brings together the owner, designers, and contractors as one integrated team under a single agreement.

Unlike traditional contracting methods, the alliance contract emphasizes shared responsibility, transparency, and collective decision-making. All partners work toward common goals, share risks and rewards, and commit to resolving challenges jointly, ensuring alignment and accountability from the very beginning. This approach fosters innovation, efficiency, and trust, which are critical for delivering a project of this scale.

“This is a significant step for the UHNBC Acute Care Tower project and for patients and families across Northern BC,” said Minister of Health Josie Osborne. “With the NOPs now selected, we’re moving closer to providing the timely, high-quality health care services that communities throughout the North deserve and rely on.”

The next phase of the procurement process will see the full alliance team, Northern Health, EllisDon, and DIALOG, working alongside Infrastructure BC as they enter the Alliance Development Phase.

During this period, planning and design will advance to prepare for key milestones: The Northern Interior Health Unit relocation in spring 2026, the start of tower construction in fall 2026, and the anticipated opening for patients in winter 2031.