RWC Systems Awarded Lead Block Installation at BC Cancer – Vancouver

Heavy-duty protection meets delicate precision.

Executive Summary

RWC Systems has been awarded the lead block installation scope for the BC Cancer – Vancouver project, led by Halse-Martin Construction Co. Ltd.
The project involves the precise installation of 5,000 lead blocks in a sensitive healthcare environment.
Challenges include site access, material delivery logistics, and strict hygiene protocols—all of which RWC is addressing with detailed planning and coordination.

We’re proud to share that RWC Systems has been awarded the BC Cancer – Vancouver project in partnership with Halse-Martin Construction Co. Ltd. Our scope includes the highly specialized installation of 5,000 lead blocks, a critical element in the shielding systems required for cancer treatment facilities.

Construction is slated to begin in July 2025. Once underway, this project will require careful staging, sequencing, and coordination to meet the centre’s exacting standards.

Project Scope Highlights:

Installation of approximately 5,000 lead blocks
Work executed within a high-sensitivity medical environment
Compliance with all hygiene and access protocols

Project Challenges and Approach:
Executing this work in an active and occupied healthcare environment presents several logistical hurdles. Access to the construction zone is limited, deliveries must be tightly scheduled, and strict cleanliness protocols must be upheld at all times. RWC is addressing these challenges through advanced planning, off-hour deliveries, and dedicated hygiene procedures to ensure safety and minimal disruption.

This project expands RWC Systems’ institutional project portfolio, joining our work on high-performance healthcare facilities such a