Cannabis

Pensar Group’s knowledge in the agri-food industry positions us to apply this skill set to Cannabis facility designs. Many similarities exist between the food and cannabis industry:

  • Controlled environments and stringent HVAC requirements

  • Highly technical mechanical and electrical systems

  • Sanitary and secure facility designs (HACCP, CFIA, GMP)

 
Cannabis cultivation at Pensar Group Engineering, Ontario Canada

Cultivation

Our knowledge of complex building designs for the food industry gives Pensar Group the advantage when it comes to the demands of similarly regulated and environmentally intense facilities, such as required in the Cannabis industry.

These projects consist of various construction models such as fully designed greenfield facilities, combinations of brownfield renovations and/or additions, and pre-fabricated structures. Many of these projects are also being rolled out as a phased construction and expansion models.

Cannabis oil extraction at Pensar Group Engineering, Ontario Canada

Extraction

Our extensive experience in the food processing industry, has made the understanding of highly complex facility design criteria an easily adaptable service set that translates to designs for further processing systems such as extraction installations, and various cannabis infusion products.

Pensar Group has also designed oil extraction spaces for licensed cultivators, with respect to lab and support space, production area and final processing and are familiar with the provincial and local codes regarding these facilities. These areas present challenges relating to specific building code, fire code and technical services assessments that are often not considered.

The design of extraction facilities is complex and unique. It takes an engineering firm with specific knowledge of the multitude of extraction process equipment and operational procedures to ensure a safe, effective, efficient and economical facility design.

Cannabis edibles at Pensar Group Engineering, Ontario Canada

edibles

Extractions are the gateway to other consumable products requiring infusion;

  • Baked goods

  • Beverages

  • Oral sprays and drops

  • Confectionary

  • And others…