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Archives of Ontario - York Research Building

March 20th progress

Location:

Toronto, ON

Built By:

PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
Current Progress

(as of March 31/08)

Our concrete structure was completed as of Feb. 22nd, concrete curbs and pads 95% complete.

Exterior masonry completed, waterproof membrane, insulation and precast concrete completed north of the lease line. Curtainwall 95% complete, main entrance and punch windows in progress as well as the 5th floor curtainwall. Tower roofing 70% complete and the 4th floor is in progress. The rails have been installed in elevators shafts 3 and4.

Basement M&E rough-in complete, M&E high voltage switchgear and transformers units set in place, masonry walls and door frames 95% complete, prime paint in progress.

Ground floor M&E rough-ins 90% complete, interior masonry 90% complete, 80% of the door frames installed. Metal framing completed in the washrooms, janitors and electrical rooms. Southwest and west side metal framing still in progress. Electrical room drywall, taped/finished and painted.

Second and third floor M&E rough-ins in progress, interior masonry and door frames/transoms complete. Metal framing at washroom, electrical room, janitors room, corridors and between rooms have been completed. Electrical room drywall, taped/finished and painted.

Mechanical 4th floor HVAC ductwork complete, rough-in plumbing and sprinklers in progress, Mechanical units hoisted and set in place. Masonry and door frames 90% complete, HSS post installation for louvers in progress.

5th-8th floor rough-in plumbing in progress, Interior masonry 90% complete up to the 10th floor.

Project Description

The Archives of Ontario York Research Building project consists of a 10-storey concrete building serving Archives of Ontario (AO) and York University (YU). The building has a total GFA of 255,284 s.f. which is split between AO (127,520 s.f. on floors 1, 2 and 3) and YU (127,764 s.f. on floors 5 through 10). The 4th floor is a shared mechanical space divided 60/40 between the two owners. PCL's role is the project is Design-Builder. This project is being built to LEED Silver certification.

 

 
Contact

Contact Project

Phone: (416) 650-8246
Fax: (416) 650-8279

Owner

Ontario Realty Corporation

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