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This project involved removing and replacing 10,500 m2 of asphalt sidewalks and the associated subbase, 200 new concrete pin curbs, various concrete pads, various parking signs and signposts, wooden enclosure viewing benches, and a heavy-duty large animal pathway constructed of special-order milled lumber.

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Two other key components of this project were public safety and environmental considerations. To control risks, Emcee employed full time pedestrian/traffic managers to escort equipment and workers on site. Temporary fencing/barriers were used to ensure all trees/shrubs and nesting birds were not disturbed. This also acted as protective barrier for the public during construction. 

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The new daycare space is approximately 5100 square feet, and consists of a baby room, an infant room, two preschool classrooms with washrooms, two toddler classrooms with washrooms, a multi-purpose room, as well as meeting rooms, admin offices and staff room. All rooms were designed with the specific needs of the children and staff occupying those rooms. Every childcare room has a built-in kitchen, change tables with sinks, custom millwork at child friendly heights for handwashing, and child toilets in the washrooms.

The project also included millwork cubbies for each child’s belongings, stroller parking for the parents, as well as curved feature walls with real natural tree logs and glazing in-between. The mechanical system installed in this space was quite extensive as well. The exterior scope included all brand-new aluminum doors and windows, as well as landscaping with playground equipment and fencing for three play areas.

This project was a renovation to an existing building for Defence Construction Canada and included the following scope of work:  selective demolition/abatement of existing construction; small earthworks/granular/asphalt around perimeter; concrete aprons/perimeter curb at base of new exterior wall; structural wood truss roof; wood framing; millwork (wood doors and solid surface counter tops); installation of new modified bituminous membrane roof; exterior metal wall cladding systems; PVC windows; glazing (for doors and mirrors); new doors and door hardware; interior finishes; Mechanical and Electrical.

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With the amount of extra work and design changes added to the contract, there were significant schedule delays and contract value increases. Although the client obtained the necessary budget to complete the changes that they wanted, the change order approval process was long and lengthy which posed challenges for us to keep the work progressing onsite at times. Despite these challenges, our relationship with the client remained respectful and healthy throughout the duration of construction.