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Work included consulting services such as troubleshooting water intrusion and associated damage, assessment of unauthorized site use and related building impacts, feasibility reporting, and consultation on potential future project costs and constructability. Construction scope included drywall, paint, and insulation work; building membrane and exterior façade repairs; and exterior site work including sidewalks and lot clearing.
Diagnosing water intrusion is inherently complex. In this case, the challenge was compounded by the presence of multiple contributing sources, including roof design, roof membrane type, insulation detailing, and poorly executed details on the exterior façade. The objective of this project was to isolate and eliminate each potential source in a manner that was both technically sound and cost-efficient.
To control overall project costs, targeted and selective repair strategies were developed and implemented across affected areas. This approach allowed potential sources of water intrusion to be systematically isolated and addressed without unnecessary full-scale replacement. Measures focused on localised roof membrane replacement, insulation upgrades, and targeted repairs to specific exterior façade elements. Additional site improvements addressing broader property needs included lighting upgrades, lot clearing, and sidewalk repairs.
Structural restoration of a semi-detached century home in Toronto, ON. Scope included interior demolition, structural bracing and reconstruction, insulation, and drywall including all sound mitigation measures. Foundational shoring by owners.
The location and conditions at 52 Wales Avenue presented several significant challenges. Being located in the heart of downtown Toronto, the site offered limited access for personnel, vehicles, equipment, and material deliveries. Minimal clearance between abutting properties, combined with complex city infrastructure also created additional operational challenges related to damage prevention and construction nuisance. The semi-detached nature of the building also required careful coordination to maintain the integrity of the existing demising wall and all fire-separation assemblies.
Special operational considerations had to be taken to address the challenges presented on this project. Employees and trades were required to use public parking areas, delivery areas were prepared in advance to expedite offloading and storage of material deliveries, and multiple spotters were used for waste management logistics. During construction operations, heightened care and oversight were required to protect neighbouring buildings from damage, minimise the impact of the construction footprint on area residents, and maintain the integrity of the existing building demising structure and fire-separation assemblies.
Description: This project included the demolition of a pre-existing garage and the construction of a new 1,000 sf boat shed, located approximately 70 feet from the water’s edge. Scope details included demolition and removal of the existing structure; excavation and anchoring of new foundations to bedrock; aggregate work including all grading and site work; forming and pouring of the building foundation and slab; all structural and back framing; all electrical and plumbing work; fibre cement siding and aluminum work; roof membrane installation including all skylights; and the construction of a mezzanine level integrated directly into the roof truss system. Environmental considerations were a critical component of the project and included protection and preservation of local moss, installation and removal of silt fencing to prevent sediment migration toward the shoreline, and secure fuel storage with off-site refuelling to prevent hazardous materials from entering environmentally sensitive areas.
Description: Fit-out of shell unit for bakery/restaurant operation. Scope included all floor to ceiling steel stud framing, MEP, finishing work, AODA compliance, POS rough ins, and furniture assembly and installation. Owner supplied and installed kitchen equipment.
Description: Interior modifications to a commercial unit for proposed use as a psychology clinic. Scope included layout modifications, preservation of existing fire protection systems, construction of reception area, basic sound mitigation measures, and construction and placement of a custom partition for new offices.
Description: Structural repairs on the Red Pine Inn in Alliston, ON. Water and moisture intrusion had caused the rot of various structural members. The scope of work included surgical excision and replacement of these members, as well as subfloor repairs as required. All finishing work as was performed by others.
Description: Custom covered, 300sf, 2-storey solarium (above) and office (below) addition to private residence. Solarium was 3-season, and included all waterproofing and moisture intrusion protection for office below. Office below to function as virtual healthcare clinic for Full Circle Derm, a dermatology clinic founded by Dr. Megan MacGillivray. Scope was design/build to turnkey finish, and included custom designed, fabricated, and engineer approved railing.
Description: This project included the demolition of a pre-existing home, and the shell construction of a new 800sf footprint raised bungalow. Overall scope included the demolition and disposal, excavation and installation of new foundations, removal and replacement of the pre-existing septic system, concrete form work and flat work, all structural and back framing, MEP, siding, roof membrane, windows and doors, insulation assemblies, and all required site work. All finishing was performed by owners.
Description: This project included the demolition of a pre-existing garage and the construction of a new 1,000 sf boat shed, located approximately 70 feet from the water’s edge. Scope details included demolition and removal of the existing structure; excavation and anchoring of new foundations to bedrock; aggregate work including all grading and site work; forming and pouring of the building foundation and slab; and full structural framing. Interior work included all electrical and plumbing work, fibre cement siding, roof membrane installation including all skylights, and the construction of a mezzanine level integrated directly into the roof truss system. Environmental considerations were a critical component of the project and included protection and preservation of local moss, installation and removal of silt fencing to prevent sediment migration toward the shoreline, and secure fuel storage with off-site refuelling to prevent hazardous materials from entering environmentally sensitive areas.
Description: This project involved a two-storey addition to a private residence located on a ski resort in Collingwood, Ontario. The custom nature of this project makes it a unique addition to our portfolio. The design included a second storey constructed as an open-air deck with a covered canopy roof, supported by monolithic posts extending continuously from the framed and enclosed structure below. Pressure-treated posts were clad in cedar, with pine tongue-and-groove used to finish the ceiling and cedar cladding applied at the gable end. The second-storey floor—also serving as the main floor roof—was designed to be fully watertight and incorporated a minimal 1% slope with a two-ply modified bitumen membrane. The roofing membrane was sealed to all posts and trimmed with cedar, and all additional penetrations, including railing anchor points, were fully sealed during installation. Railing installation was custom designed to maintain a level appearance at the top rail while achieving maximum code-compliant spacing at the underside of the guards. The main floor addition was completed to shell condition and included structural framing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-ins, insulation, drywall, windows and doors, and exterior cladding.