In Winter 2008 Kelson was awarded the AeroCentre V project; an 8 story 220 000 sq ft office tower immediately south of Pearson International Airport. The commercial facility consisted of 3 levels of above ground parking, combining pre-cast and cast in place concrete, followed by 5 floors of office space enclosed with full height curtain wall glass. Kelson began mechanical work in early 2009 that involved all plumbing/drainage and HVAC work including steam and natural gas. The project was completed for occupancy in July of 2010 and to its first tenant, Pepsi Co., who fit out the top floor for its new corporate Toronto headquarters.
Mechanical Systems
Mechanical Highlights:
The mechanical design consisted of a raised floor air distribution system and perimeter radiation driven by a central mechanical core. The project targeted LEED silver under new construction by achieving high energy reductions in design and such on site construction practices as waste management, Indoor air quality management and low VOC materials. The team installed low flow fixtures to minimize domestic water consumption and purchased highly efficient equipment such as condensing boilers for the heating systems. Also, designing, executing and monitoring the Indoor air quality plan. New technology was introduced at AeroCentre. Preliminary testing for a Trimble system was brought to Aerocentre to assist in the sleeving any layout. This save incredible time for the civil trades on the slab and accelerated the pour schedule. The roof penthouse was constructed in the flight path of runway #2 and at the ceiling limit dictated by the GTAA. Therefore all hoisting for equipment deliveries required meticulous coordination with the Airport Authorities.
Project Highlights
Achieved LEED silver certification by the CaGBC