Projects
Royal Military College MODS 1&2
Completion: April 02, 2012
Location: Kingston
Total Construction Value: $28,000,000
Size: 120000 sq. ft.
EllisDon was awarded Construction Management contract with the Department of Superintendent National Defence for the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario. The project includes the complete upgrade to the building envelope, HVAC, and electrical systems including mechanical penthouse additions for six buildings. The existing exterior precast concrete panel and aluminum windows are being removed and replaced with a curtainwall system with structural steel seismic bracing being added at each building face. Also the work includes elevator modernizations, washroom upgrades, IT systems and communication rooms. Before the renovation work can begin, 65,000 square feet of temporary swing space has to be built to accommodate relocated laboratory and classrooms for one school year for each phase of construction One of the interesting challenges of the project is working around the nuclear reactor located at the school.
Mechanical Systems
Work includes upgrade of the ventilation system, replacement of the perimeter building envelope and heating system, seismic bracing, and renovations to improve life safety accessibility, electrical and common finishes.